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25 June 2025

BISS List 6.25.25 Spotlight on AXIAL TILT (8.3) + The Best of BISS This Week

Hi BISS Listers! Happy last Hump Day of June (how is that even possible?). Julia here, filling in for Pamela while she’s busy prepping for High Sierra Music Festival—where I’ll be joining her in just a few short weeks! With the world feeling a bit… off lately (to put it mildly), I’ve found myself leaning hard into the joy of summer shows and festival planning. A packed music calendar might just be the remedy we... Read More

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07/02

The Osmosis Trio (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
The Jazz Odyssey Production Presents: Ben Stolorow on piano, one of the Bay Area’s most sought-after pianists, Ollie Dudek on bass, a Bay native whose dynamic lines and rhythmic drive have made him a standout in the local and national scene & Sylvia Cuenca on drums, a New York-based legend
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07/02

BANG THE BAY! ft Super Apes, Phantoms Forever, Minor Sun, Elegant Trash, Richie Rebel

Ivy Room
Bang The Bay presents -Every First and Third Wednesday at Ivy room – hosts 420 bands every year and we take pride in building a community where everyone is included!!!!! punkrock, rockNroll
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07/03

High Sierra Music Fest (7/3-7/6) ft ALO, Andy Frasco, Boombox, Diggin’ Dirt, Holly Bowling, John Craigie, Lyrics Born, Pamela Parker, Punkadelick, Rainbow Girls, Ron Artis II, Sgt Splendor & more!

Plumas County Fairgrounds
High Sierra offers an experience that goes far beyond the stage. It’s a chance to connect with nature, music, and a community that celebrates the joy of self-expression. Featuring an eclectic lineup packed with artists traversing all musical genres, backed by a picturesque venue surrounded by a mountainous landscape and national forests. This year’s lineup includes ALO, Amy Helm Band, Andy Frasco, Bamba Wassoulou Groove, Barker & Genfan, Barr Brothers, Bobby Alu, Boombox, Broken Compass Bluegrass, Cat Clyde, Chaparelle, Daniel Donato, Desert Hollow, Diggin’ Dirt, Dogs In A Pile, Elias Alexander, Everyone Orchestra, Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge, Handmade Moments, Helm Family Midnight Ramble, Holly Bowling, John Craigie, Johnny & The Yooahoos, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, Karina Rykman, LaMP, Les Green & The Swayzees, Low Cut Connie, Lucky Break, Lyrics Born, Mikaela Davis, Mescalito, Miko Marks, Mitchum Yacoub, Molly Tuttle, Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini, Nathan Moore, OTT, Pamela Parker’s Fantastic Machine, Parlor Greens, Punkadelick. Rainbow Girls, Reed Mathis, Ron…
07/03

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers

Yerba Buena Gardens
All the world’s a dance floor when Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers start to play. A bona fide San Francisco institution, Smith has been a YBGF favorite since the 20th century, when she and her Skillet Lickers played a central role in the swing music revival of the 1990s. Smith earned international renown with her dance-inducing West Coast jump blues, Kansas City swing, and Depression-era torch songs,
07/03

The Hot Licks

Sweetwater Music Hall
The Hot Licks, original members of Dan’s backing band, perform Dan’s classic songs in the style that Dan Hicks invented Ð Folk/Swing! Ð A blend of Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Swing with lots of vocal harmonies
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07/03

Kesha w/ Scissor Sisters + Slayyyter

Shoreline Amphitheatre
The Tits Out Tour: Kesha Rose Sebert born March 1, 1987), stylized as Ke$ha, is an American singer and songwriter. Her first major success came in 2009 when she was featured on rapper Flo Rida’s number-one single, “Right Round” + Scissor Sisters are an American pop rock band formed in 2000. electropop glam rock disco
07/03

Veotis Latchison (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
Oakland’s own Veotis Latchison brings his genre-bending sound to the Black Cat stage for a night of raw soul, deep groove, and fearless expression. A powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and producer, Veotis fuses the spirit of James Brown with the modern edge of Anderson .Paak and the soul of Otis Redding.
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07/04

GROOVE 8 (Prince Horns + Paul Simon Band)

Boom Boom Room
GROOVE 8 (members of Prince and Paul Simon Band) Super Jazz funk reminiscent of the 70s melded with the acid jazz coming from the soul edges of London in the 90s. The band blends all of its musical influences into its own powerful sound. Horns, guitars, percussion and bass and drum. We aim to make you move to the sounds of our free fusion funk.
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07/04

World One 4th of July Festival ft La Gente SF, Sister Carol from Jamaica, Gamelan Sekar Jaya, Luv Phenomena and more!

Cerrito Vista Park
World One 4th of July Festival in El Cerrito
07/05

Jonah Levine, Helen De La Rosa & Mauricio Morales (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat
Three close friends and heavy-hitting musicians reunite for two nights of boundary-pushing, deeply grooving, and emotionally charged music. Drawing from jazz, soul, hip-hop, and Latin traditions, this trio delivers raw spontaneity, deep pocket, and undeniable chemistry.
07/05

Junior Toots: A Tribute to Toots & the Maytals

Ashkenaz
Junior Toots, son of the legendary Toots Hibbert of Toots & The Maytals was born and raised in St Mary, Jamaica. Junior Toots began singing stage shows at a young age touring internationally with his late father Toots Hibbert who was a mainstay reggae artist on the world stage for over twenty years.
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07/05

Fillmore Jazz Fest: Day 1 ft Groove 8, The Marcus Shelby Quartet, Kim Nalley, Fillmore, Slim, The Glide Ensemble ft Destini Wolf, Project Pimento, Erick Peralta Trio, and much more

Fillmore Street
A Free 2 Day Festival, Presented by The Fillmore Merchants Association
07/05

GROOVE 8 (Prince Horns + Paul Simon Band)

Boom Boom Room
GROOVE 8 (members of Prince and Paul Simon Band)Super Jazz funk reminiscent of the 70s melded with the acid jazz coming from the soul edges of London in the 90s. The band blends all of its musical influences into its own powerful sound. Horns, guitars, percussion and bass and drum. We aim to make you move to the sounds of our free fusion funk.
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07/05

Point Arena Fireworks Festival ft La Gente SF, The Slackers, Blue Luke, Original Ensemble, The New Years Eve

Point Arena Pier
Saturday July 5th The Point Arena Fireworks Festival 4:00-11:00pm Featuring: Live music, Fireworks show by Blackstar Fireworks, Food vendors, parade, & block party! https://pointarena.net/point-arena-independence-weekend/
07/06

Stern Grove Festival: San Francisco Symphony w/ special guest Taimane

Stern Grove
5/25 Lottery Opens: This event uses a lottery system for ticket distribution, see link
07/06

John Craigie & The Coffis Brothers

Hopmonk Tavern Novato
KC Turner Presents: COOKOUT CONCERT SERIES: Much like community, music nourishes us mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, invites us to come together under the same roof and in a shared moment. In similar fashion, John Craigie rallies a closeness around music anchored by his expressive and stirring songcraft, emotionally charged vocals, lively soundscapes, and uncontainable spirit. The Portland, OR-based singer, songwriter, and producer invites everyone into this space on his 2024 full-length album, Pagan Church. Following tens of millions of streams, sold out shows everywhere, and praise from Rolling Stone and more, he continues to captivate.
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07/06

Jonah Levine, Helen De La Rosa & Mauricio Morales (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
Three close friends and heavy-hitting musicians reunite for two nights of boundary-pushing, deeply grooving, and emotionally charged music. Drawing from jazz, soul, hip-hop, and Latin traditions, this trio delivers raw spontaneity, deep pocket, and undeniable chemistry.
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07/06

Stu Allen & Elliott Peck

Strawberry Station
Strawberry Station Welcomes Back Stu Allen & Elliott Peck
07/06

Fillmore Jazz Fest: Day 2 ft Zepparella, Groove 8, Mission Delerium, Kenny Washington, Los Boleros, Oakland Jazz Choir, and more

Fillmore Street
A Free 2 Day Festival, Presented by The Fillmore Merchants Association
07/10

Tchaikovsky Spectacular w/ San Francisco Symphony

Frost Amphitheater
Stanford Live Presents: Witness a showcase of Tchaikovsky’s most beautiful and enchanting music, including selections from the ballet music to Sleeping Beauty, the passionate Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy, and his famed violin concerto. The program culminates in the rousing 1812 Overture. Stephanie Childress, conductor Blake Pouliot, violin
07/10

L.A. Guns

The Guild Theatre
L.A.Guns are an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1983, currently consists of Tracii Guns (lead guitar), Phil Lewis (lead vocals), Ace Von Johnson[5] (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Johnny Martin (bass, backing vocals), Adam Hamilton (studio drums) and Shawn Duncan – Hard rock, glam metal, sleaze rock
07/10

Sonamo

Madrone Art Bar
SONAMO – Italian Funk is a San Francisco Bay Area band that delivers a dynamic, passionate blend of melodies via hefty doses of funk and acid jazz. To describe the sound of the band: if Sting and Jamiroquai had a lovechild they would name it Sonamo, and it would be eclectic and open-minded
07/10

Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Marshall House Project

KRUSH Backyard Concerts Santa Rosa
During the span of six original late-60’s, early-70’s albums, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood helped, along with Tower Of Power, forge their own specific brand of funk/soul and R&B which came to be known as East Bay Grease. That music still holds up today, proving that great music is timeless and will continue to inspire generations to come. All Thursday shows at 3565 Standish Ave Santa Rosa, CA
07/10

Ben Esposito ft Lucy Wijnands (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
Join drummer-composer Ben Esposito for a special residency at the Black Cat, celebrating the release of his debut album Elation. A Bay Area native, Esposito brings a sound rooted in the jazz tradition while reaching into deeply personal and emotional territory. Elation marks his emergence as a bandleader with a distinct voice–blending soulful ballads, rhythmically charged grooves, and expansive harmonic textures, all delivered with spontaneity and deep ensemble interplay.
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07/11

Mason Jennings

Felton Music Hall
Mason Jennings is an American folk-pop singer-songwriter. Born in Hawaii, Jennings moved with his family to Pittsburgh at an early age. Jennings learned to play guitar at the age of 13, when he began writing songs. Jennings later dropped out of school and moved to Minneapolis. Indie folk, folk-rock
07/11

Flamin’ Groovies with The Minks

Sweetwater Music Hall
((folkYEAH!))) Presents: This year, 2025, will be the 60th anniversary of the FLAMIN’ GROOVIES!! They are the rarest of rare. A band from the sixties, who changed course in the seventies, never bowed to any then-current trends, avoided great commercial success, took a break for twenty years, survived it all, and have been going strong for the past twelve. Their audience is an amazing mix of young and old, many of whom may have only recently discovered them. + The Minks — All-girl Kinks tribute
07/11

