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Born out of Marin’s vibrant ’80s music scene, The Edge carved out a distinctive sound with their high-energy blend of rock, reggae, ska, and world rhythms. Their music captured the spirit of the time while pushing beyond boundaries, fusing infectious grooves with adventurous songwriting that kept audiences moving and engaged. Expect a joyful, groove-driven journey through original catalog gems, fan favorites, and new explorations, It promises to be an irresistible reminder of why The Edge has always stood out as one of Marin’s most adventurous and crowd-pleasing bands.

09/04

Thank You Sly Stone! ft Lebo, Ray White, Vicki Randle, Marcus Stephens, Natalie Cressman, Mookie Siegel, Steve Adams, Brendan Liu, Ezra Lipp

HopMonk Tavern Novato

HopMonk & No-Brainer Productions Presents: THANK YOU SLY STONE! (SLY STONE TRIBUTE) Feat: Dan (Lebo) Lebowitz, Ray White, Vicki Randle, Marcus Stephens, Natalie Cressman, Mookie Siegel, Steve Adams, Brendan Liu, Ezra Lipp

09/04

Nitzer Ebb w/ Lead Into Gold

The Regency Ballroom

Goldenvoice Presents: With an unusual name, Teutonic beats and aggressive sound, it is often assumed that Nitzer Ebb originated within the German techno scene, but the truth of the matter is that this trio hailed from the UK, Chelmsford in Essex to be precise. Formed in 1982 by school friends Douglas McCarthy [Lead vocals, guitar], Vaughn ‘Bon’ Harris [vocals, percussion, guitars] and David Gooday, [percussion], Nitzer Ebb were influenced by the harder sounds of the early techno pop scene, distilling elements from several other genres too until they had created their own identifiable sound, characterised by extremely powerful rhythms, minimal sequenced hooklines and fierce, chanted lyrics. From staging small shows in their local area, Nitzer Ebb’s infectious mix of pounding beats, militaristic imagery, angst and anger was soon filling alternative dancefloors across the UK, leading to live dates in London where the group caught the attention of PWL producer Phil Harding. Realising the trio’s potential he helped them establish the…

09/04

Max Haymer Power Trio (7 & 9:30pm)

Golden Gate Park Bandshell

High-impact “athletic jazz” driven by power, precision, Afro-Cuban fire, and serious piano virtuosity. Grammy-nominated pianist Max Haymer makes his Black Cat debut with a trio built for drama, momentum, and explosive live interplay.

09/04

Kick off the weekend with free live music in Golden Gate Park! Bring your favorite drinks, tasty snacks, and enjoy this all-ages show by Andre Cruz & The Black Diamond Rhythm Band.

09/04

Sister Nancy & The Steady Rock Band

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Sister Nancy (Ophlin Russell) broke ground as Jamaica’s first internationally recognized female dancehall deejay. Her 1982 hit “Bam Bam,” recorded at Channel One Studios and released on Winston Riley’s Techniques label, sits atop the Stalag riddim, a groove as eternal as reggae itself. The chant “bam bam” dates back to Toots & The Maytals (1966), connecting Nancy’s version to a deeper Jamaican lineage of rhythmic call-and-response. Her interpretation, however, is wholly her own: fierce, confident, and declarative. Born Ophlin Russell on January 2, 1962, in Kingston, Jamaica, Sister Nancy grew up in a large family of fifteen children in a deeply religious home where her father was a revivalist pastor. Despite the conservative environment, music called to her early. Inspired by her older brother, Brigadier Jerry, one of Jamaica’s most respected deejays, she began performing on local sound systems as a teenager, including Jah Love and later Stereophonic alongside General Echo. In a time when the dancehall scene…

09/04

BO-AK w/ The Blue Wings

Hotel Utah

Funk, Blues, Psychadelia, Rock, Jam and More!

09/05

Tab Benoit w/ Tommy Castro & The Zac Schulze Gang

Clinton Fearon w/ IRIEFUSE

Clinton Fearon is one of the most prolific reggae artists of his generation. He’s 75 today and still records new songs every year, new albums every other year and more! Composer, songwriter, singer and player of instruments since his early teens, Clinton Fearon recorded 15 albums under his own name and he’s still touring the world with this impressive repertoire, accompanied by his band or in solo acoustic. Born in Jamaica, Clinton became the bassist, vocalist and lyricist of the mythic Gladiators at the age of 19 and spent 18 years with the band.

