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LIVE 105 presents Bleachers Forever: Described by The New York Times as “anthemic, life-affirming pop rock,” Bleachers are fronted by eleven-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Jack Antonoff. Over the past decade, Bleachers have built a massive, devoted following, renowned for their impressive live show and infectious camaraderie. Released in March 2024, Bleachers’ self-titled fourth studio album marked a major creative high point, taking the band to new heights. The record received widespread critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone praising its “spiritual ecstasy that can only be attained through the platonic perfection of pop formula,” and NME calling it “a triumphant portrait of Antonoff’s talent and the band’s tight musical bond

09/17

Loma Alta

Peri's Tavern

3rd Thursday Monthly Residency : Loma Alta Jam Band – Fairfax, CA From the southern slopes of Loma Alta Open Space Preserve in the Heart of Marin County comes a funky and danceable original Jam Band. The collective minds of Chris Detrick (guitar) and Jared Baird–AKA Harold Imperiled– (drums) have created a band that delivers deep dance grooves, adventurous group improvisations, and huge peaks in the spirit of Phish, the Dead, the Talking Heads, and Santana. With a regular Third Thursday residency at the legendary Peri’s Tavern in Fairfax for the last year and a half

09/17

Josh Brough & The Contraband

Outdoors in The Beer Garden FREE: Lead singer, multi-instrumentalist and co founder of Northern California jam grass band; Poor Man’s Whiskey, explores his Folk, Americana, Country and Bluegrass music roots with heartfelt original songs about life and the human condition. Having served as a Peace Corps Volunteer and working as an educator in the criminal justice system for over two decades, his songs tell tragic and humorous stories of the colorful characters he has met along the way and the ever changing American landscape. Drawing from the deep well of his influences; John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, Gregg Allman, The Wood Brothers, Jason Isbell, Neil Young, Guy Clark, Todd Snider, Willie Nelson, Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger (to name a few), laugh, cry, sing, dance and contemplate and raise a glass to the good times down the road.

09/17

The Kuumba Experience (7 & 9:15pm)

Castro Theatre

09/19

A Flock of Seagulls

Uptown Theatre Napa

As well-known for their bizarrely teased haircuts as their hit single “I Ran (So Far Away),” A Flock of Seagulls were one of the infamous one-hit wonders of the new wave era. Growing out of the synth-heavy and ruthlessly stylish new romantic movement, A Flock of Seagulls were a little too robotic and arrived a little too late to be true new romantics, but their sleek dance-pop was forever indebted to the short-lived movement. The group benefitted considerably from MTV’s heavy rotation of the “I Ran” video in the summer of 1982. Hairdresser Mike Score (lead vocals, keyboards) formed A Flock of Seagulls with his brother Ali (drums) and fellow hairdresser Frank Maudsley (bass) in 1980, adding guitarist Paul Reynolds several months later. The group released its debut EP on Cocteau Records early in 1981, and while the record failed to chart, its lead track, “Telecommunication,” became an underground hit in Euro-disco and new wave clubs. The band signed a…

09/19

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival ft Laurie Lewis & Nina Gerber, Spencer Krenz Bluegrass Band, Eamon Flynn & Dublinesque, Meggy Travers, and Tim Weed

Old Mill Park

The 69th Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival has unveiled an eclectic lineup of acclaimed Bay Area musicians, bringing two full days of live performances to the towering redwoods of Old Mill Park on September 19 and 20. Included with festival admission, the performances complement one of Northern California’s premier outdoor arts festivals, where visitors can also explore exceptional work from 135 talented juried artists, enjoy family activities, food, wine tasting, and interactive community experiences.

09/19

Meltt

GATE52 PRESENTS: Meltt is a Vancouver-based indie/psych-rock band composed of four multi-instrumentalists: Chris Smith (lead vocals, guitar, keys), James Porter (guitar, keys, bass, vocals), Ian Winkler (bass, keys, guitar), and Jamie Turner (drums, percussion). Their sound blends heavy riffs, swelling synths, and ethereal vocals into a dreamlike sonic landscape.

09/19

The Asteroid No.4

Papermill Creek Saloon

The Asteroid No.4 are an American psych/shoegaze band based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Originating from Philadelphia in the latter half of the 1990s, the band began their relocation to the West Coast in 2011.

09/19

T Sisters

The Freight

The T Sisters are a genuine sister group based in the creative hub of Oakland, California. The group is made up of Rachel and Chloe Tietjen, twins, and their older sister Erika. Distinguished by close harmonies, catchy melodies and potent lyricism, the T Sisters’ sound represents a continuum of music: from roots to pop influences, moments of stunning a cappella to swells of groovy indie folk.

09/19

The Great North Special

Club Fox Redwood City

From the psychedelic shores of Southern California comes The Great North Special, an Americana jam band that fuses a unique blend of country-blues, psych-rock, and funk-soul.

09/19

Lady Stout & Nurenssnce (7 & 9:30pm)

Golden Gate Park Bandshell

09/19

Tribute to John Coltrane: A Love Supreme Saxophone Summit

We’re inviting all John Coltrane lovers to come and celebrate with us. Some of the best Saxophone players in the area will take to the Bandshell stage for a historic performance in tribute to John Coltrane music written by Andrew White.

09/19

Willie Waldman Project ft Norwood Fisher, Tony Austin, and Rocky George + Flow Tribe

Willie Waldman Project: Get ready for an epic night with Norwood Fisher , Tony Austin , and Rocky George coming together in one incredible live show! With local openers Start The Countdown and Lesbian Cult. There’s an extra scooop of talent coming to Lost on Main on Sept 19 by way of the Willie Waldman Project. Trumpet player Willie Waldman has performed 13 platinum records and 2 Grammys. From Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, Sublime, Coolio, Jimmy Vaughn, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Perry Ferrell, Salt n Peppa and so many more. He’s appeared on the hip-hop releases of famed Death Row Records and was featured on Tupac’s “California Love” Accompanying Willie are Norwood Fisher of legendary ska/punk band Fishbone , Tony Austin (Kamasi Washington and Santana) and Rocky George (Suicidal Tendencies). Blending jazz, funk, rock, and hip-hop into a bold, high-energy sound that pushes the traditional role of the trumpet far beyond straight-ahead jazz…… you will not be able to stop yourself…

09/19

Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane

09/19

Cut Chemist

The Independent

LA-born DJ and turntablist Cut Chemist (Lucas MacFadden) rose to fame with Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli, pushing crate-digging culture into adventurous new territory. Across solo records like The Audience’s Listening, Sound of the Police, and Die Cut, he blends underground hip-hop, global sounds, and avant-garde composition–consistently unearthing obscure gems and redefining modern DJ culture.

09/19

RonKat Spearman’s KATDELIC

Boom Boom Room

Pete Floyd

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. This musical powerhouse, comprising eight exceptionally talented musicians, captivates audiences with authentic renditions, bringing Pink Floyd’s legacy to life. From the captivating vocals of Teal Collins and Paige Clem to Bob McBain’s mesmerizing keys and Toby Tyler’s grooving bass, along with drummer star Sean England and the dynamic saxophonist Alex Garcia, Pete Floyd authentically bring Pink Floyd’s legacy to life, transporting audiences on a dream-like journey through the timeless sounds of psychedelia and concept albums. Join them on this mesmerizing tribute, and experience the magic and passion as they honor the essence of Pink Floyd’s music.

09/25

Rose City Band

Rose City Band’s music is sun-kissed timeless country rock whose seemingly effortless momentum carries the joy of its creation without ignoring the darkness pervading our consciousness. Led by guitarist/vocalist Ripley Johnson, the music of Rose City Band is rooted in his love of private press records of the mid to late 70’s. The band, in addition to Johnson, features pedal steel guitarist Barry Walker, keyboardist Paul Hasenberg and drummer John Jeffrey who enmesh a keen sense of rhythmic drive and melody with gentler, sumptuous atmospheres. Sol Y Sombra digs its heels into insatiable grooves, its parade of catchy songs conjuring a sunset drive through an open desert, both a celebration of a sojourn and a reach for the warmth of home.

09/25

Bill Frisell & Harmony Five featuring Petra Haden, Hank Roberts, Luke Bergman & Tim Angulo

The Freight

PREMIUM SEATING AVAILABLE: Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than forty-five years and many celebrated recordings. His catalog has been cited by DownBeat as “the best recorded output of the decade.” Bill Frisell & HARMONY FIVE expands upon 2019’s HARMONY project, blending jazz, traditional Americana, and chamber music; and features Petra Haden on vocals, Hank Roberts on cello and vocals, Luke Bergman on bass and vocals, and Tim Angulo on drums.

