The BISS List The BISS List

Formed over two decades ago, the funk six-piece The Motet have learned to work as an interlocking unit, with each member bolstering one another towards the best creative output. This symbiosis has led to a unique style and cohesive musical chemistry, as seen in the band’s immaculate live performances and seamless blend of funk, soul, jazz, and rock. Now with vocal powerhouse Sarah Clarke! Polyrhythmics’ sound originated in Seattle’s underground deep funk scene combining impossibly tight grooves with bold brass and hypnotic percussion that showcased elements of R&B, progressive jazz, and Afrobeat which defined the instrumental group’s early era sound.

03/13

Tori Roze and The Hot Mess, Harold Imperiled

Tori Roze and The Hot Mess are a soulful force to be reckoned with. This band busts straight through the glass ceiling of genre-bending: original funky jazzy neo-soul music exploding with grit, integrity, and vulnerability. + Harold Imperiled A product of the Bay Area’s rich jazz and jam rock scene AND the bandÕs shared love of 70’s soul-jazz, funk, and early rock fusion, Harold GROOVES

Great American Music Hall

03/13

Mac Ayres

The Piano Tour R&B, soul, funk, jazz fusion, vaporwave

03/13

SLIDE! Funk Jam w/ Anthony Ant

Starry Plough

Free Funk Night weekly fix of funk, groove, and soul at Berkeley’s Free Funk Night! every Thursday at The Starry Plough for an electrifying night featuring a live funk house band from 9 PM-11 PM, followed by a community jam session from 11 PM-1 AM. Bringing the heat every Thursday, a featured vocalist will be performing throughout the night. Hosted by the one and only Anthony Ant, this night is all about community, creativity, and unfiltered musical expression

03/13

Sonamo

SONAMO Ð 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 Sonam, and it would be eclectic and open-minded-

03/13

Toubab Krewe

Boom Boom Room

TOUBAB KREWE carries echoes of African greats like Ali Farka Toure, Orchestra Baobab and Salif Keita, no doubt picked up during the group’s travels to study and live in Guinea, Ivory Coast and Mali.

03/14

The Garcia Project

Cornerstone Berkeley

The Garcia Project is the only nationally touring tribute that performs full, classic Jerry Garcia Band set lists from 1976-1995! Not a Grateful Dead tribute, but a tribute to Jerry Garcia’s beloved other band, The Jerry Garcia Band

03/14

Mike Dillon & Punkadelick +Reed Mathis

Mike Dillon & Punkadelick, A trio featuring Mike Dillon, Prophet 6, & Brian Haas, makes its recorded debut with Inflorescence, an album of heady, instrumental rock highlighting a band deep in the throes of creative freedom, road tested and wild. Consisting of 10 tracks in 42-minutes, it’s an expansive, focused and fearless collection, representing a world where Duke Ellington and Augustus Pablo rub shoulders with crate-digger exotica, the freak-funk of Parliament and the “anything fits” outsider ethos of acid-fried punks like The Meat Puppets.

03/14

Pokey LaFarge, Cicada Rhythm

Golden Gate Park Bandshell

On his new album Rhumba Country, LaFarge reveals his newly heightened devotion to making music that channels pure joy. “There was a time when I glorified sadness because I lost sight of who I was, but now I understand that creating and expressing joy is my gift, and gifts are meant to be shared.”

03/14

Grateful Dead Night: Women’s History Month Celebration with American Beauties

Ashkenaz

American Beauties debut of the Bay Area’s newest “Women-Empowered Dead” band, features an all-star line-up of local favorites: Sunshine Becker (Vocals), Anna Elva (Drums), Bella Rayne (Guitar), Jen Rund (Bass/Vocals), Richelle Scales (Keyboard/Vocals) and very special guests Cheryl Rucker (Vocals) and more TBA. All the way from Vermont for one night only at Ashkenaz, Zach Nugent will join American Beauties on lead guitar and vocals. This special occasion in celebration of both Women and Grateful Dead is not to be missed.

03/14

Friday Happy Hour at The Shell: Shana Morrison and Caledonia

03/14

Women’s History Month: Pamela Parker’s Fantastic Machine + The Gold Souls

Almost Famous Wine Bar

Celebrate Women’s History Month at this special co-bill show! These two powerhouse female-fronted bands will keep you groovin’ all night long: Pamela Parker captures the San Francisco music scene, ranging from rock to gospel to R&B to epic psychedelia. She blends sultry soulful vocals with powerful rock anthems. + The Gold SoulsÕ unique brand of boogie blends the driving grooves of funk, rich textures of soul, and the compelling storytelling of the blues. Their classic sound sends positive messages straight from the heart to the dance floor. Led by the dynamic Juniper Waller.

03/14

RonKat Spearman’s KATDELIC

Boom Boom Room

Boom Boom Room is bringing back the FUNK , ROCK.. SUPERSTAR and his 5 PIECE super BADAZZ BAND to Perform this one night only ~ exclusive SHOW !! P Funk Allstar RonKat SpearmanÕs ** KATDELIC ** (think PRINCE meets PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC then multiply it by 1000x)

03/14

Friday Night Funk x ‘Zanda’ Art Gallery Opening ft The Westones

The Faight

The Westones are a new supergroup out of Oakland with a catchy psychedelic blend of funk and soul, featuring members of Dirtwire, Con Brio, Midtown Social, Afrolicious, Smoked out Soul and The Routine, formed in 2024.

03/14

Dirty Cello at Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

From Iceland to Italy, and all over the U.S., San Francisco based band Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues, rock, and Americana.