The Expendables

Hopmonk Tavern Novato
KC Turner Presents: COOKOUT CONCERT SERIES: The Expendables have proven anything but in their nearly 25-year career since starting out as a spirited party band in high school performing surf-rock covers for birthdays and family gatherings. A quarter-century later, elementary school buddies Raul Bianchi, Adam Peterson andGeoff Weers, along with bassist Ryan DeMars, who joined in 2000, have forged a unique sound born in the laid-back beach life in their hometown of Santa Cruz, CA.
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07/11

Bill Kirchen ft. The Lost Planet Airmen w/ Floyd Domino

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
KC Turner Presents: COOKOUT CONCERT SERIES: Bill Kirchen, Andy Stein, John Tichy and Buffalo Bruce Barlow, with Paul Revelli, Peter Siegel and special guest Floyd Domino. Grammy nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter Bill Kirchen has been called a “Titan of the Telecaster” by Guitar Player Magazine, “an American treasure” and “one of our best” by Rolling Stone Magazine. Kirchen co-founded the original Americana band, Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen.
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07/11

Ben Esposito ft Lucy Wijnands (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat
Join drummer-composer Ben Esposito for a special residency at the Black Cat, celebrating the release of his debut album Elation. A Bay Area native, Esposito brings a sound rooted in the jazz tradition while reaching into deeply personal and emotional territory. Elation marks his emergence as a bandleader with a distinct voice–blending soulful ballads, rhythmically charged grooves, and expansive harmonic textures, all delivered with spontaneity and deep ensemble interplay.
07/11

Ezra Lipp’s 3rd Annual 40th Birthday Show and Shindig ft Magic In The Other + Ginger Molasses + Maya Elise

Ivy Room
Magic In The Other is a Sacramento-based avant-rock trio crafting music that’s as infectiously danceable Led by drummer, lead vocalist, and songwriter Ezra Lipp (ALO, Phil Lesh & Friends), the band merges intricate lyricism—rooted in vulnerability and human connection—with fearless musical creativity. Joined by the fiery and imaginative guitarist Daniel “Dellow” Roholt and the dynamic bassist Alex Reiff, MITO delivers a sound that defies categorization, blending soaring jazz lines, African-inspired rhythms, soul-infused melodies, and the raw adventurousness of rock and roll. + Ginger Molasses is a five-piece “thrift store rock” band based in Nevada City, California, blending the soul and grit of early ’70s bangers with a contemporary edge.
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07/11

JAD Experience presents ANIMALIS: a unique fusion of location, food, dance, music, and community

Tara Firma Farms
JAD Experience is a unique fusion of location, food, dance, music, and community, envisioned to form connections between people and place through visceral experience and art.
07/12

Barrington Levy

The Catalyst Club
here I Come Tour: Barrington Ainsworth Levy (born 30 April 1964) is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist.
07/12

Bill Kirchen ft The Lost Planet Airmen w/ Floyd Domino

Hopmonk Tavern Novato
KC Turner Presents: COOKOUT CONCERT SERIES: Bill Kirchen, Andy Stein, John Tichy and Buffalo Bruce Barlow, with Paul Revelli, Peter Siegel and special guest Floyd Domino. Grammy nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter Bill Kirchen has been called a “Titan of the Telecaster” by Guitar Player Magazine, “an American treasure” and “one of our best” by Rolling Stone Magazine. Kirchen co-founded the original Americana band, Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen.
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07/12

Chum: Tribute to Phish

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
CHUM (PHISH TRIBUTE)
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07/12

Ben Esposito ft Lucy Wijnands (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat
Join drummer-composer Ben Esposito for a special residency at the Black Cat, celebrating the release of his debut album Elation. A Bay Area native, Esposito brings a sound rooted in the jazz tradition while reaching into deeply personal and emotional territory. Elation marks his emergence as a bandleader with a distinct voice–blending soulful ballads, rhythmically charged grooves, and expansive harmonic textures, all delivered with spontaneity and deep ensemble interplay.
07/12

Marlon Asher w/ DJ Sep

Sweetwater Music Hall
Marlon Asher is a Trinidadian reggae artist from Enterprise, Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago. His first major hit was “Ganja Farmer” which was released in 2006 and became an international reggae classic, known and played worldwide.
07/12

JAD Experience presents ANIMALIS: a unique fusion of location, food, dance, music, and community

Tara Firma Farms
JAD Experience is a unique fusion of location, food, dance, music, and community, envisioned to form connections between people and place through visceral experience and art.
07/12

Temescal Street Fair ft La Gente SF, Bululu Ajai Kasim, Valerie Troutt & The Good House, DJ BlackWoman & MORE!

Oakland Temescal District
The Temescal District’s Longest Running Street Fair returns on Saturday, July 12th from 11AM – 7PM. This will be LA GENTE SF’s first time being a part of this event. We hit the stage at 4:00pm sharp! +Three Stages of Music +Outdoor Dining +Artisan Cocktails & Bevvys +Children’s Zone +Fun for All Ages +Temescal Shopping +Artisan Vendor Market +MORE! The Temescal Street Fair is: +All Ages +Wheelchair Accessible +Family Friendly +A Celebration of Community https://temescaldistrict.org/
07/13

Stern Grove Festival: Phantogram w/ Ha Vay

Stern Grove
6/1 Lottery Opens: This event uses a lottery system for ticket distribution, see link
07/13

Violent Femmes

Blue Note Summer Sessions
Blue Note Napa outdoor Summer Sessions! Location: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa 94558. Doors 5:30PM / Show 7PM event is OUTSIDE, RAIN OR SHINE. Violent Femmes formed in 1981 as an acoustic punk band playing on the streets of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their main influences were Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps and The Velvet Underground. After being rejected for an audition by a local nightclub, the Femmes set up outside a Pretenders gig and began to play. Pretenders’ lead singer Chrissie Hynde asked them to open that night’s show, which gave the young band a publicity boost and caught the attention of Richard Hell, who invited the Femmes to open for him in NYC. A rave review in the New York Times eventually led to a record deal, which in turn spawned worldwide touring. Violent Femmes eponymous debut album became the first and only album in Billboard history to enter the charts with a platinum…
07/13

Eilen Jewell w/ The Real Sarahs

Hopmonk Tavern Novato
KC Turner Presents: COOKOUT CONCERT SERIES; Eilen Jewell (born April 6, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter from Boise, Idaho. She has released 13 albums. Americana, blues, country, folk, gospel, honky-tonk
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07/13

Ben Esposito ft Lucy Wijnands (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
Join drummer-composer Ben Esposito for a special residency at the Black Cat, celebrating the release of his debut album Elation. A Bay Area native, Esposito brings a sound rooted in the jazz tradition while reaching into deeply personal and emotional territory. Elation marks his emergence as a bandleader with a distinct voice–blending soulful ballads, rhythmically charged grooves, and expansive harmonic textures, all delivered with spontaneity and deep ensemble interplay.
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07/13

Barrington Levy

Cornerstone Berkeley
Reggae: One of the great success stories of the 80s, arrived on the dancehall scene and swiftly remodeled it in his own image. Although numerous DJs and vocalist would rise and fall during this decade, Levy was one of the few with staying power, and he continued releasing massive hits well into the 90s. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, as a youngster, Barrington Levy formed the Mighty Multitude with his cousin Everton Dacres.
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07/13

JAD Experience presents ANIMALIS: a unique fusion of location, food, dance, music, and community

Tara Firma Farms
JAD Experience is a unique fusion of location, food, dance, music, and community, envisioned to form connections between people and place through visceral experience and art.
07/15

Chris Isaak

The Guild Theatre
Christopher Joseph Isaak (born June 26, 1956) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor. Noted for his reverb-laden rockabilly revivalist style and wide vocal range, he is popularly known for his breakthrough hit and signature song “Wicked Game”; as well as international hits such as “Blue Hotel”, “Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing”, and “Somebody’s Crying”.
07/16

Robert Earl Keen w/ Kolton Moore

Hopmonk Tavern Novato
KC Turner Presents: COOKOUT CONCERT SERIES: Robert Earl Keen, a renowned singer-songwriter from Houston, Texas, has built a prolific career over three decades with a focus on writing and performing his own songs. His ambition to create great music and share it onstage has led to 21 albums and countless live performances, earning him recognition as a living legend and pioneer in the Americana music genre.
07/17

Redwood Ramble (7/17-7/20) ft Galactic, Rhiannon Giddens, Shinyribs, Steve Poltz, Handmade Moments, Achilles Wheel, New Monsoon, Hattie & Joe Craven Quartet, Tracorum, and much more

Camp Navarro
3 days of artists spanning a wide range of musical genres including Americana, Funk, Rock, Bluegrass, Folk, Blues and Gospel.
07/17

Shinyribs

Moe's Alley
We will maybe never know what Shinyribs is. Sometimes, it’s a sprawling multi-piece ensemble slapping the air until it grooves; sometimes he’s a somber subtle songwriter pouring poetry on the ground from a cup half full. Either way it’s always the house-party-meets-library that is, Kevin Russell.
07/17

Holly Bowling (7 & 8:30pm) (Two Nights)

SF Jazz
Master Pianist: Pianist Holly Bowling subverts convention with virtuosic playing, emotional immersion, and a thirst for invention. She returns with a set of new compositions after her sold-out Noise Pop performance devoted to the music of the Grateful Dead.
07/17

The Original Wailers ft Al Anderson

Cornerstone Berkeley
THE ORIGINAL WAILERS In 1974 when Bob Marley went solo, on the brink of international stardom, he surprised the music community by choosing as American born lead guitarist, Al Anderson. It was Anderson’s stunning lead work on such classics as No Woman, No Cry, & Three O’clock Road Block, that first alerted rock fans to the Wailer’s music.
07/18

Terrapin Roadshow ft Stu Allen, Grahame Lesh, Sunshine Garcia Becker, Scott Guberman, Sean Nelson, Scott Padden, Jon Chi, Greg Loiacono, and Reed Mathis

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre
The Terrapin Roadshow is a traveling concert series that brings the spirit, energy, and community of the old Terrapin Crossroads to a venue near you, firmly rooted in the songbook and style of Grateful Dead, while also leaving plenty of room to explore.
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07/18

Brit Floyd + Alan Parsons

Ironstone Amphitheatre
Brit Floyd and Alan Parsons represent a unique and captivating blend of musical innovation and tribute art, each bringing their distinct essence to the live stage. Brit Floyd is widely recognized as the world’s premiere Pink Floyd experience show.
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07/18

Holly Bowling (7 & 8:30pm) (Two Nights)

SF Jazz
Master Pianist: Pianist Holly Bowling subverts convention with virtuosic playing, emotional immersion, and a thirst for invention. She returns with a set of new compositions after her sold-out Noise Pop performance devoted to the music of the Grateful Dead.
07/18

JAD Experience presents ANIMALIS: a unique fusion of location, food, dance, music, and community

Tara Firma Farms
JAD Experience is a unique fusion of location, food, dance, music, and community, envisioned to form connections between people and place through visceral experience and art.
07/19

