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10/29

Boz Scaggs

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 BOZ SCAGGS is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. An early bandmate of Steve Miller in The Ardells and the Steve Miller Band, he began his solo career in 1969, though he lacked a major hit until his 1976 album Silk Degrees peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200, and produced the hit singles “Lido Shuffle” and “Lowdown”. Scaggs produced two more platinum-certified albums in Down Two Then Left and Middle Man, the latter of which produced two top-40 singles “Breakdown Dead Ahead” and “Jojo”. After a hiatus for most of the 1980s, he returned to recording and touring in 1988, joining The New York Rock and Soul Revue and opening the nightclub Slim’s, a popular San Francisco music venue until it closed in 2020.
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10/29

Scott Amendola’s Floating Parade

Ivy Room
Scott Amendola’s Floating Parade Scott Amendola: drums/percussion/electronics, Nate Brenner: electrical bass, Robert Lopez: percussion, Mark Clifford: vibraphone, Ryan Schaeffer: electrical guitar – Get ready for a vibe-y, grooving, sonically fun and rad experience. Floating Parade is about an unknown journey of bumpin’ beats and soothing sounds. It will be hypnotic and engaging. Come join the parade. We’ll go where we go and know when we get there, and know when it’s time to move on.
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10/29

Naama Trio – Dream With Me

Black Cat
Known for her elegant velvety voice, Naama and her band create a mesmerizing performance that transports listeners to a world of emotion and imagination. Each concert is a celebration of human connection, exploring the concept of dreams, big, small, sweet and those that will never come true.
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10/29

Stu Allen & Reflections

Ashkenaz
Stu and his dynamite lineups will be revisiting 4 classic Jerry Garcia Band shows this October in celebration of JGB month!
10/29

FREE Rooftop Jazz Wednesdays

Salesforce Transit Center, Main Plaza
A selection of the finest Bay Area Jazz musicians perform at this weekly series curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood and the Bay Area Jazz Mobile. This program is free and open to the public. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Main Plaza
10/29

Kai Lyons’ Cuban Changuisonico (No Cover)

Boom Boom Room
Ready to bring you hot Bolero grooves and a big band of Musicians that will make Dancers Get Down on that dance floor All Night Long! ~
10/30

SPAFFORD

Lost On Main Chico
An evening with Spafford ~ two full sets! known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams. Spafford paints a picture in real-time each night with a musical palette known only to each other. It’s a private language comprised of both their talent as musicians as well as their formidable catalog of influences, spanning 90Õs alt-rock radio hits to Steely Dan and The Crystal Method.
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10/30

Tito Puente Jr. & Nestor Torres

SF Jazz
High Energy woodwind virtuoso come together with a power packed, high-energy ensemble for a blazing evening of modern Latin jazz w/ Son of “El Rey de los Timbales,” the great Tito Puente, Tito Jr. has followed in his father’s footsteps as a multifaceted percussionist, bandleader, and composer. In the years since the senior Puente’s passing in 2000, Tito Jr., has carried his father’s music and spirit into the 21st century. He’s released a succession of fine albums including 2004’s In My Father’s Shoes, which was turned into a BET Jazz television special.
10/30

Steal Your Faight w/ Spencer Krenz & Friends

The Faight Collective
Grateful Dead Night on Haight St
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10/30

Pink Talking Fish

The Guild Theatre
Pink Talking Fish is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the incredible Pink Floyd album, WISH YOU WERE HERE. The show will consist of 2 sets. The first set will be a full rendition of this epic album from start to finish. The second set will be “Classic PTF” combinations of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish.
10/30

De’Sean Jones & Urban Art Orchestra w/ Blaque Dynamite (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
Prepare for a once in a lifetime explosive music collaboration between the mind bending awe inspiring drumming of Blaque Dynamite accompanied by the colorful n lush textures of Urban Art Orchestra, brought to you by Detroit’s very own Legendary Powerhouse Saxophonist and 3x Grammy nominated composer De’Sean Jones.
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10/30

Alias John Brown Hiphop Cypher (No Cover)

Boom Boom Room
This show is gonna be straight fire. It’s not just a set, it’s a full-spectrum experience: DJ spinning heat to open the night, a 3-piece band laying down live grooves, and a performance that blends sharp lyricism with soul-drenched energy.
10/31

🎃 Jerry’s Middle Finger (Two Nights)

Felton Music Hall
Celebrate Halloween & Day of the Dead
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10/31

🎃 Mother Hips | Halloween Bash

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as “one of the Bay Area’s most beloved live outfits,” The Mother Hips’ headline and festival performances have became the stuff of legend, finding them sharing stages with everyone from Johnny Cash and Wilco to Lucinda Williams and The Black Crowes. Rolling Stone called the band “divinely inspired,” while Pitchfork praised their “rootsy mix of 70’s rock and power pop,” and The New Yorker lauded their ability to “sing it sweet and play it dirty.”
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10/31

🎃 Pride & Joy | Halloween Bash

Hopmonk Tavern Novato
Session Room: During its many years of phenomenal success, Pride & Joy has remained the most popular party band on the Bay Area music scene. This group is the Pride of the Bay Area and a Joy to anyone who loves to dance. They have achieved this by presenting the most timeless pop/soul music of our time in an electrifying high-style show that pulls the audience directly into the heart of their performance.
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10/31

SPAFFORD

The Guild Theatre
an evening with Spafford ~ Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints a picture in real-time each night with a musical palette known only to each other. It’s a private language comprised of both their talent as musicians as well as their formidable catalog of influences, spanning 90’s alt-rock radio hits to Steely Dan and The Crystal Method.
10/31

🎃 The Sam Chase & The Untraditional, Coffin Hunters

Mystic Theatre
Halloween Night: 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.
10/31

🎃 Ghost-Note Halloween Bash!

Moe's Alley
Continuing to tour the world after the release of their acclaimed April, 2024 album Mustard n’Onions on Mack Avenue records, Ghost-Note is a tour de force of funk with dazzling solos and air-tight arrangements that will have you dancing and leave you shaking your head in awe. The band is led by drummer Robert “Sput” Searight and percussionist Nate Werth of Snarky Puppy and features musicians who have performed and recorded with Prince, Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, Kirk Franklin and other icons.
10/31

🎃 Soul Ska Costume Ball with Angelo Moore of Fishbone

Sweetwater Music Hall
Drawing equally from the original Jamaican first wave as well as the British second wave the band’s rootsy, upbeat sound leans heavily on vocal harmony and a three-piece horn section. . The 10 piece band is comprised of veteran members of Bay Area bands such as Vinyl,Stymie & he Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, The Right Time, Albino!, El Radio Fantastique, Jethro Jeremiah Band and more.
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10/31

🎃 The Midway Presents: Halloween at Cow Palace ft Amelie Lens, Dax J, Klangkuenstler, Max Gardner, SPFDJ

Cow Palace
The Midway presents : San Francisco, this Halloween, we’re bringing a range of selectors to the Warehouse at Cow Palace whose sounds span the various shades of techno. __ Sign up for presale access at f93.co/halloween-sf-signup Amelie Lens Dax J Klangkuenstler Max Gardner SPFDJ
10/31

Tim High, Jonny Mojo & The Mighty Sing the Songs of ’69

Crazy Horse Nevada City
If you know anything about us at the Crazy Horse, you know that we’re all about establishing and carrying on traditions. The passion Tim High brings to his role of achieving some of the best small venue sound in the country is nothing short of remarkable. Tim never is one to rest on his laurels; constantly striving to improve the experience here for bands and audience members alike. While Tim enjoys running sound, most of you know by now that singing, playing guitar and leading a band are by far his favorite pursuits. Every Third Thursday you can see him here, belting out a wide array of Dead and Jerry tunes with Band Beyond Description. His Truckee-based band – Tim High & the Mighty – has been gaining more recognition with their unabashed, classic rock stylings.
10/31

De’Sean Jones & Urban Art Orchestra w/ Blaque Dynamite (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat
Prepare for a once in a lifetime explosive music collaboration between the mind bending awe inspiring drumming of Blaque Dynamite accompanied by the colorful n lush textures of Urban Art Orchestra, brought to you by Detroit’s very own Legendary Powerhouse Saxophonist and 3x Grammy nominated composer De’Sean Jones.
10/31

🎃 Halloween FreakFunktacular ft Katdelic and The Humidors + Noir Burlesque

Boom Boom Room
The Halloween FreakFunktacular features The Humidors with their horn-driven, high-energy funk-soul grooves, Katdelic led by Parliament-Funkadelic alum RonKat mixing funk, rock, EDM, and hip-hop to keep the dance floor moving, and Noir bringing a wild burlesque spectacle of comedy, striptease, and variety acts.
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10/31

🎃 Friday Happy Hour ft Katdelic

Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Kick off the weekend with free live music in Golden Gate Park! Bring your favorite drinks, tasty snacks, and get funky this Halloween with an ultra funky show featuring Katdelic
10/31

🎃 Alex Jordan & Friends – Deadwood Halloween

Fox Theatre Redwood City
Alex Jordan & Friends ft. Jeff Mattson, Rob Eaton, & Skip Vangelas of DSO w/ Brad Rhodus & Jerry Saracini Recreating 10/31/83 Benefiting Grateful Guitars Foundation. The Peninsula’s favorite Dead night enlists Dark Star Orchestra All-Stars and Friends for a special evening recreating the Dead’s legendary 10/31/83 show from the Marin Veterans’ Auditorium. A portion of proceeds benefit local 501-c3 non-profit Grateful Guitars Foundation.
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10/31

🎃 Castro Night Market

18th Street b/t Hartford & Collingwood
Join us for Halloween and the last Castro Night Market of 2025! The Castro Night Market will feature local food vendors, merchants, and live entertainment on the 3rd Friday of every month. Presented by CG Events, The Castro Merchants Association and the Civic Joy Fund.
10/31

