One book upends fires and one rethinks democracy while a new CD puts a kink in common sense.

A little noir in Berkeley, tunes from Oakland, and mostly water sports in SF.

The return of The Rubinoos, the rebirth of Earth Quake, and the legacy of Beserkley Records.

Spanish pianist/composer Marta Sánchez exemplifies the freedom available for jazz composers eager to hone a personal sound.

Popular listening space the Sound Room will be ensconced in the old Roger’s Auto Works building.

Pay your respects to the world’s greatest piano player at Evergreen Cemetery.

The singer, songwriter, and keyboard player has a new solo album prompted by the darkness of Donald Trump.

The mini festival brought to you by the San Francisco bluegrass ensemble Brothers Comatose moves to Berkeley this year for a special holiday party.

The two-time Juno Award-winner recently has absorbed a fascinating array of influences, from Portuguese fado and Celtic cadences to the sinewy Saharan blues of Mali’s Tinariwen.

This tour shows a more experimental side of the popular singer, with her breaking out of the R&B chrysalis with a blend of hard rock and melodious soul.