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WILEY’S COYOTES (9:00PM ’til 11:00PM) Kicking off the night with an opening set starting at 9PM This band brings it ! A Reggae/Funk band with dance Energy jazz-inspired solos. MuZiek is a starseed initiated by Fillmore based, Ziek McCarter. Ziek McCarter – Vocals (Soul Train Revival, Con Brio) Clark Sims – Bass (The Futurelics, Martin Luther, Graham Central Station, Fantastic Negrito) Ben Misterka – Guitar (Collectivity, Lyrics Born) Hassan Hurd – Drums (The Coup, Fishbone, Katdelic) + SPECIAL GUESTS McCarter is a Houston, Tx raised Singer/Songwriter & Entertainer whose soulful voice and electrifying stage presence have become a captivating force from Bay Area to international stages. Gracing audiences & festivals throughout the world with music family in soulful bands such as Afrolicious, Martin Luther, Con Brio, Galactic, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Grace Potter, The Revivalists, Jack Johnson and latest with Thievery Corporation.

10/02

The Famous + T-Ranch Stringband

The Plough and Stars

Shelby Ash Presents The official unofficial HSBG Festival After Party featuring the Famous (alt-country) and T-Ranch Stringband (bluegrass).

10/02

The Westones, Radio Ranch

Torch Club Sacramento

Heavy Soul, Funk Grooves, Good Vibes. Join us for our debut in Sacramento at the legendary Torch Club for a late set from 10pm-midnight. The Westones are a powerhouse supergroup from Oakland, fusing heavy soul, deep-pocket funk, and raw R&B into a sound that’s as timeless as it is fresh. Featuring seasoned players who have toured nationally with acts like Dirtwire, Con Brio, Midtown Social, Smoked Out Soul, Afrolicious and The Routine, the band brings a rare mix of chops, chemistry, and grit.

10/03

My Morning Jacket

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

10/03

Jon Batiste

Greek Theatre

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

10/03

The Samples and Freddy Jones Band

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

10/03

Old Crow Medicine Show

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

10/03

Danny Elfman

The Masonic

10/03

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

Golden Gate Park

10/03

Scott Pemberton O Theory and The Westones

Lost On Main Chico

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

10/03

Billy Strings

Oakland Arena

10/03

10/03

Tracorum & Grand Nationals

Tracorum’s contagious musical journeying is a blend of roots rock, soul, honky tonk, and americana with a rhythmic diversity that adds elements of funk, latin-caribbean and gospel stomp to their unique sound. Led by Southern/New Orleans inspired pianist Fletcher Nielsen, timeless songwriting, classic R&B grooves and enchanting vocals are the backbone of this all star bay area band that has won the hearts of fans worldwide with their spirit filled, energy charged, eclectic live shows. and Grand Nationals are about to descend on The Boom Boom Room with a Musical Hammer that will slam down classic soul and original tunes with heavy jamming and improvisation to get the dance floor up and moving! Guitars, Hammond B-3, Saxophones…. The music absolutely propels you onto the dance floor!

10/03

Shelby Cobra & The Mustangs + Dave Ricketts & The Poor Decisions

The Plough and Stars

10/04

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

SF Jazz

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

10/04

Miles Electric Band

10/04

Steel Beans & Michael Michael Motorcycle

10/04

Grateful Sunday with Matt Hartle and The Hartle Gold Band

For the past number of years, Matt has hosted the highly successful series “Grateful Sundays”. This ongoing residency has attracted the finest musicians in the Grateful Dead music genre. While constantly in-demand as a stage and session player throughout the Bay Area, Hartle is also a founding member and musical linchpin of no less than four, Santa Cruz-based bands: Shady Groove – the funky blues, jazz-rock and R&B outfit (a Bay Area favorite going strong since 2001); Painted Mandolin – an acoustic quartet featuring multi-instrumental wizard Joe Craven, of The Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band and David Grisman Quintet; Spirit of 76 – a premier collection of Grateful Dead players, focusing on the jazzy, mid-’70’s incarnation of the Dead; and Matt is also renowned as the firebrand lead guitarist of The China Cats, the highly respected Grateful Dead tribute act, a Bay Area favorite.

10/04

Rhonda Sauce Quartet (7 & 9:15pm)

Funky, soulful, and swinging jazz with Brazilian color, R&B warmth, and sharp original storytelling. Vocalist and Composer Rhonda Sauce has created a stunning new suite of songs, influenced by a deep connection to Jazz, Brazilian music and RnB. Honest and witty, the artist deals with love, loss and life’s foibles with charm, grace and humor. Funky, soulful and swinging, the band is anchored by veteran pianist Adam Klipple.

10/04

The Castro Theatre

Sammy Rae & The Friends The mantra of the Friends? Go put a smile on somebody’s face, go tell somebody they’ve got a place in this world, go tell somebody you wanna be friends with them. For as much as Sammy Rae & The Friends may be a band, this collective of dreamers and artists considers themselves a family first. That all-for-one and one-for-all camaraderie ignites their unforgettable and can’t-miss live shows, which serve as a catharsis for both the musicians and their fervent audience. Fronted by singer/songwriter Sammy Rae and honed through years of touring, the group is capable of flourishing in any spotlight thanks to its signature blend of palpable chemistry, deft virtuosity, and vocal fireworks. Their sound, which has attracted new fans by the thousands in the past few years, is a unique melange of Sammy’s influences: classic rock, folk and funk and sprinkled with soul and jazz. Rae has been building toward this moment since moving…

10/06

Strange Relationship: Matt Hartle & Mike Owens Funk Band

Your Sunday local faves doing a funk set in the bar!!!

