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

06/04

Frank Catalano’s Miles and Coltrane Centennial Celebration (7 & 9:15pm)

Frank will celebrate the anniversary of his #1 charting album, Love Supreme Collective, while honoring the 100th birthdays of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with classics from both legends. He’ll also perform tracks from his new #1 Billboard charting album, Set Me Free, alongside beloved tunes he’s recorded with Tony Bennett and a few surprises.

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.

06/05

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton

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

06/05

The Human League w/ Soft Cell & Alison Moyet

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

06/05

Thievery Corporation

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

06/05

Grateful First Fridays on Haight Street ft. Playing The Dead, Jason Movrich & Friends

O'Reilly's Pub

Celebrating the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band and more

06/05

Jonathan Richman ft Tommy Larkins on drums

Richman (founder of Modern Lovers) is one of America’s most unique and dynamic songwriters…” — Nashville Scene “Richman didn’t need much else besides a beat to work his magic.” — New York Daily News “Buy tickets early. Buy tickets often. This is just good general life advice, but even more so when you’re talking about Jonathan Richman. Don’t get denied at the door, don’t leave things up to chance: You will regret it.” — Nashville Scene

06/05

Elliott Peck & Graham Lesh: Sunset Series

OUTDOOR SUNSET SERIES with ELLIOTT PECK & GRAHAME LESH Elliot Peck – As one of the most sought-after vocalists on the West Coast, Elliott Peck has made a name for herself lending harmonies to everyone from Phil Lesh and Bob Weir to Jackie Greene and Lukas Nelson. Grahame Lesh – Based in the musical hotbed of Marin County, California, Grahame Lesh is a guitar player and singer-songwriter for Midnight North, Phil Lesh & Friends, & the Terrapin Family Band.

06/05

Frank Catalano’s Miles and Coltrane Centennial Celebration (7 & 9:30pm)

06/05

SOUL Brass Band

Euclid Manor

New Orleans powerhouse SOUL Brass Band returns to California this June for a high-energy run of performances bringing the spirit, rhythm, and unmistakable sound of the Crescent City to stages across the West Coast. Led by drummer and vocalist Derrick “Smoker” Freeman, the band features an all-star lineup of celebrated New Orleans musicians including sousaphonist Miles Lyons, saxophonist James Martin, trumpeter Mark Levron, keyboardist Kyle Cripps, and drummer/vocalist Kyle Sharamitaro (AKA ShaBram). Together, the group delivers a bold fusion of funk, jazz, soul, hip-hop, and second-line culture that has made SOUL Brass Band one of the most dynamic live acts emerging from New Orleans today.

06/05

Wiley’s Coyotes All Star Band

Eric Wiley Coyotes band features funk and Reggae Originals and covers with solos by all band members reminiscent of the classic bands of many decades. The music is a mix of cover tunes and originals with strong influence from the New Orleans style of music that focuses on Reggae and funk with solos done in the jazz tradition.

SoMo Village Event Center

06/06

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

A family friendly musical event in celebration of Sonoma County’s wildlands! Featuring Elephant Revival, Sam Grisman Project, Mikaela Davis, Hot Buttered Rum, MaMuse, Danny Goldberg’s Sound Immersion Experience, and more special guests.There will be environmental information booths and presentations focusing on local issues, an eclectic assortment of craft and food vendors, art, kids’ activities, and more! Proceeds will benefit local environmental organizations. Experience a day of inspiration, rhythm, and community connection with offerings like a Sound Immersion circle led by Danny Goldberg, a conversation on Environmental Activism from Julia Butterfly, Basic Human Needs from Wavy Gravy, family fun from Big Fun Circus, and more workshops and presentations from local activists & community organizers.

06/06

Jerry’s Middle Finger

The Chapel

06/06

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton

06/06

Booker T. Jones

The Freight

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

06/06

Thievery Corporation

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

06/06

PABSY: AllStar Disco Funk Spectacular

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

06/06

Jonathan Richman ft Tommy Larkins on the drums

Bottom of the Hill

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

06/06

The Hot Licks: Celebrating the Music of Dan Hicks

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

06/06

Paul Oakenfold & The Crystal Method w/ Liquid Tod

The Regency Ballroom

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

06/06

Frank Catalano’s Miles and Coltrane Centennial Celebration (7 & 9:30pm)

06/06

SOUL Brass Band

Sausalito Cruising Club

The Sausalito Cruising Club is a private club for members and their guests. Guest tickets can be purchased through this link as Non-Member. New Orleans powerhouse SOUL Brass Band returns to California this June for a high-energy run of performances bringing the spirit, rhythm, and unmistakable sound of the Crescent City to stages across the West Coast. Led by drummer and vocalist Derrick “Smoker” Freeman, the band features an all-star lineup of celebrated New Orleans musicians including sousaphonist Miles Lyons, saxophonist James Martin, trumpeter Mark Levron, keyboardist Kyle Cripps, and drummer/vocalist Kyle Sharamitaro (AKA ShaBram). Together, the group delivers a bold fusion of funk, jazz, soul, hip-hop, and second-line culture that has made SOUL Brass Band one of the most dynamic live acts emerging from New Orleans today.

06/07

Booker T. Jones

The Freight

06/07

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

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

06/07

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

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

06/07

Jonathan Richman ft Tommy Larkins on the drums

Bottom of the Hill

06/07

Dogs In A Pile

Something organic has been blooming from Asbury Park, New Jersey, and is now making its way around the world. Dogs In A Pile, a band of five twenty somethings with old souls and limitless chops, is waking people up to the timeless and ineffable joys of psychedelic-tinged jazz-funk rock n’ roll. This is one of the busiest touring bands of today, averaging 130 live shows per year since 2022. The road has become their creative engine, generating a rapidly growing catalog of original tunes. Distroid, the band’s newest album, is a 10-song collection featuring long-awaited studio versions of some of the Dogs’ most beloved repertoire.