Terrapin Roadshow ft Stu Allen, Grahame Lesh, Jason Crosby, Alex Koford, Scott Law, Brian Rashap, Elliot Peck, and Tim Bluhm

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre
The Terrapin Roadshow is a traveling concert series that brings the spirit, energy, and community of the old Terrapin Crossroads to a venue near you, firmly rooted in the songbook and style of Grateful Dead, while also leaving plenty of room to explore.
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07/19

The Recyclists, Litty DeBungus, Rosewater

Ivy Room
The Recyclists’ groove is location based. They are driven by a love of horn lines, and a grand desire to funk it up. It’s all original music and always fun. + Litty deBungus is a 6-10 piece Funk ensemble from Oakland formed in 2018. With bass-driven rhythms, powerful horn section, searing guitar solos, and soulful vocals – the dance party never stops! + Rosewater Dreamy folk music meets vibrant, femme-forward pop – with a touch of sass. Rosewater is a vocal-powered quartet created by singer-songwriters Antonia Miran and Ellen Chamberlin. These two sirens hail from the East Bay and write songs full of poetry and grit that will crack your heart wide open.
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07/19

Brit Floyd

The Warfield
WISH YOU WERE HERE 50th Anniversary
07/19

Toad The Wet Sprocket, Sixpence None The Richer

The UC Theatre
Toad the Wet Sprocket, the beloved alternative rock band from Santa Barbara, California. Their ability to blend introspective songwriting with catchy, folk-influenced rock has cemented them as a lasting presence in the music world.
07/19

Fred Wesley & The New JB’s

Freight & Salvage
Funk: Fred Wesley & The New JB’s are the primary keepers of roots funk music. Wesley, one of the forefathers of funk, is the legendary bandleader, trombonist who helped make James Brown’s music what it was and later played a key role in the development of P-Funk. From 1968 to 1975, Wesley was music director, arranger, trombonist, and a primary composer for James Brown’s Band, The J.B.’s. And he is credited with helping the band to shift its sound from soul to funk.
07/19

JAD Experience presents ANIMALIS: a unique fusion of location, food, dance, music, and community

Tara Firma Farms
JAD Experience is a unique fusion of location, food, dance, music, and community, envisioned to form connections between people and place through visceral experience and art.
07/19

Mosswood Meltdown (7/19-7/20)ft DEVO, Osees, Bratmobile, Shannon & The Clams, and lots more

Mosswood Park
Oakland’s beloved punk rock/ new wave festival Mosswood Meltdown is returning July 19th and 20th, 2025 to Mosswood Park, the festival would not be complete without the inimitable and esteemed John Waters, who celebrates his 11th year as host in 2025.
07/19

Spacehall Sound Machine, Secret Sidewalk

The Faight Collective
ONE NIGHT ONLY!!! Underground sounds and community vibes at The Faight Collective – Featuring 2 of the west coast’s baddest instrumental ensembles Local Oakland legends @secretsidewalk bring theiroriginal blend of hiphop, jazz & psychedelic landscapes & San Diego’s Spacehall Sound Machine travels through space & time to make you groove
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07/20

Terrapin Roadshow ft Stu Allen, Grahame Lesh, Holly Bowling, Eric Krasno, Danny Luehring, Pete Sears, Barry Sless, and Alex Jordan

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre
The Terrapin Roadshow is a traveling concert series that brings the spirit, energy, and community of the old Terrapin Crossroads to a venue near you, firmly rooted in the songbook and style of Grateful Dead, while also leaving plenty of room to explore.
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07/20

Garrison Keillor Tonight

Presidio Theatre
Garrison Keillor Tonight is an afternoon of stand-up, storytelling, audience song, and poetry. One man, one microphone.
07/20

Stern Grove Festival: Girl Talk w/ Chromeo

Stern Grove
6/8 Lottery Opens: This event uses a lottery system for ticket distribution, see link
07/20

Shinyribs

Hopmonk Tavern Novato
KC Turner Presents: COOKOUT CONCERT SERIES: SHINYRIBS defies genres as a sonic melting pot of Texas blues, New Orleans R&B funk, horn-driven Memphis soul, country twang, border music, big band swing, and roots-rock. The Austin-based nine-piece (sometimes 10-piece) supergroup is led by Kevin Russell, the charismatic frontman with colorful suits and extravagant shoes who continuously swaps out an electric guitar for a ukulele and never falls short of creating a cinematic experience with on-stage antics that often include him donning a light-up cloak or leading a conga line through the crowd
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07/20

The Mermen

Great American Music Hall
The Mermen are an American instrumental rock band from San Francisco, California formed in 1989, since moved to Santa Cruz, California. The group’s sound was originally rooted in surf and psychedelic rock music of the 1960s, although they have made “sincere attempts to get away from the surf music label
07/20

JAD Experience presents ANIMALIS: a unique fusion of location, food, dance, music, and community

Tara Firma Farms
JAD Experience is a unique fusion of location, food, dance, music, and community, envisioned to form connections between people and place through visceral experience and art.
07/21

Ben Kweller

The Independent
BK is back and he’s not the same. Who could be after the heartbreak he’s endured since the sudden passing of his 16-year old son. Instead of hiding away, the beloved indie-rocker is walking through the fire of grief with intention and purpose. This unimaginable journey has led him to his seventh album, Cover The Mirrors, and the accompanying tour which begins on April 15th.
07/22

Lady Gaga (Three Nights)

Chase Center
The Mayhem Ball
07/22

Regina Spektor

The Masonic
Midsummer Daydream Tour: Regina Ilyinichna Spektor (born February 18, 1980) is a Russian-born American singer, songwriter, and pianist -Anti-folk, indie-pop, alternative rock
07/23

Deltron 3030 w/ Kid Koala x Lealani (Two Nights)

The Regency Ballroom
Deltron 3030 is an alternative hip hop supergroup composed of producer Dan the Automator, rapper Del the Funky Homosapien, and Kid Koala. They also collaborate with a variety of other musicians under many futuristic pseudonyms.
07/23

Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel

Sweetwater Music Hall
Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father, the legendary Dickey Betts, the second generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion, and six-string mastery. Backed by his band, Palmetto Motel, Betts delivers a dynamic live show filled with searing guitar solos, heartfelt storytelling, and a mix of classic influences with fresh energy.
07/23

North Mississippi Allstars

Hopmonk Tavern Novato
KC Turner Presents: COOKOUT CONCERT SERIES: NMA started by brother Luther and Cody Dickinson in 1996 as a loose collective of musicians from their North Mississippi home inspired by their father Jim Dickinson as well as neighbors and musical elders of their community; RL Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Otha Turner and Fred McDowell.
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07/23

La Gente SF

The Barlow Sebastopol
Wednesdays June 23rd from 4:00PMÐ8:00PM Come to Sebastopol local bites, good vibes and two sets of original music by LA GENTE SF at The BarlowÕs Summer Concert Series! Featuring a pop-up street market with food, drinks, and artisan goods, and a bar hosted by the Sebastopol Kiwanis Club. Bring your lawn chairs, your friends, and your dancing shoes. No cover! Website: https://thebarlow.net/pages/calendar
07/23

Love Mischief

Ashkenaz
One of Northern California’s freshest Jam bands, Love Mischief is a group of musicians with a united purpose: To pursue a sonic adventure through many musical landscapes in order to open hearts and minds.
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07/24

Tony & Tina’s Wedding

Presidio Theatre
Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience like no other! It’s an Off-Broadway comedy staged as a festive celebration in which the audience doesn’t just watch the show but participates directly in the fun as members of the family or friends of the bride and groom. $150.00 ticket includes Ceremony, Reception & Family Style Buffet. Cash Bar. All performances are limited to 200 people and will take place in the Presidio Theatre’s outdoor courtyard in a 2,400 square foot tent. Attendees will sit family style and seating is First-Come, First-Served. All parties will be able to sit together.
07/24

Deltron 3030 w/ Kid Koala x Lealani (Two Nights)

The Regency Ballroom
Deltron 3030 is an alternative hip hop supergroup composed of producer Dan the Automator, rapper Del the Funky Homosapien, and Kid Koala. They also collaborate with a variety of other musicians under many futuristic pseudonyms.
07/24

Lady Gaga (Three Nights)

Chase Center
The Mayhem Ball
07/24

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel

The Guild Theatre
Duane Betts (born April 16, 1978) is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter. He leads Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, and is a co-founding member of The Allman Betts Band
07/24

Summer Concert Series – Dirty Cello

Marin Art and Garden Center
07/25

Tony & Tina’s Wedding

Presidio Theatre
Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience like no other! It’s an Off-Broadway comedy staged as a festive celebration in which the audience doesn’t just watch the show but participates directly in the fun as members of the family or friends of the bride and groom. $150.00 ticket includes Ceremony, Reception & Family Style Buffet. Cash Bar. All performances are limited to 200 people and will take place in the Presidio Theatre’s outdoor courtyard in a 2,400 square foot tent. Attendees will sit family style and seating is First-Come, First-Served. All parties will be able to sit together.
07/25

Los Lonely Boys w/ Thee Sinseers and The Altons

The Mountain Winery
The Garza brothers rode their bluesy “Texican rock & roll” sound from San Angelo, Texas, to worldwide fame is one of rock’s great Cinderella tales.
07/26

Tony & Tina’s Wedding (1 & 7pm)

Presidio Theatre
Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience like no other! It’s an Off-Broadway comedy staged as a festive celebration in which the audience doesn’t just watch the show but participates directly in the fun as members of the family or friends of the bride and groom. $150.00 ticket includes Ceremony, Reception & Family Style Buffet. Cash Bar. All performances are limited to 200 people and will take place in the Presidio Theatre’s outdoor courtyard in a 2,400 square foot tent. Attendees will sit family style and seating is First-Come, First-Served. All parties will be able to sit together.
07/26

Father John Misty w/ Lucinda Williams, Hamilton Leithauser

Greek Theatre
Joshua Michael Tillman (born May 3, 1981), better known by his stage name Father John Misty, is an American musician. He is known for his satirical lyrics and eccentric performance style.
07/26

Lady Gaga (Three Nights)

Chase Center
The Mayhem Ball
07/26

Prezident Brown’s Birthday Bash w/ DJ SEP

Sweetwater Music Hall
Fitz Albert Cotterell aka Prezident Brown was born in Johnny’s Hill district on the Bullhead Mountain, Jamaica in the mid-1960’s and raised in Oracabessa, St Mary. He built up a reputation by performing on local sound systems throughout the 1980’s, under various names including Junior Ranking, before starting his recording career in the late 1980’s. He was given the name Prezident Brown by producer and sound system operator Jack Ruby, who made him the resident deejay on his Hi-Power sound system.
07/26

Petaluma Music Festival ft Wreckless Strangers, English Beat, Camper Van Beethoven, Ozomatli, Moonalice, Bellas Rayne & friends and lots more!

