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Great American Music Hall

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. She built a growing fanbase through posting videos of her playing guitar on social media during the pandemic. Grace has since become one of the most in-demand and celebrated young artists, and an inspiration to a whole new generation of women around the world.

02/05

Hayes Carll w/ Special Guest Ryan Montbleau

We’re Only Human 2026 Winter Tour: Hayes Carll isn’t preaching or teaching. He’s not interested in telling the rest of us what to do or think. But he is charting out a personal guide for his life, quieting the noise, and sitting with his real voice – the one that’s candid, consistent, and often inconvenient. We’re Only Human is Carll’s tenth album. Like his best lyrics, it is also an understated masterpiece, an honest snapshot of one man’s confrontation and delight with humanity’s biggest and most intimate questions. + Ryan Michael Montbleau (born June 18, 1977, in Peabody, Massachusetts, United States) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He annually tours across the U.S. with the Ryan Montbleau Band. folk blues funk

02/05

Tower of Power: Back To Oakland Residency

For 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk, soul music and East Bay Grease.”We were a Soul band called The Motowns,” recalls Emilio Castillo. “Rocco was the bass player, I was in there, and my brother was the drummer. I met “Doc” Kupka back in 1968 and gave him an audition. He came into the band, and we eventually changed our name to the Tower of Power.” The reason for the band name change was that they had a specific goal in mind. “We wanted to get into the Fillmore Auditorium, and with a name like the Motowns, dressed in suits with razor cuts, we knew we’d never get in there. We grew our hair long, started to be hippies, and changed our name. Doc then suggested that we start writing our own songs.”

02/05

A Sound in Common (7 & 9:15pm)

Sol Horizon has been 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.

02/06

Max Cowan (Atta Kid)

Madrone Art Bar

Max Cowan takes the piano from the East Bay to New Orleans, and through every funky congregation in between. As co-leader of funk powerhouse Atta Kid, keyboardist for funk pioneer, Zigaboo Modeliste, and longtime collaborator with Otis McDonald, Max’s repertoire tours the B-sides of your soul. 7-9PM

02/06

Tower of Power: Back To Oakland Residency

02/06

Embodied Groove Dance Class

Ashkenaz

Love dancing at shows and wish you had more chances to groove during the week? Kick off your weekend with a Friday morning dance party filled with free, joyful expression. With a curated playlist built for grooving, you’ll be guided in releasing stress and activating joy, in supportive community.

02/06

Grateful First Fridays: Tribute to Bob Weir ft Playing The Dead

02/07

Ozomatli

Mystic Theatre

02/07

Cornerstone Berkeley

02/07

New Monsoon w/ F.A.T. Betty

New Monsoon (NM) is a staple of the SF Bay Area Jam scene and are veterans of the national touring circuit. The music is a unique blend of both electrric and acoustic sounds, sophisticated songcraft, and infectious grooves. The band was formed in the late 1990’s in Marin county California by co-founding members and friends from Penn State University Bo Carper (acoustic guitar and banjo, voc), and Jeff Miller (electric guitar, voc). Joined by long time friend keyboardist Phil Ferlino in 2001 the band soon began touring. Now well into its third decade, and celebrating over 25 years of making music, the band also now features the muscular rhythm section of Mark ‘Murph’ Murphy (Bass) and Dale Fanning (Drums).

02/07

Pachex and Connor Sablan & Power Baby

PACHEX: Alternative R&B grooves blending R&B, reggae, and electronic sounds, with a smooth, high-energy live set made for dancing. / CONNOR SABLAN & POWER BABY Bay Area funk, R&B, soul, and jazz grooves with high energy and a guaranteed dance-floor party.

02/07

Ramble on Haight ft: Jordan Feinstein & Friends + Special Guests

LOVE On Haight

02/08

Sol Horizon | Bob Marley Tribute

02/09

Led by multi-instrumentalist and composer Steven Lugerner, SLUGish Ensemble creates lush, city-inspired jazz rooted in the spirit of San Francisco. Anchored by expressive bass clarinet and powered by top Bay Area improvisers, the group blends flowing melodies, rich textures, and deep groove into immersive, story-driven music.

02/12

Joss Stone

02/12

Sonamo

Madrone Art Bar

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

02/12

Love After Dark: Velvet, Fire, Smoke ft. Courtney Knott, James Small & Jonah Levine (7 & 9:15pm)

Turn down the lights and lean in. This Valentine’s Day weekend, Black Cat sets the mood with a sultry, genre-blurring night led by Courtney Knott, James “StickNasty” Small, and Jonah Levine: three artists whose chemistry, groove, and emotional depth are made for romance after dark.