06/07

Jenny Kerr Band

Jenny Kerr is a gifted songwriter, bringing in the traditions of blues and honkey tonk while retaining a singular voice that is honest and strong. Her songs are personal and universal at once, with anthemic stories told simply and well and a balance between vulnerability and ballsy sass.

06/07

Frank Catalano’s Miles and Coltrane Centennial Celebration (7 & 9:30pm)

06/07

Vintage Rock Night ft Dirty Cello & The Rockbusters

Napa Yard

On June 7, at the Napa Yard in Napa, the folks from Not Loud Concerts present Summer Sessions – Vintage Rock Night! Designed with the audience’s comfort in mind, this short festival will be held in the beautiful outdoor space at Napa Yard. There will be 2 vintage rock bands on stage at the same time dueling it out and trading songs. This concert will feature the high-energy rock band, Dirty Cello who are known for their crazy and electrifying performances of everything from the the Stones to CCR. They’ll be paired with The Rockbusters, a roaring nostalgia-filled cover band playing all of your favorite songs from the ’80s. Bring a chair or sit in one of the ones provided or get up and dance under the stars, to all your favorite songs at Vintage Rock Night. Nearby Napa Yard will be offering beer, craft cocktails, and BBQ.

06/07

Total Accord Festival: The Seshen, AroMa & more

4-Star Theatre

Total Accord is a creative agency building harmonious experiences in Music & Entertainment. Focusing on artist bookings and artist management, TAA advocates for Bay Area artists to reach a wider audience, while staying true to themselves, their values, and their unique approaches to music. Owned and operated in San Francisco, CA, TAA started in early 2024 by Tyla Jones (El Rio, The Chapel, Join the Movement Coalition).

06/07

BO-AK

Hotel Utah

This year’s follow-up show to our date last year that resulted in our live debut “Good Trouble at The Hotel Utah,” from last August. Come for two fresh sets of funk, jam, jazz, rock and whatever else cures what ails you!

06/08

Motown on Mondays

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

06/09

Blackberry Smoke

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

06/09

Mihali

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

06/09

SOUL Brass Band

The Guild Theatre

06/09

Dogs In A Pile

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

06/10

Dogs In A Pile

06/10

Mihali

Cornerstone Berkeley

06/10

SOUL Brass Band

06/10

Kazemde George

Brooklyn-based saxophonist Kazemde George, a rising star in modern improvised music, creates unique musical landscapes by blending different traditions from within the African diaspora, from Bebop to Rumba, Bossa Nova, Hip Hop, and more.

06/11

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

Black Oak Ranch

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

06/11

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers

Palace of Fine Arts

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

06/11

Sonamo

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

06/11

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

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

06/11

Mihali

Mystic Theatre

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

06/11

SOUL Brass Band

Crazy Horse Nevada City

Soul Brass Band is the genre-bending creation of New Orleans percussionist and frontman Derrick “Smoker” Freeman, joined by an all-star cast of New Orleans heavyweights. Their sound is a fearless fusion of hip hop, jazz, second line tradition, classic soul, and street-born swagger — modern, infectious, and undeniably alive. Featuring Grammy-winning tubist Miles Lyons, Billboard-charting saxophonist James Martin, and a rotating lineup of elite New Orleans talent.

06/11

Bon Bon Vivant + Tracorum

Bon Bon Vivant’s dynamic sound fuses the pulse of their New Orleans home with the grit of indie and the heart of Americana. In the hands of frontwoman Abigail Cosio and saxophonist/vocalist Jeremy Kelley, Bon Bon Vivant’s music is a tribute to life, from the chaotic to the captivating and everything in between. + Tracorum’s contagious musical journeying is a piano fueled blend of southern rock, soul, honky tonk, and roots americana. Rhythmic diversity adds elements of funk, caribbean and gospel stomp to their unique feel good sound.

06/11

Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet

The most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz for more than half a century, virtuoso pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdes celebrates 60 years of musical alchemy with the SFJAZZ premiere of his Royal Quartet project. The son of Cuban pianist Bebo Valdes, the winner of seven GRAMMYs and six Latin GRAMMY Awards joined Armando Romeu’s celebrated Cuban Orchestra of Modern Music in 1967, a time when the communist government still considered American jazz anti-revolutionary. He was already recognized as the most formidable pianist of his generation when he launched Irakere in 1973 with a phenomenal cast that included saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval.

06/11

Veotis Latchison (7 & 9:15pm)

Veotis Latchison is an innovative songwriter, producer, and vocalist from Oakland, California. His artistic expression is deeply influenced by a mix of hip hop, R&B, soul, and jazz, drawing inspiration from artists like James Brown, D’Angelo, Donny Hathaway, Big yuki, Robert Glasper etc. widely known as a strong spirited Vocalist Veotis plays extensively throughout the bay and beyond. His original music is best described as “Epic story tellings of a young man trying for better”.

06/12

SOUL SKA

SOUL SKA is a 9-piece San Francisco Bay Area Ska/Rocksteady collective formed in 2014 dedicated to keeping SKA music alive! The band serves up a high-energy mix of original & 1st and 2nd wave Jamaican/UK ska classics.

06/12

Brit Floyd

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

06/12

Tiny Desk Contest On the Road 2026

Bimbo's 365 Club

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

06/12

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

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

06/12

Tracorum & Bon Bon Vivant

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

06/12

Eric Thompson & Dead Roots Revival

Ashkenaz

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

06/12

The Smithereens

Since their formation in Carteret, New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have earned a reputation as one of America’s most enduring rock bands. Founding members Pat DiNizio (vocals/guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar/vocals), Mike Mesaros (bass/vocals), and Dennis Diken (drums/vocals) built a distinctive sound rooted in the melodic punch of the British Invasion, fused with the raw energy of American garage rock.