10/07

My Morning Jacket

10/07

Jungle, Rio Kosta

Greek Theatre

10/07

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

10/07

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

10/08

Analog Dog, Floratura, Pablo Blanc

Felton Music Hall

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

10/08

Rickie Lee Jones

There has always been something defiant about Rickie Lee Jones . . . a voice from a dream, elusive yet familiar, transcendent, a messenger from another place.”

10/08

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!

10/09

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

10/09

Pink Talking Fish

Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the world’s most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music. Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands… they are Phenomenons. Their creations have artistically inspired people and their mind-blowing live performances have brought people together to form a sense of community around the love for their favorite bands.

10/09

Zepparella

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

10/09

Dead Kennedys w/ Flipper

The Regency Ballroom

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

10/09

Toad the Wet Sprocket

HopMonk Tavern Novato

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

10/09

Embodied Groove Dance Class

Ashkenaz

10/09

ADOSOUL, most known for his iconic growl, is an unforgettably soulful singer with gospel roots. Featured as Essence Magazines’… “New & Next” Artist of 2023, he performed during Essence Festival of Culture & featured on Congo Stage at New Orleans’ Jazz & Heritage Festival. While being classically trained at Xavier University of Louisiana, ADO began his solo career busking in the streets of the French Quarter; ultimately leading to him sharing stages with musical legends including: Dru Hill, Stephen Marley, Miquel, Lyfe Jennings, Melanie Fiona, and more! ADOSOUL & THE TRIBE is a dynamic New Orleans soul band blending Afrofuturism, 70s funk, R&B, and rock for a high-energy, culturally charged live experience. The Tribe delivers an unforgettable performance that’s part of the New Orleans Brass and Funk Tradition…

10/09

BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of KING CRIMSON

The Quarry

Blue Note Presents: Beat, stylized in all caps as BEAT, is an American rock supergroup and touring project formed in 2024. It features former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin alongside guitarist Steve Vai, and drummer Terry Bozzio, who replaced Danny Carey in 2026. The project was assembled to reinterpret and perform material from King Crimson’s albums Discipline (1981), Beat (1982), and Three of a Perfect Pair (1984), which featured Belew and Levin.

10/09

Pete Sawyer and The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Firing on all cylinders after a torrid 2025 that saw them packing venues throughout Northern California, Hawaii, Las Vegas and New Orleans, Pete Sawyer and The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang are so stoked to be back in Santa Cruz at The Crepe Place. Featuring some of California’s finest interpreters of Grateful Dead music, Pete and The Gang will play two fat sets of “all killer–no filler” Grateful Dead Classics, deep cuts and unexpected gems! “Pete Sawyer & The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang is one of the most compelling recent entries into the world of Grateful Dead Tributes” — Nick Sestanovich, The Santa Cruz Sentinal

10/10

Bonnie Raitt w/ Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

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

10/10

My Morning Jacket

10/10

California Theatre

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

10/10

10/10

LE DISCO ft DJs Topaz & D-Fly

DJ TOPAZ (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 that will bring out pure electricity on the dance floor and the glisten on joyous, sparkled faces and bodies and Soul. + DJ D_FLY (SF/ Oakland)

10/10

BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio performing the music of KING CRIMSON

Meritage Resort Napa

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Beat, stylized in all caps as BEAT, is an American rock supergroup and touring project formed in 2024. It features former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin alongside guitarist Steve Vai, and drummer Terry Bozzio, who replaced Danny Carey in 2026. The project was assembled to reinterpret and perform material from King Crimson’s albums Discipline (1981), Beat (1982), and Three of a Perfect Pair (1984), which featured Belew and Levin.

10/10

Acid Bath, High On Fire, Melvins, and Windhand

The Quarry

Blue Note Presents: Acid Bath is an influential American sludge metal and Southern gothic band formed in Houma, Louisiana, in 1991.

10/11

My Morning Jacket

10/11

Moonalice

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

10/11

Grateful Voodoo: Second Sundays w/ Matt Lazarus, Jen Rund, Dave Rokeach & Jeff Hobbs

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

Lost On Main Chico

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

10/15

Loma Alta

Peri's Tavern

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

10/15

Lila Downs

SF Jazz

10/15

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

10/15

Andre Cruz & The Black Diamond Rhythm Band w/ Trianna Feruza & The Heavy Hitters

Evolving from a studio project to a dynamic, internationally-known stage act, Andre Cruz & The Black Diamond Rhythm Band (FKA Andre Cruz & Chris Lujan) are thee premier soul outfit from the San Francisco Bay Area. With their debut album “The Real Thing” (which many dubbed 2022’s “Album Of The Year”), Andre Cruz & The Black Diamond Rhythm Band cemented themselves as part of the worldwide soul scene. The band’s unique, fuzz-heavy, groove-infused Soul will fill your heart with love one moment and light up the dancefloor with ferocious energy the next. They recently won the High Sierra Music Festival semi-finals, performed at the San Jose Summer Jazz Festival, and are headed to a stage near you

10/15

William Johnston’s Extravagant Superband (No Cover)

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

10/16

Steep Canyon Rangers

Formed in North Carolina and shaped equally by the Appalachian Mountains and the Piedmont, Steep Canyon Rangers have long occupied a singular space in American roots music. From their earliest recordings, the band demonstrated an unusual ability to honor traditional bluegrass forms while allowing contemporary songwriting, literary influence, and regional storytelling to seep naturally into the music.