03/14

Toubab Krewe + Hot Buttered Rum

Toubab Krewe, the vibrant Asheville, NC-based instrumental powerhouse that creates a sonic Pangaea that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. + Hot Buttered Rum, a souped-up, left-coast string band, is the brainchild of uniquely gifted musicians who weave their love of bluegrass, folk, jazz and soul into a riveting strain of Americana.

03/14

Miles Schon, Will Champlin and Tony Providence

Hard Rock / Blues w/Son of the legendary Journey guitarist, Neal Schon, Miles’ guitar stylings are nothing short of legendary themselves. Having grown up amongst some of the world’s top musicians, his guitar work is a perfect culmination of reverent nostalgia and cutting edge originality. Currently touring with Puddle of Mudd, and Hot For Crime. Miles Schon takes the lessons learned from the greats and brings guitar genius to a new generation. w/ Tony Providence: formerly the drummer for the legendary artist Prince, & Will Champlin holds his own from playing piano on Michael Jackson’s last record to touring and/or writing/producing for acts like Poison, Glenn Frey, Billy Ray Cyrus, Heather Headley, Reik, and One Direction .

03/14

Byrds of a Feather

Jazz/Reggae Sensation Byrds of a Feather ! will fortify your spirit and soul to deal with these challenging times. Music City San Francisco is a Mecca for creativity, and their eclectic Fridays gives this band freedom to express music beyond category. Join the rebirth of a new era of culture that offers a solution to the mind pollution. This is an artist based platform that cultivates an environment where artists can network and thrive. Come Forward Massive!! David Byrd on alto sax and vocals Toho Saunders on bass and vocals Eli Goldlink on keys and vocals Michael Spencer on drums Bruce Santos on percussion Special guest : Martin “Bear King” Hawkins on spoken word

03/14

The Sam Chase & The Untraditional

Peri's Tavern Fairfax

St. Patrick’s Day W/E Celebration

03/15

Sand & Strings Music Festival (3/15 & 3/16) ft The California Honeydrops, The Brothers Comatose, Pate de Fua, Los Rumberos, El Kanka, Arroba Nat, The Sweet Lillies, Whiskerman, Dead Winter…

Riviera Nayarit Sayulita

Now in its second year, Sand & Strings Music Festival is the only festival of its kind in Mexico’s breathtaking Riviera Nayarit. With two stages featuring 15 carefully selected artists from North America’s vibrant alternative country, folk, roots, bluegrass and blues scene

03/15

The Garcia Project (Two Nights)

The Garcia Project is the only nationally touring tribute that performs full, classic Jerry Garcia Band set lists from 1976-1995!

03/15

Skip the Needle + Bitch

Freight & Salvage

ROCK & ROLL Skip The Needle is an Oakland-based queer female quartet made up of Bay Area superstars; Vicki Randle, Shelley Doty, Kofy Brown and Katie Cash who fashion punk, funk and soul influenced rock they like to call “Black dyke rock”. + Bitch is a longstanding queer music icon who Yahoo Entertainment called “a feminist force that the world needs now more than ever”

03/15

Pamela Parker, Goldsouls

Lost On Main Chico

Pamela Parker’s Fantastic Machine teams up with The Gold Souls for an epic night of music at one the coolest places in Northern California to see independent live music!!! LOST ON MAIN.

03/15

The Dazz Band (7 & 9:15pm)

Yoshi's Oakland

The Dazz Band was the first group from Cleveland, Ohio to win a Grammy for Best Performance by an R&B Group or Duo with their smash hit “Let It Whip” in 1982. Led by original founder Bobby Harris, The Dazz Band is renowned for their electrifying blend of R&B, funk, and soulful ballads.

03/15

Wreckless Strangers

Rio Nido Roadhouse

Wreckless Strangers for a Night of Soulful Rock n Roll – a collective of friends and musicians carrying the torch for San Francisco’s grand rock n roll tradition. Their unique stew of Bay Area Gumbo melds the contemporary blues stylings of Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs; the songwriting sensibilities of Sons of Champlin and Fleetwood Mac;

03/15

Polyrhythmics w/ Flowstone

Arena Theatre

Seattle-based 7-Piece play progressive funk, psychedelic rock, modern Afro beat to make you move!

03/15

Joe Marcinek Band ft Melvin Seals

Surprise! We are pleased to share a very special pop up show this Saturday at Hopmonk Sebastopol! Melvin Seals (Jerry Garcia Band) joins the Joe Marcinek Band along with Angeline Saris and Jeremy Hoenig and some very special guests! Joe and Melvin first shared the stage in 2017, and their collaboration continued with Joe’s Dead Funk Summit, released in 2023. Now’s your chance to witness their musical chemistry live! Renowned guitarist and visionary, Joe Marcinek is a force to be reckoned with in the world of jam music. Known for his genre-blending approach, Joe seamlessly weaves together the iconic sounds of the Grateful Dead with the infectious grooves of funk. Prepare for a sonic journey guided by Joe’s masterful guitar skills. A show you won’t want to miss!

03/15

The Hooks w/ Jesse newmark & Culann’s Hounds

Peri's Tavern Fairfax

St. Patrick’s Day W/E Shenanigans!

03/16

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong w/ High Fade

August Hall

If you ever wondered what “seizing the moment” sounds like personified, look no further than Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, the Maryland four-piece musical powerhouse known for their head-turning high-energy psychedelic funk shows. Infectious energy is an understatement.