09/25

Al Di Meola returns with his acoustic band and the program “The Guitarchitect,” a refined concert experience that unites five decades of music, sweeping multimedia visuals, and the stories that shaped a lifetime of artistry. This tour is a celebration of legacy, innovation, and the evolution of the Di Meola sound — performed with the unmistakable precision and passion that have defined his world-renowned career.

09/26

Rose City Band

09/26

Bill Frisell & Harmony Five ft Petra Haden, Hank Roberts, Luke Bergman, and Tim Angulo

The Freight

09/26

Marcus Rezak’s Shred is Dead

Crazy Horse Nevada City

Marcus Rezak lives to jam. It’s very possible he came out of the womb with a guitar already strapped on. Originally from Chicago, now based in LA, he has made a name for himself playing in super groups all over the country. He has previously collaborated and recorded with members of the Trey Anastasio Band, Frank Zappa’s band, Blues Traveler and LP Giobbi. He’s a natural-born bandleader who summons masterful musicians for a wide array of adventurous projects. We’ve seen him pull off high-stakes tributes to Phish and Frank Zappa here at the Crazy Horse. This time around, he’ll finally be presenting his “flagship” tribute – Shred is Dead.

09/26

Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes

KC Turner Presents Cookout Concert Series: Wake The Dead – California singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer Chuck Prophet’s new collaborative album with Cumbia group ÀQiensave? – was released on October 25th through Yep Roc Records. An extraordinary and unlikely pairing, Prophet and ÀQiensave? blend seamlessly together as the collection dives headfirst into the world of Cumbia music, which consumed and comforted Prophet during a recent bout with stage four lymphoma and subsequent recovery. They also shared the album’s lead single and title track “Wake The Dead,” an anthem that reckons with forces beyond our control while learning to let go, a recurring theme at the core of the album.

09/26

Marcus Miller: “We Want Miles” Centennial Celebration

09/26

Character Select

Video game music powered up with jazz, funk, rock, and serious live-band energy. Character Select brings a fresh spin to beloved video game themes, turning familiar worlds into a high-energy set built for gamers, music lovers, and anyone ready to press start.

10/01

Jack Johnson + G. Love

10/01

AfterShock (10/1-10/4) ft My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit, Queens of the Stoneage, The Offspring, Wu Tang Clan, and more

Discovery Park

Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, California, started in 2012, is West Coast’s Largest Rock, Punk, Metal & Rap takeover returns with the biggest lineup Aftershock has ever assembled!

10/01

Fruit Bats

Ironstone Amphitheater Shows

Lynyrd Skynyrd w/ Foghat and Molly Hatchet

Southern rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd are set to bring an unforgettable night of classic rock to Ironstone Amphitheatre in Murphys, California on Friday, October 2, 2026. Joining them on the bill will be legendary rock acts Foghat and Molly Hatchet, making this one of the most powerhouse rock lineups of the year.

10/02

Marcus Rezak’s Shred is Dead ft Scott Guberman, Anna Elva, and Murph Murphy

Club Fox Redwood City

Club Fox welcomes Shred is Dead – a modern and adventurous interpretation of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band repertoires.

10/02

Snarky Puppy

Paramount Theatre

The five-time GRAMMY-winning juggernaut Snarky Puppy returns to Oakland’s Paramount Theatre for a highly anticipated performance. “An exultant throwdown of smart danceability” (Village Voice), Snarky Puppy isn’t exactly a jazz band. It’s not a fusion band or a jam band. It’s probably best to take Nate Chinen of The New York Times’ advice, as stated in an online discussion about the group, to “take them for what they are, rather than judge them for what they’re not.”

10/02

AJ Lee & Blue Summit

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 music festivals and jams until one day, they decided they would be a band.

10/02

Lyrics Born

Lyrics Born [aka Tom Shimura] is a hip-hop legend who’s been shattering glass ceilings since his start in the ’90s San Francisco Bay Area home base. The first Asian-American solo rapper to perform at Lollapalooza, Coachella, Outside Lands, and on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Lyrics Born is now Snoop-Dogg-approved with the OG rapper hyping on Instagram LB’s recent single “Take It 2 Far” from his recent studio album, Goodbye, Sticky Rice (October 2024).

10/02

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Great American Music Hall

Gillian Howard Welch is an American singer-songwriter who performs with guitarist David Rawlings. Their spare, often dark sound, which The New Yorker calls “at once innovative and obliquely reminiscent of past rural forms”, blends Appalachian, bluegrass, country and Americana

10/02

Golden Gate Park

An annual free to the public festival, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass boasts its non-commercial roots in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Challenging the assumptions of what defines American music, the festival features an eclectic lineup of country, soul, folk and more. Artists perform nonstop across six outdoor stages spanning the length of a three day spirited weekend of fun. This year’s lineup includes Mavis Staples, My Morning Jacket, Los Lobos, Molly Tuttle, Hot Tuna Acoustic, Lukas Nelson, John Craigie w/ The Coffis Brothers, Moonalice, Kam Franklin, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Old Crow Medicine Show, Sierra Hull, Marty Stuart, Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian, and much much more. See their website for the daily schedule and social media for updates.

10/02

John Craigie w/ Anna Moss

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass & GAMH present Out of the Park…We’re honored to partner with Hardly Strictly Bluegrass to donate $2.00 per ticket to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. You can learn more about the great work Sweet Relief does at www.sweetrelief.org feat: John Craigie for over a decade, John Craigie has made music that brings people in, not with spectacle but with sincerity and songs that feel like conversations. + Anna Moss “An intoxicating gumbo of bedroom pop and existential R&B”

10/02

Snarky Puppy

Paramount Theatre

Presented by SF JAZZ: Funky Fusion Grooves -The five-time GRAMMY-winning juggernaut Snarky Puppy returns to Oakland’s Paramount Theatre for a highly anticipated performance. “An exultant throwdown of smart danceability” (Village Voice), Snarky Puppy isn’t exactly a jazz band. It’s not a fusion band or a jam band. It’s probably best to take Nate Chinen of The New York Times’ advice, as stated in an online discussion about the group, to “take them for what they are, rather than judge them for what they’re not.” The global collective which features a revolving cast of up to a dozen musicians makes what it likes to call “music for your brain and booty.” Led by bassist and composer Michael League, the band features a rotating lineup of world class instrumentalists whose resumes boast work with stars like Erykah Badu, Marcus Miller, Justin Timberlake, Roy Hargrove, Snoop Dogg and John Mayer.

10/02

Polyrhythmics

Rosebud Ranch Nevada City

Presented by Crazy Horse Saloon : We’re closing out this season with a show unlike any Rosebud Ranch has seen before. It’s time for Polyrhythmics to rekindle their Nevada City connection which dates back to several performances at the Crazy Horse Saloon many years ago. Since then, this six-piece, psychedelic afro-funk unit from Seattle has completely blown up from coast to coast. They are groove sorcerers possessing the ability to manipulate energy and bend the fabric of time. This just so happens to align perfectly with the otherworldly Rosebud mojo. Located just five miles from downtown Nevada City, this natural amphitheater is a stone’s throw from the Old 49 Bridge on the South Yuba River.

10/02

My Morning Jacket

Widely ranked among the greatest live bands of their generation, My Morning Jacket have long maintained their status as one of the most vital forces in American rock-and-roll. With their thrillingly expansive and eclectic sound, the Louisville-bred band has influenced an entire era of musicians, largely by staying one step ahead of mainstream pop culture and following their instincts to endless innovation.

10/03

Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste is a eight-time Grammy, Academy, and Emmy Award-winning singer, songwriter, composer, and pianist, renowned for his genre-defying approach to music and his commitment to inclusivity and cultural exploration. Batiste’s latest studio album, BIG MONEY, is a project rooted in American traditions spanning gospel, soul, blues, folk, and rock & roll. Featuring collaborations with No I.D., Randy Newman, and Andra Day, the album earned three nominations at the 2026 Grammy Awards and won Best Americana Album. Batiste supported the project with a national headlining tour that visited over 30 venues across the country, consistently selling out.

10/03

The Samples and Freddy Jones Band

The Freddy Jones Band and The Samples are two prominent American roots-rock and alternative-pop bands from the 1990s indie-rock scene who frequently tour together, linked musically by longtime bassist Rich Ross, who has played in both groups. The Samples formed in Boulder, Colorado, led by singer-songwriter Sean Kelly play reggae-infused pop, folk rock, Freddy Jones Band formed in the late 1980s in Chicago by frontman and primary songwriter Marty Lloyd. (No member is actually named Freddy Jones).

