Davenport Landing hits the ground running Serena Wong November 16, 2015 0 Comments After less than a quarter with all of its four members, Davenport Landing hit the ground running this year, booking and performing at five gigs with more down the line. The group — lead guitarist... Read More »
Stanford Symphony Orchestra fills Bing with feeling Serena Wong November 10, 2015 0 Comments The Bing Concert Hall’s acoustics are incredible, but last Saturday night, the Stanford Symphony Orchestra (SSO) reminded me just how incredible they can be with a talented group. SSO used the... Read More »
Davenport Landing is your new favorite student band Serena Wong November 2, 2015 0 Comments Last Friday, Davenport Landing brought students together for a night of good food and great music at Kimball’s Guac ‘n’ Roll. The self-proclaimed hard rock band provided a refreshing contrast to... Read More »
Treasure Island day two: That’s a wrap Serena Wong October 21, 2015 0 Comments Day two of the Treasure Island Music Festival (TMF) promised a more chill, indie atmosphere with artists like Viet Cong, Jose Gonzalez and Lower Dens. Here are some of the highlights: Father John... Read More »
Electronica reigns supreme at Treasure Island day one Serena Wong October 21, 2015 0 Comments Thanks to $10 all-day parking and a complimentary shuttle service, the journey to Treasure Island Music Festival (TMF) was relatively painless for photographers, critics and festival-goers alike.... Read More »
Weekend preview: Treasure Island Music Festival Serena Wong October 13, 2015 0 Comments If you enjoy a wide variety of musical artists and genres, have never been to Treasure Island, or are just looking for something cool to do this weekend, check out this year’s Treasure Island Music... Read More »
Conspiracy in Concert: Darcy James Argue at Bing Serena Wong October 4, 2015 0 Comments A grainy loudspeaker repeats the same numbers over and over. People in trenchcoats cluster around a single, harsh light, huddled together and focusing intently. The rest take their seats onstage... Read More »
Musical giants Corea and Fleck keep audience on their toes Serena Wong September 23, 2015 0 Comments Eight years ago, pianist Chick Corea and banjo player Bela Fleck collaborated to create “The Enchantment,” an album of works for piano and banjo. On Friday night in Bing Concert Hall, the... Read More »