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12 March 2026

BISS List 3.12.26 Spotlight on Midnight North ft Grahame Lesh and Elliott Peck (4.4) + The Best of BISS This Week

Are you feeling as lucky as I am this week, BISS Listers? After that incredible day in the Panhandle at Golden Gate Park, I am still flying high. It reminded me exactly why this community exists in the first place. Music in the park, friends everywhere, thousands of people dancing, connecting, and simply being present together. Moments like that do not happen by accident. They happen because musicians keep showing up, because fans keep supporting... Read More

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03/15

Nine Inch Nails w/ Boys Noize

Chase Center
Peel It Back Tour 2026:Grammy-award winning band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nine Inch Nails is bringing their Peel It Back Tour 2026 to Chase Center
03/15

The Garcia Project

Cornerstone Berkeley
The Garcia Project performs full, unaltered classic Jerry Garcia Band setlists from 1976-1995 — song for song, set for set — using era-correct arrangements, tempos, instrumentation, and gear to recreate the authentic sound that defined those legendary shows. Since 2010, The Garcia Project is more than a tribute, the band delivers the emotional and communal experience that made the classic Jerry Garcia Band so beloved. A recent Grateful Web feature described their performances as “a night of healing, heart, and pure Jerry magic,” noting that The Garcia Project opens “a little doorway back to the Jerry Garcia Band years,” with the same warmth, looseness, and deep musical breath that defined the original concerts.
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03/15

Charlie Hunter Trio

The Freight
Charlie Hunter is a guitarist, producer, and composer celebrated for his innovative approach to the instrument. He gained widespread recognition for his pioneering technique on an eight-string guitar, which he custom designed to simultaneously play bass lines, melodies, and chords. Currently, he performs on 6- and 7-string guitars built by Hybrid Guitars Co., a company he co-founded in 2015 with luthiers Clay Conner and Wes Lambe to create fanned-fret instruments tailored to his specifications.
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03/15

Caltucky

Rancho Nicasio
CALTUCKY- Rancho Debut! Caltucky is a progressive bluegrass band from Northern California blending tradition, improvisation, and grit. With fiery banjo, soulful fiddle, and fearless harmonies, their sound sits somewhere between the mountains and the cosmos — high-energy, heartfelt, and impossible to stand still to.
03/15

Josh Zee & Friends

Sweetwater Music Hall
Join us for a free show from Josh Zee and Friends! Josh Zee is Bay Area born & raised, and often praised as one of the best guitar players ever. Band credits include Protein, The Mother Truckers, Phantom Power.
03/15

Luther S. Allison (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
Accomplished multi-instrumentalist Luther S. Allison has set himself apart as one of the most in-demand artists in jazz today. Forging a path on both piano and drum set, Allison cemented himself as one of the leading voices of his generation.
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03/15

Matisyahu

The Guild Theatre
There is a spirit that hovers above the waters. It has been here since the beginning of creation, yet it is just being born. Ancient Child is Matisyahu’s 8th full length studio album. In Jewish mysticism, eight is the number beyond the natural cycle of the physical world. As Matisyahu brings forth his eighth studio album, the Ancient Child simultaneously reaches back in time and towards the future, in search of the infinite divine light of redemption. Here, Matisyahu finds himself reconnected with his Jewish identity and spirituality in a world post October 7th.
03/17

Frameline’s Trash Talk with John Waters ft Serial Mom

Castro Theatre
Frameline is kicking off five decades of queer cinema with Frameline’s Trash Talk with John Waters, Featuring Serial Mom — an event that both honors the beloved director and brings us all together for a damn good time. On Tuesday, March 17 at The Castro Theatre, Frameline will honor John Waters with the Frameline Award, presented by local drag icon and artist Peaches Christ, and follow the award presentation with a screening of Waters’ black-comedy crime film Serial Mom (1994), featuring live commentary from the filmmaker himself. After the film, Frameline’s Allegra Madsen will moderate an onstage Q&A with Waters and Peaches Christ.
03/17

Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers (7:30 & 9:30pm)

Yoshi's Oakland
Forebrothers of Funk: The Wooten brothers’ first public performance occurred in Hawaii in 1966 and established their identity as prodigies. Regi, the eldest son of Elijah “Pete” and Dorothy, was born in 1956. The first three sons arrived just a year apart–Roy in ’57, Rudy in ’58. Joseph was born in ’61, and three years later, in ’64, Victor came. Victor learned to talk and play music at the same time. Fast forward six years. REGI, still the leader of the family band, is 13 years old, and Victor, the youngest, is 5, when the Wooten Brothers began opening a series of shows for R & B legends, “War”, and two years later for Curtis Mayfield, and many other national acts. Fast forward to the present, 2024.The Wootens 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…
03/18

Magoo

Lost On Main Chico
Come join us for a night of foot-stomping, banjo-picking, and fiddle-playing fun at Lost on Main. Get ready to experience the best of progressive bluegrass music with Magoo, a hyper-talented group that will have you dancing all night long. Magoo is a bluegrass quartet from Denver, Colorado , redefining the boundaries of modern bluegrass with fearless creativity and world-class musicianship. Known for their dynamic live performances.
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03/18

Parlor Greens w/ Andre Cruz & Chris Lujan

Moe's Alley
You could say that Parlor Greens are greater than the sum of their parts,however, the individual parts are simply stellar on their own. Tim Carman (formerly GA-20, Canyon Lights) on drums, Jimmy James (True Loves, formerly Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio) on guitar, and Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players, The Sugarman 3) on organ. Scone is perhaps the most tasteful living organist on planet Earth (and beyond) and to watch him play is to truly watch a master at work.
03/18

Son Little

The Independent
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.
03/18

The Third Mind w/ Bolero

Mystic Theatre
Featuring Dave Alvin, Jesse Sykes, Victor Krummenacher, Michael Jerome, and Mark Karan “I had a crazy idea and was looking for musicians who perhaps didn’t think it was so insane”. – Dave Alvin Starting five years ago as a wishful music fantasy, The Third Mind, a super group deemed “Californian Psychedelic Rockers” by Doom Charts, has now become a powerful and thrilling sonic reality. 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 Sweeter Hereafter.
03/18

Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers (7:30 & 9:30pm)

Yoshi's Oakland
Forebrothers of Funk: The Wooten brothers’ first public performance occurred in Hawaii in 1966 and established their identity as prodigies. Regi, the eldest son of Elijah “Pete” and Dorothy, was born in 1956. The first three sons arrived just a year apart–Roy in ’57, Rudy in ’58. Joseph was born in ’61, and three years later, in ’64, Victor came. Victor learned to talk and play music at the same time. Fast forward six years. REGI, still the leader of the family band, is 13 years old, and Victor, the youngest, is 5, when the Wooten Brothers began opening a series of shows for R & B legends, “War”, and two years later for Curtis Mayfield, and many other national acts. Fast forward to the present, 2024.The Wootens 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…
03/18

Stu Allen & Mars Hotel

Ashkenaz
A tradition started back in the 20th century, Ashkenaz’s Grateful Dead Night is always evolving. Led by acclaimed guitarist-singer Allen (of Phil Lesh & Friends, Melvin Seals & JGB, Ghosts of Electricity),
03/18

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

Black Cat
JaZzLine INSTITUTE presents The Soul Sessions: an electrifying live music series bringing the Bay Area’s finest to the stage at Black Cat every Wednesday night, March through May. Experience world-class musicianship up close in an intimate setting where jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B collide.
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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…
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03/19

The Third Mind

Moe's Alley
(((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

lespecial w/ Collectivity

Sweetwater Music Hall
lespecial is redefining the term “power trio”. The multi-instrumentalists from Connecticut continue to push the boundaries of what a three-piece band is capable of both live and in the studio ahead of their latest album, “Odd Times”. The band’s signature blend of “heavy future groove” combines headbanging metal riffage and surgical rhythmic precision with bone shaking 808s, sub synths and ethereal vocal stylings for a dance floor that welcomes moshing, dancing and hip swaying alike. + Collectivity is a SF Bay Area-based jazz/funk and psychedelic soul band, originally formed in Shanghai by guitarist Ben Misterka
03/19

Metalachi

Cornerstone Berkeley
Metalachi is a Los Angeles-based 5-piece band renowned as the world’s first heavy metal mariachi group, blending traditional Mexican music with heavy metal covers. Known for high-energy, comedic performances and classically trained musicians, they cover bands like Queen and Guns N’ Roses, and appeared on America’s Got Talent.
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03/19

Wake The Dead

Felton Music Hall
WAKE THE DEAD — the World’s Only Celtic All-Star Grateful Dead Jam Band. Since 2000, this hot Northern California septet has been blending Celtic traditional music and the songs of the Grateful Dead–at first impressing the Dead themselves enough for them to release the debut CD on Grateful Dead/Arista Records. Now, ever more inventive and ever more energetic
03/19

Gipsy Kings ft Tonino Baliardo

Henry J. Kasier Center for The Arts
Step into our beautifully restored 1,500-seat Calvin Simmons Theatre, the crown jewel of the Henry J. Kaiser Center. Gipsy Kings (originally Los Reyes) are a musical group founded in 1979 in Arles, France. The band, whose members have Catalan heritage, play a blend of Catalan rumba, flamenco, salsa, and pop. They perform mostly in Spanish but also mix in Catalan, French, and languages of southern France, such as Occitan.
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03/19

Eric Wyatt Trio: Tribute to Sonny Rollins (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Eric Wyatt, the renowned Brooklyn-born saxophonist whose electrifying performances have captivated audiences worldwide.
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03/20

Lydia Pense and Cold Blood

Almost Famous Wine Company
Iconic powerhouse singer famed for her Fillmore West performances, who pioneered the “East Bay Grease” sound of funk, soul and R&B
03/20

Toubab Krewe + lespecial

Moe's Alley
Toubab Krewe, the vibrant Asheville, NC-based instrumental powerhouse that creates a sonic Pangaea that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. While nearly impossible to put into any box.
03/20