10/03

Old Crow Medicine Show

Old Crow Medicine Show got their start busking on street corners in 1998, from New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. They eventually found themselves in Boone, North Carolina where they caught the attention of folk icon Doc Watson while playing in front of a pharmacy. He invited the band to play at his festival, MerleFest, and the rest is history. It’s been over twenty years since these humble beginnings. The band has gone on to receive the honor of being inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry and have won two Grammy Awards.

10/03

Danny Elfman

The Masonic

10/03

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass ft. Mavis Staples, Steve Earle & The Hardly Strictly Dukes, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Old Crow Medicine Show, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, John Craigie w/…

Golden Gate Park

10/03

Scott Pemberton O Theory and The Westones

Scott Pemberton O Theory Scott is a fan favorite and long time friend that Lost on Main now calls FAMILY. Scott Pemberton’s sound is much like the vibe of his native Portland:_ freaky, fun and just the right amount of weird. The best way to categorize his music is with the moniker “Timber Rock”. Scott naturally applies his own lens/stamp to the sounds of the Pacific North West, the region he has always called home. The deep jazz, NW rock/grunge, blues roots and the west coast funk. It’s all there, and often all in the same song. Scott plays with the uninhibited joy and intensity of someone who recognizes that every time we make music is an honor and a gift. One thing is clear when you hear SPOT: This is something new. Rooted in the familiar yet utterly unique, this nimble Power Trio creates their own brand of music. + The Westones: Heavy soul, funky grooves, good vibes-The Westones…

10/03

Billy Strings

Oakland Arena

10/03

Drummer and Producer: GRAMMY-nominated drummer, producer, and composer Blaque Dynamite has become one of the most dynamic and influential beat masters of his generation, celebrated for a style that merges explosive technical mastery with deep groove, humor, and boundless creativity. Born Mike Mitchell Jr. in Houston, Texas, he emerged as a prodigious talent at a young age, absorbing gospel, jazz, funk, and hip-hop into a singular musical language. His remarkable versatility quickly made him one of the most sought-after drummers in contemporary music. Blaque Dynamite’s resume spans collaborations with some of the most important artists in modern jazz and beyond, including Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke, Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, and Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah.

10/04

Street Walking Cheetahs

CIDERUP SHOWS XXVI presents: ROCK N ROLL MATINEE w/ The Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs- One More Drink LP. Los Angeles’ the Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs spew a raw, undistilled slab of sweet ‘n nasty sonic tonic on their 7th studio album ‘One More Drink’. The Cheetahs reignite the raw Detroit sounds of the the Stooges and fellow down under countrymen Radio Birdman blasting through 11 red-hot tracks of over-amplified nihilism showing even further dexterity in the world of thick riffs and song writing versatility. ‘One More Drink’ sounds like the good kind of mid 70’s pre-punk Riff ‘n Roll record hopped-up on a heavy dose of classic 80’s, white lightnin’ radio Rock. They mix an absolutely perfect Rock ‘n Roll cocktail here incorporating elements of Hard Rockin’ riff destroyers like AC/DC, The Stooges, Kiss, Rose Tattoo and Cheap Trick capped with an explosively, punchy Power Pop veneer. An absolute blitzkrieg of fiery, full-throttle Action Rock

10/04

Hiromi: The Trio Project w/ James Genus and Simon Phillips

Jazz Fusion Grooves: An utterly original improviser and composer who turns each piece into a thrilling ride, Japanese-born pianist Hiromi reunites with her power-packed Trio Project, featuring drumming phenomenon Simon Phillips and electric bass master James Genus, who picks up the mantle from the late genius Anthony Jackson. From 2011 to 2016, this supercharged band released four albums that stretched the boundaries of the possible, forging a dynamic that transcended their matchless individual abilities to form a cohesive group approach in which no instrument is confined to its traditional role. “I want to treat the three instruments as three pieces of an orchestra, and extend the sound,” Hiromi said of the project. Phillips, whose remarkable resume includes stints with Brian Eno, Jeff Beck, Stanley Clarke, Toto, The Who, and his own fusion ensemble Protocol, is a whirlwind of rhythm who brings limitless power, symphonic expanse, and jawdropping dexterity to his role. James Genus is among the most in-demand rhythm section…

10/04

Miles Electric Band

10/05

Mike Dawes

Mike Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing, arranging and performing multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar. He is regarded as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarists with a repertoire spanning original viral videos and popular arrangements, alongside mainstream chart success performing with Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues. Dawes was named ‘Best Acoustic Guitarist In The World’ two years in a row (2017 & 2018) by Total Guitar Magazine & MusicRadar Reading Polls, with numerous 2nd place rankings in the proceeding years. YouTube personality Rick Beato named Mike ‘One Of The Finest Acoustic Guitar Players In The World’.

10/05

Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Butch Hancock

KC Turner Presents Cookout Concert Series: The Flatlanders were so ahead of their time that the trio–songwriters Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely, and Butch Hancock–waited 30 years before making a follow-up. In the early ’70s, the lifelong pals from Lubbock cut a set of demos with Buddy Holly’s dad, but they were soon lost. Their actual debut, 1973’s All American Music, essentially suffered the same fate, issued in an ultra-limited run of eight-track cassettes to skirt contractual snafus. But as Gilmore, Hancock, and Ely earned modest success with solo careers as early architects of alternative country, whispers of The Flatlanders’ bygone greatness spread. Their second act has now lasted for two decades, a dual ode to how prescient they were and how powerful they remain as singers and songwriters.

10/05

Motown on Mondays

Madrone Art Bar

10/06

My Morning Jacket

10/06

Jungle, Rio Kosta

Where groove meets spirit–an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B. JaZzLine INSTITUTE Presents The Soul Sessions. The Soul Sessions bring some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians to Black Cat for a weekly night built around deep groove, soulful improvisation, and the energy that happens when world-class players meet in an intimate room.

10/07

Propulsive piano-trio jazz with Afro-Latin drive, heavyweight rhythm, and world-class improvisational fire. Two-time Grammy-nominated pianist Benito Gonzalez brings his trio to Black Cat for a three-night run built on power, movement, and deep musical command. Expect a high-energy set where American jazz tradition meets rhythms from around the world — swinging hard, pushing forward, and driven by one of the strongest rhythm-section concepts in modern jazz.

10/08

Analog Dog, Floratura, Pablo Blanc

GATE52 PRESENTS: Analog Dog is a genre-fluid, psychedelic fusion band based in San Francisco, California. Mixes 1960s psychedelic rock, 1970s disco grooves, modern indie pop, and jazz fusion.

10/09

The Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite Duo featuring Bob Welsh unites three living blues legends for stripped-down, front-porch acoustic and electric performances. Rooted in more than a century of combined experience, the trio swaps soulful licks, expert piano, and rich road stories.

10/09

Pink Talking Fish

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. Their creations have artistically inspired people and their mind-blowing live performances have brought people together to form a sense of community around the love for their favorite bands.

10/09

Zepparella

How to honor the legacy of a band deemed sacred? To tread on holy ground is perilous, and must be done with the intent and spirit of a disciple–Pay attention to the intricacies of the magic, explore the far ends of the innovation, strive for ever-growing ability, and let the purity of the love for the music drive it all. Drummer Clementine is the founding member of ZEPPARELLA.

10/09

Dead Kennedys w/ Flipper

Goldenvoice Presents: Dead Kennedys are an American hardcore punk band formed in San Francisco, Ca. in 1978, became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk rock community, and were one of the first American hardcore bands to make a significant impact in the United Kingdom. Their eclectic music encompassed their trademark loud and fast hardcore, but also spaghetti western, psychedelic, garage rock and rockabilly. Jello Biafra’s biting lyrics tackled the sociopolitical concerns of the Reagan era with a distinct sense of morbid humor and satire, following in the footsteps of such earlier rock satirists as Frank Zappa and non-musical countercultural figures like Abbie Hoffman and Lenny Bruce. In the mid-1980s, the band was embroiled in an obscenity trial in the United States over the artwork of their album Frankenchrist (1985), which included the explicit titular subject of H. R. Giger’s Penis Landscape. The band was charged…

10/09

Toad the Wet Sprocket

KC Turner Presents Cookout Concert Series: Any music fan who grew up in the ’90s, before the rise of streaming platforms, will tell you that when a record store clerk made a music recommendation, you took it seriously. Often, well-studied music nerds, these unsung tastemakers had their finger on the pulse of lesser-known, excellent bands. So it speaks volumes that many of Toad the Wet Sprocket’s earliest champions were record store clerks who put the Santa Barbara quartet’s early albums into unsuspecting listeners’ hands, convincing them to overlook their unusual band name and give them a shot, perhaps comparing them to R.E.M.

