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Door Time:
Show Time: 6:30 PM
Price: FREE
Location: Mabuhay Gardens (The MAB), San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/TheMab

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $5 after 8pm
Location: Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MadroneCalendar

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $100+
Location: The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
URL: https://bit.ly/TheGuildTheatre

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.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Hotel Utah, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/HotelUtahCalendar

An Evening of Indie-Pop: TAYLOR BICKETT is a storyteller at heart. Hailing from Indiana, she's been writing music since before she can remember. Taylor's intimate lyrics and outstanding vocal range gracefully overlay organic indie pop production to create introspective singer/songwriter tunes. After her wistful, Gen Z anthem "QUARTER LIFE CRISIS" hit the internet in 2022, the track compelled a generation struggling with their newfound adulthood to share their own photos and stories on TikTok soundtracked by her song. The trending audio amassed over 700k fan-made videos, and "QUARTER LIFE CRISIS" quickly accumulated over 45 million streams. Celebrities including Drew Barrymore and Kevin Jonas showcased their own transformations since age sixteen atop Taylor's track, which features the lyrics, "I swear 16 was yesterday, but now I'm closer to 28." + FAIRHAZEL is the musical moniker of Hugh Macdonald, a British-South African indie-folk singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Known for his delicate, whispering vocals and rich storytelling, his music frequently earns comparisons to artists like Sufjan Stevens, Ben Howard, and Villagers.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $15+
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF
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Dr. Cho & The Handsome Boys are performing from 8:30 to 11:30 pm, November 3rd at the iconic Boom Boom Room. We're excited to share our mix of 60's, 70's, and 80's classic rock covers. We're looking forward to an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and good vibes! This will be our 3rd annual Dr. Cho Birthday Show and our first time gracing the historic Boom Boom Room stage. Come and join the fun! Dr. Cho & The Handsome Boys are a San Francisco based classic rock band. We love to play live music at local bars and clubs for our friends and fans. Sharing music with people who love music and dancing lights up our world. Lewis Martin is a guitar savant who played nightly gigs in the Dominican Republic for a decade before moving to SF to continue his music career. He played with some of the most illustrious and talented musicians in the DR.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $229+
Location: Greek Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/BerkeleyGreekEvents

Celebrating 30 years of The Score: Ms. Lauryn Hill is a groundbreaking artist known for blending genres and redefining modern music. Rising to fame as the lone female member of the Fugees--one of the best-selling Hip hop groups of all time--she later launched a historic solo career with The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The album earned five Grammy Awards, achieved Diamond status, and was inducted into the Library of Congress. Widely influential, Ms. Hill has inspired generations and helped expand the landscape for female artists.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $15.50
Location: Black Cat, 400 Eddy St., San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents
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JaZzLine INSTITUTE presents The Soul Sessions at Black Cat featuring Joe Warner, Michael "Tiny" Lindsey, and Tarus Mateen.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $65
Location: HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol, Sebastopol
URL: http://bit.ly/HopMonkSebastopolTickets

Originating from Gainesville, FL, Southern Rock Band Sister Hazel is made up of five skilled and experienced musicians. Their hit song "All for You" soared to the top of the adult alternative charts in the summer of 1997, driving their album to achieve platinum status. Since then, the band has established itself across rock, alternative, and country genres, with multiple entries on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart. Known for their dedication to fans, Sister Hazel was a pioneer in the themed cruise and destination event industry with the launch of "The Rock Boat" and regularly hosts unique fan-focused events such as the "Hazelnut Hang" and "Camp Hazelnut." They also maintain a strong social media presence with over a million followers. Beyond their musical activities, the band is committed to charitable efforts through "Lyrics For Life," a non profit founded by lead singer Ken Block, has raised over 5 million dollars by bringing together musicians and celebrities for concerts and auctions to support cancer research and patient care.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $125+
Location: The Warfield, San Francisco
URL: https://www.glide.org/holidayjam/
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GLIDE's 2026 Holiday Jam Beloved Annual Benefit Returns to The Warfield & GLIDE is proud to announce that legendary singer Patti LaBelle will headline the 2026 GLIDE Holiday Jam. Patti LaBelle is a three-time Grammy Award winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and recipient of numerous lifetime achievement honors. She has captivated audiences for more than six decades with her extraordinary voice, electrifying stage presence, and enduring catalog of hits. Known worldwide as the "Godmother of Soul," she has sold more than 50 million records and remains one of the most celebrated and influential performers in American music. For more than 40 years, the GLIDE Holiday Jam has brought together acclaimed artists, community leaders, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration while raising critical funds to support GLIDE's mission of radical inclusion, unconditional love, and social justice. Along with Patti LaBelle, the evening will once again feature the nationally acclaimed GLIDE Ensemble and The Change Band, led by Zoe Ellis, as well as additional special guests to be announced in the coming months.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $99+
Location: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BillGrahamCivicEvents

Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known professionally as Moby, is an American musician, songwriter and animal rights activist. He has sold 20 million records worldwide. AllMusic considers him to be "among the most important dance music figures of the early 1990s, helping bring dance music to a mainstream audience both in the United States and the United Kingdom". After taking up guitar and piano at the age of nine, he played in several underground punk rock bands through the 1980s (Vatican Commandos, Flipper, Ultra Vivid Scene) before turning to electronic dance music. In 1989, he moved to New York City and became a prolific figure as a DJ, producer, and remixer. His 1991 single "Go" was his mainstream breakthrough, especially in Europe, where it peaked within the top ten of the charts in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Between 1992 and 1997 he scored eight top ten hits

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents
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Afro-Cuban jazz, fusion, and deep groove powered by flute, EWI, vocals, and a seriously rhythmic live band. San Francisco multi-instrumentalist and composer Daniel Riera brings a vibrant mix of Afro-Cuban jazz, Latin rhythm, electronic texture, and modern fusion to Black Cat. Moving between flute, EWI, and vocals, Riera leads a groove-heavy band through original music built for movement, interplay, and live improvisation.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $35-$86+
Location: First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley
URL: https://www.ncco.org/concert-season/groove-with-marcus-roberts-trio?utm_source=full_calendar&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=groove

Rhythmic vitality and playful melodies will invite you to tap your toes, lean in, and feel the beat. Marcus Roberts Trio joins New Century to bring fresh life to the music of Gerswhin and Ellington with striking cohesion. Music from two of today’s leading women composers serves as interludes, each bringing their own unique sense of curiosity, reflection, and contrast. Together, the music flows between the musicians and audience, creating an irresistible surge of momentum and energy. Get ready to groove!

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $48+
Location: The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/RegencyEvents
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Goldenvoice Presents: Passover 2026 Tour: 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the band's debut album, Passover (2006), a now-classic record that helped define the 21st-century psych revival. To celebrate, The Black Angels - Alex Maas (vocals/bass), Christian Bland (guitar), Stephanie Bailey (drums), Jake Garcia (guitar), and Misti Hamrick (bass) are returning to the road to perform the album in full, along with their greatest hits. Formed in Austin, Texas in 2004, The Black Angels have become one of the most influential bands of the modern psychedelic rock movement. Drawing inspiration from forebears such as Syd Barrett, Roky Erickson, Arthur Lee, and The Velvet Underground, the band crafts a sound that is both reverent to the genre's roots and fiercely forward-looking, hypnotic, heavy, political, and immersive. Beyond their own recordings, the band's impact on the global psychedelic community is cemented by their role as founders of Austin Psych Fest, one of the world's most important gatherings for psychedelic, experimental, and underground music.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $64+
Location: The Masonic, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MasonicCalendar

To Whom It Still Concerns Tour: Gnarls Barkley is an American soul and alternative pop duo formed in 2003 by singer-songwriter CeeLo Green and producer Danger Mouse.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $62+
Location: The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
URL: https://bit.ly/TheGuildTheatre

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: FREE
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF

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.

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:30 AM
Price: $15
Location: The DeLuxe, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/TheDeLuxeSF

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $36+
Location: HopMonk Tavern Novato, Novato
URL: https://bit.ly/HopmonkNovatoTickets
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KC Turner Presents: Audiences first discovered Phillips' thoughtful, literate songwriting in context of the rock band Grant Lee Buffalo, a trio which found success with the 1993 debut Fuzzy. The title track catapulted the group to international recognition. Grant Lee Buffalo followed up Fuzzy with 1994's Mighty Joe Moon (an album featuring the modern rock hit "Mockingbirds") and two more well-received full-lengths, 1996's Copperopolis and 1998's Jubilee. Beginning with his 2000 solo debut Ladies' Love Oracle, Phillips opened another chapter in his career, as a folk- and Americana-focused artist crafting songs and stories rich with details and humanity.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $41-$73+
Location: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View
URL: https://www.ncco.org/concert-season/groove-with-marcus-roberts-trio?utm_source=full_calendar&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=groove

Rhythmic vitality and playful melodies will invite you to tap your toes, lean in, and feel the beat. Marcus Roberts Trio joins New Century to bring fresh life to the music of Gerswhin and Ellington with striking cohesion. Music from two of today’s leading women composers serves as interludes, each bringing their own unique sense of curiosity, reflection, and contrast. Together, the music flows between the musicians and audience, creating an irresistible surge of momentum and energy. Get ready to groove!