FREE Rooftop Lunchbox Music Fridays

Salesforce Transit Center, Main Plaza
A mellow, acoustic music series curated by Trixie Rasputin Presents.free, weekly acoustic music concert series held every Friday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Salesforce Park in San Francisco.
10/31

🎃 FREE Halloween Silent Disco

Salesforce Transit Center, Main Plaza
FREE Halloween Silent Disco: Friday, October 31, 6 – 8 p.m. at Main Plaza
11/01

The Zeros

Ivy Room
The Zeros, aka “the Mexican Ramones”, are a punk band that formed in 1976 in Chula Vista, California, by Robert Lopez, aka El Vez, the “Mexican Elvis”, Javier Escovedo, Hector Penalosa, and Baba Chenelle. Like many groups, they were heavily influenced by The Stooges, New York Dolls, and The Velvet Underground. One of their earliest shows was played alongside California punk greats The Germs and The Weirdos.
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11/01

🎃 Jerry’s Middle Finger (Two Nights)

Felton Music Hall
Celebrate Halloween & Day of the Dead
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11/01

🎃 Poor Man’s Whiskey: Dark Side of the Moonshine

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
KC Turner Presents: OUTDOORS – Poor Man’s Whiskey presents a special two set evening of original music, and a second set of their world acclaimed “Dark Side of the Moonshine” (a bluegrass interpretation of the classic Pink Floyd album). The set is an interactive experience with a Wizard of Oz theme. Audiences are encouraged to come dressed as your favorite Wizard of Oz character. Prizes go to best costumes!
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11/01

Tracorum

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
Poor Man’s Whiskey Show After Party! in The Abbey – The Band: Ben Andrews – Guitar, Fiddle, Vocals, Paul Martin Sounder- Bass, Vocals, Daria “Shani” Johnson – Drums, Vocals, Fletcher Nielsen – Piano, Vocals /Tracorum’s contagious musical journeying is a piano fueled blend of southern rock, soul, honky tonk, and roots americana. Rhythmic diversity adds elements of funk, caribbean and gospel stomp to their unique feel good sound. Great songwriting, strong vocals and timeless storytelling are the vehicle on which this powerful quartet travels the known musical universe.
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11/01

Ghost-Note (7:30 & 9:30pm)

Yoshi's Oakland
Continuing to tour the world after the release of their acclaimed April, 2024 album Mustard n’Onions on Mack Avenue records, Ghost-Note is led by drummer Robert “Sput” Searight and features musicians who have performed and recorded with Prince, Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock, Snarky Puppy, Marcus Miller, Kirk Franklin and other icons. Ghost-Note are bracing in their virtuosity, affecting in their soulfulness and inspired in their sonic choices. Their live shows are a tour de force of funk with dazzling solos and air-tight arrangements
11/01

Pink Talking Fish: A Fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish

Sweetwater Music Hall
Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the world’s most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music. Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands… they are Phenomenons.
11/01

Spafford

Moe's Alley
Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints a picture in real-time each night with a musical palette known only to each other. It’s a private language comprised of both their talent as musicians as well as their formidable catalog of influences, spanning 90’s alt-rock radio hits to Steely Dan and The Crystal Method. Each Spafford show is a sonic pilgrimage.
11/01

🎃 ALO’s Halloweekend Haunt w/ Big Light

Mystic Theatre
ALO is a lot of things. Put simply, it’s a rock band, a family, an artistic outlet, a community, a business. But that only scratches the surface of this 3O-year musical vision-quest. Get spooky at ALO’s Halloweekend Haunt with Big Light.
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11/01

De’Sean Jones & Urban Art Orchestra w/ Blaque Dynamite (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat
Prepare for a once in a lifetime explosive music collaboration between the mind bending awe inspiring drumming of Blaque Dynamite accompanied by the colorful n lush textures of Urban Art Orchestra, brought to you by Detroit’s very own Legendary Powerhouse Saxophonist and 3x Grammy nominated composer De’Sean Jones.
11/01

Temescal Fest ft Tony Glaser, Northern Waste, Unresolved, Louiza, Good Friends, and Full Moon Fever

Temescal Brewing
A day-long neighborhood celebration at Temescal Brewing with six local bands, great beer, food trucks, and community vibes — all supporting local artists and presented by Mixolydian Commons. 12:30-7pm
11/02

Black Women’s Roots Festival ft The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, Linda Tillery, Bishop Yvette Flunder, Miko Marks, Big Gems Daughter, and Miss Faye’s Babies

Freight & Salvage
The fifth annual Black Women’s Roots Festival celebrates powerful, pioneering, Black women in blues, jazz, gospel, country, roots music, and beyond. Showcasing a dynamic lineup of legendary artists, renowned performers, and emerging talent, this intergenerational program features the finest vocalists and instrumentalists of roots music that you’ll find anywhere in the world! Join us for what is sure to be a fantastic evening of music and culture. Supported by City of Berkeley and Zellerbach Family Foundation.
11/02

Ghost-Note

Yoshi's Oakland
Continuing to tour the world after the release of their acclaimed April, 2024 album Mustard n’Onions on Mack Avenue records, Ghost-Note is led by drummer Robert “Sput” Searight and features musicians who have performed and recorded with Prince, Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock, Snarky Puppy, Marcus Miller, Kirk Franklin and other icons. Ghost-Note are bracing in their virtuosity, affecting in their soulfulness and inspired in their sonic choices. Their live shows are a tour de force of funk with dazzling solos and air-tight arrangements
11/02

Pink Talking Fish: A Fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish

Sweetwater Music Hall
Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the world’s most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music. Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands… they are Phenomenons.
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11/02

De’Sean Jones & Urban Art Orchestra w/ Blaque Dynamite (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
Prepare for a once in a lifetime explosive music collaboration between the mind bending awe inspiring drumming of Blaque Dynamite accompanied by the colorful n lush textures of Urban Art Orchestra, brought to you by Detroit’s very own Legendary Powerhouse Saxophonist and 3x Grammy nominated composer De’Sean Jones.
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11/03

The Red Room Orchestra: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen and The Music From McCabe & Mrs Miller

Great American Music Hall
San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival Presents …The Red Room Orchestra presents an evening of music from Robert Altman’s McCabe & Mrs. Miller, plus other Leonard Cohen cinematic classics, featuring Tom Ayres, Marc Capelle, Karina Denike, Petra Haden, Jess Ivry, Dina Maccabee, Genarro Pocaro, and Pete Straus. Formed by San Francisco producer and multi-instrumentalist Marc Capelle in 2017, the Red Room Orchestra is a collective of popular, jazz, classical, and electronic composers and performers.
11/04

AFI

Fox Theater Oakland
LIVE 105 presents: Formed in 1991 by California high school students Davey Havok (vocals) and Adam Carson (drums, backing vocals), AFI (short for “A Fire Inside”) began as a hardcore act. After gaining traction in the Bay Area scene and releasing their 1995 debut, Answer That and Stay Fashionable, the band signed to Nitro Records–the legendary incubator for some of punk’s biggest names. In the ensuing years, AFI built a steady following through releases like 1997’s Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes and 1998’s A Fire Inside EP, while they cemented their long-running line-up with the addition of bassist Hunter Burgan in 1997 and, finally, guitarist Jade Puget in 1998.
11/05

Todd Snider Band

Great American Music Hall
At this point in his career, Todd Snider is undeniably one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, as attested by John Prine, Loretta Lynn, Kris Kristofferson, Jerry Jeff Walker, Billy Joe Shaver and Guy Clark. Lynn, Shaver and Walker all recorded his songs, as have Tom Jones and Garth Brooks. But Snider is so much more than the lovable, lazy-ass stoner yodeler he appears to be. Did you know his memoir is a best-seller, which makes him a best-selling author — let that sink in
11/05

Amanda Magana

Black Cat
Amanda is a dynamic singer, songwriter, and percussionist, known as _one of the Bay Area’s most sought-after artists. Inspired by ’90s neo-_soul and hip-hop, Amanda invents soulful soundscapes while blending _elements of jazz with R&B rhythms, pushing the boundaries of _contemporary music.
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11/05

Celestial Hotties (No Cover)

Boom Boom Room
Live Deep Funk Disco Psych Rock Young phenoms at BBR w/ Celestial Hotties Art Collective is a Multi Media art collective led by Simon Petty and Simone Gage. The band revolves around a groove-oriented core, Black American Music, funk, soul, and RnB drive the ship.
11/05

Sgt. Splendor ft Eric McFadden & Kate Vargas

Hotel Utah
Sgt. Splendor’s Isotopia Pre-Record Release Party! 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, and session work and gigs with everyone from Jackson Browne to The Clash’s Joe Strummer.
11/06

BADBADNOTGOOD w/ Baby Rose

The Warfield
CALIFORNIA 2025: BadBadNotGood (stylized in all caps) is a Canadian instrumental band and production team from Toronto, Canada, founded in 2010 by bassist Chester Hansen, keyboardist Matthew Tavares, and drummer Alexander Sowinski. In 2016, they were joined by frequent collaborator Leland Whitty, the group has released 6 solo studio albums, with the latest, Mid Spiral, released in July 2024, have had critical and crossover success, finding audiences in the hip hop, jazz, and alternative music communities.
11/06

Southern Culture on the Skids w/ The Mother Corn Shuckers

Sweetwater Music Hall
Southern Culture On The Skids has been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. The band (Rick Miller – guitar and vocals, Mary Huff – bass and vocals, Dave Hartman – drums) has been playing together for over 30 years. Their musical journey has taken them from all-night North Carolina house parties to late night TV talk shows
11/06

Ax and the Hatchetmen, Kids Thats Fly

The Independent
So Much To Tell You Tour 2025: Ax and the Hatchetmen came here to party. The six-piece indie rock band from Chicago, led by singer and guitarist Axel Ellis, have been headlining tours and releasing music since 2018. Rounding out the rest of the band are the Hatchetmen- made up of Salvatore Defilippis on guitar, Hunter Olshefke on bass, Nick Deputy on drums, Phil Pistone on trumpet and Quinn Dolan on saxophone.
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11/06