10/09

Embodied Groove Dance Class

Ashkenaz

10/09

Benito Gonzalez Trio ft drummer living legend Jeff “Tain” Watts (7 & 9:30pm)

10/09

Musiq Soulchild (7:30 & 9:30pm)

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Musiq Soulchild, born Taalib Johnson, is one of the most influential neo-soul, R&B singers of his generation, blending unique genres of hip-hop soul, blending R&B, funk, blues, jazz, and gospel. Weaned on Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Donny Hathaway, Musiq pioneered the “neo-soul” movement of the early millennium. He has received 13 Grammy nominations and has sold millions of records worldwide. He is still one of the most popular performers of his time and a true artist. Known for his raw vocal talent. Musiq went from signing on the street corners of Philadelphia in the late go’s, to landing a big record deal with Def Jam in 2000, ushering in a new age sound of his own. He has received awards from Billboard, BET, ASCAP, BMI, and Soul Train. He has also earned award nominations from MTV, the American Music Awards, and the NAACP.

10/10

Bonnie Raitt w/ Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Live 2026 Tour: Bonnie Raitt is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop. After 20 years as a cult favorite, she broke through to the top in the early 90s with her GRAMMY-award-winning albums, Nick of Time and Luck of the Draw, which featured hits, “Something To Talk About” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me” among others. The thirteen-time GRAMMY winner was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and Rolling Stone named the slide guitar ace one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” and one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time.”

10/10

My Morning Jacket

10/10

California Theatre

The 5th Annual Sonoma County Americana Music Festival comes to the California Theatre on October 10 with a full day of live music. Experience the richness of America’s roots traditions, from western swing and rock ’n’ roll to gypsy jazz, blues, country, fingerstyle guitar, and unforgettable songwriting.

10/10

10/11

My Morning Jacket

10/11

While Brazilian natives Papiba Godinho and Dandha da Hora bring their profound knowledge and respect for the roots of Afro-brazilian song and dance, the entire band has developed a type of samba-reggae-funk with a universal appeal. SambaDa musically unites the Americas, drawing from percussion based styles of South and Central America, and blends it with that good old funk and reggae back beat so familiar to crowds of North America. For over twenty years, SambaDa has been mixing contemporary sounds with the roots of brazilian culture. Papiba is a master of Capoeira, an Afro Brazilian martial art form created by Brazilian slaves, which draws on music and acrobatic movements. Dandha was born into the rich Afro Brazilian traditions of Salvador, Bahia and the Carnival Group Ile Aiye, and started her dancing career at age 6. Il Aiy has been in the forefront of Civil Rights in Brazil, promoting equality and justice, and is widely recognized as the first Afro Brazilian…

10/11

Musiq Soulchild (7 & 9pm)

10/13

The Floozies

The Junction Santa Rosa

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.

10/14

Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) ft Frank Carter

The Warfield

As if the matter was ever in doubt, hours later, he did just that. The stranger’s assertion that anyone stepping up to the microphone with the Sex Pistols, the band who terrorised a nation, faces one of the tallest orders in rock and roll – make no mistake, filling big shoes requires big cojones – overlooked the fact that he was speaking to one of the few singers, and perhaps even the singer, capable of handling the job. Over the course of three boisterously received concerts staged to raise funds for the imperilled Bush Hall, this most famous and infamous of acts was born anew with energy, power, and the fiercest of joy. Never mind that the current iteration trades under the name the Sex Pistols with Frank Carter, with immediate effect, the band became a fist.

10/14

Shovels & Rope w/ Nolan Taylor

One night in the middle of the night there were a series of noises coming from above which lead to a series of thoughts. It sounded like something was working. Building something… A nest for its family? A trap for its prey? This led to more thoughts about unseen things at work. A God? A voice in your head? It all feels kind of made up until someone responds to it. Less means more. That’s kind of always how it’s been with us. This time the rules were simple: we can only use what we work with live and whatever we put down on tape must be accomplishable on a stage in a live setting. That’s always seemed to be when we’re at our best. Or most twitchy. Many times we’ve made records that we loved and then, after figuring out how we’d perform it live, we end up falling in love with the live arrangement because being a 2…

10/14

The Floozies

The Junction Mill Valley

10/14

Brit Floyd

Brit Floyd is back on the road honoring two of the most legendary albums in rock history. The Moon, The Wall and Beyond tour is their latest monumental new production, honoring two of the most legendary albums in rock history, The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall. This spectacular show recreates the spirit, sound, and scale of Pink Floyd with stunning detail, combining state-of-the-art lighting, lasers, video projections, inflatables, and theatrical staging.

10/14

Lila Downs

Mexican Folk-Fusion: With “a stunning voice, a confident multicultural vision grounded in her Mixtec Indian roots” (LA Times), Lila Downs is one of Latin America’s most influential voices – an artist with a singular sound, magnetic stage presence, and recognized with multiple GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY Awards, including the recipient of the 2026 Latin GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award. With her new album Cambias mi Mundo (You Change My World), she returns to the Miner stage for four nights after her hugely successful run of Da de los Muertos performances at the Paramount. The album marks a return to her essence: deeply committed to global causes, passionate, intimate and celebratory. She made her major label debut with 1999’s jazz-informed La Sandunga, and her contributions to the 2002 Frida Kahlo biopic Frida elevated her status to that of a major international star. Downs has become recognized worldwide as a global ambassador for Mexico’s folkloric traditions and champion for the preservation of native…

10/14

The Soul Sessions ft Joe Warner, Dante “Taz” Robinson, Michael “Tiny” Lindsey

10/15

Josh Brough & The Contraband

10/15

The Floozies w/ Modern Methods

Spend a night with the undisputed kings of electro- funk Prepare yourself for future-funk firepower with the Floozies. Modern Methods takes the stage first setting the tone for a high-energy, groove-driven night from start to finish. Brothers Matt and Mark Hill have built a national reputation for turning dance floors into full-blown funk throwdowns. Blending live instrumentation with electronic production, The Floozies champion authentic groove in the digital age. + Modern Methods is the work of producer, instrumentalist, and visual artist Cameron Scott based in Northern California. His “groove science” combines elements of funk, latin, and psychedelia with an electronic backbone to make a unique alloy that lights up any dance floor. His live shows blend live looping and improvisation with his produced music to make each show its own unique experience.

10/15

Loma Alta

Peri's Tavern

10/15

Lila Downs

10/15

Musiq Soulchild (7:30 & 9:30pm)

10/16

Steep Canyon Rangers

Steep Canyon Rangers arrive at a moment of renewal and reaffirmation with Next Act, their 15th studio album set to be released May 22, 2026. The record represents a conscious tightening of focus: a return to the bluegrass foundations that first bound the band together, approached with the confidence and emotional range earned through years of collective evolution. It is an affirmation that bluegrass still contains endless expressive possibility.

10/16

Vulfpeck, Jackie Evans

El Dorado County Fairgrounds

Vulfpeck is an American funk group founded in 2011 and based in Los Angeles. The band has released, on their own record label, four EPs, six albums, and a silent album on Spotify entitled ‘Sleepify’, royalties from which funded Vulfpeck’s admission-free tour in 2014. Fiercely independent, in 2019 Vulfpeck became among the first known groups to sell out New York’s Madison Square Garden without the help of a manager or label. The band’s most recent album, Schvitz, was released in December 2022.

10/16

Hangtime Music Fest (10/16-10/18) ft Leftover Salmon, Devil Makes Three, Elephant Revival, Joe Craven, Sam Grisman Project, Hot Buttered Rum, Dead Winter Carpenters and MORE!

There’s a new hang! The inaugural Hangtime Music Festival, October 16-18 in beautiful Placerville, CA.

10/16

Sweet Plot and Tom Relling Band

Kilowatt

Sweet Plot is bringing their high-octane blend of funk, rock, and soul to the stage! Known for infectious grooves, big brassy hits, and pure feel-good energy, this Bay Area favorite always turns the venue into a full-blown dance party.

10/16

An Evening with moe.

Goldenvoice Presents: Al Schnier (guitars, vocals) * Chuck Garvey (guitars, vocals) * Rob Derhak (bass, vocals) * Jim Loughlin (percussion, vibes) * Vinnie Amico (drums) Hailed by American Songwriter for their “mind-bending musicality,” moe. is treasured for their mesmerizing musical synergy, unfettered showmanship, and smart, resonant songcraft. For three decades, the band has corralled myriad musical forms on a truly original journey rich with crafty, clever songwriting and astonishing resourcefulness. Fueled by an impassioned fan base, moe. has spent much of those thirty years on the road, encompassing countless live performances marked by eclectic wit, deep friendship, and exploratory invention.