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

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

moe. brings An Evening with moe. to The Regency Ballroom for two full sets with no opener. 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. They’ve built an enduring legacy with hard work and a confirmed commitment to creativity and community.

10/16

SF Jazz

10/16

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

Golden Gate Park County Fair Building

10/16

Forever Grateful Concert Series: Barry Sless, Jay Lane, Mookie Siegel, Pete Sears, Stephen Inglis, Sheldon Brown, Alex Kelly, Brian Switzer, Adam Theis, Mads Tolling with Sunshine Garcia Becker, Jeff Pehrson,…

Born to Soar the Sky: Celebrating Bobby Weir’s Birthday! Featuring Barry Sless, Jay Lane, Mookie Siegel, Pete Sears, Stephen Inglis, Sheldon Brown, Alex Kelly, Brian Switzer, Adam Theis, Mads Tolling & more! With Sunshine Garcia Becker, Jeff Pehrson, & Special Guests.

Golden Gate Park Bandshell

10/16

Friday Happy Hour:nLavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers

Kick off the weekend with free live music in Golden Gate Park! Bring your favorite drinks, tasty snacks, and enjoy this all-ages show featuring Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers + special guest Danny Armstrong

10/16

Sweet Plot & Tom Relling Band

10/17

Sam Grisman Project

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

10/17

Wolf Jett w/ Sqwerv

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

10/17

The Floozies

The Catalyst Club

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

10/17

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

Main Street

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

10/17

Joe Block Quintet (7 & 9:30pm)

10/17

B-Side Players w/ Elijah Emanuel

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. The B-Side Players have been laying down their own inimitable latin global funk since they came together in 1994.

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.

10/18

Main Street

10/18

Joe Block Quintet (7 & 9:15pm)

10/18

New Earth Farmers, Brian Melloe and the Afterglow, EggCorn

Ivy Room

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

10/18

Denver’s electrifying Indie-Jam Band, Sqwerv is on a meteoric rise. This nationally touring quartet commands the stage with elements of classic rock, psychedelic funk, and indie-jam fusion for an experience like no other. Shimmering 4 part harmonies, improvisational virtuosity, and a passion for well crafted songs set this group apart in their scene. The band is releasing a highly anticipated Full Length record in 2026. They have opened for acts such as George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Eggy, Big Something, Spafford and many more.

10/18

Grateful Sunday with Matt Hartle and The Hartle Gold Band

10/18

HowellDevine

(((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

DAMNED IF I DO TOUR Considered by many to be the “Ultimate Rock Cult Hero”, Todd Rundgren has maintained a legion of fans through four decades. A pop savant who fastidiously avoided easy categorization throughout the course of his career, Todd Rundgren straddled the gap separating a mainstream star from a cult figure. Todd returns to the Rio theatre with a full band this time around!

10/23

Embodied Groove Dance Class

Ashkenaz

10/23

Mala Grena queer fronted Cumbia Psicodelica here in the bay area

10/23

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

10/23

Black Flag

Felton Music Hall

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

10/23

Lyrics Born w/ Alwa Gordon

Lyrics Born relocated to the United States from his birthplace of Toyko, Japan right around the time Hip Hop was exploding on the East Coast. From the moment he heard Sugar Hill Gang’s 1980 classic “Rapper’s Delight,” the Bay Area Hip Hop luminary knew he’d found his calling.Twenty-five years later, LB has obliterated the stereotypes of what an MC is “supposed to” look like and captured the hearts of countless fans who gravitate to his distinctive voice. He’s now the only Asian-American MC to release 10 studios albums and the first to play major music festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza.

10/24

Super Diamond

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

10/24

Boney James and Lalah Hathaway

Meritage Resort Napa

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

10/24

BALTHVS

Felton Music Hall

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

10/24

A night of world-class musicianship as GamperDrums presents ZinggFlower: a tribute to Drew Zing.

10/27

Phoebe Bridgers, Alex G

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

10/27

Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians

The Castro Theatre

10/28

Gorillaz ft Little Simz and Deltron 3030

Oakland Arena

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

10/28

Theo Katzman (solo)

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

10/28

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

10/28

Phoebe Bridgers, Alex G

10/28

Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians

The Castro Theatre

10/29

The Chicks

The Masonic

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

10/29

10/30

Analog Dog

Cornerstone Berkeley

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

10/30

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: San Francisco, CA: The Mother Hips are back with a new album, When We Disappear, a compelling new studio album released January 27, 2023 on Blue Rose. Based in Northern California, the Hips headed to New Mexico, spending time at Ghost Ranch before settling in at Jono Manson’s Kitchen Sink studio in Sante Fe in late 2021 for the sessions. Self-produced, When We Disappear features nine new tracks co-written by co-founders Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono — a collection of lit-psych rock songs Inspired by psychology and literature — as well as a raw, garagey cover of Buffy St. Marie’s 1964 addiction song “Codine.” 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.

