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Join us for a night of world-class musicianship as GamperDrums presents ZinggFlower: a tribute to Drew Zingg, featuring Michael Emenau, Ben Misterka, Chili Corder, Sascha Jacobsen, and Chris Gamper

05/04

Motown on Mondays

It’s only Monday if you treat it like one! DJ Gordo Cabeza and weekly guests play originals, exclusive remixes and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs. The most talked about night in town! Starting at 7pm. Doors 4pm Ð 2am / 21 & up w/ID $5 cover after 8pm

05/05

The Wood Brothers

The Wood Brothers bring their signature blend of folk, blues, gospel, and roots music to the stage with rich harmonies, deep grooves, and soulful songwriting. An intimate yet powerful live show that feels both timeless and right on time.

Great American Music Hall

05/05

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

05/05

Scott Law & Friends

Cinco De Mayo just got a whole lot louder at The Junction! Join us in Mill Valley on May 5th as Scott Law & Friends take over for a night of free live music. With an all-star lineup featuring Alex Koford, Mookie Siegel & Angeline Saris. This is your perfect excuse to celebrate with great tunes, good vibes, and your favorite drink in hand. Come early, grab a drink, and lock in your spot–this is one Cinco De Mayo celebration you don’t want to miss!

05/06

The Soul Sessions: Joe Warner, Dante ‘Taz’ Roberson, Michael ‘Tiny’ Lindsey & Angelo Luster

JaZzLine INSTITUTE presents The Soul Sessions: an electrifying live music series bringing the Bay Area’s finest to the stage at Black Cat every Wednesday night, March through May. Experience world-class musicianship up close in an intimate setting where jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B collide.

05/06

Zoo Band (No Cover)

There’s a certain kind of electricity that doesn’t come from wires and screens, but from roaring musicians locked onto the same pulse, bending time until the groove feels like it shakes the earth and could stretch forever. That’s Zoo Band.

05/06

Sir Woman

At the early age of 4, she began playing violin and quickly became fascinated with her family’s expansive record collection with a mother whose life had been embedded in the gospel church, Wilson found herself immersed in the genre and became enamored with R&B and gospel artists like Otis Redding, Billy Preston, Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone. It wasn’t until her teenage years that she was introduced to genres like country rap and pop. “None of it really hit after so many years of what I was listening to, so I just implanted gospel into my brain.” The name of Wilson’s rollicking solo project fittingly came to her just as Wild Child was playing the last festival before their hiatus. While roaming around the festival grounds, a security guard yelled at her, calling her “sir” and “woman.” Something clicked: It was the song that she had been singing in a dream the night before, the character she longed to create.…

05/07

Kehoe International, Uncle Sea Monster, Lady Starbeast

Bottom of the Hill

Rock+Punk+Roots-Americana = Garage-Twang- Kehoe International -from San Francisco, CA -Bryan Kehoe (M.I.R.V., Les Claypool’s Duo de Twang) leader and founder of the band, calls his music “Garage Twang”. Conjuring sounds from Circus Side Shows, Beer Gardens, Square Dances, and Hot Rod Shows. Fusing elements from the Roots of Rock ‘n Roll with the “in your face” attitudes of Punk and Metal. Creating a unique guitar driven sound, maybe best described as “Nitro Charged, Fuel Injected, Americana.”

05/07

Thomas Marriott Quartet (7 & 9:15pm)

Trumpeter Thomas Marriott is a force for jazz on the west coast. He’s paid dues beside jazz elders such as Maynard Ferguson, Ernie Watts, Roger Humphries, Roy McCurdy, Julian Priester, Mike Clark and Stix Hooper, and has been called on by contemporary standard-bearers like Joe Locke, Orrin Evans, John Clayton, Steve Wilson, and Charlie Hunter.

05/07

North Mississippi Allstars

Felton Music Hall

NMA started by brother Luther and Cody Dickinson in 1996 as a loose collective of musicians from their North Mississippi home inspired by their father Jim Dickinson aswell as neighbors and musical elders of their community; RL Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Otha Turner and Fred McDowell. Luther’s first national tour was the RL Burnside Ass Pocket of Whiskey tour in 1997,selling out shows in the US and Canada. “Kenny Brown hired me to tour with RL and Cedric and showed me the ropes. That experience blew my mind

05/07

Sheldon Alexander Funk Jam (No Cover)

SHELDON ALEXANDER (Pop-Funk-Soul)… a dynamic band from the California Bay Area, is captivating audienceswith their unique blend of jazz, R&B/soul, and gospel. Emerging from the heart of Oakland’s music scene is Coexist — a mesmerizing cocktail of R&B and Jazz Fusion that doesn’t just touch the soul, but seduces it. Orchestrated by the rhythmic genius of Sheldon Alexander on drums.

05/08

The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton present AVTT/PTTN

Mike Patton and The Avett Brothers took the stage together to perform as the collaborative project AVTT/PTTN in front of a live audience for the first time, playing selections from their freshly released self-titled debut album. The performance took place on Tuesday as part of the Grammy Museum’s “New York Evening” series at NYC’s Loreto Theater at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, with Patton and the Avetts running through four songs from the LP: “Dark Night of the Soul,” “Heaven’s Breath,” “Eternal Love,” and “Received.”

05/08

The Brothers Comatose

Moe’s Alley presents The Brothers Comatose! Fusing old school string band instrumentation with rock and roll exuberance, The Brothers Comatose cement their status as standard bearers of a thriving, innovative West Coast roots movement on their intoxicating new album, Golden Grass. Recorded with co-producers Greg Holden and Tim Bluhm, the collection is as diverse and enthralling as the California landscape itself.

05/08

Storm Large

Storm Large is the famed musician, actor, playwright, and author well-known to Bay Area audiences from singing in The City’s clubs in the 1990s to her frequent guest appearances with Pink Martini. Known as a ‘vocal Swiss army knife,’ Large pushes the limits of the Great American Songbook and touches on jazz, rock, and pop with her flawless vibrato. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova and was seen on the 2021 season of America’s Got Talent. She has a cult-like following and we are thrilled to present her at the Presidio Theatre.

05/08

Vinyl

Papermill Creek Saloon

Vinyl The band’s diverse sound and high energy shows were met with an overwhelmingly positive response from the start – selling out their first and every show played at their home club – The Sweetwater (over 100)

05/08

Bobby Rush + North Mississippi Allstars

Blues icon Bobby Rush co-headlines with Modern Mississippi Hill Country torchbearers North Mississippi Allstars. Each delivers a full set before joining forces to celebrate their shared Mississippi roots. Rush, a three-time Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Fame inductee, is still touring strong at 91. North Mississippi Allstars, founded by brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson, bring their signature blend of Hill Country blues, sacred steel, and psychedelic jam energy. A powerful night of deep grooves and Southern legacy.

05/08

Glen Phillips (of Toad The Wet Sprocket) w/ Garrison Starr

Felton Music Hall

During his almost 40 years as lead singer and main songwriter of Toad the Wet Sprocket, Glen Phillips has helped create the band’s elegant folk/pop sound with honest, introspective lyrics that forged a close bond with fans. Alongside his work with Toad, Glen has released acclaimed solo albums and collaborated on projects ranging from Mutual Admiration Society (with members of Nickel Creek) to the experimental Remote Tree Children.

05/08

Wesley Stace (A.K.A. John Wesley Harding), Jim Brunberg

KC Turner Presents: Wesley Stace was born in Hastings, East Sussex in 1965. He released many albums under the name John Wesley Harding, before switching back to his birth name for more recent recordings, including 2021’s Late Style. He has recorded duets with, among others, Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, and Rosanne Cash

05/08

Hot Laundry, Chaos Fiction and Lost Objects

Kilowatt

Hot Laundry is kicking out a fresh new take on our beloved rock n roll. The band is dishing out hi-octane rock n roll with hints of Motown.

05/08

Mitchum Yacoub & The Brass Empire w/ Divina + Ses Eye Ohm

Moe's Alley

MITCHUM YACOUB & THE BRASS EMPIRE Mitchum Yacoub an Egyptian-American multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ based out of San Diego, CA. As a lifelong drummer that has supported many projects in the vein of Afrobeat, Soul, Funk, and Reggae, he’s been slow-brewing a unique feel for roots and dance music. Inspired by artists like Fela Kuti, Dr. Dre, and James Brown, his music harkens back to Africa in the 70’s with the bass and drums turned up a notch. Strong, repetitive grooves layered with Afro-Latin percussion and vibrant, tightly executed horn lines that call all dancers to the floor.

05/08

Thomas Marriott Quartet (7 & 9:30pm)

05/08

Killer Whale w/ Charlie Millard Band

CHARLIE MILLARD BAND (9:20PM Ð 11:20PM) from Northern Michigan, featuring percussionist Will Harris, Jercat Millard on guitars, and Charlie on the keys/organ/Rhodes bass, their Live performances have audiences raving about their refreshing Rock n Roll sound described as “small movies for the ears”. & KILLER WHALE (11:30PM Ð 2:30AM) is an indie-soul and psychedelic rock band led by singer and songwriter Thomas Johnson, originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The project is known for its laid-back, “psychedelic pontoon soul” sound that blends influences from New Orleans funk, San Francisco surf rock, and 60s/70s folk.

05/08

Oingo Boingo Former Members

Original Members you remember well and new members round it out. Original ’80s and ’90s era Oingo Boingo members Johnny “Vatos” Hernandez, Sam “Sluggo” Phipps, Carl Graves, Steve Bartek and John Avila, are joined by Jose Maldonado (lead vocals), Mike Glendinning (vocals, rhythm guitar), Freddy Hernandez (bass) and Brian Swartz (trumpet) to form Oingo Boingo Former Members. This powerhouse group has been performing and selling out venues in California since 2005

05/09

Big Brother and The Holding Company

Big Brother & The Holding Company are considered, along with the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane, the pioneers of the “San Francisco Sound”. They are also the band that launched the career of Janis Joplin.

05/09

GZA of Wu-Tang Clan ft Phunky Nomads (7:30 & 9:30pm)

Yoshi's Oakland

Celebrating 30 years of Liquid Swords: “GZA, aka the Genius, was the most cerebral MC in the Wu-Tang Clan, as well as perhaps the most acclaimed. His cool, precise flow and intricate, literate rhymes weren’t as theatrical as Method Man or Ol’ Dirty Bastard, the two biggest commercial stars to spring from the collective. But among hip-hop aficionados, GZA was revered for his flawless technique and lyrical dexterity, and was considered by many to be the best pure rapper in the entire Clan. GZA was born Gary Grice on August 22, 1966, on Staten Island, New York, and shuttled between several other New York boroughs with various relatives during his childhood. He started learning rhymes by the earliest hip-hop MCs while spending time in the Bronx, and returned to Staten Island to share them with his cousins, who later became known as Ol’ Dirty Bastard and the RZA. In fact, the three of them first teamed up in the early…

05/09

Om Records 30 Years Day Party ft Mark Farina, Colette b2B DJ Heather, Shiny Objects, and J Boogie

Embarcadero Plaza

SF Free Concerts Presents & Outside Lands promoter Another Planet Entertainment with San Francisco Recreation and Parks, announced big Embarcadero party:collaboration with Om Records May 9 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrating three decades of future music on the glorious San Francisco waterfront. / Much like Dirtybird, Om has deep roots in San Francisco’s house music community. Founded after a chance meeting in an apartment on Haight Street in 1995, the label has released over 800 records, from renowned names like Groove Armada, J Boogie’s Dubtronic Science and 40 Thieves, which just released a new single “Dej Vu.” Those three are part of Om’s 30th anniversary album. Other notable names associated with the label include Underworld, Dirty Vegas, Bassnectar, Kaskade and Mark Farina.

05/09

Soundcheck Nite with Forrest Day, Treasures , The Crooked Stuff

Rickshaw Stop

Live 105 x Popscene Presents: When Bay Area musical fixture and noted bandleader Forrest Day named his new, independently released album Right on Time, it is with tongue firmly in cheek. More than 10 years have passed since his sophomore record The Second, the follow-up to the highly acclaimed self-titled full-length in 2011. A pair of EPs, “Familiar Company” and “Limbo,” appeared in 2014 and 2023, respectively.

05/09

High Sierra Band Contest: Semi-Finals ft Andre Cruz, Oona, Shandri, and Strange Vine

The High Sierra Band Contest is back and better than ever. Check out 4 amazing semi-finalists live at The Chapel, with MCs Hot Buttered Rum on May 9th and cheer on your favorite to help them earn a spot at the 34th High Sierra Music Festival in Grass Valley July 2-5.