09/07

The Sons of Champlin

Rancho Nicasio

BBQ on the Lawn with The Sons of Champlin are an American rock band, from Marin County, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area, formed in 1965.They are fronted by vocalist-keyboardist-guitarist Bill Champlin, who later joined rock band Chicago, from 1981 to 2009, placing Sons of Champlin on hiatus from 1981 to 1996. They brought to the late ’60s music scene in the Bay Area a soulful sound built around a horn section, sophisticated arrangements, philosophical themes, Bill Champlin’s songwriting and blue-eyed soul singing, and Terry Haggerty’s jazz-based guitar. They are one of the enduring 1960s San Francisco bands.

09/07

Dead Set 805

4 Star Theater

Graham Lesh & Friends Afterparty at The 4 Star with Dead Set 805 this Labor Day, September 7th!

09/07

Grahame Lesh & Friends: Golden Gate Free Jam

Grahame Lesh & Friends host the Golden Gate Free Jam @ Robin Williams Meadow in Golden Gate Park.

09/07

Motown on Mondays

Madrone Art Bar

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

09/08

Bikini Kill

Bikini Kill is a feminist punk band that was based in Olympia, WA and Washington, DC, forming in 1990 and breaking up in 1997. Kathleen Hanna sang, Tobi Vail played drums, Billy Karren (a.k.a. Billy Boredom) played guitar and Kathi Wilcox played bass. Sometimes they switched instruments. Bikini Kill is credited with instigating the Riot Grrrl movement in the early 90’s via their political lyrics, zines and confrontational live show.

09/08

Scott Law & Friends

The Junction Mill Valley

Law’s sound and style are well-spoken of rock, jazz, blues and folk music forms with “The reliability of a musician you can always trust… a continuator of the (timeless) scene that exploded in San Francisco in the mid-60’s. Scott Law is joined by an all-star crew featuring Alex Koford, Brian Rashap & Mookie Siegel

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.

09/09

Boom Boom Room

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

09/09

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

Bottom of the Hill

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

09/10

Rumbo Tumba

The Battery

09/10

David Nelson & Friends w/ Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band

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

09/10

PHER (7 & 9:15pm)

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

09/10

Robby D & The EFG’s (No Cover)

The Stork Club

Combo Tezeta plays a blend of instrumental cumbias, chichas and musica tropical inspired by the late 60’s and early 70’s era of psychedelic Peru. Layering the reverb fueled sounds of surf onto the foundations of cumbia, the band’s focus is to highlight the rich melodies and hypnotic rhythms birthed from the Afro-Latin diaspora.

09/12

Beats Antique

09/12

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

Yoshi's Oakland

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

09/13

Black Uhuru

The Chapel of the Flowers

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

09/13

Marcus Rezak’s Shred is Dead

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

09/13

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers

Rancho Nicasio

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

09/13

Grateful Voodoo: Second Sundays

Peri's Tavern

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

09/13

Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East

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

09/13

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

09/13

Handmade Moments

Crazy Horse Nevada City

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

09/13

Yoshi's Oakland

09/15

Squeeze w/ Adam Ant & Haircut 100

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

09/15

The Brothers Comatose

The Junction Santa Rosa

The Brothers Comatose are a roots-infused bluegrass band known for their infectious blend of Americana, folk, and traditional bluegrass. Based in San Francisco, California, the band has developed a reputation for their high-energy performances, heartfelt songwriting, and impressive musicianship.

09/15

Gregory Alan Isakov with the SF Symphony

Davies Symphony Hall

Christopher Dragon Conductor w/ Guest Artist Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-rock and folk worlds with his six full-length studio albums. He joins the San Francisco Symphony for an evening featuring symphonic arrangements of his acclaimed songs.

09/16

Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks, Eva Under Fire

Shoreline Amphitheatre

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

09/16

The Brothers Comatose

The Junction Mill Valley

09/16

Infamous Stringdusters

The Infamous Stringdusters, with Silas Herman: To celebrate 20 years since their inception, the ground-breaking, Grammy Award-winning ensemble The Infamous Stringdusters–whose tone and swagger meld acoustic majesty with the energy of a full-blown rock show–mark this milestone with the release of 20/20. Twenty brand new songs, born from endless miles in pursuit of a dream. Formed in Nashville in the early 2000s while performing as side-men with stalwarts of the bluegrass community, the band members soaked up every influence like musical sponges. …With a passion for music deeply rooted in his upbringing, Silas Herman has honed his skills to captivate audiences with his soulful melodies and heartfelt performances. From intimate venues to large stages, such as the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, his musical journey has taken him far and wide, earning him recognition for his unique sound and virtuosic playing.