02/12

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.

02/12

Wailing Souls w/ Iriefuse

Formed in Trench Town, Kingston, Jamaica, in the late-1960s, Wailing Souls have experienced numerous transformations. Their discography (over 26 albums to date) includes singles recorded as The Renegades, Pipe & the Pipers, and Atarra. Sly & Robbie and the Roots Radics are only a few of the stellar musicians who have worked with Wailing Souls. Still one of the most powerful forces in Reggae, Wailing Souls continue to tour globally and record new songs with that same vigor they had back in Kingston’s Trench Town decades ago.

02/12

Peri's Tavern

Grateful Voodoo celebrates the life and music of Bob Weir at this Mardi Gras dance party! Stirring up a spicy gumbo of Grateful Dead classics mixed with NOLA Mardi Gras party favorites. The night features Matt Lazarus, Jim Talley, J.P. McClean, Jeannette Ferber, Jeff Hobbs, and Dave Rokeach, beginning at 8pm.

02/13

Stanley Clarke (7:30 & 9:30pm)

Four-time Grammy Award Winner Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status during his over 50-year career as a bass virtuoso. He is the first bassist in history who doubles on acoustic and electric bass with equal ferocity and the first jazz-fusion bassist ever to headline tours, selling out shows worldwide. A veteran of over 40 albums, he won the 2011 Best Contemporary Jazz Album Grammy Award for The Stanley Clarke Band. Clarke co-founded the seminal fusion group Return to Forever with Chick Corea and Lenny White. In 2012, Return to Forever won a Grammy Award and a Latin Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Forever.

02/13

Marmot King’s Game Night

Manny's Cafe

Join us for our monthly-ish board game night at Manny’s -Party games, Social games and Group games. Bring a game to teach and share! Hosted by board game enthusiast the Marmot King, Games Night is a fun analog way to spend your Friday night.

02/13

The Humidors and Rob Phillips Funktet

THE HUMIDORS: Oakland-based eight-piece funk and soul powerhouse serving hard-hitting grooves, punchy horns, B3 organ, and nonstop dance-floor energy. / ROB PHILLIPS FUNKtet: Modern jazz-funk and groove-heavy fusion led by trumpeter Rob Phillips, blending East Coast jazz sensibility with deep, head-nodding funk.

02/13

Marcus Rezak’s Gumbo: A Phish Experience

Crazy Horse Nevada City

For Phans who yearn for 90s-style Phish shows and jams, Gumbo fulfills their nostalgic craving. Fronted by Marcus Rezak, the project recreates memorable shows from the 1.0 era in their entirety bolstered by a rotating cast of top-tier musicians who share Rezak’s fervor for the pivotal era in the band’s history. It’s important to mention that this band includes the dazzling Anna Elva on drums. Anna is one of the most sought-after drummers in the Bay Area who plays with countless projects; mostly centered within the Grateful Dead universe. Her fluid style makes her look like a human octopus as she dances behind the kit with an ultra-jazzy touch. Fishman would approve!

02/13

Wailing Souls w/ Boom Draw + DJ Spleece

The UC Theatre

Relive this cult classic on screen, complete with the Bay Area’s premier live cast, Barely Legal! Sweethearts Janet and Brad stumble upon the flirtatious mad scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s, bizarre abode during his annual Transylvanian science convention. Audience participation is expected. Burlesque show included.

02/14

Stanley Clarke (7:30 & 9:30pm)

02/14

Ladies Night W/ Topaz and DJ Juan Lo (Ladies in Free)

Texas Disco Party Lands in San Francisco! __ __ AUSTIN’S HOTTEST DISCO NIGHT TAKES OVER THE BOOM BOOM ROOM — EVERY 2ND SATURDAY! SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Get ready to glitter, groove, and get down! Austin’s legendary Texas Disco Party is bringing the heat to the Bay Area — landing at The Boom Boom Room every 2nd Saturday, starting December 13th! After six dazzling years of sold-out nights in Austin, the party that celebrates diversity, freedom, and the original spirit of disco is now setting San Francisco’s dance floors on fire. DJ Juan Lo and Topaz — two of Texas’ funkiest selectors — will be spinning pure disco gold all night long. Think Studio 54 vibes with a Texas twist. DISCO HOMBRES: $15 LADIES: ALWAYS FREE — No Cover Ever!