10/31

Galactic, Parlor Greens

10/31

Shpongle

10/31

Mother Hips: Halloween Bash w/ Scott Gates

AJ Lee & Blue Summit (Halloween)

A virtuosic four-piece that’s taken the progressive bluegrass world by storm, AJ Lee & Blue Summit came together as teenagers in the fertile California festival scene, cutting their teeth at campsite jams and parking lot picking sessions before landing their first gigs at bars and cafes around Santa Cruz. After a pair of widely lauded self-released LPs, the group landed a deal with Signature Sounds for their label debut, City Of Glass, which earned rave reviews and led to festival slots everywhere from Telluride and Merlefest to High Sierra and RockyGrass, where their standout set prompted Rolling Stone to declare that “the band can seamlessly weave from bluegrass to country to western swing to folk-rock, with the powerhouse vocals of Lee as the core.

10/31

Stu Allen & Mars Hotel (Halloween)

Led by acclaimed guitarist-singer Stu Allen (of Phil Lesh & Friends, Melvin Seals & JGB) on guitar, a revolving cast of incredibly talented musicians inhabits Mars Hotel, drawing from the Grateful Dead’s vast catalog to delight Deadheads and music fans of all generations. A Mars Hotel show is always an energetic evening of good vibes, good music, and good community. Allen shares the Grateful Dead’s commitment to making each performance a unique event, from preparation to execution. He will perform multiple shows before playing the same song twice, and even then, that song will not be realized in quite the same way. Mars Hotel takes this idea a step further by presenting a new band at each performance.

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

The Masonic

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

Emeralds, the sophomore long player from Parlor Greens, finds the trio serving up a beautifully curated sampler of what funky organ music can be. On Parlor Greens’ debut LP In Green We Dream, they announced their existence boldly to the welcoming arms of funky instrumental fans around the world. Now, two years later, they’re back to up the ante. Three true masters of their respective crafts: Tim Carman (formerly of GA-20) on drums, Jimmy James (True Loves) on guitar, and Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players, The Sugarman 3) on organ. Seasoned and soulful pros coming together to make infectiously funky instrumental jams. Parlor Greens are truly in top form: tour tight and more confident than ever in who they are and where they’re going.

11/01

Grateful Sunday with Matt Hartle and The Hartle Gold Band

Great American Music Hall

11/01

Frankie and The Witch Fingers, Carrion Kids, Starzdust

GAMH & Psyched! Fest 2026 presents….Frankie and the Witch Fingers is a psych-punk and garage-rock band formed in Bloomington, Indiana, in 2013 and later based in Los Angeles. Known for explosive live shows and a shifting sound, the group is anchored by co-founders Dylan Sizemore and Josh Menashe.

11/01

Crucial Reggae Sundays: DJ Guid8nce, DJ Sep, Irie Dole, Winstrong

Golden Gate Park Bandshell

Close out the weekend dancing in the park at Crucial Reggae Sundays. Hosts: Irie Dole, DJ Guidance, & DJ Sep Special Guests: Winstrong

11/02

Psychedelic Furs, We Are Scientists

11/02

Rancho Nicasio

EL CAJON is an American Indie Rock band from San Francisco, formed in 2016. Three parts California, two parts South Africa and one part Texas, the band members are RJ Holmberg (Guitar and Lead vocals), June Holmberg (Keys, accordion and backing vocals), Michael Rennie (Violin and backing vocals), Martin Ledyard (Bass and backing vocals), Kyle Hermans (Drums, percussion and backing vocals) and David Gilmour (Keyboards and Accordion) a high-energy, six-piece indie rock band blending ska, punk, gypsy, alt rock, and world influences into a sound that’s as eclectic as its members–3 SoCal natives, a Texan, and two South Africans. With rich harmonies, dynamic storytelling, and a lineup featuring drums, bass, guitar, keys, accordion, and violin, every song is a journey. Their all-original music comes to life on stage with infectious energy and unforgettable live shows. El Cajon doesn’t just play music–they throw a party you won’t want to miss

11/08

Moonalice

11/08

Golden Gate Park Bandshell

11/08

Crucial Reggae Sundays: Blvk H3ro, DJ Guid8nce, DJ Sep, Irie Dole

Close out the weekend dancing in the park at Crucial Reggae Sundays. Hosts: Irie Dole, DJ Guidance, & DJ Sep Special Guests: Blvk H3ro

11/08

Grateful Sunday with Matt Hartle and The Hartle Gold Band

11/09

ZinggFlower Mondays ft Chris Gamper

A night of world-class musicianship as GamperDrums presents ZinggFlower: a tribute to Drew Zing.