April & Monroe Grisman, The Beautiful Hang Gang (Allyson Paige, Loralee Christensen, Rob Hopper, Eric McCann)

Peri's Tavern
American, Soul, Reggae & Rock’n’Roll
03/20

Los Amigos Invisibles

Sweetwater Music Hall
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

The Independent
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.
03/20

Greg Loiacano & Stingray + Fuzz Collective

Brick & Mortar Music Hall
Greg Loiacono & Stingray bring roots-driven rock and high-voltage musicianship to Brick & Mortar Music Hall. Led by Mother Hips frontman Greg Loiacono, the all-star lineup features Michael Urbano, Vicki Randle, Kofy Brown, Danny Eisenberg, and Thomas Ayres for a night of deep West Coast groove. Opening the show is Fuzz Collective, delivering heavy riffs, psychedelic textures, and a raw, high-energy live set that sets the tone for the night.
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03/20

The Coffis Brothers, Taylor Rae

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
KC Turner Presents: With two songwriters, six albums, and more than a thousand shows under their belt, The Coffis Brothers have earned their reputation as modern-day torchbearers of all-American rock & roll. It’s a sound caught halfway between amplified Americana, acoustic folk, roadhouse R&B, and electrifying roots music, crafted by a pair of California-born siblings who’ve been sharing the stage since childhood, and the five piece band filled out by Kyle Poppen (guitar), Aidan Collins (bass), and Cory Graves (drums).
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03/20

Eric Lindell

Rancho Nicasio
Eric Lindell brings his original brand of American roots music to Rancho Nicasio for one night with his band the West Side Summer league New Orleans soul meets laid-back West Coast cool — Eric Lindell brings the groove with bluesy riffs and feel-good vibes.
03/20

Tom Hamilton

Felton Music Hall
Tom Hamilton has spent the last 30 years fronting several bands over a handful of genres – including Brothers Past, American Babies, Ghost Light, and he also sings and plays lead guitar in Joe Russo’s Almost Dead.
03/20

Metalachi

The Catalyst Club
Metalachi is a Los Angeles-based 5-piece band renowned as the world’s first and only “Heavy Metal Mariachi” group, blending traditional Mexican folk music with heavy metal and classic rock covers. Comprised of trained musicians, the group delivers high-energy performances featuring theatrical, comedic personas.
03/20

Ozomatli

The Guild Theatre
Celebrating 30 Years The Soundtrack of L.A. Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and rock If the city of Los Angeles had a soundtrack,it would be Ozomatli. Since forming in 1995, the six-piece band has blended Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global influences into a sound that reflects the energy, diversity, and rhythm of LA itself. In 2026, Ozomatli continues forward, rooted in that identity and energized by anactive, creative chapter. More than three decades in, Ozomatli is a trusted live experience and cultural event
03/20

OKEBA

Boom Boom Room
The Okeba Crew is back at the Boom Boom Room on Friday, March 20th. After almost a year, the band will be returning to the legendary San Francisco venue, providing two sets of ego dissolving symphonic pleasure! The band begins the night with a set of their original music, mixing sounds from around the world, in a laid back, California style. At set break, each member takes a sip from the electric kool-aid punch bowl. They head back to the green room, feeling uneasy. All of a sudden, their hair starts growing rapidly, their noses get bigger and tails drop to the floor. They’ve become Possums! Time to PLAY DEAD! They head back to the stage and play a second set, consisting only of Grateful Dead tunes.
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03/20

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.
03/20

Magoo

Crazy Horse Nevada City
Magoo’s recent achievements include first place at UllrGrass Band Competition and Clash of the Strings, second at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition, and a sold-out headlining show at Globe Hall in Denver. Their festival appearances at Winter WonderGrass, Grand Lake Folk Festival, RapidGrass, and Huck Finn Jubilee have solidified their reputation as one of the most exciting new acts in the progressive bluegrass scene. This two-night run at the Crazy Horse aligns poetically as a Spring Equinox Celebration and is inevitably destined to hang a new constellation or two in the sky.
03/20

The Expendables w/ Chad Tepper

Uptown Theatre Napa
JaM Cellars Presents: 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.
03/20

The Sam Chase & The Untraditional w/ Suzanimal

The Chapel
The Sam Chase & The Untraditional hails from San Francisco, California. This juggernaut of a band blends rock n roll with folk music while maintaining the sensibilities and attitudes that come from growing up on a healthy diet of punk rock. + Suzanimal is a smart, playful psychedelic pop project from San Francisco Bay Area singer, songwriter and bassist Suzanne Galal. Inspired by her love of Talking Heads, Caroline Rose, and Remi Wolf
03/20

Eric Wyatt Quartet: Celebration of Coltrane 100! (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat
Celebrating Coltrane 100! Join us for an unforgettable residency with Eric Wyatt, the renowned Brooklyn-born saxophonist whose electrifying performances have captivated audiences worldwide.
03/21

Toubab Krewe

Sausalito Cruising Club
Toubab Krewe crafts borderless, high-energy instrumentals that fuse rock, African traditions, jam grooves, and global folk into a bold, original sound. Inspired by travels in West Africa and legends like Ali Farka Toure, they innovate beyond tradition, creating vibrant, contemporary music that feels alive, fearless, and fiercely authentic. Not to be missed! 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

Lost On Main Chico
One of the most exciting and anticipated projects in the world of heavy instrumental is Parlor Greens, a fresh organ trio on Colmine Records. The individual parts are simply stellar on their own. Tim Carman (formerly GA-20, Canyon Lights) on drums, Jimmy James (True Loves, formerly Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio) on guitar, and Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players, The Sugarman 3) on organ.
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03/21

The Barr Brothers, Benjamin Lazar Davis

Great American Music Hall
Let It Hiss Tour: The Barr Brothers are a group out of Montreal fronted by the poly-rhythmic, jocular drumming of Andrew Barr and the songs and guitar playing of brother Brad Barr. Bass, pedal steel, keyboards, and horns come in and out of the mix freely. Equally at home in solemn Arcadian ballads, swampy North African improvs, or classic rock and roll revelry, The Barr Brothers continue to embrace and enchant audiences with their methodical-yet-whimsical approach to music making.
03/21

Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys

Ivy Room
Since forming in 1988 in Southern California, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys have become one of the world’s most beloved Americana/Roots acts, drawing from the deep musical waters that flow just beneath the surface of Rock & Roll’s fertile soil. A childhood passion for Country, Doo-Wop, and Rhythm & Blues 45s led Sandy (born Robert Williams) to pursue a singing career as a teenager, beginning a life in music that continues decades later. And as his personal record collection continues to grow (75,000 and counting), so does the depth of the musical influences that stream through his songwriting and singing style
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03/21

Dead Winter Carpenters w/ Jimbo Scott

Sweetwater Music Hall
03/21

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, Nels Cline, Tom Hamilton, Jackie Greene, Oteil Burbridge, Jay Lane
03/21

Los Amigos Invisibles

The Independent
Los Amigos Invisibles bring their infamous fusion of disco, funk, acid jazz, and Latin rhythms to the stage. From Caracas to worldwide acclaim with Latin Grammy wins and decades of party-ready grooves, these maestros keep the dance floor moving.
03/21

Coffis Space 4: The Coffis Brothers, Taylor Rae and more

Moe's Alley
The 4th annual Coffis Space is coming to Moe’s with two days of music, food, art and more, featuring performances from The Coffis Brothers and Taylor Rae on Saturday night. Vendors include Lili Arnold Studios, Plants by Joseph Covey, Huxal Mezcal, S.A.G.E. Collective and The Multi Shoppe.
03/21

The English Beat

The Guild Theatre
The Beat (known in the United States and Canada as the English Beat and in Australia as the British Beat[1]) are an English band formed in Birmingham in 1978.[2] Their music fuses Latin, ska, pop, soul, reggae and punk rock.
03/21

Great North Special

Boom Boom Room
The Great North Special is comin back to Boom Boom Room with a SPECIAL night in San Francisco! The party continues after the Phil Lesh celebration of life at the Fillmore, and gets rowdy with GNS late into the night. This will be a high energy dance party filled with original jams and covers that’ll keep the headiest dead heads and jam fans totally tripped out and spinning wild and free.
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03/21

Magoo

Crazy Horse Nevada City
Magoo’s recent achievements include first place at UllrGrass Band Competition and Clash of the Strings, second at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition, and a sold-out headlining show at Globe Hall in Denver. Their festival appearances at Winter WonderGrass, Grand Lake Folk Festival, RapidGrass, and Huck Finn Jubilee have solidified their reputation as one of the most exciting new acts in the progressive bluegrass scene. This two-night run at the Crazy Horse aligns poetically as a Spring Equinox Celebration and is inevitably destined to hang a new constellation or two in the sky.
03/21

The Third Mind ft Dave Alvin, Jesse Sykes & Mark Karan + Hot Mountain Dips

The Chapel
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Starting five years ago as a wishful music fantasy, The Third Mind, a super group deemed “Californian Psychedelic Rockers” by Doom Charts, has now become a powerful and thrilling sonic reality. While The Third Mind may be a supergroup–the recording group consists of Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist Dave Alvin (The Blasters), bassist Victor Krummenacher (Camper Van Beethoven, Cracker), drummer Michael Jerome (Richard Thompson, John Cale), guitarist David Immergluck (Counting Crows, John Hiatt), and singer/songwriter Jesse Sykes (Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter)–the quintet’s mesmerizing third studio album, Right Now!, released on September 19, 2025, is as ego-less a record as you’ll find.
03/21

Eric Wyatt Quartet: Celebration of Coltrane 100! (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat
Celebrating Coltrane 100! Join us for an unforgettable residency with Eric Wyatt, the renowned Brooklyn-born saxophonist whose electrifying performances have captivated audiences worldwide.
03/22

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, Oteil Burbridge, Jay Lane, Alex Koford, Rob Barraco
03/22

Coffis Space 4: Sunday Matinee w/ The Coffis Brothers, Dead Winter Carpenters, McCoy Tyler and more