02/14

Suika T.

Crazy Horse Nevada City

Cumbia is for lovers so it couldn’t be more appropriate to welcome back Suika T. and her band on Cupid’s holiday. You don’t need a date though to immerse in the love-filled vibe this music evokes. It’s a collective feeling always shared by everyone in the room when this unicorn of a performer works her magic. The electricity generated by her adoring audience can’t fully be contained and has a way of spilling out onto the streets. Suika T’s point of origin is Mexico City and she has toured the world with previous projects. She and her band have revolutionized the Nor Cal music scene over the last few years with their dynamic shows where crowds surrender to the ecstatic vibe from the first note until the last. Electro cumbia

02/14

Joss Stone

02/15

Chuck Prophet & The Make Out Quartet (Matinee)

HopMonk Tavern Novato

02/15

Marcus Rezak’s Shred Is Dead + Loma Alta

Ivy Room

Mr. Hat proudly presents the return of MARCUS REZAK’S SHRED IS DEAD to the Ivy Room in the East Bay, featuring Scott Guberman, Anna Elva, and Murph Murphy, with very special guests LOMA ALTA BAND, for an anti-Valentine’s Day 4:20 SuperJam! NEVER MISS A SUNDAY SHOW! Marcus Rezak is an eminent force in the world of modern guitar. He is known as a road warrior, playing over 200 headlining shows throughout the US every year, and for his prowess as a bandleader, fronting a bountiful roster of projects ranging from original compositions to his high-octane Grateful Dead tribute Band Shred is Dead and the recently established Gumbo paying homage to Phish’s 1.0 era.

02/15

Stanley Clarke (7 & 9pm)

02/15

Reuben James Residency (7 & 9:15pm)

UK-based pianist, singer, and producer Reuben James brings a soulful blend of jazz, funk, R&B, and pop to the Black Cat stage. After cutting his teeth on Birmingham’s jazz circuit and performing regularly at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s, Reuben has emerged as a true “musician’s musician,” collaborating with artists including Stormzy, Sam Smith, Disclosure, James Bay, and Marcus Mumford.

02/15

For more than 4 decades, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while weaving a tapestry that combines elements of jazz, funk, soul, R&B and the sounds from the streets they grew up on. From their legendary 25+ year run of Tuesday nights at the Maple Leaf to stages all over the world, Rebirth is the soundtrack of the Crescent City and her premier musical ambassador.

02/17

Anna Elva & Friends

The Junction

Anna Elva & Friends: Starting in 1997, Anna Elva has been a true powerhouse of the Bay Area music scene–bringing soulful songwriting, deep grooves. This special night brings together an all-star lineup, featuring Marcus Rezak (Shred Is Dead), Jordan Feinstein (Jordan and the RituaL), and JP McLean for a one-of-a-kind collaborative performance.

02/18

02/19

The Polish Ambassador w/ Scott Nice

The Polish Ambassador delivers high-energy, groove-driven electronic music blending funk, world rhythms, hip-hop, and glitchy beats. Known for feel-good dance floors and vibrant live sets, this is electronic music with heart, movement, and soul.

02/20

Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout ft Magic Dick, RJ Mischo, Curtis Salgado & more

Master harmonica player and blues legend Mark Hummel brings his 35th Annual Blues Harmonica Blowoutª to the Presidio Theatre for one-night-only. The Presidio Theatre’s first Blowout features harmonica masters Magic Dick, RJ Mischo, Curtis Salgado, and Mark Hummel plus guitarists Anson Funderburgh and Steve Freund along with bassist Rodrio Mantovani and drummer Wes Starr. The Blowout features harmonica players across generations who pay tribute to the blues masters and represent the future of the instrument.

02/20

The English Beat

Mystic Theatre

The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band’s unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly four decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world. When The English Beat (known as The Beat in their native England) rushed on to the music scene in 1979, it was a time of massive social and political unrest and economic and musical upheaval. This set the stage for a period of unbridled musical creativity, and thanks in large part to the Punk movement and it’s DIY approach to making music, artists like The Beat were able to speak out and speak their mind on the news of the day, as in “Stand Down Margaret”, things that mattered to them and the youth culture, as in “Get A Job”, and universal matters of the heart and soul, as in their classic hits “I Confess”and “Save It…

02/20

Cory Henry & The Treme Funktet

Cory Henry & The Treme Funktet blend deep New Orleans-inspired funk, soul, and jazz, led by Grammy-winning Hammond B-3 powerhouse Cory Henry. Expect tight grooves, big solos, and high-energy, dance-floor-ready funk.

