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Jeff Cotton’s Gin Joint is a San Francisco-based roots rock band known for their obscure covers and rootsy originals that draw from the deep well of classic rock, soul, country, and psychedelic groove. Their sound is a swirling cocktail of Springsteen’s working-class anthems, Bowie’s theatrical edge, and Stevie Wonder’s soulful fire–with a splash of Cheap Trick’s power pop, Lucinda Williams’ grit, and The Band’s rustic storytelling. Whether they’re tearing through a Black Sabbath riff, crooning a Jackson Browne ballad, or reimagining a Rare Earth hit. Their monthly residency at the Boom Boom Room feature genre-fluid sets that are equal parts nostalgic and unpredictable. It’s music for the misfits, the romantics, and the late-night wanderers.

09/09

The Kofy Brown Band, Skip The Needle, Black Gold Sun

Bottom of the Hill

The Kofy Brown Band (hip-hop, soul); Skip The Needle (rock n’ roll-funk); Black Gold Sun (punk)

09/10

Rumbo Tumba

The Battery

09/10

David Nelson & Friends w/ Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band

A Benefit for the After School Bluegrass Club Program: Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime musical collaboration presented by the California Bluegrass Association and Help’s On The Way This concert is a benefit for the After School Bluegrass Club Program, supporting children’s roots music education access across California. Every ticket, every raffle entry, and every auction bid goes toward keeping music education alive for kids who wouldn’t otherwise have access. David Nelson–a founding voice of the West Coast psychedelic-Americana sound, and a longtime collaborator across the extended Grateful Dead family–brings together a singular lineup including Suzy & Eric Thompson, Paul Knight, and Lowell “Banana” Levinger. Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band opens–themselves alumni of the California Bluegrass Association’s youth programs, back to pay-it-forward in support of the kids coming up behind them. Patron Reception, Patio: 5:30 – 6:45pm

09/10

PHER (7 & 9:15pm)

Soul, jazz, R&B, gospel, and deep groove powered by one of the Bay Area’s most distinctive voices. Oakland-born vocalist and songwriter PHER brings a commanding live presence that moves from intimate storytelling and heartfelt ballads to explosive improvisation and full-band fire.

09/10

Robby D & The EFG’s (No Cover)

Robby D and the EFG’s are a Bay Area rock and roll band! Playing an original and invigorating mix of high energy dance songs and scandalous slow jams, bandmates Brian Fishler (drums), Chris Colmenero (Bass), and Natalyn Daniels (Keys) join lead singer and guitarist Rob Dietrich on a quest to bring rooms to life before knocking ’em dead. One fan has described their music as sounding like the child of Prince and Tom Petty. That might be biologically impossible, but they will 100% take it. What’s an EFG? Come to the show an learn the shocking truth!

09/10

2-Step Thursday w/ Veotis

2-Step THURSDAY with VEOTIS Soul, Jazz, and Funk Live Music starts at 9:30pm No Cover

09/11

The Allmond Brothers, Bolero!, Spirit Hustler – Live on the Waterfront

Point San Pablo Harbor

Join us for an unforgettable night paying tribute to the Allman Brothers Band along with a fantastic lineup featuring Bolero and Spirit Hustler. Experience the best of modern and classic rock revival right on the stunning Point San Pablo Harbor Waterfront in The BIG ART Concert Meadow. Get ready to rock out by the water and celebrate the timeless sounds of legendary rock with a fresh twist. Don’t miss this epic live event!

09/12

Rumbo Tumba w/ Combo Tezeta & Discos Movil Salazar

Rio Theatre

09/12

The Dred Scott Trio

The DeLuxe

The Dred Scott Trio is an iconoclastic, genre-blurring jazz acoustic piano trio led by the renegade pianist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Dred Scott. Known for a playful, unpredictable style, the group effortlessly blends classic bop, pop covers, and Afro-Cuban grooves.