05/09

Poor Man’s Whiskey w/ The Dogweeds

KC Turner Presents: Northern California’s outlaw music bards bring a reputation for high-energy live shows and an incomparable fusion of bluegrass/old time, southern rock, and old school jam to stages and festivals worldwide. Poor Man’s Whiskey has been growing exponentially in the past 5 years selling out venues across the country such as the legendary Fillmore in SF.This “High-Octane Hootenanny” will certainly delight those interested in a foot-stompin good time. Poor Man’s Whiskey has evolved into a ragged, spontaneous beast pulling from equally deep wells of story-telling originals, expertly crafted covers and zany on-stage shenanigans

05/09

Mark Hummel (6:30 & 9pm)

Mark Hummel is a Grammy-nominated blues harmonica master, vocalist, and producer with a career spanning over five decades. A key force in the modern West Coast blues sound, he’s known for his explosive harmonica style, soulful vocals, and high-energy live shows. From leading the Blues Survivors to producing his acclaimed *Blues Harmonica Blowout* series, Hummel continues to honor classic blues traditions while keeping the music powerfully alive.

05/09

Thomas Marriott Quartet (7 & 9:30pm)

05/09

Le Disco ft Topaz & DJ Timoteo Gigante

LE DISCO * w/ TOPAZ and DJ TIMOTEo GIGANTE (Ladies Get in Free) — Ladies your admission is Gratis all night. Ladies get in free.– Every second Saturday at Boom Boom Room. — Blends the raw electricity of Studio 54 with high-fashion Euro-disco. A curated HOT DISCO collision of escapism and underground dance culture. Featuring:: Topaz McGarrigle (Austin, TX) …on live sax and deep disco DJ selections– bringing heat, soul, and shimmer to the floor. TOPAZ brings it bumpin’ with classic 70’s Disco to French House, Italo Disco and Big Studio 54 hits that will bring out pure electricity on the dance floor and the glisten on joyous, sparkled faces. DJ Timoteo Gigante (SF) …hits it with a velvet touch and cosmopolitan pulse–20+ years!

05/10

Eric Johnson

One of the most outstanding instrumentalists in rock over the past 40 years, Texas guitarist Eric Johnson was already a legend before he recorded his first album. By the early 1980s, many celebrated guitarists were singing the praises of this skinny kid from Austin with the mind-melting chops.

05/10

Grateful Voodoo: Second Sundays Ft. Jim Talley, Jonny Mojo, Anna Elva, Jen Rund & Jeff Hobbs

Grateful Voodoo serves up their gumbo of GD, NOLA funk, JGB, Allman Bros. & more with Jim Talley, Jonny Mojo, Anna Elva, Jen Rund, & Jeff Hobbs at this funky dance party!

05/10

Sunday B3 Sessions with Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos

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

05/10

Thomas Marriott Quartet (7 & 9:15pm)

05/10

Seal

In a remarkable career that spans more than two decades, London-born multi-platinum singer-songwriter Seal has been focused on a single creative pursuit: expressing the full experience of love through song. Known for his one-of-a-kind soaring, husky baritone voice and classic songwriting, Seal has seen success across numerous genres of music. His smooth vocal delivery on hits like “Crazy” and “Kiss from a Rose” quickly cemented his status as a formidable singer, and over the years he’s extended his influence with a wide catalog of original music and soulful covers earning him multiple Grammy awards and selling more than 30 million albums worldwide.

05/10

Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers (5 & 7:30pm)

Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers will set the stage ablaze with a dazzling performance that promises to whisk you away to the enchanting eras of the roaring ’20s and swinging ’40s. Join us for a night, where Lavay, adorned in her stunning glittering gowns, will captivate you with her powerful vocals, channeling the spirit of legendary blues icons. As the Red Hot Skillet Lickers bring their exceptional musicianship to life, expect a vibrant mix of saxophones, trumpets, and a grooving rhythm section that will have your heart

05/10

Mike Doughty

Cafe Du Nord

Live Nation Presents – Solo Tour ’26 (An Evening With) (SOLD OUT) Mike Doughty is an American singer, songwriter, and author best known as the founder and frontman of Soul Coughing. This year, Mike Doughty returns to the stage for a solo tour, presenting stripped-down, intimate performances that span his Soul Coughing legacy and prolific solo work, reaffirming his place as one of alternative music’s most distinctive and enduring voices.

05/10

Jim Messina

An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, Jim Messina’s legacy spans five decades, three super groups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits. With Kenny Loggins, Loggins & Messina released eight hit albums, had scores of hit songs and sold over 16 million albums. After a series of celebrated solo acoustic tours, Jim formed a band made of acclaimed musicians who have played with him at various points in his career. His latest release, In the Groove, includes selected hits from all three of Jim’s previous bands, as well as several of his solo works

05/10

Gill Brothers Band + Big Kid Fun ft Caitlin Gowdey

KC Turner Presents: From the idyllic peaks of Cobb Mountain to the far reaches of these United States, brothers Connor and Jacob Gill have carried the craft of the guitar and song together for over a decade. Formed in 2008, the band initially dedicated itself to covering artists like Albert King, ZZ Top, and AC/DC. After a hiatus during which both brothers engaged in a variety of musical projects, Gill Brothers Band reformed in the early months of 2020. Since the release of their debut album, in March 2022, Gill Brothers Band have toured the west coast extensively, bringing their brand of rural California rock into the city centers. The ultimate goal of the band is to add to a great wealth of scholarship on the electric guitar and folk-country-blues-rock songwriting.

05/11

GamperDrums Presents ZinggFlower: A tribute to Drew Zingg

Join us for a night of world-class musicianship as GamperDrums presents ZinggFlower: a tribute to Drew Zingg, featuring Michael Emenau, Ben Misterka, Chili Corder, Sascha Jacobsen, and Chris Gamper

05/11

The New Pornographers w/ Will Sheff

Over the past 20 years, The New Pornographers have proven themselves one of the most excellent bands in indie rock. They’ve constantly offered new sonic surprises with every album, and ‘Continue as a Guest’ is their greatest leap to date

05/11

Motown on Mondays

05/11

Allen Ginsberg Centennial in SF

Join us for an intimate evening of poetry and music celebrating Allen Ginsberg’s Centennial and the 70th anniversary of Howl and Other Poems, featuring Merrill Garbus of Tune-Yards, Andy Cabic of Vetiver, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Oliver Ray & No Land, Kim Stanley Robinson, Peter Coyote, Tongo Eisen-Martin, Dominique DiPrima, Brontez Purnell and Eleni Sikelianos, culminating in a rare performance of Kronos Quartet’s Howl.

05/12

Bobby Rush: An Intimate Evening with Stories and Songs

Bobby Rush is a Grammy AwardÐwinning blues legend whose career spans more than six decades. Known for his soulful voice, electrifying stage presence, and blend of blues, soul, and funk, Rush has become one of the most dynamic performers in American roots music. A Blues Hall of Famer and one of the most recorded blues artists of his generation, he continues to captivate audiences worldwide with powerful storytelling, rich musical traditions, and unforgettable live performances.

05/12

Indigo Girls

Indigo Girls Across four decades, 16 studio albums, and over 15 million records sold, Indigo Girls continue to blaze the trail for generations of Queer artists in the mainstream. The Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray began their career in clubs and bars around their native Atlanta, GA amidst a blossoming alternative music scene before signing to Epic Records in 1988. Indigo Girls’ eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles

05/13

The Soul Sessions: Joe Warner, Dante ‘Taz’ Roberson, Michael ‘Tiny’ Lindsey & Angelo Luster

05/13

Dusk Dept + Otis McDonald Trio

winter williams presents: debut of Dusk Dept. is a seven-piece collective emerging from the deep corners of the modern funk underground…a shadowy convergence of musicians whose fingerprints can be found on the grooves of the heaviest hitters in the lineage of rhythm. Formed unofficially from the raging of late night sessions that transformed into full-fledged studio recordings. + From the mind and ears of producer/multi-instrumentalist, Joe Bagale, comes a sound that is fresh but tangibly rooted in nostalgia. The name is Otis McDonald. The mission? Good Music. In 2015, Bagale released 80 tracks for free, under the name Otis McDonald.

05/13

Bobby Rush: An Intimate Evening with Stories and Songs

05/13

Jeff Cotton’s Gin Joint (No Cover)

San FranciscoÐbased roots rock blending Americana, classic rock, soul, and country, with deep-cut covers and rootsy originals. Expect a genre-hopping late-night set that’s nostalgic, gritty, and full of surprises.

05/13

Robyn Hitchcock

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: With a career now spanning six decades, Robyn Hitchcock remains a truly one-of-a-kind artist Ð surrealist rock ‘n’ roller, iconic troubadour, guitarist, poet, painter, and performer. An unparalleled, deeply individualistic songwriter and stylist, Hitchcock has traversed many genres with humor, intelligence and originality over 30 albums and seemingly infinite live performances. From The Soft Boys’ proto-psych-punk and The Egyptians’ Dadaist pop to solo masterpieces like 1984’s milestone I Often Dream of Trains and 1990’s Eye, Hitchcock has crafted a strikingly original oeuvre rife with sagacious observation, astringent wit, recurring marine life, mechanized rail services, cheese, Clint Eastwood, and innumerable finely drawn characters, real and imagin

05/13

Eric Johnson

JaM Cellar Presents: One of the most outstanding instrumentalists in rock over the past 40 years, Texas guitarist Eric Johnson was already a legend before he recorded his first album. By the early 1980s, many celebrated guitarists were singing the praises of this skinny kid from Austin with the mind-melting chops. Comparisons were made to such guitar heroes as Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix and when he joined the ’70s Austin fusion band Electromagnets they were being hailed as “the Mahavishnu Orchestra of Texas”.

05/13

Indigo Girls

05/14

Bread & Roses Spring Benefit Concert ft Ron Artis II and Rainbow Girls

The Bread & Roses 2026 Spring Benefit Concert celebrates our mission of bringing free live music to isolated audiences in a wide range of institutional settings in the San Francisco Bay Area. The event will feature performances by Ron Artis II and Rainbow Girls. Doors open at 5:30pm and show starts at 7:00pm.

05/14

Grace Bowers

Grace Bowers is a 19-year-old, award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader who is undisputedly on a meteoric rise. Bowers cut her teeth playing in dive bars, inspired by a variety of music genres from rock and punk to R&B and funk.

05/14

Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis at 100 All-Star Jazz Centennial Celebration

Featuring an All-Star lineup of today’s best jazz artists, Unlimited Miles keeps one foot rooted in the rich legacy of Miles Davis while the other leaps boldly into the future. Under the direction of Grammy-winning pianist and Monk’estra leader John Beasley, this jazz super group features former SFJAZZ Collective members trumpeter Sean Jones and saxophonist Mark Turner with guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, bassist Ben Williams, and drummer Terreon Gulley. The group delves deep into the visionary spirit and boundless creativity of Davis, exploring the vast directions his music continues to inspire. Beasley’s special arrangements will cover each decade of Davis’ chameleonic career.

05/14

High Sierra Band Contest: Semi-Finals ft Laurin Hunter, Anthony Arya Band, El 7 Quartet, and Temple Monarch

HIGH SIERRA MUSIC FESTIVAL BAND CONTEST SEMI-FINALS

05/14

Chris McCarthy Quintet ft Takuya Kuroda & Eden Bareket (7 & 9:15pm)

Pianist Chris McCarthy and trumpeter Takuya Kuroda are two of the most innovative forces in modern jazz, and together, they craft a sound that is equal parts sophisticated and electrifying. McCarthy, praised by The New York Times for his “high skill and sensitivity,” has made a name for himself as one of New York’s most in-demand pianists, collaborating with icons like Jerry Bergonzi and tap legend Dormeshia.

05/14

2-Step Thursday w/ Veotis

Soul, Jazz, and Funk Live Music starts at 9:30pm

05/14

Robby D & The EFG’s (No Cover)

Robby D and the EFG’s bring high-energy Bay Area rock with dance-driven originals and funked-up takes on new wave, soul, and indie rock. Think sweaty grooves, big hooks, and a dance floor that doesn’t quit.

05/14

Robyn Hitchcock: Live And Electric

El Dorado County Fairgrounds

With a career now spanning six decades, Robyn Hitchcock remains a truly one-of-a-kind artist Ð surrealist rock ‘n’ roller, iconic troubadour, guitarist, poet, painter, and performer. An unparalleled, deeply individualistic songwriter and stylist, Hitchcock has traversed many genres with humor, intelligence and originality over 30 albums and seemingly infinite live performances.