02/23

Honoring the life, legacy, and revolutionary sound of D’Angelo, this special tribute concert celebrates one of the most influential voices in modern soul, R&B, and neo-soul. A true architect of groove, vulnerability, and musical freedom, D’Angelo reshaped the landscape with timeless albums like Brown Sugar, Voodoo, and Black Messiah. Led by an all-star collective of Bay Area musicians and vocalists, this performance brings D’Angelo’s music to life with deep-pocket rhythms, rich harmonies, and the raw emotion that defined his artistry. From slow-burning ballads to funk-driven anthems, the night honors his commitment to authenticity, craft, and fearless expression. Expect an intimate, soul-soaked celebration, equal parts reverent and electric, where the music, the message, and the groove take center stage. Come feel the love. Come feel the groove. Come remember D’Angelo.

02/26

Magic City Hippies, Supertaste

August Hall

Blu Egyptian blend funk, rock, and psychedelic grooves into high-energy, danceable sets with a jam-forward edge. Expect tight musicianship, big rhythms, and a live show built to keep the room moving.

02/27

Bella Rayne Band

Crazy Horse Nevada City

Bella Rayne is an 18-year-old, self-taught guitar phenom from Mendocino who is on a rocket to the moon as her infectious presence has become ubiquitous on high-profile stages throughout the western hemisphere. It’s one thing to have talent at a young age. Bella has the casual swagger of an old soul on this planet doing what she’s meant to do. Her love for the Grateful Dead, 70s psychedelic rock and 90s grunge has been distilled into her own fresh approach, showing how it pays to have parents with excellent taste in music.

02/27

B-Side Players w/ DJ Wyze 1

The B-Side Players are a 9-piece band part of a new movement in popular music. A band that honors the international cross-pollination that has always made music the universal language. They use any beat that catches their ear, regardless of geography or genre, to create a compelling, horn driven, polyrhythmic groove. They continue exploring the multifaceted grooves of Latin America and the Caribbean, incorporating the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and Brazil with the funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop rhythms of their homeland, dropping bits of Cumbia, Salsa, gritty street Samba, Son Montuno, Jarocho and Boogalo into the mix.

02/27

Public Works

02/28

LAZWELL ft. Lady Chi (JGB) – Lantz’s Bday Bash

LAZWELL feat. Lady Chi (JGB) deliver a high-energy blend of funk, rock, blues, and soul, led by larger-than-life frontman and guitar hero Lantz Lazwell. With Lady Chi’s powerful, gospel-rooted vocals in the mix, expect deep grooves, reinvented covers, and a dance-floor-driven set packed with charisma and fire.

02/28

The Crooked Stuff

Papermill Creek Saloon

A psychedelic discopunk x electrofunk soul experience arises! The Crooked Stuff transmits body-moving music that’s been cross-pollinated from the modern electronic and classic analog worlds.

02/28

SF Music Week Artist Development Day

Public Works

Artist Development Day is designed to examine every facet of the “business of being an artist,” giving independent musicians the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to advance their careers. The programming focuses on helping artists protect their creative interests, navigate the industry with clarity, and sustain both their passion and artistic vision along the way. Featuring In-depth panels, local business interactions, and opportunities for professional, small group consultations with industry leaders.

02/28

Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet

02/28

An Evening with Sun Ra Arkestra

(((folkYEAH!))) & KALW 91.7 FM Present: Sun Ra founded the Sun Ra Arkestra in Chicago in the mid-1950s. Sun Ra was among the earliest pioneers of the synthesizer and the free jazz revolution of 1960s. Sun Ra sent a strong spiritual and musical message to his Arkestra wanting them to help make the universe better through positive vibrations and music. The Sun Ra Arkestra are known worldwide for their live shows that combine big-band swing, space-age free jazz, be-bop, singing, dancing, chanting and Afro-pageantry. The Arkestra has been at the forefront of Afro-futurism since their inception. The Arkestra have recorded more than 100 albums. Their 2020 album “Swirling” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Big Band Jazz Ensemble recording. Their newest album “Lights On A Satellite” was released in February 2025.

03/01

Bob Schneider, Conner McLaren

KC Turner Presents: Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter and former frontman of The Ugly Americans and The Scabs, Bob Schneider is one of the most-celebrated musicians in the live music capital. Combining diverse styles, Schneider’s music spans genres, blending elements of folk, rock, rap, funk, bluegrass, reggae and country with the more traditional singer/songwriter aesthetic. In short, FRUNK.