09/12

The Sinatra Songbook: Hits, Hidden Gems & Timeless Swing. Richard Cortez with the Sam Hirsh Trio (7 & 9:30pm)

09/12

Rose Royce (7:30 & 9:30pm)

Grammy-Winning, Multi Platinum Legends of the “Car Wash” Soundtrack Experience an evening filled with over 50 Golden Years of timeless funk and R&B grooves of the acclaimed Grammy Award-Winning ensemble, ROSE ROYCE, performing all their iconic chart-topping hits from the beloved soundtrack of the film CAR WASH & more…. The Show is presented by Mark Elliott and the A-List Musiq Circle -Your Bay Area’s Who’s Who Entertainment. The festivities commence at 6:30 pm with an exclusive Pre-Show VIP Meet & Greet featuring a special guest host, TBA. Rose Royce, the illustrious R&B Funk band behind the iconic soundtrack of the blockbuster film “Car Wash,” has etched their name in history.

09/12

LE DISCO w/ DJs Topaz & D-Fly

Ladies your admission is Gratis all night. Ladies get in free. — Every second Saturday at Boom Boom Room. A curated HOT As F$CK, SWEATY, SEXY DISCO VIBE collision of the Nu-underground Disco dance culture. Featuring:: DJ TOPAZ McCARRIGLE (Austin, TX) …on live sax and deep disco, Real Dance 70’s Mashup DJ selections– bringing heat, soul and shimmer with the glimmer and glitz ala Studio ’54 to the Dance floor. TOPAZ brings it bumpin’ with classic 70’s Disco to French House, Italo-Disco and Big Studio 54 hits!

09/12

Fort Knox Five (party after Thievery Corp)

Oakland Event Center

After Thievery Corporation at The Fox, just a few steps away, keep the night going with their longtime friends and collaborators Fort Knox Five Live at Oakland Event Center, The HeART of The Bay Area, a massive new civic center across from city hall join Fort Knox Five and Get ready for a mix of funk, breaks, hip-hop, electronic grooves and bass-heavy beats from the legendary Fort Knox Five. Known for genre-blending sets built to keep the dance floor moving, FK5 brings serious party energy from start to finish. Funk. Beats. Bass. Good vibes. Come ready to dance.

09/13

Black Uhuru

The Chapel of the Flowers

For over 50 years Black Uhuru has remained one of the most popular recognized prolific reggae band from Jamaica. The living legends have earned several achievements in the music industry including winning the first ever Grammy Award for reggae music. They’re long success along with having the highest reggae record sales after Bob Marley & the most songs sampled by other artist over the years has allowed them to become Ambassadors of reggae.

09/13

Marcus Rezak’s Shred is Dead

Mr. Hat Presents: Sunday Matinee at The Chapel of The Flowers + social hour hosted by CBCB Dispensary 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 1 pm doors, 2 pm first set, two sets of Shred for your Head followed by a social hour hosted by CBCB Dispensary The Chapel of The Flowers 3049 Adeline St Berkeley/ SHRED IS DEAD is a high-octane project led by guitarist and vocalist Marcus Rezak offering up innovative instrumental and vocal performances of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band songbooks. The group is known for its “shreddy jams” and an all-star rotating lineup of musicians from the jam band scene. For this special show, Marcus will be joined by Bay Area stalwarts Scott Guberman and Anna Elva, stay tuned for the complete lineup! NO OPENER- TWO SETS OF SHRED IS DEAD TO YOUR HEAD!

09/13

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers

Rancho Nicasio

BBQ on the LAWN at Rancho Nicasio with TOMMY CASTRO and THE PAINKILLERS & the Legendary Horns + opener Jeffrey Halford American blues, R&B, and rock guitarist and singer “Only Northern California appearance this summer” Castro is one of the brightest stars in the blues-soul genre. Voracious blues energy and ultimate soul power…impassioned vocals and pure inventiveness in his stellar guitar solos.” – Blues Music Magazine

09/13

Grateful Voodoo: Second Sundays

Peri's Tavern

Grateful Voodoo returns to Peri’s in Fairfax for another Second Sundays show this time featuring Jim Talley, Matt Lazarus, Jenifer Freebairn, Dave Rokeach and Andius Jent. This will be another deep dive into exploring the rootsy connection between Grateful Dead and NOLA funk served with a side of JGB & Allman Bros.! Featuring an All-Star rotation of some of the top players in the Bay Area this edition showcases Jim Talley, Matt Lazarus, Jennifer Freebairn, Dave Rokeach and Andius Jent.