05/15

Golden Road Gathering (5/15-5/17) ft STS9, Lettuce, Leftover Salmon, Hip Abduction, Brothers Comatose, Cimafunk, Polish Ambassador, Boombox and more

The Golden Road Gathering in Placerville, CA, is a vibrant, community-focused event that celebrates local culture, music, and the arts. Held annually in the heart of the historic Gold Country, the gathering features live performances, artisan vendors, food trucks, and workshops, creating a lively atmosphere that draws visitors from across the region. Enter to *WIN* a pair of VIP tickets!! Not entering? Or didn’t win? You’ve still got options:$30 off a 3-day pass with code BISS3026$10 off single-day tickets with code BISS1026

05/15

Echo & The Bunnymen

Live 105 Presents: More Songs To Learn & Sing- Echo & the Bunnymen are an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bassist Les Pattinson – Liverpool, England Post-punk, new wave, neo-psychedelia

05/15

Florence + The Machine

Florence + The Machine is bringing the Everybody Scream Tour to Chase Center on Friday, May 15, 2026.

05/15

RonKat Spearman’s KATDELIC

KATDELIC P Funk Allstar and Grammy Winner… Live electrifying hybrid of Funk, Soul, EDM, Hip Hop, Jazz Indie-POP and Rock guaranteed to “Make ‘Em Dance.” RonKat is a Grammy nominated/song writer of the year WINNER. He was a vocalist/musician with George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic from 2000 to 2010. Touring the world with GCPF has enriched his talents and pushed his skills to even higher levels of achievement. KATDELIC is a six piece”party-all-night” band with an infectious groove. Irresistible to anyone within ear range.

05/15

Nick Waterhouse

Nick Waterhouse is a legend in the making, an American guitarist-singer-songwriter who can be found on stages all over the world when he’s not in the (analog) studio. Since breaking out with his raw, finger-snapping R&B-infused debut Time’s All Gone, he has continued to purvey, with great fervor, a distinctive blend of rhythm and blues, swing, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll.

05/15

Chris McCarthy Quintet ft Takuya Kuroda & Eden Bareket (7 & 9:30pm)

05/15

The Brothers Comatose + Good Friends

Golden Gate Park Bandshell

KC Turner Presents 13th Annual Cookout Concert Series: Fusing old school string band instrumentation with rock and roll exuberance, The Brothers Comatose cement their status as standard bearers of a thriving, innovative West Coast roots movement on their intoxicating new album, Golden Grass. Recorded with co-producers Greg Holden and Tim Bluhm, the collection is as diverse and enthralling as the California landscape itself–at times carefree and breezy, at times wild and rugged–with lush, organic arrangements full of rich vocal harmonies and driving guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and upright bass. While the record marks the group’s first release with newest member Addie Levy, the result is quintessential Brothers Comatose: a warm, joyful reflection on identity and the ties that bind from a band that knows exactly who they are (and exactly where they come from). Founded by Ben and Alex Morrison in 2008.

05/15

Wreckless Strangers

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.

05/16

Cimafunk

The UC Theatre

With a name and image that pays tribute to the Cimarrons – Cubans of African descent that resisted slavery – and music and showmanship that re-embodies funk legends from the last century, the medical-school student turned funk artist has developed into a musical force crafting the sonic future of the island and a global, cultural phenomenon that unites and celebrates blackness across borders, oceans and languages. Performing with La Tribu (The Tribe), his 9-piece band from Havana, Cimafunk has electrified global audiences on massive stages and worldwide temples of music, making a name for himself as one of the great showmen of today. After three consecutive Grammy nominations, a Latin Grammy nomination for “Record of the Year”

05/16

Leftover Salmon

Since their earliest days as a forward thinking, progressive bluegrass band who had the guts to add drums to the mix and who was unafraid to stir in any number of highly combustible styles into their ever evolving sound, to their role as a pioneer of the modern jamband scene, to their current status as elder-statesmen of the scene who cast a huge influential shadow over every festival they play, Leftover Salmon has been a crucial link in keeping alive the traditional music of the past while at the same time pushing that sound forward with their own weirdly, unique style.

05/16

Combo Tezeta w/ Valley Wolf

Combo Tezeta plays a blend of instrumental cumbias, chichas and musica tropical inspired by the late 60’s and early 70’s era of psychedelic Peru. Layering the reverb fueled sounds of surf onto the foundations of cumbia, the band’s focus is to highlight the rich melodies and hypnotic rhythms birthed from the Afro-Latin diaspora. + Valley Wolf is a Latin-Psychedelic band from Modesto, CA

05/16

APE w/ DJ Otto Von Stroheim

Cafe Du Nord

Bird Records and Cafe Du Nord Present: APE is a six-piece band from San Francisco and the only band in the world that features a live Tiki Carver. APE is anything but conventional. Their instrumentation is a nontraditional mix of steel guitar, ukuleles, baritone and electric guitars, bass, drums and a variety of percussion instruments. Fronted by a man swinging an ax known as ‘Crazy Al,’ their live shows are not to be missed experiences which is why you might find yourself dancing next to someone rather interesting. * This show will benefit The City Surf Project (CSP) which has introduced over 3000 youth to surfing.*

05/16

Wavy Gravy’s 90th Birthday ft Steve Earle, Todd Rundgren, Ricky Lee Jones, Cat Power, Peter Rowan, Lebo, and more

This one-night-only celebration of the man Bobby Weir called “a saint in a clown suit” features Steve Earle, Todd Rundgren, Rickie Lee Jones, Cat Power, Lebo, Peter Rowan, Maria Muldaur, Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams, Harper Simon, The Moldy Peaches, and very special guests. Every ticket helps provide at least one sight-saving surgery through SEVA.

05/16

Santigold

Santigold is a genre-defying musician, style renegade, and visionary artist across multiple platforms celebrated for her fearless ability to fuse unexpected elements into bold new work. An artist whose perseverance relies on invention, her singular aesthetic has made her a major muse watched by the inspired world.

05/16

Chris McCarthy Quintet ft Takuya Kuroda & Eden Bareket (7 & 9:30pm)

05/16

Live Band Karaoke with The Lost Weekends

Grab the mic and dive into the ultimate party bash with our live band karaoke, where we crank up the fun in a no-judgment zone that turns shy singers into the life of the party. We have a curated list of rocking songs to choose from where everyone from first-timers to belting pros can jump in for laugh-out-loud moments and epic group anthems. We are a six piece band that will make you a star.

05/16

Chum (Phish Tribute)

Chum is one of the most tenured Phish tribute acts in the country, having wowed audiences with incredible versions of Phish’s most intricate compositions while routinely creating improvisational magic in the spirit of the band they love. Known for their expansive library of Phish covers, they will tackle any challenge you can think up!

05/17

Cimafunk

Moe's Alley

Erik Alejandro Iglesias Rodrguez (born 1989), known professionally as Cimafunk, is a Grammy-nominated Cuban musician known for mixing funk and hip hop with Cuban and Afro-Caribbean music. His most recent album, Pa’ Tu Cuerpa, was released in 2024

05/17

Josh Zee and Friends

Join us for a free show from Josh Zee and Friends! Josh Zee is Bay Area born & raised, and often praised as one of the best guitar players ever. Band credits include Protein, The Mother Truckers, Phantom Power.

05/17

Chris McCarthy Quintet ft Takuya Kuroda & Eden Bareket (7 & 9:15pm)

05/17

Rose City Band

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: 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.

05/18

GamperDrums Presents ZinggFlower: A tribute to Drew Zingg

Join us for a night of world-class musicianship as GamperDrums presents ZinggFlower: a tribute to Drew Zingg, featuring Michael Emenau, Ben Misterka, Chili Corder, Sascha Jacobsen, and Chris Gamper

05/19

The Afghan Whigs w/ Mercury Rev

Live 105 welcomes The Afghan Whigs on their 40th Anniversary Tour, celebrating four decades of dark, soulful alt-rock, with special guests Mercury Rev. A night of cinematic sound, raw emotion, and iconic songs from two genre-defining bands.

05/19

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening

Jason Bonham, born (July 15, 1966), British drummer and son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham. A lot of talented children have probably been asked by a parent to entertain family and friends, maybe in the living room, maybe sing a little, play an instrument. No big deal and a good way to get used to performing for others. But when Jason Bonham was a small child and got called in to entertain, the family friends he played his drums for could be anyone from Jimmy Page to some of the guys from the group Bad Company. That’s what happens when your father is drummer John Bonham, one of the original members of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin.

05/20

The Soul Sessions: Joe Warner, Dante ‘Taz’ Roberson, Michael ‘Tiny’ Lindsey & Angelo Luster

05/20

Mike Zito

Mike Zito is an award-winning blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his fiery guitar work, soulful vocals, and powerful storytelling. A St. Louis native and co-founder of the Royal Southern Brotherhood, Zito has built an international reputation through acclaimed albums, relentless touring, and collaborations with some of the biggest names in modern blues

05/20

Chevy Metal

Chevy Metal was ignited in 2002 by the rhythmic prowess of Taylor Hawkins and his longtime friend and musician Wiley Hodgden. Taylor, recognized worldwide as the iconic drummer for the Foo Fighters, brought a relentless energy to the stage fueled by his infectious passion for classic rock. Wiley, both singer and bass player, was the drum tech for Hawkins at this time. While playing and touring with the Foos, Taylor joined with Wiley to form Chevy Metal as a side hustle cover band that focused on quintessential rock classics mixed with deep cuts.

05/21

Veritus Miller and the Truth Troupe (7 & 9:15pm)

Veritus Miller is an emerging pianist, composer, and bandleader from Los Angeles, California. His music encapsulates the key elements of traditional jazz standards, fused with the fresh sounds of the West Coast contemporary jazz idiom.

05/21

BottleRock AfterDark Presents: Larkin Poe

JaM Cellar Presents: Larkin Poe’s latest album “Bloom” (GRAMMY nominated for Best Americana Album) sees the dynamic sister duo venturing further along on their evolving musical journey with a collection of songs that resonate with introspection, authenticity, and a profound connection to their roots in American music.

05/21

William Johnston’s Extravagant Superband (No Cover)

Channeling the dark wit and biting social commentary of the 70’s, multi-instrumentalist William Johnston has sharpened his songwriting craft to a deadly edge, ready to cut the wires of the systems that keep us in place. Think the acidity of Steely Dan with the smooth finish of Al Green- too modern to be Retro Soul but too funky to simply be Indie Rock.

05/22

Bottle Rock 2026 (5/22-24) ft Lorde, Lil Wayne, Teddy Swims, LCD Soundsystem, Foo Fighters, Zedd, Backstreet Boys, Sombr, Ludacris and more

Napa Valley Expo

EXPERIENCE BOTTLEROCK in Napa Ca. – A festival experience like no other. Eat world-class cuisine, drink exceptional beverages, experience unforgettable activities & sites, and listen to incredible live music–all in one weekend

05/22

Larkin Poe

Larkin Poe “Bloom” BioLarkin Poe, the dynamic sister duo known for their electrifying blend of Southern rock, blues, and Americana, emergedonce again onto the musical landscape with “Bloom”, which was nominated for Best Americana Album in the 2026 Grammy Awards.

05/22

Ramblin’ Jack Elliott & Friends

The Freight

featuring Jason Crosby, Maria Muldaur, Eric & Suzy Thompson, Mike Beck, Lowell ‘Banana’ Levinger, Jessie DeNatale & Kathy Kallick

05/22

Mike Zito

Mike Zito (Royal Southern Brotherhood, Blood Brothers, Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers) is a powerhouse in modern blues rock. He’s an artist whose gritty guitar work, deeply human songwriting, and magnetic stage presence have made him a defining force in the genre. From smoke-filled bars in St. Louis to major festival stages around the world, he has built a career on emotional honesty, fearless playing, and an unshakable commitment to the song.

05/22

Soul Ska

SOUL SKA is a 9-piece San Francisco Bay Area Ska/Rocksteady collective formed in 2014 dedicated to keeping SKA music alive! The band serves up a high-energy mix of original & 1st and 2nd wave Jamaican/UK ska classics. The band is comprised of veteran members of Bay Area bands such as Vinyl, Stymie & the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, The Right Time, Albino!, El Radio Fantastique, Jethro Jeremiah Band and more. The band is: Jonathan Korty on keys (Vinyl/Les Claypool’s Electric Apricot) Lex Razon on drums (Vinyl/Ernest Ranglin) Ryan Scott on trumpet (Monophonics/Katdelic) Gardner Goetze on guitar (The Right Time) Tommy O’Mahony on bass (The Shams) Liz Larson on trombone, Patrick Byers on baritone sax (Albino!/El Radio Fantastique) and Aaron Saul on sax (Vinyl/Katdelic) The all-star vocal trio of Sean “Stymie” Sharp (Stymie & the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra), Jethro Jeremiah and Noelle Glory.