03/01

The John Santos Sextet: The African Roots of Jazz Latino w/ special guests Kiazi Malonga, Bongo Sibide, Baba Moshe Milon & Lakiba Pittman

Freight & Salvage

LATIN JAZZ – The John Santos Sextet is one of the premier Afro-Latin Jazz musical groups in the United States since their inception in 2003. They are some of the most creative musicians, composers and arrangers in the field, illuminating the aesthetic characteristics of Latin Jazz pertaining to instrumentation, rhythm, interpretation and improvisation through live performance and recording. Their repertoire consists of original compositions and exciting original arrangements of classic rhythms, styles and songs from Latin America and the US.

03/01

Veotis Latchison (6 & 7:30pm)

Noise Pop @ SFJAZZ:Veotis Latchison is an electrifying vocalist, songwriter, and producer whose soulful sound is making waves across the Bay Area and beyond. Hailing from Oakland, Latchison has established a sizable presence on the scene for his vibrant fusion of hip hop, R&B, soul, and jazz, drawing inspiration from icons like James Brown, Anderson .Paak, and Otis Redding.

03/01

Freight & Salvage

INDIAN CLASSICAL LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE Nishat Khan is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation for his inspiring and unique work, his masterful collaborations are truly connecting music globally. With the strike of a single, unmistakable note, the sound of Nishat Khan’s sitar instantly captivates and transforms the mood. In celebration of what would have been Ustad Zakir Hussain’s 75th birthday, Ustad Nishat Khan will perform this special concert in tribute to his longtime friend and musical collaborator. In 2024 the global music world lost a luminary when Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73. It was also a great loss for the music community of the Bay Area to which Zakir had called home for many years.

03/06

Junk Parlor

Papermill Creek Saloon

Junk Parlor is a Bay Area indie band know for its eclectic, genre-blending sound, mixing European folk, punk, rockabilly, tango and bellydance with catchy melodies and storytelling.

03/06

The Brian Jonestown Massacre, OLUM

Almost Famous Wine Company

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: The ever-evolving musical vehicle for notorious psych-rock musician Anton Newcombe, the Brian Jonestown Massacre has endured numerous phases and iterations since arriving in the mid-’90s, becoming something of an independent institution in the process. Early highlights like 1996’s Their Satanic Majesties’ Second Request showed Newcombe’s propensity for melding late-’60s psychedelia with textured shoegaze, while later standouts like 2015’s imaginary soundtrack Musique de Film Imagine took a more cerebral and experimental approach.

03/07

Rudy Colombini & The Unauthorized Rolling Stones bring the excitement, energy, and all the hits of a live Rolling Stones show

03/07

The Expendables w/ Chad Tepper

Cornerstone Berkeley

The Expendables have proven anything but in their nearly 25-year career since starting out as a spirited party band in high school performing surf-rock covers for birthdays and family gatherings. A quarter-century later, elementary school buddies Raul Bianchi, Adam Peterson and Geoff Weers, along with bassist Ryan DeMars, who joined in 2000, have forged a unique sound born in the laid-back beach life in their hometown of Santa Cruz, CA. The Expendables’ infectious hybrid of ska, surf-rock, punk, reggae and metal can be heard in their latest streaming track, “Surfman Cometh,” a spaghetti-western meets “Pipeline” twang that could easily form the soundtrack to the latest Quentin Tarantino film.

Great American Music Hall

03/07

Kat Robichaud’s Misfit Cabaret Circus

Step into the world of the bizarre and experience a night of wonder, magic, and mischief at Misfit Cabaret Presents CIRCUS. This is not your ordinary circus, but a wild variety show that showcases some of the best talent in San Francisco and beyond. You will see amazing feats of daring, contorting drag clowns, burlesque babes and more, all under the guidance of your charismatic hostess and Mistress of Mayhem, Kat Robichaud.

03/07

The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Pink Breath of Heaven

Great American Music Hall

03/08

The Mermen

The Mermen are an American rock band from San Francisco, California that formed in 1989. The group’s sound was originally rooted in instrumental surf and psychedelic music of the 1960s. Although their music delves into many genres, the sound is non-commercial and is mainly influenced by the band’s founder, songwriter and guitarist Jim Thomas’ modern melodic visions. The band’s music is entirely instrumental and “does a good job of defying description”, not fitting neatly into any musical genre. In concert, the Mermen always perform as a trio: electric guitar, electric bass, and drums (Jim Thomas on guitar, Jennifer Burnes on bass, Martyn Jones on drums).