11/10

Buzzcocks, Modern English, Grade 2

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

11/10

Teddy Swims, Natasha Bedingfield and MarcLo

The UGLY Tour: Teddy Swims announced that The UGLY Tour will make a stop at Chase Center after the start of a brand-new era with “Mr. Know It All,” an instantly catchy and deceptively breezy cut about the pain of romantic self-sabotage. “Mr. Know It All” mixes vintage grooves, ’80s rock hook-craft, and lush modern production to build a moody but cool backdrop for Swims’ soul-searching lyrics. Amid sharp pizzicato strings and pillowy guitar, Swims delivers the brutal chorus: “Shoulda told you I could see this coming, like I’m lookin’ right into a crystal ball / When I fall in love it’s with misfortune, oh, I wish I wasn’t Mr. Know It All.” Swims performed the song live for the first time last Friday at his star studded mainstage Coachella set – which featured appearances from David Lee Roth, Joe Jonas, and Vanessa Carlton. Last year was especially monumental for Swims, who wrapped a sold-out global tour, earned his second…

11/11

The Damned w/ Flamin’ Groovies

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

11/11

Buzzcocks, Modern English, Grade 2

11/11

Soft Cell

The Regency Ballroom

Goldenvoice Presents: Soft Cell are an English synthpop duo who came to prominence in the late 1970s, consisting of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. The duo are principally known for their 1981 hit version of “Tainted Love” (#8 US) and 1981 debut album titled Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret.In the United Kingdom, they had ten Top 40 hits including “Tainted Love” (#1 UK), “Torch” (#2 UK), “Say Hello, Wave Goodbye” (#3 UK), “What!” (#3 UK), and “Bedsitter” (#4 UK), and also had four Top 20 albums between 1981 and 1984. In 1984, the duo split but reformed in 2001 to tour and record new material, releasing their fifth studio album, Cruelty Without Beauty in 2002. Soft Cell’s songs have been covered by various artists including Nine Inch Nails, David Gray, Nouvelle Vague, and A-ha.[citation needed] Their track, “Memorabilia”, earned recognition for the band as pioneers of the synth-oriented techno genre. The duo have sold 10 million records worldwide.

11/12

Shakedown Citi

Lost On Main Chico

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

11/13

Smithereens

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

11/13

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

11/15

Shakedown Citi

Shakedown Citi is a fresh new force on the jam band scene, born in the heart of a Grateful Dead parking lot at Citi Field in 2023. When the band’s members crossed paths on Shakedown Street, something clicked – and the music hasn’t stopped since. Rather than imitating the Dead, Shakedown Citi channels their spirit – creating spontaneous, soulful performances that feel alive, adventurous and totally in the moment. Each set is a journey, full of unexpected twists, deep grooves and musical conversation that pulls even the most skeptical listener into the vibe. Every Shakedown Citi show begins long before the first note. Each setlist is thoughtfully and meticulously crafted from the Dead repertoire, affiliated catalogs and beyond, balancing deep cuts and beloved anthems, rarities and reprises. No two nights are ever the same – each performance stands as a work of art on its own, alive in its moment, while also fitting into the larger patchwork of the repertoire.…

11/15

The California Honeydrops

The Catalyst Club

Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn. They’ve become a mainstay at festivals including Byron Bay Bluesfest (Australia), Outside Lands, Monterey Jazz, Lightning In A Bottle, and touring with B.B. King, Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, and Allen Toussaint. Led by the enigmatic and energetic frontman, Lech Wierzynski, and drummer Benjamin Malament, each member of the band is a virtuoso in their own rite — Yanos “Johnny Bones” Lustig on saxophone, Lorenzo Loera on keyboards/guitar, Beaumont Beaullieu on bass, and regularly accompanied by Scott Messersmith on percussion, Oliver Tuttle on trombone, Leon Cotter on saxophone/clarinet, and Miles Lyons on trombone/sousaphone — navigating through a vast repertoire of original songs and timeless classics every night.

11/15

Grateful Sunday with Matt Hartle and The Hartle Gold Band

11/15

Allison Russell w/ Autumn Nicholas

Montreal-born, Nashville-based Allison Russell is a Grammy, Juno, Americana, SOCAN, and Folk Award–winning artist and Polaris Prize–shortlisted singer-songwriter, producer, author, actor, and human rights advocate.

11/16

The Mountain Goats

11/16 Night Two: Alpha / special six-night themed residency/ The Mountain Goats are an American indie folk and indie rock band formed in 1991 in Claremont, California, by singer, songwriter, and novelist John Darnielle. Based in Durham, North Carolina, the project famously operated as Darnielle’s solo vehicle for its first decade before evolving into a collaborative full band.

11/16

ZinggFlower Mondays ft Chris Gamper

A night of world-class musicianship as GamperDrums presents ZinggFlower: a tribute to Drew Zing.

11/17

Thundercat

We live in a time when our thumbs know more than our minds. We scroll past each other’s joy and grief before breakfast, absorb a day’s worth of tragedy by lunch, and still convince ourselves that the next notification might be the dopamine hit that’ll make us feel better. As much as some of us complain about smartphones — or, more specifically, what’s on said smartphones — distraction is the air we breathe. Social media, surveillance, endless updates and countless opinions, it all piles up until focus feels like a luxury item. For Thundercat, the clutter isn’t abstract. And on Distracted, his long-awaited fifth studio album, it’s the central theme of his life and art right now.