09/13

Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East

GENRE BENDING: Behind its idealism, the American myth of westward expansion has always been an irony-caked parable about what happens when you try to escape the known for the pursuit of new beginnings. The traits we think we’ve spotted in the cowboy — bravery, boldness, a willingness to sacrifice the known for the sake of the better — have always been suspect. But the courage to leave behind a homeland and head west, to boldly step into a new place and declare it home, to survey the scene and try to find your place in it? That’s still around. “The idea of the American cowboy is this romanticized idea that’s just false,” Sunny Jain says plainly. “The immigrant is the current-day cowboy or cowgirl.” This dynamic — of interrogating American myths to make them fit the reality of our world, of both questioning and rhapsodizing the notion of identity in a contingent world — is at the heart of Wild…

09/13

The Sinatra Songbook: Hits, Hidden Gems & Timeless Swing. Richard Cortez with the Sam Hirsh Trio (7 & 9:15pm)

09/13

Handmade Moments

Crazy Horse Nevada City

Even though they currently reside in New Orleans, Handmade Moments has a deep-rooted kinship to Nevada City. We can all feel proud of their connection to the Sierra Foothills as they increasingly amplify their profile as an international phenomenon. What makes this duo so sublimely special? Every ounce of their substantial talent is channeled straight from the heart. Tapped in to a bottomless well of soul-folk-Americana-country blues-funk-hip hop-jazz, they stir it all into the most nourishing gumbo imaginable. Anna Moss and Joel Ludford are vaudevillian gypsy multi-instrumentalists, carrying their tunes with a memorable mix of intoxicating vocals, bass clarinet, saxophone, sousaphone, guitar, upright bass and tag-team beatboxing. Their endearing chemistry, cinematic qualities and irresistible takes on classic songs earned them the status of YouTube super stars long ago. Older and wiser, but still as fun as ever, their organic musicality shines through in every note.

09/13

09/15

Squeeze w/ Adam Ant & Haircut 100

Goldenvoice Presents TRIED, TESTED AND TRIXIES Squeeze are one of rock’s vital institutions, a band who carved out a distinctive place in the pop firmament with their vibrantly melodic, perceptive songs. Those songs were written by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, the composers who have remained at the heart of Squeeze since its inception. 70s and 80s Hits such as ‘Up the Junction’, ‘Cool for Cats’, ‘Another Nail in My Heart’, ‘Hourglass’ and ‘Tempted’ led critics to label Difford and Tilbrook the “next Lennon and McCartney”, an assessment that wasn’t proven to be hyperbole.

09/15

The Kuumba Experience (7 & 9:15pm)

Get ready for an epic night! Trumpet player Willie Waldman has performed 13 platinum records and 2 Grammys. From Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, Sublime, Coolio, Jimmy Vaughn, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Perry Ferrell, Salt n Peppa and so many more. He’s appeared on the hip-hop releases of famed Death Row Records and was featured on Tupac’s “California Love”

09/18

The Anton Collection + Joe Marcinek Band

Greg will be performing his catalogue of songs co-written with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter including rare Hunter lyrics that address the political and cultural upheaval in America today. Featuring Greg Anton, Stephanie Salva, Jay Wilcox, Mookie Siegel, Angeline Saris, Jake Temple

09/18

Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane

09/18

Big Daddy Kane (7:30 & 9:30pm)

One of the most influential and skilled MCs in hip-hop – On September 10th, 1968, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, became the home of one of hip-hop’s most lyrically diverse, innovative, and trendsetting Master of Ceremonies. He’s been branded Dark Gable, Black Caesar, and King Asiatic Nobody’s Equal, but is undoubtedly known to the world as BIG DADDY KANE. Big Daddy Kane undisputedly defined the term “lyricist” in the world of hip-hop. Along with the lyrical ingenuity he brought to the genre, he also introduced innovative live performances. Kane was the first rapper to ever hold not one but two sold-out shows at the world-famous Apollo Theater for women only.

