Trapper Schoepp – Freight Train (Sister Double Happiness cover at The Chapel)

I was pleasantly surprised by an opening act at a recent concert in San Francisco, a young singer out of Milwaukee named Trapper Schoepp performing with his brother. The songwriter has been on the road for months promoting his indie magnum opus album "Primetime Illusion", one he's put his heart … Continue reading →

The Mekons Find It Hard To Be Human Again, How Many Stars?

Got to see the mighty Mekons the other night at the The Chapel in San Francisco. … Continue reading →

Matt Baldwin – Passing Through

Event host & organizer as well as author of a Leonard Cohen biography, Sylvie Simmons, introduces solo guitarist Matt Baldwin who performs a classic progressive folk tune from the late 40's. apparently "PASSING THROUGH" is the only published tune by a Chicago folk musician named … Continue reading →

Peter Murphy – Jean Genie Bowie Tribute

In the midst a long awaited and sold out 17 shows in a row stand at The Chapel in San Francisco in March of 2017, former Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy added a special David Bowie Tribute night to the slate of performances. https://youtu.be/FqJuFvGVnY4 His voice was a bit of ragged glory … Continue reading →

Cocker Power at The Chapel

This video documents two opening numbers from the Mad Dogs & Englishmen tribute band Cocker Power playing a concert at The Chapel. The band who mine the touring period of Joe Cocker & Leon Russell's most fertile musical legacy are comprised of friends and members of numerous local San … Continue reading →