11/18

The Mountain Goats

11/18 Night Three: Stump the Band / special six-night themed residency/The Mountain Goats are an American indie folk and indie rock band formed in 1991 in Claremont, California, by singer, songwriter, and novelist John Darnielle. Based in Durham, North Carolina, the project famously operated as Darnielle’s solo vehicle for its first decade before evolving into a collaborative full band.

11/19

The Mountain Goats

11/19 Night Four: Six Long Songs /special six-night themed residency/ The Mountain Goats are an American indie folk and indie rock band formed in 1991 in Claremont, California, by singer, songwriter, and novelist John Darnielle. Based in Durham, North Carolina, the project famously operated as Darnielle’s solo vehicle for its first decade before evolving into a collaborative full band.

11/19

Pretty Lights

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

11/19

GWAR, Atomic Rule, Midnight, Mac Sabbath

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

11/20

The Mountain Goats

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

11/20

Frightwig

Bottom of the Hill

Lineup: M.D.C (punk rock), Frightwig (punk rock), Class of 77 (punk / rock)

11/21

The Residents

Palace of Fine Arts

With an international reputation, The Residents have thrived as an anonymousmusic and performance group for over fifty years.

11/21

Paul Collins: The Best of The Nerves and The Beat + The Exploding Hearts

Paul Collins is an American musician and a pioneer of the late 1970s power-pop and new wave movements, famous for founding the influential bands The Nerves and Paul Collins’ Beat

11/21

Y&T w/ Gretchen Menn Trio

Mystic Theatre

11/22

Johnny Sansone & His All Star Louisiana Band

Mystic Theatre

Merging Music and Humanity: A Benefit for Global Healing: an unforgettable evening of music with the Johnny Sansone Band! Proceeds from this concert will directly help Global Healing’s ongoing efforts in Roatan, Honduras, continuing to support fire recovery and providing the assistance needed to facilitate the hospital’s pediatric and maternal services–helping to collaboratively care for expectant mothers and children. In 2024, a shocking fire ravaged the sole public hospital on Roatan. Home to Global Healing’s pediatric clinic and hospital services for over the past two decades, the hospital was vital for emergency care for both children and adults, performing urgent surgeries, and providing maternity services–like life-saving C-sections. Reduced to ashes, the hospital and clinic left Honduras with even fewer means to deliver essential medical care. All medical equipment was lost, and recovery is still ongoing

11/22

Grateful Sunday with Matt Hartle and The Hartle Gold Band

11/23

ZinggFlower Mondays ft Chris Gamper

A night of world-class musicianship as GamperDrums presents ZinggFlower: a tribute to Drew Zing.

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.

11/27

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers

Rancho Nicasio

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers are one of the top Swingin’ Jazz and Blues bands in the world. Sultry chanteuse Lavay Smith evokes a sensuous era of Jazz queens and sexy pinups and adds a modern, feminist twist. No wonder Los Angeles Magazine chose her as one of the sexiest people around! Whether singing her own compositions or drawing on a large repertoire of classics, Lavay and her all-star 8-piece band bake up an instant recipe for dancing and good times.

11/28

Jackie Greene

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

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.

11/28

Tower of Power

For 58 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music. East Bay Grease defined their sound and landed them with Warner Brothers. Bump City, their 1972 debut for the label, was a hit on both the Billboard 200 and the R&B Albums. The 70s were a boom period with radio classics like “So Very Hard to Go” and “What Is Hip,” and the band continued to tour and record over the years. Fifty years later, in 2018, they returned to Oakland to celebrate their landmark 50th anniversary. Tower’s window-rattling grooves and raucous party spirit had been a balm for the soul throughout their half-century existence.

11/28

Journey

Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts

Final Frontier Tour (An Evening With): Journey announced that their Final Frontier Tour has been extended and will conclude with a hometown finale show at Chase Center led by Founder Neal Schon, Journey continues to deliver one of the most powerful live shows in rock. JOURNEY features Neal Schon (lead guitar), Jonathan Cain (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals), Arnel Pineda (lead vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums, vocals), Jason Derlatka (keyboards, vocals) and Todd Jensen (bass, vocals).”The energy has been incredible every night. Seeing these crowds sing these songs with us after all these years has been powerful. We’re excited to bring The Final Frontier Tour to even more cities this fall” – Founder Neal Schon

11/29

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

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

11/29

Danny’s Live Dead

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

11/29

Grateful Sunday with Matt Hartle and The Hartle Gold Band

11/30

ZinggFlower Mondays ft Chris Gamper

A night of world-class musicianship as GamperDrums presents ZinggFlower: a tribute to Drew Zing.