Wilfie Williams Group ft Akili Bradley (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
British-born, NYC-based pianist Wilfie Williams brings his powerhouse quartet to San Francisco for a four-night residency featuring Bay Area native and NYC rising star Akili Bradley on trumpet. Together, they represent a new generation reshaping the sound of modern jazz–bridging continents, traditions, and grooves with fearless creativity and heart.
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11/06

Moon Panda and The Heeters

The Faight Collective
Moon Panda brings their dreamy mix of shoegaze, psych-pop, and lush soundscapes to town in support of their third full-length album, drawing comparisons to Beach House and Tame Impala. Bay Area soul outfit The Heeters open the night.
11/07

Todd Snider Band

Uptown Theatre Napa
JaM Cellars Presents: At this point in his career, Todd Snider is undeniably one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, as attested by John Prine, Loretta Lynn, Kris Kristofferson, Jerry Jeff Walker, Billy Joe Shaver and Guy Clark. Lynn, Shaver and Walker all recorded his songs, as have Tom Jones and Garth Brooks. But Snider is so much more than the lovable, lazy-ass stoner yodeler he appears to be. Did you know his memoir is a best-seller, which makes him a best-selling author — let that sink in.
11/07

Junior Toots

Sweetwater Music Hall
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. Junior Toots has an ever-growing fan base as he has been captivating audiences of all ages far and wide with his electrifying high-energy performances.
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11/07

Smoked Out Soul

Crazy Horse Nevada City
Old school taste, new school bass.” Smoked Out Soul is a future-forward funk collective, blending classic soul with modern bass music. The high-energy live show combines a DJ dance set with live horns, synths, guitar, drums and percussion – bridging the gap between Memphis grit and California cool; dusty viny and digital heat. What began as a weekly party at Monarch, a legendary club in San Francisco’s Mission District, has evolved into a full-fledged touring band, production team and record label. Smoked Out Soul continues to craft fresh groove and push boundaries in the studio and on stage.
11/07

Wilfie Williams Group ft Akili Bradley (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat
British-born, NYC-based pianist Wilfie Williams brings his powerhouse quartet to San Francisco for a four-night residency featuring Bay Area native and NYC rising star Akili Bradley on trumpet. Together, they represent a new generation reshaping the sound of modern jazz–bridging continents, traditions, and grooves with fearless creativity and heart.
11/08

Hot Buttered Rum, T Sisters

The Chapel
“It’s that working man regimen that ensures their consistency from one offering to another. That’s the kind of quality that makes Hot Buttered Rum always seem to go down so smoothly.”- Bluegrass Today
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11/08

Painted Mandolin

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
Painted Mandolin is a plugged-in acoustic quartet of original compositions, reupholstered covers, and reimagined medleys. The concept of PM (whose name references the Garcia/Hunter composition “Ruben and Cherise”), was born out of mutual love and direct affiliation to the musical leanings of Jerry Garcia. Featuring Joe Craven, who was a percussionist and fiddler for David Grisman and Jerry Garcia in the Garcia/Grisman project… plus Matt Hartle and Larry Graff as its founding members. Instrumentals, high energy grooves, and vocals shared by all, the quartet features a backwoods toolbox of acoustic guitar, “banjotar” (a 6-string guitar tuned banjo), mandolin, fiddle, hand & mouth percussion, and upright bass that create a sound of memories,
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11/08

Southern Culture On The Skids w/ The Mother Corn Shuckers

Moe's Alley
Southern Culture On The Skids has been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. The band (Rick Miller – guitar and vocals, Mary Huff – bass and vocals, Dave Hartman – drums) has been playing together for over 30 years. Their musical journey has taken them from all-night North Carolina house parties to late night TV talk shows (Conan O’Brien, The Tonight Show), from performing at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan to rockin’ out for the inmates at North Carolina correctional facilities. They’ve shared a stage with many musical luminaries including Link Wray, Loretta Lynn, Hasil Adkins and Patti Smith.
11/08

The Beths, Phoebe Rings

The Fillmore
The Beths are a New Zealand indie rock band, formed in Auckland in 2014.
11/08

Todd Snider Band

Rio Theatre
Fully Seated @ Rio Theatre: I’ll go back to the source.” Guthrie famously had the words “This machine kills fascists” printed on his guitar, and on several of the songs on Snider’s new album, Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3, he squarely aims his guitar at the creeping fascism he sees in America. He had been wanting to make a political record since 2016, and although only half the songs lean in that direction, there is one constant throughout the album: a man, his guitar, and the truth.
11/08

Anthony Arya Band

Music City SF
Join the Anthony Arya Band as we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Anthony’s 4th album, As It Turns Out, recorded at Hyde Street Studios. Anthony Arya is an Americana Rock artist from the San Francisco Bay Area. He gained popularity at 16 after his appearance on NBC’s The Voice. Since then, he has released 4 full length albums winning national awards for his songwriting
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11/08

Wilfie Williams Group ft Akili Bradley (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat
British-born, NYC-based pianist Wilfie Williams brings his powerhouse quartet to San Francisco for a four-night residency featuring Bay Area native and NYC rising star Akili Bradley on trumpet. Together, they represent a new generation reshaping the sound of modern jazz–bridging continents, traditions, and grooves with fearless creativity and heart.
11/08

Boot Juice & The Gold Souls

Ivy Room
Boot Juice and The Gold Souls bring a powerhouse night of groove to the Ivy Room. Boot Juice delivers high-energy cosmic rock with horns, harmonies, and unstoppable dance-floor vibes, while The Gold Souls blend funk, soul, and blues with modern flair and an all-women horn section led by powerhouse vocalist Juniper Waller.
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11/08

Scott Law & Friends

Sweetwater Music Hall
Scott Law is a Portland, Oregon based guitarist, singer and songwriter dedicating his life to music through live performance, improvisation and his own compositions. As a solo artist and well-traveled accompanist, Scott’s intuitive musicianship, articulate tone and deep repertoire welcome the unpredictable with exhilarating results.
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11/09

Kristina Marinova

Sweetwater Music Hall
Experience the brilliance and versatility of Kristina Marinova, a classically trained European pianist, who captures the sonic tapestry of the Grateful Dead’s music spanning from their inception in 1966 to their award winning and critically acclaimed three album Live European Tour in 1972 with her newest release, “THE BUS CAME BY AND I GOT ON”. Kristina boards the psychedelic bus and brings nothing but a grand piano–and proves that’s all she needs. She transforms eleven cornerstones of the Grateful Dead canon
11/09

The Beths, Phoebe Rings

The Fillmore
The Beths are a New Zealand indie rock band, formed in Auckland in 2014.
11/09

ZZ Top

The Guild Theatre
“That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” has been at it for well over a half century, delivering rock, blues and boogie on the road and in the studio to millions of devoted fans. With iconography as distinctive as their sound, ZZ TOP is virtually synonymous with beards, hotrod cars, spinning guitars and that magic keychain, all of which transcend geography and language. It was in Houston in the waning days of 1969 that ZZ TOP coalesced from the core of two rival bands, Billy Gibbons’ Moving Sidewalks and Frank Beard and Dusty Hill’s American Blues.
11/09

A Very Special Evening With Pete Yorn: You and Me Solo Accoustic

The Independent
Peter Joseph Yorn (born July 27, 1974) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician (indie rock/folk). He first gained international recognition after his debut record, Musicforthemorningafter, was released to critical and commercial acclaim in 2001. He is known for playing the bulk of the instruments on his records. Spin magazine, in a career retrospective article dated March 26, 2021, recognized Yorn as one of his generation’s best songwriters. Yorn’s 11th full length album, The Hard Way, was released on August 23, 2024.
11/09

Sunday B3 Sessions with Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos

Madrone Art Bar
EVERY SUNDAY Recurring Event B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow 9pm-Close No Cover
11/09

The Knockout Tour: Violet vs Gottmik

The Midway
International drag superstars Violet Chachki and Gottmik come together for their first ever headline theater tour: KNOCKOUT. These queens have turned the fashion, drag, music, burlesque, and Pop culture worlds upside down and now they’re putting it all in a boxing ring on a large stage and bringing it to a city near you! Fresh o_ a Crazy Horse Paris residency and All Stars Live! last year, audiences have come to expect exciting gender-bending burlesque and aerial performance from Chachki and riveting rock-inspired drag from the world’s most well known transmasculine drag performer Gottmik – and this show is no exception!
11/09

Wilfie Williams Group ft Akili Bradley (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
British-born, NYC-based pianist Wilfie Williams brings his powerhouse quartet to San Francisco for a four-night residency featuring Bay Area native and NYC rising star Akili Bradley on trumpet. Together, they represent a new generation reshaping the sound of modern jazz–bridging continents, traditions, and grooves with fearless creativity and heart.
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11/10

Sonny Landreth: A Rare Solo Appearance

Yoshi's Oakland
Boundary-breaking singer-songwriter and slide guitar icon: New frontiers Þt nicely atop the boundary-breaking career of singer-songwriter and slide guitar icon Sonny Landreth. From performing live with Buddy Guy and John Hiatt in theaters and arenas around the United States, to post-New Orleans Jazz Fest jamming on bayou rhythms with Oteil Burbridge and Johnny Vidacovich, to recording and playing live with ukulele phenom Jake Shimabukuro at The Blue Note in Hawaii, it’s been a noteworthy couple of years for the two- time Grammy nominee. And those are just his side projects.
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.
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11/11

Portugal The Man, Ya Tseen

Fox Theater Oakland
The Denali Tour: Portugal. The Man soared to new heights in 2017 with the release of their now RIAA-certified Platinum album, Woodstock.
11/12