Sonoma-Marin Fairground
The 18th Annual Petaluma Music Festival “Keeping Music In The Schools” will feature: 14 fantastic bands on 3 stages, including nationally recognized artists
07/26

US Air Guitar National Finals

The Independent
San Francisco will host the National Finals for the first time since 2008. Regional Air Guitar Champions from twenty cities across the United States will converge to battle it out in the Bay. The winner will be crowned the 2025 US Air Guitar Champion and will proceed to represent the United States at the Air Guitar World Championships in Finland. This is the Super Bowl of Air Guitar.
07/26

Charlie Musselwhite

The Guild Theatre
Charlie Musselwhite’s journey through the blues was from his birth in Mississippi to Memphis, Chicago and California. Arriving in Chicago in the early sixties, he was just in time for the epochal blues revival. In 1966 at the age of 22 he recorded the landmark Stand Back! to rave reviews. A precipitous relocation to San Francisco in 1967, where his album was being played on underground radio, found him welcomed into the counterculture scene around the Fillmore West as an authentic purveyor of the real deal blues. Fifty years of nonstop touring!
07/26

Smokey Robinson

The Mountain Winery
Legacy Tour: The true musical legend that is Smokey Robinson announces four UK shows in July 2025, which will be his first in a decade, the year in which he marks the 50th Anniversary of his 1975 breakthrough album, “A Quiet Storm.” The Legacy Tour will highlight and celebrate this, as well as all of his top hits from throughout the decades
07/27

Tony & Tina’s Wedding (1 & 7pm)

Presidio Theatre
Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience like no other! It’s an Off-Broadway comedy staged as a festive celebration in which the audience doesn’t just watch the show but participates directly in the fun as members of the family or friends of the bride and groom. $150.00 ticket includes Ceremony, Reception & Family Style Buffet. Cash Bar. All performances are limited to 200 people and will take place in the Presidio Theatre’s outdoor courtyard in a 2,400 square foot tent. Attendees will sit family style and seating is First-Come, First-Served. All parties will be able to sit together.
07/27

Stern Grove Festival: Orville Peck w/ Jaime Wyatt

Stern Grove
6/15 Lottery Opens: This event uses a lottery system for ticket distribution, see link
07/27

Dispatch, John Butler, G. Love & Special Sauce, Donavon Frankenreiter

The Masonic
SUMMER TOUR 2025: Dispatch is an American indie/roots band + John Charles Wiltshire-Butler (born 1 April 1975), known as John Butler, an American-Australian singer, songwriter, and music producer best known for his time as the eponymous frontman of the John Butler Trio, a roots and jam band
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07/27

La Gente SF

Juilliard Park Santa Rosa
Sun, Jul 27 @ 5:00PM – 7:00PM Juilliard Park, 227 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa LA GENTE SF Return to the Live a Juilliard Music Festival in Santa Rosa. 100% free, performing two sets of original music for this outdoor dance party in the Park! bring your own picnic and drinks, get some sun and dance to some Cumbia con La Gente! https://www.srcity.org/2169/Live-at-Juilliard
07/29

Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion + The Mainliners

Fox Theater Oakland
LIVE 105 presents Summer of Discontent Tour: Dropkick Murphys proudly remain Boston’s rock n roll underdogs turned champions. Since 1996, the boys have created the kind of music that’s meant to be chanted at last call, in packed arenas, and during the fourth quarter, third period, or ninth inning of a comeback rally. Aside from essentially defining the California half-pipe punk blueprint, Bad Religion has defied the usual trend-shifts or values-ditched ubiquities of the usual punk band storyline and morphed along with challenging album after challenging album amid astoundingly consistent touring, retaining their core audience while roping in subsequent generations of anxiously energetic kids.
07/30

Tab Benoit

The Guild Theatre
I Hear Thunder Tour marks the long-awaited return of four-time Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit. Renowned for his distinctive guitar tone and Otis-Redding-esque voice, Benoit has been acaptivating figure in the roots music world for over thirty years.
07/30

Gogol Bordello, Puzzled Panther & Grace Bergere

The Mountain Winery
Gogol Bordello has spent over a decade electrifying audiences the world over with its internationally acclaimed gypsy-punk sound.
07/30

Tab Benoit

The Guild Theatre
I Hear Thunder Tour marks the long-awaited return of four-time Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit. Renowned for his distinctive guitar tone and Otis-Redding-esque voice, Benoit has been acaptivating figure in the roots music world for over thirty years.
07/31

Tab Benoit

Uptown Theatre Napa
JaM Cellars Presents: I Hear Thunder Tour marks the long awaited return of four time Grammy nominated artist Tab Benoit. Renowned for his distinctive guitar tone and Otis-Redding-esque voice, Benoit has been a captivating figure in the roots music world for over thirty years.
07/31

Wreckless Strangers, Gill Brothers Band

KRUSH Backyard Concerts Santa Rosa
Wreckless Strangers have been making waves with recent milestones, including an artist spotlight at the prestigious NAMM music trade show, the release of their critically acclaimed EP Blue Sky Fantasy, and a spot on Music Connection Magazine’s Hot 100 for 2024. Currently, Wreckless Strangers are back in the studio, working on their forthcoming new album. Wreckless Strangers is a collective of friends and musicians carrying the torch for San Francisco’s grand rock n roll tradition
07/31

Sun Ra Arkestra (Four Nights)

SF Jazz
Dance Floor Show: The enduring legacy of jazz visionary Sun Ra is celebrated by this ensemble made up of Arkestra veterans and a younger generation of exploratory musicians under the direction of saxophonist Knoel Scott, who has been an intrinsic part of the band for 46 years. They return with music from around the cosmos with varying sets from night to night.
07/31

Jon Chi Benefit for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation

Sweetwater Music Hall
Musical guests include: Elliott Peck, Reed Mathis, Angeline Saris, Teal Collins, Josh Zee, Jordan Feinstein, Lex Razon and many more. This cause is very meaningful to me as I have Crohn’s disease,” Chi said. “It caused me the greatest physical pain I have ever felt. Music has been a huge part of me regaining and maintaining my health. I consider it an honor to be able to play a show raising money for Crohn’s and Colitis research and education. ItÕs going to be a celebratory night of music that will hopefully help others struggling with this condition.Ó Proceeds from this event will support the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
07/31

The Heart of Town: Grahame Lesh & Friends (Three Nights)

Pier 48
SF Giants & Relix present at Pier 48 in Mission Rock a special three-night concert series hosted by Grahame Lesh & Friends, celebrating the Grateful DeadÕs 60th Anniversary and the spirit of San Francisco. Portion of Proceeds benfits Rex Foundation. Special guests rotating throughout the weekend: Adam Deitch, Alex Koford, Andy Frasco, Cody Dickinson, Cotter Ellis, Dan ÒLeboÓ Lebowitz, Duane Betts, Elliott Peck, Eric Krasno, Eric Coomes, Garret Deloian, Griffin Goldsmith, Holly Bowling, Ivan Neville, Jackie Greene, Jake Brownstein, Jake Peavy, Jason Crosby, Jennifer Hartswick, Jeremy Hoenig, John Lee Shannon, John Kadlecik, John Medeski, John Molo, JP McLean, Kanika Moore, Karina Rykman, Karl Denson, Leslie Mendelson, Luther Dickinson, Melvin Seals, Mikaela Davis, Natalie Cressman, Nathan Graham, Neal Francis, Nicki Bluhm, Pete Sears, Reed Mathis, Sam Grisman, Scott Law, Steve Molitz, Taylor Goldsmith, Tom Hamilton, Tony Hall, Trevor Weekz
08/01

Dead & Company w/ Billy Strings

Golden Gate Park Polo Field
Celebrating 60 Years of The Grateful Dead’s Music PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
08/01

Melvin Seals & JGB (Two Nights)

Great American Music Hall
Poolside Presents: Due to the recently announced Dead & Company shows in Golden Gate Park, we decided to update the times for Melvin Seals & JGB, Doors will be open at 9pm and the Show will now be at 10pm Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band.
08/01

Sun Ra Arkestra (Four Nights)

SF Jazz
Dance Floor Show: The enduring legacy of jazz visionary Sun Ra is celebrated by this ensemble made up of Arkestra veterans and a younger generation of exploratory musicians under the direction of saxophonist Knoel Scott, who has been an intrinsic part of the band for 46 years. They return with music from around the cosmos with varying sets from night to night.
08/01

Deltron 3030 w/ Kid Koala x Lealani

The Regency Ballroom
Deltron 3030 is an alternative hip hop supergroup composed of producer Dan the Automator, rapper Del the Funky Homosapien, and Kid Koala. They also collaborate with a variety of other musicians under many futuristic pseudonyms.
08/01

Jerry Garcia Street Naming

Harrington Street
Harrington Street in San Francisco’s Excelsior District is being renamed Jerry Garcia Street in honor of the Grateful Dead guitarist, who grew up on that block. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved the resolution to rename the street, which is a short, one-block stretch between Alemany Boulevard and Mission Street. The change officially recognizes the site of Garcia’s childhood home, a yellow house where he lived with his grandparents after his father’s death.
08/01

Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nick Tyrrel

The Mountain Winery
Legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd returns with a fiery slice of Southern style guitar rock heaven
08/01

The Heart of Town: Grahame Lesh & Friends (Three Nights)

Pier 48
SF Giants & Relix present at Pier 48 in Mission Rock a special three-night concert series hosted by Grahame Lesh & Friends, celebrating the Grateful DeadÕs 60th Anniversary and the spirit of San Francisco. Portion of Proceeds benfits Rex Foundation. Special guests rotating throughout the weekend: Adam Deitch, Alex Koford, Andy Frasco, Cody Dickinson, Cotter Ellis, Dan ÒLeboÓ Lebowitz, Duane Betts, Elliott Peck, Eric Krasno, Eric Coomes, Garret Deloian, Griffin Goldsmith, Holly Bowling, Ivan Neville, Jackie Greene, Jake Brownstein, Jake Peavy, Jason Crosby, Jennifer Hartswick, Jeremy Hoenig, John Lee Shannon, John Kadlecik, John Medeski, John Molo, JP McLean, Kanika Moore, Karina Rykman, Karl Denson, Leslie Mendelson, Luther Dickinson, Melvin Seals, Mikaela Davis, Natalie Cressman, Nathan Graham, Neal Francis, Nicki Bluhm, Pete Sears, Reed Mathis, Sam Grisman, Scott Law, Steve Molitz, Taylor Goldsmith, Tom Hamilton, Tony Hall, Trevor Weekz
08/02

Less Than Jake w/ Fishbone (ft Angelo Moore), The Suicide Machines, Catbite

The Regency Ballroom
Summer Circus Tour 2025: Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida, formed in 1992. + Fishbone is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1979, the band plays a fusion of ska, punk, funk, metal, reggae, and soul. AllMusic has described the group as “one of the most distinctive and eclectic alternative rock bands of the late 1980s.
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08/02

