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The Roots and Rhythm Series
World, Latin, Reggae, & Reggaetón Sat., May 25, 2 p.m.415-831-1200
Moodtu Fest
Soul, Funk, R&B, & Hip-Hop Sat., May 25, 12 p.m.415-775-7722
Christopher Lockett
Blues, Folk, & Country Sat., May 25, 7 p.m.Lust Hogs
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 7 p.m.Milk Music
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 7 p.m.510-985-0325
X-Over Music Series
Blues, Folk, & Country Sat., May 25, 7 p.m.510-653-8386
Sarah Geronimo
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 7:30 p.m.415-776-4702
Badr Vogu
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 8 p.m.510-763-1146
Comfort Slacks
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 8 p.m.Dave Mason Acoustic Trio
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 8 p.m.510-238-9200
Flying Lotus
DJ & Dance Sat., May 25, 8 p.m.Kylesa
Rock & Pop Sat., May 25, 8 p.m.415-522-0333
Among metal fans, Kylesa has been a somewhat polarizing band: Some feel the Savannah, Georgia outfit marries sludge and accessibility in a supremely satisfying way; others feel it's overrated, underwhelming, and just another example of "hipster metal." Ultimately, however, Kylesa may be best appreciated as a heavy band that non-metal folks can really get into -- and that's not a knock (in my book). It's got psychedelic tendencies; two vocalists (one male, one female), neither of whom veer into obnoxious territory; two drummers (if you really like textural thudding); and hooks that are heavy but not alienating. Kylesa's new album, Ultraviolet (out May 28), doesn't stray from the band's earlier sound, but does expand upon it: Singer Laura Pleasants' vocals are more present and ethereal, and songs occasionally explore droney, space-rock territory. There are still mid-tempo headbanging numbers for stoners who dig that, too. Kylesa fans won't be disappointed -- and neither will their non-metal friends. At Slim's (333 11th St., San Francisco) on Saturday, May 25. 8 p.m., $16. SlimsPresents.com
$16Mission United Benefit
DJ & Dance Sat., May 25, 8 p.m.Marcia Ball
Blues, Folk, & Country Sat., May 25, 8 p.m.510-548-1761
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