Moe's Alley
The 4th annual Coffis Space is coming to Moe’s with two days of music, food, art and more, featuring performances from The Coffis Brothers and Taylor Rae on Saturday night. Vendors include Lili Arnold Studios, Plants by Joseph Covey, Huxal Mezcal, S.A.G.E. Collective and The Multi Shoppe.
03/22

The English Beat

The Guild Theatre
The Beat (known in the United States and Canada as the English Beat and in Australia as the British Beat[1]) are an English band formed in Birmingham in 1978.[2] Their music fuses Latin, ska, pop, soul, reggae and punk rock.
03/22

Eric Wyatt Quartet: Celebration of Coltrane 100! (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
Celebrating Coltrane 100! Join us for an unforgettable residency with Eric Wyatt, the renowned Brooklyn-born saxophonist whose electrifying performances have captivated audiences worldwide.
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03/23

Nicki Bluhm, Grahame Lesh, Jennifer Hartswick – Sailing Solo at The Knot Club

The Knot Club at Point San Pablo Harbor
An intimate evening with Nicki Bluhm, Grahame Lesh, Jennifer as part of Point San Pablo Harbor’s new series, Sailing Solo at The Knot Club. The Sailing Solo at The Knot Club concert series in the East Bay invites artists and band leaders to present an up-close evening of music in our intimate Bay Side venue. For the first installment of the series we are already breaking the rules, but when Nicki Bluhm says she wants to play the evening with Grahame Lesh and Jennifer Hartswick as a trio, there is only one answer…YES!
03/23

Motown on Mondays

Madrone Art Bar
It’s only Monday if you treat it like one! DJ Gordo Cabeza and weekly guests play originals, exclusive remixes and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs. The most talked about night in town! Starting at 7pm. Doors 4pm – 2am / 21 & up w/ID $5 cover after 8pm
03/24

Johnny Marr, His Lordship

Great American Music Hall
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03/24

Father John Misty + Andy Shauf

Castro Theatre
After a decade being born, Josh Tillman is finally busy dying. Mahashmashana is the sixth album by Father John Misty. It was produced by Josh Tillman and Drew Erickson.
03/24

Jeff Tweedy

Rio Theatre
Jeffrey Scot Tweedy (born August 25, 1967) is an American musician, singer songwriter, author, and record producer best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Wilco. Sort of an endless buffet these days–a bottomless basket of rock bottom. Which is, I guess, why I’ve been making so much stuff lately. I mean, is the world getting darker? Sure feels like it. What is it? Is it the pervasive nagging toothache of dread that comes from the disintegration of a country that you thought you knew and understood? A home you still love with a love that could never be taken away, regardless of how painful that love has become? That sense of decline is hard to ignore, and it must be at least a part of the shroud I’m trying to unwrap. The twilight of an empire seems like a good enough jumping-off point when one is jumping into the abyss. Twilight sure is a pretty word,…
03/24

Toubab Krewe

Crazy Horse Nevada City
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of this miraculous force of nature! Coming all the way from Asheville, NC, Toubab Krewe return to the Crazy Horse for what has become an annual tradition. This instrumental powerhouse creates a sonic Pangaea that lustily swirls African traditions with groove-based rock, trance-inducing jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. While nearly impossible to put in any box, it takes only a few moments to realize in a very palpable way that one is face-to-face with a true original. Beyond their groundbreaking paradigm, this approach is fueled by authentic tools of the trade. Lush, complex melodies are expertly evoked from African string instruments such as kora and kamel ngoni. Cascades of exotic percussion in lockstep with bass and drums, forming a driving, multi-layered foundation of hypnotic rhythms.
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03/25

Jeff Tweedy w/ Macie Stewart

The Fillmore
Jeffrey Scot Tweedy (born August 25, 1967) is an American musician, singer songwriter, author, and record producer best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Wilco.
03/25

Father John Misty + Andy Shauf

Castro Theatre
After a decade being born, Josh Tillman is finally busy dying. Mahashmashana is the sixth album by Father John Misty. It was produced by Josh Tillman and Drew Erickson.
03/25

Magoo

Felton Music Hall
Magoo is a progressive bluegrass quartet from Denver, Colorado, redefining the boundaries of modern bluegrass with fearless creativity and world-class musicianship. Known for their dynamic live performances, the band delivers a powerful blend of intricate arrangements, tight three-part harmonies, and extended improvisations that bring new life to the genre. Their debut album What a Life arrives in February 2026, capturing the group’s adventurous spirit and balance between heartfelt songwriting and soaring instrumental work.
03/26

Jeff Tweedy w/ Liam Kazar

The Fillmore
Jeffrey Scot Tweedy (born August 25, 1967) is an American musician, singer songwriter, author, and record producer best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Wilco.
03/26

The Record Company w/ Jontavious Willis

Great American Music Hall
The Record Company is a Grammy-nominated blues rock band from Los Angeles. The members are Chris Vos (guitar, lead vocals), Alex Stiff (bass, backing vocals), and Marc Cazorla (drums, backing vocals). Their music is influenced by blues musicians such as John Lee Hooker.+ Jontavious Willis is resolved in his mission: to reinvigorate today’s Blues with the spirit of the past. Inspired by a time when the Blues were plentiful and rhythm reigned supreme, Jontavious leverages his unique sound–a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and reverence for traditional Blues–to get the world dancing again.
03/26

Magoo

Cornerstone Berkeley
Magoo is a progressive bluegrass quartet from Denver, Colorado, redefining the boundaries of modern bluegrass with fearless creativity and world-class musicianship. Known for their dynamic live performances, the band delivers a powerful blend of intricate arrangements, tight three-part harmonies, and extended improvisations that bring new life to the genre.
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03/26

Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain in Light

The Guild Theatre
Jerry Harrison is the keyboardist and guitar player for legendary band Talking Heads. He is a member of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, and the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 2021. He has multiple critically acclaimed solo albums, including Casual Gods. Additionally, he has an illustrious career as a record producer, working with everyone from Foo Fighters, No Doubt, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Live, amongst many others. Prior to joining Talking Heads, Jerry was a member of proto-punk pioneers The Modern Lovers. Adrian Belew was the long time lead singer and guitarist for legendary prog rock giants King Crimson. Adrian has also recorded with, performed alongside, and toured with Bowie, Zappa, Talking Heads, Nine Inch Nails, Tori Amos, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, and more. Additionally, he has released over 20 solo albums and was a 2005 Grammy Nominee. Adrian and Jerry, with their all-star backing band, bring you powerhouse renditions of Talking Heads classics like “Once…
03/26

Orianthi

Yoshi's Oakland
Blues rock guitar virtuoso: LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (23 January 2024): Blues rock guitar virtuoso Orianthi wanted to create something special to celebrate her 25th anniversary as a professional musician. The Australian-born, Los Angeles-based Orianthi entered The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger’s Love Street Sound studio, where she wrote, produced, and recorded her debut single for Woodward Avenue Records. “First Time Blues” will be released on February 23. Orianthi has been performing “First Time Blues” in concert with her band for the past year and was able to cut it live in the studio in just a few takes.
03/27

DOLL FEST VOL II Pre Party w/ Skip The Neddle, Last Minet, Beneath You, Wonderland Rejects

Ivy Room
_DOLL FEST VOL II PRE PARTY! Doll Fest 2026 kicks off with a pre-show of Bay Area femme-fronted bands. Doll Fest is a celebration of the feminine energy, friendship, and gathering together of a community in support of one another. We recognize that femme-dom is a powerhouse feeling, emotion, and revolution in action. Following the footsteps of previous incarnations of feminine fests such as Lilith Fair and She Shreds, Doll Fest aims to be the next femme music and arts festival, showcasing two full days of all femme-fronted bands and artists, including pioneering bands that brought the Riot Grrl movement to life and active bands today that are paving the legacy of grrl power. We are still battling for true equality against the archaic non-values of patriarchy, still fighting for the power over our own bodies, and still proving our worth as voices to be heard. Doll Fest intends to bring together like-minded folx who embody the true spirit of…
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03/27

David Nelson Band

Sweetwater Music Hall
03/27

Los Lobos, Philthy Dronez

The Fillmore
Los Lobos (pronounced [los _lo_os], Spanish for “the Wolves”) is a Mexican American rock group[1][2][3][4] from East Los Angeles, California. Their music is influenced by rock and roll, Tex-Mex, country, zydeco, folk, R&B, blues, brown-eyed soul, and traditional music such as cumbia, boleros and nortenos. The band rose to international stardom in 1987, when their version of “La Bamba” peaked at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, and also topped the charts in the United Kingdom, and several other countries.
03/27

The Motet

The Independent
The Motet are a veteran funk powerhouse blending soul, jazz, and rock into impeccably tight, high-energy live shows. With over 20 years together, sold-out tours, major festival appearances, and six Red Rocks headlining sets, the band continues to evolve, now fronted by vocal standout Sarah Clarke and fueled by deep grooves, layered arrangements, and nonstop dance-floor energy.
03/27

SambaDa

HopMonk Tavern Novato
While Brazilian natives Papiba Godinho and Dandha da Hora bring their profound knowledge and respect for the roots of Afro-brazilian song and dance, the entire band has developed a type of samba-reggae-funk with a universal appeal. SambaDa musically unites the Americas, drawing from percussion based styles of South and Central America, and blends it with that good old funk and reggae back beat so familiar to crowds of North America. For over twenty years, SambaDa has been mixing contemporary sounds with the roots of brazilian culture. Papiba is a master of Capoeira, an Afro Brazilian martial art form created by Brazilian slaves, which draws on music and acrobatic movements.
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03/27

The Record Company

The Catalyst Club
Give It Back To You 10th Anniversary Tour: The Record Company is an American power trio rock band formed in Los Angeles. The members are Chris Vos (guitar, lead vocals), Alex Stiff (bass, backing vocals), and Marc Cazorla (drums, backing vocals). Their music is influenced by blues musicians like John Lee Hooker, early punk bands like The Stooges, and rock bands like The Rolling Stones. Their sound incorporates slide guitar, distorted bass, a Ludwig drum kit and the vocals of Chris Vos
03/27

Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain in Light

The Guild Theatre
Jerry Harrison is the keyboardist and guitar player for legendary band Talking Heads. He is a member of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, and the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 2021. He has multiple critically acclaimed solo albums, including Casual Gods. Additionally, he has an illustrious career as a record producer, working with everyone from Foo Fighters, No Doubt, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Live, amongst many others. Prior to joining Talking Heads, Jerry was a member of proto-punk pioneers The Modern Lovers. Adrian Belew was the long time lead singer and guitarist for legendary prog rock giants King Crimson. Adrian has also recorded with, performed alongside, and toured with Bowie, Zappa, Talking Heads, Nine Inch Nails, Tori Amos, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, and more. Additionally, he has released over 20 solo albums and was a 2005 Grammy Nominee. Adrian and Jerry, with their all-star backing band, bring you powerhouse renditions of Talking Heads classics like “Once…
03/27

Smoked Out Soul

Crazy Horse Nevada City
“Old school taste, new school bass.” Smoked Out Soul is a future-forward funk collective, blending classic soul with modern bass music. The high-energy live show combines a DJ dance set with live horns, synths, guitar, drums and percussion – bridging the gap between Memphis grit and California cool; dusty vinyl and digital heat. What began as a weekly party at Monarch, a legendary club in San Francisco’s Mission District, has evolved into a full-fledged touring band, production team and record label. Smoked Out Soul continues to craft fresh groove and push boundaries in the studio and on stage.
03/27

Jeff Tweedy w/ Sima Cunningham

Uptown Theatre Napa
JaM Cellars Presents: Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary music’s most respected songwriters and performers. In addition to 13 Wilco albums, he has released five solo albums – most recently, his 30-track “magnum opus” (New York Times) Twilight Override. This tour, featuring his sons and longtime collaborators, offers a rare chance to experience songs from across his expansive catalog and step inside the world of Twilight Override.
03/27

Orianthi

Yoshi's Oakland
Blues rock guitar virtuoso: LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (23 January 2024): Blues rock guitar virtuoso Orianthi wanted to create something special to celebrate her 25th anniversary as a professional musician. The Australian-born, Los Angeles-based Orianthi entered The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger’s Love Street Sound studio, where she wrote, produced, and recorded her debut single for Woodward Avenue Records. “First Time Blues” will be released on February 23. Orianthi has been performing “First Time Blues” in concert with her band for the past year and was able to cut it live in the studio in just a few takes.
03/28

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.
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03/28

David Nelson Band

Sweetwater Music Hall
03/28

Tycho

Castro Theatre
Scott Hansen (born February 7, 1977) is an American musician, record producer, composer, and songwriter. He is known professionally as Tycho (/_ta_ko_/ TY-koh) and as ISO50 for his photographic and design work. His music incorporates elements of downtempo, ambient, and electronic styles, often featuring analogue synthesizers and guitar. He is based in San Francisco. The name Tycho is inspired by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe.
03/28

Wolf Jett w/ Bella Rayne Band

Felton Music Hall
The sound of Wolf Jett will make you dance, sing, and possibly even howl! Their all-original songs are an upbeat celebration, infusing 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 of Tennessee-born frontman Chris Jones with Jon Payne’s endlessly groovy drums. They currently perform with Duncan Shipton on bass, female vocalist Allyson Makuch, electric guitarists Rory Cloud, and Alex Benjamin on keys/percussion. Their forthcoming album “Letting Go” (produced by Jonathan Kirchner) is scheduled for release April 2026.
03/28

The Motet w/ Michael Wilbur

Moe's Alley
THE MOTET A new beginning can happen at any time. No matter where you may be on your journey, you can always start over once again. After 26 years, nine albums, and over a thousand shows, The Motet embark on another chapter galvanized in equal measure by their longstanding bond and a surge of fresh energy from genre-breaking group!
03/28

Tori Roze and The Hotmess

Boom Boom Room
Tori Roze and The Hot Mess are a soulful force to be reckoned with. Gathering their musical thunderfrom an extremely eclectic time and space, spanning centuries. This band busts straight through the glass ceiling of genre-bending:original funky jazzy neo-soul music exploding with grit, integrity,and vulnerability. + SF LOUNGECOREGet down to the smooth sexy sounds of Sade, Hall & Oates, Prince, Erykah Bady, Bill Withers, D’Angelo, The Isley Brothers, Dua Lipa, Amy Winehouse, Jill Scott and more, freshly jazz-funked out like you’ve never heard before by this killer combo of musicians who will have you dancing all night
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03/28

SambaDa

Crazy Horse Nevada City
Based in the rich musical traditions of Brazil, SambaDa also references salsa and cumbia, blending them playfully with funk and reggae beats. Brazilian natives Papiba Godinho and Dandha da Hora bring profound knowledge and respect for Brazilian music, and together with the entire band, they present a unique musical sound with a universal appeal.
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”
03/30

Nick Lowe (solo)

Rio Theatre
Nick Lowe has made his mark as a producer (Elvis Costello-Graham Parker-Pretenders-The Damned), songwriter of at least three songs you know by heart, short-lived career as a pop star, and a lengthy term as a musicians’ musician. But in his current ‘second act’ as a silver-haired, tender-hearted but sharp-tongued singer-songwriter, he has no equal
03/30

Motown on Mondays

Madrone Art Bar
It’s only Monday if you treat it like one! DJ Gordo Cabeza and weekly guests play originals, exclusive remixes and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs. The most talked about night in town! Starting at 7pm. Doors 4pm – 2am / 21 & up w/ID $5 cover after 8pm
03/31

John Doe (of X) w/ Darius Koski

Moe's Alley
John Doe was born in 1977 when he arrived in Los Angeles. His previous life in Tennessee, Wisconsin & Baltimore was a great & fertile time but new music and social changes led him to events that created a life in art. He graduated from Antioch College in Baltimore in 1975, worked as a roofer, aluminum siding mechanic, and ran a poetry reading series. Ms. Meyers was his landlord in the rural black community of Simpsonville, MD. John met Exene Cervenka at the Venice poetry workshop Nov 1976 and he started working with Billy Zoom around the same time. When DJ Bonebrake joined X in mid-1977 the line up was complete.
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.
04/01

Stu Allen & Mars Hotel

Ashkenaz
A tradition started back in the 20th century, Ashkenaz’s Grateful Dead Night is always evolving. Led by acclaimed guitarist-singer Allen (of Phil Lesh & Friends, Melvin Seals & JGB, Ghosts of Electricity),
04/02

Circles Around The Sun

The Independent
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.
04/02

Together Pangea & The Red Pears

The Catalyst Club
together PANGEA is an American rock band from Santa Clarita, California that is based out of Los Angeles, California. The group has released four full-length albums and is currently signed to Harvest Records. Together Pangea (stylized “together PANGEA”) was formed in 2009. + The Red Pears are an indie/alternative rock band from El Monte, California, known for their raw, fuzzed-out garage rock sound mixed with nostalgic indie influences. Formed around 2014
04/02

Goapele

Yoshi's Oakland
A Visionary of Sound, Soul, and Purpose: Goapele is more than an artist; she is a luminous presence in the world of music, a profound voice, and a tireless force of creativity whose artistry has shaped the landscape of modern R&B. Renowned for her captivating sound–a beautiful blend of soul, jazz, pop, and moody basslines–Goapele’s music transcends genres and resonates with universal truths. Her voice, ethereal yet commanding, continues to echo the complexities of life, love, and the human experience in ways that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. The Oakland native, born to a South African father who escaped apartheid and a German-Jewish mother from New York, embodies a rich, diverse heritage that has influenced not only her music but also her worldview.
04/02

Charlie Parr, The Lowest Pair

Ivy Room
uc theatre and ivy room presents: In the music of Charlie Parr, there is a sincere conviction and earnest drive to create. The Minnesota-born guitarist, songwriter, and interpreter of traditional music has released 19 albums over two decades and has been known to perform up to 275 shows a year. Parr is a folk troubadour in the truest sense: taking to the road between shows, writing and rewriting songs as he plays, fueled by a belief that music is eternal and cannot be claimed or adequately explained. The bluesman poet pulls closely from the sights and sounds around him, his lyrical craftsmanship built by his influences.
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04/03

John Doe (of X)

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
KC Turner Presents: John Doe was born in 1977 when he arrived in Los Angeles. His previous life in Tennessee, Wisconsin & Baltimore was a great & fertile time but new music and social changes led him to events that created a life in art. He graduated from Antioch College in Baltimore in 1975, worked as a roofer, aluminum siding mechanic, and ran a poetry reading series. Ms. Meyers was his landlord in the rural black community of Simpsonville , MD. John met Exene Cervenka at the Venice poetry workshop Nov 1976 and he started working with Billy Zoom around the same time. When DJ Bonebrake joined X in mid-1977 the line up was complete
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04/03

Circles Around The Sun

Felton Music Hall
Circles Around the Sun (CATS) is an American instrumental jam band formed in 2015 by guitarist Neal Casal, initially to create set-break music for the Grateful Dead’s “Fare Thee Well” concerts. Known for blending funk, jazz, soul, and psychedelic rock, the group has continued recording and touring despite the 2019 death of Casal, featuring members Adam MacDougall, Dan Horne, and Mark Levy.
04/03

SambaDa

Ashkenaz
For over twenty years, SambaDa has been mixing contemporary sounds with the roots of brazilian culture. Papiba is a master of Capoeira, an Afro Brazilian martial art form created by Brazilian slaves, which draws on music and acrobatic movements. Dandha was born into the rich Afro Brazilian traditions of Salvador, Bahia and the Carnival Group Ile Aiye, and started her dancing career at age 6. Il Aiy has been in the forefront of Civil Rights in Brazil, promoting equality and justice, and is widely recognized as the first Afro Brazilian BLOCO or group to perform in Brazil’s notorious Carnival celebrations.
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04/03

