A lot has happened since we last heard from the talented, complicated Fiona Apple. Her most recent album, Extraordinary Machine, was released all the way back in the mists of 2005. Since then she’s largely retreated from the spotlight, leaving patient fans to make do with musical descendants (or poor Xeroxes, depending on your point of [...]
Thomas Dolby returns to US for Time Capsule Tour
March and April U.S. and Canada dates, including SXSW, will accent current album A Map of the Floating City with a touch of sci-fi LOS ANGELES, Calif. — In the wake of his critically acclaimed album A Map of the Floating City, and the groundbreaking FloatingCity.com transmedia game he co-designed, Thomas Dolby will embark on [...]
Supermodels vs Duran Duran: Girl Panic!
n a smashing return to classic form, Duran Duran has released an epic new video called ‘Girl Panic!’; nine and a half minute puff of fluff, sparkles, lipstick, leather and legs featuring Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Helena Christiansen and Yazmin Le Bon as stand-ins for members of the band. The glossy short film shot by [...]
Thomas Dolby lecture / performance hits US
Solo performance / lecture series homas Dolby is firmly planted at the intersection of technology and music. The Music Director for the world wide TED Conference, Dolby has also had a long career as a synth pioneer, most notably with 80s MTV hits such as ‘Blinded Me With Science‘ and ‘Airwaves‘. To his dedicated fan [...]
CONTEST: Win 2 tix to The English Beat on Fri 9/23
Folsom Live: 30 bands, 10 stages, 2 nights ave Wakeling is the founder and principal songwriter for the legendary ska band The English Beat as well as the wildly popular General Public. In the middle of his lengthy music career, he has also been an executive at Greenpeace, helping raise awareness and money for the organization while still writing [...]
Duran Duran win Lifetime Achievement award
op Icons Duran Duran added another lifetime achievement award to its collection Tuesday at the GQ Men of the Year awards at the Royal Opera House in London. Duran Duran’s hit singles - ranging from their Eighties heyday right up to the recent, Mark Ronson-produced “All You Need Is Now” - and their pioneering music videos ensured that their style became as [...]
Peter Hook performs ‘Closer’ on 9/17
Peter Hook returns to SF to perform Joy Division’s ‘Closer’ erforming the legendary album ‘Closer‘ from his former band, Joy Division, Peter Hook returns to San Francisco with his new band The Light, which features his son on bass as Hooky takes the reigns with vocals. Hook’s last show with us was a memorable sold [...]
OMD return to SF: Warfield on 10/3
fter a wildly successful first leg of their tour of the US, OMD returns with two nights at Irving Plaza in NY (9/20, 9/21) and a visit to San Francisco’s beautiful Warfield Theater on 10/3. Win a pair of tickets here by posting your favorite OMD song. Winners notified via e-mail by 9/28. Venue: The [...]
Bryan Ferry at Fox Theater: 10/14
]fter Roxy Music disbanded, Ferry put emphasis on his solo career, releasing five albums after the Roxy years and keeping the same crooning style which became his trademark. His biggest solo hits include Don’t Stop The Dance (1985) and Kiss and Tell (1988), which was featured in the motion picture Bright Lights, Big City (1988). Ferry’s [...]
San Francisco Symphony Centennial Celebration
JSP is thrilled to be selected to provide live entertainment for the fabulous San Francisco Symphony Centennial Celebration on Wednesday, September 7 outside of Davies Symphony Hall.. This special event is, of course, sold out — and is certainly set to be a night to remember. Our band Notorious will be closing out the party, [...]
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Bryan Ferry at Fox Theater: 10/14
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CONTEST: Win 2 tix to The English Beat on Fri 9/23
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Peter Hook performs ‘Closer’ on 9/17
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OMD return to SF: Warfield on 10/3
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Thomas Dolby lecture / performance hits US
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Fiona Apple announces small tour
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Thomas Dolby returns to US for Time Capsule Tour
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Supermodels vs Duran Duran: Girl Panic!
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Thomas Dolby lecture / performance hits US
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CONTEST: Win 2 tix to The English Beat on Fri 9/23
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