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents

Soul, funk, pop, and deep groove inspired by two icons - and reimagined through Courtney Knott's own voice. Courtney Knott brings her powerhouse vocals, electrifying stage presence, and original artistry to the music of Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. Across three nights at Black Cat, she blends beloved songs from two of the most influential artists in modern music with original material shaped by their unmistakable impact.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price:
Location: Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MadroneCalendar

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $35+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

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 a testament to the therapeutic powers of foot-stomping, butt-shaking rock and roll and what Rolling Stone dubbed "a hell raising rock and roll party."

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $50+
Location: Cornerstone Berkeley,
URL: https://bit.ly/CornerstoneBerkEvents

Y&T (originally Yesterday & Today) is an influential American hard rock and heavy metal band formed in Oakland, California, in 1974. Led by founding frontman and lead guitarist Dave Meniketti, the group became a staple of the 1980s hard rock scene, releasing acclaimed albums like Earthshaker and Black Tiger

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $43+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

Love Stories Tour: Thee Sinserrs an East Los Angeles soul and R&B band led by multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter Joseph Quinones. Known for modern lowrider oldies and classic sweet soul sounds, the group released breakthrough singles in 2019 and their debut full-length album, Sinseerly Yours, in March 2024 via Colemine Records.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $55+
Location: The Warfield, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/WarfieldEvents

Goldenvoice Presents: The Superbloom Tour: Jessica Lois Ware (born October 15, 1984) is an English singer, songwriter, and podcaster. Known for her sophisticated blend of dance, pop, and R&B, she rose to fame with her 2012 debut album, Devotion, and co-hosts the hit food podcast Table Manners with her mother. Born and raised in South London, England.Studied literature at the University of Sussex.Started as a backing vocalist for artist Jack Penate before collaborating with electronic acts like SBTRKT.Musical Breakthrough and AlbumsReleased her acclaimed debut album, Devotion, in 2012, which reached number five on the UK charts.Followed up with successful pop and R&B records including Tough Love (2014) and Glasshouse (2017).Shifted into a celebrated, disco-infused dance-pop sound with What's Your Pleasure? (2020) and That! Feels Good! (2023).Podcasts and Other WorkCo-hosts the popular Table Manners podcast, interviewing celebrity guests over family dinners cooked by her mother, Lennie.She came to prominence following the release of her debut album, Devotion.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $44+/ $75+ 2 day pass
Location: The Freight, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/TheFreightCalendar

The Freight's second annual Legacy Festival honors the Father of Chicano Music, Eduardo "Lalo" Guerrero. Co-curated by The Freight's Director of Programming PC Munoz and Lalo's son, recording artist Mark Guerrero, this celebration gathers modern musical icons shaped by Lalo's legacy with two nights of concerts and other activities. Lalo Guerrero (1916-2005) was a Mexican-American artist whose restless versatility spanned salsa, nortena, banda, rancheras, boleros, corridos, cumbias, mambos, cha cha chas, swing, rock & roll, and blues. A recipient of the NEA National Heritage Fellowship and the National Medal of Arts, he left a body of work that still echoes across genres and generations.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $20 Advance Tix / $25 at the Door
Location: O'Reilly's Pub, 1840 Haight Street, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/OReillysSF-Events
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Grateful First Fridays on Haight Street - Playing The Dead w/ Special Guests. Celebrating the music of Grateful Dead every first Friday of the month.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $12+ presale online, $20+ at the door
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF
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Boom Boom Room Presents a stacked night of music beginning with Free Moment, a groovy dance band of Bay Area veterans who have been gracing stages for decades. Formed from some of the founding members of Passenger, they will get the night going with infectious melodies and raucous rhythms that will get you dancing early. Then Koobi Fora will take over the rest of the night into the early morning with their special brand of jam band funk. Koobi Fora is thrilled to be back at the Boom Boom Room, our favorite late-night joint and one of the best places to see live music in SF. And we are even more excited to bring Josh Gelfand to the stage with us for a very special night of music!

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $31+
Location: The Independent, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheIndyCalendar

King Buffalo is the trio of vocalist/guitarist Sean McVay, bassist Dan Reynolds, and drummer Scott Donaldson. Since forming in 2013, the self-proclaimed "heavy psych" band has made its name via 4 Full-lengths, 4EPs, and tours with Clutch, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats, All Them Witches, The Sword, and Elder. + L.A. Witch is an all female American garage-rock and psych-punk trio formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2011

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $78+
Location: Greek Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/BerkeleyGreekEvents

Make The Girls Dance: HUGEL is one of the most influential Afro House artists on the planet and a key architect of the global Afro Latin House movement. Through his imprint Make The Girls Dance Records, he continues to push culture forward, delivering timeless club records and multiple #1 Beatport hits. A multi-platinum artist, HUGEL reached a major milestone in 2025, when his catalog surpassed 1 billion streams in a single year, confirming his position at the very top of the global dance scene. Born in Marseille and raised on a foundation of funk, disco, and soul, HUGEL began DJing on vinyl at just 16 years old. Inspired by legends such as Carl Cox, Laurent Garnier, Daft Punk, Amine Edge, and David Guetta, he developed a sound that is instantly recognizable -- deeply rhythmic, emotionally charged, and built for massive dancefloors. His music is infused with the Balearic spirit of Ibiza and the cultural richness of the Mediterranean, blending Latin, oriental, and tribal influences into a powerful Afro House signature.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Papermill Creek Saloon, Forest Knolls
URL: https://bit.ly/PapermillCreekSaloonLiveMusic

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.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents

Soul, funk, pop, and deep groove inspired by two icons - and reimagined through Courtney Knott's own voice. Courtney Knott brings her powerhouse vocals, electrifying stage presence, and original artistry to the music of Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. Across three nights at Black Cat, she blends beloved songs from two of the most influential artists in modern music with original material shaped by their unmistakable impact.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $33+
Location: Almost Famous Wine Company, Livermore
URL: https://bit.ly/AlmostFamousWineCompany

The China Cats are the Bay Area's longest-running Grateful Dead tribute band. Performing hundred of shows over 15 years, China Cats continues the musical tradition of the Grateful Dead while throwing a new kind of gasoline on the fire. On any given night the band will play songs from throughout the Dead's 30-year repertoire.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $25+
Location: Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio
URL: https://bit.ly/RanchoNicasioEvents

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $35-$86+
Location: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, San Francisco
URL: https://www.ncco.org/concert-season/groove-with-marcus-roberts-trio?utm_source=full_calendar&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=groove

Rhythmic vitality and playful melodies will invite you to tap your toes, lean in, and feel the beat. Marcus Roberts Trio joins New Century to bring fresh life to the music of Gerswhin and Ellington with striking cohesion. Music from two of today’s leading women composers serves as interludes, each bringing their own unique sense of curiosity, reflection, and contrast. Together, the music flows between the musicians and audience, creating an irresistible surge of momentum and energy. Get ready to groove!

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $68+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

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)

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $55+
Location: The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
URL: https://bit.ly/TheGuildTheatre

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: SOLD OUT
Location: August Hall, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/AugustHallCalendar

Pinhead Gunpowder is an American punk rock band formed in California's East Bay in 1991. The group features Billie Joe Armstrong and Jason White of Green Day, alongside drummer Aaron Cometbus and bassist Bill Schneider. Known for a DIY ethos, the band functions as a low-pressure side project.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $30+
Location: Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BottomOfTheHill

Southern-fried Rock : rockabilly, country, blues: 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 a testament to the therapeutic powers of foot-stomping, butt-shaking rock and roll and what Rolling Stone dubbed "a hell raising rock and roll party."