Patti Smith & Her Band perform Horses

Fox Theater Oakland
On the 50th Anniversary perform Horses
11/12

Mark Karan | Peacetown

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
PEACETOWN CONTINUES: Mark Karan (born January 13, 1955) is an American guitarist and singer, best known for his long-term work with former members of the Grateful Dead, in RatDog (1998-2013), the Other Ones (1998-2000), Mickey Hart’s band Planet Drum (1999), and Phil Lesh and Friends (2012). Karan has also played and toured with Terrapin Flyer, Delaney Bramlett, the Rembrandts, Sophie B. Hawkins, Dave Mason, and Paul Carrack & The Third Mind!
11/12

Joy Oladokun

August Hall
Joy Oladokun brings her soulful blend of folk, pop, and R&B to August Hall for an intimate and inspiring night of music.
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11/12

Eric Rasmussen Quartet

Black Cat
An unforgettable evening with the Eric Rasmussen NYC Quartet, celebrating the release of their latest SteepleChase Records album, School of Tristano Vol. 4. Formed two decades ago, this powerhouse ensemble carries forward the spirit of the Lennie Tristano tradition with modern flair and fearless improvisation. Expect masterful interplay, inventive arrangements, and a sound that bridges jazz history with today’s creative edge.
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11/13

Patti Smith & Her Band perform Horses

The Masonic
50th Anniversary perform Horses
11/13

Steal Your Faight w/ Okeba Plays Dead

The Faight Collective
Grateful Dead Night on Haight St
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11/13

Grace Kelly

Yoshi's Oakland
State-of-the-art brand of electro jazz-pop: Grace Kelly, an unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer, and band leader, has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 15 acclaimed albums, and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a member of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – all before reaching her mid-twenties. In 2022, she became the youngest member of Berklee College of Music’s Board of Trustees.
11/13

Vladimir Cetkar Ensemble

Black Cat
A rare night with international soul-funk sensation Vladimir Cetkar–where sophistication meets seduction. Fresh off sold-out shows around the world, Cetkar brings his signature blend of funk, soul, and jazz to the Black Cat stage for an evening that’s equal parts elegance and electricity.
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11/13

Built To Spill

The Chapel
Built to Spill was formed in 1993 by Doug Martsch and over the years they have toured extensively and made several albums with a rotating cast of musicians, currently featuring Teresa Esguerra (Prism Bitch) on drums, and Melanie Radford (Blood Lemon) on bass.
11/13

GLIDE 40th Annual Holiday Jam ft El DeBarge, Ruby Ibarra, Dominique Hammons & more

The Warfield
GLIDE’s 40th Annual Holiday Jam: Show Up & Show Out! brings a night of soul, hip-hop, jazz, and community celebration to The Warfield, raising funds for GLIDE’s mission of radical inclusion and social justice. The lineup features R&B legend El DeBarge, NPR Tiny Desk winner Ruby Ibarra, violinist Dominique Hammons, Miles Turk with Follow the Music, and the GLIDE Ensemble & The Change Band led by Zoe Ellis. Hosted by Priya David Clemens and Liam Mayclem, with a 5:30 pm reception and 7:00 pm show.
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11/14

Coco Montoya

Almost Famous Wine Company
“Montoya is a show-stopper…merciless guitar with a wicked icy burn. One of the truly gifted blues artists of his generation.”- Living Blues
11/14

Thundercat

The Regency Ballroom
North America 2025 Tour: Thundercat (Funk, progressive R&B, sou, lelectronic, acid jazz) forms a cornerstone of the Brainfeeder label; he released The Golden Age of Apocalypse (2011), Apocalypse (2013), followed by EP The Beyond / Where The Giants Roam featuring the modern classic “Them Changes.” He was later “at the creative epicenter” (per Rolling Stone) of the 21st century’s most influential hip-hop album Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly, where he won a Grammy for his collaboration on the track ‘These Walls’ before releasing his third album Drunk in 2017. In 2018 Thundercat and Flying Lotus composed an original score for an episode of Golden Globe and Emmy award winning TV series Atlanta (created and written by Donald Glover). For his latest album, Thundercat took home the Grammy Award for Progressive R&B Album. And in a truly full-circle moment, he contributed an original song for the reboot of anime he took his name from, Thundercats.
11/14

An Evening with Nathaniel Rateliff: Sweetwater Anniversary Benefit Gala

Sweetwater Music Hall
The Sweetwater Annual Gala returns on Friday, November 14th, featuring the one and only @NathanielRateliff. Proceeds directly support our mission to increase access to music and build equity in the arts for youth and adults across the Bay Area. Join this rare chance to experience one of today’s most beloved singers.
11/14

Built to Spill w/ Larry Yes and Braided Wave

Rio Theatre
(((folkYEAH!))) presents Built to Spill w/ special guests Larry Yes and Braided Waves. Built to Spill was formed in 1993 by Doug Martsch and over the years they have toured extensively and made several albums with a rotating cast of musicians, currently featuring Teresa Esguerra (Prism Bitch) on drums, and Melanie Radford (Blood Lemon) on bass.
11/14

Melvin Seals & JGB

The Guild Theatre
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. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become “Jam Band Music”.
11/14

Music Expo 25

The Midway
Join 750+ artists, songwriters, producers, musicians, DJs, and engineers at Music Expo 25, San Francisco’s premier music conference to create, connect, and grow their careers. Taking place November 14-15, 2025, at the Midway SF, Music Expo offers two days packed with expert-led workshops, inspiring conversations, hands-on gear demos, and real opportunities for networking and mentoring. Whether you’re refining your sound or breaking into the industry, Music Expo is more than informative: It’s transformative! Presented by Focusrite Group, in association with Sound On Sound Magazine, with the support of Audeze, ROLI, Steinberg, Neumann, and many more leading music tech brands.
11/14

Joel Frahm Trio (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat
A modern master of the tenor saxophone, Joel Frahm returns to the stage with his unmistakable sound–soulful, fiery, and full of heart. Known for his stunning emotional range and effortless command of jazz, funk, rock, and blues, Frahm has become one of the defining voices of his generation. The Ottawa Citizen calls him “a musician of world-class fluency and post-bop invention, vital listening.”
11/15

John Craigie, The Coffis Brothers

Uptown Theatre Napa
JaM Cellars Presents: Keep It Warm Tour 2025 – John Craigie has mastered the art of creating live shows that feel more like intimate conversations than performances. Infusing humor, wit, and poignant storytelling, his shows are a space where audience members feel like old friends. Whether he’s headlining solo or sharing the stage with longtime collaborators, Craigie’s ability to make his crowd laugh, reflect, and connect is second to none.
11/15

Melvin Seals & JGB

The Guild Theatre
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. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become “Jam Band Music”.
11/15

Music Expo 25

The Midway
Join 750+ artists, songwriters, producers, musicians, DJs, and engineers at Music Expo 25, San Francisco’s premier music conference to create, connect, and grow their careers. Taking place November 14-15, 2025, at the Midway SF, Music Expo offers two days packed with expert-led workshops, inspiring conversations, hands-on gear demos, and real opportunities for networking and mentoring. Whether you’re refining your sound or breaking into the industry, Music Expo is more than informative: It’s transformative! Presented by Focusrite Group, in association with Sound On Sound Magazine, with the support of Audeze, ROLI, Steinberg, Neumann, and many more leading music tech brands.
11/15

The Allmond Brothers: Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band

Almost Famous Wine Company
Ft. Josh Brough (Poor Man’s Whiskey), Jimmy Leslie (Allman Family Revival, Guitar Player) and Jules Leyhe (Alameda Allstars, Spirit Hustler)
11/15

Joel Frahm Trio (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat
A modern master of the tenor saxophone, Joel Frahm returns to the stage with his unmistakable sound–soulful, fiery, and full of heart. Known for his stunning emotional range and effortless command of jazz, funk, rock, and blues, Frahm has become one of the defining voices of his generation. The Ottawa Citizen calls him “a musician of world-class fluency and post-bop invention, vital listening.”
11/15

Little Hurricane w/ Wolf Jett Duo

Cornerstone Berkeley
California’s powerhouse blues-rock trio Little Hurricane returns with a bold new lineup featuring guitarist Anthony “Tone” Catalano, drummer Ryan Kroney, and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Hattie Craven. Known for their gritty guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and raw energy, the band’s reimagined sound blends dirty blues roots with fresh harmonies and fiery stage chemistry.
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11/15

Kelly McFarling w/ Meernaa

The Chapel
Kelly McFarling is a Bay Area singer-songwriter whose lush, harmony-rich sound blends soulful Americana with 90s-inspired grooves. Known for her emotive live shows and powerful vocals, she’s spent two decades crafting heartfelt songs rooted in melody and observation. Her six-piece band features Bay Area favorites, and her latest album, Bed of a River (2022), showcases her rich songwriting and collaborative spirit. Think Bonnie Raitt meets JJ Cale with a California twist.
11/16

Three Evenings with David Byrne

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Who is the Sky Tour: With this offering, David Byrne (Talking Heads) continues his lifelong exploration of human connection and the potential for societal unity against the chaotic backdrop of the world. Who Is the Sky? is particularly cinematic, humorous and joyful, but often with a lesson baked in — that love is unexplainable, that enlightenment means very different things to different people and that it’s always a good idea to moisturize, whether you wake up the next morning with skin like a baby or not. Most importantly, the songs evince Byrne’s gift for riding the razor’s edge of avant-garde and accessible pop.
11/16

Joel Frahm Trio (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
A modern master of the tenor saxophone, Joel Frahm returns to the stage with his unmistakable sound–soulful, fiery, and full of heart. Known for his stunning emotional range and effortless command of jazz, funk, rock, and blues, Frahm has become one of the defining voices of his generation. The Ottawa Citizen calls him “a musician of world-class fluency and post-bop invention, vital listening.”
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11/17