05/22

Collectivity perform Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’

Collectivity doesn’t play groove music so much as activate it. Their live performances move like a conversation between muscle memory and curiosity, deep rhythmic foundations opening into psychedelic detours, then snapping back into focus with precision and intent. Built for movement but powered by listening, the band blends jazz-rooted improvisation, soulful melody, and modern textures into sets that feel spontaneous without ever losing their center.

05/22

Mt. Joy

2026: Celebrating 10 Years Of Mt. Joy – Mt. Joy is an American indie rock band formed in 2016 by high school friends Matt Quinn (vocals, guitar) and Sam Cooper (guitar), based in Los Angeles with roots in Philadelphia. Known for hits like “Silver Lining” and “Astrovan,” the quintet–including Sotiris Eliopoulos (drums), Jackie Miclau (keys), and Michael Byrnes (bass)–blends folk, rock, and psychedelic influences.

05/22

Dear, Ms. Dearie, the music of Blossom Dearie (7 & 9:30pm)

Pianist, vocalist, and composer Dawn Clement is a joyful and formidable voice in modern jazz. Known for her distinctive sound and boundless versatility, she bridges lyricism and invention with ease.

05/22

Moonalice

Moonalice is an exuberant Bay Area ten-piece known for delivering a unique brand of psychedelic soul and rock-tinged Americana. With an unparalleled list of collaborations with some of the biggest names in music, the family tree of Moonalice has touchedevery corner of rock and roll history. Led by vocalist Lester Chambers, who co-founded pioneering ’60s psychedelic soul group The Chambers Brothers; bassist Pete Sears, a founding member of Jefferson Starship who has played with everyone from Rod Stewart to Jimi Hendrix, and guitarist Roger McNamee, who was an advisor to Grateful Dead and U2 and fights against entrenched power in the tech industry – their incredible chemistry shines through in their live performances and the recent release of the Chambers Brothers classic, “Time Has Come Today.” Moonalice also features esteemed members Barry Sless (lead guitar and pedal steel), Jason Crosby (keyboards), Grammy winner John Molo (drums), along with the next generation of legends including Lester’s son Dylan Chambers, and Erika,…

05/23

Los Lobos: BBQ on the Lawn

BBQ on the Lawn with LOS LOBOS It’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans.

05/23

Dear, Ms. Dearie, the music of Blossom Dearie (7 & 9:30pm)

Pianist, vocalist, and composer Dawn Clement is a joyful and formidable voice in modern jazz. Known for her distinctive sound and boundless versatility, she bridges lyricism and invention with ease.

05/23

Bill Kirchen

KC Turner Presents 13th Annual Cookout Concert Series: Bill Kirchen Doubleheader Part 1: Album Release Part 2: Dylan at Newport ’64 & ’65 Set 1: Bill Kirchen debuts songs from his brand new album, plus favorites from his Commander Cody days and ensuing solo career. Set 2: Songs, stories and Dylan anecdotes from Bills teenage pilgrimages to the Newport Folk Festivals in 1964 when Bob debuts Mr Tambourine Man, and in 1965 when Bob goes electric. All with the first appearance in California of Bill’s Texas touring and recording band Rick Richards and Jack Sauders, plus special guests Jonathon Korty, Bruce Barlow, Pete Siegel and Blackie Farrell.

05/23

SambaDa

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

05/24

Better Than Ezra

The best songs, records, and bands transport you back to the first moment you heard them each and every time they play. Whether you caught a house party gig after Better Than Ezra formed in 1988 at Louisiana State University, heard “Good” on the radio once it hit #1 in 1995, became a fan following Taylor Swift’s famous cover of “Breathless” in 2010, or saw them headlining sheds in 2018, you most likely never forgot that initial introduction to the New Orleans quartet founded by Kevin Griffin [lead vocals, guitar, piano] and Tom Drummond [bass, backing vocals].

05/24

Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue ft Andre’s All-Stars & Lumination

Santos Meadow

Sunday, May 24 Memorial Day Weekend: One of Marin County’s most treasured events, our annual BBQ is a major source of funding for the department. Often called “one of the last great hippie stomps,” it draws thousands every Memorial Day weekend for hours of music, dancing, great food, and the chance to reconnect with old friends. Over the course of weeks, the old picnic grounds at the edge of Santos Meadow are transformed into a full-fledged fairground — complete with a bandshell, children’s rides, and massive amounts of barbecued chicken, crepes, beer, and wine. It’s an extraordinary community effort, powered entirely by volunteers, and it’s the best place to pick up one-of-a-kind MBVFD clothing and accessories.

05/24

ALO w/ Greg Loiacono & Stingray

KC Turner Presents 13th Annual Cookout Concert Series: What is ALO, A.KA. Animal Liberation Orchestra? 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. ALO is an adventure, it’s a Spring break road trip to Colorado, it’s an all-night drive from Salt Lake City to San Jose. It’s the comfort of hanging out with life-long friends, of relaxing on a couch and finding treasures hidden in its cushions. It’s a coffee table full of amazing books on art, philosophy and music.

05/24

Marcus Rezak’s Shred is Dead

Mr. Hat Presents: Never Miss a Sunday Show! Two Sets of Shred is Dead at Ivy Room 6pm doors, 7pm show – two sets of SHRED IS DEAD for your head

05/24

Los Lobos: BBQ on the Lawn

05/24

JL Collective Presents Vol. II: Tommaso Cappellato + Michael “Tiny” Lindsey (7 & 9:15pm)

In the second installment of his collaborative series, Jonah Levine brings together a unique combination of artists from across musical and geographic worlds for a one-night-only performance of newly created music. Each edition of the series invites an out-of-town artist to join Levine in the Bay Area for a short residency of writing, recording, and sonic exploration, culminating in a live debut at Black Cat. The result is a set of original music that exists only in the moment it’s performed.

05/25

The California Honeydrops

KC Turner Presents 13th Annual Cookout Concert Series: The California Honeydrops…evoke the greasy rumble of Booker T and channel the spiritual ecstasy of Sly and the Family Stone.” -Rolling Stone Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn. They’ve become 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.

05/25

Los Lobos: BBQ on the Lawn

05/25

Motown on Mondays

05/26

John Craigie

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

KC Turner Presents: Help! The Lonely Beatles For Sale” with special guests TBA m- 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. His new album I Swam Here, out February 6, 2026 on Zabriskie Point Records, was written and produced by Craigie and recorded between New Orleans and Astoria.

05/27

Yellowcard, New Found Glory, Plain White T’s

LIVE 105 presents The Up Up Down Down Tour: Yellowcard is an American rock band who formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1997. Their official lineup currently consists of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Ryan Key, who was previously a guest vocalist, lead guitarist Ryan Mendez, bassist Josh Portman and violinist Sean Mackin. Mackin is the only remaining original member. Primarily a pop-punk group, their music is recognized for having a distinct and unique sound in its genre due to their prominent use of a violin.

05/27

The Soul Sessions: The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Septet

05/27

Jenny Kerr Band

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

05/27

John Craigie performs ‘Help! The Lonely Beatles For Sale’

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. His new album I Swam Here, out February 6, 2026 on Zabriskie Point Records, was written and produced by Craigie and recorded between New Orleans and Astoria. Seven tracks were cut at Deslonde St Studios with musicians handpicked by Sam Doores of The Deslondes, including Howe Pearson, Max Bien Khan, Jonny Campos, and a guest appearance from Desiree Cannon. Longtime collaborator Anna Moss appears across much of the record.

05/27

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey

Now in it’s third decade as a band, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey returns to the well known trio line up of Reed Mathis (Bass & Guitar), Brian Haas (Piano) and Jason Smart (Drums).

05/27

Spaghetti w/ Jim Campilongo, Scott Amendola, Mat Muntz & Sam Reider

SPAGHETTI is an electrifying instrumental quartet of Bay Area musicians featuring guitarist Jim Campilongo, accordionist/pianist Sam Reider, drummer Scott Amendola, and bassist Mat Muntz. Original compositions by Campilongo and Reider collide with tunes by Duke Ellington, Astor Piazzolla, Hank Williams and beyond.

05/27

No Mercy Band (No Cover)

The No Mercy Band ensures you and your guests have a fantastic time, whether leading the crowd through a choreographed dance from the past or dazzling them with incredible musicianship. We specialize in creating a high-energy atmosphere that keeps the dance floor moving all night long.

05/28

John Craigie performs ‘Help! The Lonely Beatles For Sale’

05/28

Huney Knuckles

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

05/28

Jerry & Dawg Revisited with Stu Allen

Jerry & Dawg Revisited is a recreation of the sound and spirit of Garcia Grisman (1990-1994) with original members Joe Craven and Jim Kerwin. Featuring Stu Allen, Joe Creven, Jim Kerwin, Ronnie McCoury & Andrew Collins.

05/29

Alabama Shakes

The Athens, AL-raised band, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, and bassist Zac Cockrell exploded onto the scene in 2012 with their debut album Boys & Girls, (ATO Records), which entered Billboard’s Independent Albums chart at No. 1. Boys & Girls earned the band multiple GRAMMY nominations and was hailed as one of the year’s best albums by numerous publications, including Rolling Stone, which also named lead single “Hold On” the #1 Best Song of 2012.

05/29

LP Giobbi

1015 Folsom

DJ Dials & 1015 Folsom Present: Leah Chisholm (born August 19, 1987), known professionally as LP Giobbi, an American DJ House, electronic, dance, music producer. As a classically-trained jazz pianist, she is known for her style of piano house music. Giobbi was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon. She graduated from UC Berkeley in 2008, having studied classical jazz piano

05/29

Mark Karan’s Budz

Papermill Creek Saloon

Mark Karan is an American guitarist and singer. He is best known for his long-term work with former members of the Grateful Dead, in RatDog, the Other Ones, Mickey Hart’s band Planet Drum, and Phil Lesh and Friends.

05/29

Graham Parker

KC Turner Presents: FULLY SEATED – Stereotyped early in his career as the quintessential angry young man, Graham Parker was one of the most celebrated singer/songwriters to emerge from England’s pub rock scene in the early ’70s. His band Graham Parker and The Rumour, originally his backing band of pub rock all-stars, began their career with their debut Howlin’ Wind in 1976 which led to a cult-like following of devoted fans. After delivering Squeezing Out Sparks in 1979, which was a smash with critics and won him a larger audience in the United States, Parker courted a crossover career with solo projects such as 1982’s Another Grey Area and 1985’s Steady Nerves and he has been touring solo ever since.

05/30

Terrapin Roadshow ft Grahame Lesh, Jackie Greene, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Jeremy Hoenig, Mookie Siegel, Elliott Peck w/ Brian Switzer, Adam Theis, Alex Kelly, Sheldon Brown, & Mads Tolling

Monte Rio Amphitheater

Bringing the Spirit of Terrapin Crossroads Back on the Road – Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family are proud to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow in 2026. More than a concert series, the Roadshow carries forward the spirit, sound, and sense of belonging that defined Terrapin Crossroads, creating a traveling home for this music and the community that has always followed it.

05/30

Redwood Mountain Faire (5/30-5/31) ft AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Melvin Seals & Matt Hartle Gold Band, Tommy Castro & Painkillers, B Side Players, and more!

Roaring Camp

05/30

Alabama Shakes

05/30

Mason Jennings + Megan Slankard

KC Turner Presents 13th Annual Cookout Concert Series: Born in Honolulu and raised in Pittsburgh, Jennings’ musical journey began with a move to Minneapolis in the late 1990s, where he released his debut album and quickly gained attention for his raw, authentic sound. His contemporary take on classic folk resonated with listeners and fellow musicians alike, earning him fans like Jack Johnson and Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse. Over the years, his steady output of albums has solidified his reputation as one of the leading voices in the folk and Americana scenes.