23rd Annual Jerry Day ft Melvin Seals & JGB, Stu Allen & Mars Hotel, and more

Jerry Garcia Amphitheater
Jerry Day is a civic and cultural event that celebrates one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time and San Francisco native son – Jerry Garcia. This event captures the true spirit of Jerry Garcia as we celebrate his legacy by uniting the diverse communities of San Francisco through Jerry’s music. This FREE community event at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park will feature performances from Melvin Seals & JBG, Stu Allen & Mars Hotel, and more!
08/02

Dead & Company w/ Sturgill “Johnny Blue Skies” Simpson

Golden Gate Park Polo Field
Celebrating 60 Years of The Grateful Dead’s Music PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
08/02

Melvin Seals & JGB (Two Nights)

Great American Music Hall
Poolside Presents: Due to the recently announced Dead & Company shows in Golden Gate Park, we decided to update the times for Melvin Seals & JGB, Doors will be open at 9pm and the Show will now be at 10pm Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band.
08/02

Jerry Nite: Jerry Day After Party & Pub Crawl

Excelsior District
Jerry Day turns into Jerry Nite with a FREE after-party pub crawl through the Excelsior District near Jerry’s childhood homes. Music starts at The Halfway Club at 5:30pm, then the crawl continues at Recovery Room, Check In Lounge, and more. Check out jerryday.org/jerry-day-after-parties for full lineup and times.
08/02

Sun Ra Arkestra (Four Nights)

SF Jazz
Dance Floor Show: The enduring legacy of jazz visionary Sun Ra is celebrated by this ensemble made up of Arkestra veterans and a younger generation of exploratory musicians under the direction of saxophonist Knoel Scott, who has been an intrinsic part of the band for 46 years. They return with music from around the cosmos with varying sets from night to night.
08/02

Nick Waterhouse, Los So-Lows

The Chapel
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Nick Waterhouse is a modern American singer-songwriter, record producer, guitarist and band leader. He released his debut album, Time’s All Gone, in 2012. Since then, he has released five more, the latest being The Fooler (2023). In his music you will hear echoes of things you might think you know, or believe you remember, filtered through the lens of idiosyncratic artistic perspective. You will hear rhythm and blues, garage rock, record shop soul and wee-small-hours balladry — but reconfigured, made new.
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08/02

The Heart of Town: Grahame Lesh & Friends (Three Nights)

Pier 48
SF Giants & Relix present at Pier 48 in Mission Rock a special three-night concert series hosted by Grahame Lesh & Friends, celebrating the Grateful DeadÕs 60th Anniversary and the spirit of San Francisco. Portion of Proceeds benfits Rex Foundation. Special guests rotating throughout the weekend: Adam Deitch, Alex Koford, Andy Frasco, Cody Dickinson, Cotter Ellis, Dan ÒLeboÓ Lebowitz, Duane Betts, Elliott Peck, Eric Krasno, Eric Coomes, Garret Deloian, Griffin Goldsmith, Holly Bowling, Ivan Neville, Jackie Greene, Jake Brownstein, Jake Peavy, Jason Crosby, Jennifer Hartswick, Jeremy Hoenig, John Lee Shannon, John Kadlecik, John Medeski, John Molo, JP McLean, Kanika Moore, Karina Rykman, Karl Denson, Leslie Mendelson, Luther Dickinson, Melvin Seals, Mikaela Davis, Natalie Cressman, Nathan Graham, Neal Francis, Nicki Bluhm, Pete Sears, Reed Mathis, Sam Grisman, Scott Law, Steve Molitz, Taylor Goldsmith, Tom Hamilton, Tony Hall, Trevor Weekz
08/03

Stern Grove Festival: Michael Franti & Spearhead w/ Black London

Stern Grove
6/22 Lottery Opens: This event uses a lottery system for ticket distribution, see link
08/03

Indigo Girls & Melissa Etheridge, KT Tunstall

Ironstone Amphitheatre
Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and guitarist. Her eponymous debut album was released in 1988 and became an underground success. It peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard 200: Heartland rock, roots rock, folk rock, blues rock
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08/03

The Fabulous Thunderbirds (3 & 6:30pm)

Blue Note Napa
For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group’s distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such barnburners as “Tuff Enuff” and “Wrap It Up”. Co-founder Kim Wilson, the sole original member, still spearheads the group as it evolves into its newest incarnation.
08/03

AXIAL TILT: A Grateful Dead 60th Anniversary Celebration ft Joan Osborne, John Kadlecik, Nate LaPointe, Mitch Stein, Stephen Ramirez, Pete Lavezzoli, Wally Ingram + Special Guests

Great American Music Hall
AXIAL TILT is the perfect way to wrap up what’s sure to be a historic weekend celebrating the Grateful Dead’s 60th Anniversary. With three sets (an acoustic set followed by two full-length electric sets) in a five-hour show starting at 9pm, it’s not just the ultimate Dead & Company after-party, but a one-night only musical experience celebrating the Grateful Dead’s enduring musical legacy.
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08/03

Dead & Company w/ Trey Anastasio Band

Golden Gate Park Polo Field
Celebrating 60 Years of The Grateful Dead’s Music PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
08/03

Sun Ra Arkestra (Four Nights)

SF Jazz
Dance Floor Show: The enduring legacy of jazz visionary Sun Ra is celebrated by this ensemble made up of Arkestra veterans and a younger generation of exploratory musicians under the direction of saxophonist Knoel Scott, who has been an intrinsic part of the band for 46 years. They return with music from around the cosmos with varying sets from night to night.
08/07

The Unauthorized Rolling Stones ft Rudy Colombini

Sweetwater Music Hall
Since their beginning in 2001, Rudy Colombini & The Unauthorized Rolling Stones have brought the excitement, energy, and all the hits of a live Rolling Stones show to stages across the country. Their show holds in reverence many legends of the classic rock years while maintaining their Rolling Stones core. Colombini’s staggering, Jaggeresque showmanship is hands down the best salute to Mick.
08/08

Dead on The Creek (8/8-8/10) ft Stu Allen & Mars Hotel, The Freestone Peaches, Halden Wofford & the Hi*Beams, Brown Eyed Women, Achilles Wheel, Broken Compass Bluegrass, Shakedown Strings, Alamo…

Black Oak Ranch
The beloved event inspired by the timeless music and spirit of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead is back! An intimate gathering in gorgeous Mendocino County featuring three days of mighty fine music, camping under the stars, delicious meals of locally-sourced ingredients, and activities for the whole family. This year’s lineup features a stellar roster of performers: Stu Allen & Mars Hotel, The Freestone Peaches, Halden Wofford & the Hi*Beams, Brown Eyed Women, Achilles Wheel, Broken Compass Bluegrass, Shakedown Strings, Alamo Mission Band, and Shakedown String Band. Dead on the Creek pays homage to the improvisational energy, deep connection, and sense of togetherness that Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead inspired in their fans. Starting as a small gathering of Deadheads on Uncle John’s property in Willits, it was moved to Black Oak Ranch in 2024. This festival creates a space where music lovers can gather to celebrate the shared spirit inspired by the legendary band that brought people together…
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08/08

San Jose Jazz Summer Jazz Fest (8/8-8/10) ft Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, Mavis Staples, Andre Cruz & Chris Lujan, Malo, Ghost-Note, Common, Butcher Brown, Tom Scott & the…

Plaza De Cesar Chavez
35th Summer Fest Headliners First Announcement! 3 days of LIVE music on 4 Outdoor Stages & 5 Indoor Stages
08/08

The Headhunters (6:30 & 9pm)

Blue Note Napa
The Headhunters, the legendary jazz-funk ensemble co-led by percussionist Bill Summers and drummer Mike Clark with NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison on alto saxophone, celebrated the band’s 50th anniversary in 2023.
08/08

Jillith Fair: Loving Jill Sobule ft Julie Wolf & Vicki Randle plus very special guests

Ivy Room
A celebration of Jill’s life benefiting the It Was A Good Life Foundation. More details to follow. Over the course of her career, Jill Sobule released a dozen albums spanning three decades of recording – tackling such topics as the death penalty, anorexia nervosa, shoplifting, reproduction, the French Resistance, adolescent malaise, LGBTQ issues, and the Christian Right, to name a few – with her trademark wit and aplomb. The Denver-born songwriter/guitarist/singer’s work was at once deeply personal and socially conscious, seriously funny and derisively tragic.
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08/09

Femi Kuti & The Positive Force w/ JUAN G, Madame Gandhi

The UC Theatre
Co Presented by KALW Music: unforgettable night of Afrobeat magic as the legendary Femi Kuti lights up The UC Theatre! Femi and continues the legacy of his father, Fela Kuti, while carving his own path as a global icon. Four time grammy-nominee Femi Kuti is going to perform a show that will speak to the soul. Femi has captivated audiences worldwide with his powerful horn lines, infectious grooves, and steadfast dedication. Don’t miss this night of grooves and powerful messages!
08/09

Wicked Messengers

Sweetwater Music Hall
Wicked Messengers performs the music of Jerry Garcia from Dylan to the Dead celebrating the final day of the Days Between week. Pat Nevins, Nick Sandoval, Michael Land, Jay Wilcox, Chris Ulep, Justin Wooster, Mo Sardella
08/09

311, Badflower, Sitting on Saturn

The Mountain Winery
Unity Tour 2025: 311 was formed in 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska by five friends: Nick Hexum (vocals/guitar), Tim Mahoney (guitar), SA Martinez (vocals/dj), Chad Sexton (drums), and P-Nut (bass). 31 years later, theyÕre still rocking together. Widely regarded as one of the most entertaining & dynamic live bands in the U.S., 311 mixes rock, rap, reggae, and funk into their own unique, hybrid sound.
08/10

Stern Grove Festival: Pointer Sisters w/ Lyrics Born

Stern Grove
5/29 Lottery Opens: This event uses a lottery system for ticket distribution, see link
08/12

Buddy Guy, Taj Farrant

The Mountain Winery
Damn Right Farewell: The title of Buddy Guy’s latest album says it all: The Blues Is Alive and Well. The legendary blues artist’s eighteenth solo LP and follow-up to 2015’s Born to Play Guitar showcases his raw and unadulterated sound, its fifteen tracks a true pleasure for aficionados and genre newcomers alike.
08/13

Counting Crows w/ The Gaslight Anthem

Greek Theatre
For more than two decades, the GRAMMY and Academy Award-nominated rock band Counting Crows have enchanted listeners worldwide with their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock & roll. Exploding onto the music scene in 1993 with their multi-platinum breakout album, August and Everything After, the band has gone on to release seven studio albums, selling more than 20 million records worldwide, and is revered as one of the worldÕs most pre-eminent live touring rock bands.
08/13