The China Cats

Club Fox Redwood City
The Bay Area’s longest running Grateful Dead tribute band, the China Cats have been performing with the same five bandmembers since 2012. That time together is evident in the band’s ability to lock in with each other, and pivot on a dime. They’ve managed to morph their interpretation of the Dead’s music into their own, while maintaining the key instrumental parts.
04/03

Goapele

Yoshi's Oakland
A Visionary of Sound, Soul, and Purpose: Goapele is more than an artist; she is a luminous presence in the world of music, a profound voice, and a tireless force of creativity whose artistry has shaped the landscape of modern R&B. Renowned for her captivating sound–a beautiful blend of soul, jazz, pop, and moody basslines–Goapele’s music transcends genres and resonates with universal truths. Her voice, ethereal yet commanding, continues to echo the complexities of life, love, and the human experience in ways that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. The Oakland native, born to a South African father who escaped apartheid and a German-Jewish mother from New York, embodies a rich, diverse heritage that has influenced not only her music but also her worldview.
04/03

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.
04/04

Midnight North ft Grahame Lesh & Elliott Peck

Presidio Theatre
As part of their very limited NorCal Spring 2026 shows, Midnight North makes their Presidio Theatre debut. Formed in early 2012 by singer/songwriters Grahame Lesh and Elliott Peck, whose harmonies came as naturally as the initial songs, Midnight North was rounded out by bassist Connor O’Sullivan and drummer/banjo player Nathan Graham. 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, CA.
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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

Almost Famous Wine Company
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!)
04/04

Hot 8 Brass Band

Cornerstone Berkeley
Big Tuba Tour 2026: Drawing on the traditional jazz heritage of their hometown of New Orleans, the Hot 8 Brass Band are renowned for including elements of funk, hip hop, rap, and its local variation, “bounce” in their music. The collective earned a win in the 64th Annual Grammy Awards 2022 for their feature on John Batiste’s ‘Album of The Year’, following the nomination of their ‘The Life & Times Of,’ LP for ‘Best Regional Roots Album’ in 2013. Transcending genres and trends, Hot 8 have performed and collaborated with the likes of Jon Batiste, Blind Boys of Alabama, Basement Jaxx and Alice Russell, and provided live support for Mos Def, Lauryn Hill and Mary J Blige.
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04/04

John Doe (of X), Tom Freund

HopMonk Tavern Novato
KC Turner Presents: John Doe was born in 1977 when he arrived in Los Angeles. His previous life in Tennessee, Wisconsin & Baltimore was a great & fertile time but new music and social changes led him to events that created a life in art. He graduated from Antioch College in Baltimore in 1975, worked as a roofer, aluminum siding mechanic, and ran a poetry reading series. Ms. Meyers was his landlord in the rural black community of Simpsonville , MD. John met Exene Cervenka at the Venice poetry workshop Nov 1976 and he started working with Billy Zoom around the same time. When DJ Bonebrake joined X in mid-1977 the line up was complete
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04/04

Cesar Rosas (of Los Lobos) & Los Survivors

Moe's Alley
World-renowned guitarist, singer, and songwriter Cesar Rosas, co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning band Los Lobos, is coming to the Central Coast for a series of special performances — and he’s bringing Los Survivors with him as his official backing band. This unique collaboration unites Rosas’s legendary East L.A. rock and soul sound with the Central Coast’s own powerhouse rhythm ensemble, promising an unforgettable live experience
04/04

New Monsoon

Crazy Horse Nevada City
Celebrating over 25 years of making music, many would assert that New Monsoon is better than ever. New Monsoon’s exhilarating blend of acoustic and electric instrumentation shines in an irresistible blend of sophisticated song craft, inventive musical exploration and down-home rock-n-roll. They have a collective power that comes off as a real unified force on stage. It’s not just a band, you know? It’s something transcendental.” – Michael Shrieve (original drummer, Santana)
04/04

Goapele

Yoshi's Oakland
A Visionary of Sound, Soul, and Purpose: Goapele is more than an artist; she is a luminous presence in the world of music, a profound voice, and a tireless force of creativity whose artistry has shaped the landscape of modern R&B. Renowned for her captivating sound–a beautiful blend of soul, jazz, pop, and moody basslines–Goapele’s music transcends genres and resonates with universal truths. Her voice, ethereal yet commanding, continues to echo the complexities of life, love, and the human experience in ways that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. The Oakland native, born to a South African father who escaped apartheid and a German-Jewish mother from New York, embodies a rich, diverse heritage that has influenced not only her music but also her worldview.
04/05

Blues Explosion ft The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, Lady Bianca, Alvon Johnson, and Alabama Mike

Sweetwater Music Hall
04/05

John Doe (of X), Penelope Houston & The Jailbirds

Ivy Room
As one of the founding members of the Los Angeles punk band , John Doe was one of the most influential figures in American alternative rock during the early ’80s. In 1990, he stepped out as a solo artist, blending the uncompromising spirit of punk with country, folk, and roots rock flavors to create music that had a personality of its own without losing touch with the sensibility of . Possessing one of the richest and most expressive voices in American punk. + Penelope Houston (born December 17, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter best known as the singer for the San Francisco-based punk rock band the Avengers
04/07

Gary Numan w/ TREMOURS

Uptown Theatre Napa
JaM Cellars Presents: May, 1979. It’s an ordinary Thursday evening, which means it’s time for Top of the Pops. Amidst a zeitgeist of punk and disco, the show suddenly appears to be interrupted by a transmission from the future. A luminous synth riff echoes out, a beat drives on and up steps an otherworldly figure – part robot, part alien – to deliver an enigmatic lyric depicting some kind of android existence in a dystopian future. It’s Gary Numan fronting Tubeway Army for their breakthrough hit ‘Are ‘Friends’ Electric?’.
04/08

Scott Amendola’s Floating Parade

Ivy Room
Scott Amendola’s Floating Parade Feat: Scott Amendola, Nate Brenner, Robert Lopez, Mark Clifford, Ryan Schaeffer
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04/08

Gary Numan

The Guild Theatre
Gary Anthony James Webb (born 8 March 1958), known professionally as Gary Numan, is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He entered the music industry as frontman of the new wave band Tubeway Army. The band’s second and final album, 1979’s Replicas, reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, and spawned a UK No. 1 single with “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?”. Following the band’s split, he released his debut solo album The Pleasure Principle later in 1979, which also reached No. 1 in the UK and produced another UK No. 1 single with “Cars”.
04/09

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Presidio Theatre
Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns to the Presidio Theatre to follow-up their February 2025 sold-out shows and Mardi Gras parties. Founded in 1961, the beloved Preservation Hall is a global institution and the Jazz Band has helped to define the musical traditions of the Crescent City for more than six decades. Preservation Hall Jazz Band presents the Big Easy’s musical heritage and the wealth of New Orleans’ musical talent.
04/09

Fishbone

August Hall
In Your Face 40th Anniversary Tour
04/09

Marshall Crenshaw w/ James Mastro

Sweetwater Music Hall
04/09

Planet Booty, Top Secret Robot Alliance

Ivy Room
Planet Booty’s presents: Booty Camp Spring Break 4 Thursdays In April! Planet Booty’s presents: Booty Camp Spring Break their second ever Bay Area residency and first since 2022. Happening on the four Thursday’s in April each night features a dance heavy lineup of funk, disco, R&B, and comedy that will celebrate all aspects of their eclectic community. Complete with merit badges – every night will have a theme ranging from radical joy, body positivity, inclusivity, and living your best life – Booty Camp will be the ultimate escape from the tumult of our times
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04/09

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-
04/10

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Presidio Theatre
Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns to the Presidio Theatre to follow-up their February 2025 sold-out shows and Mardi Gras parties. Founded in 1961, the beloved Preservation Hall is a global institution and the Jazz Band has helped to define the musical traditions of the Crescent City for more than six decades. Preservation Hall Jazz Band presents the Big Easy’s musical heritage and the wealth of New Orleans’ musical talent.
04/10

George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners

Sweetwater Music Hall
04/10

Jerry’s Middle Finger

Rio Theatre
Humbly formed in 2015 by a group of professional musicians passionate about Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead, JMF started honing its one-of-a-kind sound at LA speakeasies and beachside dive bars. Audiences of all ages instantly fell in love and soon JMF was playing to packed rooms from legendary stages throughout California, Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, and Washington — dazzling new fans on the scene and pulling even the most discerning Jerry fanatics out of their seats for the first time in decades.
04/10

The Sugarhill Gang

Yoshi's Oakland
Known for “Rappers Delight”, the biggest-selling rap single of all time: In 1979, the Sugarhill Gang crashed through the walls of the urban cities and into the mainstream of society with the first worldwide rap hit, “Rapper’s Delight.” Two of the original members of this historic group, Wonder Mike (Michael Wright) and Master Gee (Guy O’Brien), had teamed up with Henry Jackson (pka Big Bank Hank) to become the now famous Sugarhill Gang. Sugarhill Gang is believed by many to be the first professional Hip Hop group, because they introduced to the masses (both in the United States and overseas) this unprecedented genre of music. “Rapper’s Delight” eventually sold over 8 million copies and went on to be the biggest-selling rap single of all time. Even today, it continues to appeal to audiences of all ages.
04/10

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.
04/10

Richard Thompson w/ Zara Phillips

Uptown Theatre Napa
JaM Cellars Presents: Richard Thompson’s musical influence cannot be overstated. Having co-founded the groundbreaking group Fairport Convention as a teenager in the ’60s, he and his bandmates invented the distinctive strain of British Folk Rock. He left the group by the age of 21 which was followed by a decade long musical partnership with his then-wife Linda, to over 30 years as a highly successful solo artist
04/11

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Presidio Theatre
Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns to the Presidio Theatre to follow-up their February 2025 sold-out shows and Mardi Gras parties. Founded in 1961, the beloved Preservation Hall is a global institution and the Jazz Band has helped to define the musical traditions of the Crescent City for more than six decades. Preservation Hall Jazz Band presents the Big Easy’s musical heritage and the wealth of New Orleans’ musical talent.
04/11