06/12

Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol

06/12

SOUL Brass Band

06/12

The Samples

The Samples is an American rock band formed in Boulder, Colorado in 1987. The band’s name came from the members’ early sustenance on food samples from the local grocery store, 33 years after starting his full-fledged music career with The Samples, Sean Kelly continues to delight fans with music that transcends genres, age and shatters the rules of the established music industry. Throughout his career, Sean has been the driving influence of 20 albums and over 1 million records sold.

06/12

Ryan MacNeill and the Big Deal, Pabsy, The Mad Archaic

Ryan MacNeill and The Big Deal Cosmic Country from Oakland, California. + Pabsy is the bay area’s premiere trance fusion Jamband. Based in San Francisco, the members have been playing together since their early upbringing in Menlo Park. Classic yet pushing musical boundaries! & Mad Archaic is a psychedelic dance journey where memorable songs expand and explode into far-reaching jams. Music for your mind and your feet.

06/12

David Nelson Band

HopMonk Tavern Novato

KC Turner Presents: Cookout Concert Series David’s 83rd Birthday Celebration! David Nelson (guitar/ vocals) Founding member of the New Riders of the Purple Sage and long time musical partner of Jerry Garcia’s dating back to 1962 in the pre-Grateful Dead bluegrass band, The Wildwood Boys. Nelson was also a member of the Jerry Garcia Acoustic B and (and appears on their 1988 album release “Almost Acoustic” and 2010’s “Ragged But Right”) and performed on three Grateful Dead albums – “Aoxomoxoa”, “Workingman’s Dead” & “American Beauty” – playing the iconic electric guitar solo on ‘Box of Rain’. Nelson has also performed as a member of Phil Lesh and Friends.

06/12

Arturo Sandoval (7:30 & 9:30pm)

Yoshi's Oakland

A protege of the legendary Dizzy Gillespie, ARTURO SANDOVAL was born in Artemisa, Cuba, on November 6, 1949–just two years after Gillespie first introduced Latin influences into American jazz. From humble beginnings, Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at twelve, but it wasn’t long before the fire of jazz took hold. Today, he stands as one of the most brilliant and multifaceted musicians of our time: a virtuoso of trumpet and flugelhorn, a masterful pianist, timbalero, composer, and a fearless innovator whose artistry has captivated millions around the globe. Sandoval is renowned as one of the most dynamic performers alive.

06/12

Greg Abate Quartet (7 & 9:30pm)

Greg Abate is an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, and composer known for his fiery bebop and hard-bop style. A Berklee-trained musician, he performed early in his career with Ray Charles and later with the Artie Shaw Orchestra under Dick Johnson. Over decades of international touring and recording, Abate has built a reputation as one of the leading modern interpreters of the bebop tradition.

06/13

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

In Concert: The Never Ending Tour

06/13

Brit Floyd

06/13

The Psychedelic Furs w/ We Are Scientists

JaM Cellars Presents: The Psychedelic Furs may not have invented rock & roll per se, but their influence since arriving on the post-punk scorched-earth landscape four decades ago has reverberated and resonated among all those who cherish the sweet-and-sour spot where rawness and romanticism meet. Born out of the UK post-punk scene and led by vocalist and songwriter Richard Butler, and his bass-wielding brother Tim, the Furs quickly developed as one of the premiere bands at college and alternative radio scoring a flurry of major hits with “Love My Way,” “Pretty In Pink,” “Heaven,” “The Ghost In You,” and “Heartbreak Beat”

06/13

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

Almost Famous Wine Company

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

06/13

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

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

06/13

Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet

06/13

Fairfax Festival ft All-Star tribute to Bob Weir, Monroe + April Grisman & The Beautiful Hang Gang, F.A.T. Betty, Loma Alta, and much more

Downtown Fairfax

A weekend of music, arts, and fun in Fairfax, California The Fairfax Festival features incredible FREE live music from rock to blues, folk, and more. There’s music from noon to 6pm Saturday and Sunday on all three stages. The fun goes on after the Festival closes at our many local music venues.

06/13

Fairfax Festival After Party ft The Crooked Stuff, SOUL SKA, Sunhunter, The K.I.D.

The Fairfax Festival features incredible FREE live music from rock to blues, folk, and more. There’s music from noon to 6pm Saturday and Sunday on all three stages. The fun goes on after the Festival closes at our many local music venues like Peri’s!

06/13

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers

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

06/13

The Gold Souls, Floratura

Winter Williams presents: The driving grooves of funk, rich textures of soul, and the compelling storytelling of the blues converge through The Gold Souls’ unique brand of boogie. Captivating lyrics tell modern tales, while fresh arrangements propel a classic sound, inspiring audiences everywhere with positive messages straight from the heart to the dance floor. Led by the dynamic Juniper Waller, the group is made up of young talent hailing from the Bay and Sacramento areas, and boasts the region’s first all women horn section. + Floratura invites listeners to float downstream and melt into an oasis of wonder and discovery. Drawing from a variety of influences, the California-bred alternative neo-soul r&b band serves hope and beauty. Exploring genres utilizing colorful harmonies, spicy, catchy melodies, and extensive improvisation. The psychedelic atmosphere creates an oasis for listening, dancing and feeling welcome.

06/13

Dogs in a Pile

The Guild Theatre

06/13

Arturo Sandoval (7:30 & 9:30pm)

Yoshi's Oakland

06/13

Mads Tolling & Peppino D’Agostino

HopMonk Tavern Novato

KC Turner Presents: Two-time Grammy Award-winning violinist Mads Tolling is a former member of Turtle Island Quartet, Stanley Clarke’s Band, and he most recently performed with Bob Weir & Wolf Bros. Mads is known for his vibrant blend of jazz, folk, and classical music, and with his violin he doesn’t shy away from getting down with the grooves of funk and R&B as well. This evening, he joins forces with Italian guitar master Peppino D’Agostino, celebrated for his poetic fingerstyle technique and innovative compositions. Peppino has recorded nineteen albums, performed in over thirty-nine countries and international festivals and concert halls. Guitar Player listed him as one of the 50 best acoustic guitarists of all time. For only their third appearance together, Mads and Peppino journey across genres and continents. The program features original works from both artists alongside inspired interpretations of classics–from Django Reinhardt and Astor Piazzolla to Ray Charles and The Beatles. Each piece highlights the duo’s shared passion…

06/13

Greg Abate Quartet (7 & 9:30pm)

06/14

Brit Floyd, The Moon, The Wall and Beyond

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

06/14

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

In Concert: The Never Ending Tour

06/14

Stern Grove Festival: Peter Cat Recording Co.