10/16

10/16

Musiq Soulchild (7:30 & 9:30pm)

10/17

Sam Grisman Project

Led by bassist and vocalist Sam Grisman, the Sam Grisman Project is a dynamic acoustic roots collective. Formed in 2022, the group celebrates the rich musical legacy of Sam’s father, legendary mandolinist David “Dawg” Grisman, and family friend Jerry Garcia, blending bluegrass, folk, Americana, and improvisational jam traditions

10/17

Wolf Jett w/ Sqwerv

The sound of Wolf Jett will make you dance, sing… and possibly even howl! Their all-original songs infuse folk, soul and Americana into what they call “Cosmic Mountain Music.” Co-founded by two life-long friends and musical partners, Wolf Jett combines the southern-fried vocals and guitar of Tennessee-born frontman Chris Jones with Jon Payne’s endlessly groovy drums. Currently performing with Duncan Shipton (bass), Allyson Makuch (vocals), Rory Cloud (guitar), and Alex Benjamin (keys/percussion). + Sqwerv is a Denver-based indie-psych rock and jam band quartet formed from an open jam at El Chipultepec and the CU Denver music program.

10/17

The Floozies

The Catalyst Club

Brothers Matt and Mark Hill share the stage just as easily as they share a musical brain. Without a setlist, and without a word between them, Matt’s guitar is in lockstep with the thud of Mark’s kick. Endless looping and production builds the raw scenery upon which palm muted chugs, searing solos, and wobbling bass paint their dazzling array of colors.

10/17

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Fest ft Three on the Tree, Field Trip, Petty Rocks, Sounds of Skynard, and more

Main Street

One of America’s Most Iconic Festivals..54th Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, October 17-18 Pumped Up Pumpkin Mecca Gears Up For Half Moon Bay’s World-Famous Celebration of the Great and Almighty Gourd, Parade 9/17 , Plus Godzilla Gourds Rock the Scales at the 53rd Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, October 12, The Super Bowl of Weigh-Offs, Top Prize of $9/Pound and $30k World Record Prize., Parade – 3 stages of Music !

10/17

10/18

The Sam Chase Trio

THE SAM CHASE TRIO, also known as “The God Particle Of Music,” by all who have hypothesized of his existence before his discovery 10 years ago, eminent singer-songwriter The Sam Chase strides out of the hadron collider flanked on one side by Chandra Johnson, violin heroine, and on the other by Devon McClive, renowned and feared cellist at large. Their songs matter to the masses in the same way that the Higgs boson gives mass to all matter. Their music is the Big Bang to a universe of sound.

10/18

Jazz Mafia: Stevie Wonder Reimagined

Jazz Mafia presents a vibrant tribute to the music of Stevie Wonder, celebrating one of the greatest catalogs in modern music through the collective’s signature blend of jazz, soul, funk, and fearless improvisation.

10/18

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Fest ft Casa Del Sol w/ Jason Crosby & Tree Adams, Tracorum, Pete Floyd, Michelle Lambert, and more

Main Street

10/18

Joe Block Quintet (7 & 9:15pm)

10/18

New Earth Farmers, Brian Melloe and the Afterglow, EggCorn

rock, americana – Formed by veterans of California’s roots music scene, New Earth Farmers features Paul Michael Knowles on vocals, guitars, keyboards, and bass; Nicole Storto on vocals and guitar; and Nigel Twist on drums, the original founding drummer of The Alarm. The group is frequently joined by James DePrato on guitar, Kevin T. White on bass, Jeff LeGore on bass, and Melissa Phillips-DePrato on harmony vocals

10/18

Dinosaur Jr. w/ Stef Chura

Fall Tour 2026: Dinosaur Jr. is an American alternative rock band formed in Amherst, Massachusetts, in 1984 by J Mascis, Lou Barlow, and Murph. Famed for massive guitar distortion, lazy drawling vocals, and melodic noise, they defined 1990s indie rock.

10/19

Geese

Ripping up the expected blueprint Geese set with their 2021 debut Projector and the cowboy rock follow-up of 2023’s 3D Country, Getting Killed puts the very idea of conventional rock structures in the band’s crosshairs. Working at a feverish clip with renowned producer Kenneth Blume over a month-long stretch, Geese emerged wielding a sharp, novel new vision for the genre, sporting wry smiles and a resolute confidence.

10/19

Elephant Revival

Co-Presented by (((folkYEAH!))) Elephant Revival’s music is like weather systems meeting in the sky, Bonnie’s warmly haunting voice either merging with the rhythms and melodies of the band or providing a counterpoint and transforming it. They are a unique collection of multi-instrumentalists blending elements of Celtic, Americana, Folk and Indie Art Rock; Bonnie Paine (vocals, cello, djembe, washboard, musical saw and stomp box) Bridget Law (fiddles, vocals), Dango Rose (upright bass, mandolin, vocals), Darren Garvey (drums, percussion, vocals) and are often joined by other surprise guests.

10/19

Motown on Mondays

Madrone Art Bar

10/19

Doja Cat w/ Latto

Chase Center

Grammy-award winning songwriter and artist Doja Cat announced her Tour Ma Vie World Tour will make a stop at Chase Center, The tour supports Doja Cat’s highly anticipated fifth studio album, Vie, which was released September 26, 2025 via Kemosabe Records / RCA Records. Listen now HERE. Doja Cat also unveils the music video for her new track, “Gorgeous”. GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat made her first upload to Soundcloud in 2013 at just 16 years old. Having grown up in and around the LA area, she developed a knack for music by studying piano and dance as a kid and listening to the likes of Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, Nicki Minaj, Drake, and more.

10/20

Steely Dead: A Fusion of Grateful Dead & Steely Dan

The Junction Santa Rosa

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan. Steely Dead has gained a dedicated following with their electrifying performances and soulful interpretations of classic tunes.

10/20

The Devil Makes Three, Two Runner

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: The Devil Makes Three has always thrived in the spaces between genres, where the grit of folk, the soul of blues, and the rebellious spirit of punk collide. Their music doesn’t just follow the American storytelling tradition–it redefines it. Whether evoking the deep melancholy of Delta blues or the frenetic energy of punk, their sound is raw, powerful, and unmistakably their own. For over two decades, this genre-defying trio has carved out a place in the American roots scene, delivering high-energy performances that leave audiences captivated and wanting more. They’ve released seven studio albums and three live recordings, with their latest, Spirits, marking a return to their stripped-down roots. Formed in 2002 in Santa Cruz, California by Pete Bernhard and Cooper McBean, the trio, now featuring longtime collaborator MorganEve Swain (taking over on upright bass and vocals for Lucia Turino).

10/20

Goldenvoice Presents: Trick-or-Treat to the Beat Since their formation in 1994 in Orange County, The Aquabats have been punk rock’s superheroes, dedicated to injecting harmless fun into a music scene that often took itself too seriously. The band was established with a unique vision that includes their iconic Paul Frank-designed “power belts,” trademark rash guards, black eye masks, and “anti-negativity” helmets, along with entertaining onstage antics. This distinctive approach quickly gained traction, earning The Aquabats a fiercely loyal following that spans multiple generations. Over the years, the band’s music and lineup have evolved, even featuring a stint by Blink 182’s Travis Barker as drummer “Baron Von Tito.” Their extensive discography includes standout albums like “The Return of the Aquabats” (1996), “The Fury of the Aquabats!” (1997), “The Aquabats vs. The Floating Eye of Death” (1999), and many more.

10/23

Embodied Groove Dance Class

Ashkenaz

10/23

Kilowatt

Mala Grena queer fronted Cumbia Psicodelica here in the bay area

10/23

NO(w) Beauty (7 & 9:30pm)

10/23

Black Flag

GATE52 PRESENTS: Black Flag is an American hardcore punk band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California, by guitarist, primary songwriter, and sole continuous member Greg Ginn. Originally named Panic, the group is widely recognized as one of the very first hardcore punk bands and a major pioneer of post-hardcore. Their name and iconic four-bar black logo were designed by Ginn’s brother, artist Raymond Pettibon, symbolizing anarchy and resistanc

10/24

Super Diamond

An uncanny tribute to beloved master singer/songwriter/performer, American pop icon Neil Diamond — Super Diamond has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, VH1, Fox News, and Comedy Central, and has been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone Magazine, The New York Times, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

10/24

Boney James and Lalah Hathaway

Meritage Resort Napa

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa -Boney James (born James Oppenheim September 1, 1961) is an American saxophonist, recording artist, songwriter and record producer. He is a four-time Grammy Award nominee (Best Pop Instrumental Album, 2001, 2004, 2014 and Best Traditional R&B Performance, 2009) and a Soul Train Award winner (Best Jazz Album 1998). He has also received three NAACP Image Award nominations for Best Jazz Album. + Eulaulah Donyll “Lalah” Hathaway (born December 16, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter and music producer. Credited as the “First Daughter of Soul”, she is the first-born daughter of musician and soul singer Donny Hathaway.