03/10

Aimee Mann w/ Jonathan Coulton

The Fillmore

22 _ Lost In Space Anniversary Tour: imee Elizabeth Mann (born September 8, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter. She is noted for her sardonic and literate lyrics about dark subjects, often describing underdog characters. She has released ten albums as a solo artist. Mann was born in Richmond, Virginia, and studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. In the 1980s, after playing with the Young Snakes and Ministry, she co-founded the new wave band ‘Til Tuesday and wrote their top-ten single “Voices Carry” (1985)

03/10

Sam Greenfield

Multi-instrumentalist and artist Sam Greenfield has made a name for himself in the music industry playing alongside some of the biggest names in the biz. He has toured extensively with Vulfpeck’s Cory Wong, Joss Stone, Dave Koz, and Thank You Scientist.

03/12

Thank You Sly Stone: An Allstar Tribute To Sly Stone

No-Brainer Productions presents “Thank You Sly Stone” – An Allstar Tribute to Sly Stone featuring: Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz (ALO), Ray White (Zappa), Vicki Randle, Steve Adams (ALO), Brendan Liu (Con Brio), Mookie Siegel (David Nelson Band), Ezra Lipp (ALO), Marcus Stephens

03/13

Antonio Sanchez “Birdman Live” 10th Anniversary

The Academy Award winning Best Picture, BIRDMAN, screened to a live soundtrack Presentation licensed by Disney Concert / Four-time GRAMMY-Award winner Antonio Sanchez, one of the most renowned drummers in the international jazz scene, takes the Presidio Theatre stage to recreate his original solo drum score to Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s 2014 Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), the Academy Award Winner for Best Picture starring Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone, and Naomi Watts. During a screening of the film, Sanchez will recreate his score, but as Sanchez improvised most of the original music for the film, each performance is unique — a showcase of his musical creativity.

03/13

Son Little makes music that doesn’t fit neatly into a box – and that’s the point. Blending soul, blues, folk, hip-hop, and R&B, his songs feel both timeless and deeply personal, built on raw emotion, rich textures, and a voice that’s equal parts grit and grace. Over the past decade, he’s carved out a space that’s all his own, drawing from the past while pushing into new territory.

03/19

Lindsay Everly and The Evergreens, Stone Logan & The Sisters of Eden, Dirty Cello

Ivy Room

Lindsay Everly is a Northern California-based Americana singer/songwriter whose music blends folk, bluegrass, and West African influences into heartfelt, cinematic storytelling. Raised in the Wisconsin countryside,Influenced by Alison Krauss, Kacey Musgraves, and Gillian Welch, Lindsay has worked with a Grammy-winning producer and her full-length Destination and EP Honest Flowers have both been critically acclaimed, earning praise for her sincerity and warmth. +STONE LOGAN & THE SISTERS OF EDEN Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, Matt Logan is a songwriter, performer, and music therapist whose work transforms life’s complexities into timeless, soulful songs. With a career spanning decades, Matt’s journey began in small-town bars and music festivals across the Midwest, performing with bands that shaped his sound and performance style. In 2013, Matt relocated to San Francisco after earning a master’s degree in music therapy. + From China to Italy, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by…

03/19

The Third Mind

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: The Third Mind featuring Dave Alvin, Victor Krummenacher, Jesse Sykes, Michael Jerome and Mark Karan! THE THIRD MIND The brainchild of Grammy award-winning songwriter/guitarist Dave Alvin and veteran alternative music bassist Victor Krummenacher (Camper Van Beethoven, Monks of Doom, Eyelids), The Third Mind began with studio recordings also featuring Jesse Sykes from her critically acclaimed group, Jesse Sykes and The Sweet Hereafter.

03/19

03/20

Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Phil Lesh

The Fillmore

Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the life and music of Phil Lesh Hosted by Grahame Lesh & Friends, Eric Krasno, Benmont Tench, Jason Crosby, John Molo, Jennifer Hartswick

03/20

Parlor Greens

Parlor Greens is a powerhouse organ trio featuring Adam Scone (organ), Jimmy James (guitar), and Tim Carman (drums), delivering deep-pocket soul jazz rooted in classic Blue Note vibes with a modern edge. Heavy grooves, tasteful playing, and undeniable chemistry make this a must-see for fans of funk, soul, and instrumental heat.