09/19

Brandi Carlile

Frost Amphitheater

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.

09/19

Castro Theatre

09/19

A Flock of Seagulls

Uptown Theatre Napa

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

09/19

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

Old Mill Park

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

09/19

Meltt

Felton Music Hall

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

09/19

The Asteroid No.4

Papermill Creek Saloon

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

09/19

T Sisters

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

09/19

The Great North Special

Club Fox Redwood City

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

09/19

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

Golden Gate Park Bandshell

09/19

Tribute to John Coltrane: A Love Supreme Saxophone Summit

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

09/19

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

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

09/19

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…

09/21

Stick Men ft Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto and Markus Reuter

Mystic Theatre

Stick Men is a powerhouse progressive rock trio featuring legendary musicians Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter. With a combined experience of over 100 million records sold worldwide, this supergroup brings unparalleled musicianship and innovation to every performance. Tony Levin, renowned for his work with Peter Gabriel and King Crimson, is one of the most recorded bass players in music history. His mastery of the Chapman Stick, from which the band takes its name, allows him to cover both bass and guitar parts simultaneously. Pat Mastelotto, drummer extraordinaire, is known for his tenure with King Crimson and chart- topping success with Mr. Mister. His unique setup combines acoustic drums with electronic elements, creating a rich tapestry of rhythms and textures. Markus Reuter rounds out the trio with his self-designed touch-style guitar, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on a stringed instrument. His innovative approach complements the group’s progressive sound.

09/21

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 – 2am / 21 & up w/ID $5 cover after 8pm

09/22

Lily Allen

Paramount Theatre

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.

09/22

Cecile McLorin Salvant

09/26

David Nelson Band Rides Again IV (9/26-9/27) ft David Nelson Band, Edge of The West, Wicked Messengers, Lovin’ Dead, and much more

Le Vin Winery

3 Stages – Welcome to the 5th Annual David Nelson Band Rides Again Campout Weekend. Tickets going fast. We will be send traveling directions to all Ticket Holders. Please purchase tickets before the event and preferably not at the door. A joyous Summer gathering of music! This uplifting experience leaves everyone feeling grateful for being in attendance. Lots of space to roam freely with friends. Views in all directions. Hiking trails, Swimming for the kids at the Pool with adults present. Kids are free 12 yrs. and under. Arts & Crafts for kids. Lots of Craft Vendors. Dogs alright on leash with owners holding leash. No campfires or cooking. There will be Food provided by The Green Grocer for Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner, & Latte Bar choices in the tasting room, all for purchase. Free Spring Water. (please bring your water bottles). Beverages, Beer, Wine, & Soft Drinks all for purchase in the Tasting Room, 2 Free Wine Tasting tickets…

09/26

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

09/26

Rose City Band

09/26

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

09/26

Marcus Rezak’s Shred is Dead

Crazy Horse Nevada City

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

09/26

Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes

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

09/26

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.

09/28

An Intimate Evening with Molly Tuttle

Bing Concert Hall

Stanford Live

09/28

Fred Wesley’s New JBs w/ Martha High’s Funky Divas

Power-packed show from those played and sang with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown: Get ready for a funky good time when Martha High’s Funky Divas, backed by the Fred Wesley and The New JBs, perform a power-packed show of hits from those played and sang with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Martha sang on stage with Brown for 40 years, while Fred is the legendary band leader and trombonist of the JBs era in the 1970s, considered the Forefather of Funk, while taking funk to the next level with Parliament-Funkadelic featuring George Clinton and Bootsy Collins. Both Martha and Fred toured extensively in Maceo Parker’s own band.

09/28

An Intimate Evening with Molly Tuttle

Bing Concert Hall

Grammy Award-winning bluegrass musician Molly Tuttle honors tradition while stretching its boundaries. Her latest work blends pop, country, rock, and flat-picking. “I like to be a bit of a chameleon with my music,” she says. “Keep people guessing and keep it full of surprises.” Tuttle became the first woman to win the International Bluegrass Music Award’s Guitar Player of the Year in 2017, and has won or been nominated nearly every year since. In addition to two Grammy wins for Best Bluegrass Album and three further nominations, she has also been named the Americana Music Association’s Instrumentalist of the Year.