10/24

BALTHVS

GATE52 PRESENTS: BALTHVS is the biggest psychedelic band Colombia has ever produced. Formed in late 2019, with over 140 million streams, five studio albums, 1 live album and twelve EPs, the band has established itself in the global touring circuit, performing across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, a psychedelic funk trio formed in Bogota in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic

10/24

Madrone Art Bar

10/26

Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians

Fred Armisen is a comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He is the co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated series Portlandia. He is in the hit Netflix series Wednesday as Uncle Fester. He stars in HBO’s Los Espookys, which he co-wrote and executive produced. He can also be heard in the hit animated Super Mario Bros movie. Armisen stars in, writes, and produces IFC’s hit show Documentary Now. He has also appeared in HBO’s Our Flag Means Death, Judd Apatow’s The Bubble, and Amazon’s series Forever. He voices characters in Big Mouth and The Mitchells vs. The Machines. He is currently starring in the Broadway play All In. Armisen is an 11-season veteran of Saturday Night Live. From 2014-2024, Armisen was band leader of the 8G Band on Late Night With Seth Meyers.

10/27

Phoebe Bridgers, Alex G

Chase Center

The Lost TourL Phoebe Lucille Bridgers (born August 17, 1994) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Her indie folk music typically centers on acoustic guitar and electronic production, with melancholic lyrical themes. She has won four Grammy Awards from eleven nominations. $1 from every ticket sold on the North American leg of The Lost Tour will be donated to RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and operator of the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Upon arrival at all venues, all phones, smart watches, and accessories will be secured in Yondr pouches that guests will maintain possession of at all times. Pouches will be unlocked at the end of the event.

10/27

Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians

10/28

Gorillaz ft Little Simz and Deltron 3030

Oakland Arena

The Mountain Tour: Alternative rock, electronic, trip hop art pop, hip-hop Gorillaz are an English virtual band created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett in 1998. The band primarily consists of four fictional members: 2-D (vocals, keyboards, melodica), Murdoc Niccals (bass guitar), Noodle (guitar, keyboards, backup vocals) and Russel Hobbs (drums). Their universe is presented in media such as music videos, interviews, comic strips and short cartoons. Gorillaz’s music has featured collaborations with a wide range of musicians and featured artists, with Albarn as the only permanent musical contributor.

10/28

Theo Katzman (solo)

A man walks barefoot through the snow, takes a long bath in an icy river, then searches Craigslist for new-in-box cassette tapes from the early ’90s. He lights a candle, loads the tape, and waits. He’s listening for something unknown, yet familiar: the edge. This is a man staring down midlife with a renewed sense of vision, a recently unearthed Tascam Portastudio, and a call to embody masculine vulnerability through rock and roll song. In other words…Theo Katzman is returning to his singer-songwriter roots, with a series of intimate solo performances across the globe. He aims to pierce your heart. His aim is true.

10/28

The Soul Sessions ft Joe Warner, Dante “Taz” Robinson, Michael “Tiny” Lindsey

10/28

Phoebe Bridgers, Alex G

Chase Center

10/28

Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians

10/29

The Chicks

The Masonic

TAKING THE LONG WAY: The Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, are an American country music band from Dallas, Texas. Formed in 1989, the trio consists of lead vocalist/guitarist Natalie Maines and multi-instrumentalist sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer. They are the best-selling female band of all time in the U.S

10/29

10/30

Analog Dog

Cornerstone Berkeley

Analog Dog is a San Francisco-based, genre-fluid psychedelic disco-fusion and indie-pop band. Formed around Golden Gate Park, the group blends 1960s psychedelic rock hooks and vocal harmonies with modern nu-disco and jazz fusion. They released their second full-length album, IT’S NOT THE MONEY WE’LL REMEMBER, in January 2026.

10/30

Rancho Nicasio

Freestone Peaches- Northern California’s premier Allman Brothers Band Tribute Freestone Peaches brings the raw energy and full throttle rock & roll of the legendary Allman Brothers Band live on stage. Close your eyes and you’re at the Fillmore East!

10/31

Galactic, Parlor Greens

10/31

Shpongle

10/31

Mother Hips: Halloween Bash w/ Scott Gates

11/01

Psychedelic Furs, We Are Scientists

The Psychedelic Furs may not have invented rock & roll per se, but their influence since arriving on the post-punk scorched-earth landscape four decades ago has reverberated and resonated among all those who cherish the sweet-and-sour spot where rawness and romanticism meet. Born out of the UK post-punk scene and led by vocalist and songwriter Richard Butler, and his bass-wielding brother Tim, the Furs quickly developed as one of the premiere bands at college and alternative radio scoring a flurry of major hits with “Love MyWay,” “Pretty In Pink,” “Heaven,” “The Ghost In You,” and “Heartbreak Beat” in all releasing eight studio albums, spawning several compilations, a boxed set, a live concert DVD and inspiring one of the most iconic motion picture soundtracks of all time. Decades later, their latest release”Made Of Rain”charted in a multitude of countries and became the Furs’ second highest ranked UK Album ever.

11/01

Tom Jones

The Masonic

Come Gather Round Tour: Sir Tom Jones (born Thomas John Woodward on June 7, 1940) is a legendary Welsh pop and soul singer. Famous for his booming voice and energetic stage presence, he became a global star in the mid-1960s with huge hits like “It’s Not Unusual” and “Delilah”. Queen Elizabeth II knighted him in 2006 for his services to music.

11/01

John Scofield’s Electrospective ft Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings, Adam Deitch

11/01

The Musical Box

Goldenvoice Presents: And then there was…Phil Renowned for their high quality reproductions of historic Genesis performances since 1993, The Musical Box takes fans along for a time-travel ride, offering people a chance to relive the magic of this unique experience. These replicas has required exhaustive visual, scenic, audio and musical research even tracking down the original music instruments used at the time. The visual aspect of The Musical Box shows are based on thousands of photos and many amateur films taken at the Genesis concerts, as well as the original slides used by the group during their shows. Impressively, The Musical Box is the only group licensed and supported by Genesis and Peter Gabriel and has presented close to 1000 concerts across the world to more than one million spectators, in prestigious amphitheaters such as The Royal Albert Hall in London, the Olympia in Paris and the Bell Center in Montreal. Peter Gabriel, who saw the concert was “really impressed…

11/01

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong w/ Dizgo

For Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, music is a living flame–one demanding relentless tending, fresh kindling, and the collective breath of community to sustain it. On their eighth studio album, Feed The Fire (No Coincidence Records), the Baltimore quartet–“Scrambled Greg” Ormont [vocals, guitar], Jeremy Schon [guitar, vocals], Ben Carrey [bass, vocals], and Alex “Gator” Petropulos [drums, vocals]–push their psychedelic funk odyssey into its most expansive incarnation yet. Across sixteen years, eight albums, and countless sweat-soaked performances, Pigeons have mastered transformation, deepening their connection with their devoted fanbase and channeling life’s seismic shifts into fuel for their unquenchable fire. “The ‘fire’ represents our passion,” explains Ormont. “Making music feels like something we were born to do… Feed The Fire is the perfect metaphor for our unwavering commitment to keep evolving.” Significant milestones, from headlining major stages to their fan-centric Domefest, underscore their remarkable journey.

11/02

Psychedelic Furs, We Are Scientists

11/05

GLIDE’s 2026 Holiday Jam ft Patti LaBelle, The GLIDE Ensemble & The Change Band

The Warfield

11/08

Fitz and the Tantrums

Picking Up the Pieces in Its Entirety: Fitz and the Tantrums are an American indie pop and neo soul band from Los Angeles, California, that formed in 2008.

11/08

Grateful Voodoo: Second Sundays w/ special guests!

Peri's Tavern

Grateful Voodoo returns to Peri’s in Fairfax with their tasty gumbo of Grateful Dead, JGB, NOLA hits, Allman Bros., Little Feat & the Band! w/Jonny Mojo, Angeline Saris, Jeannette Ferber, Dave Rokeach & Jeff Hobbs.

11/08

Donavon Frankenreiter + The Band of Heathens

KC Turner Presents: Outdoor Venue – For nearly two decades Donavon Frankenreiter has been traveling the globe, first as a professional surfer and now as a musician. Born in Southern California, Donavon spent most of his youth chasing waves, turning pro at the age of 16. These days instead of surf competitions, it’s concert halls that bring Frankenreiter to town, where he entertains audiences with his unique blend of laid-back grooves, philosophical lyrics and soulful delivery.