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

06/14

Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet

06/14

Fairfax Festival ft Lebo & Friends, The Heeters Winona Wagner, The Beau Beau Band, Jenny Kerr Band, Talley Up!, and much more

Downtown Fairfax

06/14

April & Monroe Grisman w/ The Beautiful Hang Gang

American, Soul, Reggae & Rock’n’Roll

06/14

Greg Abate Quartet (7 & 9:15pm)

06/15

Motown on Mondays

06/15

Sir Woman

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

06/16

An Evening with Lucinda Williams and Her Band

The Guild Theatre

Country, Singer/Songwriter, Blues Lucinda Williams “My dad, as a poet, always told me to never censor myself – that’s one of his cardinal rules of creative writing,” says multiple-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. “That became my motto which I’ve stuck by all these years.” Miller Williams’ advice clearly is born out on Lucinda’s powerful eighteenth studio album, the provocative World’s Gone Wrong. “I felt a sense of urgency in making this record,” she adds. Filled with gut-wrenching topical songs, the album’s ten tracks were written and recorded in a blast of collaborative creativity as Lucinda and her cowriters – primarily husband/manager/co-producer Tom Overby and guitarist Doug Pettibone – grappled with events transpiring during the spring of 2025. A whole other album had been in the works, but that “urgency” to address our current cataclysmic situation motivated Lucinda and company to cut World’s Gone Wrong in direct response. “Music is a powerful weapon,” she points out. “I want this record to make…

06/17

Brett Dennen

Art Is Life A One of A Kind Celebration | Brett Michael Dennen (born October 28, 1979) is an American folk/pop singer-songwriter from Central California. His seventh studio album, See the World was released in July 2021. Dennen grew up in Central Valley, Ca. in a small farm town; homeschooled, and spent much of his time learning to play music, becoming proficient in the guitar, he began writing his own songs.

06/17

Stu Allen & Mars Hotel

Ashkenaz

A Grateful Dead Night: 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),

06/18

Israel Vibration & Roots Radics w/ Reggae Angels

A living lesson in fortitude, the vocal trio of Cecil “Skeley” Spence, Albert “Apple Gabriel” Craig, and Lascelle “Wiss” Bulgin overcame adversity, illness, and poverty to become one of the finest roots groups in Jamaica’s history. All three had been afflicted by polio and first became acquainted, albeit briefly, at Kingston’s Mona Rehabilitation Clinic. The three teens had individually all previously converted to rastafarianism, now their shared faith and childhood experiences helped forge a strong friendship. They spent the next six years singing around Kingston for their suppers and by 1975, Israel Vibration was a vocal force to be reckoned with. The group’s exquisite dread sound and militant cultural themes made an instant impression and the trio now found themselves on-stage opening for the likes of Bob Marley and Dennis Brown.

06/19

Chum: A Tribute to Phish

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

06/20

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

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

06/20

Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much?

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

Golden Gate Park Bandshell

06/20

Chum: A Tribute to Phish

Cornerstone Berkeley

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

06/20

Rebel Soul Fest ft Martin Luther McCoy, Veotis, Otis McDonald, Ian Kelly, Frak, special guests David Boyce, Kai Azana & The World-Famous Show

Welcome to Rebel Soul Fest 2026! (11am -4pm FREE) Get ready to rock out and embrace your wild side at the coolest in-person event of the year. Rebel Soul Fest is where passionate souls come together to celebrate music, freedom, and good vibes. No screens, just real people, amazing tunes, and unforgettable moments. Mark your calendar and join the fun–you won’t wanna miss it!

06/20

Bone Diggers: Paul Simon Dance Jams

Rosebud Ranch Grass Valley

1st Crazy Horse production of the season at Rosebud Ranch a Summer Solstice celebration of epic proportions. This will be the first time in the venue’s six-year history that a band has been repeated. However, the definition of “repeat” is used very loosely in this case. Bone Diggers: Paul Simon Dance Jams is a phenomenon that can’t be duplicated. It’s like a rainbow, a spider web or a lightning storm; Just as spontaneous and organic as anything nature can conjure. Located just five miles from downtown Nevada City, this natural amphitheater is a stone’s throw from the Old 49 Bridge on the South Yuba River.

06/21

Stern Grove Festival: Bomba Estereo w/ La Misa Negra

Almost Famous Wine Company

06/21

J & The Causeways

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

06/21

Josh Zee and Friends

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

06/23

Uncle Lucius ft The Point

The 20th Anniversary Tour: Uncle Lucius is an American Southern rock/jam band based in Austin, Texas, formed in 2005. Known for their blend of country, rock, and soul, they gained significant attention for the Platinum-certified song “Keep the Wolves Away”. After a hiatus from 2018-2022, the band reunited for new tours!

06/23

Kitchen Dwellers

Kitchen Dwellers continue to carve out their own lane in the world of progressive roots music, blending bluegrass, folk, and psychedelic grit into a sound as expansive as their Montana home. The Bozeman-born quartet of Shawn Swain (mandolin), Torrin Daniels (banjo), Joe Funk (upright bass), and Max Davies (acoustic guitar) has grown from regional upstarts into one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking bands in modern string music. Their catalog pairs instrumental virtuosity with emotional storytelling, an exploratory spirit, and a deep connection to the American West.