05/31

Terrapin Roadshow ft Grahame Lesh, Jackie Greene, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Jeremy Hoenig, Mookie Siegel, Elliott Peck w/ Brian Switzer, Adam Theis, Alex Kelly, Sheldon Brown, & Mads Tolling

Monte Rio Amphitheater

05/31

The Mixtape for Palestine Concert ft Handmade Moments, Magic In The Other, Madeline Tasquin, and more

Seaweed Sway & Watermelon Jams Present: We welcome you to share in an evening of music, joyful solidarity and tangible support for Gazan led humanitarian aid and community development in Gaza. Live music from Handmade Moments, Magic In The Other, Madeline Tasquin, Aviva La Fey The Mixtape for Palestine Allstars Ft. Vicki Randle, Anna Moss, Ezra Lipp, Rafa Sarria Bustamante (La Gente), Tarik “Excentrik” Kazaleh, Dellow, Joel Ludford, Andre Fylling, & Special Guests + KVMR’s DJ Little Sunny (spinning Gospel between sets) The Mixtape for Palestine is a Bandcamp compilation organized by Jessie Woletz (Seaweed Sway) featuring nearly one hundred artists that presently has raised over $15,000 for the Middle East Children’s Alliance. Now together with Ezra Lipp, Jessie and Ezra have joined forces to produce the very first Mixtape for Palestine Concert. All ticket proceeds will be donated to support United for Dignity Alliance with additional night-of fundraising for Artists Unite For Palestine UDFA is a Gazan-led developmental alliance…

Brick & Mortar Music Hall

05/31

Fun Lovin’ Criminals

Popscene Presents: A Matter of Time Tour 2026: Fun Lovin’ Criminals are an American rap rock band from New York City. They are best known for their hit “Scooby Snacks”, which features samples from films by Quentin Tarantino, and the song “Love Unlimited”, named after Barry White’s backing vocal group. Their songs often focus on life in New York City, as well as urban life in general. Their lyrics can be gritty or existentialist in nature, touching on topics such as organized crime and urban violence, but they are just as often humorous or satirical.

05/31

Sol Horizon Bob Marley Tribute

Sol Horizon is Sonoma County, California’s best reggae band and Northern California’s premier Bob Marley tribute band. The band was voted “Best Band” in the North Bay Bohemian’s “Best of the North Bay” Reader’s Picks in 2022 and 2023 and awarded the NorBay Award for “Best Reggae Band” in the North Bay 9 times, including the last 5 years in a row and 8 of the previous 9 years. Their renowned Bob Marley tribute pays homage to the global voice of reggae, celebrating his life and legacy through performances of his greatest music.

06/03

Paul Simon

Stanford Live and Goldenvoice Present: A Quiet Celebration – Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon is returning to the stage with his Quiet Celebration Tour, a special series of performances showcasing his most beloved songs in an intimate setting. From classics like The Sound of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water to solo favorites such as Graceland and You Can Call Me Al, this tour offers a unique opportunity to experience Simon’s poetic storytelling and masterful musicianship up close.

06/03

Melvin Seals & JGB

Keepers Of The Flame ~ Melvin Seals & JGB are an American rock band and its mission is to continue the musical legacy of the Jerry Garcia Band, of which Seals was a longtime member.

06/03

Joe Marcinek Band: A Grateful Dead Night ft Mark Karan, Mookie Siegel, Anna Elva & Angeline Saris

Ashkenaz

Join us for another one of Ashkenaz’s famous Grateful Dead Nights on Wednesday, May 3rd, for the return of local legends the Joe Marcinek Band! Lineup: Mark Karan Mookie Siegel Anna Elva Angeline Saris!

06/04

Paul Simon

06/05

Jerry’s Middle Finger

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: It’s no longer a secret that California-based Jerry’s Middle Finger (JMF) delivers the best Jerry Garcia Band tribute experience in the world – performing and celebrating the music of JGB with unparalleled sound and energy.

06/05

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton

Ms. Lisa Fischer is at the peak of her powers, blazing her own path, reveling in the chance to dive into every vocal possibility. While she carries traces of the legendary stars with whom she’s collaborated over four decades, Ms. Lisa Fischer is a constellation in her own right, singing songs with “amazing power, energy, and projection” enthuses Keith Richards, after 26 years of making music with Ms. Lisa Fischer in the Rolling Stones.

06/05

The Human League w/ Soft Cell & Alison Moyet

Goldenvoice Presents Generation US Tour 2026: The Human League are a British New Wave band first formed in 1977 and, after a change in line up, achieved huge popularity in the 1980s. They have continued recording and performing through the 1990s, 2000s and today. The Human League are so credible it’s incredible. In fact, they’re probably more highly regarded now than they were in 1981 when they released their landmark album Dare! They’re used to everyone from Madonna to Moby, Pet Shop Boys to Robbie Williams, citing them as an influence.

06/05

Thievery Corporation

SoMo Village Event Center

Twenty-five years into their genre-defying electronic music career, Thievery Corporation’s founding principles of D.I.Y. and inclusion have become key themes in mainstream social conversation. After a dozen highly acclaimed full-length albums, remix LPs, concert recordings, and over two decades of incendiary live performances that have thrilled audiences worldwide, Thievery Corporation’s music and message is more relevant and important now than ever. Independence is one of the primary factors in why Thievery Corporation have had such a long and fruitful lifespan. While co-founders Rob Garza and Eric Hilton bonded over their mutual love of Brazilian music in Washington DC in 1995, it was the local punk scene that became their North Star. H

06/06

Sonoma Wild ft Elephant Revival, Sam Grisman Project, Mikaela Davis, Hot Buttered Rum & more

Music Festival & Community Gathering featuring Elephant Revival, Sam Grisman Project, Mikaela Davis, Hot Buttered Rum, Mamuse Duo, Danny Goldberg’s Sound Immeersion Experience, Wavvy Gravvy, Julia Buttrefly Hill & Special Guests

06/06

Jerry’s Middle Finger

06/06

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton

06/06

Booker T. Jones

The Freight

Legendary soul musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Booker T. Jones brings his timeless Hammond organ grooves and iconic songs to the stage. Expect a powerful night of soul, funk, and classic instrumental hits from one of the architects of the Memphis sound.

06/06

Thievery Corporation

Jam Cellars Presents: Experience Thievery Corporation live as they celebrate their 30 year anniversary with an all encompassing retrospective show. Thievery Corporation is an internationally acclaimed electronic music duo formed in Washington, D.C., by Rob Garza and Eric Hilton. Known for their genre-defying sound, Thievery Corporation seamlessly blend downtempo, trip-hop, dub, bossa nova, reggae, soul, jazz, Middle Eastern, and Indian influences into a globally inspired sonic experience.

06/06

PABSY: AllStar Disco Funk Spectacular

Pabsy is a five-piece trance-fusion jamband based in San Francisco, crafting expansive sonic journeys that blur the lines between funk, psychedelia, electronic grooves, and improvisational rock. Known for pushing musical boundaries with adventurous original compositions, the band channels the exploratory spirit of jam culture while building a sound that feels both futuristic and deeply organic. Drawing inspiration from acts like The Disco Biscuits, Lotus, Papadosio, STS9, The Grateful Dead, and Phish, Pabsy blends pulsing trance rhythms, deep funk pockets, and kaleidoscopic improvisation into long-form sets that evolve night after night.

06/06

Jonathan Richman ft Tommy Larkins on the drums

Bottom of the Hill

Live! on stage: Rock, folk, proto-punk, garage rock Jonathan Richman -from Boston, MA -“Richman is one of America’s most unique and dynamic songwriters…” Ð Nashville Scene “Richman didn’t need much else besides a beat to work his magic. Buy tickets early. Buy tickets often. This is just good general life advice, but even more so when you’re talking about Jonathan Richman. Don’t get denied at the door, don’t leave things up to chance: You will regret it.”

06/06

The Hot Licks: Celebrating the Music of Dan Hicks

DINNER SHOW with THE HOT LICKS- celebrating the music of Dan Hicks The Hot Licks, original members of Dan’s backing band, perform Dan’s classic songs in the style that Dan Hicks invented Ð Folk/Swing! Ð A blend of Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Swing with lots of vocal harmonies. The Hot Licks are dedicated to preserving the original sound and spirit in the way Dan taught them! They carry the torch for Folk-Swing with his signature style that has inspired so many others. “The group’s hallmark country/jazz styled vocals shined, highlighted by delectable guitar and violin solos. The spirit and the sound of that previous Incarnation with Dan Hicks and his spirit is imbued in their sound. A rare occasion not to be missed!” Ð Arne Frager, The Plant Studios

06/06

Paul Oakenfold & The Crystal Method w/ Liquid Tod

The Regency Ballroom

United Champions Tour / For the past 30-plus years, Paul Oakenfold has remained in the vanguard of the global electronic music community. With more than 110 million streams collectively, over 5 million albums sold worldwide and three GRAMMY nominations, Oakenfold is one of the industry’s most revered and most successful artists–ever. Hailed as the “Godfather of electronic music,” he’s been voted the world’s best DJ twice by DJ Mag + The Crystal Method is an American electronic music act formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland in 1993. They were pioneers of the breakbeat genre and their music has appeared in numerous TV shows, films, video games, and advertisements. Their 1997 debut studio album Vegas was certified platinum in 2007, and saw follow-ups Tweekend, Legion of Boom, Divided by Night, and The Crystal Method. In 2017, Ken Jordan retired from music and left the group, with Scott Kirkland adopting The Crystal Method as a solo moniker.

06/07

Booker T. Jones

The Freight

06/07

Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra – Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues

Marcus Shelby and his 15-piece orchestra are honored to return back to the Presidio Theater to present his original suite “Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues,” Now that baseball is back again, “Black Ball” will get you excited for another season. The performance is part instrumental, part theatrical, and part musical and celebrates the history and legacy of Black baseball through songs, video, and clown theater. “Black Ball” honors baseball legends such as Satchel Paige, Josh Gipson, Jackie Robinson, Toni Stone, team owner Effa Manly, Orlando Cepeda, Willie Mays, and more.

06/07

Grateful Voodoo Ft. Jim Talley, Mark Karan, Mike Meagher, J. T. John

Grateful Voodoo serves up their gumbo of GD, NOLA funk, JGB, Allman Bros. & more at this funky dance party!

06/07

Jonathan Richman ft Tommy Larkins on the drums

Bottom of the Hill

06/08

Motown on Mondays

06/09

Blackberry Smoke

JaM Cellar Presents: Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2026 – Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke have embodied Georgia’s rich musical legacy, honoring the people, places and sounds of their home state. Their latest album, Be Right Heredraws inspiration from Southern rock, blues-leaning classic rock and rootsy vintage country and is full of vivid and relatable characters that ensure the songs often resemble rich short stories.Over the past two decades, Blackberry Smoke has amassed the following of a loyal fanbase, leading their last six full-length albums to achieve great chart success, including 2021’s You Hear Georgia, which reached #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart and 2024’s Be Right Here, which reached the top 5 on the Top Current Album Sales chart.

06/10

Dogs In A Pile

Dogs In A Pile, an eclectic quintet, merging funk, jazz, and rock and roll with psychedelia. The band presents a completely original vibe built on kaleidoscopic soundscapes eerily reminiscent of the days of yesteryear.

06/10

Mihali

Vermont-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and co-founder of rock outfit Twiddle continues to evolve, using his gift as one of the strongest modern-day songwriters, guitarists and performers to bring healing vibes and unforgettable songs to the world.

06/11

Dead On The Creek (6/11-6/14) ft Terrapin Family Band with Stu Allen & Elliott Peck, David Nelson Band, BERTHA: Grateful Drag, Jackie Greene & Friends, Moonalice, and more

Black Oak Ranch

An intimate gathering in gorgeous Mendocino County featuring four days of mighty fine music, camping under the stars, and activities for the whole family. In this our 20th year, we will continue to emphasize the music of Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead in both acoustic and electric formats.

06/11

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers

Palace of Fine Arts

Indigo Park Tour Another Planet Entertainment: Based out of Williamsburg, VA, Hornsby first rose to national prominence with The Way It Is, his 1986 Grammy-winning debut album with The Range. The title track became the most-played song on American radio in 1987 while Tupac Shakur’s timeless song “Changes” builds on “The Way It Is” and set the stage for many subsequent versions of the track. In 1991 Hornsby collaborated with Bonnie Raitt, playing on her iconic hit “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” Additionally, Hornsby was a part-time member of the Grateful Dead from September 1990 to March 1992, performing over 100 concerts in America and Europe. The 13-time Grammy nominee has also solidified his status as a highly sought-after collaborator. Hornsby’s own 23 albums have sold over 11 million copies worldwide.

06/11

Sonamo

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

06/11

Brian Culbertson’s Jazz Getaway: Jonathan Butler, Brian Culbertson, and Marcus Miller

The 13th Annual Napa Valley Jazz Getaway takes place June 10-13, 2026. Curated by Brian Culbertson, it’s the perfect blend of Jazz and Wine! @ The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa

06/11

Mihali

Mystic Theatre

Gate52 Presents: For Mihali, music behaves much like a living being. It grows, it matures, and it changes with a sentient consciousness and with whims of its own. And just like music, the Vermont-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and co-founder of rock outfit Twiddle continues to evolve, using his gift as one of the strongest modern-day songwriters, guitarists and performers to bring healing vibes and unforgettable songs to the world.

