Our concert picks for the week of 6/23-6/29. While scanning for your best musical entertainment options this week, we noticed an interesting trend of late 90's alt-pop bands rousing from their silent slumber to play in our fair city. We mention them here not so much to recommend them, but more out of sheer wonder that they're still alive and kicking. Tonight Amoeba presents Madlib & MED for an in-store and signing before their gig......

Our live music picks for the week of 2/17-2/23. You could commemorate President's Day by celebrating Washington's or Lincoln's birthday, or by reflecting on your most and least favorite Presidents of the past. For most of you, we're betting Monday just means a much-needed day off of work. Not to worry -- there are plenty of ways to party like it's a three day weekend. Ex-True Believer Jon Dee Graham plays a 6pm early show......

ENTER TO WIN! "I've got a non-dairy creamer in my jeans, I'm happy to see ya if you know what I mean." Oh, do we ever. Those are the words of Jose Miguel Contreras, ringleader of By Divine Right, a power-pop quartet en route from their hometown of Toronto to rock the bay area next week. Sweet Confusion, the title of their latest release, is the perfect description of their sound -- they add a......