This is like a travel guide slash history book of the different places in San Francisco where music was made and where acts were performed. A really good book

This is the second in this series that I've read, and again I enjoyed it a lot. It's cool to see the places that have given a city it's musical and cultural history throughout various eras and genres.

A great history of the often overlooked musical contributions of the San Francisco Valley area. From Etta James to the Grateful Dead, Santana to CCR to Metallica and SO many more, this great combo travel guide/music history/biography has so much information in it that I know it will be a book I will be rereading, and probably more than once. Whether you are planning a trip to the area, or are just a fan of great music, you need this book.

I am extremely grateful to NetGalley and Roman & Littlefield/Globe Pequot for the opportunity to read and review The Rock And Roll Explorer’s Guide to San Francisco and the Bay Area.

I should have kn own better...of course San Francisco had and still has a vibrant music scene, it's just been grossly, and unfairly, overshadowed by Laurel Canyon L.A.,s music scene. I'm glad the Katz's reminded me of that! Great read about lots of great bands and their music! Kudos authors!