Three Evenings with David Byrne

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Who is the Sky Tour: With this offering, David Byrne (Talking Heads) continues his lifelong exploration of human connection and the potential for societal unity against the chaotic backdrop of the world. Who Is the Sky? is particularly cinematic, humorous and joyful, but often with a lesson baked in — that love is unexplainable, that enlightenment means very different things to different people and that it’s always a good idea to moisturize, whether you wake up the next morning with skin like a baby or not. Most importantly, the songs evince Byrne’s gift for riding the razor’s edge of avant-garde and accessible pop.
11/17

Snakes & Stars ft Michael Travis (SCI) and Jay Lane (DeadCo)

Sweetwater Music Hall
What happens when you let the drummers loose? Join us for a night of improvisational dance music from two masters of their craft: Michael Travis of String Cheese Incident and Jay Lane of Dead and Company.
11/17

Snakes & Stars ft Michael Travis & Jay Lane

Sweetwater Music Hall
What happens when you let the drummers loose? Join us for a night of improvisational dance music from two masters of their craft: Michael Travis of String Cheese Incident and Jay Lane of Dead and Company.
11/18

Three Evenings with David Byrne

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Who is the Sky Tour: With this offering, David Byrne (Talking Heads) continues his lifelong exploration of human connection and the potential for societal unity against the chaotic backdrop of the world. Who Is the Sky? is particularly cinematic, humorous and joyful, but often with a lesson baked in — that love is unexplainable, that enlightenment means very different things to different people and that it’s always a good idea to moisturize, whether you wake up the next morning with skin like a baby or not. Most importantly, the songs evince Byrne’s gift for riding the razor’s edge of avant-garde and accessible pop.
11/18

Todd Rundgren

The Fillmore
Still Me (still We)
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11/19

Samantha Fish, Robert Jon & the Wreck

The Fillmore
Paper Doll World Tour: Samantha Fish (born January 30, 1989) is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kansas City, Missouri. While often cited as a blues artist, Fish’s work features and draws from multiple genres, including rock, country, funk, bluegrass, and ballads.
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11/19

Andy McKee

Yoshi's Oakland
Andy McKee is one of the world’s finest acoustic guitarists and it’s evident from the accolades he’s received throughout his career. It’s his youthful energy, attention to song structure and melodic content that elevates him above the rest. After nearly a decade without releasing new studio recordings, McKee returns with his six-track EP, Symbol, out Friday, September 17 on Mythmaker Records in conjunction with Cruzen Street Records
11/20

Samantha Fish + Robert Jon & The Wreck

Felton Music Hall
Paper Doll World Tour: Samantha Fish (born January 30, 1989) is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kansas City, Missouri. While often cited as a blues artist, Fish’s work features and draws from multiple genres, including rock, country, funk, bluegrass, and ballads
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11/20

The Brian Jonestown Massacre w/ Federale

The Regency Ballroom
Named in tribute to the legendary Rolling Stones guitarist and his influence in introducing Eastern culture and music into the world of Western rock & roll, the Brian Jonestown Massacre formed in San Francisco, CA, in 1990. Some 40 different members passed through the group’s ranks over the next half-decade, but their focal point always remained singer/guitarist Anton Newcombe, who along with bassist Matt Hollywood, guitarist Dean Taylor, organist Mara Regal, accordionist Dawn Thomas, drummer Brian Glaze, and “Spokesperson for the Revolution” Joel Gion, recorded the Massacre’s 1995 shoegazer-influenced debut LP, ‘Methodrone.’ A collection of early recordings, ‘Spacegirl and Other Favorites,’ followed on the band’s own Tangible label in early 1996, and was the first of four Brian Jonestown Massacre LPs to appear that year. Next up was the brilliant, ‘Their Satanic Majesties’ Second Request,’ a full-blown homage to the Stones’ glorious psychedelic-era excesses.
11/20

Steal Your Faight w/ Dead Roses

The Faight Collective
Grateful Dead Night on Haight St
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11/20

The Nth Power

Moe's Alley
The Nth Power believes in the healing power of music. Featuring guitarist Nick Cassarino, bassist Nate Edgar and drummer Nikki Glaspie, the seasoned trio delivers a transcendent blend of soul, funk, rock and rhythm and blues. Multi-part vocal harmonies and elevated musicianship inspires audiences to dance, groove, make love or just stand there with goose bumps.
11/20

Tinsley Ellis

Yoshi's Oakland
Modern blues marvel celebrates his first-ever solo acoustic album, Naked Truth, “A legend of American blues music,An American music treasure,Ellis delivers a sermon on the power and glory of the blues.” -Premier Guitar
11/20

LowDown Brass Band (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
Straight out of Chicago’s vibrant music scene, LowDown Brass Band brings the heat with an unstoppable fusion of brass, hip hop, reggae, and soul. This powerhouse horn ensemble channels the pulse of the streets into an explosive live show that’s equal parts party and performance art. Expect high-octane grooves, conscious lyricism, and a crowd moving from the first note to the last. This isn’t just a concert–it’s a movement.
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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.
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11/21

Melvin Seals & JGB

Uptown Theatre Napa
JaM Cellars Presents: 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. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become “Jam Band Music”
11/21

Jefferson Starship

The Guild Theatre
Jefferson Starship is one of the most successful arena rock bands of the ’70s and ’80s, earning 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 Billboard singles. As they celebrate their 50th anniversary, the band reaches a rare milestone that only a few bands ever achieve. Founded by Paul Kantner in the ’70s, Jefferson Starship was conceived as a collective of musical adventurers contributing to his epic concept albums and eventual catalog of rock classics. When the current lineup came together in 2012, with many members having joined years earlier, Kantner couldn’t have predicted the band would become the road-conquering force they are today
11/21

Nicki Bluhm w/ Victoria George

Felton Music Hall
For the better part of two decades, Nicki Bluhm carried the torch for modern-day American roots music across the country, playing as many shows as possible, blurring the borderlines between country-soul and cosmic rock & roll. Rancho Deluxe finds her at home in Nashville, embracing the contentment and rootedness of a slower, steadier life dedicated not to the music industry, but to music itself.
11/21

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

Rio Theatre
Named in tribute to the legendary Rolling Stones guitarist and his influence in introducing Eastern culture and music into the world of Western rock & roll, the Brian Jonestown Massacre formed in San Francisco, CA, in 1990. Some 40 different members passed through the group’s ranks over the next half-decade, but their focal point always remained singer/guitarist Anton Newcombe, who along with bassist Matt Hollywood, guitarist Dean Taylor, organist Mara Regal, accordionist Dawn Thomas, drummer Brian Glaze, and “Spokesperson for the Revolution” Joel Gion, recorded the Massacre’s 1995 shoegazer-influenced debut LP, ‘Methodrone.’ A collection of early recordings, ‘Spacegirl and Other Favorites,’ followed on the band’s own Tangible label in early 1996, and was the first of four Brian Jonestown Massacre LPs to appear that year. Next up was the brilliant, ‘Their Satanic Majesties’ Second Request,’ a full-blown homage to the Stones’ glorious psychedelic-era excesses.
11/21

Thomas Dolby

Bimbo's 365 Club
Perhaps best known for blinding us with science, Thomas Dolby has always blurred the lines between composition and invention. Thomas Morgan Robertson (born 14 October 1958), known by the stage name Thomas Dolby, is an English musician, producer, composer, entrepreneur and teacher. Dolby came to prominence in the 1980s new wave movement, releasing hit singles including “She Blinded Me with Science” (1982) and “Hyperactive!” (1984). He has also worked as a producer and as a session musician.
11/21

Too $hort w/ Live Band (8 & 10pm)

Yoshi's Oakland
Oakland’s original Hip Hop heavyweight: Todd “Too $hort” Shaw is an acclaimed hip-hop artist, songwriter and entrepreneur that hails from Oakland, California. Over the course of his nearly 40-year career as an artist, $hort has cemented his legacy as a hip-hop heavyweight and pioneer of West Coast rap, having amassed six platinum albums and four gold certifications.
11/21

BERTHA: Grateful Drag

Great American Music Hall
GAMH & The UC Theatre present…The world’s first Grateful Drag band, BERTHA is an all-star collective of queer and allied East Nashville talent coming together in wigs and full face for a good cause. Fronted by a harmony trio of Berthas and backed by a rocking all-Bertha band, BERTHA has captured the heart and imagination of Deadheads everywhere, with coast-to-coast demand for their electrifying live show
11/21

Robert Plant’s Saving Grace ft Suzi Dian, Rosie Flores

Fox Theater Oakland
Roar In The Fall: Though Robert Plant is, literally and figuratively, the biggest name on the cover art for Saving Grace, he would be the first to say that the album is very much a group effort, with its title also serving as this new band’s moniker. The group members were drawn together by a shared love of roots music both vintage and modern–of blues, folk, gospel, country and those tantalizing sounds that lay in between. Despite Plant’s iconic status as an artist since his days with Led Zeppelin, Saving Grace managed to start out in 2019, casually and somewhat discreetly, as a local project. The players had been working collaboratively for barely a year, even serving as an unheralded opening act on a handful of dates with Fairport Convention when the pandemic intervened and any formal plans to tour or release music were temporarily shelved. That turned out to be less setback than serendipity. It allowed Saving Grace time…
11/21

T Sisters, Good Friends

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
KC Turner Presents: T Sisters, the rising stars of contemporary folk music, are proud to announce the release of their latest EP titled “Sheroes.” This EP pays homage to the legendary female performers who have left an indelible mark on the music industry.
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11/21

LowDown Brass Band (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat
Straight out of Chicago’s vibrant music scene, LowDown Brass Band brings the heat with an unstoppable fusion of brass, hip hop, reggae, and soul. This powerhouse horn ensemble channels the pulse of the streets into an explosive live show that’s equal parts party and performance art. Expect high-octane grooves, conscious lyricism, and a crowd moving from the first note to the last. This isn’t just a concert–it’s a movement.
11/21