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $112+
Location: Uptown Theatre Napa, Napa
URL: https://bit.ly/UptownTheatreNapa

Adam Ant (born Stuart Leslie Goddard on November 3, 1954) is an English singer, musician, and actor who became a defining pop and cultural icon of the early 1980s.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $41+
Location: Ivy Room, Albany
URL: https://bit.ly/IvyRoomAlbany
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BMG PRESENTS -Roots reggae rose in the 1970s as a voice of resistance, echoing far beyond the Caribbean. For Sicilian-born Alberto D'Ascola--now known as Alborosie--reggae became a calling. "My reggae is 2025," he says. Born in Marsala in 1977, he discovered the genre at 15 through a Bob Marley cassette and a TV ad playing "Jamming." Soon, he taught himself instruments and formed Reggae National Tickets, a band that gave voice to Europe's disillusioned youth. But he craved authenticity. At 18, he traveled to Jamaica, where repeated visits revealed reggae's spiritual roots. In 2003, he left Italy for Kingston to pursue a solo career. Locals dubbed him "borosie"--a dismissive term he reclaimed as his stage name.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $44+/ $75+ 2 day pass
Location: The Freight, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/TheFreightCalendar

SPECIAL EVENT DANCE FLOOR OPEN The Freight's second annual Legacy Festival honors the Father of Chicano Music, Eduardo "Lalo" Guerrero. Co-curated by The Freight's Director of Programming PC Munoz and Lalo's son, recording artist Mark Guerrero, this celebration gathers modern musical icons shaped by Lalo's legacy with two nights of concerts and other activities. Lalo Guerrero (1916-2005) was a Mexican-American artist whose restless versatility spanned salsa, nortena, banda, rancheras, boleros, corridos, cumbias, mambos, cha cha chas, swing, rock & roll, and blues. A recipient of the NEA National Heritage Fellowship and the National Medal of Arts, he left a body of work that still echoes across genres and generations.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $75+
Location: The Masonic, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MasonicCalendar

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $12+
Location: The Plough and Stars, San Francisco
URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/shelby-ash-presents-817781679
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Shelby Ash Presents: This month's Honky-Tonk Social welcomes old-timey country-western band, the Farmer & Adele. Free dance lessons before the show.

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $12+
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF
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Straight out of San Francisco, The Good Stuff has been shaking up the local music scene for seven years strong. A high-energy fusion of funk, rock, and soul- jazz jams, this 6 piece Bay Area powerhouse delivers electrifying performances that turn any crowd into a dance party! Band Members: Bdubs (Guitar/Backup Vocals) Andrew Balmat (Vocals/Guitar) Nasser Addi (Drums) Shelton Chess (Bass) Dr. C -Stefan Cohen (Saxophone) + GROWLER For the members of Gr¿wler, the Boom Boom Room has been more than just a legendary SF venue - it's been a home for countless unforgettable nights of experiencing live music together over the last 20 years. So getting the chance to finally hit the stage at this iconic temple of rock, funk, soul, and blues is something the band is seriously fired up about. On Saturday, NOV 7th, Gr¿wler brings their high-energy mix of deep grooves, soulful jams, and full-throttle rock to the BBR

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $31
Location: The Independent, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/KarinaRykman11-07-26

Karina Rykman plays bass, sings, jumps around, and laughs a lot. Straddling the worlds of jam rock and indie pop drenched in psychedelia, she's earned a reputation as an unmissable live act.

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Show Time: 12:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: Golden Gate Park Bandshell, San Francisco
URL: https://illuminate.org/events/

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

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Show Time: 2:00 PM
Price: $26+
Location: HopMonk Tavern Novato, Novato
URL: https://bit.ly/HopmonkNovatoTickets
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HOPMONK PRESENTS Sunday Matinee Series: 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!

Door Time:
Show Time: 2:00 PM
Price: $35-$86+
Location: Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N San Pedro Rd., San Rafael
URL: https://www.ncco.org/concert-season/groove-with-marcus-roberts-trio?utm_source=full_calendar&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=groove

Rhythmic vitality and playful melodies will invite you to tap your toes, lean in, and feel the beat. Marcus Roberts Trio joins New Century to bring fresh life to the music of Gerswhin and Ellington with striking cohesion. Music from two of today’s leading women composers serves as interludes, each bringing their own unique sense of curiosity, reflection, and contrast. Together, the music flows between the musicians and audience, creating an irresistible surge of momentum and energy. Get ready to groove!

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Show Time: 2:15 PM
Price: $25+
Location: The Lost Church, 545 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa
URL: https://tinyurl.com/MarkMcLayDustdevilsRosa

Mark McLay & The Dustdevils in concert at The Lost Church, an intimate listening space where the audience is close to the performers, the volume is at a comfortable level, and there's a bar! Mark McLay & The Dustdevils play original American rock and roll drawing from a song palette similar to John Hiatt, Jackson Browne, and Bruce Springsteen. Mark’s expressive vocals carry tuneful melodies and meaningful lyrics, wrapped in sophisticated, song-first arrangements that balance grit, heart, hope, and humor. Backed by The Dustdevils—Dan Ransford:Drums, Eric Straus:Bass, Mark Harris:Lead Guitar, Riki Reinking:Harmonies/Blues Harp, Dallis Craft:Keyboards/Harmonies-—the band moves effortlessly from hard-nosed rock to tender, reflective moments, always in service of the song. Praised by critics at KRSH, KPFA, and the North Bay Bohemian, their honest, evocative sound has been featured in film, TV, and radio—and it’s even better live. Mark will be performing a few songs solo as well! https://www.markmclay.com Live Video: https://youtu.be/pr2y8pSRzkY?si=qRZQqnO5gGpJk4bA

Door Time:
Show Time: 2:30 PM
Price: $48+
Location: HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol, Sebastopol
URL: http://bit.ly/HopMonkSebastopolTickets
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KC Turner Presents: Outdoor Venue - For nearly two decades Donavon Frankenreiter has been traveling the globe, first as a professional surfer and now as a musician. Born in Southern California, Donavon spent most of his youth chasing waves, turning pro at the age of 16. These days instead of surf competitions, it's concert halls that bring Frankenreiter to town, where he entertains audiences with his unique blend of laid-back grooves, philosophical lyrics and soulful delivery.

Door Time:
Show Time: 5:30 PM
Price: $10-$15 sliding scale at the door
Location: Peri's Tavern in Fairfax, 29 Broadway
URL: https://bit.ly/PerisTavern
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Grateful Voodoo returns to Peri's in Fairfax with their tasty gumbo of Grateful Dead, JGB, NOLA hits, Allman Bros., Little Feat & the Band!  With Jonny Mojo, Angeline Saris, Jeannette Ferber, Dave Rokeach & Jeff Hobbs.

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Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $15+
Location: The Crepe Place, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/CrepePlace

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

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $30+
Location: Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/MoesAlleyLiveMusic

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 a testament to the therapeutic powers of foot-stomping, butt-shaking rock and roll and what Rolling Stone dubbed "a hell raising rock and roll party."

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $47+
Location: Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/GreatAmericanMusicHallCalendar

After decades of writing toward one destination, Foy Vance found himself somewhere entirely new. Following the completion of 2026's The Wake--the seventh and final installment in a cycle of albums he began in the aftermath of his father's sudden death in 1999--the Northern Ireland-born singer/songwriter felt called to revisit a vast archive of material he'd written over the course of 27 years but never shared with the world.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents
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Soul, funk, pop, and deep groove inspired by two icons - and reimagined through Courtney Knott's own voice. Courtney Knott brings her powerhouse vocals, electrifying stage presence, and original artistry to the music of Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. Across three nights at Black Cat, she blends beloved songs from two of the most influential artists in modern music with original material shaped by their unmistakable impact.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $164+
Location: The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
URL: https://bit.ly/TheGuildTheatre

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.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $32+
Location: The Independent, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheIndyCalendar

"Show Me" Album Release: THAO, known for her distinctly evocative songwriting and dynamic, arresting performance, has continued to evolve artistically and personally since dropping the moniker "Thao & The Get Down Stay Down" in 2021. Her latest album, Temple, reflects a profound exploration of freedom and belonging, shaped by her experiences reconnecting with her cultural roots on her first trip to Vietnam. This journey is also the subject of her intimate documentary, Nobody Dies, which premiered on PBS to critical acclaim.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $61+
Location: SAP Center, San Jose
URL: https://bit.ly/SAPCenterEvents

Presented by Live 105 The Rats In a Cage Tour: The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band formed in Chicago in 1988 by frontman Billy Corgan, guitarist James Iha, bassist D'arcy Wretzky, and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. The band blended heavy metal, psych-rock, and dream pop. Current Status: Original members Iha and Chamberlin returned, releasing modern projects like Atum (2023) and Aghori Mhori Mei

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price:
Location: Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MadroneCalendar

Sunday B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos. Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow. 9pm-Close

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:30 PM
Price: FREE
Location: Mabuhay Gardens (The MAB), San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/TheMab

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $5 after 8pm
Location: Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MadroneCalendar

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $30+
Location: The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
URL: https://bit.ly/TheGuildTheatre

For nearly two decades Donavon Frankenreiter has been traveling the globe, first as a professional surfer and now as a musician. Born in Southern California, Donavon spent most of his youth chasing waves, turning pro at the age of 16. These days instead of surf competitions, it's concert halls that bring Frankenreiter to town, where he entertains audiences with his unique blend of laid-back grooves, philosophical lyrics and soulful delivery. This year, Frankenreiter is releasing his first studio in 9 years, out September 20, 2024. The album, entitled Get Outta Your Mind, marks the 20 year anniversary of his self-titled debut album.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $32+
Location: Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/YoshisCalendar

