Hauser is one part of the duo 2Cellos—the one with “Smooth Criminal” cover fame. Known as the “Rebel with a Cello,” Hauser combines the sensibility of rock ’n’ roll and pop with the . . . cello. The result is …
Okay, on first hearing the Hello Hello’s, my brain scrambled because the sound didn’t match the look. By appearance, one would think them a quiet and subtle indie rock band. However, their music is bold and deeply powerful, led by …
Underrated but eminently talented, Mark Geary has been releasing folk and indie wonders for nearly three decades. Born and raised as part of a large, seven-child family in Dublin, Ireland, Geary emigrated to New York City in 1992 with a …
Imagine a secret bio lab deep within the jagged Alps where madmen do the unthinkable. One of the crazed scientists mixes DNA from Don Rickles, Steve Martin and Jim Carrey while laughing maniacally. The result? Claude Stuart. He’s a relentless …
In partnership with the ongoing P L A C E exhibit at ICA San Jose, two Lucas Artists Fellows screen their short films and converse with Asian Art Museum curator Abby Chen. TT Takemoto, winner of several juried festivals for …
This Saturday marks the return of Metro-produced Music in the Park, a longstanding summer tradition in downtown San Jose, with headliner Alex Lora’s El Tri, who will ignite the crowd as they celebrate their 55th year as one of Mexico’s …
The summer season is just starting, but Redwood City has been ready for a couple of week already, filling Courtyard Square with free concerts. But this weekend is special: just what parents need to entertain the now-idle youth. Redwood Symphony …
I remember watching television with my parents and learning that Pele was in San Jose. Again.
Looking at the national music scene can be dreary these days. As stadium show ticket prices climb and small venues struggle, artists and fans alike face barriers to entry that threaten to suck the joy out of one of the …
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
For many, sandwiches are more than just food—they’re a love language, a statement, a universal comfort, even a culture. And at Mommy’s Bánh Mì in downtown San Jose, they are a love letter to the taste buds.
Inside the Art Object Gallery in Japantown, Sheila Pickett points to a blown-glass tongue filled with medicinal herbs.
Kyle Doerksen wanted to build something that simulated the feel of snowboarding, but on pavement. A self-balancing board to glide you away into serenity.
Sometimes, artists pick names that heavily contrast with their artistic output. GSoul is the opposite, as his music is soulful, beautiful and tranquil. Born Kim Ji-hyun in South Korea, he first released under the GSoul moniker through JYP Entertainment in …
The 28th annual Monday Night Live is a celebration of local politics in the context of comedic fun and frolic, hosted by Mayor Matt Mahan and featuring many local politicians. It’s a fundraiser for the beloved San Jose Stage company, …
Sometimes mistaken for a member of the musical menagerie known as Thrice, Trae is, in actuality, a brilliant comic known for his “Liberal Redneck” schtick. Fans of his hilarious internet rants will rejoice as the Improv has bestowed his presence …
At 32, Dom Dolla has already gained critical and audience acclaim for his fresh take on house music, taking a well-traveled DJing style and injecting new life into it. And he has the receipts to prove it. The Australian producer …
Ópera Cultura brings to life a well-known Latin American folk legend: a young Xochil Indian girl falls in love and marries a man of Spanish lineage, but the great Xochil River never forgives her for betraying her people. In his …
Music in the Park is back, and wow, is this year’s festival launching with a bang, with Alex Lora and El Tri headlining (see last week’s cover story). A legendary rock en español pioneer, Lora has recorded more than 50 …
The Nashville emo-punk band Free Throw is back with their fifth album, Lessons That We Swear to Keep. It’s as hard-charging, emotional and laced with Pokémon references as ever. A whole track called “Cinnabar Island” somehow becomes an existentialist meditation …
