Eagles of Death Metal Bring the Sexy at the Fillmore

February 19, 2009

Words and Photographs by Luke Pimentel, Editor

February 19, 2009

For all the time an average music enthusiast wastes rifling through back catalogs and polishing his or her knowledge of obscure session musicians in the hopes of impressing exactly no one, it’s easy to forget that, occasionally, one needs to drop the rigmarole of theory and trivia and just have a little frickin’ fun.

That’s where the Eagles of Death Metal swagger into the picture.

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The Best Gigs of ’08, West Coast Edition

January 2, 2009

Words and Photographs by Luke Pimentel, Editor

January 2, 2009

Economic collapse and global chaos notwithstanding, 2008 was a heck of a time to be a live music junkie, particularly here in Northern Cali.

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Youth and Beauty Brigade: Decemberists Make Welcome Return to West Coast

November 30, 2008

Words and Photographs by Luke Pimentel, Editor

November 30, 2008

Tuesday, November 25th, San Francisco. Even though it’s early in the week, the mood in the city is bright.  The streets are still awash in the giddy afterglow of Obama victory parties, and the prospect of Thanksgiving holiday is fresh on the horizon.

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Treasure Island Festival – Day Two

September 30, 2008

Words and Photographs* by Luke Pimentel, Editor

September 30, 2008

*except where noted

I arrive at the island Sunday, feet and back still sore from the epic marathon of the night before.

My mood is bright, though, because today’s schedule boasts one of the better single-day lineups of any festival this year.  Plus – now that I know my credentials work – I have my full cache of lenses available to capture the action.

Take it away, journal…

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Treasure Island Festival – Day One

September 29, 2008

Words and Photographs By Luke Pimentel, Editor

September 29, 2008

Alfred Hitchcock used to call San Francisco the “Paris of the United States”.  He said it with good reason; if you’ve ever been to S.F., you’ll know it’s often more difficult to find a bad view than a good one.  From the headlands at the foot of the Golden Gate to the top of Lombard Street to the beaches of Sunset, the city is a virtual Candyland of urban visual delights.

Until quite recently, though, one of its very best views was one of its least-known.

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