LIVE 105′S TOP 20 BAY AREA BANDS OF 2011
this was a spectacular year for Bay Area Music, one of the best in recent memory in fact, and we at Live 105 had the very arduous task of selecting only twenty to best represent our vibrant local music scene.
hope you enjoy our Top 20 Best Bay Area Bands of 2011 special
and remember to tune in Sunday evenings at 7pm for Radio Soundcheck, which showcases the very best in new local music each and every week
thanks,
Aaron Axelsen
Live 105 Music Director
20. Mister Loveless – Walnut Creek
The East Bay music mecca known as Walnut Creek, California, actually placed two bands on our top 20 Live 105 Bay Area band countdown this year, with one being influenced by punk rock (Set Your Goals) and the other, Mister Loveless, showing a musical penchant for moody indie rock and post-punk, ala Joy Division and Interpol. The year 2011saw Mister Loveless partnering up with a great Bay Area management team in Guerrilla Management, who also oversee Michael Franti & Spearhead
Upcoming show: Thursday, January 19 @ Brick And Mortar, SF
![[PHOTOS] Givers @ SXSW](http://cbskits.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/dsc_00341.jpg?w=135&h=85&crop=1)
![[PHOTOS] Kat Graham @ SXSW](http://cbskits.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/dsc_00133.jpg?w=135&h=85&crop=1)
![[PHOTOS] Of Monsters And Men @ SXSW](http://cbskits.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/dsc_00033.jpg?w=135&h=85&crop=1)
![[PHOTOS] Little Hurricane @ SXSW](http://cbskits.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/imag0122.jpg?w=135&h=85&crop=1)
![[PHOTOS] Go Radio @ SXSW](http://cbskits.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/imag0138.jpg?w=135&h=85&crop=1)
![[PHOTOS] Ambassadors @ SXSW](http://cbskits.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/dsc_0015.jpg?w=135&h=85&crop=1)
![[PHOTOS] Graffiti6 @ SXSW](http://cbskits.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/dsc_0023.jpg?w=135&h=85&crop=1)
Barb Rocks
January 4, 2012 8:20 pm
Good list though bummed Pounders didn’t make it.
Stephen
January 4, 2012 8:41 pm
No love for Pounders or The Relay Company huh… damn. Seems odd, when TRC won alot of those “best of the south bay, best of the bay, polls” that you guys had going a few months ago… Good list though. Limousines are definitely killin’ it right now.
Sam Smith
January 5, 2012 1:24 am
The Parade of Santa Clara, California! They Should be on this list! :]
Jean
January 5, 2012 5:57 pm
Agree! Its a good list, all this bands and some of them are really interesting new bands. Personally I think New Diplomat is the one that is a step ahead because they are mixing a power trio rock formation with synthesizers/computers and samplers. That makes them different in my opinion. There are not too many bands at this moment that can offer that kind of sound live. Good job guys. Its always a pleasure to find a band with a non conventional sound.
I saw you guys at the Rickshaw stop and you guys Freaking kill it!!!
Jeaninne
Ry
January 8, 2012 12:14 pm
My request would be for Live 105 to use it’s HD 2 signal to play local and other indie bands that don’t get played much on the primary side. Using it for Classic Live 105 is pointless. Everyone has the Cure’s (et al) records already. Let’s hear the new stuff!!!
Ray
January 8, 2012 4:51 pm
The hypnotic sound of Seeking Empire. KEEP ROCKING NIKI, WE GOT YOUR BACK ON GUAM!!!!!!