SHE'S THAT CHICK Music Monday proudly presents A Tribute to Grover Washington Jr., an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless sound, soul, and sophistication of one of jazz music's most beloved icons. This special performance brings together an extraordinary lineup of saxophonists whose artistry has been shaped by the legacy Grover helped create. Featuring Kevin Moore, Angelo Luster, Eldon Jones, and Ashley Jemison, the night promises a rich blend of smooth jazz, gospel, soul, and contemporary improvisation that honors the warmth and emotional depth Grover Washington Jr. brought to generations of listeners.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $79+
Location: Chase Center, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/ChaseCenterEvents

The UGLY Tour: Teddy Swims announced that The UGLY Tour will make a stop at Chase Center after the start of a brand-new era with "Mr. Know It All," an instantly catchy and deceptively breezy cut about the pain of romantic self-sabotage. "Mr. Know It All" mixes vintage grooves, '80s rock hook-craft, and lush modern production to build a moody but cool backdrop for Swims' soul-searching lyrics. Amid sharp pizzicato strings and pillowy guitar, Swims delivers the brutal chorus: "Shoulda told you I could see this coming, like I'm lookin' right into a crystal ball / When I fall in love it's with misfortune, oh, I wish I wasn't Mr. Know It All." Swims performed the song live for the first time last Friday at his star studded mainstage Coachella set - which featured appearances from David Lee Roth, Joe Jonas, and Vanessa Carlton. Last year was especially monumental for Swims, who wrapped a sold-out global tour, earned his second career GRAMMY¨ nod, and made history with his Diamond-certified smash "Lose Control," which set the record for the longest-running Billboard Hot 100 hit after spending 112 weeks on the chart (and it only left due to a rule meant to make room for others). In addition to topping the Hot 100 and five radio formats, the hit has surpassed 5 billion global streams.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $48+
Location: The Chapel, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheChapelCalendar
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(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Formed in Manchester in 1976, Buzzcocks' influence on punk and independent music cannot be overstated. With classics Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've) and What Do I Get?, Spiral Scratch sparked a revolution and paved the way for generations of DIY musicians and independent labels. Defining the sound, the spirit and the very essence of late 70s British punk, Buzzcocks proceeded on a journey that saw Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, R.E.M. Green Day, Kurt Cobain and many others namecheck themselves as fans. After losing the founding frontman Pete Shelley in 2018, co-founder Steve Diggle vowed to keep the Buzzcocks flame alive through writing, recording and touring with the same passion and purpose that had always defined the group. Nearly five decades on, new album Attitude Adjustment is a celebration of resilience, creativity and pure rock 'n' roll energy and another unique chapter in one of British music's most enduring stories. Combining raw punk energy with melodic smarts and lyrical bite, every note on Attitude Adjustment is delivered with Buzzcocks trademark heart, humour, spirit and invention, written in early 2025.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $101+
Location: Uptown Theatre Napa, Napa
URL: https://bit.ly/UptownTheatreNapa

Soft Cell is an English electronic and synth-pop duo formed in 1978 by vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $48+
Location: The Chapel, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheChapelCalendar

Formed in Manchester in 1976, Buzzcocks' influence on punk and independent music cannot be overstated. With classics Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've) and What Do I Get?, Spiral Scratch sparked a revolution and paved the way for generations of DIY musicians and independent labels. Defining the sound, the spirit and the very essence of late 70s British punk, Buzzcocks proceeded on a journey that saw Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, R.E.M. Green Day, Kurt Cobain and many others namecheck themselves as fans.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $15.50+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents
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Where groove meets spirit--an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B. JaZzLine INSTITUTE Presents The Soul Sessions. The Soul Sessions bring some of the Bay Area's finest musicians to Black Cat for a weekly night built around deep groove, soulful improvisation, and the energy that happens when world-class players meet in an intimate room.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $115+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $48+
Location: The Chapel, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheChapelCalendar

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Formed in Manchester in 1976, Buzzcocks' influence on punk and independent music cannot be overstated. With classics Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've) and What Do I Get?, Spiral Scratch sparked a revolution and paved the way for generations of DIY musicians and independent labels. Defining the sound, the spirit and the very essence of late 70s British punk, Buzzcocks proceeded on a journey that saw Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, R.E.M. Green Day, Kurt Cobain and many others namecheck themselves as fans. After losing the founding frontman Pete Shelley in 2018, co-founder Steve Diggle vowed to keep the Buzzcocks flame alive through writing, recording and touring with the same passion and purpose that had always defined the group. Nearly five decades on, new album Attitude Adjustment is a celebration of resilience, creativity and pure rock 'n' roll energy and another unique chapter in one of British music's most enduring stories. Combining raw punk energy with melodic smarts and lyrical bite, every note on Attitude Adjustment is delivered with Buzzcocks trademark heart, humour, spirit and invention, written in early 2025.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $47+
Location: The UC Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/UCTheatre
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Co-Presented by La Pipa de la Paz Tour - 30th Anniversary Aterciopelados, Colombia's most influential rock band, is celebrating a landmark year in 2026 with the 30th anniversary of La Pipa de la Paz, the groundbreaking album that transformed Latin American rock and earned the band's first Grammy nomination. Led by Andrea Echeverri and Hector Buitrago, the duo has spent more than three decades shaping Latin alternative music, earning 4 Latin Grammy Awards, two Grammy nominations (1998 and 2026), and releasing 10 studio albums that have made them one of the most influential bands in the Spanish-speaking world. The La Pipa de la Paz 30th Anniversary Tour continues across the Americas and Europe, celebrating one of Latin rock's most iconic records. As part of the anniversary, Aterciopelados is releasing a commemorative EP featuring newly reimagined versions of songs from the album.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $71
Location: The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/RegencyEvents
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Goldenvoice Presents: Soft Cell are an English synthpop duo who came to prominence in the late 1970s, consisting of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. The duo are principally known for their 1981 hit version of "Tainted Love" (#8 US) and 1981 debut album titled Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret.In the United Kingdom, they had ten Top 40 hits including "Tainted Love" (#1 UK), "Torch" (#2 UK), "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" (#3 UK), "What!" (#3 UK), and "Bedsitter" (#4 UK), and also had four Top 20 albums between 1981 and 1984. In 1984, the duo split but reformed in 2001 to tour and record new material, releasing their fifth studio album, Cruelty Without Beauty in 2002. Soft Cell's songs have been covered by various artists including Nine Inch Nails, David Gray, Nouvelle Vague, and A-ha.[citation needed] Their track, "Memorabilia", earned recognition for the band as pioneers of the synth-oriented techno genre. The duo have sold 10 million records worldwide.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $48+
Location: The Chapel, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheChapelCalendar

Formed in Manchester in 1976, Buzzcocks' influence on punk and independent music cannot be overstated. With classics Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've) and What Do I Get?, Spiral Scratch sparked a revolution and paved the way for generations of DIY musicians and independent labels. Defining the sound, the spirit and the very essence of late 70s British punk, Buzzcocks proceeded on a journey that saw Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, R.E.M. Green Day, Kurt Cobain and many others namecheck themselves as fans.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: FREE
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF

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.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents
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Deeply swinging, modern jazz from two master improvisers with decades of chemistry and serious fire. Pianist and keyboardist Marc Seales brings his distinctive blend of post-bop language, rich harmony, and fearless spontaneity to Black Cat alongside legendary tenor saxophonist Ernie Watts. Seales has toured and recorded with Joe Henderson, Art Pepper, Benny Carter, Mark Murphy, and Watts, while his acclaimed trio New Stories earned a Grammy nomination with vocalist Mark Murphy.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $32+
Location: Cornerstone Berkeley,
URL: https://bit.ly/CornerstoneBerkEvents

Roger Clyne and drummer Paul "P.H." Naffah are American rock musicians from Tempe, Arizona. They first gained fame in the 1990s as members of the alternative rock band The Refreshments, known for the cult-classic album Fizzy, Fuzzy, Big & Buzzy. In 1998, they formed Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $48+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