George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners

Sweetwater Music Hall
04/11

Gitkin

Cornerstone Berkeley
New Orleans-based Gitkin, also known as Brian J Gitkin, a Grammy-nominated artist and producer renowned for his production skills (working with Cedric Burnside, Bernard Purdie, Cyril Neville) and as the mastermind behind the funk ensemble Pimps Of Joytime, is experiencing surprising success with this passion project. “After years of making songs where the vocals and lyrics take the spotlights, it’s been liberating to let my guitar do the talking. With Gitkin I get to bring in my love for African, middle eastern and south american music and mix it with my native musicality that sits in American blues and funk”
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04/11

Bitch w/ Katie Cash

Ivy Room
Bitch makes witchy poet pop. She does it with violins and synthesizers. The resulting songs from her ninth studio album Bitchcraft, which came out on Kill Rock Stars February 4th, 2022, are heartbreaking, spectral, political and beautiful. Bitch is a longstanding queer music icon. For this tour, she has written a narrative play, an autobiographical “jaunt through her herstory” to take the audience on the journey of a shy and introverted child who goes on to reclaim ‘Bitch’ as a name and feminist act. This empowering, funny and heart-felt show is woven together with the huge violin-forward pop songs of Bitchcraft.
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04/11

Going to Extremes: A John Waters 80th Birthday Celebration

The UC Theatre
No matter what your pubic-politics are these days, you have to admit it’s time for everybody to go to extremes. John Waters is back on the road with a whole new radical comedy revival show whose sermon will beg the authorities to drop a net on both himself and his rabidly insane audience. Yes, they’re coming to take him away, ha-ha, ho-ho, hee-hee, but he doesn’t care. He knows his deviously demented fans will fight back with a limp-wrist fist. Nasty neuters, hetero hell-cats with benefits, flaming straight guys, butch twinks, diesels with measles, trans who dress as their masculinized moms and feminized fathers — they know they’re welcome here! Calling all rock’n’roll refugees, illegal space aliens, John Waters says climb on over the wall to the other side. He’s dressed to thrill and ready to rant about pro-punk conversion therapy, right-wing female-female impersonators, extreme amusement parks, even prank guerrilla placement of phony incendiary book titles in libraries that recently…
04/12

Sunday B3 Sessions with Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos

Madrone Art Bar
EVERY SUNDAY Recurring Event B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow 9pm-Close No Cover
04/12

Going to Extremes: A John Waters 80th Birthday Celebration

Uptown Theatre Napa
JaM Cellars Presents: John Waters (Writer/Director) Born in Baltimore, MD in 1946, John Waters was drawn to movies at an early age, particularly exploitation movies with lurid ad campaigns. He subscribed to Variety at the age of twelve, absorbing the magazine’s factual information and its lexicon of insider lingo. This early education would prove useful as the future director began his career giving puppet shows for children’s birthday parties. As a teenager, Waters began making 8-mm underground movies influenced by the likes of Jean-Luc Godard, Walt Disney, Andy Warhol, Russ Meyer, Ingmar Bergman, and Herschell Gordon Lewis. Using Baltimore, which he fondly dubbed the “Hairdo Capitol of the World,” as the setting for all his films, Waters assembled a cast of ensemble players, mostly native Baltimoreans, and friends of long standing: Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole and Edith Massey.
04/13

Motown on Mondays

Madrone Art Bar
It’s only Monday if you treat it like one! DJ Gordo Cabeza and weekly guests play originals, exclusive remixes and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs. The most talked about night in town! Starting at 7pm. Doors 4pm – 2am / 21 & up w/ID $5 cover after 8pm
04/14

Black Flag

Lost On Main Chico
Last Chance Presents… BLACK FLAG with guests TBD
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04/14

Jenny Don’t and the Spurs + Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces

Ivy Room
Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have been pioneering their own path in the music world for over a dozen years. Known for their high-energy Country Western style and captivating stage presence, they’ve garnered a global following with their infectious enthusiasm, and extensive discography, featuring three albums, an EP, and nine singles. + The big guy from out West and larger than life energy (he’s also 6’5′) performer, guitarist, singer, banjoist, songwriter, composer, entertainer, musical historian and teacher Mitch Polzak wears his heart on his sleeve and his playing in his heart.
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04/15

Habib Koite, Aly Keita, Lamine Cissokho: Mande Sila

Presidio Theatre
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
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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.
04/16

Planet Booty, Otis McDonald

Ivy Room
Planet Booty’s presents: Booty Camp Spring Break 4 Thursdays In April! Planet Booty’s presents: Booty Camp Spring Break their second ever Bay Area residency and first since 2022. Happening on the four Thursday’s in April each night features a dance heavy lineup of funk, disco, R&B, and comedy that will celebrate all aspects of their eclectic community. Complete with merit badges – every night will have a theme ranging from radical joy, body positivity, inclusivity, and living your best life – Booty Camp will be the ultimate escape from the tumult of our times
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04/17

Jerry’s Middle Finger

Sweetwater Music Hall
04/17

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Fox Theater Oakland
Play Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are pillars of the modern acoustic music world and their rich and remarkable careers span over twenty-five years. They have been hailed by Pitchfork as “modern masters of American folk” and “protectors of the American folk song” by Rolling Stone and the New York Times says “their combined voices operate beyond simple sonic harmony. There are emotional inquiries at play. If Welch’s voice delivers the good news or the hard news of the world, Rawlings’s voice comes underneath, asking how much deeper the sadness can go or what fresh heights the ecstatic can climb to.”
04/18

Grateful Shred

The Fillmore
Grateful Shred brings a fresh, high-energy take on the Grateful Dead songbook, blending deep reverence with sharp musicianship and modern edge. Familiar tunes, loose grooves, and a dance-forward live show that keeps the spirit moving.
04/18

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Fox Theater Oakland
Play Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are pillars of the modern acoustic music world and their rich and remarkable careers span over twenty-five years. They have been hailed by Pitchfork as “modern masters of American folk” and “protectors of the American folk song” by Rolling Stone and the New York Times says “their combined voices operate beyond simple sonic harmony. There are emotional inquiries at play. If Welch’s voice delivers the good news or the hard news of the world, Rawlings’s voice comes underneath, asking how much deeper the sadness can go or what fresh heights the ecstatic can climb to.”
04/18

The Disco Biscuits

The UC Theatre
Co-Presented by DJ Dials: The Disco Biscuits are a band of transformation and invention. Now 3 decades after their first launch, the Philadelphia-based group remains the pioneers of “Trance-Fusion” – bridging the gap between electronic dance music and jam rock – while consistently looking for new sonic boundaries to break and avenues to tell stories within. In the summer of 2025, The Biscuits will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary with an east coast and midwest tour surrounding four special Anniversary shows taking place over July 4th Weekend – almost exactly 30 years from their first ever show (July 5, 1995 at the University of Pennsylvania tavern, Smokey Joe’s). TDB30 shines a light on the band’s storied and impactful past, and emphasizes their continued evolution into the modern era.
04/18

Jerry’s Middle Finger

The Guild Theatre
Three decades after the loss of Jerry Garcia, a close-knit band of musicians are carrying the torch for his distinctive blend of soul, guitar, and eclectic American music. Jerry’s Middle Finger do more than celebrate the Jerry Garcia Band’s catalog; they also broadcast it to a new generation, upholding Garcia’s dedication to camaraderie and community building by creating their own family-like experience onstage. Double albums like Live at the Chapel San Francisco, May 30th, 2025 capture that experience, shining a light on JMF’s striking ability to play the Jerry Garcia Band’s music — a blend of blues, reggae, Motown, gospel, and psychedelic rock, performed from the early 1970s up until his passing in 1995 — with sincere reverence for the original material and a fresh electrified spirit that resonates with every generation.
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
04/22

Jenny Kerr Band

Madrone Art Bar
Jenny Kerr Band Swampy original Americana. Authentic SF music, no gimmicks. Songs about dogs. And leavin’. And comin’ back again. 7-9pm
04/23

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

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans
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.
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04/23

Planet Booty, Value Select

Ivy Room
Planet Booty’s presents: Booty Camp Spring Break 4 Thursdays In April! Planet Booty’s presents: Booty Camp Spring Break their second ever Bay Area residency and first since 2022. Happening on the four Thursday’s in April each night features a dance heavy lineup of funk, disco, R&B, and comedy that will celebrate all aspects of their eclectic community. Complete with merit badges – every night will have a theme ranging from radical joy, body positivity, inclusivity, and living your best life – Booty Camp will be the ultimate escape from the tumult of our times
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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 Grateful Dead Celebration ft Stu Allen, Rob Eaton, Mitch Stein,Lisa Mackey, Skip Vangela, Dino English, and Wally Ingram

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans
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.
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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

(NOLA) AXIAL TILT: A Grateful Dead Celebration ft Stu Allen, Rob Eaton, Mitch Stein,Lisa Mackey, Skip Vangela, Dino English, and Wally Ingram

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans
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.
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04/26

(NOLA) Current Futures ft Robert Walter, Stanton Moore, Will Bernard, Chris Stillwell, and Skerik

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans
Current Futures brings a deep-groove, Hammond-soaked night led by Robert Walter of The Greyboy Allstars, joined by Stanton Moore, Will Bernard, Chris Stillwell, and Skerik. Expect exploratory funk, jazz, and improvisation from a powerhouse lineup in an intimate setting. Happening Sunday, April 26 at Cafe Istanbul as part of Cafe Istanbul Nightfest.
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04/29

(NOLA) NOLATET ft Mike Dillon, Brian Haas, James Singleton, and Johnny Vidacovich

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans
NOLATET brings a one-night-only hit of fearless, groove-forward modern jazz featuring Mike Dillon, Brian Haas, James Singleton, and Johnny Vidacovich. Built on one of New Orleans’ most legendary rhythm sections and driven by deep improvisation, the band blends jazz roots with edge, swagger, and in-the-moment exploration. Catch them Wednesday, April 29 at the intimate Cafe Istanbul.
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04/30

(NOLA) Wil Blades & Friends ft Donald Harrison Jr., Otis McDonald, and Bill Summers

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans
Wil Blades leads an all-star night of deep groove and improvisation with Donald Harrison Jr., Otis McDonald, and Bill Summers, centering on soulful Hammond B-3 fire and serious rhythmic conversation. With roots stretching from Bay Area funk to New Orleans jazz royalty, this lineup brings history, muscle, and modern edge together on one stage. Catch this heavyweight collaboration at Cafe Istanbul.
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04/30

Planet Booty, DJ ModGirl

Ivy Room
Planet Booty’s presents: Booty Camp Spring Break 4 Thursdays In April! Planet Booty’s presents: Booty Camp Spring Break their second ever Bay Area residency and first since 2022. Happening on the four Thursday’s in April each night features a dance heavy lineup of funk, disco, R&B, and comedy that will celebrate all aspects of their eclectic community. Complete with merit badges – every night will have a theme ranging from radical joy, body positivity, inclusivity, and living your best life – Booty Camp will be the ultimate escape from the tumult of our times
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05/01

(NOLA) Melvin Seals & JGB + Special Guest Donald Harrison Jr.

