Author: Kimberly Yu

Train took center stage at the iconic Shoreline Amphitheatre, delivering an unforgettable performance supported by Matt Nathanson and Barenaked Ladies.

From the moment the lights dimmed and the enthusiastic crowd erupted with cheers, it was clear that this was a homecoming like no other. As a “Train” banner gracefully descended, the excitement reached a fever pitch. The band kicked off their electrifying set with “She’s on Fire, “50 Ways to Say Goodbye,” and “If It’s Love,” immediately captivating the audience.

During the concert, Train brought out Matt, who was dressed in a hot dog suit, to perform the cover songs “Jack & Diane” and “Mad Dog in the Fog.” Additionally, Ed Robertson from Barenaked Ladies took the stage for “Meet Virginia” and “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” Pat Monahan, the lead vocalist of Train, also brought out his 14-year-old son to perform the song “Stone in Love.” He sang the song alongside his son, who played the guitar.

Fans were treated to a memorable lineup, featuring crowd favorites like “Drive By,” “Hey Soul Sister” and “Drops of Jupiter,” which had the fans all singing along and standing up. It was a night filled with energy, nostalgia, and a shared love for music that left everyone buzzing long after the final song.

Ella Mai brought her sold-out “Do You Still Love Me?” tour stop to San Francisco.

Her band opened with an instrumental before the black curtain dropped. She arrived with her band and supporting vocalists. She was lying on a lawn chair, beginning with the song “There Goes My Heart” from her album Do You Still Love Me?.

After a segment of her newer songs, she asked the audience, “Should we throw it back to like 2020-ish?” and proceeded to sing “Not Another Love Song,” “Shotclock,” and “DMFU”. Following these three songs, she then took the audience back a few more years into her 2016-2018 era, playing “10,000 hours” and “naked”.

While she had a quick intermission, they rolled out a yellow telephone booth, and then she came out, saying, “San Francisco, are we having a good time here?” and sang “Luckiest Man.” She also sang “Tell Her” and “Outside” in the telephone booth while using the yellow wired phone as a mic.

As her 90-minute set was coming to an end, playing her two most popular songs, “Boo’d up” and “Trip,” her fans were on their feet and singing passionately. She then shared with her fans, “Tonight feels that much more special because this show tonight is the most tickets I’ve sold on tour. I wouldn’t be able to stand up here and sing if you guys didn’t listen, if you guys didn’t show up tonight.” She then wrapped up her show with “Little Things.”

George Kusunoki Miller returned to the Bay Area for the first time since his 2023 Pandemonium Tour. This time, he is back with the Solaris Tour, starting the night with “Pixelated Kisses” from his latest album, Piss in the Wind. As the show began, a massive LED screen lit up the stage with stunning visuals. As Joji continued, he revisited fan favorites like “Ew,” “Sanctuary,” “Glimpse of Us,” and “YEAH RIGHT.”

After “LOVE YOU LESS,” a robot came onto the stage for a comedic interlude. Joji then performed “worldstar money (interlude)” while tossing T-shirts into the crowd, turning the performance into an interactive experience for fans.

Joji wrapped up his 90-minute show with “SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK,” joined by a live saxophonist who added an emotional touch. Before leaving the stage, he said goodbye to the crowd, “I love you, San Francisco,” bringing the night to a memorable end.

Fresh off his Coachella performance, German DJ BUNT brought the “In The Round” tour to Ali Youssefi Square, delivering an energetic 90-minute set. Opening with “Love Tonight,” he had the crowd dancing from the very first song.

Fans erupted during “TRIPPIN’,” the viral hit that launched his career, and cheered even louder when he played it a second time. Other highlights included “Clouds,” “I Need U,” and a performance of his new single, “LIEBE.” The intimate in-the-round setup kept fans close to the action, making for a high-energy show that proved why BUNT’s tour continues to sell out.

The first act of Summer Walker’s Still Over It Tour tour began with her wearing a bridal gown, wheeling out an elderly guy while reading a monologue. She throws the man away, tears off her robe, and begins her concert with the song “Finally over it.”

While performing on the center stage, she sang songs including “Heart of a Woman” and “Potential.” These performances created a more intimate atmosphere and gave the audience a chance to connect with her before she returned to the main stage.

Overall, the concert was much more than a series of songs—it was a theatrical production filled with storytelling, impressive visuals, beautiful costumes, and incredible performances. The combination of four distinct acts, multiple stage setups, talented dancers, and stunning set pieces made it one of the most creative and memorable R&B concerts I’ve attended.

The Kid LAROI took the stage at 9:15 p.m. at the Masonic on June 5th. The stage featured a raised circular platform where he spent most of the night performing.

He opened the show with songs from his new album, Before I Forget, including “Me & You,” “July,” “Hold Still,” and “Never Came Back.”

For much of the evening, the atmosphere was laid-back and intimate. However, when Act Two began, the energy shifted dramatically as the crowd erupted into a hype-filled mosh pit during performances of “Diva” and “I Condemn.” He later performed fan-favorites “A Cold Play,” and “Girls,” and ended the night with “Nights Like This.”

Clara La San took the stage at 9:00 p.m. at the Warfield. As smoke slowly filled the stage and drifted into the fans, anticipation grew throughout the venue. She emerged gradually through the haze, and as the smoke cleared to reveal her standing center stage, the fans erupted into cheers.

She opened the night with a powerful sequence of fan favorites, including “Runnin,” “Another Night,” “Who Said,” and “Talking To You,” immediately setting the tone for an unforgettable performance.

Throughout the evening, the fans sang along passionately to every song, creating an electric atmosphere shared among friends, couples, and longtime fans. Several tracks stood out as crowd favorites, particularly “In This Darkness,” “Unplanned,” “Rock Your Body,” and “Feel Good,” which served as the perfect closing song to end the night on a high note.

Day 2 of the two-night Seven Lions show at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium was completely sold out. Staff were surprised by how long the entry lines stretched before the doors opened. Fans were eager to see Seven Lions, along with his openers Rad Cat, Yetep, and back-to-backs set by Jason Ross and Kill The Noise.

Seven Lions began his set at approximately 10:30 with the track “Free”. As he took the stage the audience responded with enthusiastic cheers. The crowd especially loved hearing “First Time” and the smooth transition from “Strangers” to ” Lost Islands.”