06/24

Jenny Kerr Band

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

06/24

6 Roses ft Michael Cavaseno, David Boyce

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

06/24

Kitchen Dwellers

The Junction Mill Valley

06/25

J & The Causeways

New Orleans soul/rock powerhouse ensemble J & The Causeways debut album, Motions, conjures a universal theme of togetherness and compassion — melodies and lyrics cultivated with a keen understanding of reaching one another through healing and transcendence. Singer and keyboardist Jordan Anderson leads with a soaring level of octave prowess and sonic range akin to that of other renowned soul acts like St. Paul & The Broken Bones or Brittany Howard.

06/26

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

Black Oak Ranch

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

06/26

Jerry’s Middle Finger

Mystic Theatre

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

06/26

Pomplamoose, Wendlo

The Fillmore

Pomplamoose (/_p_mpl__mu_s/) is an American musical husband-and-wife duo composed of multi-instrumentalist Jack Conte and singer-songwriter and bassist Nataly Dawn. Formed in 2008, the duo sold about 100,000 songs online in 2009 – Indie pop, funk, pop rock, jazz

06/26

Caltucky

OUTDOOR SUNSET SERIES with 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.

06/27

Killswitch Engage w/ Machine Head, Iron Reagan, Havok

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

06/27

Sgt. Splendor

Sgt. Splendor unites acclaimed songwriter Kate Vargas and veteran guitarist Eric McFadden, blending blues, alt-rock, and deeply crafted songwriting. With roots spanning NPR praise to P-Funk collaborations, their sound is both accessible and richly layered–earning recognition as a standout modern act for music fans. With Angeline Saris and James Small!

06/27

Pete Sawyer & The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang

DINNER SHOW with Pete Sawyer & The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang return to Rancho Nicasio on Saturday June 27 for two fat sets of all killer- no filler Grateful Dead classics, deep cuts and unexpected gems! Pete and The Gang have been taking the West Coast by storm in 2024-2025 and you will be moved body and soul by their interplanetary exploration of the majestic Grateful Dead songbook Pete is bringing an absolutely amazing band to Rancho Nicasio! The Gang: Mookie Siegel (Bob Weir, Phil Lesh), Elliott Peck (Phil Lesh), Sean Nelson (Phil Lesh), Justin Purtill (JGB), Zach Jones (Stu Allen)

06/28

Stern Grove Festival: Japanese Breakfast

06/28

Ruthie Foster

BBQ on the Lawn with RUTHIE FOSTER Drawing on her experiences and her musical roots, she began to craft blues, folk, and gospel-tinged songs that spoke to the universal themes of love, loss, and resilience. Turning down a major record deal in pursuit of authenticity, she has stayed true to herself and her vision as an artist, signing with independent label Blue Corn Music to release Runaway Soul in 2002, followed by The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster in 2007, The Truth

06/28

Las Cafeteras

From Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from Roots to Rock and Hip Hop, Las Cafeteras take folk music to the future. They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats and powerful rhymes that remix roots music as modern-day troubadours. All ages and family-friendly. Las Cafeteras have taken the music scene by storm with their infectious live performances and have crossed many genres and borders along the way. Their electric sound & energy has taken them around the world playing shows from Bonnaroo to the Hollywood Bowl, WOMAD New Zealand to Montreal Jazz, & beyond! Born and raised East of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music as modern day troubadours. They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats and powerful rhymes that document stories of a community seeking to ‘build a world where many world fit.’

06/30

Cymande

The UC Theatre

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

06/30

Zepparella

Zepparella will touchdown in Mill Valley on Tues. June 30th! How to honor the legacy of a band deemed sacred? To tread on holy ground is perilous, and must be done with the intent and spirit of a disciple–Pay attention to the intricacies of the magic!

07/01

High Sierra Kickoff ft Anna Moss & Sari Jordan

Crazy Horse Nevada City

It’s Day Zero of the inaugural High Sierra Music Festival in Grass Valley it’s the great honor of the Crazy Horse Saloon to be the launching point. What you will witness here on this Wednesday night is an encapsulation of the spirit of the festival itself. Love and connectivity transmitted in the form of heartfelt, improvisational music. There could not be a more appropriate artist to represent this ethos. When people talk about music being a religious experience, they are referencing the type of spiritual journey Anna Moss evokes throughout her performances. Moss’s vocal quality is so unique and deeply healing that crowds find themselves drifting in spaces beyond time and reason. It is in these moments that you can fully absorb not only the smokey, seductive and dynamic nature of her singing, but the cut-to-the-bone lyrics along with it. She takes you back in time to the speakeasys of yesteryear while carving out her own niche as one of…

07/02

The Breaks (Eddie Roberts, Stanton Moore, Robert Walter) + The Headhunters

New band! New record! New Dates! We are The Breaks – Eddie Roberts, Robert Walter, Stanton Moore. This trio sounds exactly like what you’d hope it would. Keep your eyes peeled! Roberts – Walter – Moore. When three modern groove masters of modern funk and soul-jazz converge, sparks are bound to fly. The Breaks brings together guitarist Eddie Roberts (The New Mastersounds), drummer Stanton Moore (Galactic), and organist Robert Walter (The Greyboy Allstars)–three musicians whose collective groove has shaped the sound of contemporary funk for over two decades. Rooted in the tradition of late-’60s organ trios and hard-hitting boogaloo, The Breaks pushes the sound forward with deep-pocket rhythms, tight arrangements, and fearless improvisation.

07/02

Sgt. Splendor w/ The Sly Stones

Sgt. Splendor is fueled by chemistry, curiosity, and serious musicianship. Vargas delivers vocals with clarity, bite, and an unflinching sense of timing, while McFadden’s shape-shifting guitar work draws from gritty rock, funk, blues, and flamenco.

07/02

High Sierra Music Festival ft Dumpstaphunk, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Lebo & Friends, The Breaks, Anders Osborne, and much more

07/03

Paul Thorn Band

BBQ on the Lawn with PAUL THORN BAND When it comes to songwriting, less is more, and simplicity is strength. Just ask Paul Thorn, who’s spent three decades turning soulful grooves and small syllables into songs that pack a big wallop. Maybe he learned the power of minimalism from his years as a pro boxer; maybe it just comes naturally. But whether he’s targeting heads, hearts, hips or the occasional funny bone, he somehow manages to condense large nuggets of wisdom into tight little mantras, the kind embroiderers stitched onto pillows before internet memes existed.