12/02

Mark Karan

PEACETOWN CONTINUES: Back pOrchEstra is a San Francisco Bay Area roots rock and Americana group that formed during the 2020 pandemic. Led by veteran bassist and vocalist Tim Eschliman, they blend country blues, Western swing, Cajun, and acoustic indie-rock into a unique, semi-acoustic sound. + Jesse DeNatale is a singer-songwriter in Northern California. He was born in San Francisco. He has released four critically acclaimed albums: Shangri-La West (2000) Soul Parade (2006) The Wilderness (2021) and 2023’s The Hands Time on Blue Arrow Records. His music has been described as evocative and hopeful, a combination of poetry and storytelling.

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

Bottom of the Hill

Sonny & His Rhinestone Sunsets, Kelly McFarling, and Noelle & the Deserters! Noelle & the Deserters return with their honkytonk magic, Kelly McFarling shares her tender but fierce americana soul and headliners Sonny & His Rhinestone Sunsets will make you wish for an endless set.

12/05

The Expendables

The Catalyst Club

The Expendables enjoyed a laid-back lifestyle growing up in Santa Cruz, CA; surfing, skating, partying, and playing music were commonplace. Since 1997, The Expendables have staked their claim in the California surf/rock genre by headlining venues from coast to coast. Blending Reggae, Punk Rock, and 80s style dueling guitar solos, The Expendables have made heads turn and floors shake for years.

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.

12/06

An Evening with Squirrel Nut Zippers: Christmas Caravan

Bimbo's 365 Club

The Squirrel Nut Zippers are an American jazz and swing revival band formed in 1993 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, by Jimbo Mathus, Katharine Whalen, Chris Phillips, and other founding members.

12/06

John Allair

Rancho Nicasio

John Allair’s musical career began at the vanguard of early Rock & Roll and Rhythm & Blues in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1950s – eventually leading him to tour the world as a long-time member of Van Morrison’s band. He has recorded or crossed paths with John Lee Hooker, Huey Lewis, Elvin Bishop, Maria Muldaur, Tom Waits, B.B. King, Big Mama Thornton, Lloyd Price, Charlie Musselwhite, Joan Baez, Steve Miller, Charles Brown, Johnny Otis Louie Belson, Jimmy Witherspoon, Bobby Freeman, Memphis Slim, John Handy, Bonnie Raitt, Sammy Hagar, Dan Hicks, Norton Buffalo, Dr. John, Little Willie Littlefield, Tom Fogerty, Nick Gravenites, Chris Issak, Taj Mahal, Country Joe, Boz Scaggs, & Buddy Guy, He sat in with Fats Domino’s band at the old Fillmore Auditorium in 1958, and with Van Morrison opened for the Rolling Stones in 2006. He recently finished his latest tour and recordings with Van.

12/07

ZinggFlower Mondays ft Chris Gamper

A night of world-class musicianship as GamperDrums presents ZinggFlower: a tribute to Drew Zing.

12/08

Angine De Poitrine

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

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.

12/08

Pink Martini All-Stars Presents: A Season of Stars ft Ari Shapiro, Edna Vazquez, Jimmie Herror & Thomas Lauderdale

Now in its 31st year, the unstoppable engine of joy that is Pink Martini continues to bring founder Thomas Lauderdale’s mission of multi-cultural connection and inclusion to concert stages on six continents. Presenting a melange of catchy old-fashioned pop, global color, foot-tapping big band sound, and Hollywood glamour, Oregon’s most famous “little orchestra” performs music intended to appeal to everyone, regardless of age or background.

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.

12/11

Jorma Kaukonen

In a career that has already spanned a half-century, Jorma Kaukonen has been one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and rock. A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Grammy recipient, Jorma was at the forefront of popular rock and roll, one of the founders of the San Francisco sound and a progenitor of Psychedelic Rock. He is a founding member of two legendary bands, Jefferson Airplane and the still-touring Hot Tuna. Jorma Kaukonen is a music legend and one of the finest singer-songwriters in his field.

12/11

BASIC (with Chris Forsyth, Doug McCombs, Mikel Patrick Avery)

Working with guitars, drum machine, sampler, self-built electronics, and all manner of percussion, BASIC synthesize the vast influences and distinct histories of the players, producing a boundary-less, rhythm-forward amalgam of art rock, trance jazz, collective improvisation, and humming electronics on their new eponymous full-length for No Quarter, released in June 2026. Philadelphia’s Chris Forsyth, known for his lyrical guitar compositions and mercurial improvisations as leader of the Solar Motel Band, founded BASIC in 2022 naming the project in homage to the 1984 Robert Quine/Fred Maher album “Basic”. Philly denizen Mikel Patrick Avery, whose subtle and propulsive drumming has provided the pulse for Natural Information Society, Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons, and Rob Mazurek’s Exploding Star Orchestra (amongst other projects). Chicago stalwart Douglas McCombs came on board in late 2024 to tour their debut record “This Is BASIC,” thereby solidifying the lineup and expanding the group’s sound. As often heard in his work with Tortoise and Brokeback, McCombs’ playing in BASIC combines…

12/12

Jorma Kaukonen

12/12

The Wooten Brothers

The Wooten Brothers’ first public performance occurred in Hawaii in 1966 and established their identity as prodigies. Since then, Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers (brothers Regi, Roy, and Joseph) have racked up ten GRAMMY wins, and twenty-six nominations. The youngest of the family, Victor, the brother who learned from all his older brothers, has been named one of the ten greatest bass players of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine. 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 playing R&B before expanding to jazz, jazz fusion, classical, and country.