03/16

Sons of Cream

The band Cream were one of the first rock supergroups to emerge from the British rhythm and blues movement of the 1960s. They fused their love of the blues with elements of pop, rock, psychedelia, folk and African rhythms, producing an unprecedented blend of superlative songwriting with powerful improvisation. Now, nearly 60 years after the trio of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce burst onto the global scene, the kids of one of the most iconic bands of all time are breathing fresh life into the family legacy with their project SONS OF CREAM, and will be on tour playing 25 shows across the UK and USA this Summ

03/16

The Garcia Project (Two Nights)

The Garcia Project is the only nationally touring tribute that performs full, classic Jerry Garcia Band set lists from 1976-1995!

03/16

Sunday B3 Sessions with Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos

EVERY Sunday B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow

03/16

San Geronimo: Pre St Paddy Day Bash

Rancho Nicasio

SAN GERONIMO hails from the rolling hills of west Marin, California. Described by the San Francisco Guardian as “Hard Charging Americana,” SAN GERONIMO write powerful, thought provoking songs that intertwine Classic Rock, Country and Psychedelic elements to form a unique brand of what critics are calling California Soul music.

03/16

Easy Wind – The Music of Pig Pen

Strawberry Station

03/19

Umphrey’s McGee

Cruising Altitude 2025 Tour – Chicago’s eclectic rock band UmphreyÕs McGee has been keeping fans on their toes for nearly 27 years now. Though often pigeonholed into “jam band” circles, UmphreyÕs doesnÕt fit that traditional mold; and their fans donÕt either. Is it prog rock? Song-forward, Beatles-esque arrangements? Be careful, they might hit you with some metal riffs mid-set, too.

03/19

The Unauthorized Rolling Stones

The Unauthorized Rolling Stones deliver a high-energy performance that captures the magic of the Stones’ live shows, performing all the classic hits you know and love: “Paint It Black,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Start Me Up,” and many more

03/20

The Mother Hips

Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the Bay AreaÕs most beloved live outfits, The Mother Hips’ headline and festival performances have became the stuff of legend

03/20

Squirrel Nut Zippers

Uptown Theatre Napa

JaM Cellars Presents: The Squirrel Nut Zippers began their musical journey in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in the mid 1990s, as a musician’s escape from the cookie cutter world of modern rock radio at the time. Jimbo Mathus along with wife Katherine Whalen and drummer Chris Phillips formed the band as a casual musical foray playing for friends and family around town. It wasn’t long before the band (which had grown in size) developed a reputation for pioneering a quirky mix of jazz chords, folk music, and punk rock leanings and attracted a national audience.

03/21

Yellowman w/ DJ Sep

Yellowman was born Winston Foster in Negril, Jamaica, in 1959 (some accounts say 1956). An early target for abuse because of his albinism, he grew up in an institution in Kingston, with little to keep him company besides music. Influenced by early toasting DJs like U-Roy, he practiced rhyming and got a job with the Gemini Sound System as a substitute DJ, christening himself Yellowman and dressing in a bright yellow suit. In 1979, he won a landslide victory at the well-known Tastee Talent Contest, and within months he had become one of Jamaica’s top concert draws.

03/21

APE, DJ Otto Von Stroheim

Cafe Du Nord

APE is a six-piece band from San Francisco and the only band in the world that features a live Tiki Carver. APE is anything but conventional. Their instrumentation is a nontraditional mix of steel guitar, ukuleles, baritone and electric guitars, bass, drums and a variety of percussion instruments

03/21

Nate Werth of Snarky Puppy: Nate’s Werthless Good Time

Boom Boom Room

Funkin Spectacular Badazz Music experience led by Nate Werth Members of Snarky Puppy and Ghost-Note

03/21

The Squirrel Nut Zippers (7 & 9:15pm)

Yoshi's Oakland

The Squirrel Nut Zippers began their musical journey in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in the mid 1990’s, as a musician’s escape from the cookie cutter world of modern rock radio at the time. Jimbo Mathus along with wife Katherine Whalen and drummer Chris Phillips formed the band as a casual musical foray playing for friends and family around town. It wasnÕt long before the band (which had grown in size) developed a reputation for pioneering a quirky mix of jazz chords, folk music, and punk rock leanings and attracted a national audience.

03/21

Wreckless Strangers + Ginger Molasses

Crazy Horse Nevada City

03/21

The English Beat

The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band’s unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly four decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world. When The English Beat (known as The Beat in their native England) rushed on to the music scene in 1979, it was a time of massive social and political unrest and economic and musical upheaval.

03/21

Metalachi w/ Coffee Zombie Collective

Return of the heavy metal mariachi band Metalachi! + Coffee Zombie Collective formed in 2010 as a loose group of sleep-deprived musicians playing their favorite lesser-heard songs alongside karaoke barn burner hits. The band has continued to evolve, mixing in their own originals alongside twisted acoustic reimaginings of contemporary pop hits

03/22

The Wood Brothers

The Wood Brothers are an American roots band consisting of brothers Chris (upright bass) and Oliver Wood (acoustic and electric guitars), as well as multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix, a combination of folk, gospel, blues and jazz

03/22

The Humidors + Trianna Feruza and the Heavy Hitters + Always Hallways (Dani from APE)

Hailing from Oakland, California, The Humidors have been churning out their own unique brand of party music for over a decade. Combining elements of hard-hitting funk, greasy soul, vintage R&B, soul jazz, and more you can be sure that this eight-piece unit is committed to the groove in all its shapes and forms. + Trianna Feruza and the Heavy Hitters a Singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist out of Santa Cruz CA. Givin’ a new school swagger to Pop-Funk fusion with an R&B twist. Imagine Erykah Badu and Amy Winehouse’s lovechild & Always Hallways is a Bay Area-based indie pop rock band with influences of blues, classic rock, americana and r&b that knows how to get a crowd movin

03/22

Ozomatli

Uptown Theatre Napa

JaM Cellars Presents: If the city of Los Angeles had a soundtrack, it would be Ozomatli. Since their formation in 1995, the six-piece, multi-genre band has been a cultural force, blending Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global influences into an unmistakable so und that embodies the energy and diversity of LA.

