Noise Pop turns 30 with more coolness
Noise Pop is celebrating its 30th anniversary by hosting yet another festival that is jam-packed with intriguing artists and concerts. This year's event runs through Sunday at numerous Bay Area venues, and features such acclaimed acts as Yo La Tengo, Boy Harsher, Duster, Covet, Fidlar and Tourist. For more information, go to noisepop. com.
Here are three shows worth checking out.
James Brandon Lewis Trio: He's one of jazz's true rising stars, even if it's been well over a decade since he released his debut album, 2010's “Moments.” The Buffalo artist's career has really taken flight in the last few years, with his 2021 release “The Jesup Wagon” being named jazz album of the year by both Downbeat and JazzTimes. Details:
7 and 8:30 p.m. Friday at SFJazz Center; $25-$30.
Bob Mould: The firsttier alt-rock pioneer helped draw up the blueprint for the genre with his legendary '80s act Hüsker Dü. He also fronted the short-lived '90s act Sugar, responsible for the amazing debut record “Copper Blue” in 1992. And his excellent solo career includes 1989's “Workbook,” 1996's eponymous affair and 2008's “District Line.” Details: 8 p.m. today at the Chapel, San Francisco; Mark Eitzel, of American Music Club, opens; $27.50$30.
Zoh Amba: The young saxophonist-composerflutist is hailed as “one of the brightest new stars in avant-garde jazz” by Stereogum. Amba, who studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, released her debut album — the John Zorn-produced “O, Sun” — in 2022. Details: 7 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday at SFJazz Center; $25-$30.