Oftentimes, a rock band is greater than the sum of its parts -- and that statement couldn't be more true than with San Francisco's pride-and-joy, BLUE PERIOD.

Androgynous, fiery-haired singer Adrian Roberts brings a stylish sense of drama to Tommy Vaux's kick-ass guitar sounds, while keyboardist PF, raised on techno-pop, contrasts sharply with bassist Swirly Rat Jr.'s punk upbringing. Holding it all together is the raw power of Matty C.'s massive drumming, with the end result being a sharp mix of feverish rock frenzy coupled with hooky pop melodies. It's just the sort of energetic and passionate music that helped win the band a coveted SF Weekly Wammie award for "Best Rock Band," and has kept audiences coming back for more.

Renowned for their electrifying live sets, Blue Period has garnered a sizable following in California. Their 1998 debut album, Product, caught the attention of Bay Area audiences and helped establish the group as one of San Francisco's best bands. With the release of Nightlife Casualties in 2000, Blue Period continued its mission of making the world safe for glamorous kick-ass rock 'n' roll, performing showcases in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Minneapolis. In 2001, disenchanted with the local SF music scene, the band decided to start their own monthly rock 'n' roll party, club GLITZ. There, Blue Period was the house band, holding court over a successful merger of live music, DJs, fashion, paparazzi, and art.

Following a line-up change in late 2002, the band laid low for awhile, reenergizing themselves and writing a slew of new material. In August 2003, Blue Period reemerged with a new guitarist and drummer, a new four-song EP, and a new look. While the sound has been described as "ballsier," the trademark BP elements are still there: rock 'n' roll mixed with melodic pop hooks, coupled with a live set that's both theatrical and frenzied. Currently, the band is playing select live shows, and is busy working on its long-awaited third album.