Jon Chi w/ Greg Loiacono & Stingray

Sweetwater Music Hall
Marin-based songwriter Jon Chi blends soulful Americana and psychedelic rock, performing songs from his acclaimed album River of Marigolds. He’s joined by Greg Loiacono & Stingray, the Mother Hips co-founder’s groovy soul-rock project steeped in ’70s R&B vibes and California cool.
11/21

Delicate Steve

The Chapel
The brainchild of guitarist and producer Steve Marion — crafts joyful, wordless rock that speaks through melody and groove. Known for his soaring guitar tone and infectious energy, his instrumental songs blend indie rock, funk, and psych with a sense of playfulness and heart.
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.
11/22

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party

The Guild Theatre
April, 2025, marks the 32 year anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the music scene. Since its formation in the early nineties in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music, with sales of over 2 million albums to date. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture.
11/22

Too $hort w/ Live Band (7:30 & 930pm)

Yoshi's Oakland
Oakland’s original Hip Hop heavyweight: Todd “Too $hort” Shaw is an acclaimed hip-hop artist, songwriter and entrepreneur that hails from Oakland, California. Over the course of his nearly 40-year career as an artist, $hort has cemented his legacy as a hip-hop heavyweight and pioneer of West Coast rap, having amassed six platinum albums and four gold certifications.
11/22

BERTHA: Grateful Drag

Great American Music Hall
GAMH & The UC Theatre present…The world’s first Grateful Drag band, BERTHA is an all-star collective of queer and allied East Nashville talent coming together in wigs and full face for a good cause. Fronted by a harmony trio of Berthas and backed by a rocking all-Bertha band, BERTHA has captured the heart and imagination of Deadheads everywhere, with coast-to-coast demand for their electrifying live show
11/22

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party

The Guild Theatre
April, 2025, marks the 32 year anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the music scene. Since its formation in the early nineties in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music, with sales of over 2 million albums to date. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture.
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11/22

LowDown Brass Band (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat
Straight out of Chicago’s vibrant music scene, LowDown Brass Band brings the heat with an unstoppable fusion of brass, hip hop, reggae, and soul. This powerhouse horn ensemble channels the pulse of the streets into an explosive live show that’s equal parts party and performance art. Expect high-octane grooves, conscious lyricism, and a crowd moving from the first note to the last. This isn’t just a concert–it’s a movement.
11/22

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

Cow Palace
For 5 weekends only November 22 through December 21, Saturdays, Sundays, and the Friday after Thanksgiving, the historic Cow Palace in Daly City transforms into the bustling streets and lively stages of Charles Dickens’ Victorian London, celebrating 41 delightful seasons! The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party takes visitors on a deeply immersive adventure through the theaters, pubs, and dance halls of Victorian London.
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11/22

Purple Pachyderm:16th Annual Pre-Turkey Day Bonanza ft The King Street Giants

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
HopMonk Presents: Purple Pachyderm – 16th Annual Pre-Turkey Day Bonanza featuring The King Street Giants and surprise special guests. This beloved Sonoma County tradition, inspired by Les Claypool’s Purple Pachyderm Wines, always brings a mix of funky grooves, holiday cheer, and a few musical surprises. Let’s just say the “special guests” are worth the curiosity.
11/22

Nicki Bluhm w/ Victoria George

Sweetwater Music Hall
Nicki Bluhm brings her soulful blend of country, rock, and roots to the stage, showcasing songs from Rancho Deluxe, her Nashville-crafted album that celebrates home, harmony, and heartfelt storytelling.
11/23

Too $hort w/ Live Band

Yoshi's Oakland
Oakland’s original Hip Hop heavyweight: Todd “Too $hort” Shaw is an acclaimed hip-hop artist, songwriter and entrepreneur that hails from Oakland, California. Over the course of his nearly 40-year career as an artist, $hort has cemented his legacy as a hip-hop heavyweight and pioneer of West Coast rap, having amassed six platinum albums and four gold certifications.
11/23

Cody Steinmann (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
Minneapolis-based guitarist and composer Cody Steinmann brings an unforgettable night of raw emotion and fearless artistry to the Black Cat stage. Known for his genre-bending sound and deep expressive power, Steinmann fuses jazz, blues, rock, and metal into a singular voice that burns with intensity and truth.
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11/23

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

Cow Palace
For 5 weekends only November 22 through December 21, Saturdays, Sundays, and the Friday after Thanksgiving, the historic Cow Palace in Daly City transforms into the bustling streets and lively stages of Charles Dickens’ Victorian London, celebrating 41 delightful seasons! The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party takes visitors on a deeply immersive adventure through the theaters, pubs, and dance halls of Victorian London.
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11/26

The California Honeydrops

Uptown Theatre Napa
JaM Cellars Presents: Redwood Highway Tour – Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn, a mainstay at festivals including Byron Bay Bluesfest (Australia), Outside Lands, Monterey Jazz, Lightning In A Bottle, and touring with B.B. King, Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, and Allen Toussaint. Led by the enigmatic and energetic frontman, Lech Wierzynski,and percussionist Benjamin Malament, each member of the band is a virtuoso in their own rite ÑYanos “Johnny Bones” Lustigon saxophone, Lorenzo Loeraon keyboards/guitar, Beaumont Beaullieuon drums,Miles Blackwellon bass, and regularly accompanied by Oliver Tuttleon trombone, Leon Cotteron saxophone/clarinet, and Miles Lyonson trombone/sousaphone Ñnavigating through a vast repertoire of original songs and timeless classics every night.
11/26

Vinyl’s Annual Black Wednesday Bash

Sweetwater Music Hall
Marin County’s favorite funky sons, Vinyl can alternately sound like the best live funk, Latin, reggae or dub band you’ve heard in ages — and occasionally, all at the same time. Vinyl brings it with fierce musicianship and zesty abandon, proving you can have both substance and style. The infectious music of Vinyl blends old-school funk, Latin percussion, reggae and R&B into signature instrumental grooves.
11/26

Altered State

Black Cat
Join pianist and composer Michael Potter for a one-night show celebrating his return to the Bay Area after two transformative years in Tokyo. With his new quartet Altered State, Potter unveils an entirely fresh body of work composed abroad–music shaped by reflection, rhythm, and the quiet intensity of life in Japan.
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11/28

The California Honeydrops (Two Nights)

The UC Theatre
Blues: Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn
11/28

Sheila E. & The E-Train (8 & 10pm)

Yoshi's Oakland
One of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. Family, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. In addition to percussionist dad Pete, the Oakland,CA native counts former Santana member/Azteca founder Coke Escovedo and The Dragons front man Mario Escovedo as uncles. Fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather.
11/28

Smoked Out Soul + Sweater Funk

Ivy Room
SOS is throwing down another Funky Soul Dance Party at the Ivy Room! Old school taste/ new school bass. Smoked Out Soul is rooted in funk and looking into the future. Blending the classics with modern production, SOS features a high energy DJ set laced with live horns, analogue synths, guitar, drums and percussion. It’s Memphis meets California, dusty records and computer love with a heavy dose of future disco. What started out as a party at a premier night club in San Francisco’s Mission district where DJs would collaborate with a rotating cast of artists, has now become a touring act, record label and production team featuring Zebuel, Disco E, Paul Oliphant, B. Lee, Bliu, Chris Hoog and special guests.
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11/28

Sami Stevens + Kazemde George (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat
New York power duo Kazemde George (tenor saxophone) and Sami Stevens (voice and keys) bring their intoxicating blend of jazz, soul, and global groove to the Black Cat stage. Drawing on influences from Hip-Hop and R&B to Cuban rumba, 70s singer-songwriters, and classic bossa nova, their sound is a conversation–intimate, exploratory, and deeply human.
11/28

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

Cow Palace
For 5 weekends only November 22 through December 21, Saturdays, Sundays, and the Friday after Thanksgiving, the historic Cow Palace in Daly City transforms into the bustling streets and lively stages of Charles Dickens’ Victorian London, celebrating 41 delightful seasons! The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party takes visitors on a deeply immersive adventure through the theaters, pubs, and dance halls of Victorian London.
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11/28

Sambada

Hopmonk Tavern Novato
Santa Cruz favorites SambaD‡ bring their irresistible fusion of samba, funk, reggae, and Afro-Brazilian grooves to HopMonk Tavern. Known for their high-energy shows and contagious rhythms, they turn every performance into a dance party that bridges cultures and moves bodies.
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11/29

The California Honeydrops (Two Nights)

The UC Theatre
Blues: Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn
11/29

Sheila E. & The E-Train (730 & 930pm)

Yoshi's Oakland
One of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. Family, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. In addition to percussionist dad Pete, the Oakland,CA native counts former Santana member/Azteca founder Coke Escovedo and The Dragons front man Mario Escovedo as uncles. Fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather.
11/29

The Coffis Brothers

Felton Music Hall
With two songwriters, six albums, and more than a thousand shows under their belt, The Coffis Brothers have earned their reputation as modern-day torchbearers of all-American rock & roll. It’s a sound caught halfway between amplified Americana, acoustic folk, roadhouse R&B, and electrifying roots music, crafted by a pair of California-born siblings who’ve been sharing the stage since childhood, and the five piece band filled out by Kyle Poppen (guitar), Aidan Collins (bass), and Cory Graves (drums).
11/29

Pete Floyd – Premier Pink Floyd Tribute

Mystic Theatre
Experience the enchanting world of Pete Floyd, an extraordinary Sonoma/Marin-based Pink Floyd tribute band, led by the dynamic duo of skilled Petes – Pete Delaney and Pete Hale.
11/29

Sami Stevens + Kazemde George (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat
New York power duo Kazemde George (tenor saxophone) and Sami Stevens (voice and keys) bring their intoxicating blend of jazz, soul, and global groove to the Black Cat stage. Drawing on influences from Hip-Hop and R&B to Cuban rumba, 70s singer-songwriters, and classic bossa nova, their sound is a conversation–intimate, exploratory, and deeply human.
11/29