06/12

SOUL SKA

Papermill Creek Saloon

06/12

Brit Floyd

Palladium Entertainment Presents:Celebrating the very best of The Wall + Greatest Hits – Brit Floyd – The World’s Premier Pink Floyd Experience .. Rolling Stone Magazine has announced their 2026 world tour: “The Moon, The Wall and Beyond.” This monumental new production celebrates two of the most iconic and influential albums in rock history — Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall — with a breathtaking show that captures the spirit, sound, and spectacle of the legendary band.

06/12

Tiny Desk Contest On the Road 2026

Bimbo's 365 Club

NPR presents: Tiny Desk Contest On the Road 2026 NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest is heading back on the road! Join us this summer as we travel to 10 cities for a one-of-a-kind concert. Each stop will feature the 2026 Contest winner, plus local up-and-coming artists.

06/12

Brian Culbertson’s Jazz Getaway: Will Downing and The Ohio Players

The 13th Annual Napa Valley Jazz Getaway takes place June 10-13, 2026. Curated by Brian Culbertson, it’s the perfect blend of Jazz and Wine! @ The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa

06/12

Tracorum & Bon Bon Vivant

Tracorum’s contagious musical journeying is a blend of roots rock, soul, honky tonk, and americana with a rhythmic diversity that adds elements of funk, latin-caribbean and gospel stomp to their unique sound. Led by Southern/New Orleans inspired pianist Fletcher Nielsen, timeless songwriting, classic R&B grooves and enchanting vocals are the backbone of this all star bay area band that has won the hearts of fans worldwide with their spirit filled, energy charged, eclectic live shows. and… Established in New Orleans, LA, Bon Bon Vivant electrifies audiences across the country with their signature sound, blending indie rock, New Orleans Street Music, dark ballads and uptempo dance. BBV’s original music pays homage to the bawdy New Orleans sound

06/12

Eric Thompson & Dead Roots Revival

Ashkenaz

Eric Thompson & Dead Roots Revival -Legendary flatpicker Eric Thompson (Black Mountain Boys, David Nelson, David Grisman) has assembled a dream team for a fresh approach to the music of his teenage years, when he was a spitting distance witness to the birth of the Warlocks, soon to become the Grateful Dead. Thompson (at age 17) had been playing in several bluegrass bands with Jerry Garcia (Black Mountain Boys, Asphalt Jungle Mountain Boys, etc) as well as in Mother McCree’s Uptown Jug Champions, which also included his buddy Pigpen. He was living across the hall from Phil Lesh when the Warlocks began, but he himself had no interest in “going electric” and continued to play acoustic guitar, releasing a landmark bluegrass guitar album on Kicking Mule and, later, award-winning Cajun albums with the California Cajun Orchestra. Dead Roots Revival includes: Keyboardist composer extraordinaire Sam Reider (Jon Batiste, Sierra Hull, Laurie Lewis, Paquito d’Rivera)., Lifetime bluegrass insider Corbin Pagter (Crooked Jades,…

06/13

Bob Dylan w/ Lucinda Williams and Her Band, The John Doe Folk Trio

In Concert: The Never Ending Tour

06/13

Brit Floyd

06/13

The Psychedelic Furs w/ We Are Scientists

JaM Cellars Presents: 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 My Way,” “Pretty In Pink,” “Heaven,” “The Ghost In You,” and “Heartbreak Beat”

06/13

Brian Culbertson’s Jazz Getaway: Brian Culbertson & Firends, RnR: Rick Braun and Richard Elliot w/ Peter White, The Family Stone, Pieces of A Dream, Nicholas Cole, and Darren Rahn

The 13th Annual Napa Valley Jazz Getaway takes place June 10-13, 2026. Curated by Brian Culbertson, it’s the perfect blend of Jazz and Wine! @ The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa

06/13

The Allmond Brothers: Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band ft Josh Brouhg, Jimmy Leslie, and Jules Leyhe

The Allmond Brothers do justice to the Allman Brothers Band’s landmark live album, At Fillmore East, plus greatest hits including “Midnight Rider,” “Ramblin’ Man,” “Melissa,” “Blue Sky” and other favorites. Feat. Josh Brough (Poor Man’s Whiskey), Jimmy Leslie (Allman Family Revival, Guitar Player), Jules Leyhe (Alameda Allstars, Spirit Hustler)

06/14

Brit Floyd, The Moon, The Wall and Beyond

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Brit Floyd is a Pink Floyd tribute band formed in 2011 in Liverpool, England,by Damian Darlington.

06/14

Talley Up!

Fairfax Festival

Talley Up! returns to the Eco-stage at the Fairfax Festival for a NOLA funk fueled set with Jim Talley, Tom Finch, Jen Rund, Jeannette Ferber & Dave Rokeach!

06/14

Bob Dylan w/ Lucinda Williams and Her Band, The John Doe Folk Trio

In Concert: The Never Ending Tour

06/14

Stern Grove Festival: Peter Cat Recording Co.

89th Annual Stern Grove Festival the longest running non-profit music festival in the country, bringing FREE live music to San Francisco for 89 years.: GA Lottery Tickets We use a lottery system for General Admission (GA) tickets! It’s 100% random and fair. How to register: The lottery opens six (6) weeks before each concert You have one (1) full week to enter. You can request up to four tickets. What happens next: We’ll email all entrants within a week of the lottery closing with results and next steps. Email will come from orders@sterngrove.org If you’re selected: You must claim your tickets within 72 hours. Unclaimed tickets will be released to other fans.

06/15

Motown on Mondays

06/20

Dave Koz Summer Horns w/ Marcus Anderson, Jeff Bradshaw, Evan Taylor Jones, Marc Anderson

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Buckle up for a high-octane horn-driven ride with Dave Koz and the Summer Horns, David Stephen Koz (born March 27, 1963) is an American saxophonist, composer, record producer, and radio personality based in Los Angeles, California.

06/20

Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much?

Stewart Copeland, world famous drummer, founder of The Police–the most successful rock band of the 1980’s–composer of film scores, video games, and operas, multi Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, writer and filmmaker, appears in his first American spoken-word tour, to talk about it all in his usual funny, intelligent, sharp and unique way. An evening of conversation with photos, videos, and Q&A about his incredible life as a performer, musician, entertainer, and writer.

06/20

Chum: A Tribute to Phish

Chum is a prominent Northern California-based Phish tribute band that has been performing since 2010. Known for covering complex compositions from all Phish eras, they are regarded as a seasoned Bay Area tribute act.

06/21

Stern Grove Festival: Bomba Estereo w/ La Misa Negra

06/21

J & The Causeways

New Orleans soul/rock powerhouse ensemble, whose debut album was produced by members of Galactic

06/24

Jenny Kerr Band

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

06/24

6 Roses ft Michael Cavaseno, David Boyce

Michael Cavaseno, David Boyce & guests play soulful jazz renditions. Music 9:30pm (from Broun Fellinis, Orixa, Bang Data, Katdelic, Afrofunk Experience)

06/26

Ten Mile Creek Revival (6/26-6/28) ft The Brothers Comatose, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Iris DeMent Trio, Paul Thorn, Las Cafeteras, Dustbowl Revival, T Sisters, Wolf Jett, and more

Black Oak Ranch

Celebrate over 30 years of magical gatherings at Black Oak Ranch with Ten Mile Creek Revival, proudly continuing the legacy of the beloved Kate Wolf Music Festival. Enjoy live music, creekside camping, family activities, food and craft vendors, and a vibrant festival community. Come sing, dance, and play with us!

06/26

Jerry’s Middle Finger

Mystic Theatre

Gate52 Presents: Three decades after the loss of Jerry Garcia, a close-knit band of musicians are carrying the torch for his distinctive blend of soul, guitar, and eclectic American music. Jerry’s Middle Finger do more than celebrate the Jerry Garcia Band’s catalog; they also broadcast it to a new generation, upholding Garcia’s dedication to camaraderie and community-building by creating their own family-like experience onstage.

06/27

Killswitch Engage w/ Machine Head, Iron Reagan, Havok

Goldenvoice Present: Killswitch Engage harness all of their strengths on their ninth full-length LP, This Consequence [Metal Blade Records]. They’ve distilled the hallmarks of their signature sound into a bruising, often brutal, and at times brilliantly bright body of work, “The world is in a dark place, but we’re going to get through this,” grins Jesse. “Music has always been a light in the darkness when I feel like all hope is lost. Certain albums came along at the right time and saved me. We are giving everything we have, because it’s all we got. We have a chance to take Killswitch to another level. + Machine Head is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California. The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist/guitarist Robb Flynn, who remains the only original member of the band. Machine Head’s aggressive musicianship made it one of the pioneering bands in the new wave of American heavy metal.

06/28

Stern Grove Festival: Japanese Breakfast

06/30

Cymande

The UC Theatre

Cymande’s longevity and success has been achieved by its totally original style and exclusively self-penned songs, welding together the diverse strands of reggae and Rastafarian rhythms with funk, soul, R&B, jazz, rock, African music and West Indian folk the band grew up with. The Music of Cymande conveys a true spirit of togetherness reflected in the band’s emblem which incorporates a dove symbolizing peace and love.

06/30

Zepparella

Zepparella will touchdown in Mill Valley on Tues. June 30th! 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!

07/02

High Sierra Music Festival 7/2-7/5 ft Steel Pulse, The Word, Don Was & the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, Dumpstaphunk, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Cymande, Eggy, Lebo & Friends, and much much more

Nevada City Fairgrounds

High Sierra Music Festival enters a vibrant new era for its 34th annual celebration, moving to the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. While the setting is fresh, the festival’s legendary spirit remains rooted in community, world-class musicianship, and Northern California magic. Fans can expect the quintessential High Sierra experience: four days of non-stop music across multiple stages, intimate artist playshops, and late-night sets that stretch into dawn. From the whimsical daily parades to the tradition of sunrise kickball, it remains an essential family-friendly pilgrimage for those who live for the groove and the jam.

07/04

Claypool Gold ft Primus, Claypool Lennon Delirium, and The Frog Brigade

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Primus (/_pra_m_s/ PRY-m_s) is an American rock band formed in El Sobrante, California in 1984. As of March 2025, the band is composed of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry “Ler” LaLonde, and drummer John “Hoffer” Hoffman. Primus originally formed in 1984 + The Claypool Lennon Delirium is an American rock band, composed of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, known for his work in Primus, guitarist/vocalist Sean Ono Lennon from The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, keyboardist/vocalist Joo Nogueira from Stone Giant, and drummer Paulo Baldi of Cake. Lennon classified the group’s music as “progadelic

07/05

Stern Grove Festival: Major Lazer w/ Fijiana

07/05

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa -Jon Anderson, The Voice of Yes.

07/07

Marcus King Band w/ Penelope Road

Darling Blue Tour Pt. 2: Following a successful run of critically acclaimed albums with the Marcus King Band, Greenville, South Carolina native Marcus King made his solo debut with the GRAMMY¨-nominated El Dorado in 2020, followed by Young Blood (2022) and Mood Swings (2024). King is now reuniting with his longtime live band for the first time since 2018’s Carolina Confessions on the forthcoming Darling Blue, recorded at the iconic Capricorn Studios alongside GRAMMY¨-winning producer and engineer Eddie Spear. The album features Noah Cyrus, Billy Strings, Kaitlin Butts, and more, with co-writes from Midland and Lainey Wilson among other notable names.

07/07

Kurt Vile and the Violators w/ Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band

KV’S BEEN GOOD TO ME TOUR: Released in God’s year of 2026, the 250th anniversary of the founding of America in Kurt Vile’s fine city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia’s been good to me finds one of our nation’s greatest songwriters staking a claim on his hometown. “This is my ‘bringing it all back home to Philly’ record,” Vile says. “I’m treating it like my last one. I put everything into it. It’s my best vocal record. It’s my best electric guitar record. It’s my most organic record, made in the comfort of my own zone.” Largely self-produced, with assists from Adam Langellotti, keys wiz Matthew Jugenheimer, drummer Kyle Spence, guitarist Jesse Trbovrich, and longtime Violators boardsman Rob Schnapf, the record embodies Vile’s understanding of music as a conversation between people across time and space.