03/22

COFFIS SPACE 3: The Coffis Brothers w/ Tim Bluhm (Mother Hips) and DNA Comedy

The 3rd annual Coffis Space is coming back to Moe’s with two days of music, comedy, food and art featuring performances from The Coffis Brothers. Saturday’s lineup includes a set by Tim Bluhm from The Mother Hips and comedy from DNA.

03/22

San Francisco Rock Collective

San Francisco Rock Collective Super Group Returns SFRC, formed at the Music City opening party and launching their first show in November, is back. This time we have veteran San Francisco rockers Pamela Parker and Tony Glaser teaming up with local rising star Anthony Arya. San Francisco Rock Collective will perform 2 sets including originals from all 3 performers along with some handpicked covers

03/23

Tommy Castro & the Painkillers w/ Mitch Woods

Multiple award-winning, California-based blues and rock sensation Tommy Castro is the guitar slinging, soul-singing leader of the telepathically tight and wildly raucous Tommy Castro & The Painkillers.

03/23

COFFIS SPACE 3: Sunday Matinee w/ The Coffis Brothers plus Jackson Emmer and Coyote Moon

The 3rd annual Coffis Space is coming back to Moe’s with two days of music, comedy, food and art featuring performances from The Coffis Brothers. Sunday’s lineup includes The Coffis Brothers plus Jasckon Emmer and Coyote Moon!

03/25

Phat Tuesdays with Oscar Myers Steppin’

Soul, Jazz, James Brown-style Funk served up hot and fresh by Oscar and his fantastic band.

03/26

Jenny Kerr Band

Jenny Kerr Band Swampy original Americana. Authentic SF music, no gimmicks. Songs about dogs. And leavin’. And comin’ back again. 7-9pm

03/26

The Unauthorized Rolling Stones

The Unauthorized Rolling Stones deliver a high-energy performance that captures the magic of the StonesÕ live shows, performing all the classic hits you know and love: “Paint It Black,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Start Me Up,” and many more

03/27

Gary Lucas

A world class guitar hero, a Grammy-nominated songwriter, an international recording artist, and a soundtrack composer for film and television, GARY LUCAS is on the move in 2024.

03/27

Huney Knuckles

HUGE NOISE, world class musicianship, mind-bending solos, and uber funky jams Kevin Wong, Darian Gray, Tony Peebles & Bian Sheu

03/27

Grateful Dead Thursdays w/ Alex Jordan & Friends

Club Fox

Come Thursdays once a month for the best Grateful Dead jam in town. Stay for the music, the kinship, and the vibe. Outstanding singer and multi-instrumentalist, Alex Jordan is the perfect host, joined by a rolling roster of his many talented friends. He’s played with everyone from Stu Allen to Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Peter Rowan, and Midnight North

03/28

Franz Ferdinand

The Warfield

The Human Fear Tour: Ever since their beginnings, throwing illegal parties in condemned Glasgow buildings, Franz Ferdinand have been defined by a fresh, unfading, forward-facing outlook. A transgressive art-school perspective, but with a love of a big song. A big riff. A big idea. Somewhat contrary. Unafraid to dance. Unafraid to think. Unafraid to fear

03/29

Bela Fleck, Antonio Sanchez, Edmar Castaneda Trio (Two Nights)

Presidio Theatre

This new supergroup features legendary banjo master Bela Fleck, Mexican drummer Antonio Saanchez, and Colombian harpist Edmar Castaneda. An eighteen-time Grammy Award-winner and three-time 2024 Grammy nominee, Fleck is an iconic artist with his group the Flecktones and his broad array of musical collaborations.

03/29

Mihali (of Twiddle)

Hopmonk Tavern Novato

KC Turner Presents: For Mihali, music behaves much like a living being. It grows, it matures, and it changes with a sentient consciousness and with whims of its own. And just like music, the Vermont-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and co-founder of rock outfit Twiddle continues to evolve, using his gift as one of the strongest modern-day songwriters, guitarists and performers to bring healing vibes and unforgettable songs to the world.

03/29

Magic in the Other + Caltucky

Magic In the Other (MITO) A Sacramento-based avant-rock trio crafting music that’s as infectiously danceable as it is profoundly introspective. 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. + The pride of the Gold Country, Caltucky blends bluegrass, country and soul music with modern jam improvisation.

03/29

Adam Theis: Cosa Nostra Strings (7 & 9pm)

Keys Jazz Bistro

This 5-piece powerhouse crew features conservatory-trained classical and jazz musicians who find a common language in their passion for the music that exists in between genres. The unique instrumentation of cello, viola, violin, trombone, bass, vocals, and percussion serves as the perfect vehicle to explore the edges of the perceived musical universe. Their sound blends acoustic crossover with influences from funk, folk, jazz, roots, and global music, creating surprising arrangements and carefully crafted originals.

03/30

Bela Fleck, Antonio Sanchez, Edmar Castaneda Trio (Two Nights) (2pm)

Presidio Theatre

03/30

Shakey Graves w/ Tyler Ballgame

Uptown Theatre Napa

JaM Cellars Presents: And The War Came – 10th Anniversary Tour-Across his career, Shakey Graves a.k.a. the performance moniker of Austin, Texas-born Alejandro Rose-Garcia, has intentionally created thrilling musical adventures tailored to each fan. Shakey Graves has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and their work providing emergency financial assistance and other forms of support to career musicians, road crew and anyone who makes the majority of their income in the music business.