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans
**Melvin Seals & JGB** return with their signature Hammond B-3-driven blend of soul, gospel, funk, and psychedelic jam, channeling the enduring spirit of the Jerry Garcia Band. This night features special guest **Donald Harrison Jr.**, bringing deep New Orleans roots and high-level improvisation to the mix. Happening at **Cafe Istanbul** with no songs repeated all weekend.
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05/02

(NOLA) Melvin Seals & JGB + Special Guest Robert Randolph

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans
**Melvin Seals & JGB** deliver a fresh, never-the-same-twice set of joyful, dance-fueled jam classics and deep cuts. Tonight’s special guest is **Robert Randolph**, whose fiery, soul-soaked guitar style adds a whole new dimension to the night. Another unique set at **Cafe Istanbul**, with zero repeats from Friday.
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05/02

(NOLA-LATE NIGHT) Pimps of Joytime

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans
Late-night alert: **Pimps Of Joytime** bring their only club appearance of Jazz Fest Week 2 to New Orleans for a 1:30am dance party celebrating the release of *Magic Moves* (technically early Sunday, 5/3). Known for blending Brooklyn beat, New Orleans soul, and global funk, the Pimps deliver a high-energy, sweat-it-out groove that’s equal parts swagger and musicianship. Catch this late, loud, and joyous release party at **Cafe Istanbul** with special guests and zero chill.
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05/02

Frank Zappa Tribute Night with Stinkfoot Orchestra

Lost On Main Chico
Attention Frank Zappa fans! The Stinkfoot Orchestra is a 14-piece ensemble tribute to Zappa featuring Zappa alumnus, Napoleon Murphy Brock! Don’t miss your chance to experience Zappa’s music the way it was meant to be played!
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05/03

(NOLA) Garaj Mahal ft Kai Eckhardt, Oz Ezzeldin, Fareed Haque, and Greg Fundis

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans
**Garaj Mahal** delivers a high-level fusion of jazz, funk, and global influences, blending deep improvisation with serious dance-floor pull. Featuring Kai Eckhardt, Fareed Haque, Oz Ezzeldin, and Greg Fundis, the band brings decades of shared musical chemistry and adventurous groove to every set. Catch this intimate, shut-up-and-listen-meets-move-your-feet experience at **Cafe Istanbul**.
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05/03

(NOLA-LATE NIGHT) Fareed Haque Trio ft Herlin Riley & Mark Brooks

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans
Late-night alert and Nightfest finale: **Fareed Haque** closes out Cafe Istanbul Nightfest with a one-of-a-kind trio set alongside New Orleans legends **Herlin Riley** and **Mark Brooks**. Blending jazz, global influences, and fearless improvisation, this is the first time these three world-class players have taken the stage together. Doors at 11:30pm, music at midnight (early 5/4) at **Cafe Istanbul** for a fitting, high-level sendoff to the week.
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05/05

The Wood Brothers

The Fillmore
The Wood Brothers bring their signature blend of folk, blues, gospel, and roots music to the stage with rich harmonies, deep grooves, and soulful songwriting. An intimate yet powerful live show that feels both timeless and right on time.
05/08

The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton present AVTT/PTTN

The Masonic
Mike Patton and The Avett Brothers took the stage together to perform as the collaborative project AVTT/PTTN in front of a live audience for the first time, playing selections from their freshly released self-titled debut album. The performance took place on Tuesday as part of the Grammy Museum’s “New York Evening” series at NYC’s Loreto Theater at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, with Patton and the Avetts running through four songs from the LP: “Dark Night of the Soul,” “Heaven’s Breath,” “Eternal Love,” and “Received.”
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05/08

The Brothers Comatose

Rio Theatre
Moe’s Alley presents The Brothers Comatose! Fusing old school string band instrumentation with rock and roll exuberance, The Brothers Comatose cement their status as standard bearers of a thriving, innovative West Coast roots movement on their intoxicating new album, Golden Grass. Recorded with co-producers Greg Holden and Tim Bluhm, the collection is as diverse and enthralling as the California landscape itself.
05/08

Storm Large

Presidio Theatre
Storm Large is the famed musician, actor, playwright, and author well-known to Bay Area audiences from singing in The City’s clubs in the 1990s to her frequent guest appearances with Pink Martini. Known as a ‘vocal Swiss army knife,’ Large pushes the limits of the Great American Songbook and touches on jazz, rock, and pop with her flawless vibrato. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova and was seen on the 2021 season of America’s Got Talent. She has a cult-like following and we are thrilled to present her at the Presidio Theatre.
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05/15

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

El Dorado County Fairgrounds
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
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05/16

Cimafunk

The UC Theatre
With a name and image that pays tribute to the Cimarrons – Cubans of African descent that resisted slavery – and music and showmanship that re-embodies funk legends from the last century, the medical-school student turned funk artist has developed into a musical force crafting the sonic future of the island and a global, cultural phenomenon that unites and celebrates blackness across borders, oceans and languages. Performing with La Tribu (The Tribe), his 9-piece band from Havana, Cimafunk has electrified global audiences on massive stages and worldwide temples of music, making a name for himself as one of the great showmen of today. After three consecutive Grammy nominations, a Latin Grammy nomination for “Record of the Year”
05/17

Cimafunk

Moe's Alley
Erik Alejandro Iglesias Rodr’guez (born 1989), known professionally as Cimafunk, is a Grammy-nominated Cuban musician known for mixing funk and hip hop with Cuban and Afro-Caribbean music. His most recent album, Pa’ Tu Cuerpa, was released in 2024
05/19

The Afghan Whigs w/ Mercury Rev

The Fillmore
Live 105 welcomes The Afghan Whigs on their 40th Anniversary Tour, celebrating four decades of dark, soulful alt-rock, with special guests Mercury Rev. A night of cinematic sound, raw emotion, and iconic songs from two genre-defining bands.
05/22

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

Napa Valley Expo
EXPERIENCE BOTTLEROCK in Napa Ca. – A festival experience like no other. Eat world-class cuisine, drink exceptional beverages, experience unforgettable activities & sites, and listen to incredible live music–all in one weekend
05/27

Yellowcard, New Found Glory, Plain White T’s

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
LIVE 105 presents The Up Up Down Down Tour: Yellowcard is an American rock band who formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1997. Their official lineup currently consists of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Ryan Key, who was previously a guest vocalist, lead guitarist Ryan Mendez, bassist Josh Portman and violinist Sean Mackin. Mackin is the only remaining original member. Primarily a pop-punk group, their music is recognized for having a distinct and unique sound in its genre due to their prominent use of a violin.
05/29

Alabama Shakes

Greek Theatre
The Athens, AL-raised band, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, and bassist Zac Cockrell exploded onto the scene in 2012 with their debut album Boys & Girls, (ATO Records), which entered Billboard’s Independent Albums chart at No. 1. Boys & Girls earned the band multiple GRAMMY nominations and was hailed as one of the year’s best albums by numerous publications, including Rolling Stone, which also named lead single “Hold On” the #1 Best Song of 2012.
05/30

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

Monte Rio Amphitheater
Bringing the Spirit of Terrapin Crossroads Back on the Road – Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family are proud to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow in 2026. More than a concert series, the Roadshow carries forward the spirit, sound, and sense of belonging that defined Terrapin Crossroads, creating a traveling home for this music and the community that has always followed it.
05/30

Alabama Shakes

Greek Theatre
The Athens, AL-raised band, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, and bassist Zac Cockrell exploded onto the scene in 2012 with their debut album Boys & Girls, (ATO Records), which entered Billboard’s Independent Albums chart at No. 1. Boys & Girls earned the band multiple GRAMMY nominations and was hailed as one of the year’s best albums by numerous publications, including Rolling Stone, which also named lead single “Hold On” the #1 Best Song of 2012.
05/31

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

Monte Rio Amphitheater
Bringing the Spirit of Terrapin Crossroads Back on the Road – Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family are proud to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow in 2026. More than a concert series, the Roadshow carries forward the spirit, sound, and sense of belonging that defined Terrapin Crossroads, creating a traveling home for this music and the community that has always followed it.
06/04

Paul Simon

Frost Amphitheatre
Stanford Live and Goldenvoice Present: A Quiet Celebration – Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon is returning to the stage with his Quiet Celebration Tour, a special series of performances showcasing his most beloved songs in an intimate setting. From classics like The Sound of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water to solo favorites such as Graceland and You Can Call Me Al, this tour offers a unique opportunity to experience Simon’s poetic storytelling and masterful musicianship up close.
06/05

Jerry’s Middle Finger

The Chapel
(((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.
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06/05

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton

Presidio Theatre
Ms. Lisa Fischer is at the peak of her powers, blazing her own path, reveling in the chance to dive into every vocal possibility. While she carries traces of the legendary stars with whom she’s collaborated over four decades, Ms. Lisa Fischer is a constellation in her own right, singing songs with “amazing power, energy, and projection” enthuses Keith Richards, after 26 years of making music with Ms. Lisa Fischer in the Rolling Stones.
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06/06

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

SoMo Village Event Center
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

The Chapel
(((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.
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06/06

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton

Presidio Theatre
Ms. Lisa Fischer is at the peak of her powers, blazing her own path, reveling in the chance to dive into every vocal possibility. While she carries traces of the legendary stars with whom she’s collaborated over four decades, Ms. Lisa Fischer is a constellation in her own right, singing songs with “amazing power, energy, and projection” enthuses Keith Richards, after 26 years of making music with Ms. Lisa Fischer in the Rolling Stones.
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06/11

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

Black Oak Ranch
An intimate gathering in gorgeous Mendocino County featuring four days of mighty fine music, camping under the stars, and activities for the whole family. In this our 20th year, we will continue to emphasize the music of Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead in both acoustic and electric formats.
06/14

Brit Floyd, The Moon, The Wall and Beyond

Meritage Resort
Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Brit Floyd is a Pink Floyd tribute band formed in 2011 in Liverpool, England,by Damian Darlington.
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06/20

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

Meritage Resort
Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Buckle up for a high-octane horn-driven ride with Dave Koz and the Summer Horns, David Stephen Koz (born March 27, 1963) is an American saxophonist, composer, record producer, and radio personality based in Los Angeles, California.
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06/20

Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much?