Gene a British alternative rock and Britpop band formed in London in 1993. The quartet featured lead vocalist Martin Rossiter, guitarist Steve Mason, bassist Kevin Miles, and drummer Matt James. Known for melodic indie anthems and comparisons to The Smiths, they released four studio albums before disbanding in 2004. The Britpop band Gene is on tour and will embark on their first North American tour in 24 years this November 2026. Locally, they are performing right here in San Francisco at The Fillmore on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $21+
Location: Lost On Main Chico, Chico
URL: https://bit.ly/LostOnMainChico
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Shakedown Citi............ It's not just a tribute - it's the Dead, reborn. Shakedown Citi is a fresh new force on the jam band scene, born in the heart of a Grateful Dead parking lot at Citi Field in 2023. When the band's members crossed paths on Shakedown Street, something clicked --and the music hasn't stopped since. Rather than imitating the Dead, Shakedown Citi channels their spirit--creating spontaneous, soulful performances that feel alive, adventurous and totally in the moment. Each set is a journey, full of unexpected twists, deep grooves and musical conversation that pulls even the most skeptical listener into the vibe. Every Shakedown Citi show begins long before the first note. Each setlist is thoughtfully and meticulously crafted from the Dead repertoire, affiliated catalogs and beyond, balancing deep cuts and beloved anthems, rarities and reprises

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $61+
Location: The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/RegencyEvents
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Goldenvoice Presents: An Evening with Band of Horses. Beginning with their first LP, the RIAA gold-certified "Everything All The Time", Band of Horses have positioned themselves as a mainstay for more than a decade with 5 studio albums in total, including Grammy-nominated "Infinite Arms", "Mirage Rock" produced by the legendary Glyn Johns, and most recently, "Why Are You Ok" exec produced by the illustrious Rick Rubin. Formed and led by singer and songwriter Ben Bridwell, the South Carolina-based band and have given us a multitude of much-loved singles, including "The Funeral" and "No One's Gonna Love You", and have played globe-spanning headline tours as well as shows with greats like Pearl Jam and Neil Young.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $42+
Location: The Chapel, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheChapelCalendar

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician Marc Broussard is a unique performer who embodies the essence of American soul and has forged his own distinct musical style. The son of Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard of "The Boogie Kings," he nurtured his musical gifts at an early age in the vibrant Lafayette, Louisiana, music scene.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $44+
Location: The Freight, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/TheFreightCalendar

HOT JAZZ For over a decade Tuba Skinny has grown steadily in popularity, releasing twelve albums and touring all over the world. They've attracted a wide variety of fans, young and old, neophytes and niche-enthusiasts, with the strength of their musicianship and the scope of their jazz and American roots music catalog. The band is composed of Shaye Cohn (cornet), Barnabus Jones (trombone), Todd Burdick (tuba), Craig Flory (clarinet), Gregory Sherman (guitar and vocals), Max Bien-Kahn (banjo), Robin Rapuzzi (washboard), and Erika Lewis (vocals and bass drum). While they've become known as world-class interpreters of traditional jazz, over the years they've branched out into jug band music, spirituals, country blues, string band music, ragtime, and New Orleans R&B. Their approach is a true reflection of Americana, encompassing the full genealogy of popular American music from an early 20th century perspective.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: FREE
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF

Robby D and the EFG's are a Bay Area rock and roll band! Playing an original and invigorating mix of high energy dance songs and scandalous slow jams, bandmates Brian Fishler (drums), Chris Colmenero (Bass), and Natalyn Daniels (Keys) join lead singer and guitarist Rob Dietrich on a quest to bring rooms to life before knocking 'em dead. One fan has described their music as sounding like the child of Prince and Tom Petty. That might be biologically impossible, but they will 100% take it. What's an EFG? Come to the show an learn the shocking truth!

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: SOLD OUT
Location: Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/Bimbos365

Synergy in motion, London five-piece Ezra Collective are proving themselves as a harmonious tour de force. Their sound nods respectfully to a classic jazz footprint, celebrating the originators whilst simultaneously carving a path solely their own. Ezra Collective marry the delicate technicalities of jazz musicianship with afrobeat and hip hop, tied together by a sound that's unmistakably London. Their live show is one of dynamic union; the strength of their partnership shines in performances that are commanding yet sensitive, soulful and pertinently groove-laced. Following a joyous and stunningly cohesive show in May 2016, Boiler Room rightly labelled the group as "pioneering the new-wave of U.K. jazz". Ezra Collective is: Femi Koleoso - Drums TJ Koleoso - Bass Joe Armon Jones - Keys Dylan Jones - Trumpet James Mollison - Saxophone

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:30 PM
Price: FREE
Location: Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MadroneCalendar

2-Step THURSDAY with VEOTIS Soul, Jazz, and Funk Live Music starts at 9:30pm No Cover

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Show Time: 6:30 AM
Price:
Location: Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MadroneCalendar

Josh Gelfand on Piano. Playing all the songs from your one friend's favorite playlist, and some of the ones from yours.6:30pm-8:30pm

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $75+
Location: HopMonk Tavern Novato, Novato
URL: https://bit.ly/HopmonkNovatoTickets
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KC Turner Presents: FULLY SEATED | Craig Finn is a Minnesota-bred singer/songwriter based in New York City, best known as the singer of The Hold Steady. Finn spent the '90's leading Minneapolis indie band Lifter Puller, which released 3 albums and an EP. After relocating to New York, he joined with Lifter Puller member Tad Kubler to form The Hold Steady in 2003. The Hold Steady quickly achieved critical acclaim and a worldwide fanbase with their unique pairing of dense lyrical narratives with big rock guitars. The Hold Steady's ninth album, The Price Of Progress, was released in March 2023, commemorating the band's 20th Anniversary.

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents

Deeply swinging, modern jazz from two master improvisers with decades of chemistry and serious fire. Pianist and keyboardist Marc Seales brings his distinctive blend of post-bop language, rich harmony, and fearless spontaneity to Black Cat alongside legendary tenor saxophonist Ernie Watts. Seales has toured and recorded with Joe Henderson, Art Pepper, Benny Carter, Mark Murphy, and Watts, while his acclaimed trio New Stories earned a Grammy nomination with vocalist Mark Murphy.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $44+
Location: Almost Famous Wine Company, Livermore
URL: https://bit.ly/AlmostFamousWineCompany

Emmy winning Producer and Musical Director Peter Michael Escovedo has earned recognition not only as a drummer, but as a producer, director, singer, songwriter, and television personality. Peter Michael (son of legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo, and brother of Artist Sheila E.) has contributed to countless world tours, recordings and television productions. He's created, directed, and produced television shows, written music for film and theme songs for television, and composed, arranged, and produced music for various artists. He has toured with Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, George Michael, Stevie Nicks, Marvin Gaye, and Huey Lewis & the News.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $54
Location: Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/YoshisCalendar

Rapper, social activist, and hip-hop pioneer from the Bronx, known as "The Teacha" Appearing on the rap scene in 1986 as Boogie Down Productions, releasing his first hit single "South Bronx" with his late DJ Scott La Rock, KRS "the one" made it clear that Hip Hop was going to have to take itself a lot more seriously than simply being a music genre. KRS, an acronym for "Knowledge Reigning Supreme", has been called the "conscience of Hip Hop" (Rolling Stone), "the greatest live emcee ever" (The Source), the "spokesperson for Hip Hop" (Wall Street Journal), "master teacher" (Zulu Nation) and the "son of Hip Hop" (Kool DJ Herc).

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $69+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

Since their formation in Carteret, New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have earned a reputation as one of America's most enduring rock bands. Founding members Pat DiNizio (vocals/guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar/vocals), Mike Mesaros (bass/vocals), and Dennis Diken (drums/vocals) built a distinctive sound rooted in the melodic punch of the British Invasion, fused with the raw energy of American garage rock. The result was a catalog of timeless songs that continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. The band's breakthrough came with the 1986 release of Especially for You, featuring the modern rock classics "Blood and Roses" and "Behind the Wall of Sleep." Critical acclaim and radio success soon followed with Green Thoughts (1988) and 11 (1989), albums that delivered charting singles including "Only a Memory," "A Girl Like You," and "Too Much Passion." Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, The Smithereens became fixtures on MTV, college radio, and mainstream rock stations, while touring extensively with artists such as Tom Petty, Lou Reed, and The Pretenders.Celebrated for their muscular live performances, The Smithereens have always stayed true to their roots while expanding their reach. Their body of work includes not only original material but also acclaimed tributes to their musical heroes, including full-length homages to The Beatles and The Who, affirming their place in the lineage of classic rock. Following the passing of frontman Pat DiNizio in 2017, Babjak, Mesaros, and Diken made the decision to honor his memory by continuing to perform and record. Joined by guest vocalists such as Robin Wilson (Gin Blossoms), John Cowsill (from the Cowsills & Beach Boys) and Marshall Crenshaw, the band continues to bring their celebrated songs to both longtime fans and new generations. The band's latest album is THE LOST ALBUM featuring previously unreleased sessions with Pat DiNizio.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $75+
Location: The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
URL: https://bit.ly/TheGuildTheatre