07/08

Anna Moss w/ Bart Budwig

ANNA MOSS: There’s a slow jam quality to the gentle yet engaging indie pop, like a great late-night R&B record. An intoxicating gumbo of bedroom pop and existential R&B, Amnesty is at once Anna’s potent opening salvo and a righteous rebirth, too. Paeans born of an emotional purge peel back the rawest, realest layers to reveal ruminations on an artist’s humanity. Throughout Amnesty, Moss treads distinctly different topography than with the idiosyncratic Handmade Moments–her long-running political folk-hop duo with partner Joel Ludford. Rich in ethereal harmonies, subtle sensuality, and melodies majestic, her album’s stripped-down, organic-soul sound leans into throbbing basslines and pulses with a buoyant thump.

07/08

Lucero

Great American Music Hall

It would be difficult to find a band that is more self-aware than longtime touring band Lucero. Since forming in Memphis in the late 90’s, Lucero’s base musical hallmarks have remained similar to the band’s initial sound established with their first record The Attic Tapes. In the history of their expansive discography, Lucero has evolved and embraced everything from southern rock to Stax-inspired Memphis soul, whilst simultaneously maintaining their distinctive sonic foundations.

07/08

Wolfmother w/ Love Gang

20th Anniversary Tour Performing Debut Album in Full: Led by frontman Andrew Stockdale, Wolfmother has spent over two decades building a global fanbase, playing to crowds worldwide and delivering sets at festivals like Coachella, Isle of Wight, Lollapalooza, Splendour in the Grass, Pinkpop, Rock en Seine, and Fuji Rock. They’ve also shared stages with rock heavyweights including AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, and the Sex Pistols. Not to mention, they were also personally invited to perform at Led Zeppelin’s induction into the UK Music Hall of Fame.

07/12

Grateful Voodoo: Second Sundays Ft. Jim Talley, Mark Karan, Mike Meagher, Anna Elva, Jeannette Ferber

Grateful Voodoo serves up their gumbo of GD, NOLA funk, JGB, Allman Bros. & more at ths funky dance party!

07/12

Stern Grove Festival: SF Symphony with Bela Fleck

07/15

Hot Buttered Rum & Tea Leaf Green

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. + Tea Leaf Green is an American four-piece jam band from the San Francisco Bay Area, composed of Josh Clark, Trevor Garrod, Scott Rager, and Eric DiBerardino.

07/16

Widespread Panic

Widespread Panic has been together 30 years. Formed by original members vocalist/guitarist John “JB” Bell, bassist Dave Schools and late guitarist Michael Houser, who lived together in a suburban house in Athens, GA, where they met as students not far from the University of Georgia campus, later to be joined by drummer Todd Nance. The band’s line-up was solidified with the addition of percussionist Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz and keyboard player John “JoJo” Hermann and Duane Trucks on drums.

07/16

LA GENTE SF

Yerba Buena Gardens

Yeba Beuna Gardens Festival: As his band’s name suggests, Rafael Sarria Bustamante created LA GENTE SF as a vehicle to bring a cosmopolitan array of grooves to the people. Back in the Bay Area after several years in Madrid, the charismatic frontman has honed a dance-inducing Caribbean sound blending cumbia and reggae, salsa, hip-hop and reggaeton. LA GENTE SF’s fifth album, 2025’s Entre 2 Mundos, captures the group’s international spirit with music videos recorded and filmed in San Francisco, Colombia, Spain, Mexico and Morocco. Featuring Sarria Bustamante (lead vocals, guitar, percussion), Diana Rivera (vocals, percussion), Jordan Feinstein (keyboards, vocals), Jesse Weber (vocals, percussion), Patricio Angulo (drum kit, vocals) and Julio De La Cruz (electric bass, vocals) the sextet delivers politically conscious tunes designed to unite everyone in ecstatic movement

07/17

Bob Moses & Cannons

LIVE 105 presents Afterglow Tour: Bob Moses, the Vancouver-bred duo consisting of Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance, came to life in the Brooklyn underground scene in 2012. Early single releases on taste-making electronic label Scissor & Thread led to signing with Domino and the late 2015 release of their debut album Days Gone By and it’s hit single “Tearing Me Up.” Meshing guitar licks, a moody smolder and a dash of dance-floor ambience with lyrical depth and classic songwriting, the duo created a sound that appeals equally to club goers and rock music fans. Translating their sound seamlessly to the live performance realm, years of nonstop global touring – including appearances at every major festival from Glastonbury and Coachella, to Burning Man, EDC and beyond – cemented the duo’s live reputation and repeated recognition as Resident Advisor’s Best Live Act. + CANNONS blend dreamy electro-pop, glittering disco and nocturnal alt-rock into a signature sound that’s both cinematic and danceable Los…

07/17

Widespread Panic

07/17

The Stinkfoot Orchestra

Mystic Theatre

The Stinkfoot Orchestra pulls no punches Ð delivering 2 sets of Frank’s music via a 14-piece ensemble which incorporates a 6-piece horn section, tuned percussion and 5 vocalists. Oh, and, just to add a little extra garlic, the band is also fronted alternately by 3 of Frank’s most iconic vocalists. Founded in 2019 by Nick Chargin Ð a 35-year veteran of the SF Bay Area music scene, the Stinkfoot Orchestra spent the pandemic transcribing the music and honing their craft Ð finally bringing the fruits of their labor to the stage in September of 2021. SFO is dedicated to presenting Zappa’s compositions with the respect they deserve and the musicianship required to execute properly.

07/18

Widespread Panic

07/18

Broun Fellinis

Exploring Spirit, Magic, Soul and Sound. Broun Fellinis are a sonic adventure from the inner self to the cosmos. The most important thing about music is the way it makes you feel. Musicians are lucky enough to live a life of pure feeling if they can play their personal visionary music with as much integrity and energy as the spirit grants them. For the last 30+ years, the trio called BROUN FELLINIS have been doing exactly this. The Fellinis innovate and disseminate their “Brounsoun”, a sonic expression inspired by the ancient to future traditions of Jazz, Rock, Funk, Hardcore, Afrocentric Hip hop, Dub, film music and African/Indian trance sounds.

07/18

MossWood MeltDown (7/18-7/19) ft Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill, Dead Milkmen, Frightwig, The Dirtbombs, Oktoboke Beaver, and more

Mosswood Park

The Mosswood Meltdown, held in Oakland, California, is a punk and alternative music festival known for its rowdy energy, legendary performers, and DIY ethos. Hosted in Mosswood Park, this festival features an eclectic mix of garage rock, punk, and underground bands, drawing in a dedicated crowd of music fans.

07/19

Stern Grove Festival: Charley Crockett w/ Nicki Bluhm

07/21

Wynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge

Raised On Radio Tour: With the release of her 1992 self-titled solo debut, Wynonna emerged as a singular force in American music. Beyond the five Grammy Awards, the multi-platinum albums and sold-out tours, the country/soul vocalist built on the Appalachian traditionalism that defined The Judds to create a world where Top 5 dance/club hits were as possible as being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. + Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and guitarist. Her eponymous debut album was released in 1988 and became an underground success. It peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard 200[1] and its lead single, “Bring Me Some Water”, garnered Etheridge her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female in 1989

07/22

Andy Frasco & The U.N.

With curly tufts of a recognizable ‘fro peeking out from his omnipresent knit cap, Andy Frasco is a cross between John Belushi’s “Joliet” Jake Blues and Jimmy Buffett. He’s a band-fronting, songwriting party animal!

07/23

The Fray, Dashboard Confessional

Summer Of Light Tour: The Fray is an American rock band from Denver, Colorado, formed in 2002 by schoolmates Isaac Slade and Joe King. + Dashboard Confessional is an American emo band from Boca Raton, Florida, formed in 1999 and led by singer Chris Carrabba.

07/23

James McMurtry and the Martial Law Review

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

James McMurtry (born March 18, 1962, in Fort Worth, Texas) is an American rock and folk rock/americana singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader, and occasional actor (Daisy Miller, Lonesome Dove, and narrator of Ghost Town: 24 Hours in Terlingua). He performs with veteran bandmates Daren Hess, Cornbread and Tim Holt.

07/24

Terrapin Roadshow ft Terrapin Family Band (Nicki Bluhm Grahame Lesh, Ross James, Alex Koford, & Jason Crosby)

07/24

Jimmy Eat World w/ Mom Jeans, Motion City Soundtrack, illuminati hotties

Toyota Pavilion Concord

LIVE 105 Presents: JIMMY EAT WORLD – 25 YEARS OF BLEED AMERICAN- an American rock band formed in Mesa, Arizona, in 1993, is composed of vocalist and lead guitarist Jim Adkins, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch, and drummer Zach Lind. They have released 10 studio albums, all but the first featuring the current line-up. The four-piece’s commercial breakthrough came with the release of several singles from their album Bleed American 2001.

07/24

Talley Up!

Golden Gate Bandshell

Talley Up! brings their original songs and NOLA funk-filled covers to the Golden Gate bandshell concert series with Jim Talley, Tom Finch, Jen Rund, Jeannette Ferber, Jeff Hobbs & Dave Rokeach!

07/25

Terrapin Roadshow ft Terrapin Family Band (Nicki Bluhm Grahame Lesh, Ross James, Alex Koford, & Jason Crosby)

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

07/25

19th Annual Petaluma Music Festival ft 10,000 Maniacs, The Smithereens, Alejandro Excovedo, Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, and more

Petaluma Fairgrounds

The Petaluma Music Festival (Keeping Music in the Schools) is a non-profit festival and all proceeds benefit the music education programs in all Petaluma area public schools. Lineup includes 10,000 Maniacs, The Smithereens, Alejandro Excovedo, Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Markus James Duo, Spike Sikes & His Awesome Hotcakes, Van Goat, Pardon The Interruption, Don’t Tell John, Kayatta, Gas Money, Captain Monk, DJ Tecni

07/26

Terrapin Roadshow ft Terrapin Family Band (Nicki Bluhm Grahame Lesh, Ross James, Alex Koford, & Jason Crosby)

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

07/26

Stern Grove Festival: Suki Waterhouse

08/01

24th Annual Jerry Day

Garcia Amphitheatre

Jerry Day is a civic and cultural event that celebrates one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time and San Francisco native son – Jerry Garcia, founding member of the Grateful Dead. This event captures the true spirit of Jerry Garcia as we celebrate his legacy, the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, and recognize his childhood roots from the Excelsior District of San Francisco. By uniting the diverse communities of San Francisco through Jerry’s music, we are creating something extraordinary for Jerry’s childhood neighborhood – the Excelsior District, McLaren Park, and the City and County of San Francisco.

08/02

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Joe Russo’s Almost Dead is an American rock band formed in 2013 that mainly covers the music of the Grateful Dead. Formed by Furthur and Benevento/Russo Duo drummer Joe Russo, the band played their first show on January 26, 2013, at the Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to drummer Joe Russo, the band also includes Ween’s bassist Dave Dreiwitz, keyboardist Marco Benevento, Scott Metzger on guitar and vocals, and Tom Hamilton of Brothers Past and American Babies on guitar and vocals

08/02

Stern Grove Festival: Violent Femmes w/ Tune-Yards

08/06

Lionel Richie + Earth, Wind & Fire

Sing a Song All Night Long: International superstar Lionel Richie boasts a discography of albums and singles that is second to none. With more than 125 million albums sold worldwide, an Oscar¨, Golden Globe¨, and four Grammy Awards¨, Richie has been honored with distinctions including 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year, and the 2017 Kennedy Center Honors. + Earth, Wind & Fire are a music institution. In 1969, music legend Maurice White birthed the music force named after the elements from his very own astrological charts. With soul as deep as the plant, Earth, Wind & Fire charted a history that will live on forever.

08/07

OutsideLands (8/7-8/9) ft The Strokes, Rufus Du Sol, Charli XCX, The XX, Empire of the Sun, Death Cab For Cutie and more

Golden Gate Park

The Outside Lands 2026 daily lineups are here! Find out which days your favorite artists are playing and mark your calendars to snag your Single Day tickets plus Shuttle Passes/ 3 Day Tix are SOLD OUT.

08/07

San Jose Jazz Summer Fest (8/7-9) ft Trombone Shorty & Orlenas Ave, Patti Labelle, ZAPP feat Tuxedo, Soul Rebels, Afro Cuban All Stars, Joe Bataan , the Sinsers, Parlor Greens,…

Plaza De Cesar Chavez

Summer Fest has grown into one of the nation’s most important live music events, featuring 100 performances of the best in jazz, blues, Latin, R&B and more. Indoor and outdoor stages provide a variety of environments as well as music and, even with its awesome scale and breadth, the Fest’s tight footprint makes it easy to sample everything.