09/16

The Sound Pour

The Faight Collective

09/16

The Kuumba Experience (7 & 9:15pm)

Boom Boom Room

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

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol

09/18

The Anton Collection + Joe Marcinek Band

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

09/18

Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane

SF Jazz

09/18

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

Yoshi's Oakland

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

09/19

Brandi Carlile

Frost Amphitheater

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

09/19

Castro Theatre

09/19

A Flock of Seagulls

Uptown Theatre Napa

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

09/19

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

Old Mill Park

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

09/19

Meltt

Felton Music Hall

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

09/19

The Asteroid No.4

Papermill Creek Saloon

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

09/19

T Sisters

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

09/19

The Great North Special

Club Fox Redwood City

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

09/19

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

Golden Gate Park Bandshell

09/19

Tribute to John Coltrane: A Love Supreme Saxophone Summit

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

09/19

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

Lost On Main Chico

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

09/19

SF Jazz

09/21

Peter Hook & The Light

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

09/21

Stick Men ft Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto and Markus Reuter

Mystic Theatre

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

09/21

Motown on Mondays

Madrone Art Bar

09/22

Lily Allen

Paramount Theatre

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

09/22

Cecile McLorin Salvant

Pete Floyd

Experience the enchanting world of Pete Floyd, an extraordinary Sonoma/Marin-based Pink Floyd tribute band, led by the dynamic duo of skilled Petes – Pete Delaney and Pete Hale. This musical powerhouse, comprising eight exceptionally talented musicians, captivates audiences with authentic renditions, bringing Pink Floyd’s legacy to life. From the captivating vocals of Teal Collins and Paige Clem to Bob McBain’s mesmerizing keys and Toby Tyler’s grooving bass, along with drummer star Sean England and the dynamic saxophonist Alex Garcia, Pete Floyd authentically bring Pink Floyd’s legacy to life, transporting audiences on a dream-like journey through the timeless sounds of psychedelia and concept albums. Join them on this mesmerizing tribute, and experience the magic and passion as they honor the essence of Pink Floyd’s music.

09/25

Rose City Band

Rose City Band’s music is sun-kissed timeless country rock whose seemingly effortless momentum carries the joy of its creation without ignoring the darkness pervading our consciousness. Led by guitarist/vocalist Ripley Johnson, the music of Rose City Band is rooted in his love of private press records of the mid to late 70’s. The band, in addition to Johnson, features pedal steel guitarist Barry Walker, keyboardist Paul Hasenberg and drummer John Jeffrey who enmesh a keen sense of rhythmic drive and melody with gentler, sumptuous atmospheres. Sol Y Sombra digs its heels into insatiable grooves, its parade of catchy songs conjuring a sunset drive through an open desert, both a celebration of a sojourn and a reach for the warmth of home.

09/25

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

PREMIUM SEATING AVAILABLE: Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than forty-five years and many celebrated recordings. His catalog has been cited by DownBeat as “the best recorded output of the decade.” Bill Frisell & HARMONY FIVE expands upon 2019’s HARMONY project, blending jazz, traditional Americana, and chamber music; and features Petra Haden on vocals, Hank Roberts on cello and vocals, Luke Bergman on bass and vocals, and Tim Angulo on drums.

09/26

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

Le Vin Winery

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

09/26

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

09/26

Rose City Band

09/26

Bing Concert Hall

Stanford Live

09/29

Social Distortion, Descendents, The Chats

Fox Theater Oakland

09/29

Spafford

Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints a picture in real-time each night with a musical palette known only to each other. It’s a private language comprised of both their talent as musicians as well as their formidable catalog of influences, spanning 90’s alt-rock radio hits to Steely Dan and The Crystal Method. Each Spafford show is a sonic pilgrimage, the journey of a team of musicians so in tune with each other that a single note communicates intent and purpose.

09/29

KALW 85th Bday Benefit ft BADBADNOTGOOD, Digable Planets, Rozzi, and Wonway Posibul

Come celebrate 85 years of KALW Public Media, a Bay Area original! The legendary radio station is looking to The Next 85 Years with a once-in-a-lifetime benefit concert featuring out-of-this-world talents: BADBADNOTGOOD and Digable Planets, plus singer/songwriter Rozzi, and a special DJ set from DJ Wonway Posibul. Dance your heart out and celebrate a bold new vision for the Bay Area–where music, art, and culture reign once more.

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.

09/30

Spafford

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!