11/10

Buzzcocks, Modern English, Grade 2

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Formed in Manchester in 1976, Buzzcocks’ influence on punk and independent music cannot be overstated. With classics Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve) and What Do I Get?, Spiral Scratch sparked a revolution and paved the way for generations of DIY musicians and independent labels. Defining the sound, the spirit and the very essence of late 70s British punk, Buzzcocks proceeded on a journey that saw Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, R.E.M. Green Day, Kurt Cobain and many others namecheck themselves as fans. After losing the founding frontman Pete Shelley in 2018, co-founder Steve Diggle vowed to keep the Buzzcocks flame alive through writing, recording and touring with the same passion and purpose that had always defined the group. Nearly five decades on, new album Attitude Adjustment is a celebration of resilience, creativity and pure rock ‘n’ roll energy and another unique chapter in one of British music’s most enduring stories. Combining raw punk energy with melodic…

11/11

The Damned w/ Flamin’ Groovies

Following their formation in 1976, The Damned remain one of the most groundbreaking bands coming out of the 70s British punk rock scene. With 11 studio albums and several UK chart singles, the band are pioneers who rose from London to earn an ever-expanding global fan base fueled by legendary live shows. Their dark lyrics and David Vanian’s rich baritone vocals also catapulted The Damned to the forefront of the Goth-Rock genre.

11/11

Buzzcocks, Modern English, Grade 2

11/12

Shakedown Citi

Shakedown Citi………… It’s not just a tribute – it’s the Dead, reborn. Shakedown Citi is a fresh new force on the jam band scene, born in the heart of a Grateful Dead parking lot at Citi Field in 2023. When the band’s members crossed paths on Shakedown Street, something clicked –and the music hasn’t stopped since. Rather than imitating the Dead, Shakedown Citi channels their spirit–creating spontaneous, soulful performances that feel alive, adventurous and totally in the moment. Each set is a journey, full of unexpected twists, deep grooves and musical conversation that pulls even the most skeptical listener into the vibe. Every Shakedown Citi show begins long before the first note. Each setlist is thoughtfully and meticulously crafted from the Dead repertoire, affiliated catalogs and beyond, balancing deep cuts and beloved anthems, rarities and reprises

11/13

Smithereens

Since their formation in Carteret, New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have earned a reputation as one of America’s most enduring rock bands. Founding members Pat DiNizio (vocals/guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar/vocals), Mike Mesaros (bass/vocals), and Dennis Diken (drums/vocals) built a distinctive sound rooted in the melodic punch of the British Invasion, fused with the raw energy of American garage rock. The result was a catalog of timeless songs that continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. The band’s breakthrough came with the 1986 release of Especially for You, featuring the modern rock classics “Blood and Roses” and “Behind the Wall of Sleep.” Critical acclaim and radio success soon followed with Green Thoughts (1988) and 11 (1989), albums that delivered charting singles including “Only a Memory,” “A Girl Like You,” and “Too Much Passion.” Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, The Smithereens became fixtures on MTV, college radio, and mainstream rock stations, while touring extensively with artists such as Tom Petty, Lou…

11/13

Robby Krieger (of The Doors)

Born in Los Angeles, California, Robby Krieger was convinced by a Chuck Berry concert to give rock music a go, which resulted in the guitarist trading in his classical guitar in for a Gibson SG, an instrument that would eventually become his signature instrument. Studying physics and Indian music at UCLA, Krieger played in bands with friends, and eventually bumped into a drummer he’d met a few years before, John Densmore. The two began jamming on blues together, while Krieger’s interest in Indian music and culture continued to flourish, as he began dabbling with sitars (studying at the Kinnara School, which was founded by Ravi Shankar), and attending meditation classes. It was at one of these meditation classes that Krieger met keyboardist Ray Manzarek. Manzarek eventually convinced Krieger to come down and rehearse with a poet/singer he’d been working with, Jim Morrison. Their first rehearsal supposedly resulted in the penning of “Moonlight Drive,” resulting in the birth of the Doors.…

11/13

Tank and The Bangas

August Hall

The Last Balloon Tour: Tank and the Bangas is a vibrant Grammy-winning musical group from New Orleans that blends soul, hip-hop, R&B, funk, and spoken word poetry. Formed in 2011 and led by charismatic vocalist Tarriona “Tank” Ball, the band shot to national fame after winning the NPR Tiny Desk Contest in 2017

11/15

Josh Zee and Friends

11/15

The Mountain Goats

11/15 Night One: Openers -. This kicks off a special six-night themed residency, where “Openers” refers to the concert’s thematic focus on opening track songs rather than a supporting opening act. / The Mountain Goats are an American indie folk and indie rock band formed in 1991 in Claremont, California, by singer, songwriter, and novelist John Darnielle. Based in Durham, North Carolina, the project famously operated as Darnielle’s solo vehicle for its first decade before evolving into a collaborative full band.

11/15

Shakedown Citi

The story of GWAR is carved across the history of this hopeless planet, but GWAR themselves are not of this world…Their story begins far past Uranus, in the deepest reaches of space, where the beings known as GWAR were warriors in the Scumdogs of the Universe, an elite fighting force in the army of the Master of All Reality. But GWAR proved too reckless and powerful, and after a series of tragic but hilarious blunders, they were banished to the furthest reaches of the galaxy, with orders to conquer an insignificant backwater prehistoric mudball known as the planet Earth. Once here, GWAR, the original Ancient Aliens, shaped the face of the globe, wiping out the dinosaurs, and mating with apes to create the human race. Having accidentally given rise to all human history, the Master of All Reality froze them in Antarctic ice where they could do no more harm. It was there they were discovered by a shady entrepreneur…

11/20

The Mountain Goats

11/20 Night Five: Cast of Thousands /special six-night themed residency/ The Mountain Goats are an American indie folk and indie rock band formed in 1991 in Claremont, California, by singer, songwriter, and novelist John Darnielle. Based in Durham, North Carolina, the project famously operated as Darnielle’s solo vehicle for its first decade before evolving into a collaborative full band.

11/20

Pretty Lights

Derek Vincent Smith, known by his stage name Pretty Lights, is an American electronic music producer.

11/20

Wreckless Strangers

Rancho Nicasio

Wreckless Strangers is a collective of friends and musicians carrying the torch for San Francisco’s grand rock ‘n’ roll tradition. Their unique blend of “Ameri-Cali Soul” melds the contemporary blues stylings of Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs; the songwriting sensibilities of Sons of Champlin and Fleetwood Mac; the swashbuckling Americana of the Lost Planet Airmen and Peter Rowan; and the funk of Sly Stone and Tower of Power with a dash of Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane for flavor and unpredictability. With soaring vocal harmonies and burning instrumental improvisation framed in concise and poignant original songwriting, Wreckless Strangers seek to honor and carry forth the brand of free-spirited musical fun and adventure that defines the Bay Area. The band features Amber Morris on lead vocals; David Noble on lead guitar, lead vocals; Joshua Zucker on bass, vocals; Mick Hellman on drums, vocals; Rob Anderson on guitar, vocals; and Fletcher Nielsen on keys. Their new EP, Dirty Souls, is their third…

11/20

Big Richard

Since exploding onto the Colorado scene in 2021, the four women of the supergroup Big Richard have been on a wild ride. Although they showed up to their first gig armed with homemade puff paint t-shirts, a load of crass jokes, and all dressed intentionally like Stevie Nicks, from the first few notes of their tight vocal harmonies, dazzling string virtuosity, and clever arrangements, no one had any choice but to take them seriously.

11/20

MDC + Shattered Faith

Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts

The English Beat

Cornerstone Berkeley

Cornerstone Presents: The English Beat (known as The Beat in the UK) is a famous 2-Tone ska revival band. Formed in Birmingham, England, in 1978, they mixed punk, ska, pop, soul, and reggae. Their catchy music and message of racial unity made them 1980s music icons.Band History and StyleOrigins: Started by Dave Wakeling, Andy Cox, David Steele, and Everett Morton.

11/29

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox transforms modern hits into vintage-inspired jazz, swing, soul, and Motown showstoppers, turning a concept that began in 2011 as a quirky YouTube experiment into a global live phenomenon. Founded by pianist Scott Bradlee, PMJ has captivated millions with inventive reimaginings of songs by artists from Lady Gaga to Radiohead, delivered by a rotating cast of world-class musicians and vocalists in a glamorous, high-energy production packed with nostalgia, humor, and old-school showbiz flair that’s best experienced live

11/29

Danny’s Live Dead

Danny’s Live Dead is a Bay Area All-Star band bringing you fearless interpretations of the Grateful Dead catalog.