Wailing Souls

Sweetwater Music Hall
Formed in Trench Town, Kingston, Jamaica, in the late-1960s, Wailing Souls have experienced numerous transformations. Their discography (over 26 albums to date) includes singles recorded as The Renegades, Pipe & the Pipers, and Atarra. Sly & Robbie and the Roots Radics are only a few of the stellar musicians who have worked with Wailing Souls. Still one of the most powerful forces in Reggae.
08/14

Alabama Shakes

Greek Theatre
After an eight-year absence, Alabama Shakes are poised to make their return announcing a 2025 Tour across the U.S. The Athens, AL-raised band, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, and bassist Zac Cockrell exploded onto the scene in 2012 with their debut album Boys & Girls, (ATO Records), which entered BillboardÕs Independent Albums chart at No. 1. Boys & Girls earned the band multiple GRAMMY nominations and was hailed as one of the yearÕs best albums
08/14

Kokoroko

The Regency Ballroom
Kokoroko is a London-based septet led by Sheila Maurice-Grey and Onome Edgeworth playing a fusion of jazz and Afrobeat. In February 2019 they were named “ones to watch” by the Guardian, after their track “Abusey Junction” garnered 57 million views on YouTube.
08/14

Taj Mahal (Four Nights)

SF Jazz
On the heels of his triumphant 2023 concerts celebrating Harlem’s famed Savoy Ballroom, the blues legend and five-time GRAMMY winner returns with four nights of music including material from his new Concord Records album entitled Room on the Porch.
08/14

Sgt. Splendor ft Eric McFadden & Kate Vargas

Sweetwater Music Hall
Before joining forces, the duo behind Sgt. Splendor were already formidable solo artists, Kate Vargas chalking up acclaim at outlets like NPR, HuffPost, SPIN, No Depression Rolling Stone and Vice (including praise from the “Dean of American Rock Critics” Robert Christgau); and Eric McFadden amassing an impressive resume including stints on guitar with George Clinton & the P-Funk All Stars, Anders Osbourne, Fishbone’s Angelo Moore, and Eric Burdon & The Animals, plus a slew of solo albums.
08/15

Damian & Stephen Marley w/ J Boog

Ironstone Amphitheatre
Presented by Richter Entertainment Group Reggae royalty is coming to the Sierra Foothills this summer featuring Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Stephen Marley, with special guest J Boog. This unforgettable evening brings together two sons of the legendary Bob Marley–Damian and Stephen Marley–for a celebration of roots reggae, hip-hop, and soul-infused sounds that have captivated audiences around the globe.
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08/15

Taj Mahal (Four Nights)

SF Jazz
On the heels of his triumphant 2023 concerts celebrating Harlem’s famed Savoy Ballroom, the blues legend and five-time GRAMMY winner returns with four nights of music including material from his new Concord Records album entitled Room on the Porch.
08/15

Della Mae

Sweetwater Music Hall
Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated, all-women string band made up of founder and fiddle player Kimber Ludiker, lead vocalist/guitarist Celia Woodsmith, guitarist Avril Smith, and bassist Vickie Vaughn.
08/16

Stern Grove Festival Big Picnic Day 1: Damian Marley & Stephen Marley

Stern Grove
7/5 Lottery Opens: This event uses a lottery system for ticket distribution, see link
08/16

Leftover Salmon & The Infamous Stringdusters w/ Kitchen Dwellers

The Warfield
Rowdy Summer Nights Tour: Few bands stick around for thirty years. Even fewer bands leave a legacy during that time that marks them as a truly special, once-in-lifetime type band. And no band has done all that and had as much fun as Leftover Salmon. Since their earliest days as a forward thinking, progressive bluegrass band who had the guts to add drums to the mix and who was unafraid to stir in any number of highly combustible styles into their ever evolving sound,Nights Tour
08/16

Dustbowl Revival

Felton Music Hall
Dustbowl Revival blends roots-rock, soul, and New Orleans-style funk into a joyful, high-energy live show. With rich harmonies, horns, and heartfelt songwriting, their sound is equal parts vintage and fresh, guaranteed to get you dancing and feeling.
08/16

Taj Mahal (Four Nights)

SF Jazz
On the heels of his triumphant 2023 concerts celebrating Harlem’s famed Savoy Ballroom, the blues legend and five-time GRAMMY winner returns with four nights of music including material from his new Concord Records album entitled Room on the Porch.
08/16

The Sam Chase & The Untraditional w/ The Live Oaks

The Independent
The Sam Chase & The Untraditional hails from San Francisco, California. This juggernaut of a band blends rock n roll with folk music while maintaining the sensibilities and attitudes that come from growing up on a healthy diet of punk rock.
08/16

Mykal Rose (Black Uhuru)

Sweetwater Music Hall
Mykal Rose, the Grammy Award-winning voice formerly of Black Uhuru is an R&B and neo-soul artist. In Kingston, Jamaica in the early 70s, Mykal Rose (then Michael) got his start opening for Roberta Flack and playing with Fab 5 and other hotel showbands. As lead vocalist, he and other Black Uhuru members won reggae’s first Grammy award for the album Anthem in 1984.
08/16

Diana Ross

The Mountain Winery
Diana Ross defines an icon. A national treasure with a magnificent legacy that has changed the course of music history and popular culture. Ms. Ross is a creator of life, an alchemist of an unprecedented career that has made her the most successful recording artist and entertainer of all time.
08/17

Terrapin Roadshow ft Nicki Bluhm, Jackie Greene, Jeremy Hoenig, Grahame Lesh, Adam Macdougall, and JP McLean + Broken Compass

Truckee Amphitheater
The Terrapin Roadshow is a traveling concert series that brings the spirit, energy, and community of the old Terrapin Crossroads to a venue near you, firmly rooted in the songbook and style of Grateful Dead, while also leaving plenty of room to explore.
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08/17

Stern Grove Festival Big Picnic Day 2: Diana Ross

Stern Grove
7/6 Lottery Opens: This event uses a lottery system for ticket distribution, see link
08/17

Dustbowl Revival, Wolf Jett

Cafe Du Nord
Live Nation Presents: Dustbowl Revival has always been about pushing the boundaries of what American roots music can be. After celebrating over a decade of sonic adventuring and playing thousands of shows together in ten countries and counting, the group collected a devoted fanbase globally.
08/17

Taj Mahal (Four Nights)

SF Jazz
On the heels of his triumphant 2023 concerts celebrating Harlem’s famed Savoy Ballroom, the blues legend and five-time GRAMMY winner returns with four nights of music including material from his new Concord Records album entitled Room on the Porch.
08/19

Blues Traveler + Gin Blossoms w/ Spin Doctors

The Mountain Winery
In 1987 the four original members of Blues Traveler-John Popper, Chandler Kinchla, Brendan Hill, and the late Bobby Sheehan – gathered in their drummer’s parent’s basement in Princeton, NJ to jam. From these high school sessions emerged a band that would go on to release 14 studio albums and counting, four of which have gone gold, three platinum, and one six-times platinum – selling more than 10 million combined units worldwide. Over an illustrious career Blues Traveler has played over 2,000 live shows in front of more than 30 million people, and, in “Run-Around,” had the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history, which earned them a Grammy¨ for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
08/19

Blues Traveler + Gin Blossoms w/ Spin Doctors

The Mountain Winery
In 1987 the four original members of Blues Traveler–John Popper, Chandler Kinchla, Brendan Hill, and the late Bobby Sheehan–gathered in their drummerÕs parentÕs basement in Princeton, NJ to jam. From these high school sessions emerged a band that would go on to release 14 studio albums and counting, four of which have gone gold, three platinum, and one six-times platinum- selling more than 10 million combined units worldwide. Over an illustrious career Blues Traveler has played over 2,000 live shows in front of more than 30 million people, and, in “Run-Around,” had the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history, which earned them a Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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08/19

Glass Beams

The Catalyst Club
Glass Beams is the music project of Indian-Australian multi-instrumentalist and producer Rajan Silva. He founded the group in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The band blends Eastern musical elements with contemporary Western music. On stage and in music videos, the band appears in bejewelled doily-like masks.
08/21

Trampled By Turtles & Shakey Graves

The Mountain Winery
Trampled By Turtles, from Duluth, Minnesota, carving out a fast, frenetic sound that owed as much to rock & roll as bluegrass.
08/22

My Morning Jacket w/ Melt

Greek Theatre
MY MORNING JACKET “is” ON TOUR: My Morning Jacket’s 10th studio album and first full-length new collection in more than three years, is arrives via ATO Records on Friday, March 21. Produced by 3x GRAMMY¨ Award-winner Brendan O’Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam), the album is heralded by the ravishing lead single, “Time Waited.” For more than 25 years, My Morning Jacket have achieved an incredibly rare feat in the world of rock n roll — upholding a long-established cultural legacy while sustaining all the curiosity and creative hunger of their very earliest days. In a monumental step for the Louisville, KY-bred five-piece led by vocalist/guitarist Jim James
08/22

A Benefit for Sweet Relief Musicians Fund: Lester Chambers & The Mud Stompers w/ Dylan Chambers & The Midnight Tran

Sweetwater Music Hall
Come dance the night away for a great cause with Lester Chambers The Mud Stompers at The Sweetwater in Mill Valley, CA. Dylan Chambers The Midnight Transit will be also joining the lineup for what will be a stellar night of rock music. Proceeds from the show will benefit Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, who provide services and financial assistance for career musicians and music industry professionals.
08/23

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

Fox Theater Oakland
Ben Harper is one of the premiere songwriters of his generation. He is also one of the most versatile and brave songwriters, fearlessly working in a cross-section of genres, ranging from pop, reggae and soul, to blues, rock, funk and folk.
08/23

The Budos Band w/ Secret Chiefs 3

The Warfield
As usual, these Budos band songs are chopped up and splashed with the heavy horns so integral to The Budos sound, weaving melodies through the muscular rhythms and even deepening the groove when it calls for it.
08/23

Dead Set on The Bay VII ft Dave A’Bear, Bill MckKy, Elliott Peck, Zach Jones, Chris Sheldon, Matt A’Bear, and Jeff Hobbs

Luxe Cruises Fume Blanc
Mr. Hat Presents 4:20 PM – 9:00 PM WE SAIL FROM 5-9, Be there for boarding by 4:30 please Luxe Cruises Fume Blanc | 2394 Mariner Square Drive STE B, Alameda, CA
08/23

Snarky Puppy

Blue Note Summer Sessions
Blue Note Napa outdoor Summer Sessions! Location: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa 94558. Doors 5:30PM / Show 7PM event is OUTSIDE, RAIN OR SHINE. Snarky Puppy, 5 times Grammy winning collective “has always been a band that prioritizes the sound of the music,” says bandleader and bassist Michael League. Displaying a wide array of influences including funk, rhythm & blues, hard rock, classic soul, modern gospel, new tech, fusion and jazz, Snarky Puppy isn’t exactly a jazz band, it’s not a fusion band and it’s definitely not a jam band. It’s probably best to take Nate Chinen of the New York Times’ advice, as stated in an online discussion about the group, to “take them for what they are, rather than judge them for what theyÕre not.”
08/24