10/01

Fruit Bats

The UC Theatre

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

Club Fox Redwood City

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

10/02

Snarky Puppy

Paramount Theatre

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

10/02

AJ Lee & Blue Summit

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

10/02

Lyrics Born

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

10/02

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

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

10/02

An annual free to the public festival, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass boasts its non-commercial roots in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Challenging the assumptions of what defines American music, the festival features an eclectic lineup of country, soul, folk and more. Artists perform nonstop across six outdoor stages spanning the length of a three day spirited weekend of fun. This year’s lineup includes Mavis Staples, My Morning Jacket, Los Lobos, Molly Tuttle, Hot Tuna Acoustic, Lukas Nelson, John Craigie w/ The Coffis Brothers, Moonalice, Kam Franklin, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Old Crow Medicine Show, Sierra Hull, Marty Stuart, Alison Krauss & Union Station feat. Jerry Douglas and much much more.

10/03

My Morning Jacket

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

10/03

Jon Batiste

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

10/03

The Samples and Freddy Jones Band

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

10/03

Old Crow Medicine Show

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

10/03

Danny Elfman

10/03

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

10/04

My Morning Jacket

10/04

Luciano The Messenjah w/ DJ Sep

Born Jepther Washington McClymont, the reggae artist “Luciano” has long reigned as the king of “conscious” reggae music. Living in Jamaica, Luciano was influenced by reggae icons such as Bob Marley and drawn to the positive message of the “one love movement”. Dubbed “Luciano” in reference to a comparison to the clear soaring vocals of Luciano Pavarotti, his voice resonates with impeccable intonation and pitch. Luciano paired with producer Freddy McGregor to record for his “Big Ship” label. This resulted in his first solid mark on the charts in the UK with a cover of Cheryl Lyn’s R & B hit “Shake it Up Tonight”. As this song hit the #1 position, his name began circulating amongst reggae producers like Phillip “Fattis” Burrell and the result was his 1993 recording “Moving Up” on the Xterminator label that was released to critical acclaim through VP Records. It was not long after, that the founder of Island Records, Chris Blackwell, (known for…

10/04

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

10/05

Mike Dawes

Mike Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing, arranging and performing multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar. He is regarded as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarists with a repertoire spanning original viral videos and popular arrangements, alongside mainstream chart success performing with Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues. Dawes was named ‘Best Acoustic Guitarist In The World’ two years in a row (2017 & 2018) by Total Guitar Magazine & MusicRadar Reading Polls, with numerous 2nd place rankings in the proceeding years. YouTube personality Rick Beato named Mike ‘One Of The Finest Acoustic Guitar Players In The World’.

10/06

My Morning Jacket

10/06

Jungle, Rio Kosta

Jungle is a British modern soul and electronic music collective founded in 2013 by childhood friends Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland in London. Known for their signature blend of funk, neo-soul, and danceable beats, the group expanded to include permanent member and vocalist Lydia Kitto.

10/06

Pink Talking Fish

The Junction Santa Rosa

10/06

An Evening with Benmont Tench (Tom Petty & Heartbreakers)

SINGER-SONGWRITER: Benmont Tench is a founding member of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and one of contemporary music’s finest organ players, piano players, anything- with-keys players. In addition to all of the Heartbreakers recordings, Tench has played on records by Stevie Nicks, Willie Nelson, Green Day, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, the Dixie Chicks, the Replacements, John Prine, Waylon Jennings, John Fogerty, Elvis Costello, the Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, just to name a few. Jimmy Iovine, man of many hats and former Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ producer, puts it this way: “If you want a track to sound better, you just put Benmont’s part higher in the mix.” Benmont Tench’s second solo LP The Melancholy Season was released March 7, 2024 on Dark Horse Records. The Melancholy Season is Benmont Tench’s true arrival as a singer-songwriter, without compromise or doubt.

10/07

My Morning Jacket

10/07

Jungle, Rio Kosta

10/07

Pink Talking Fish

The Junction Mill Valley

10/07

The Dresden Dolls

Rock bands are pigeonholed into ever-increasingly minuscule sub-categorizations, but The Dresden Dolls continue to defy explanation and classification. While some have called it theatrical rock, punk cabaret, manic-musical, neo-glam-torchÀ_eventually even the most clever and creative describers shrug and say: “You just have to hear it to believe it.” Living in a two-faced, popular culture built on artifice that demands authenticity; The Dresden Dolls take the world stage, tear down the curtain, rip holes in the veneer and create their own rules, rhymes and reason.

10/08

Mumford & Sons, Sierra Ferrell

Shoreline Amphitheatre

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).

10/09

My Morning Jacket

10/09

Mastodon, Deafheaven, Alcest

Fox Theater Oakland

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

10/09

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

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

10/09

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

Frost Amphitheater

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

10/09

Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite Duo ft Bob Welsh

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

10/09

Pink Talking Fish

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

10/09

Zepparella

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

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

10/10

Bonnie Raitt w/ Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

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

10/10

My Morning Jacket

10/10

Taking Back Sunday w/ Thrice & Saves The Day

Frost Amphitheater

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

10/10

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

Point San Pablo Harbor

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

10/10

Melvin Seals and JGB w/ Special Guest Grahame Lesh

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

10/11

My Morning Jacket

10/11

Moonalice

10/14

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

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

10/14

Shovels & Rope w/ Nolan Taylor

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

10/16

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.