09/28

Motown on Mondays

09/29

Social Distortion, Descendents, The Chats

09/29

Spafford

Greek Theatre

10/01

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

Discovery Park

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

10/01

Fruit Bats

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

Club Fox Redwood City

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

10/02

Snarky Puppy

Paramount Theatre

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

10/02

AJ Lee & Blue Summit

AJ Lee & Blue Summit are an award-winning energetic, charming, and technically jaw-dropping band quickly rising on the national roots music scene. Based in Santa Cruz, California, the group met as teenagers, picking and jamming together as kids at local music festivals and jams until one day, they decided they would be a band.

10/02

Lyrics Born

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

10/02

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

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

10/02

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

10/03

Old Crow Medicine Show

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

10/03

Danny Elfman

10/03

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

Golden Gate Park

10/03

Scott Pemberton O Theory and The Westones

Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Butch Hancock

Greek Theatre

10/07

10/09

Mastodon, Deafheaven, Alcest

The Poisonous Weapons Tour: GRAMMY¨ Award-winning band Mastodon have steadily evolved into one of the most influential, inimitable, and iconic rock bands of the modern era. Since emerging in 2000, the Atlanta quartet have defied both sonic and thematic boundaries with an uncategorizable, undeniable, and uncompromising vision unlike anything else in music. This vision manifested over the course of canonical albums such as Leviathan, which landed on Rolling Stone’s coveted The 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time. Following the seminal Crack The Skye [named one of the best albums of 2009 by Time], they earned three consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 with The Hunter [2011], Once More ‘Round the Sun [2014], and Emperor of Sand [2017]. Out of six career nominations, they received a GRAMMY¨ Award in the category of “Best Metal Performance” for “Sultan’s Curse.”

10/09

Celebrate The Freight Gala: Rickie Lee Jones, Wu Fei & Abigail Washburn, Mia Pixley

“Join us for a luminous evening celebrating the music and community that have made The Freight a beloved home for global roots music for 58 years…”

10/09

Slightly Stoopid w/ The Elovaters, The Hip Abduction, and DENM

Frost Amphitheater

Stanford Live and Goldenvoice Present: Cali Road Trippin 2026 Slightly Stoopid is an Ocean Beach, San Diego-based band formed by multi-instrumentalists Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald. Fusing reggae, rock, hip-hop, punk, and blues, the seven-piece ensemble releases music on their independent label, Stoopid Records. Discovered by Bradley Nowell of Sublime in high school, they have toured globally.

10/09

Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite Duo ft Bob Welsh

10/10

Taking Back Sunday w/ Thrice & Saves The Day

Frost Amphitheater

Stanford Live and Goldenvoice Present: TBS Excited to announce a Fall Tour with Thrice and Saves The Day! If you’re chasing a good time you should join us! Fred will be joining us as well! Taking Back Sunday is an influential American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 1999, the group became a cornerstone of the 2000s alternative rock and “emo” boom. Known for their dramatic lyricis

10/10

Tune-Yards, Foxtails Brigade, Gabby La La – Live on the Waterfront

Point San Pablo Harbor

Renowned for their inventive blend of indie pop, funk, and global rhythms, Tune-Yards bring the same bold creativity heard in their acclaimed work on the film/TV soundtracks for Boots Riley’s Sorry to Bother You, I’m a Virgo, and most recently I Love Boosters. Expect an energetic, genre-bending performance that showcases why they remain one of the most exciting live acts today. Opening the show, Gabby La La delivers her signature blend of sitar and whimsical melodies, creating a captivating atmosphere as the crowd settles in by the water. Next, Foxtails Brigade takes the stage with their cinematic indie-pop sound, weaving together lush harmonies, folk influences, and elegant orchestration.

10/10

Melvin Seals and JGB w/ Special Guest Grahame Lesh

Melvin Seals is a legendary keyboardist best known for his 18-year tenure playing the Hammond B-3 organ with the Jerry Garcia Band. Nicknamed “Master of the Universe” by Jerry Garcia, Seals now leads Melvin Seals and JGB, carrying on the musical legacy, deep soul, and psychedelic improvisational spirit of Garcia’s iconic group.

