THE CHAIN GANG OF 1974 IN CONCERT:The Chain Gang of 1974 is a rising indie act that blends '80s pop with elements of EDM and rock to arrive at their unique sound. Whether the band is headbanging between verses or singer Kamtin Mohager is rocking out to fan favorite "Sleepwalking" in his ...

THE BOTH IN CONCERT:The supergroup is already an entrenched rock and roll tradition, but with arrival of The Both, Ted Leo and Aimee Mann's new project, the superduo is making gains. Combining Leo's distorted yet tuneful guitar work and Mann's easy, silvery vocals, The Both is power-pop ...

The biggest names from all major music movements are celebrated alongside a host of local musicians, food and wine vendors and visual artists representing San Francisco's vibrant cultural community.  This green-conscious event directly benefits the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department ...

The big events come along once every three or four years.  Take the Olympics or the World Cup - major happenings known as much for their rarity as for their unique ability to pull together a community of people.   And while nobody would think of comparing a Dispatch concert to these global events, f...

The best night of rock n roll for your 2016 is kindly announced......courtesy of your party starters supreme and ministers of all musical mayhem EAGLES OF DEATH METAL.

THE BAD PLUS IN CONCERT:Avant-jazz sensation The Bad Plus is the kind of band that must be seen to be believed. Comprised of bassist Reid Anderson, pianist Ethan Iverson, and drummer David King, the genre-defying trio specializes in combining '60s jazz with indie rock elements to arrive at a tho...

THE B-52S IN CONCERT: Since forming in 1976, The B-52s have always stood out for their thrift-store chic style and ability to craft catchy, retro-inspired hits. Over the years they might have let their beehives down, but every-thing else about the band is still as tight as it was 30 years ago. Their...

THE ATARIS IN CONCERT:For nearly two decades, DIY pop punk favorites The Ataris have been one of the most reliably awesome live acts in the business. The group's heart-on-sleeve lyrics, anthemic guitars, and propulsive punk drumming have made them a staple on the festival circuit, where fans com...

The American rock group We Are Scientists, or W.A.S, began in 1997 when band members Keith Murray and Chris Cain met at college in Claremont, California. Vocalist Murray and guitarist Cain were then joined by drummer Michael Tapper and We Are Scientists’ loud and lively rock sound was born.

The All-American Rejects wrapped up the summer of 2013 as the main support act on Blink-182's 20th Anniversary Tour, but the quartet from Stillwater, Oklahoma, is no stranger to headlining their own tours. They hit the road for the first time back in 2001 and have been delighting ticket holders ...