Born in Los Angeles, California, Robby Krieger was convinced by a Chuck Berry concert to give rock music a go, which resulted in the guitarist trading in his classical guitar in for a Gibson SG, an instrument that would eventually become his signature instrument. Studying physics and Indian music at UCLA, Krieger played in bands with friends, and eventually bumped into a drummer he'd met a few years before, John Densmore. The two began jamming on blues together, while Krieger's interest in Indian music and culture continued to flourish, as he began dabbling with sitars (studying at the Kinnara School, which was founded by Ravi Shankar), and attending meditation classes. It was at one of these meditation classes that Krieger met keyboardist Ray Manzarek. Manzarek eventually convinced Krieger to come down and rehearse with a poet/singer he'd been working with, Jim Morrison. Their first rehearsal supposedly resulted in the penning of "Moonlight Drive," resulting in the birth of the Doors. Quickly building a name for themselves in L.A. with their unpredictable live shows, the Doors were signed to Elektra Records, and issued their debut album, the Doors, in 1967. The album would become one of rock's all-time classics, as it spawned the monster hit "Light My Fire," a tune penned entirely by Krieger.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $39+
Location: August Hall, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/AugustHallCalendar

The Last Balloon Tour: Tank and the Bangas is a vibrant Grammy-winning musical group from New Orleans that blends soul, hip-hop, R&B, funk, and spoken word poetry. Formed in 2011 and led by charismatic vocalist Tarriona "Tank" Ball, the band shot to national fame after winning the NPR Tiny Desk Contest in 2017

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $49+
Location: The Freight, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/TheFreightCalendar

Folk-blues stalwart Chris Smither has been contemplating mortality throughout his decades of songwriting; at 80, he's more convincing than ever" - New York Times Having distilled his own signature sound of blues and folk for over 50 years and twenty records, Chris Smither is truly an American original. A profound songwriter, Chris continues to draw deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets and philosophers. From his early days as the New Orleans transplant in the Boston folk scene, through his wilderness years, to his reemergence in the 1990s as one of America's most distinctive acoustic performers, Chris Smither continues to hone his distinctive sound. He has always traveled his own road and stayed true to his musical vision. He has developed and maintained loyal friendships over the years with kindred-spirited musicians like Bonnie Raitt, Jorma Kaukonen, and Tim O'Brien, while at the same time throughout his career been inspired by and inspiring to today's next-generation of musicians like The Suitcase Junket and Peter Mulvey. He may be best known for writing "Love You Like A Man" which Bonnie Raitt and, more recently, jazz great Diana Krall have covered. His music has been covered by numerous artists and featured in soundtrack albums, independent films, television, and commercials. Reviewers continue to praise his dazzling guitar work, gravelly voice and songwriting.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $60+
Location: The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/RegencyEvents
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Goldenvoice Presents: L7: The Last Hurrah Tour 2026 w/ NOBRO. L7 are grateful and humbled to announce The Last Hurrah Tour! For four decades, the band has been getting fans on their feet with their blend of punk ethos, heavy rock, melody, socio-political anthems, and humor. The band is beyond thrilled to connect with their audiences around the world one last time!

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $22
Location: Felton Music Hall, Felton
URL: https://bit.ly/FeltonMusicEvents

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF
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Three Great Live Bands on one stellar Night of original Reggae, Ska, Funk ...Shake YO' AZZ Dance Music, and 70's, 80's, 90's Rockin' Danceable Hits All Night Long!" feat: THE NEW ACCIDENTS * and DADDY ISSUES *Plus: PUNK ROCK BAND * & *CEREMONY "After-Party Show"

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Show Time: 6:30 PM
Price: $30+
Location: HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol, Sebastopol
URL: http://bit.ly/HopMonkSebastopolTickets
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HOPMONK PRESENTS SebastoSoul 7:30pm: Dylan Forsyth, 8:30pm: Steph Salva & Friends, 9:30pm: Sebastian St. James Band w/ members of Vinyl , 11pm: Marshall House Projec

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $64+
Location: Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco
URL: https://www.sfhiphopdancefest.com/

The SFIHHDF is an iconic event that features a highly curated selection of performances by prestigious dance companies from around the globe. We demonstrate our respect for dance professionals by providing flights, lodging, food & massage services to all performers.

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents

Deeply swinging, modern jazz from two master improvisers with decades of chemistry and serious fire. Pianist and keyboardist Marc Seales brings his distinctive blend of post-bop language, rich harmony, and fearless spontaneity to Black Cat alongside legendary tenor saxophonist Ernie Watts. Seales has toured and recorded with Joe Henderson, Art Pepper, Benny Carter, Mark Murphy, and Watts, while his acclaimed trio New Stories earned a Grammy nomination with vocalist Mark Murphy.

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $25+
Location: Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio
URL: https://bit.ly/RanchoNicasioEvents

Big Brother & The Holding Company are considered, along with the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane, the pioneers of the "San Francisco Sound". They are also the band that launched the career of Janis Joplin. They are the band that recorded 'Cheap Thrills', which has been voted by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest classic rock albums of all time and which, along with their hit version of "Piece of My Heart" is in the Grammy Hall of Fame, and the Library of Congress. Their energy, spirit and their story define a time when music was at the center of a cultural revolution, yet their music is still listened to and loved.

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price:
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

Allison Russell - In The Hour Of Chaos: "In this new album by Allison Russell, one of the greatest lyric storytellers of our time, redemption does not come from the voice alone — it comes through the act of controlling and re-casting our stories so that they might be embodied, shared, and celebrated by others. Not unlike the R&B, Blues, and Folk/Country traditions that she honors and expands, her songs are sonic accompaniment to life itself."

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $73+
Location: Fox Theater Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/FoxOaklandEvents

His renowned live show - built around a full live-band, guest vocalists and immersive visuals - has also set the blueprint for how and where an electronic musician can translate their records into the live arena. He has performed to millions of people across the globe, with sold-out shows at prestigious venues like the Sydney Opera House, Alexandra Palace and Red Rocks Amphitheatre - in many cases as one of the first electronic artists to do so - and the world's biggest festival stages including Glastonbury, Coachella, Sonar and Fuji Rock.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $24+
Location: The Chapel of The Flowers, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/mr-hat-presents
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Mr. Hat Presents: Aki Kumar, San Jose's "King of Bollywood Blues," infuses Blues, Rock n Roll and Country with the vibrant songs of his Indian heritage, creating a unique and electrifying musical fusion. With soulful vocals, masterful harmonica skills and an undeniable stage presence, Kumar brings a fresh perspective to the blues scene, captivating audiences worldwide. All ages welcome. "Mumbai meets Muddy Waters" in Aki Kumar's Bollywood Blues, a high-energy musical mashup where vintage Indian cinema soundtracks are filtered through raw, Chicago-style blues. This electrifying show blends soulful vocals, masterful harmonica riffs, and cross-cultural beats to create a one-of-a-kind, dance-floor-packing groove.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $38+
Location: The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/RegencyEvents
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Goldenvoice Presents: Headache. Thank You For Almost Everything is the sophomore album for Headache, a collaboration between writer and poet Francis Hornsby Clark and music-producer Joseph Thornalley aka Vegyn. This new album follows on the surprise underground success of their debut: The Head Hurts But The Heart Knows The Truth (released 31 May 2023) releasing on Vegyn's own PLZ Make It Ruins label.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $44+
Location: The Freight, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/TheFreightCalendar

The California Bluegrass Reunion is an annual celebration of California's rich bluegrass tradition, featuring an extraordinary lineup of musicians with deep California roots who have all made significant contributions to the genre. This year's concert brings together some of the finest talents in bluegrass, including Bill Evans (banjo), Jim Nunally (guitar), Chad Manning (fiddle), Sharon Gilchrist (bass), Mike Witcher (dobro), Nell Robinson (vocals) and Max Schwartz (bass). These musicians have performed together in various combinations for decades and for this year's tour, the Reunion returns to a focus on their own original compositions along with paying tribute to California songwriters and tunesmiths.

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $36+
Location: The Independent, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheIndyCalendar

Sean Hayes is a San Francisco Bay Area-based singer-songwriter known for a unique, gritty blend of folk, soul, and R&B-inflected roots music. His sound has been described as dusty, warm, and effortless, featuring a gravelly, soulful voice that blends intimate storytelling with danceable rhythms.

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $12 (ladies free)
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF
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Ladies your admission is Gratis all night. Ladies get in free. Every second Saturday at Boom Boom Room. Blends the raw electricity of Studio 54 with high-fashion Euro-disco. Feat: DJ TOPAZ (Austin, TX) ...on live sax and deep disco, Real Dance 70's Mashup DJ selections-- bringing heat, soul and shimmer with the glimmer and glitz ala Studio '54 to the Dance floor. TOPAZ brings it bumpin' with classic 70's Disco to French House, Italo-Disco and Big Studio 54 hits that will bring out pure electricity on the dance floor and the glisten on joyous, sparkled faces and bodies and Soul.