03/30

Bela Fleck, Antonio Sanchez, Edmar Castaneda Trio (Two Nights) (7pm)

Presidio Theatre

2nd St btw Market & Howard

04/03

Downtown First Thursdays

Downtown First Thursdays (DFT) is a FREE, all-ages monthly street party hosted in Downtown San Francisco taking place on every first Thursday of the month from 5pm to 10pm. Get ready for disco in the streets, DJs, live music, drag, fashion, street performances, and many other surprises still to be announced! The fun takes place on 2nd Street (between Market and Howard) and along neighboring alleyways ready for you to explore. The event will also feature two 21+ outdoor bars on Minna and Natoma.

04/04

Rubblebucket, CAPYAC

August Hall

Rubblebucket is an American art-pop and indie-rock band from Brooklyn, New York. The primary members are a musical couple (now separated) Annakalmia Traver and Alex Toth. Indie pop, neo-psychedelia, art-pop, alternative dance

04/04

Jorma Kaukonen with John Hurlbut (Two Nights)

A pioneer of San Francisco psychedelia, Jorma Kaukonen is a bonafide graybeard folk swami. He mostly lays back, a master in situ, unfurling melodies and savoring every not

04/04

Old 97’s

One of the most enduring bands in the alt-country community, the Old 97’s merge power pop melodies with a classic country feel, anchored by the rock-solid twang of guitarist Ken Bethea and the emotive vocals of Rhett Miller, whose tales of romantic misadventure hit a sweet spot between yearning and swagger.

04/04

Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers (6:30 & 9pm)

Biscuits & Blues

Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers ignite the stage with a scintillating blend of vintage jazz and blues that transports you straight to the roaring ’20s and swinging ’40s.

04/05

An Evening With Y&T

Fox Theatre Redwood City

Before Motley Crue, before RATT, even before there was a Metallica, Y&T was slogging away in sweaty rock clubs around America. When the band formed in the early 1970s, little did they know they would set the standard for hard rock bands that trailed.

04/05

Jorma Kaukonen with special guest John Hurlbut (Two Nights)

A pioneer of San Francisco psychedelia, Jorma Kaukonen is a bonafide graybeard folk swami. He mostly lays back, a master in situ, unfurling melodies and savoring every not

04/05

Los Amigos Invisibles

The UC Theatre

Los Amigos Invisibles (Spanish for “The Invisible Friends”) is a Venezuelan band which plays a blend of disco, acid jazz and funk mixed with Latin rhythms.

04/05

CHUM: A Tribute to Phish

CHUM-A TRIBUTE TO PHISH (two – sets going all night long!)

04/05

Bob Mould Band w /Craig Finn

Robert Arthur Mould (born October 16, 1960) is an American musician, principally known for his work as guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for alternative rock bands Husker Du in the 1980s and Sugar in the 1990s.

04/05

Notes & Words: UCSF Children’s Hospital Benefit ft Gary Clark Jr & Grace Potter

Notes & Words: Authors & Musicians For UCSF Children’s Hospital

04/08

Old 97’s, Grey DeLisle

Lost On Main Chico

Old 97’s first emerged in the early ’90s with an adrenaline pumping blend of rock and roll swagger, punk snarl, and old-school twang that quickly brought them into the national spotlight. Conventional wisdom places the band at the forefront of a musical movement that would come to be known as “alternative country,” but, as the New York Times so succinctly put it, their sound always “leaned more toward the Clash than the Carter Family.” Fueled by breakneck tempos, distorted guitars, and wry storytelling, the foursome built a reputation for high-energy albums and even higher energy shows, earning themselves performances everywhere from Conan and Letterman to Bonnaroo and Lollaplooza alongside countless rave reviews.

04/09

6 Roses ft Michael Cavaseno, David Boyce

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Musicians from Broun Fellinis, Orixa, Bang Data, Katdelic play soulful funky jazz

04/10

The Avett Brothers, Charles Wesley Godwin

Three-time GRAMMY Award nominees The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their critically acclaimed 2009 major label debut, I and Love and You. In 2012, The Carpenter hit #4 on the Billboard 200, followed by Magpie and the Dandelion in 2013, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200.

04/10

True Loves, The Heeters

Brick & Mortar Music Hall

Listening to the Seattle-based, original instrumental funk & soul group, True Loves, is like walking down a favorite neighborhood street, slapping five with your friends. The band is its own block party. What began in 2014 as a jam session between three of the city’s best: drummer David McGraw, bassist Bryant Moore and guitarist Jimmy, James – has since blossomed into a global force that features percussionist, Ivan Galvez, Trombonist Greg Kramer, and saxophonists Gordon Brown and Skerik.

04/10

Orgone w/ Sweet Lew

With a signature sound signified by lockstep rhythms & a deep grasp of soul and funk, Orgone has built a reputation over the past 2 decades as being one of the tightest, fiercest live bands in the country & a top notch crew in the studio.

04/11

Cypress Hill (Two Nights) w / Souls of Mischief

Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California, formed in 1988. They have sold over 20 million albums worldwide, and they have obtained multi-platinum and platinum certifications. The group has been critically acclaimed for their first five albums. They are considered to be among the main progenitors of West Coast hip hop and 1990s hip hop

04/11

Skeleton Krewe

SKELETON KREWE -Rob Barraco, Barry Sless, Grammy-nominated Hawaiian slack key guitarist Stephen Inglis, Pete Sears & Jay Lane The worlds of Hawaiian slack key guitar, psychedelic pedal steel, masterful keyboard, bass & drum work converge as ve virtuosos of the jam band scene announce the formation of Skeleton Krewe

04/12

Ryan Montbleau

Relentless road warrior and masterful wordsmith, Ryan Montbleau has spent the better part of thirty years cultivating a devoted audience on the strength of his ecstatic live shows and exhilarating sonic versatility.