12/13

Grateful Voodoo Holidaze Party w/ Garrett Deloian, Jeremy Hoenig, Jonathan Stoyanoff & Jeff Hobbs

Peri's Tavern

Grateful Voodoo returns to Peri’s in Fairfax for a special holiday dance party full of Grateful Dead, JGB, NOLA hits, Allman Bros., Little Feat & the Band! w/Garrett Deloian, Jeremy Hoenig, Jonathan Stoyanoff & Jeff Hobbs.

12/13

Jorma Kaukonen

12/15

Pokey LaFarge, Cicada Rhythm

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

12/16

Pokey LaFarge w/ Cicada Rhythm

Bimbo's 365 Club

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

12/17

Elvin Bishop

Mystic Theatre

MEMBER OF THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME & BLUES HALL OF FAME: Elvin Bishop is an American blues and rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter best known for his work with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and his 1976 hit single “Fooled Around and Fell in Love”.

12/18

Death Angel

Another 11th Annual Death Angel Xmas Show.

12/19

Allman Betts Family Revival

A DECADE OF REVIVAL. What started as a 70th birthday celebration for Gregg Allman in 2017 has evolved into an annual celebration of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s finest catalogs. Galvanizing the families of Allman & Betts: The Allman Betts Family Revival has become a yearly tradition featuring some of the finest musicians on the planet. This year we celebrate a DECADE of The Allman Betts Family Revival. Leaning on the “decade” theme – the first set of the show will honor the original lineup and focus on songs from the 1970s. The second set will recapture the electricity of the 1990s era by focusing on songs from the Allman Brothers’ renaissance. In celebrating this 10th year, this will be a concert for the ages.

12/20

Allman Betts Family Revival

12/31

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

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

12/31

Steel Pulse (New Years Eve)

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

01/01

It’s A New DAY + Breakfast Of Champions: A New Year’s Day Block Party

The Great Northern

The Great Northern and Space Cowboys present: It’s A New DAY + Breakfast Of Champions 2027 is coming back to The Great Northern block for a full day + night of New Year shenanigans! ITS A NEW DAY & BOC is bringing that yearly HEAT that gets the whole bay area moving on New Year! Expect diversity of music, food, dancing and frolicking in the streets: GOOD VIBES ONLY as we welcome in the first new day of the year all together. This isn’t just a party, it’s the first EPIC chapter of 2027. Be there. Bring the crew. Let’s own the day and night. – LINE UP TBA –

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…

01/03

Lord Huron

Lord Huron was created by Los Angeles-based artist Ben Schneider in 2010. After writing and recording two independent EPs (Into the Sun and Mighty) on his own, demand grew for Lord Huron to perform live. Schneider recruited friends Mark Barry (percussion), Miguel Briseno (bass) and Tom Renaud (guitar). Having first played music together at the tender age of 12, the group reunited and quickly hit their stride, transforming the project into a full-fledged live band.

01/10

Grateful Voodoo: Second Sundays w/ Jim Talley, Mark Karan, Anna Elva, Tommy O’Mahoney

02/25

Luciano

The Freight

DANCE FLOOR/ STANDING AREA OPEN: When you mention the word Reggae, there are certain names that immediately spring to mind like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Third World to name a few, but another artist that is firmly on the tip of people’s tongues is Luciano. Born on the paradise island of Jamaica, as a youth he was heavily influenced and drawn to Bob Marley’s positive “One Love Movement.” As he got older and embarked on his own professional singing career, Luciano himself began to influence the lives of others around the world with his own spiritual interpretation of the movement. Since then, he has reigned as the “King Of Conscious Reggae Music” and is now one of the most iconic figures representing roots reggae today. Luciano entered the reggae industry in the early 90’s and eventually teamed up with Phillip ‘Fattis’ Burrell, one of the few producers around at the time that supported conscious roots music.

03/13

Stanley Clarke & Hiromi with PUBLIQuartet

Bing Concert Hall

Four-time Grammy Award-winner Stanley Clarke is a living legend jazz bass virtuoso. In 1972, he founded the groundbreaking jazz-rock fusion band Return to Forever alongside Chick Corea. Now collaborating with the innovative pianist Hiromi–who also performed and recorded with Corea–and joined by the PUBLIQuartet, they pay tribute to the late great keyboardist with a program of Corea’s works and original compositions he inspired. “Chick was like a brother to me,” Clarke says. “What really created the bond between us was our similar beliefs in the power of the individual to create the most beautiful and inspiring art–the great healer–for people.”

03/14

RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq the World Tour

The Warfield

Voss Events & Goldenvoice Present: Werq The World 2027 Tour- pecial guest added to the line-up: Vanessa Vanjie Mateo. Set in a dystopian future, the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race must choose between the real world and the artificial world they have come to know. The 2023 show delivers an all-new Sci-Fi production specially designed for large venues and arenas, join Asia O’Hara, Bosco, DeJa Skye, Lady Camden, Rose, Laganja Estranja, and Mistress Isabelle Brooks and free your mind at the world’s largest drag production.

05/06

French 79