LOOK: The Joy Formidable at the State Theatre – 05.05.13

The Joy Formidable came back to the bay area for the third time in a couple years and their following has grown deservedly. Check out some photos below. jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery("#gallery-053063a0 .flickr-thumb img").flightbox({size_callback: get_sizes}); }); //-->  Read More

LOOK: IO Echo at the State Theatre – 05.05.13

IO Echo opened for The Joy Formidable last weekend and powered through with a few mic problems and a whole lot of hair. Check out some photos below. jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery("#gallery-22122d71 .flickr-thumb img").flightbox({size_callback: get_sizes}); }); //-->  Read More

LOOK: Tim Barry’s Florida Jaunt with Greenland Is Melting (420 Fest @ State Theatre) & The Ones To Blame and Matt Woods (Loosey’s)

Don’t be afraid of death; Be afraid not to live. - Tim Barry Tim Barry inspiring hugs all around during his set at Sweetwater’s 420 Fest at the State Theatre on April 20, 2013 Two weeks before the show Tim Barry got a phone call asking him if he wanted to come down to Florida and play St. Petersburg for a fest. At first, the answer was a resounding “No” as he enumerated the reasons why not – he hasn’t played a show... Read More

GIVEAWAY: 2 Tickets to see Zoogma at State Theatre on Friday March 1

Photo via Facebook UPDATE: We have a winner for this contest. Thanks for all your support. Tennessee is less famous for its progressive electronica acts than it’s country music, but Memphis-based quartet Zoogma looks to change that in a very big way.  The band’s live set has now outgrown small clubs and combines “precision of a DJ with the excitement and immediacy of a four piece rock group” and brings a stellar live show... Read More

LIVE REVIEW: Off! + Double Negative + Negative Approach at State Theatre 09.25.12

Off! plays State Theatre in St. Petesburg, Fla. on Sept. 25, 2012. | Photo by: Sean Orr © All photos by Sean Orr © It was something like last year when I met him across the street at Daddy Kool – he was sitting behind a desk topped with markers and bottled water for a pre show in-store. Of all ages, they were coming up and passing him records, ticket stubs, posters – they’d be handed back with signatures and then would come the photos. I’d... Read More

LOOK: STRUNG OUT + THE SWELLERS + SUCH GOLD at State Theatre 09.13.12

Strung Out plays State Theatre in St. Petersburg, Fla. on Sept. 13, 2012. | Photo by: Brian Mahar © Last night, Simi Valley, Calif. punks Strung Out brought the fruits of their two-decade long discography to the State Theatre in St. Petersburg, Fla.  On hand to help them were The Swellers and Such Gold.  Brian Mahar made his way front and center, and has his Top 15 shots from the show to share.  Have a look below, and stay up to date on all upcoming... Read More

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