10/16

Vulfpeck, Jackie Evans

El Dorado County Fairgrounds

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

10/16

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

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

10/16

Sweet Plot and Tom Relling Band

Kilowatt

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

10/17

Sam Grisman Project

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

10/17

Wolf Jett w/ Sqwerv

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

10/18

The Wallflowers

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

10/18

Chris Isaak

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

10/18

Josh Zee and Friends

10/20

Steely Dead: A Fusion of Grateful Dead & Steely Dan

The Junction Santa Rosa

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

10/20

The Devil Makes Three, Two Runner

Boney James and Lalah Hathaway

Meritage Resort Napa

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

10/25

Eamonn Flynn and Dublinesque

Eamonn Flynn forges his own brand of Irish soul. The Dublin-born singer-songwriter/pianist got his start with The Commitments, a hit film about an Irish soul band, and has since worked with American blues and R&B stars Elvin Bishop, Maria Muldaur, Evelyn Champagne King, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Zigaboo Modeliste (The Meters), The Ray Charles Project, and many more. He also kept a hand in Irish music playing with Shay and Michael Black and Finbar Furey and has played piano and organ for many years at San Francisco’s Glide Memorial Church. Flynn’s new quartet DUBLINESQUE brings his deep soul and gospel roots together with the Irish music traditions he was raised on. “Dublinesque is my attempt to recreate the kind of parties we had in my parents’ house, growing up in Dublin,” explains Flynn.

10/25

Black Flag

Cornerstone Berkeley

Formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California by guitarist Greg Ginn, Black Flag pioneered American hardcore punk. Known for raw intensity, graphic art by Raymond Pettibon, and relentless touring, the band cycled through iconic singers–including Keith Morris, Dez Cadena, and Henry Rollins–before disbanding in 1986 and later reuniting.

10/28

Gorillaz ft Little Simz and Deltron 3030

Oakland Arena

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

10/28

Theo Katzman (solo)

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

10/29

The Chicks

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

10/29

10/30

Analog Dog

Cornerstone Berkeley

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

10/30

The Chicks

10/31

Galactic, Parlor Greens

11/01

La Santa Cecilia w/ Ritmos Tropicosmos

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

11/01

Psychedelic Furs, We Are Scientists

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

11/01

Tom Jones

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

11/02

Psychedelic Furs, We Are Scientists

11/06

Southern Culture on the Skidz

Southern Culture On The Skids has been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. The band (Rick Miller – guitar and vocals, Mary Huff – bass and vocals, Dave Hartman – drums) has been playing together for over 30 years. Their musical journey has taken them from all-night North Carolina house parties to late night TV talk shows (Conan O’Brien, The Tonight Show), from performing at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan to rockin’ out for the inmates at North Carolina correctional facilities. They’ve shared a stage with many musical luminaries including Link Wray, Loretta Lynn, Hasil Adkins and Patti Smith. Their music has been featured in movies and TV, parodied by Weird Al, and used to sell everything from diamonds to pork sausage. In 2014 the band was honored by the Southern Folklife Collection at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with an exhibition featuring their music and cultural contributions. Their legendary live shows are…

11/07

Big Star Quintet

The Big Star Quintet is an all-star touring collective formed to celebrate the music and legacy of the legendary Memphis power-pop band Big Star. The lineup features original drummer Jody Stephens alongside notable alternative rock veterans: Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Jon Auer (The Posies/Big Star), Chris Stamey (The dB’s), and Pat Sansone (Wilco)

11/07

Fitz and the Tantrums

Greatest Hits: Fitz and the Tantrums are an American indie pop and neo soul band from Los Angeles, California, that formed in 2008

11/08

Moonalice

11/08

Fitz and the Tantrums

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

11/10

Buzzcocks, Modern English, Grade 2

12/06

Moonalice

12/16

Pokey LaFarge w/ Cicada Rhythm

Bimbo's 365 Club

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

12/31

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

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

01/02

The Humidors, Cytrus

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

01/16

DakhaBrakha

Presidio Theatre

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

01/17

DakhaBrakha

Presidio Theatre

01/28

The California Honeydrops w/ Lindsay Lou, Jimmy James

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

01/29

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

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

01/30

The California Honeydrops w/ Lindsay Lou, Jimmy James

02/09

Rhiannon Giddens