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

Cow Palace
For 5 weekends only November 22 through December 21, Saturdays, Sundays, and the Friday after Thanksgiving, the historic Cow Palace in Daly City transforms into the bustling streets and lively stages of Charles Dickens’ Victorian London, celebrating 41 delightful seasons! The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party takes visitors on a deeply immersive adventure through the theaters, pubs, and dance halls of Victorian London.
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11/29

Jackie Greene

The Fillmore
Acclaimed Americana singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jackie Greene returns to The Fillmore for a night of bluesy guitar, roots rock, and soulful ballads.
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11/30

Sheila E. & The E-Train (7 & 9pm)

Yoshi's Oakland
One of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. Family, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. In addition to percussionist dad Pete, the Oakland,CA native counts former Santana member/Azteca founder Coke Escovedo and The Dragons front man Mario Escovedo as uncles. Fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather.
11/30

SPIKE & THE GIMME GIMMES, The Aggrolites, Greg Antista & The Lonely Streets

The UC Theatre
Punk – A super-group made up of a revolving door of globe-trotting gentlemen and women of punk rock. Led by Sean ‘Spike’ Slawson who has been breaking hearts and winning over Abuelas since ’95. Along with members of The Ramones,Black Flag,Social Distortion,Rocket From The Crypt, The Damned, Strung Out and No Doubt to name but a few makeup this troupe of lovers not fighters. So, you can keep up (and we can too!) the world’s greatest touring cover band may have tweaked their name but not their ever-present global reign! Fusing their harmonious blend of country crooner meets punk rock distortion, taking the world over.
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11/30

A John Waters Christmas

Great American Music Hall
John Waters rides into San Francisco for his annual one man show, A John Waters Christmas, at the Great American Music Hall. 21+ / 7PM Doors
11/30

Sami Stevens + Kazemde George (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
New York power duo Kazemde George (tenor saxophone) and Sami Stevens (voice and keys) bring their intoxicating blend of jazz, soul, and global groove to the Black Cat stage. Drawing on influences from Hip-Hop and R&B to Cuban rumba, 70s singer-songwriters, and classic bossa nova, their sound is a conversation–intimate, exploratory, and deeply human.
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11/30

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

Cow Palace
For 5 weekends only November 22 through December 21, Saturdays, Sundays, and the Friday after Thanksgiving, the historic Cow Palace in Daly City transforms into the bustling streets and lively stages of Charles Dickens’ Victorian London, celebrating 41 delightful seasons! The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party takes visitors on a deeply immersive adventure through the theaters, pubs, and dance halls of Victorian London.
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12/02

Ana Popovic

Yoshi's Oakland
One of the most dynamic forces in contemporary blues: “In the 25 years since the release of her debut record, Hometown, tail-gunning blues virtuoso Ana Popovic has proved herself a force of nature with a vintage Stratin hand.” – Guitar World
12/04

Steal Your Faight w/ Mason’s Children

The Faight Collective
Grateful Dead Night on Haight St
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12/05

Jorma Kaukonen’s 85th Birthday Celebration

The Masonic
An unforgettable night honoring one of America’s greatest guitarists, Jorma Kaukonen. The founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna will be marking his 85th birthday with a career-spanning show featuring an all-star lineup of collaborators and friends. Lineup for this hometown show includes Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Bruce Cockburn, Jack Casady, Sam Grisman, John Hurlbut, Ross Garren, Justin Guip, and Peter Kaukonen.
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12/05

Steal Your Faight w/ Mason’s Children

The Faight Collective
Grateful Dead Night on Haight St
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12/05

The Polish Ambassador

The Independent
Get ready to dance — The Polish Ambassador brings his electrifying blend of funk-infused electronic beats and immersive live visuals for one unforgettable night. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just looking to let loose, join us for the ride!
12/06

The Floozies & Dirtwire w/ Special Guest Honeycomb

The UC Theatre
The Floozies & Dirtwire: Neon Sundown Tour With Special Guest Honeycomb. The Floozies Brothers Matt and Mark Hill are the sonic visionaries behind electronic-funk powerhouse The Floozies. Certified heavyweights in the world of jam and future-groove, the Kansas City-based tandem champion authentic funk in the digital age. Dirtwire Dirtwire stands poised between ancient Mother Earth and modern technology, a blend of ethnomusicology and the psychedelic trance state, gut-bucket delta blues and what the band variously dubs “back-porch space cowboy blues, swamptronica, and electro-twang.” It’s a sound informed by Dirtwire’s travels and performances around the globe, where East meets West and North joins South. General Admission Standing Room with Limited Seating
12/06

Pink Martini All-Stars

The Masonic
Pink Martini is an American band founded in 1994 by pianist Thomas Lauderdale in Portland, Oregon. Group members call it a little orchestra that crosses several styles, such as classical, Latin, traditional pop, and jazz. The band’s co-lead vocalists are China Forbes and Storm Large.
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12/06

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

Cow Palace
For 5 weekends only November 22 through December 21, Saturdays, Sundays, and the Friday after Thanksgiving, the historic Cow Palace in Daly City transforms into the bustling streets and lively stages of Charles Dickens’ Victorian London, celebrating 41 delightful seasons! The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party takes visitors on a deeply immersive adventure through the theaters, pubs, and dance halls of Victorian London.
12/06

Dragon Smoke

The Independent
Dragon Smoke formed in 2003 as a “Superjam” – part of the New Orleans Jazz Fest tradition of putting together a band of musician who don’t normally play together and just see what happens. With the dual vocals of Neville and Lindell, matched with the Galactic rhythm section, the band quickly realized, “We are on to something!”. The band has played during every Jazz Fest since its inception. This inception took place at the tiny smokey Dragon’s Den Bar, hence the name – Dragon Smoke.
12/07

Dragon Smoke w/ Tracorum

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
KC Turner Presents: Dragon Smoke (FT. Ivan Neville, Eric Lindell, Stanton Moore & Robert Mercurio) formed in 2003 as a “Superjam” – part of the New Orleans Jazz Fest tradition of putting together a band of musician who don’t normally play together and just see what happens. With the dual vocals of Neville and Lindell, matched with the Galactic rhythm section, the band quickly realized, “We are on to something!”. The band has played during every Jazz Fest since its inception. This inception took place at the tiny smokey Dragon’s Den Bar, hence the name – Dragon Smoke.
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12/07

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

Cow Palace
For 5 weekends only November 22 through December 21, Saturdays, Sundays, and the Friday after Thanksgiving, the historic Cow Palace in Daly City transforms into the bustling streets and lively stages of Charles Dickens’ Victorian London, celebrating 41 delightful seasons! The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party takes visitors on a deeply immersive adventure through the theaters, pubs, and dance halls of Victorian London.
12/07

Souls of Mischief

Sweetwater Music Hall
Souls of Mischief is a hip-hop group from Oakland, California and is also part of the hip-hop collective Hieroglyphics. The Souls of Mischief was formed in 1991 and comprises rappers A-Plus, Phesto, Opio, and Tajai.
12/07

Nat Keefe Concert Carnival ft Lebo, Elliot Peck, Bo Carper, and more!

The Independent
Nat’s panoramic songwriting and baritone vocals play a defining role in Hot Buttered Rum’s sound. Since founding HBR in 1999, Nat has played thousands of shows all over the world and written hundreds of songs. For 19 years now, Nat has produced and presented the Nat Keefe Concert Carnival, a holiday cabaret variety show, with cast and crew of 25+, at the Independent. This has become a cherished San Francisco tradition.
12/08

Music Heals International Annual Benefit Concert: New Orleans Meets Haiti

Sweetwater Music Hall
A powerhouse night of music and purpose featuring Ivan Neville, Jackie Greene, Jay Lane, Paul Beaubrun, Vicki Randle, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Elliott Peck, Steve Adams, and special guests. Enjoy N’awlins-style cuisine from The Brothers Rosenthal and support Music Heals International, bringing the healing power of music to children in Haiti and beyond. VIP includes early entry, wine reception (6-7PM), drink ticket, commemorative poster, and gift bag.
12/10

Post Animal w/ Chapman

The Independent
Post Animal’s new album IRON (out July 25) marks the first time all six original members — including Joe Keery — have recorded together in nearly a decade. Reunited in the studio, the Chicago-born band rekindled their bond and creative spark, channeling weeks of friendship and free-flowing collaboration into a bold, revitalized sound.
12/11

The Bouncing Souls w/ H2O, Dave Hause & the Mermaid, The Mercy Union

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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12/11

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-
12/11

Young Gun Silver Fox w/ The Heeters

Cornerstone Berkeley
British-American duo Young Gun Silver Fox bring their smooth blend of yacht soul, funk, and West Coast pop to Berkeley. Expect lush harmonies and golden-era grooves from Andy Platts (Mamas Gun) and Shawn Lee, with Bay Area rock-funk outfit The Heeters kicking things off.
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12/11

Couch

The Fillmore
Couch is a seven-member Boston-based band that combines pop, funk, rock, R&B, and soul into their music. The BIG TALK Tour is their 2025-2026 international headline tour in support of their debut full-length album, Big Talk
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12/12

Pete Escovedo 90th Birthday Celebration ft Juan and Peter Michael Escovedo (6:30 & 9pm)

Blue Note Napa
Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years. Pete is known worldwide for his live performances, session work and solo albums.
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12/12

Kehoe Intl’ + Modern Monsters + Alvie & The Breakfast Pigs

Ivy Room
From the mind of guitarist and songwriter Bryan Kehoe (M.I.R.V., Les Claypool’s Duo de Twang), Kehoe International delivers a wild blend of garage-twang, punk grit, and rock bombast. Expect a night of inventive riffs, offbeat humor, and high-octane jams from one of the Bay’s most beloved guitar eccentrics.
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12/13