10/10

Jackie Greene

KC Turner Presents Cookout Concert Series: Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack-of-all-trades, and an artist who can croon over soulful piano ballads as much as he can shred a bluesy guitar solo (like he did as the lead guitarist for The Black Crowes in 2013). A road warrior and musician’s musician, Greene’s new EP ‘The Modern Lives – Vol 2’ (out October 2018 on Blue Rose Music) finds him at a new chapter in his life: his first months of fatherhood, time off his relentless touring circuit, and a cross-country move from Brooklyn to his birthplace of Northern Californi

10/11

My Morning Jacket

10/11

Moonalice

10/11

Jackie Greene

10/11

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. Papiba is a master of Capoeira, an Afro Brazilian martial art form created by Brazilian slaves, which draws on music and acrobatic movements. Dandha was born into the rich Afro Brazilian traditions of Salvador, Bahia and the Carnival Group Ile Aiye, and started her dancing career at age 6. Il Aiy has been in the forefront of Civil Rights in Brazil, promoting equality and justice, and is widely recognized as the first Afro Brazilian…

10/13

The Floozies

The Junction Santa Rosa

Brothers Matt and Mark Hill are the sonic visionaries behind electronic-funk powerhouse The Floozies. Certified heavyweights in the world of jam and future-groove, the Kansas City-based tandem champion authentic funk in the digital age.

10/14

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

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

10/14

Shovels & Rope w/ Nolan Taylor

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

10/14

The Floozies

The Junction Mill Valley

10/14

Brit Floyd

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

10/14

Lila Downs

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

10/15

Josh Brough & The Contraband

10/15

The Floozies w/ Modern Methods

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

10/16

Steep Canyon Rangers

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

El Dorado County Fairgrounds

10/16

Vulfpeck, Jackie Evans

Greek Theatre

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

10/16

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

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

10/16

Sweet Plot and Tom Relling Band

Kilowatt

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

10/16

An Evening with moe.

The Regency Ballroom

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

10/16

Embodied Groove Dance Class

Ashkenaz

10/16

Sqwerv

Crazy Horse Nevada City

Denver is one of the most fertile music cities in the country and Sqwerv is further testament to that fact. A young band conjuring an alchemy of classic, psychedelic and indie rock is commonplace these days. However, there’s something about the soulfulness and detail-oriented, organic flow of this quartet that is refreshingly original and exciting. Sqwerv realize the importance of well-crafted songwriting steering the ship along with shimmering four-part harmonies. This is where it all begins before plunging down the improvisational rabbit hole. They are fiercely driven to get to those transcendent, spontaneous spaces that all jam music lovers crave. Sqwerv continue to tantalize their audiences through groove counterpoint, polyrhythms and risk-taking. They are relentlessly funky with many jams opening up into trance-inducing soundscapes that patiently simmer before boiling over the brim. They have seized the moment when opening for acts such as George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Eggy, Big Something, Spafford and many more.

10/17

Sam Grisman Project

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

10/17

Wolf Jett w/ Sqwerv

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

10/17

The Floozies

The Catalyst Club

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

10/18

The Wallflowers

A band whose sound walked a tightrope between the rootsy and accessible end of alternative rock and the straightforward, arena-friendly sound of acts like Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen, the Wallflowers are the brainchild of guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist Jakob Dylan. While he was initially best known for being the son of iconic singer/songwriter Bob Dylan, the Wallflowers made it clear that he had a sound and creative voice all his own.

10/18

Chris Isaak

Over the course of his forty-year career, Multi-platinum selling and GRAMMY-nominated singer & actor Chris Isaak has performed to sold-out crowds across the globe with members of his longtime band Silvertone. His music and film credits include thirteen critically acclaimed studio albums, twelve chart-topping singles along with several motion pictures, such as The Silence of the Lambs and That Thing You Do!. His work has also taken him behind the scenes, creating music for multiple film soundtracks, including Eyes Wide Shut, True Romance, Wild at Heart, and Blue Velvet.