04/12

Cypress Hill (Two Nights) w / Terror Reid

Great American Music Hall

04/12

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80

Heavier Yet Us Tour; Seun Kuti is the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. He has spent most of his life preserving and extending his father’s political and musical legacy as the leader of his father’s former band Egypt 80.

04/13

Eddie 9V

KC Turner Presents: Eddie 9V (9-volt) has made a name for himself in the blues scene in the American South, wowing all types of audiences with his searing Freddie King-style approach to guitar and his original retro/soul songs

04/13

Glen Phillips (of Toad the Wet Sprocket), Lindsey Simon (of Commoner)

Hopmonk Tavern Novato

KC Turner Presents: During his years as lead singer and main songwriter of Toad the Wet Sprocket, Glen Phillips helped to create the bandÕs elegant folk/pop sound with honest, introspective lyrics that forged a close bond with their fans. When Toad went on hiatus, Glen launched a solo career with his album Abulum, and stayed busy collaborating with other artists on various projects including Mutual Admiration Society, with members of Nickel Creek and Remote Tree Children, an experimental outing with John Morgan Askew.

04/13

Sunday B3 Sessions with Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos

EVERY Sunday B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow

04/16

Melt, Katie Lynne Sharbaugh

04/18

Laura Jane Grace & The Mississippi Medicals w/ Alex Lahey and Noun

Cornerstone Berkeley

Laura Jane Grace is a major figure in today’s rock scene as both a solo artist and the front person of Against Me!, which she founded in Naples, FL in the late 1990s. As a working artist, she has released six solo offerings and seven albums with Against Me!, and in 2012 went public with her gender transition in the pages of Rolling Stone

04/18

Yonder Mountain String Band (Two Nights)

Yonder Mountain String Band, a driving force in roots music for nearly three decades and a key player in the progressive jamgrass movement, kicks off a new chapter with Nowhere Next.

04/19

Yonder Mountain String Band (Two Nights)

Yonder Mountain String Band, a driving force in roots music for nearly three decades and a key player in the progressive jamgrass movement, kicks off a new chapter with Nowhere Next.

04/20

Moonalice: 420 Gathering of the Tribe

Moonalice is an exuberant Bay Area ten-piece known for delivering a unique brand of psychedelic soul and rock-tinged Americana.

04/22

Graham Nash: More Evenings of Songs and Stories (Two Nights)

Bimbo's 365 Club

Graham Nash’s passionate voice has often been heard in support of social and environmental justice. Guacamole Fund is a non profit 501 (c) (3) public charity that raises funds and awareness via musicians tour charity ticketing and individual donors. Graham will be joined on stage by Todd Caldwell (keyboards and vocals), Adam Minkoff (bass, drums, guitars, and vocals), and Zach Djanikian (guitars, mandolin, drums, and vocals), performing favorites from across his sixty-year career

04/23

Graham Nash: More Evenings of Songs and Stories (Two Nights)

Bimbo's 365 Club

04/23

Mark Karan’s Budz

Mark plays classic songs from musical luminaries including Dr. John, The Band, and Taj Mahal, filtered through his own “psychedelic blender’ for a unique and unforgettable sound. His “buds” for this event are are Scott Guberman (keys), Kevin T. White (bass) and Anna Elva (drums).

04/24

An Evening with Sturgill Simpson

Greek Theatre

Who The F**k Is Johnny Blue Skies? 2025 Tour: The highly anticipated release of Passage Du Desir in 2024 marked the beginning of a new era for Johnny Blue Skies – after promising to release only five studio albums under the name Sturgill Simpson. The album has received the most glowing reviews of Simpson’s already widely lauded career – including from Rolling Stone who calls the album “brilliant” and GQ who describes it as an “instant classic”

04/24

An Evening with Laurie Lewis and Nina Gerber

Laurie and Nina have been friends and collaborators for over four decades There has rarely been an album that Laurie released that didn’t include Nina on at least one cut. These two California musicians are deeply rooted in the landscape, the colors, the aromas, and the sounds of their homeland

04/25

Larkin Poe

Rebecca & Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe are Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist sisters creating their own brand of Roots Rock ‘n’ Roll: gritty, soulful, and flavored by their southern heritage. Originally from Atlanta and currently living in Nashville, they are self-producers of an electrifying, critically acclaimed body of work and are known for constantly touring across the globe with a fiery vitality.

04/25

Graham Nash: More Evenings of Songs & Stories (Two Nights)

The Guild Theatre

Legendary artist Graham Nash, as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He has seen rock history unfold at some of its seminal moments Ð from the launch of the British Invasion to the birth of the Laurel Canyon movement

04/26

Camper Van Beethoven (Two Nights)

Camper Van Beethoven has always sounded like the band having the most fun, jumping between a variety of styles – jangle pop, ska punk, and Eastern European folk, to name a few – with a sense of humor and abandon.

04/26

Butcher Brown, Letters From The Atlantic

Butcher Brown is a jazz quintet founded in 2009[1] and based in Richmond, Virginia. “’70s jazz-funk fusion throwback”, a mix of jazz, hip-hop, soul, funk, and R&B

04/26

Graham Nash: More Evenings of Songs & Stories (Two Nights)

The Guild Theatre

Legendary artist Graham Nash, as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He has seen rock history unfold at some of its seminal moments – from the launch of the British Invasion to the birth of the Laurel Canyon movement

04/26

Sol Horizon: Bob Marley Tribute

Sol Horizon is Sonoma County’s best reggae band and Northern California’s premier Bob Marley tribute band.

