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August 14, 2007 - Billed as "Panda's last show" (partly true), I figured what better way to celebrate my birthday than at my favorite club and with some kick ass bands. Innocence Again started things out and played what seemed to be a short set. The awesome Overview was next... they brought their own lighting, so I switched to flash and even joined them on stage for some shots. It was my first time seeing Tragedy Andy, and let me tell you that they've got their shit...

August 12, 2007 - When I asked one of the owners at Bottom of the Hill what shows to check out this month, this is the first show mentioned in response without hesitation. They've never steered me wrong and this show was no exception. Opening up was The Dead Hensons, a band that covers Sesame Street and Muppets songs, and does a fabulous job of audience participation. Good fun for sure. The headliner was Polkacide, a Polka band. Seriously. How cool is that? And yeah, they were a lot...

August 11, 2007 - I love The Moanin Dove. With their probable last show in SF this year, I just had to go. As I didn't see any Fuzzies (that I recognized), I can easily say that you're all big dummies for missing their show, because (like always) it kicked ass. Before them were a good mellow indie band in Parasol. Before that, Tokyo Decadence. Photos at http://uzishots.com/photo/shows/2007/20070811-bottomofthehill/ Go check out the Moanin' Dove photos... and here are a...

August 8, 2007 - The show started with 8 Bit Idiots... I wasn't too into them, but at least they seemed to be having fun. Then the night got good. I enjoyed both Boy In The Bubble and Oliver Future... good musicians and good music from both. Of course, it helped that three members from Oliver Future was the backing band for Josh Seidenfeld's band Boy In The Bubble. It's worth checking the both of them out. Photos...

July 1, 2007 - Ok, so it took me a little while, but here are the photos I took of the Vans Warped Tour's "San Francisco" stop (where it took place in Mountain View is only about 40 miles away). So, in the gallery, you'll find all 18 bands that played the two main stages, plus a bonus set of The Matches for all of you with names starting with "R" and ending with "obbie", plus a few extra photos from the day. There are definitely some good photos...

August 3, 2007 - Finally being posted today, we have a show that started with the instrumental Crime in Choir, who I really liked... kind of a Mahavishnu Orchestra sound but a little more towards and early Pink Floyd psychadelia. Then Sholi, who were cool... their drummer was all over the place, at one point someone (probably a friend of his) yelled "hey Animal... chill out!" at him... pretyy funny. Finally, Marnie Stern did her guitar shredding thing to close the night. Photos...

August 2, 2007 - On a night where Maldroid and The Moanin' Dove were playing across the bay (which I was bummed to miss), I figured I needed to check out Judgement Day. The night started with Scrabbel, a band that is clearly Beatles influenced... unfortunately they recently lost their drummer which put them in a little disarray. Then Judgement Day, who basically kicked ass. Finally, The Botticellis, who I had seen once before... they're a very good indie rock band with a mellow...

July 30, 2007 - With everyones favorite "media whores"* Maldroid played Bottom of the Hill, I knew I had to be there. (*Thanks to the Naked Cowboy.) The night started with Jet Lag Gemini, followed by Patent Pending, who did a good job of workin' up the crowd. Zolof The Rock & Roll Destroyer was next and had a cool synth-rock sound that would go well with Weezer, Ozma, The Rentals, etc. Next was Maldroid with a strong set and a moshing crowd. Finally it was Suburban Legends...

July 24, 2007 - I've been growing a backlog of photos... I have four shows to post right now, starting with this one. Tera Melos had an interesting experimental sound... I'll need to hear them more before I can pass judgement. The Photo Atlas is cool... I've seen 'em before at Popscene. Then PlayRadioPlay! out of Texas. Finally, Portugal. The Man, who put on a good show. Photos at http://uzishots.com/photo/shows/2007/20070724-bottomofthehill/ And a few: