Sonic PR, February 2019. It’s an eclectic week of shows with some seriously buzzing artists in town. The week kicks off with English indie-rockers The Kooks invading the Fox in Oakland alongside up-and-comer Barns Courtney on Monday night. If you feel a bit funkier, Anderson .Paak is across the bridge in San Francisco bringing his…
Comedian Adam Cayton-Holland talks about turning tragedy into comedy
We’ve all heard the old adage: tragedy + time = comedy, but what is that actual process like? Comedian, writer, and star of TruTv’s “Those Who Can’t”, Adam Cayton-Holland stopped by for a chat about his life in stand-up comedy, as well as his new book Tragedy Plus Time, where he explores the intersection of…
SNL album Jay Pharoah talks to Arthur about doing his Barack Obama impersonation for Barack Obama
SNL alum and star of the big and small screen, Jay Pharoah stopped by the KFOG studios before his shows this weekend at Cobb’s Comedy Club. Jay famously impersonated President Barack Obama for several years on Saturday Night Live and he talks about the one night he’ll never forget where he was forced to perform…
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Concert Ticket Ideas
Admit it, you procrastinated again and you have no idea what to get your significant other for Valentine’s Day. You do this every year! What are ya doin’?! You’re tired of all the corny gifts last minute gifts and when the f did pajamas in a box become a Valentine’s go-to? Well, it’s probably due…
Brendon Urie Pleads with Fans: “Please Stop Kissing Me at Shows”
“I chime in with a ‘haven’t you people ever heard of’”…not kissing Brendon Urie at shows? Panic! At The Disco will be at the Oracle Arena on February 19th. If you’re planning on being there, please refrain from planting a smooch on frontman Brendon Urie when he makes his way into the crowd for the…
Name a Cockroach After Your Ex for Valentine’s Day
Didn’t end on the best terms with your ex? Show off your passive-aggressiveness by naming a cockroach after them! Cute! The Hemsley Conservation Centre outside of London is “offering the chance to name a cockroach in honor of your friend’s worthless ex-‘someone’ on this special holiday of love”, according to their site. There is even an…
Listen: Arthur teaches comedian Godfrey how to cheat on his taxes
NEW YORK – MAY 12: Comedian Godfrey performs at the Laugh Factory opening in Times Square May 12, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) Hilarious comedian Godfrey stopped by the KFOG studios today for a little lesson on “How to Cheat on Your Taxes 101” with Arthur. Now, that’s not why…
Green Day to Sell a Ton of Used Gear Next Month
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 23: Musicians Billie Joe Armstrong and Tre Cool of Green Day perform onstage during the 2017 Global Citizen Festival: For Freedom. For Justice. For All. in Central Park on September 23, 2017 in New York City. at Central Park on September 23, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Theo…
Comedy Central’s Clusterfest announces return to San Francisco in June
Holy cluster what?! The ever-popular comedy festival Clusterfest returns to the Bill Graham Civic and Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco for it’s third year June 21st-23rd with the lineup of performers being released in March. Put on by the good folks over at Comedy Central, Clusterfest has featured some of the biggest stars in…
‘Best Summer Day Camp’: The Bay Area’s Camp Edmo is the summer our kids deserve
As parents, we just have the added bonus of needing to find a place for our kids to be when they’re not in school.