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

10/19

Elephant Revival

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

10/19

Motown on Mondays

10/20

Steely Dead: A Fusion of Grateful Dead & Steely Dan

The Junction Santa Rosa

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

10/20

The Devil Makes Three, Two Runner

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

10/20

Ashkenaz

10/23

Gary Clark Jr.

To date, Clark has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and won four. Clark has unveiled his fourth and most compelling body of work to date, titled JPEG RAW, released in March 2024 via Warner Records.

10/23

Marty O’Reilly Trio

Marty O’Reilly crafts timeless music that’s raw, soulful, and deeply rooted in Americana. Inspired by legends like Woody Guthrie, Howlin’ Wolf, and Sister Rosetta Thorpe, his sound captivates and connects. Known for his cathartic live performances–ranging from soft and haunting to wild and electric–Marty’s songs delve into love, loss, and connection. Over years of relentless touring, he’s built a dedicated following, performing with artists like Shakey Graves and at festivals like Bottlerock. Honest and real, Marty’s music stays with you long after you hear it.

10/23

Souls of Mischief, Palmtree, MC Frend

30 Silver Media presents.. Souls of Mischief is a legendary underground hip-hop group from Oakland, California, formed in 1991 and known for their jazz-infused beats and intricate, interlocking rhyme flows

10/24

Super Diamond

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

10/29

The Chicks

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

10/29

10/30

Analog Dog

Cornerstone Berkeley

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

10/30

The Chicks

10/30

Shpongle

SHPONGLE (Simon Posford Live) is a rare, fully immersive experience–blending live instrumentation, cutting-edge production, and deep improvisation. Described as the “Psychedelic Olympics,” his performances push the boundaries of music and sensory experience.

10/30

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

Classic Fusion Grooves: For this exclusive week, guitar giant John Scofield revisits his hugely influential electric jazz songbook from his iconic career with an all-star quartet including organist Larry Goldings, bassist Oteil Burbridge, and drummer Adam Deitch. Though Scofield is recognized as one of jazz’s most creative guitarists of the past half century, the three-time GRAMMY Award winner has often branched off from the straight-ahead path to get his funk on. After five decades of prolific touring and recording, he’s looking back at many of his now classic fusion groove compositions with Electrospective. Sco being Sco, he’s not interested in replicating past triumphs. Rather, he plans to reimagine fan favorites from the bands with which he created 1987’s Blue Matter, 1997’s A GoGo, and 2002’s uberjam, as well as new material in the same vein. He’s bringing the same ensemble aesthetic to Electrospective, relying on interpretative input from long-time collaborators and new friends. Multidimensional keyboardist Larry Goldings and uberjam drummer…

10/30

High Step Society

The Independent

High Step Society is a high-flying, beat-dropping, big band dance party with an ear to the past and both feet on the gas. Sultry and effervescent, low-down, dirty, and mean, this dynamic EDM-infused seven-piece band is bringing jazz back to the dance floor where it belongs.

10/31

Galactic, Parlor Greens

10/31

Shpongle

10/31

Mother Hips: Halloween Bash w/ Scott Gates

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

10/31

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

10/31

Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Cast

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 musical-comedy-horror film directed by Jim Sharman. Based on the 1973 stage musical by Richard O’Brien, it follows conservative fiances Brad and Janet, who stumble into the eerie castle of the alien transvestite scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter, becoming a legendary midnight-movie cultural phenomenon.

11/01

La Santa Cecilia w/ Ritmos Tropicosmos

La Santa Cecilia is a Grammy-winning Mexican-American band formed in Los Angeles in 2007. Named after the patron saint of musicians, the group blends rock, cumbia, bossa nova, boleros, and other Pan-American rhythms. Their signature sound reflects a modern bicultural identity, feat: Marisol “La Marisoul” Hernandez on Lead vocals. + Ritmos Tropicosmos is a seven-piece psychedelic cumbia band based in Oakland, California, known for heavy tropical rhythms, analog synthesizers, and energetic live percussion. Emerging from the Bay Area underground, their sound blends traditional Latin roots with cosmic, experimental rock and electronic textures.

