Eectric Guest

Kick off your Outside Lands weekend with a very special edition of NightLife Live at California Academy of Sciences. On Thursday, August 10th, the summer music series returns with two stellar music acts, art installations, craft projects, designer cocktails, virtual reality experiences, and more!

Start the night with local phenoms The She's with their ‘60s pop and surf rock-inspired harmonies and jangly guitars, and then catch the upbeat electronic R&B headliner Electric Guest. In between sets, listen to the sonic artistry of DJ KingMost and check out the art installations in the West Garden from Tyler Dean Harrison, Quarso, and Luminous Waveforms. Also make sure you browse used vinyl at the Amoeba Music pop-up shop! We'll be bringing loads of quality used vinyl so prepare to go crate digging.

San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences continues to reinvent Thursday nights with their NightLife LIVE summer music series. Inspired by science and powered by sound, the Academy transforms itself into a 21+ oasis of music and art one night a month.

By Brent James

The Revolution recently had a two-night engagement at the historic Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco on July 11th and 12th, and we had the absolute pleasure of attending not one but both sold-out shows! Featuring the original lineup of Wendy Melvoin on guitar, Lisa Coleman and “Dr.” Matt Fink on keys, BrownMark on bass, and Bobby Z on drums, Prince’s former band tore through two hours of memories with precision and finesse.

“Wendy?”

“Yes, Lisa…”

“Computer Blue” kicks off the set with an ocean blue wash over the transfixed capacity crowd. The band stays true to the original but owned it and the other songs as well, with an updated yet familiar sound of a band that’s been playing together on and off for over 30 years. “America” came next, more relevant now than ever. We’re reminded that Prince saw our future in 1985.

By the time “Mountains” rolls into the set, you find yourself in awe of the fact that you’re watching the band that wrote and recorded these gems in person. Many people are here tonight to heal, some are here out of curiosity. One thing is for sure and widely understood: the Purple Family runs deep and all are welcome. Yes, we’re here to celebrate Prince and His legacy, but this band is holding their own and without a doubt making Him proud.

San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences continues to reinvent Thursday nights as their NightLife LIVE summer music series returns. Inspired by science and powered by sound, the Academy transforms itself into a 21+ oasis of music and art one night a month for NightLife LIVE 2017.

Connan Mockasin

On Thursday, July 13th, the summer music series kicks off on the Academy’s outdoor stage with a night of lo-fi freaky psychedelic pop from New Zealand’s weird and whimsical Connan Mockasin and LA's Morgan Delt. And don't miss DJ sets from Chulita Vinyl Club.

Also featured are art installations all around and outside of the building, including trippy work by Santiago Insignares and Camilla Valdez, plus a “zome” dome by Zomadic. Make sure try out the NightLife signature cocktails and browse local vendors as you take in cutting-edge exhibits and 38,000 live animals in the world’s greenest museum!

Get your tix HERE, and RSVP and invite your friends on Facebook HERE.

The Summer of Love is in full swing in the Bay Area, and Amoeba SF and Amoeba Berkeley are keeping it packed with sales, live shows, and in-store events all month long. Check HERE for more details and updates to our live show schedule.

LSD and the Search for God

Jesus Sons

The Asteroid No. 4

Commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the Summer of Love with one of San Francisco's original trip-inducers! Amoeba Music is proud to sponsor the 2017 Mad Alchemy Trip tour, which will hit major cities and groovy clubs along the West Coast July 12 - July 22nd. Fantastic psych-inspired bands The Asteroid No. 4, LSD and the Search for God, The Stevenson Ranch Davidians, Jesus Sons, Dream Phases, Creatures Choir, and Family of Light Band will be accompanied by the mesmerizing projection work of the Mad Alchemy Liquid Light Show, making for a sensory experience that cannot be missed.