08/09

Santana & The Doobie Brothers

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Oneness Tour 2026: Carlos Humberto Santana Barragan born July 20, 1947 is a Mexican-American guitarist, best known as a founding member of the rock band Santana. Born and raised in Mexico where he developed his musical background, he rose to fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s in the United States with Santana, which pioneered a fusion of rock and roll and Latin American jazz.

08/09

Grateful Voodoo: Second Sundays Ft. Jim Talley, Mark Karan, Tommy O’Mahoney, Dave Rokeach & Jeff Hobbs

Grateful Voodoo serves up their gumbo of GD, NOLA funk, JGB, Allman Bros. & more at this funky dance party!

08/09

Stern Grove Festival: Patti LaBelle w/ Destani Wolf

08/09

Lobos & Los Lonely Boys

JaM Cellar Presents: The Brotherhood Tour – Los Lobos It’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time, Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work–a legacy of greatness. + For Los Lonely Boys–brothers Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza–family has always been at the heart of their music. After years of touring, the trio took a break in 2019 to focus on their families, returning to the road in 2022 reinvigorated and even opening for The Who.

08/10

Little Feat

The Last Farewell Tour: With tongue stuck somewhat in cheek, Little Feat announces “The Last Farewell Tour,” which will begin in April 2026. It’s definitely not an absolute, never-gonna-play again statement. This wind-down will take several years to accomplish, and while it does, Feat will continue to perform and record as long as they are able. It’s a retirement from the travel of touring. Little Feat began in 1969 when Frank Zappa told Lowell George he should start his own band.

08/12

Tedeschi Trucks Band, Lukas Nelson

Future Soul 2026 Tour: Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB) is a GRAMMY Award-winning 12-piece rock and soul powerhouse that holds the well-deserved reputation as one of the best live acts touring today. Led by husband & wife, guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, “two of the best roots rock musicians of their generation” (NPR), TTB is known for its world-class musicianship and contemporary blend of a wide range of American musical influences that define their extensive catalog. Since forming in 2010, TTB’s caravan has traveled countless miles to bring their music to audiences around the world. With a large catalog that spans rock, blues, jazz and even country, no setlist is ever the same,

08/12

John Mellencamp

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Dancing Words Tour The Greatest Hits

08/12

O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw, Lisa Loeb

Three Decades Tour: O.A.R. (short for Of A Revolution) is an American rock band, founded in 1996 in Rockville, Maryland – Alternative rock, indie rock, roots rock, heartland rock

08/14

Down to Funk Festival (8/14 – 8/16) ft Polyrhythmics, Nik West, Mission Delirium, Huney Knuckles, The Gold Souls, Big Sticky Mess, The Westones, Floratura, Sun Hop Fat & more

YMCA Camp Jones Gulch

The initial lineup drop for this groovy adult-friendly summer camp gathering of funk lovers features headliners Polyrhythmics and Nik West, along with regional bands Mission Delirium, Huney Knuckles, The Gold Souls, Big Sticky Mess, The Westones, Floratura, and Sun Hop Fat. Funk music has a rich history of promoting cultural connection and creative expression as well as social consciousness and artistic integrity. Inspired to celebrate and explore this legacy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit called Down To Funk Fund was founded in December, 2025 by a small gathering of musicians, organizers, and creatives for the purpose of producing Down To Funk Festival. Both are focused on nurturing the history, culture and community of feel-good-do-good funk music. Can you dig it? Then get up offa that thing and join the first annual Down To Funk Festival August 14th-16th, 2026 at YMCA Camp Jones Gulch in La Honda, California!

08/15

GOOSE

Salty Gebhardt Amphitheater Truckee

Stanford Live and Goldenvoice Present: Goose is an American rock band known for their genre-blending sound, improvisational live performances, and dedicated fan base. Founded in Connecticut, the band–Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), and Cotter Ellis (vocals, drums)–has evolved from basement shows to headlining iconic venues like Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Red Rocks Amphitheater

08/15

Terrapin Roadshow ft Grahame Lesh, Amy Helm & The Helm Family Midnight Ramble Band, Stu Allen, Adam MacDougall, Reed Mathis, Natalie Cressman, Jennifer Hartswick)

08/15

Terrapin Roadshow ft Grahame Lesh, Amy Helm & The Helm Family Midnight Ramble Band, Stu Allen, Adam MacDougall, Reed Mathis, Natalie Cressman, Jennifer Hartswick

Salty Gebhardt Amphitheater Truckee

08/15

The Head And The Heart

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band. They were formed in the summer of 2009 by Josiah Johnson (vocals, guitar, percussion) and Jonathan Russell (vocals, guitar, percussion). The band currently includes Russell, Charity Rose Thielen (violin, guitar, vocals), Chris Zasche (bass), Kenny Hensley (piano), Tyler Williams (drums), and Matt Gervais (guitar, vocals).

08/15

Thee Sacred Souls, LA LOM, The Womack Sisters

Thee Sacred Souls released their self-titled debut album in 2022 on Daptone Records after the viral success of their single “Can I Call You Rose?”. What followed has been a remarkable rise for this young San Diego 7-piece, bringing their own version of SoCal “souldies” to a new generation of listeners. + In the vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles’s music scene, LA LOM stands out for its ability to seamlessly weave together the diverse genres and cultures of the city into its music. Short for The Los Angeles League of Musicians, LA LOM is composed of LA natives Zac Sokolow (Guitar), Jake Faulkner (Bass), and Nicholas Baker (Drums/Percussion)

08/15

Stern Grove Festival: Public Enemy

08/16

Stern Grove Festival: Al Green w/ Goapele

08/16

Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Gipsy Kings (originally Los Reyes) are a musical group founded in 1979 in Arles, France. The band, whose members have Catalan heritage,[ play a blend of Catalan rumba, flamenco, salsa, and pop. They perform mostly in Spanish but also mix in Catalan, French, and languages of southern France, such as Occitan

08/20

The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Southern Hospitality Tour

08/21

Camp Redwoods (8/21-8/23) ft The Hip Abduction, KBong & Johnny Cosmic, Little Stranger, Algorhythm, and more

Camp Navarro

Camp Redwoods is an end of summer musical campout for individuals and families alike. This annual festival is an intimate event with limited capacity and celebrates the redwoods, summer, and music. Enjoy nature, community, activities, music and relaxing.

08/21

Morris Day and the Time + Sheila E.

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Morris E. Day (born December 13, 1956) is an American singer, songwriter, bandleader and actor. He is best known as the lead singer of The Time, later known as Morris Day and the Time and the Original 7ven, is an American funk rock band founded in Minneapolis in 1981. + Sheila Cecilia Escovedo (born December 12, 1957), known under the stage name Sheila E., is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actress. Regarded as one of the greatest percussionists of her generation, she is a multi-instrumentalist known for playing drums and percussion. She is sometimes referred to as the “Queen of Percussion”. Her music incorporates a wide variety of styles, including R&B, funk, jazz, pop, synth-pop, latin pop, and salsa. Born and raised in Oakland, Ca..

08/26

Built to Spill

Since its inception in 1992, Built to Spill founder Doug Martsch intended his beloved band to be a collaborative project, an ever-evolving group of incredible musicians making music and playing live together. “I wanted to switch the lineup for many reasons. Each time we finish a record I want the next one to sound totally different. It’s fun to play with people who bring in new styles and ideas,” says Martsch. “And it’s nice to be in a band with people who aren’t sick of me yet.”

09/01

Diana Ross

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Diana Ross (born March 26, 1944) is an American singer. She became successful with the Motown group The Supremes. The Supremes sold millions of albums and made it possible for other African American musical acts to become famous with international audiences.

09/01

Eagles Of Death Metal

Death By Sexy 20th Anniversary Tour

09/03

Tab Benoit

Soul of the Swamp Tour

09/04

Styx & Chicago

Toyota Pavilion Concord

The Windy Cities Tour” Styx (/_st_ks/) an American rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1972, known for blending melodic hard rock guitar with acoustic guitar, synthesizers mixed with acoustic piano, upbeat tracks with power ballads, and incorporating elements of international musical theatre, established themselves with a progressive rock sound during the 1970s and began to incorporate pop rock and soft rock elements in the 1980s. + Chicago is an American rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1967. Self-described as a “rock and roll band with horns”, their songs often also combine elements of classical music, jazz, R&B, and pop music.

09/05

Tab Benoit w/ Tommy Castro & The Zac Schulze Gang

JaM Cellar Presents: “Soul of the Swamp Tour” Join us for an exhilarating evening as the legendary multi-Grammy nominee and wetlands activist Tab Benoit brings his high-energy Soul of the Swamp Tour 2026 to stages across America. Known for his passionate performances and deep-rooted connection to the swamp, Tab Benoit is a true master of his craft, boasting over 20 releases that showcase his unique artistry.

09/09

Weezer w/ The Shins, Silversun Pickups

LIVE 105 Present: The Gathering – Weezer: The Gathering follows the band’s sold out Return to the Blue Planet tour, celebrating 30 years of Weezer (The Blue Album), as well as the global touring juggernaut Hella Mega, which saw the band selling out stadiums all over the world alongside longtime friends and co-headliners Green Day and Fall Out Boy. Spanning more than three decades, Weezer are an instantly recognizable cultural force, with over 35 million records sold worldwide, cementing the foursome as an influential cornerstone of pop music. w/ special guests The Shins and Silversun Pickups.

09/19

Brandi Carlile

Stanford Live and Goldenvoice Present: The Human Tour Brandi Carlile announced her The Human Tour featuring The Head And The Heart. Carlile is an Oscar-nominated and 11x GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer and producer, 2x EMMY Award-winning composer, lyricist and writer, #1 New York Times Bestselling author and activist, who is known as one of music’s most respected voices.

09/20

Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson

Toyota Pavilion Concord

Robert Bartleh Cummings (born January 12, 1965), known professionally as Rob Zombie, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, filmmaker, and actor. His music and lyrics are notable for their horror and sci-fi themes, and his live shows have been praised for their elaborate shock rock theatricality. He has sold an estimated 15 million albums worldwide. He rose to fame as a founding member and the frontman of heavy metal band White Zombie, with whom he released five studio albums and one techno remix album.

09/21

Peter Hook & The Light

Goldenvoice Presents North American 2026 Tour: In May 2010, Peter Hook, legendary bassist of both Joy Division and later New Order, decided to honour the outstanding work of his first band and the undoubted genius of the late Ian Curtis by giving people the opportunity to hear both of Joy Division’s masterpiece albums, ‘Unknown Pleasures’ and ‘Closer,’ live and in their entireties. Backed by his new band The Light, Hooky first played ‘Unknown Pleasures’ at the Factory club in Manchester on May 18th & 19th 2010 in order to celebrate the life of Ian — one stand alone sold out night quickly became two, and due to phenomenal worldwide demand, Hooky then began taking the show on the road with headline gigs & major festival appearances throughout Europe, a full tour of Australia & New Zealand as well as the band’s first tour of the United States in December which culminated in Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell appearing live with…

09/23

Lily Allen

Following the release of her groundbreaking and critically acclaimed studio album, West End Girl, and overwhelming demand for her upcoming sold-out North American tour next month, Lily Allen continues her remarkable run with the announcement of a major North American arena tour for Fall 2026. The newly announced tour continues a truly career-defining run in her already esteemed career, scaling up to her largest headlining shows to date. The show – Lily Allen Performs West End Girl -will see the singer/songwriter bring her internationally acclaimed album to life on a larger-than-ever stage, performing the record in full, in the order the songs appear to arenas across the U.S. and Canada.

09/28

Social Distortion, Descendents, The Chats

Born To Kill World Tour: Orange County’s Social Distortion returns with its first album in 15 years with Born to Kill. Armed with 11 urgent songs, Mike Ness continues to build on the mystique that Social Distortion is more than just a punk band. Throughout the collection, Ness revisits the sounds of the 1970s, his formative adolescent years. Born to Kill is a continuation of the bar of excellence that Social Distortion and, in turn, Ness has long been praised for.

09/29

Social Distortion, Descendents, The Chats

09/30

Jack Johnson + G. Love

SURFILMUSIC Tour 2026: Jack is excited to share some big news, he’s heading back out on the road next year! The SURFILMUSIC 2026 North American Tour will bring Jack and the band coast-to-coast for 43 shows from June through October. It’s been a few years since the last full tour, and this one brings together everything Jack loves: surf, film, music, good friends, and community.

10/01

Jack Johnson + G. Love

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

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!

10/10

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.”

10/14

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