07/03

High Sierra Music Festival ft Steel Pulse, Dumpstaphunk, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Lebo & Friends, Holly Bowling, and much more

07/04

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

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

07/04

Barry “The Fish” Melton Band

Barry “The Fish” Melton Band Having played together since the early 1980s, the Barry “The Fish” Melton Band carries forward the San Francisco rock & roll tradition that put the Bay Area on the map in the mid-1960s. As they say, “When the band starts playing, I don’t want to stop!!” Members have played with Country Joe & the Fish, Bonnie Raitt, and more.

07/04

Jackie Greene

JACKIE GREENE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND BBQ on the Lawn with Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack-of-all-trades, and an artist who can croon over soulful piano ballads as much as he can shred a bluesy guitar solo (like he did as the lead guitarist for The Black Crowes in 2013).

07/04

High Sierra Music Festival ft The Word, Cymande, Eggy, Steve Poltz, Mountain Grass Unit, and much more

07/05

Stern Grove Festival: Major Lazer w/ Fijiana

07/05

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks

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

07/05

Jackie Greene

JACKIE GREENE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND 7/5/2026 BBQs on the LAWN BBQs on the Lawn with Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack-of-all-trades, and an artist who can croon over soulful piano ballads as much as he can shred a bluesy guitar solo (like he did as the lead guitarist for The Black Crowes in 2013).

07/05

High Sierra Music Festival ft Don Was & The Pan Detroit Ensemble, Eggy, The Rumble, Judith Hill, MarchFourth, and much more

07/07

Marcus King Band w/ Penelope Road

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

07/07

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

Castro Theatre

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

07/08

Anna Moss w/ Bart Budwig

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

Great American Music Hall

07/08

Lucero

Castro Theatre

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

07/08

Wolfmother w/ Love Gang

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

07/09

Anna Moss w/ Bart Budwig

Vocalist/ multi-instrumentalist Anna Moss hails from the verdant forests and lush limestone of the Ozarks; yet her musical personality oozes New Orleans, the artist’s adopted hometown for many years. Anna’s newfound brand of sultry stripped-down-soul is steeped in Southern R&B, Americana, porch jazz; apocalyptic love songs, gritty hymns of humanity, abolition, and compassion busked to fruition in the historic French Quarter streets + Bart Budwig is a son of Idaho, a cosmic country crooner, a rousing trumpet player, and cryin’-style soul singer. His music is made up of seemingly incongruous parts; thrum & strum country rhythms, jazz guitar melodies, R&B vocals.

07/09

SunHunter w/ Beso Negro

WINNER – BEST LOCAL BAND – 2025 – READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS – PACIFIC SUN WEEKLY SunHunter is the alt-rock project of Tomas Dessle, a home-grown Marin County misfit turned global troubadour. After tasting all the flavors of the psychedelic rainbow and relentlessly pursuing his craft, SunHunter eventually morphed into a veritable musical chameleon.

07/10

Shinyribs w/ Schaefer Llana

We will maybe never know what Shinyribs is. Sometimes, it’s a sprawling multi-piece ensemble slapping the air until it grooves; sometimes he’s a somber subtle songwriter pouring poetry on the ground from a cup half full. Either way it’s always the house-party-meets-library that is, Kevin Russell. Raised in Beaumont, TX, and Shreveport, LA–the cradle of swamp pop, Leadbelly, and bayou R&B–Russell distills those regional sounds into something both timeless and immediate, dripping from his fingers like honey, salt & fat. Think Texas Gulf Coast meets Muscle Shoals, songs carved and weaved by hand with a storyteller’s heart.

07/12

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

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

07/12

Stern Grove Festival: SF Symphony with Bela Fleck

07/12

Shinyribs w/ Schaefer Lana

Lost On Main Chico

Shinyribs is a joy-soaked, genre-blending nine_piece from Austin, TX, led by the wildly charismatic Kevin Russell — former frontman of The Gourds. Their sound is a swampy mix of Texas blues, New Orleans R&B funk, Memphis soul, country twang, and roots_rock, delivered with big horns, big energy, and even bigger personality. Live, Shinyribs is pure spectacle: colorful suits, conga lines through the crowd, ukulele swaps, light_up cloaks, and a full_band party atmosphere that turns every show into a cinematic, good_time explosion. They’ve twice been named Best Austin Band at the Austin Chronicle Music Awards.

07/12

Eric Lindell

BBQ on the Lawn with Eric Lindell brings his original brand of American roots music to Rancho Nicasio 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.

07/14

Hot Buttered Rum & Tea Leaf Green

Hot Buttered Rum gets its hands dirty planting songs with roots in Appalachia and branches in California. Five-string banjo and five-alarm fiddle dovetail with doghouse bass to frame the voices of the sextet’s two busy songwriters. Twenty-five years in, with fresh mud under its fingernails, HBR’s driven, danceable music continues to find its way into the hearts of fans nationwide. Tea Leaf Green is an American four-piece jam band from the San Francisco Bay Area, composed of Josh Clark, Trevor Garrod, Scott Rager, and Eric DiBerardino.

07/15

Hot Buttered Rum & Tea Leaf Green

Hot Buttered Rum gets its hands dirty planting songs with roots in Appalachia and branches in California. Five-string banjo and five-alarm fiddle dovetail with doghouse bass to frame the voices of the sextet’s two busy songwriters. Twenty-five years in, with fresh mud under its fingernails, HBR’s driven, danceable music continues to find its way into the hearts of fans nationwide. + Tea Leaf Green is an American four-piece jam band from the San Francisco Bay Area, composed of Josh Clark, Trevor Garrod, Scott Rager, and Eric DiBerardino.