04/27

Camper Van Beethoven (Two Nights)

04/29

Phat Tuesdays with Oscar Myers Steppin’

Soul, Jazz, James Brown-style Funk served up hot and fresh by Oscar and his fantastic band.

05/03

The Warren Haynes Band

Golden Gate Park Bandshell

MILLION VOICES WHISPER TOUR: Warren Haynes (born April 6, 1960) is an American musician, singer and songwriter, best known for his work as longtime guitarist with the Allman Brothers Band and as founding member of the jam band Gov’t Mule. Early in his career he was a guitarist for David Allan Coe and The Dickey Betts Band. Haynes also is known for his associations with the surviving members of the Grateful Dead, including touring with Phil Lesh and Friends and the Dead.

05/03

Bay Beats Showcase at The Shell: The Grease Traps, Piwai, Mae Powell

05/03

The Brothers Comatose + Broken Compass Bluegrass

Golden Gate Park Bandshell

KC Turner Presents @ Outdoor Venue: The Brothers Comatose are a roots-infused bluegrass band known for their infectious blend of Americana, folk, and traditional bluegrass. Based in San Francisco, California

05/04

The Warren Haynes Band

Luther Burbank Cenetr

05/04

Crucial Reggae Sundays at The Shell: DJ Sep and Spliff Skankin’

05/04

The Sweet Remains w/ Matt Jaffe

The Sweet Remains is the very rare all-independent band to have nearly 60 million spotify streams and counting!

05/05

The Jesus Lizard (Two Nights)

The Jesus Lizard (Noise rock, post-hardcore, alternative rock) is an American rock band formed in 1987 in Austin, Texas by vocalist David Yow, guitarist Duane Denison and bassist David Wm. Sims. They relocated to Chicago, Illinois, in 1989, where they found kindred spirits in recording engineer Steve Albini and Touch and Go Records. With the addition of drummer Mac McNeilly, they began performing live, eventually attracting an international audience with their powerful live show.

05/06

The Jesus Lizard (Two Nights)

Golden State Theatre Monterey

05/06

The Warren Haynes Band

05/09

An Evening With They Might Be Giants (Three Nights)

During their decades-long career, They Might Be Giants have combined an outsider perspective, catchy melodies, and clever wordplay in endlessly imaginative ways. Musically, John Flansburgh and borrow from everywhere, referencing everything from the British Invasion to Tin Pan Alley while alluding to pulp fiction and President Polk.

05/09

The Mother Hips

Almost Famous Wine Bar

Founded nearly 30 years ago, The Mother Hips caught their first big break before they’d even finished college, when legendary producer Rick Rubin signed the band to his American Recordings label. In the decades to come, the group would go on to release ten critically acclaimed studio albums and cement themselves as architects of a new breed of California rock and soul, one equally informed by the breezy harmonies of the Beach Boys, the funky roots of The Band, and the psychedelic Americana of Buffalo Springfield

05/10

An Evening With They Might Be Giants (Three Nights)

05/11

An Evening With They Might Be Giants (Three Nights)

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

05/14

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

The Wild God Tour

05/15

Israel Vibration, Duane Stephenson & Roots Radics

El Dorado County Fairgrounds

Israel Vibration and Roots Radics feature some of the best original recording musicians in the business. They are rock solid. Flabba Holt, Dwight Pinkney, T-Bird and Steve Golding are the ultimate reggae players of instruments

05/16

Jack White

Fox Theater Oakland

Jack White (White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather) and his band are taking the No Name Tour to cities across the world in 2025.

05/16

Golden Road Gathering (5/16-18) ft Thievery Corporation, Leftover Salmon, Dirtwire, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, ALO and lots more!

The Golden Road Gathering is a vibrant, community-focused event that celebrates local culture, music, and the arts. Held annually in the heart of the historic Gold Country, the gathering features live performances, artisan vendors, food trucks, and workshops, creating a lively atmosphere that draws visitors from across the region. With its roots in the area’s rich mining history, the event offers a unique blend of modern creativity and nostalgic charm, making it a beloved tradition for locals and travelers alike. The massive lineup includes Thievery Corporation, Leftover Salmon, Dirtwire, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, ALO, Balkan Bump, Satsang, Diggin Dirt, Bay Ledges, Blue Turtle Seduction, New Monsoon, Scott Pemberton O Theory. Boot Juice, Lowdown Brass Band, Free Creatures, Forrest Day, The Iceman Special, Object Heavy, Wolf Jett, Broken Compass Bluegrass, Mescalito, Suikat, Red Dirt Ruckus, Boca do Rio, Ten Foot Tiger, Matt Rainey & The Dippin Sauce, The Westones, Miki Rae & The Hooligans, and Boogie Zoo, plus Artists at Large:…

05/16

An Evening with James Taylor and his All-Star Band w/ Tiny Habits

Frost Amphitheatre

Back by popular demand, James Taylor returns to the Frost stage. Taylor’s music embodies the art of songwriting in its most personal and universal forms. In 1971, Taylor was on the cover of Time magazine, heralded as the harbinger of the singer-songwriter era. Five decades later, his warm baritone, introspective lyrics and unique style of guitar playing still blaze a path to which young musicians aspire.

05/16

Too Many Zooz w/ Evan Hatfield

Self-described “Brass House” trio Too Many Zooz make manically kinetic instrumental music that combines avant-garde jazz, EDM, punk rock, and sundry other traditions into their own distinctive brand of high-energy dance music.