12/02

Mark Karan

12/04

Melvin Seals & JGB

ivy room presents – garage, rock, soul – The Flamin’ Groovies’ story goes all the way back to 1965, when the band began as the Chosen Few in their hometown of San Francisco, California. After a name change and a self-released 10-inch album called Sneakers, which sold amazingly well, the band caught the attention of Columbia Records, who signed them and released their first real album, Supersnazz, on the Epic label. Their next two albums were released on the Kama Sutra label: Flamingo, and the now revered classic Teenage Head. Lead singer Roy Loney then left the band and lead guitarist Cyril Jordan moved the group to England, with Chris Wilson (formerly of Loose Gravel) taking over as front man. They continued their style of straight-ahead guitar-driven rock n’ roll but this time with a more 60’s rather than 50’s influence. A few singles on United Artists, recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios in Wales with Dave Edmunds producing, followed…

12/05

Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings

KC Turner Presents: Virtuoso slide blues guitarist and Grammy nominated producer and recording artist Roy Rogers released his 12th solo album Into the Wild Blue in 2015. Into The Blue Wild wails, squawks, stomps and boogies with blues authenticity. Rogers is no purist. Years of working with the likes of John Lee Hooker, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, Sammy Hagar and Steve Miller have leavened his love of blues, but with a wide-ranging pop musicality. As a solo artist, Rogers has repeatedly cracked the Billboard Blues Chart Top Ten with #3 best seller Slideways, and #10-ranked Split Decision and #1 Translucent Blues on the Americana Roots chart. For the last eight years, Rogers collaborated with titanic rock and roll figure Ray Manzarek of The Doors. The seemingly odd pairing released Ballad Before The Rain (2008), Translucent Blues (2011) and Twisted Tales (2013). Despite losing Manzarek, other friends, and his younger brother, Rogers’ 2015 release, Into the Wild Blue finds the slide…

12/06

KC Turner Presents: After crisscrossing the nation for the last half-decade looking for a home, Pokey LaFarge found himself in Mid-Coast Maine. Upon arriving, the Illinois-born singer/songwriter/actor pursued a major life change, working 12-hour days on a local farm–a turn of events that catalyzed an extraordinary burst of creativity and redefined his sense of purpose as an artist. On his new album Rhumba Country, LaFarge reveals his newly heightened devotion to making music that channels pure joy. “There was a time when I glorified sadness because I lost sight of who I was, but now I understand that creating and expressing joy is my gift, and gifts are meant to be shared,” he says. Reclaiming his voice, LaFarge has recorded his boldest album yet.

12/16

Pokey LaFarge w/ Cicada Rhythm

Bimbo's 365 Club

Another Planet presents: For two decades, Pokey LaFarge has walked his own effortlessly cool road as an exceptionally iconoclastic troubadour – forthright, genuine, and markedly keen to put it all out there. Rent Money now sees him pushing forward yet again in what can be safely declared his finest collection to date, both as an heartfelt expression of personal experience and as no-nonsense social commentary. With its twanging guitars, plucky rhythms, and undeniably captivating melodies, the album soars and swings, its joyous refrains belying the inescapable undercurrent of constant worry and angst that permeates these troubled times. As always, the Illinois native deftly traverses the genre boundaries, seamlessly integrating the myriad strains of 20th-century American music with a freewheeling command of earnest songcraft, inspired performance, and subversive creativity. Rent Money stands tall as an indisputable high-water mark for Pokey LaFarge – a defining collection from a one-of-a-kind artist of rare ingenuity and uncommon candor, now as ever, determinedly crafting a…

12/31

New Year’s Eve Party with Hot Buttered Rum + Yosef Tucker and the Bow Ties

Hot Buttered Rum gets its hands dirty planting songs with roots in Appalachia and branches in California. Five-string banjo and five-alarm fiddle dovetail with doghouse bass to frame the voices of the sextet’s two busy songwriters. Twenty-five years in, with fresh mud under its fingernails, HBR’s driven, danceable music continues to find its way into the hearts of fans nationwide.

12/31

Steel Pulse (New Years Eve)

Reggae Against Racism Tour: Bearing witness to the accelerating negativity of global affairs, Steel Pulse emerges with musical vengeance to halt the disarray of humanity. The band’s twelfth studio production, titled Mass Manipulation, reflects four decades committed to bettering mankind through music. Steel Pulse continues to be revolutionary in engaging controversial topics of racial injustice and human rights on a global scale. Their musical stance and conceptualizations are as potent and relevant today as they were at the beginning of their career. The album’s uniquely thematic approach provokes thought as it presses forward, toward humanities unification. A manipulation of our minds has been influenced by a New World Order currently dominating humankind. Steel Pulse reappears at a fated moment, armed with compassion, encouraging all people to reject false ideals, set higher goals, and demand more from themselves to further this unification.

01/02

The Humidors, Cytrus

Hailing from Oakland, California, The Humidors have been churning out their own unique brand of party music for over a decade. Combining elements of hard-hitting funk, greasy soul, vintage R&B, soul jazz, and more you can be sure that this eight-piece unit is committed to the groove in all its shapes and forms. Consisting of some of the best Bay Area musicians and led by the heartfelt lead vocals of Tori Roze, The Humidors have established themselves over their tenure as one of the West Coast’s premier funk & soul bands and are committed to spreading the Gospel of Funk to dance floors everywhere. Having shared the stage with acts such as Dumpstaphunk, The New Mastersounds, The Meters’ Leo Nocentelli, Shuggie Otis, and the late, great Bernie Worrell. + In the world of music, the term “fusion” tends to raise eyebrows. Yet, the sonic explorers of Seattle octuplet Cytrus have spent the last three years crafting a debut that draws…

01/16

DakhaBrakha

Presidio Theatre

The celebrated, high-energy quartet from Ukraine–whose name means Give/Take– returns after last season’s rollicking, sold-out success. Their “ethno chaos” sound spans years of performances masterfully blending Ukrainian traditional music with influences from around the world, resulting in an unexpected new music. “These four courageous individuals are some of the best cultural ambassadors that any nation has ever had.” (All About Jazz)

01/17

DakhaBrakha

Presidio Theatre

01/17

STS9

The Independent

Reverie Tour (Rave Spell Set) Tickets for STS9 at The Independent will only be available as an add-on during the Ticketmaster checkout processfor STS9 at The Castro on Friday, January 15 and/or Saturday, January 16. You must Purchase tickets to one of The Castro shows.

01/28

The California Honeydrops w/ Lindsay Lou, Jimmy James

SAN FRANCISCO 2027 With Family & Friends:” The California Honeydrops are an Oakland-based R&B, blues, and soul band formed in 2007 by lead vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Lech Wierzynski and drummer Ben Malament. Known for interactive live shows [6.13], no setlists, and street-level busking roots [6, they blend New Orleans second-line jazz, gospel, and early R&B .Started in 2007 by Lech Wierzynski and Ben Malament in the subway and street systems of Oakland, California Named after the street busking “honey jar” tradition, symbolizing shared community joy Rooted in classic American soul, Delta blues, and New Orleans brass band music, inspired by artists like Sam Cooke and Ray Charles.

01/29

The California Honeydrops w/ Lindsay Lou, Mae Powell, Jimmy James

SAN FRANCISCO 2027 With Family & Friends: The California Honeydrops are an Oakland-based R&B, blues, and soul band formed in 2007 by lead vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Lech Wierzynski and drummer Ben Malament. Known for interactive live shows [6.13], no setlists, and street-level busking roots [6, they blend New Orleans second-line jazz, gospel, and early R&B .Started in 2007 by Lech Wierzynski and Ben Malament in the subway and street systems of Oakland, California Named after the street busking “honey jar” tradition, symbolizing shared community joy Rooted in classic American soul, Delta blues, and New Orleans brass band music, inspired by artists like Sam Cooke and Ray Charles.

01/30

The California Honeydrops w/ Lindsay Lou, Jimmy James

02/09

Rhiannon Giddens

Rhiannon Giddens has made a singular, iconic career out of stretching her brand of folk music, with its miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities, into just about every field imaginable. A two-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist, MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient, Pulitzer Prize winner, and composer of opera, ballet, and film, Giddens has centered her work around the mission of lifting up people whose contributions to American musical history have previously been erased.

02/17

The Bouncing Souls, The Suicide Machines, The Aggrolites, Dead Bars

The Bouncing Souls are something of a punk rock institution. The band have been consistently churning out their beloved brand of anthemic punk since 1989, and have earned an intensely loyal fanbase with tireless touring and an unrelenting love of making music. As the band approached the creation of their tenth full length, they sought to make a record that captured the spirit of their earlier work, while incorporating who they are today. That record is Simplicity and its 13 tracks of undeniably infectious punk rock prove that The Bouncing Souls have a lot more to say.