Molly Tuttle, Kaitlin Butts, Meels

The Fillmore
The Highway Knows Tour: Molly Rose Tuttle (born January 14, 1993) is an American vocalist, songwriter, guitarist, banjo player, recording artist, and teacher in the bluegrass tradition. She is noted for her flatpicking, clawhammer, and crosspicking guitar prowess.
12/13

Pete Escovedo 90th Birthday Celebration ft Juan and Peter Michael Escovedo (6:30 & 9pm)

Blue Note Napa
Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years. Pete is known worldwide for his live performances, session work and solo albums.
12/13

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

Cow Palace
For 5 weekends only November 22 through December 21, Saturdays, Sundays, and the Friday after Thanksgiving, the historic Cow Palace in Daly City transforms into the bustling streets and lively stages of Charles Dickens’ Victorian London, celebrating 41 delightful seasons! The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party takes visitors on a deeply immersive adventure through the theaters, pubs, and dance halls of Victorian London.
12/14

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

Cow Palace
For 5 weekends only November 22 through December 21, Saturdays, Sundays, and the Friday after Thanksgiving, the historic Cow Palace in Daly City transforms into the bustling streets and lively stages of Charles Dickens’ Victorian London, celebrating 41 delightful seasons! The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party takes visitors on a deeply immersive adventure through the theaters, pubs, and dance halls of Victorian London.
12/18

Death Angel

The Fillmore
The 10th Annual Another DEATH ANGEL X-Mas Show 2025
12/18

Monophonics

Almost Famous Wine Company
The psychedelic soul group that has become a global and streaming phenomenon, hailed by NPR and the BBC, and selling out shows worldwide.
12/19

Death Angel

The Fillmore
The 10th Annual Another DEATH ANGEL X-Mas Show 2025
12/19

Plain White T’s

August Hall
Plain White T’s are a Grammy-nominated pop-rock band from Illinois, best known for their hit “Hey There Delilah” and a catalog of catchy, heartfelt anthems.
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12/19

Tony Glaser and The Party + Space Heater

Ivy Room
Winter Williams Presents feel good funk with Tony Glaser and The Party and Space Heater on Friday, December 19th at the Ivy Room in Albany, CA. Whether you’re looking for a joyful outing with friends & family or a solo adventure, this is it. All Quality Vibes welcome!
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12/19

Terrapin Family Band Holiday Show

Sweetwater Music Hall
Don’t miss this holiday celebration with the Terrapin Family Band!
12/20

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

Cow Palace
For 5 weekends only November 22 through December 21, Saturdays, Sundays, and the Friday after Thanksgiving, the historic Cow Palace in Daly City transforms into the bustling streets and lively stages of Charles Dickens’ Victorian London, celebrating 41 delightful seasons! The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party takes visitors on a deeply immersive adventure through the theaters, pubs, and dance halls of Victorian London.
12/21

The Allman Betts Family Revival

The Fillmore
The Allman Betts Family Revival returns to The Fillmore for its annual tour celebrating Gregg Allman’s birthday and the enduring legacy of the Allman Brothers Band. Led by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, the show brings together family, friends, and special guests for a night of soulful Southern rock, blues, and jam classics.
12/21

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

Cow Palace
For 5 weekends only November 22 through December 21, Saturdays, Sundays, and the Friday after Thanksgiving, the historic Cow Palace in Daly City transforms into the bustling streets and lively stages of Charles Dickens’ Victorian London, celebrating 41 delightful seasons! The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party takes visitors on a deeply immersive adventure through the theaters, pubs, and dance halls of Victorian London.
12/21

A Holiday Tribute to Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas ft Jason Crosby (Afternoon Show)

Sweetwater Music Hall
Celebrate the season with multi-instrumentalist Jason Crosby and friends as they bring Vince Guaraldi’s beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack to life. This family-friendly show captures the timeless spirit of the Peanuts holiday classic with live jazz interpretations of favorites like “Linus and Lucy” and “Christmas Time Is Here.”
12/21

A Holiday Tribute to Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas ft Jason Crosby

Sweetwater Music Hall
Celebrate the season with multi-instrumentalist Jason Crosby and friends as they bring Vince Guaraldi’s beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack to life. This family-friendly show captures the timeless spirit of the Peanuts holiday classic with live jazz interpretations of favorites like “Linus and Lucy” and “Christmas Time Is Here.”
12/26

Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes

The Chapel
San Francisco’s own Chuck Prophet brings his signature rock-and-roll storytelling to a new groove with His Cumbia Shoes — a high-energy band blending Prophet’s sharp songwriting with Latin rhythms and dance-floor spirit. Expect a joyful mix of new tunes from Wake the Dead and reimagined favorites in a celebration of life, rhythm, and California soul.
12/27

Karl Denson’s Sexy 69th Birthday Celebration

The Fillmore
Karl Denson (born December 27, 1956) is an American funk and jazz saxophonist, flutist and vocalist from Santa Ana, California. He plays with The Rolling Stones, and leads his own group, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe (KDTU). He co-founded The Greyboy Allstars (GBA), and continues to tour with both KDTU and GBA as well as The Rolling Stones.
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12/27

RuPaul DJ Set

The Midway
Electroluxx & The Midway present: RuPaul DJ Se
12/27

Disco Night with Pride and Joy

Almost Famous Wine Company
Boogie down to your favorite disco hits performed live by Pride & Joy, the Bay Area’s Favorite Party Band!
12/27

Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express

The Chapel
Beloved San Francisco songwriter and guitarist Chuck Prophet takes the stage with his longtime band, The Mission Express — featuring his wife, Stephanie Finch, on keys and vocals. Together they deliver a soulful mix of rock ‘n’ roll, Americana, and streetwise storytelling, blending wit, grit, and heart in songs that feel both timeless and distinctly San Francisco.
12/28

Yo La Tengo / Luna

The Fillmore
Indie icons Yo La Tengo and Luna share the stage at The Fillmore for a night of dreamy guitars, hypnotic grooves, and nostalgic charm. Yo La Tengo brings their signature blend of fuzzed-out rock and delicate pop, while Luna delivers sleek, shimmering tones and cool, melodic sway. Together they embody the sound that defined indie rock in the ’90s and beyond.
12/29

Yo La Tengo / Luna

The Fillmore
Indie icons Yo La Tengo and Luna share the stage at The Fillmore for a night of dreamy guitars, hypnotic grooves, and nostalgic charm. Yo La Tengo brings their signature blend of fuzzed-out rock and delicate pop, while Luna delivers sleek, shimmering tones and cool, melodic sway. Together they embody the sound that defined indie rock in the ’90s and beyond.
12/31

Los Lobos

Rio Theatre
Los Lobos (pronounced [los _lo_os], Spanish for “the Wolves”) is a Mexican American rock group from East Los Angeles, California. Their music is influenced by rock and roll, Tex-Mex, country, zydeco, folk, R&B, blues, brown-eyed soul, and traditional music such as cumbia, boleros and norte–os. The band rose to international stardom in 1987, when their version of “La Bamba” peaked at the top of the Billboard Hot 100,
12/31

Stu Allen & Mars Hotel

Hopmonk Tavern Novato
Led by acclaimed guitarist-singer Stu Allen (of Phil Lesh & Friends, Melvin Seals & JGB) on guitar, a revolving cast of incredibly talented musicians inhabits Mars Hotel, drawing from the Grateful Dead’s vast catalog to delight Deadheads and music fans of all generations. A Mars Hotel show is always an energetic evening of good vibes, good music, and good community.
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12/31

Eric Lindell NYE

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
New Orleans-based singer/songwriter and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Eric Lindell melds West Coast rock, swampy Gulf Coast R&B, hard country, and Memphis soul in a hybrid American roots music that, while thoroughly respectful of traditions, blazes a trail of its own.
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12/31

Monophonics New Year’s Eve Party

Sweetwater Music Hall
Ring in 2026 with Bay Area favorites Monophonics, bringing their signature blend of psychedelic soul, funk, and vintage groove to Mill Valley for an unforgettable New Year’s celebration. Frontman Kelly Finnigan leads the charge with powerful vocals and keys, setting the vibe for a night of dancing, good energy, and soulful countdown magic. Optional pre-show cocktail party with appetizers and hosted bar available.
12/31

Yo La Tengo / Luna

The Fillmore
Indie icons Yo La Tengo and Luna share the stage at The Fillmore for a night of dreamy guitars, hypnotic grooves, and nostalgic charm. Yo La Tengo brings their signature blend of fuzzed-out rock and delicate pop, while Luna delivers sleek, shimmering tones and cool, melodic sway. Together they embody the sound that defined indie rock in the ’90s and beyond.
01/27

Say She She

August Hall
Say She She are a Brooklyn-based “discodelic soul” trio whose Cut & Rewind Tour brings their funky harmonies and dancefloor grooves to stages worldwide.
01/29

AJ Lee and Blue Summit

Almost Famous Wine Company
AJ Lee & Blue Summit are an award-winning, energetic, charming, and technically jaw-dropping band quickly rising on the national roots music scene. Based in Santa Cruz, California, the group met as teenagers, picking and jamming together as kids at local bluegrass festivals until one day, they decided they would be a band. Currently made up of AJ Lee on mandolin, fiddler Jan Purat, and guitarists Scott Gates and Sullivan Tuttle<
02/04

Andy Frasco & The U.N.

The Independent
Andy Frasco & The U.N. bring a wild, feel-good blend of rock, soul, and funk led by the charismatic Frasco — part rock preacher, part party starter. Known for high-energy shows packed with crowd interaction, humor, and heart, the band’s latest album Growing Pains showcases Frasco’s evolution as a songwriter while keeping the good vibes rolling.
03/21

Toubab Krewe

Sausalito Cruising Club
This band makes you want turn on, tune in, drop out. It’s late night Maple Leaf lose yourself on the dancefloor vibes. I can’t beleive they are playing at the club!!! We are so lucky! NOTE: The Cruising Club is a private club for members and their guests. You are welcome to attend as a guest of the band.

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