Cyndi Lauper w/ Jake Wesley Rogers

Shoreline Amphitheatre
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour
08/24

Dot’s Sunday Hoedown ft West of Texas, The Emeryvillians, Tell River

Ivy Room
handsome hawk valentine & ivy room present: West of Texas’ Jerry Zinn ready to deliver a uniquely modern yet classic country experience. The bearded frontman of the Los Angeles-based honky tonk band West of Texas, Zinn has spent the past 20 years creating music and living a life worthy of his classic country sound.
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08/24

Mad Caddies, HR (Bad Brains)

Ivy Room
Santa Barbara, California, in 1995, the Mad Caddies quickly emerged as a unique force in the music scene with their original name “The Ivy League”. Known for their energetic blend of ska and punk rock, they add unique touches of reggae and jazz to create a distinctive and catchy sound. + Paul “HR” Hudson was born in Liverpool, England, in 1956, to a Jamaican mother and American father who moved him to the States. HR is best known as the front man for the iconic punk band Bad Brains. HR and his brother, Earl, together with friends Gary ÒDr. KnowÓ Miller and Darryl Jenifer, began as Mind Power, a jazz fusion band, then formed Bad Brains in 1979.
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08/26

Bela Fleck and The Flecktones

The UC Theatre
Groundbreaking banjoist, composer and bandleader, Bela Fleck has reconvened the original line-up of the Grammy-winning quartet Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, with pianist/harmonica player Howard Levy back in the fold alongside Fleck, bassist Victor Wooten, and percussionist/ Drumitarist Roy “Futureman” Wooten.
08/26

Michael Franti & Spearhead, Tank and The Bangas

The Mountain Winery
Welcome to the Family Tour: Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician, activist and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, worldwide philanthropic efforts and the power of optimism. Throughout his multi-decade career, Franti has earned three Billboard No. 1’s with triumphantly hopeful hits “Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You)” and “I Got You,” as well as six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA Singles and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums.
08/28

Pixies, Spoon w/ Fazerdaze

Greek Theatre
LIVE 105 presents North American Tour: The Pixies are an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 1986 by Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals) and David Lovering (drums).
08/28

The Blues Project

Sweetwater Music Hall
The Blues Project is an American band formed in New York City’s Greenwich Village neighborhood in 1965. feat Roy Blumenfeld, Dave Aguilar, Tim Eschliman, mark newman, Ken Clark
08/28

Summer Concert Series – Matt Jaffe

Marin Art and Garden Center
08/28

ZZ Top, Night Ranger

The Mountain Winery
ZZ TOP a/k/a “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas,” lay undisputed claim to being the longest running major rock band with original personnel intact and, in 2004, the Texas trio was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Of course, there are only three of them Ð Billy F Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Frank Beard — but it’s still a remarkable achievement that they’re still very much together after almost 45 years of rock, blues, and boogie on the road and in the studio.
08/29

The Black Radio Experience (8/29-8/31) ft Robert Glasper, Questlove, The Roots, Big Daddy kane Ft Talib Kweli, Soul Rebels, and lots more

Blue Note Summer Sessions
Blue Note Napa outdoor Summer Sessions! Location: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa 94558. Doors 5:30PM / Show 7PM event is OUTSIDE, RAIN OR SHINE. The Black Radio Experience is back at The Meritage Resort and Spa this summer, bigger and better than ever! For 3 incredible days, legendary artists and passionate music lovers will come together for a celebration unlike any other. From jazz, hip-hop, and R&B to soul, spoken word, and live DJ sets, we’re celebrating the sound, legacy, and future of music in all its forms. Robert Glasper, the heart and soul of the festival, returns to lead this iconic weekend, bringing his visionary energy to a lineup that will blow you away.
08/29

ZZ Top w/ Night Ranger & Molly Hatchet

Ironstone Amphitheatre
That Little Ol’ Band from Texas is rolling into Murphys, CA for a night of legendary rock under the stars — and they’re bringing the heat with special guests Night Ranger and Molly Hatchet!
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08/29

April & Monroe Grisman Band w/ Lorin Rowan & The DeepBlue Jam

Sweetwater Music Hall
An evening of Americana, Reggae, RockNRoll, Soul
08/30

The Offspring w/ Jimmy Eat World, New Found Glory

Shoreline Amphitheatre
Live 105 Presents SUPERCHARGED Worldwide in ’25: The Offspring is an American rock band formed in Garden Grove, California, in 1984. Originally formed under the name Manic Subsidal punk rock, melodic hardcore
09/04

Goo Goo Dolls w/ Dashboard Confessional

Greek Theatre
Summer Anthem Tour: Formed by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac in Buffalo, NY in 1986, Goo Goo Dolls have quietly broken records, contributed a string of staples to the American songbook, connected to millions of fans, and indelibly impacted popular music for three-plus decades.
09/04

Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles

SF Jazz
Dance Floor Show: 2025-26 Season Opening Week -Keyboard master, bandleader, composer, and former member of Snarky Puppy, Cory Henry returns with his incendiary Funk Apostles band, performing music from across his career including material from his GRAMMY-nominated Culture Collective release, Operation Funk. “One of the finest Hammond B-3 organ players of his generation”
09/05

Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles

SF Jazz
Dance Floor Show: 2025-26 Season Opening Week -Keyboard master, bandleader, composer, and former member of Snarky Puppy, Cory Henry returns with his incendiary Funk Apostles band, performing music from across his career including material from his GRAMMY-nominated Culture Collective release, Operation Funk. “One of the finest Hammond B-3 organ players of his generation”
09/06

Everclear

August Hall
Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour: Everclear is an American rock band formed in Portland, Ore, in 1991, formed by Art Alexakis, the band’s lead songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist
09/06

Mino 4 Miles

Presidio Theatre
Famed percussionist and vocalist Mino Cinelu has assembled an exclusive all-star group to perform his own original compositions and to celebrate Miles Davis’s Centennial. Cinelu performed on Davis’s seminal albums We Want Miles (1982), Star People (1983), and Decoy (1984) and toured extensively with him. This group was assembled for this Presidio Theatre performance and features SFJAZZ Collective trumpeter Michael Rodriguez, MONK’estra leader and Grammy-winning pianist John Beasley, former SFJAZZ Collective bassist Matt Penman, and the current Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra drummer and former SFJAZZ Collective member Obed Calvaire.
09/06

Blind Boys of Alabama & Cory Henry (Two Nights)

SF Jazz
Gospel Icons: More than a gospel institution, the Blind Boys of Alabama are a cultural force that has swept up musicians from every stylistic precinct, including Prince, Willie Nelson, Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, and Ben Harper. With six GRAMMY Awards (including one for lifetime achievement) and a sumptuous repertoire of soaring anthems, the group is a gospel standard bearer that has crossed over without adopting secular songs.
09/06

Supergrass

The Warfield
I SHOULD COCO | 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR: Supergrass (Britpop, alternative rock) are an English rock band formed 1993. For the majority of the band’s tenure, the line-up consisted of brothers Gaz (lead vocals, guitar) and Rob Coombes (keyboards), Mick Quinn (bass, backing vocals) and Danny Goffey (drums, backing vocals). Originally a three-piece, the band was officially joined by Rob Coombes in 2002, signed to Parlophone Records in 1994 and produced I Should Coco (1995), the best-selling debut album for the label since the Beatles’ Please Please Me. Their first album’s fourth single, “Alright”, was an international hit.
09/07

The Flaming Lips + Modest Mouse

Greek Theatre
Formed in Oklahoma City, OK in 1983, The Flaming Lips have since become one of the most iconic, influential, unpredictable, and vital forces in American alternative rock music. The band has garnered three GRAMMY Awards, a Tony nomination, and an RIAA Gold-certified Record for Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. Q Magazine named them one of the 50 Bands to See Before You Die.
09/07

Santigold

Blue Note Summer Sessions
Blue Note Napa outdoor Summer Sessions! Location: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa 94558. Doors 5:30PM / Show 7PM event is OUTSIDE, RAIN OR SHINE. Santigold is a genre-defying musician, style renegade, and visionary artist across multiple platforms celebrated for her fearless ability to fuse unexpected elements into bold new work. An artist whose perseverance relies on invention, her singular aesthetic has made her a major muse watched by the inspired world. In the four years since Santigold’s incendiary I Don’t Want: The Gold Fire Sessions mixtape which was acclaimed for its adventurous experimentation with Afro-Caribbean rhythms, she provided backing vocals for several songs on Tyler, the Creator’s, Igor, as well as collaborating on his Grinch-Inspired Christmas song, “Lights On”.
09/07

Fantastic Negrito + Anna Moss

Felton Music Hall
Fantastic Negrito brings a fierce blend of blues, rock, and soul, fueled by gritty vocals and powerful storytelling. A three-time Grammy winner, he transforms struggle into celebration with every dynamic performance.
09/07

Blind Boys of Alabama & Cory Henry (Two Nights)

SF Jazz
Gospel Icons: More than a gospel institution, the Blind Boys of Alabama are a cultural force that has swept up musicians from every stylistic precinct, including Prince, Willie Nelson, Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, and Ben Harper. With six GRAMMY Awards (including one for lifetime achievement) and a sumptuous repertoire of soaring anthems, the group is a gospel standard bearer that has crossed over without adopting secular songs.
09/10

Sierra Hull w/ Stephanie Lambring

The Independent
Sierra Hull is a two-time Grammy-nominated mandolin virtuoso and the first woman to win IBMA’s Mandolin Player of the Year–six times and counting. With a genre-defying sound rooted in bluegrass, sheÕs performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the White House and collaborated with icons like Dolly Parton, BŽla Fleck, and Brandi Carlile.
09/12

Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts

Shoreline Amphitheatre
Love Earth world tour
09/12

Train w/ Edwin McCain

Ironstone Amphitheatre
Multi-platinum, Grammy-winning rock band Train is set to return to the Ironstone Amphitheater on Friday, September 12, 2025, as part of their highly anticipated Summer 2025 Tour. Joining them for the evening will be special guest and soulful singer-songwriter Edwin McCain.
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09/12

Bomba Estereo + Rawayana

Greek Theatre
ASTROPICAL TOUR 2025: Bomba Estereo is a Colombian band founded in Bogota in 2005 by Simon Mejia. Their music has been described as “electro tropical” or “psychedelic cumbia. For the past couple of years, Bomba Estereo vocalist Liliana “Li” Saumet knew that she wanted to collaborate with Rawayana.
09/13

Mavis Staples w/ Fantastic Negrito

Blue Note Summer Sessions
Blue Note Napa outdoor Summer Sessions! Location: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa 94558. Doors 5:30PM / Show 7PM event is OUTSIDE, RAIN OR SHINE. Mavis Staples + the fantastic Fantastic Negrito!
09/13