07/15

Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Almost Acoustic Duo

Roots music legends, the Grammy winning Dave Alvin and Grammy nominee Jimmie Dale Gilmore, decided to join forces and play music together in 2017. Although Texas born Gilmore was twice named Country Artist of the Year by Rolling Stone, and California native Alvin first came to fame in the hard rocking rhythm and blues band The Blasters, they discovered that their musical roots in old blues and folk music are exactly the same. “a modern-day Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson” – Texas Monthly

07/16

Widespread Panic

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

07/16

LA GENTE SF

Yerba Buena Gardens

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

07/17

Bob Moses & Cannons

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

07/17

Widespread Panic

07/17

The Stinkfoot Orchestra

Mystic Theatre

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

07/18

Widespread Panic

07/18

Broun Fellinis

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

07/18

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

Mosswood Park

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

07/18

Honey Island Swamp Band

20th Anniversary Tour (back to where it all started at Boom Boom Room).. DIRECT from NEW ORLEANS to the BBR in SF…. HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND’s rustic, roots vibe follows the tradition of melding country, soul, funk and blues flavors to render a sound that is decidedly New Orleanian but with an Americana twist.” – Relix “These songs [on Custom Deluxe] are like entrees of the tastiest New Orleans sounds, fusing roots, blues, Southern rock and beyond. It’s gumbo with gusto…Honey Island Swamp Band’s new album is polished, smooth (like honey) and groovy.”

07/19

Stern Grove Festival: Charley Crockett w/ Nicki Bluhm

07/19

Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore

BBQ on the Lawn with DAVE ALVIN & JIMMIE DALE GILMORE – Almost Acoustic Duo When Grammy winner Dave Alvin and Grammy nominee Jimmie Dale Gilmore made the album Downey To Lubbock together in 2018, they wrote the title track as a sort of mission statement. “I know someday this old highway’s gonna come to an end,” Alvin sings near the song’s conclusion. Gilmore answers: “But I know when it does you’re going to be my friend.”

07/21

Wynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge

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

07/21

Andy Frasco & The U.N.

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

07/22

Andy Frasco & The U.N.

07/23

The Fray, Dashboard Confessional

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

07/23

James McMurtry and the Martial Law Review

Rio Theatre

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

07/23

DakhaBrakha

DakhaBrakha is a music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Their “ethno chaos” sound spans years of performances prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion, but war is in everything now. They masterfully blend Ukrainian traditional music with influences from around the world, resulting in an unexpected new music.

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

07/24

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

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.

07/24

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

Toyota Pavilion Concord

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

07/24

Talley Up!

Golden Gate Bandshell

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

07/25

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

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

07/25

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

Petaluma Fairgrounds

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

07/25

Diggin Dirt

Lost On Main Chico

Diggin Dirt brings their explosive blend of funk, soul, and high-octane groove to Lost on Main for a late night throwdown built for dancing, sweating, and losing track of time. Known for turning every stage into a full-on party, this is not a “stand and watch” kind of show — it’s the kind you feel in your chest. From tight horn lines to deep-pocket rhythms and raw, soulful vocals, Diggin Dirt delivers a sound that hits hard and keeps building.

07/25

Brandee Younger

The UC Theatre

BRANDEE YOUNGER is revolutionizing the harps’ role in modern music. Over the past fifteen years, she has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy® Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award and later, the winner of the 2024 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Jazz Album for her latest album Brand New Life. Ever-expanding as an artist, she has worked with cultural icons including Common, Lauryn Hill, John Legend, Pharoah Sanders and Christian McBride.

07/25

Stanley Clarke

In definitive innovator fashion, jazz legend Stanley Clarke reimagines the genre with his 2026 double album Last Train to Sanity, which he created as a gift for his fans. Last Train to Sanity marks the bass player-band leader-composer-arranger-producer’s latest studio project, encompassing music Clarke has been sharing around the world with his newest band Stanley Clarke N¥4EVER.

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

07/26

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

07/26

Stern Grove Festival: Suki Waterhouse

08/01

24th Annual Jerry Day

Garcia Amphitheatre

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

08/02

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead

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

08/02

Stern Grove Festival: Violent Femmes w/ Tune-Yards

08/06

Lionel Richie + Earth, Wind & Fire

Chase Center

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

08/07

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

Golden Gate Park

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

08/07

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

Plaza De Cesar Chavez

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

08/07

Jake Shimabukuro

Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Shimabukuro has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique, innovative spirit, and deeply expressive performances that seamlessly blend jazz, rock, classical, blues, folk, and traditional Hawaiian music.

08/08

Rebirth Brass Band & The Soul Rebels

The Rebirth Brass Band is a New Orleans brass band. The group was founded in 1983 by Phillip “Tuba Phil” Frazier, his brother Keith Frazier, Kermit Ruffins, and classmates from Joseph S. Clark Senior High School, which closed in the spring of 2018, in the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans, _Arhoolie released its first album in 1984 + The Soul Rebels (also Soul Rebels Brass Band, Soul Rebels or The Rebels) are an eight-piece New Orleans-based brass ensemble that incorporate elements of soul, jazz, funk, hip-hop, rock and pop music within a contemporary brass band framework.

08/09

Santana & The Doobie Brothers

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

08/09

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

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

08/09

Stern Grove Festival: Patti LaBelle w/ Destani Wolf

08/09

Lobos & Los Lonely Boys

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

08/10

Little Feat

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

08/12

Tedeschi Trucks Band, Lukas Nelson

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

08/12

John Mellencamp

Dancing Words Tour The Greatest Hits

08/12

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

The Masonic

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

08/12

Beats Antique

You can’t know Beats Antique until you’ve been a part of its journey, and experienced the act as an entity with a life of its own. A stage show that demands more music; music that needs costumes, ships and masks and shadow dances; an audience that comes for art, and takes away stories to feed their imagination.

