Louis Raphael, Author at Music in SF

Q&As·SF Local Bands

Local Band Spotlight: Ha Vay

How did you come up with the name of the band?It is the Chinese name my grandmother gave me when I was

January 10, 2025

by Louis Raphael

Music News

Top 6 List of Most Famous Music Landmarks of San Francisco

he San Francisco music scene is one of the most famous in the United States, if not the whole world. We are

January 10, 2025

by Louis Raphael

Q&As·SF Local Bands

Local Artist Spotlight: Tess Posner

How would you describe your sound? Cinematic, alt-pop that weaves together piano, ethereal synths, and dynamic orchestral elements together with lush vocal

January 8, 2025

by Louis Raphael

Q&As·SF Local Bands

Q&A: Leanne Kelly / New Spell

How did you come up with the name of the band?Music has always felt like an almost magical force in my life,

January 8, 2025

by Louis Raphael

Q&As·SF Local Bands

Local Artist Spotlight: LOUIZA

How did you come up with the name of the band?I combined my middle name: Louise and first name: Rebecca How would

January 8, 2025

by Louis Raphael

Q&As

Q&A: Dan Wilson of Semisonic

Semisonic fans get ready as Grammy-award-winning musician Dan Wilson is set to headline the 15th annual “Notes & Words” benefit at Oakland’s iconic Fox Theater on

January 8, 2025

by Louis Raphael

SF Concert Reviews

Sunshine, Soul, and Reggae: Chaka Khan and Steel Pulse Light Up Stern Grove

On a rare sun-soaked afternoon at Stern Grove, Chaka Khan and Steel Pulse delivered a performance that was nothing short of electrifying. The sold-out

January 8, 2025

by Louis Raphael