03/21

Toubab Krewe

Sausalito Cruising Club

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

03/21

Parlor Greens

Hot Buttered Rum

Lost On Main Chico

Hot Buttered Rum returns with their signature blend of bluegrass, folk, and California grooves, delivering a night packed with rich harmonies, virtuosic picking, and the kind of energy that turns a spring night into a full-on celebration. San Francisco sextet Hot Buttered Rum, true to its namesake beverage, cooks up rich, intoxicating songs that pack a lyrical punch.

03/28

David Nelson Band

03/29

EFUNK SF ft Ash Lauryn, Bored Lord, Soul Clap, Sweater Funk, and more

The Midway

Finally back for our 3rd time around in San Fran-disco __ the House Of EFUNK mothership is touching down @themidwaysf for an outdoor/indoor day party __ with a stacked lineup of house, techno, club, funk legends and locals __ Sunday, March 29 **** Feat: Ash Lauryn – Detroit-rooted, Atlanta based soulful and underground house mama. Bored Lord – Oakland’s own fearless genre-bender, always pushing the rave forward, DJ Minx – Detroit’s First Lady of Wax, a pioneer always bringing heat to the dancefloor, FSQ – funk, soul, and disco grooves for body and spirit, Juliet Mendoza – LA’s underground house queen radiating rhythm and light, Soul Clap – your interstellar captains through house, funk, and everything in between, Sunshine Jones (Live) – San Fran house music originator, brining earthly vibrations to the spirit of the groove Sweater Funk – San Francisco’s finest purveyors of raw boogie and rare grooves”

04/01

St. Paul & The Broken Bones w/ Tyler Ballgame

The Warfield

Live in 2026L Blood is thicker than water, and it can leave scars. But like it or not, those in our bloodlines are stuck with us–and us with them–for better or for worse. Paul Janeway understands this conundrum of heritage well. The singer of the Birmingham, Alabama-based rock and roll soul band St. Paul & The Broken Bones was born and raised in America’s Deep South, a place where social consciousness can still take a backseat to unsavory traditions and where a family’s expectations sometimes supersede all else.

04/02

Circles Around The Sun

Originally born from Peter Shapiro’s idea to commission set-break music for the Grateful Dead’s 50th anniversary “Fare Thee Well” shows, Circles Around The Sun has evolved into a genre-defying instrumental band, trailblazing the cosmic disco space for nearly a decade. Deeply and tangibly linked to Grateful Dead history, their sound blends psych-rock, jazz-funk, post-rock, and classic psychedelia, with collaborations spanning Joe Russo, Billy Strings, and Mikaela Davis. Anchored by original instrumentals, CATS’ live shows take fans on a fresh journey every single time.

04/04

Midnight North

Midnight North takes its cue from the fertile Bay Area music scene. Formed in early 2012 by singer/songwriters Grahame Lesh and Elliott Peck, whose harmonies came as naturally as the initial songs, along with bassist Connor O’Sullivan. The band’s current-day lineup was completed when drummer/banjo player Nathan Graham came aboard after a chance meeting at a benefit concert in Philadelphia in 2016 following the release of its third, and breakthrough, album, Under the Lights, in 2017. In the early days, the group was able to grow as a unit thanks to an association with Lesh’s family venue Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael.

Almost Famous Wine Company

04/04

SatchVai Band ft Joe Satriani & Steve Vai w/ Animals As Leaders

Fox Theater Oakland

Surfing With the Hydra 2026 Tour: Formed in 2024 after decades of friendship and musical intersections, SATCHVAI brings together two of the most celebrated guitarists of all time–Joe Satriani and Steve Vai–for an unprecedented collaboration. Rounding out the powerhouse lineup are Kenny Aronoff (drums), Marco Mendoza (bass), and Pete Thorn (guitar), creating a stellar quintet of world-class musicians. More than just a band, SATCHVAI is a supercharged fusion of guitar-driven mastery, chemistry, and creative fire.

04/04

Jazz Mafia’s Grateful Brass

Led by Adam Theis Jazz Mafia Grateful Brass reimagines the iconic music of the Grateful Dead in a jazz/funk style with brass, drums and vocals (no guitar!)