Salty Gebhardt Amphitheater Truckee

08/14

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

YMCA Camp Jones Gulch

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

08/15

GOOSE

Frost Amphitheater

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

08/15

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

08/15

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

Salty Gebhardt Amphitheater Truckee

08/15

The Head And The Heart

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

08/15

Thee Sacred Souls, LA LOM, The Womack Sisters

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

08/15

Stern Grove Festival: Public Enemy

08/15

Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys

BIG SANDY and his FLY-RITE BOYS Dinner Show 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 A critically acclaimed tribute to Tex-Mex hero Freddy Fender, released at the beginning of the 2020 lockdown, points the way forward for Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys as they continue on a path of musical growth. After nearly 35 years on the road, and more than two dozen releases…

08/16

Stern Grove Festival: Al Green w/ Goapele

08/16

Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes

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

08/16

The Paladins w/ Mitch Polzak

BBQ on the Lawn with THE PALADINS & MITCH POLZAK – THE PALADINS from San Diego California are the preeminent blues/rockabilly band in America. Founded in 1980 by guitarist Dave Gonzalez and bass player Thomas Yearsley, they have recorded five singles, nine full Length studio records, and three live albums. MITCH POLZAK virtuosic guitar skills and influences range from the blazing flying fingers of Joe Maphis, Marty Stuart, Roy Clark, and Don Rich to the timeless dreamlike state of “Sleepwalk” by Santo and Johnny along with the vast valleys of deep rumbling twang associated with Duane Eddy.

08/18

Skeleton Crewe Quintet

Skeleton Crewe invites audiences into an intimate, high-vibe musical journey led by masterful artistry and fearless exploration. Each performance blends original compositions, including many written by Robert Hunter in collaboration with Rob Barraco and with reimagined Grateful Dead favorites and expansive improvisations. Their sound moves effortlessly across genres, weaving traditional Hawaiian influences with psychedelic Americana to create a transportive, one-of-a-kind experience. Skeleton Crewe doesn’t just play a show, they create a musical conversation that feels both timeless and brand new

08/19

Skeleton Crewe Quintet

The Junction Mill Valley

08/19

Jerry’s Middle Finger

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.

08/20

The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers

Southern Hospitality Tour

08/21

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

Camp Navarro

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

08/21

Morris Day and the Time + Sheila E.

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

08/25

Fleetwood Macrame

Fleetwood Macrame has become one of the Bay Area’s most exciting tribute bands. What began as a simple exercise in fun has turned into an awe inspiring live experience complete with show stopping renditions of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits.

08/26

Built to Spill

Rio Theatre

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

08/26

Coco Montoya & Chris Cain

The Junction Mill Valley

The self-taught, left-handed Montoya mastered his craft under Collins’ tutelage. Incorporating lessons learned from his mentors, the iconic Collins, and UK legend John Mayall, Montoya puts his own stamp onto every song he performs.

08/27

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.

08/31

Eagles of Death Metal, Paradise Vultures

The Catalyst Club

Death By Sexy 20th Anniversary Tour: Eagles of Death Metal is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1998. Founded by Jesse Hughes (vocals, guitar) and Josh Homme (drums), the band also includes a wide range of other musicians that perform both on the band’s studio albums and at live shows. Hughes and Homme are the only permanent members of the band, with Homme rarely performing at live shows due to commitment to his other band, Queens of the Stone Age. The band’s current touring line-up includes Hughes alongside Dave Catching (guitar), Eden Galindo (guitar), Jennie Vee (bass) and Jorma Vik (drums). Despite their name, Eagles of Death Metal are not a death metal band, and the name is intended to be humorous.

09/01

Diana Ross

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

09/01

Eagles Of Death Metal

The Fillmore

Death By Sexy 20th Anniversary Tour

09/03

Tab Benoit

Cornerstone Berkeley

Soul of the Swamp Tour

09/04

Styx & Chicago

Toyota Pavilion Concord

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

09/05

Tab Benoit w/ Tommy Castro & The Zac Schulze Gang

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

09/05

Deep Purple w/ Kansas & Jefferson Starship

Deep Purple are a British rock band formed in London in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock

09/09

Weezer w/ The Shins, Silversun Pickups

Chase Center

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

09/16

Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks. Eva Under Fire

Five Finger Death Punch, also abbreviated as 5FDP or FFDP, is an American heavy metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2005.

09/19

Brandi Carlile

Frost Amphitheater

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

09/19

GODSMACK, Stone Temple Pilots, Dorothy

The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026: Godsmack is an American rock band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is currently composed of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill, lead guitarist Sam Koltun and drummer Wade Murff.

09/20

Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson

Toyota Pavilion Concord

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

09/21

Peter Hook & The Light

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

09/22

Cecile McLorin Salvant

Composer, singer, and visual artist, Cecile McLorin Salvant is passionate about storytelling and exploring connections between vaudeville, blues, folk traditions, theater, jazz, and baroque music. An eclectic curator, unearthing rarely recorded, forgotten songs with strong narratives, power dynamics, twists, and humor.

09/23

Lily Allen

Chase Center

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

09/24

Motley Crue, Tesla, Extreme

The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins: Motley Crue (pronounced “motley crew”) is an American heavy metal band formed in Hollywood, California, in 1981 by bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, with guitarist Mick Mars and lead vocalist Vince Neil joining right after. The band has sold over 100 million records worldwide. Current members Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Vince Neil & John 5

09/28

Social Distortion, Descendents, The Chats

The Masonic

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

09/29

Social Distortion, Descendents, The Chats

09/30

Jack Johnson + G. Love

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

10/01

Jack Johnson + G. Love

10/01

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

Discovery Park

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

10/08

Mumford & Sons, Sierra Ferrell

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Prizefighter Tour: Mumford & Sons are an English folk rock band formed in Greater London.[1] The band consists of Marcus Mumford (lead vocals, guitar, drums), Ben Lovett (vocals, keyboards), and Ted Dwane (vocals, bass, guitar).

10/10

Bonnie Raitt w/ Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

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

10/14

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

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

10/16

Steep Canyon Rangers

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

10/24

Super Diamond

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