3 WAYS TO GET MORE LIVE MUSIC IN YOUR LIFE!

SInce Covid, we have been desperate for entertainment that doesn't involve Netflix and chill. I mean, we've already binge watched Big Mouth three times, and we want more meaningful experiences than doom scrolling every night before bedtime. Am I right!? If you feel like I feel, you want more nights out, you want more art, and you want more live music. The problem is, what options are there to see live performances in a post-Covid world that is still experiencing a sense of risk every time we leave the house? 

Well, for starters, you can see quite a bit of live music online these days. Many local outlets arranged for streaming during the pandemic, and some of them are still going strong. One such place that has been hosting live-streams all year is The Complex, a recording and art production space in the heart of San Francisco. A multitude of excellent local musicians have recorded in this space, and given viewers an intimate look at performances filmed in high definition. Check out this rocking video made in-studio of Alvie and the Breakfast Pigs performing their original song, "Tokyo". To see more from The Complex archives, where I have discovered many of my favorite bands, I recommend going to their website and linking up to their social media. The featured musicians in their live streams are some of the best of the Bay!
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Now, that kind of quality gets me pretty jazzed up. I love the sound, and the filming gives the sense that you're right there in the room! But what if you want to actually be IN the room? Well, grab your cutest mask and your dancing shoes, and head over to the Trixie Rasputin Presents Facebook Page for a comprehensive list of upcoming shows taking place IN PERSON at local Bay Area Venues! From the underground vibes at Amado's, to the living history inside Bottom of the Hill, there's bound to be a destination for every one. All of our local venues are adhering to mask and vax policies so we can safely enjoy live music together again. Every time you attend a show in person, you are supporting a small business, as well as breathing life into the passion and dreams of local bands. After all, without an audience there is no show. The music community thrives off of the support of fans like you!

Finally, there's one other great option for live music if you live in the Bay Area, especially if you like Happy Hour. Every week you can catch FREE live music at Toy Soldier in downtown San Francisco, or at Blue Light in SF's Marina District. Performances take place every Thursday and Friday from 5:30-7:30pm, and the acts range from acoustic trios to full Latin jazz bands. If you want to get a weekly reminder of who is playing, and where to find this free live entertainment, get on the email list! An announcement goes out every Tuesday afternoon. Not only will you have access to the list of free happy hour shows, but you'll also get updates for radio interviews with local musicians, announcements for free music in the park, and other fun events taking place all over the Bay.

It has not been the easiest year for our social lives, but rest assured that live music is alive and kicking at a venue, bar, or streaming platform near you. Keep tuning in to find out who will be the next big band to come out of San Francisco! And as always: Music is life, life is love, and love is music.