04/05

04/15

Habib Koite, Aly Keita, Lamine Cissokho: Mande Sila

Malian guitarist Habib Koite is one of Africa’s most popular musicians. His music combines the rich and diverse musical traditions of West Africa creating a new pan-Malian approach that reflects his open-minded interest in all types of music. The predominant style played by Koite is based on the danssa, a popular rhythm from his native city of Keyes. He calls his version “danssa doso,” a Bambara term he coined that combines the name of the popular rhythm with the word for hunter’s music (doso), one of Mali’s most powerful and ancient musical traditions

04/16

David Byrne

Frost Amphitheatre

Stanford Live and Goldenvoice Present: Who Is The Sky Tour: David Byrne is a Scottish-born American musician, composer, and artist best known as the founding member and frontman of Talking Heads, the pioneering New Wave band, whose adventurous fusion of art-rock, funk, and global rhythms shaped modern music. After closing the chapter on his acclaimed American Utopia era–spanning an album, world tour, Broadway run, and Grammy Award-winning HBO film–Byrne began a new musical chapter that led to Who Is the Sky?, a cinematic and playfully experimental album created with Kid Harpoon and Ghost Train Orchestra. Featuring guests like Hayley Williams, St. Vincent, and Tom Skinner, the record deepens Byrne’s lifelong curiosity about human connection, identity, and the beautifully absurd, blending intimate orchestral textures with the inventive spirit that has defined his work across decades.

04/17

Jerry’s Middle Finger

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans

04/19

John Santos Sextet & Friends

Bing Concert Hall

Presented by Stanford Live: This program of soulful, Afro-Caribbean-tinged jazz is designed by John Santos, “The Latin music Renaissance man” (San Francisco Chronicle) and seven-time Grammy nominee. Known for their virtuosity and collaborative spirits, Santos and his stellar sextet deconstruct standards with unusual musical turns and surprises

04/23

(NOLA) Butcher Brown Big Band with Special Guest Nigel Hall

Butcher Brown bring their genre-blurring mix of jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, and R&B to town with a special one-night-only Big Band set that reflects their Virginia roots and restless musical curiosity. Known for carving out a sound all their own over 15+ years and a deep catalog of releases, this show leans big, bold, and exploratory. The night gets even funkier with special guest Nigel Hall, whose powerhouse vocals and keys bring pure soul, groove, and serious New Orleans energy to the stage.

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans

04/24

Cory Wong w/ Devon Gilfillian, Stephen Day

The Warfield

Lost in the Wonder: Cory Wong is a Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer, and producer celebrated for his explosive live energy, razor-sharp funk grooves, and boundary-pushing collaborations across genres. Known for blending the technical precision of jazz with the infectious spirit of funk, pop, and soul, Wong has carved out a singular space as one of modern music’s most dynamic and joyful performers. A Minneapolis native, Cory first rose to international prominence through his work with Vulfpeck, where his rhythmic guitar playing and magnetic stage presence helped define the band’s sound and live aesthetic.

04/24

(NOLA) AXIAL TILT

A two-night Grateful Dead celebration comes to New Orleans with AXIAL TILT, honoring the music, spirit, and deep improvisational legacy of the Grateful Dead in true NOLA style. Featuring members of Phil Lesh & Friends, Dark Star Orchestra, and Mars Hotel, the lineup includes Stu Allen, Rob Eaton, Mitch Stein, Lisa Mackey, Skip Vangelas, Dino English, and Wally Ingram for extended acoustic and electric sets with no repeats between nights. Happening April 24-25 at the intimate Cafe Istanbul, expect long jams, Mad Alchemy lights, and serious Deadhead joy.

El Dorado County Fairgrounds

04/25

Angelique Kidjo

Bing Concert Hall

Presented by Stanford Live: Called “Africa’s premier diva” by TIME magazine, Angelique Kidjo is a Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter who crosses West African traditions from her childhood in Benin with elements of R&B, funk, jazz, and European and Latin musical traditions.

04/25

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. With its roots in the area’s rich mining history, the event offers a unique blend of modern creativity and nostalgic charm, making it a beloved tradition for locals and travelers alike. Headliners include Lettuce on Friday, STS9 on Saturday, and Leftover Salmon on Sunday, with additional performances by The Hip Abduction, The Brothers Comatose, Cimafunk, The Polish Ambassador, Boombox, Boombassador, Chali 2na & Cut Chemist, LEspecial, High Step Society, Little Hurricane, Craven Quartet, Will Evans, Boot Juice, Yak Attack, Bella Rayne Band, Blü Egyptian, Junior Toots, The Sam Chase & The Untraditional, Red Dirt Ruckus, Suika T, Ryder Thieves, Lab Rats, Matt Axton & Bad Moon, Terrier, Tracorum,…

05/15

Echo & The Bunnymen

The Masonic

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

05/22

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

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.

SoMo Village Event Center

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