05/17

Jack White

John Anthony White is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer who achieved international fame as the guitarist and lead singer of the rock duo the White Stripes. As the White Stripes disbanded, he sought success with his solo career, subsequent collaborations, and business ventures – Blues rock, garage rock revivalal, ternative rock, folk, country, experimental rock

05/18

The Wailers

The Wailers are a rare breed of musicians who have earned their place in the annals of music history. Their culture-defining music, embodying the spirit of the 70s reggae movement, has left an indelible mark on the industry.

05/25

Josh Zee and Friends

Josh Zee is Bay Area born & raised, and often praised as one of the best guitar players ever. Band credits include Protein, The Mother Truckers, Phantom Power.

05/30

The Damned, TV Smith’s The Adverts

The UC Theatre

People have been arguing about punk rock since the big bang that created that high decibel universe. The Damned were at the heart of that revolution and have returned like resurrected vampires to take back the(ir) punk rock crown.

05/30

Soul Ska

Formed in 2014, Soul Ska is a Bay Area collective with a fresh take on the classic ska/rocksteady idiom. The 10 piece band is comprised of veteran members of Bay Area bands such as Vinyl, Stymie & the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, The Right Time, Albino!, El Radio Fantastique, Jethro Jeremiah Band and more.

05/31

Terrapin Roadshow

Monte Rio 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.. Full lineup for all shows will be announced soon. Past performers have included musical all-stars like Peter Rowan, Sunshine Garcia Becker, Stu Allen, Dan “Lebo” Leibowitz, Grahame Lesh, Steve Adams, Alex Koford, Jason Crosby, Sam Grisman and more

06/01

Terrapin Roadshow

Monte Rio Amphitheater

06/01

Eddie Roberts and The Lucky Strokes

The New Mastersounds’ guitarist and bandleader has a knack for leaning into individual strengths and that sensibility is evidenced through his recruitment of Mississippi-based guitarist and vocalist, Shelby Kemp, who brings a Southern rock grit and candid, nimble songwriting to team up with the Tampa Bay-based Galbraith sisters who possess a simpatico rhythm section chemistry only found within a family bloodline.

06/05

Pardon the Interruption w/ Jethro Jeremiah Band

SoMo Village Event Center

06/07

Sonoma Wild Fest ft Rising Appalachia, Gone Gone Beyond, Painted Mandolin, Broken Compass Bluegrass and more!

Join us on June 7th for a family friendly musical event in celebration of Sonoma County’s wildlands! Featuring Rising Appalachia, Gone Gone Beyond, Painted Mandolin, Broken Compass Bluegrass and more! There will be environmental information booths and presentations focusing on local issues, an eclectic assortment of crafters, food vendors, ART, and more! A portion of the proceeds will benefit local environmental organizations. SOUND IMMERSION EXPERIENCE, COMMUNITY DRUMMING AFRO-BRAZILIAN STYLE! Join Joe Craven and Mike Wofchuck for a super fun and energetic drumming workshop

06/11

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue + Dumpstaphunk

Might Not Make It Home Tour 2025

06/12

The Cat Empire

August Hall

Bird in Paradise Album Tour/ The Cat Empire are an Australian jazz/funk band, formed in Melbourne, Victoria, in 1999 -Latin, jazz, funk, ska, reggae, alternative rock

06/14

Pete Floyd: Premier Pink Floyd Tribute

This 8-piece band brings authentic album-worthy renditions of Pink Floyd favorites with soaring vocal talents, exquisite musicianship, and visual experiences that has grown their fanbase exponentially and sold out local venues since the founding in 2021.

06/17

Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton

Elvis Costello to Play Early Classics on 2025 Tour with The Imposters

06/20

VINYL

Sebastiani Theater

Marin County Band with several albums and a huge bay area fan base reaching Tahoe and beyond. Vinyl can sound like the best live funk, Latin, reggae or dub band you’ve heard in ages, and sometimes, all at the same time, packed with killer musicianship and crafty arrangements, proving you can have both substance and style.

06/24

Barenaked Ladies + Guster & Fastball

The Mountain Winery

Last Summer on Earth Tour 2025; Over the course of 35 years, the beloved quartet has sold over 15 million records worldwide and built up an arsenal of hits such as “If I Had $1,000,000,” “One Week,” “Pinch Me,” and “The Big Bang Theory Theme.” Widely acknowledged as one of the best live acts on the planet, BNL has hosted a cruise, had their own Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor, and participated in the first-ever space-to-earth musical collaboration with astronaut Chris Hadfield

06/26

James Blunt

Plumas County Fairgrounds

Back To Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour: James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount, 22 February 1974) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is known for his 2004 songs “You’re Beautiful” and “Goodbye My Lover /folk rock

06/27

An Evening with Earth, Wind & Fire

Greek Theatre

Earth, Wind & Fire are a music institution. In 1969, music legend Maurice White birthed the music force named after the elements from his very own astrological charts. With soul as deep as the plant, Earth, Wind & Fire charted a history that will live on forever. They’ve scored eight number one hits and have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. They’ve released 23 albums; eight of those albums went Double Platinum and hit the Top 10, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time

06/29

Lake Street Dive, The 502s

Frost Amphitheatre

Lake Street Dive have pushed the possibilities of pop music as a unifying force, not only through their eclectic sound – a boldly original cross-pollination of soul, folk, jazz, classic pop, and more – the five-piece’s all-embracing ethos has also made them a beloved live band known for building a potent connection among every crowd.

07/04

High Sierra Music Festival

Blind faith early bird tickets avaialble now!

07/18

Terrapin Roadshow

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

07/19

Terrapin Roadshow

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

07/20

Terrapin Roadshow

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

07/21

Ben Kweller

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.

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…