11/01

Psychedelic Furs, We Are Scientists

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

11/01

Tom Jones

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

11/01

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

11/01

The Musical Box

The Regency Ballroom

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

11/01

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong w/ Dizgo

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

11/02

Psychedelic Furs, We Are Scientists

11/05

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

11/08

Fitz and the Tantrums

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

11/10

Buzzcocks, Modern English, Grade 2

Ozomatli is a genre-blending Latin, hip-hop, funk, and global music band born in Los Angeles and shaped by the city’s cultural pulse. Led by six founding members–Asdru Sierra, Raul Pacheco, Ulises Bella, Wil-Dog Abers, Jiro Yamaguchi, and Justin Poree–Ozomatli delivers a trusted live experience rooted in connection, rhythm, and community. More than 30 years in, the band continues to evolve, creating new music while bringing diverse audiences together in celebration of unity, resilience, and joy.

Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts

11/27

The English Beat

Cornerstone Berkeley

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

11/29

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

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

12/04

Melvin Seals & JGB

Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become “Jam Band Music”. From blues to funk to rock to jazz, Melvin Seals serves up a tasty mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice things up. Melvin and JGB bring an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. John Kadlecik on lead guitar and vocal duties, John-Paul McLean’s savory bass, Jeremy Hoenig on the drums and, of course, a heapin’ helpin’ of the wizard’s magic on Hammond B-3 Organ and keyboards. Their chemistry is the focus from which they create a spontaneous and…

12/04

The String Cheese Incident

The past three decades have written a story packed full of surreal experiences, epic moments, groundbreaking involvement and huge accomplishments. The String Cheese Incident has been recognized for their commitment to musical creativity and integrity, for their community spirit, philanthropic endeavors, and for their innovative approach to the business of music.

12/05

Melvin Seals & JGB

12/05

The String Cheese Incident

12/05

Dragon Smoke w/ The Heeters, DJ Harry Duncan

The Independent

Formed in 2003 at the Dragon’s Den Bar during New Orleans Jazz Fest, Dragon Smoke pairs the soul and funk of Eric Lindell and Ivan Neville with Galactic’s powerhouse rhythm section. Since every member fronts their own project, their rare appearances–anchored by Jazz Fest traditions and annual West Coast runs–bring an effortless, high-energy chemistry you won’t want to miss.

12/06

Moonalice

12/06

Dragon Smoke w/ Tracorum (Outdoor Venue)

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

12/08

Angine De Poitrine

Asymmetrical and dissonant, Angine de Poitrine’s music makes hearts race and bodies move with ecstatic abandon. Through tight, pulsing drum grooves and intricate tangles of double-neck microtonal guitar, the band summons swirling vortices of hypnotic sound and vision.

12/10

Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers

The Wooten brothers’ first public performance occurred in Hawaii in 1966 and established their identity as prodigies. Since then, Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers (brothers Regi, Roy & Jospeh) have racked up 10 Grammy wins, and 26, yes, 26 Grammy nominations. And the youngest of the family, Victor, the brother who learned from all his older brothers, has been named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the ten greatest bass players of all time. As a family band, they are second to none. The Brothers’ music bends and defines genres; amplifies centuries, and spans continents.The Wooten Brothers began in R&B before evolving as teens into Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Classical and Country. Then, they emerged in 1985 on Arista records with an album called, “The Wootens”, that combined Electronic, Funk, Soul, Disco, and Boogie–and offered only a sliver of the Wooten whole. The Wooten whole is all of that…and classical, and jazz, and country, and Rock-and-Roll.

12/16

Pokey LaFarge w/ Cicada Rhythm

Bimbo's 365 Club

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

12/31

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

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

01/02

The Humidors, Cytrus

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

01/16

DakhaBrakha

Presidio Theatre

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

01/17

DakhaBrakha

Presidio Theatre

01/17

STS9

The Independent

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

01/28

The California Honeydrops w/ Lindsay Lou, Jimmy James

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

01/29

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

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

01/30

The California Honeydrops w/ Lindsay Lou, Jimmy James

02/09

Rhiannon Giddens