Presidio Theatre
Stewart Copeland, world famous drummer, founder of The Police–the most successful rock band of the 1980’s–composer of film scores, video games, and operas, multi Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, writer and filmmaker, appears in his first American spoken-word tour, to talk about it all in his usual funny, intelligent, sharp and unique way. An evening of conversation with photos, videos, and Q&A about his incredible life as a performer, musician, entertainer, and writer.
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06/30

Cymande

The UC Theatre
Cymande’s longevity and success has been achieved by its totally original style and exclusively self-penned songs, welding together the diverse strands of reggae and Rastafarian rhythms with funk, soul, R&B, jazz, rock, African music and West Indian folk the band grew up with. The Music of Cymande conveys a true spirit of togetherness reflected in the band’s emblem which incorporates a dove symbolizing peace and love.
07/02

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

Nevada City Fairgrounds
The 2026 HSMF is located in Grass Valley, CA at the picturesque Nevada County Fairgrounds. Lineup featuring: 34th Annual High Sierra Music Festival 7/2-7/5 ft The Word, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, Cymande, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Dumpstaphunk, Eggy, Lebo & Friends, Mountain Grass,The Rumble, Big Something, The Breaks, Judith Hill, Steve Poltz, Lespecial, Balthvs, Dizgo, Pink Talking Fish, Marty O’Reilly, Magoo, Sway Wild, River Eckert, Boy Golden, Cassandra Lewis, Paul McDonald, Psychodelics, Rose City Band, Scott Pemberton, Steely Dead, The Point, The Westones, Family Company, Minor Gold, The Moga Family Band
07/04

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

Meritage Resort
Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Primus (/_pra_m_s/ PRY-m_s) is an American rock band formed in El Sobrante, California in 1984. As of March 2025, the band is composed of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry “Ler” LaLonde, and drummer John “Hoffer” Hoffman. Primus originally formed in 1984 + The Claypool Lennon Delirium is an American rock band, composed of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, known for his work in Primus, guitarist/vocalist Sean Ono Lennon from The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, keyboardist/vocalist Jo‹o Nogueira from Stone Giant, and drummer Paulo Baldi of Cake. Lennon classified the group’s music as “progadelic
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07/17

Bob Moses & Cannons

Greek Theatre
LIVE 105 presents Afterglow Tour: Bob Moses, the Vancouver-bred duo consisting of Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance, came to life in the Brooklyn underground scene in 2012. Early single releases on taste-making electronic label Scissor & Thread led to signing with Domino and the late 2015 release of their debut album Days Gone By and it’s hit single “Tearing Me Up.” Meshing guitar licks, a moody smolder and a dash of dance-floor ambience with lyrical depth and classic songwriting, the duo created a sound that appeals equally to club goers and rock music fans. Translating their sound seamlessly to the live performance realm, years of nonstop global touring – including appearances at every major festival from Glastonbury and Coachella, to Burning Man, EDC and beyond – cemented the duo’s live reputation and repeated recognition as Resident Advisor’s Best Live Act. + CANNONS blend dreamy electro-pop, glittering disco and nocturnal alt-rock into a signature sound that’s both cinematic and danceable Los…
07/23

The Fray, Dashboard Confessional

Greek Theatre
Summer Of Light Tour: The Fray is an American rock band from Denver, Colorado, formed in 2002 by schoolmates Isaac Slade and Joe King. + Dashboard Confessional is an American emo band from Boca Raton, Florida, formed in 1999 and led by singer Chris Carrabba.
07/24

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

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre
Bringing the Spirit of Terrapin Crossroads Back on the Road – Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family are proud to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow in 2026. More than a concert series, the Roadshow carries forward the spirit, sound, and sense of belonging that defined Terrapin Crossroads, creating a traveling home for this music and the community that has always followed it.
07/25

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

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre
Bringing the Spirit of Terrapin Crossroads Back on the Road – Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family are proud to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow in 2026. More than a concert series, the Roadshow carries forward the spirit, sound, and sense of belonging that defined Terrapin Crossroads, creating a traveling home for this music and the community that has always followed it.
07/26

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

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre
Bringing the Spirit of Terrapin Crossroads Back on the Road – Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family are proud to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow in 2026. More than a concert series, the Roadshow carries forward the spirit, sound, and sense of belonging that defined Terrapin Crossroads, creating a traveling home for this music and the community that has always followed it.
08/02

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead

Meritage Resort
Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Joe Russo’s Almost Dead is an American rock band formed in 2013 that mainly covers the music of the Grateful Dead. Formed by Furthur and Benevento/Russo Duo drummer Joe Russo, the band played their first show on January 26, 2013, at the Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to drummer Joe Russo, the band also includes Ween’s bassist Dave Dreiwitz, keyboardist Marco Benevento, Scott Metzger on guitar and vocals, and Tom Hamilton of Brothers Past and American Babies on guitar and vocals
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08/10

Little Feat

Fox Theater Oakland
The Last Farewell Tour: With tongue stuck somewhat in cheek, Little Feat announces “The Last Farewell Tour,” which will begin in April 2026. It’s definitely not an absolute, never-gonna-play again statement. This wind-down will take several years to accomplish, and while it does, Feat will continue to perform and record as long as they are able. It’s a retirement from the travel of touring. Little Feat began in 1969 when Frank Zappa told Lowell George he should start his own band.
08/12

Tedeschi Trucks Band, Lukas Nelson

Greek Theatre
Future Soul 2026 Tour: Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB) is a GRAMMY Award-winning 12-piece rock and soul powerhouse that holds the well-deserved reputation as one of the best live acts touring today. Led by husband & wife, guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, “two of the best roots rock musicians of their generation” (NPR), TTB is known for its world-class musicianship and contemporary blend of a wide range of American musical influences that define their extensive catalog. Since forming in 2010, TTB’s caravan has traveled countless miles to bring their music to audiences around the world. With a large catalog that spans rock, blues, jazz and even country, no setlist is ever the same,
08/15

GOOSE

Frost Amphitheatre
Stanford Live and Goldenvoice Present: Goose is an American rock band known for their genre-blending sound, improvisational live performances, and dedicated fan base. Founded in Connecticut, the band–Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), and Cotter Ellis (vocals, drums)–has evolved from basement shows to headlining iconic venues like Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Red Rocks Amphitheater
08/15

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

Salty Gebhardt Amphitheater Truckee
Bringing the Spirit of Terrapin Crossroads Back on the Road – Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family are proud to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow in 2026. More than a concert series, the Roadshow carries forward the spirit, sound, and sense of belonging that defined Terrapin Crossroads, creating a traveling home for this music and the community that has always followed it.
08/15

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

Salty Gebhardt Amphitheater Truckee
Bringing the Spirit of Terrapin Crossroads Back on the Road – Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family are proud to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow in 2026. More than a concert series, the Roadshow carries forward the spirit, sound, and sense of belonging that defined Terrapin Crossroads, creating a traveling home for this music and the community that has always followed it.
08/15

The Head And The Heart

Meritage Resort
Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band. They were formed in the summer of 2009 by Josiah Johnson (vocals, guitar, percussion) and Jonathan Russell (vocals, guitar, percussion). The band currently includes Russell, Charity Rose Thielen (violin, guitar, vocals), Chris Zasche (bass), Kenny Hensley (piano), Tyler Williams (drums), and Matt Gervais (guitar, vocals).
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08/15

Thee Sacred Souls, LA LOM, The Womack Sisters

Greek Theatre
Thee Sacred Souls released their self-titled debut album in 2022 on Daptone Records after the viral success of their single “Can I Call You Rose?”. What followed has been a remarkable rise for this young San Diego 7-piece, bringing their own version of SoCal “souldies” to a new generation of listeners. + In the vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles’s music scene, LA LOM stands out for its ability to seamlessly weave together the diverse genres and cultures of the city into its music. Short for The Los Angeles League of Musicians, LA LOM is composed of LA natives Zac Sokolow (Guitar), Jake Faulkner (Bass), and Nicholas Baker (Drums/Percussion)
08/26

Courtney Barnett

The Fillmore
Courtney Barnett brings her Creature of Habit Tour with sharp wit, fuzzy guitars, and irresistibly honest songwriting. A smart, laid-back indie rock show packed with heart, humor, and hooks.
09/30

Jack Johnson + G. Love

Greek Theatre
SURFILMUSIC Tour 2026: Jack is excited to share some big news, he’s heading back out on the road next year! The SURFILMUSIC 2026 North American Tour will bring Jack and the band coast-to-coast for 43 shows from June through October. It’s been a few years since the last full tour, and this one brings together everything Jack loves: surf, film, music, good friends, and community.
10/01

Jack Johnson + G. Love

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

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