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Show Time: 2:00 PM
Price: $35+
Location: HopMonk Tavern Novato, Novato
URL: https://bit.ly/HopmonkNovatoTickets
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KC Turner Presents: Sunday Matinee Series: Lauderdale would know: He's been a vital part of the country music ecosystem since 1991, when he released his debut album and began penning songs for an impressively long roster of country music greats. "When I was a teenager wanting to be a bluegrass banjo player, I never would have imagined that I would get to work with people like Ralph Stanley, Robert Hunter, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams and John Oates ," he muses. "Getting to work with them inspires me greatly to this day, and I know it always will." ," he muses. "Getting to work with them inspires me greatly to this day, and I know it always will."

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Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $15+
Location: The Crepe Place, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/CrepePlace

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

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents
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Deeply swinging, modern jazz from two master improvisers with decades of chemistry and serious fire. Pianist and keyboardist Marc Seales brings his distinctive blend of post-bop language, rich harmony, and fearless spontaneity to Black Cat alongside legendary tenor saxophonist Ernie Watts. Seales has toured and recorded with Joe Henderson, Art Pepper, Benny Carter, Mark Murphy, and Watts, while his acclaimed trio New Stories earned a Grammy nomination with vocalist Mark Murphy.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $71+ (6 Show Ticket $655+)
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $27+
Location: The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
URL: https://bit.ly/TheGuildTheatre
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Indie-Pop, Funk: Bombargo is a Canadian based international touring band that drops a vibrant splash of soul over their distinctive 'vintage-pop' sound. Well known for bringing unrivaled energy to the stage with sing-along anthems, double-brother harmonies, and a powerful message that combined make for one of the most captivating live shows ever! Frontman Nathan Thoen's passionate conviction and 'Jagger-like' dance moves even impressed billionaire and music industry icon Sir Richard Branson, quoting "I haven't seen this type of energy since The Rolling Stones!" - and he would know, having personally signed The Rolling Stones to Virgin Records. The band began with lead singer Nathan Thoen and guitarist Spencer Chilliak after the two spontaneously met and drove 16 hours to attend Sasquatch Music Festival where they became inspired to start a band. The duo wrote their first song 'Let It Grow' during their very first writing session and as part of Bombargo's debut EP 'Back on Main' which would go on to be included in 'The Top 10 Best Saskatchewan Albums of 2015' by SaskMusic. This further inspired them to continue writing, touring, and release their first full-length album titled 'We Are Bombargo'.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $31+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents
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Shakedown Citi is a fresh new force on the jam band scene, born in the heart of a Grateful Dead parking lot at Citi Field in 2023. When the band's members crossed paths on Shakedown Street, something clicked - and the music hasn't stopped since. Rather than imitating the Dead, Shakedown Citi channels their spirit - creating spontaneous, soulful performances that feel alive, adventurous and totally in the moment. Each set is a journey, full of unexpected twists, deep grooves and musical conversation that pulls even the most skeptical listener into the vibe. Every Shakedown Citi show begins long before the first note. Each setlist is thoughtfully and meticulously crafted from the Dead repertoire, affiliated catalogs and beyond, balancing deep cuts and beloved anthems, rarities and reprises. No two nights are ever the same - each performance stands as a work of art on its own, alive in its moment, while also fitting into the larger patchwork of the repertoire. It's not just a tribute - it's the Dead, reborn.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $50+
Location: The UC Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/UCTheatre

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

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $55+
Location: The Catalyst Club, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/CatalystClubEvents

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

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price:
Location: Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MadroneCalendar

Sunday B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos. Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow. 9pm-Close

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Show Time: 6:30 PM
Price: FREE
Location: Mabuhay Gardens (The MAB), San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/TheMab

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

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $5 after 8pm
Location: Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MadroneCalendar

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $71+ (6 Show Ticket $655+)
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $61+
Location: Fox Theater Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/FoxOaklandEvents

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

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $15.50+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents
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Where groove meets spirit--an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B. JaZzLine INSTITUTE Presents The Soul Sessions. The Soul Sessions bring some of the Bay Area's finest musicians to Black Cat for a weekly night built around deep groove, soulful improvisation, and the energy that happens when world-class players meet in an intimate room.

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $5
Location: The DeLuxe,
URL: https://bit.ly/TheDeLuxeSF

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $71+ (6 Show Ticket $655+)
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $40+
Location: The UC Theatre, 2036 University Avenue, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/UCTheatre

Kabaka Pyramid is a Grammy Award Winning Rastafarian lyricist fusing elements of Reggae, Hip Hop and Dancehall to create a unique sound, revolutionizing Jamaican music with conscious messages.

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents
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Intimate, voice-led songwriting where jazz, soul, and indie rock meet with warmth, depth, and serious musicality. Fresh off a two-year run touring with ten-time Grammy winner Norah Jones, singer-songwriter Sami Stevens brings her own band to Black Cat for a deeply personal set of original music, including the premiere of unreleased material. At the piano and Wurlitzer, Stevens moves between jazz, soul, and indie rock with the storytelling instinct of the great American singer-songwriters of the '60s and '70s.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $110+
Location: Fox Theater Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/FoxOaklandEvents

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

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Show Time: 7:45 PM
Price: $61+
Location: The UC Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/UCTheatre
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The story of GWAR is carved across the history of this hopeless planet, but GWAR themselves are not of this world...Their story begins far past Uranus, in the deepest reaches of space, where the beings known as GWAR were warriors in the Scumdogs of the Universe, an elite fighting force in the army of the Master of All Reality. But GWAR proved too reckless and powerful, and after a series of tragic but hilarious blunders, they were banished to the furthest reaches of the galaxy, with orders to conquer an insignificant backwater prehistoric mudball known as the planet Earth. Once here, GWAR, the original Ancient Aliens, shaped the face of the globe, wiping out the dinosaurs, and mating with apes to create the human race. Having accidentally given rise to all human history, the Master of All Reality froze them in Antarctic ice where they could do no more harm. It was there they were discovered by a shady entrepreneur known as Sleazy P Martini, who sat the band down in front of professional wrestling, late-night horror movies, heavy metal music, and a steady diet of crack cocaine until GWAR became the cultural force they are today!

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $71+ (6 Show Ticket $655+)
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $43+
Location: The Warfield, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/WarfieldEvents

Monster Energy Outbreak Tour, Goldenvoice, & CMN Present R¯Z: SE ESTa HACIENDO TARDE -Artist and producer duo R¯Z, comprised of Manolo Cabrera and Hugo Lara, has rapidly emerged as one of the most innovative forces in Mexico's electronic music renaissance. In less than three years, the project has evolved from digital experimentation to selling out major venues, redefining the expectations of Latin electronic music with a fluid, boundary-breaking sonic identity.

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $30+
Location: HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol, Sebastopol
URL: http://bit.ly/HopMonkSebastopolTickets
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Since exploding onto the Colorado scene in 2021, the four women of the supergroup Big Richard have been on a wild ride. Although they showed up to their first gig armed with homemade puff paint t-shirts, a load of crass jokes, and all dressed intentionally like Stevie Nicks, from the first few notes of their tight vocal harmonies, dazzling string virtuosity, and clever arrangements, no one had any choice but to take them seriously.

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $29+
Location: Kilowatt, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/KilowattSFEvents

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

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents

Cinematic European jazz where Slavic folk, Balkan rhythm, impressionist color, electronics, and modern improvisation meet. Vibraphonist Miro Herak and pianist Daniel Bulatkin bring their acclaimed Elysium project to Black Cat, joined by visionary saxophonist David Binney. Built around vivid melodies, shifting rhythms, atmospheric electronics, and the shared Central European roots of its leaders, the music moves between contemporary jazz, folk tradition, classical impressionism, and expansive soundscape.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $110+
Location: Fox Theater Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/FoxOaklandEvents

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

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $25+
Location: Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio
URL: https://bit.ly/RanchoNicasioEvents
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Wreckless Strangers is a collective of friends and musicians carrying the torch for San Francisco's grand rock 'n' roll tradition. Their unique blend of "Ameri-Cali Soul" melds the contemporary blues stylings of Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs; the songwriting sensibilities of Sons of Champlin and Fleetwood Mac; the swashbuckling Americana of the Lost Planet Airmen and Peter Rowan; and the funk of Sly Stone and Tower of Power with a dash of Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane for flavor and unpredictability. With soaring vocal harmonies and burning instrumental improvisation framed in concise and poignant original songwriting, Wreckless Strangers seek to honor and carry forth the brand of free-spirited musical fun and adventure that defines the Bay Area. The band features Amber Morris on lead vocals; David Noble on lead guitar, lead vocals; Joshua Zucker on bass, vocals; Mick Hellman on drums, vocals; Rob Anderson on guitar, vocals; and Fletcher Nielsen on keys. Their new EP, Dirty Souls, is their third project with 4x GRAMMY award-winning engineer/producer Dave Way.