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Felton Music Hall
Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen serve up a deep, funky dose of New Orleans soul, steeped in piano-driven grooves and rich, rhythmic swagger. Cleary’s masterful musicianship and his band’s tight, joyful energy make every set feel like a Big Easy celebration.
09/13

TWRP w/ Los Angeles Power Disco

Cornerstone Berkeley
The Longest Weekend 2025 Tour: TWRP (disemvoweling of twerp), band always performs in full costume, with their faces and real names unknown, world’s first four-man one-man-band; formerly known as Tupper Ware Remix Party, ia Canadian rock band originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Initially founded in 2007 – Electronic rock, synth-pop, electro-funk, funk rock + Los Angeles Power Disco most commonly associated with the band COBRA MAN, a 7-person ensemble led by Andy Harry and Sarah Rayne. This genre, as embodied by COBRA MAN, blends elements of punk, disco, funk, and even Italo disco
09/13

Sound Summit: Cake, Alvvays, Real Estate, and Wolf Jett + STAND: Tribute to Sly Stone ft Taj Mahal, Narada Michale Walden, Martin Luther McCoy & more

Mountain Theater
Produced as an annual celebration of Mount Tamalpais State Park by Roots & Branches Conservancy, Sound Summit has raised over $250,000 for Mount Tam to date and funded a broad range of meaningful projects on the mountain,
09/14

Billy Idol + Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

Greek Theatre
It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again! 2025: 46 years into his recording career, Billy Idol is still the ever-moving myth, the intellectual/feral internet-age bookworm/caveman of our dreams, finding modern language for the fiery, Eddie Cochran-meets-Ziggy Stardust rip n roar that he’s been making since he first stepped on stage
09/14

David Lee Roth

Blue Note Summer Sessions
Blue Note Napa outdoor Summer Sessions! Location: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa 94558. Doors 5:30PM / Show 7PM event is OUTSIDE, RAIN OR SHINE. Rock and roll icon David Lee Roth, the voice of Van Halen, has left an indelible mark on rock music.
09/14

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Sweetwater Music Hall
After thirty-five years of being at the forefront of the ever-evolving musical landscape of New Orleans, Grammy Award winner Jon Cleary decided to bring that sound back home, both figuratively and literally. He assembled his Absolute Monster Gentlemen (his acclaimed all-star big band)
09/18

Coheed And Cambria w/ Taking Back Sunday, Foxing

Greek Theatre
For the last 20 years, Coheed and Cambria have continuously broken the mold of what a rock band can be, forging their own path and building a universe around their music unlike any other.
09/18

Red Baraat

Presidio Theatre
Red Baraat is a pioneering band from Brooklyn, New York. Conceived by dhol player Sunny Jain, the group has drawn worldwide praise for its singular sound that merges hard driving Punjabi rhythms with elements of hip-hop, jazz, and raw punk energy.
09/18

Jammin on the Rogue (9/18-9/21)

Wild & Scenic Oregon Rogue River
Join OARS and professional musicians Joe Craven, Matt Hartle & Larry Graff for a musical journey down the Rogue River in Oregon
09/19

An Evening with North Mississippi Allstars

The Independent
Still Shakin’ Tour: NMA started by brother Luther and Cody Dickinson in 1996 as a loose collective of musicians from their North Mississippi home inspired by their father Jim Dickinson as well as neighbors and musical elders of their community; RL Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Otha Turner and Fred McDowell.
09/20

North Mississippi Allstars

Felton Music Hall
09/21

The Who

Shoreline Amphitheatre
The Song Is Over – North American Farewell Tour
09/21

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band

Ironstone Amphitheatre
For Ringo Starr’s 2025 tour with The All Starr Band, the lineup remains the same as previous tours: Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Hamish Stuart, Warren Ham, Gregg Bissonette, and Buck Johnson playing with Ringo on his US tour in the spring of 2025.
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09/23

Band of Horses and Iron & Wine

The Warfield
Band of Horses is an American rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle, Washington. Led by singer-songwriter Ben Bridwell Southern rock, alternative rock, power pop, folk rock + Samuel Ervin Beam (born July 26, 1974), known by his stage name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter, folk folk rock.
09/26

UB40 w/ The English Beat

The Warfield
The Relentless Tour 2025: World-famous reggae stars UB40 are set to mark their 40th anniversary with a 2018 US tour and first album release in over four years. + The Beat led by Dave Wakeling (known in the USA & Canada as the English Beat and in Australia as the British Beat) are an English band formed in Birmingham, England, in 1978, their music fuses Latin, ska, pop, soul, reggae and punk rock.
09/27

An Evening with Andy Summers (The Police)

Presidio Theatre
Presidio Theatre & Guitar Player Present. Ranked by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest guitarists ever, The Police’s Andy Summers brings his one-man-show to the Presidio Theatre. Summers will play guitar, including The Police classics, and share stories and photos he’s taken over the years. This multimedia show gives fans a great insight into his work and a moment with a legend.
09/27

Robin Trower, Katy Guillen and The Drive

The Fillmore
Robin Leonard Trower (born 9 March 1945) is an English rock guitarist and producer who achieved success with Procol Harum from 1967 until 1971 and as the bandleader of his own power trio known as the Robin Trower Band. Blues Rock
10/02

A Tribute To Emmylou Harris & 25 Years of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass ft Emmylou Harris, Allison Russell, Albert Lee, Buddy Miller, Margo Price, Patty Griffin, Rodney Crowell, Rosanne Cash, Shawn…

The Masonic
10/07

Durand Jones & The Indications, The Psycodelics

Fox Theater Oakland
Flowers Tour 2025: Durand Jones & The Indications are equally beloved for their energetic, joyous shows, dual lead singers, and thoughtful songwriting. From an Indiana basement (where the band recorded their 2016 self-titled debut LP as college students), the band has catapulted into the soul limelight and onto an international stage. Pushing beyond the boundaries of the funk and soul on their previous releases, The Indications’ third album, Private Space, unlocks the door to a wider range of sounds and launches boldly into a world of synthy modern soul and disco beats dotted with strings – Retro-soul, contemporary R&B
10/14

Judas Priest & Alice Cooper

Shoreline Amphitheatre
10/15

Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) ft Frank Carter w/ The Molotovs

The Warfield
The Sex Pistols an English punk rock band formed in London in 1975. Although their initial career lasted just two and a half years, they became culturally influential in popular music. The band initiated the punk movement in the United Kingdom and later inspired many punk, post-punk and alternative rock musicians. Now fronted by Frank Carter who on the afternoon of his first appearance onstage with the Sex Pistols, last summer at Bush Hall, his peaceful afternoon stroll on the streets of Shepherd’s Bush was interrupted by a stranger sat outside a pub. “Big shoes,” the man shouted; nothing more, nothing less.
10/18

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

The Fillmore
Christone “Kingfish” IngramÕs journey began in Clarksdale, Mississippi, where he was born into a musical family and quickly took to instruments, starting with drums and bass before falling in love with the guitar. He honed his craft through the Delta Blues Museum’s music program and mentorship from local legends, developing a distinctive sound and earning the nickname “Kingfish.” By high school, he was playing iconic local venues and performing across the country and abroad, even making an appearance at the White House. His powerful performances and viral videos drew widespread attention, leading to national recognition and major opportunities. Through relentless touring and recording, Kingfish continues to push blues forward with extraordinary talent, passion, and a deep sense of purpose.
10/18

Yusuf / Cat Stevens

The Masonic
Cat On The Road To Findout – The Book Tour
10/22

The Revivalists, The Main Squeeze

Fox Theater Oakland
All in the Family: 10 Years of Men Amongst Mountains: Eight-piece rock n roll collective The Revivalists ave made the journey from hole-in-the-wall gigs to sold-out shows at hallowed venues, multiplatinum success, more than 800 million streams and major media praise.
10/24

The New Mastersounds

The Fillmore
Ta-Ta For Now Tour: The New Mastersounds are a British four-piece jazz fusion and blues/funk band from Leeds, England. Over the last 16 years, they have issued ten studio albums, two live dates, two remix collections, and a compilation album. ft. guitarist and producer Eddie Roberts
10/28

Geese, Racing Mount Pleasant

The Fillmore
The Getting Killed Tour: Geese are an American rock band formed in 2016 in Brooklyn, New York. Post-punk, indie rock, art punk, alt-country, country rock
11/11

Neko Case, John Grant

The Masonic
Neko Richelle Case (born Sept 8, 1970) is an American singer-songwriter and member of the Canadian indie rock group the New Pornographers.
11/12

Patti Smith & Her Band perform Horses

Fox Theater Oakland
On the 50th Anniversary perform Horses
11/13

Patti Smith & Her Band perform Horses

The Masonic
50th Anniversary perform Horses
11/13

The Darkness

The Fillmore
Dreams on Toast: : The Darkness are a British hard rock band formed in Lowestoft in 2000. The band consists of Justin Hawkins (vocals, guitar), his brother Dan Hawkins (guitar), Frankie Poullain (bass) and Rufus Tiger Taylor (drums). hard rock, glam rock
11/21

Gogo Penguin

The Fillmore
GoGo Penguin are an English band from Manchester, consisting of pianist Chris Illingworth, bassist Nick Blacka, and drummer Jon Scott. They formed in 2012, and as of 2025, they have released seven studio albums, two EPs, and three live albums. The band’s music features breakbeats, minimalist piano melodies, powerful basslines, electronica-inspired drums, and anthemic riffs. Their music also incorporates elements of trip-hop, jazz, rock, and classical.
11/22

Built To Spill, Larry Yes, Braided Waves

Gundlach Bundschu Winery
At Gundlach Bundschu Winery, we invite you to immerse yourself in the magic of our historic Redwood Barn for Built to Spill is an American indie rock band that formed in Boise, Idaho, in 1992. Centered on lead vocalist and guitarist Doug Martsch, the only permanent member, Built to Spill has released nine albums since its inception.
12/05

Jorma Kaukonen’s 85th Birthday

The Masonic
Jorma Ludwik Kaukonen Jr. is an American blues, folk, and rock guitarist. Kaukonen performed with Jefferson Airplane, and still performs regularly on tour with Hot Tuna, which started as a side project with bassist Jack Casady, and as of early 2024 has continued for 55 years
12/11

The Bouncing Souls

The UC Theatre
Join us for an unforgettable night as The Bouncing Souls take over our stage at The UC Theatre on their EAST COAST! F#CK YOU! TOUR. Accompanied by special guests H2O, Dave Hause & The Mermaid, and The Mercy Union. Their timeless beats and incredible stage precense make this show one you don’t want to miss! The Bouncing Souls are something of a punk rock institution. The band have been consistently churningout their beloved brand of anthemic punk since 1989, and have earned an intensely loyal fanbase withtireless touring and anunrelenting love of making music. As the band approached the creation of theirtenth full length, they sought to make a record that captured the spirit of their earlier work, whileincorporating who they are today. That record is Simplicity and its 13 tracks of undeniably infectiouspunk rock prove that The Bouncing Souls have a lot more to say.
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