Valley King Records Showcase with the Phantom Ships

Founded by noted San Francisco poster artist Alan Forbes and partner Justin McNeal in 2010, stoner/psych imprint Valley King Records started out as a boutique label issuing limited edition 7-inch singles exclusively, but gradually expanded to include a number of 12-inch EPs and full-length records.

Mammatus

Founded a decade ago in the Santa Cruz Mountains, heavy psych band Mammatus has evolved dramatically from its riff-rocking, robe-sporting early days playing house parties and dive bars.

Eagles of Death Metal safe, 'horrified' by Paris attacks

NEW YORK (AP) — Members of Eagles of Death Metal say they're home safe after the Paris attacks and "are horrified and still trying to come to terms with what happened in France." The U.S. band was set to perform at the Bataclan when the deadly attacks occurred. Last Friday's night of terror in Paris killed 129 people and wounded over 350 others.

Sturgill Simpson

For this run of SF shows, the band is joined by another rising star of alternative country in songwriter Sturgill Simpson. The Kentucky-raised musician got his start after forming the roots band Su...

Band members reportedly safe after Paris carnage

Management for the Eagles of Death Metal, scheduled to perform Friday night at a Paris venue where at least 100 people were killed, say they are "trying to determine the safety and whereabouts" of the band and its crew.