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $23+
Location: Almost Famous Wine Company, Livermore
URL: https://bit.ly/AlmostFamousWineCompany

MOMOTOMBO-SF: Igniting the Stage with Explosive Latin Rock Energy! Get ready to feel the heat with MOMOTOMBO-SF, a dynamic 10-piece powerhouse of San Francisco Bay Area music legends, featuring iconic alumni from Malo and Santana! This electrifying ensemble delivers the soul-stirring sounds of these trailblazing San Francisco bands, blending the fiery interplay of Latin Jazz and Rock with pulsating Latin rhythms and Afro-Cuban beats. Their performances transport you back to the psychedelic, boundary-breaking days of Winterland and The Fillmore, where Latin Rock was born.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $71+ (6 Show Ticket $655+)
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $45+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

The Seeds remain amongst the most beloved and iconographic of the original 1960s garage-psych avatars. To many, their edgy dissonant sounds and relentless fuzz-fuelled drive, tinged with flights of psychedelic fancy, make The Seeds the quintessential exponent of the genre, as heard on such classics-for-the-ages as 'Pushin' Too Hard,' 'Can't Seem To Make You Mine' and 'Mr Farmer.' Their eponymous 1966 debut album has long been recognized as a minimalist rock 'n' roll masterpiece, while its sequels, the pop-art A Web Of Sound and florid Future, have also grown more influential as time goes on. The Seeds was most closely identified with the activities of their eccentric vocalist, the late Sky Saxon, but the first, path-finding line-up was always a collaboration, the musical director of which was, without a doubt, keyboard whiz Daryl Hooper. Now, in the 2020s, only surviving original Seed, Daryl has reclaimed his birthright with a new and powerful set of Seeds personnel: band historian Alec Palao on bass, singer/frontman extraordinaire Paul Kopf, and Sky Saxon alumni Mark Bellgraph on guitar and Justin Smith on drums. + LOVE with Johnny Echols sees Arthur Lee's longest serving band continue to perform the classic songs from Love's first three albums Love, Da Capo, Four Sail and of course the timeless Forever Changes. This isn't just a nostalgia trip - their shows are drawing in an increasingly younger audience as teens and students are discovering the timeless music produced by these 60s legends performed by a band that is truly on top of its game. Joining Johnny Echols on stage is Baby Lemonade who from 1993 until Arthur's death in 2006 performed as his band and became an essential part of the renaissance of LOVE's music. On July 8th, 2024 "Five String Serenade," the lead single from Just To Remind You--the first new Arthur Lee / Love studio album in 33 years was released. The song features a gorgeous orchestral arrangement by David Angel, harkening back to his work on Love's timeless classic Forever Changes. LOVE is: Johnny Echols: Guitar, Vocals, Rusty Squeezebox: Lead Vocals, Guitar, Mike Randle: Guitar, Vocals, David "Daddyo" Green: Drums , James Nolte: Bass

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: SOLD OUT / Table for 4 $527 +
Location: Mystic Theatre, Petaluma
URL: https://bit.ly/MysticTheatreShows

Before Motley Crue, before RATT, even before there was a Metallica, Y&T was slogging away in sweaty rock clubs around America. When the band formed in the early 1970s, little did they know they would set the standard for hard rock bands that trailed. Many of the biggest acts of the '80s became popular opening for headliners Y&T--and cut their teeth on the band, as evidenced by the Y&T mentions in tell-all books by acts such as Metallica and Motley Crue. Born in Oakland, California, Y&T is one of the San Francisco Bay Area's own innovators of the hard rock sound.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $55+
Location: Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/Bimbos365

HUG is a collaboration between three longtime friends: indie folk innovator Devendra Banhart, multifaceted guitarist Gyan Riley, and musician/record producer Noah Georgeson. In Minneapolis, they bring to life their self-titled debut album, transforming the McGuire Theater into an ambient-folk dreamscape. Here, simple metallophone melodies shimmer over soft washes of synth, and wooden rasps punctuate lilting guitar lines. It is music intended as much for a Sunday morning as it is for a starry night.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $44+
Location: Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/Jayski11-20-26
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Bay Area native Jay Lane (Dead and Co, Primus, Alphabet Soup, Charlie Hunter Trio, Bob Weir and Wolf Bros, Freaky Executives, The Uptones) and his band of merry funksters and special fiends.

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Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Ivy Room, Albany
URL: https://bit.ly/IvyRoomAlbany
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CIDERUP SHOWS XXVI presents: MDC (Millions of Dead Cops) is an American hardcore punk rock band formed in 1981.

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Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $25+
Location: Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BottomOfTheHill

Lineup: Earthless (Psychedelic rock, stoner metal), Terry Gross (experimental, jam, psychedelic), Carlton Melton (psychedelia, stoner metal, krautrock), plus Sasquatch Borracho (spinning the platters)

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $12+
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF
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BEN MUSSER & WALKER YOUNG (11:15PM - 1:45AM+) A soul, rock and blues band that illuminates the unifying spirit of humanity! Get ready for dancing and positive vibrations as Ben Musser & Walker Young's passionate performance illuminates the unifying spirit of humanity through boot-stomping joy and seasoned vocals that move both themselves and others to sing and feel the emotion. Young, on vocals, keyboards, organs and accordion, co-fronted the band Truth & Salvage Co. which toured with the Black Crowes and the Avett Brothers for years. Musser, on vocals, guitars, and percussion, fronted indie soul band Benyaro. + Pi Jacobs draws inspiration from her unconventional upbringing in Northern California, where she was raised by "radical hippies, bohemians and nerds". She is signed to LA's Blackbird Record Label, and her 2024 album, "Soldier On", was on the Americana Music Association Chart top 50 upon release in 2024, and stayed there for over 16 weeks.

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Show Time: 3:00 PM
Price: $82
Location: HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol, Sebastopol
URL: http://bit.ly/HopMonkSebastopolTickets

HOPMONK PRESENTS: Purple Pachyderm - 17th Annual Pre-Turkey Day Bonanza This musical gathering serves as a fall release party for vintages of new Purple Pachyderm wines. The afternoon features opening band The King Street Giants followed by a live performance by Les Claypool with surprise guest artists and is filled with musical shenanigans.

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $29+
Location: Kilowatt, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/KilowattSFEvents

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

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents

Cinematic European jazz where Slavic folk, Balkan rhythm, impressionist color, electronics, and modern improvisation meet. Vibraphonist Miro Herak and pianist Daniel Bulatkin bring their acclaimed Elysium project to Black Cat, joined by visionary saxophonist David Binney. Built around vivid melodies, shifting rhythms, atmospheric electronics, and the shared Central European roots of its leaders, the music moves between contemporary jazz, folk tradition, classical impressionism, and expansive soundscape.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $110+
Location: Fox Theater Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/FoxOaklandEvents

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

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price:
Location: Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/PalaceofFineArts

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $29+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

Freestone Peaches is Northern California's premier Allman Brothers Band tribute. Featuring dual harmony lead guitars, double drums, tractor bass, Hammond organ and an exceptional vocalist, Freestone Peaches will have you on your feet while they're hittin' the note! Freestone Peaches brings the raw energy and full throttle rock & roll of the legendary Allman Brothers Band live on stage. Close your eyes and you're at the Fillmore East! features: Jeff Faust on bass (Berry Oakley), Michael Berry on lead guitar and vocals (Dickey Betts), Mark Corsolini on drums (Butch Trucks), Raymond Hauck on drums and percussion (Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson), Ned Patchett on lead/slide guitar (Duane Allman), Paul Rustigian on B3/keyboards and vocals (Gregg Allman), Jefferson Bergey on vocals and acoustic guitar (Gregg Allman)

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $71+ (6 Show Ticket $655+)
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

11/21 Night Six: Closers /special six-night themed residency/ The Mountain Goats are an American indie folk and indie rock band formed in 1991 in Claremont, California, by singer, songwriter, and novelist John Darnielle. Based in Durham, North Carolina, the project famously operated as Darnielle's solo vehicle for its first decade before evolving into a collaborative full band.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $44+
Location: The Castro Theatre, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/CastroTheatre

BERTHA: Grateful Drag are the world's first and only drag-infused Grateful Dead tribute band, born in Tennessee in 2023 as a joyful, defiant response to anti-drag legislation. What began as a one-night experiment quickly sold out, caught the attention of Rolling Stone and the San Francisco Chronicle, and grew into an all-star, Nashville-based roots collective. Blending high-octane late 70's / early 80's Dead sound Dead energy with powerhouse female vocals, BERTHA delivers the classic two-set, three-hour Grateful Dead experience complete with fresh setlists every night.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $47+
Location: The UC Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/UCTheatre
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Ozomatli is a genre-blending Latin, hip-hop, funk, and global music band born in Los Angeles and shaped by the city's cultural pulse. Led by six founding members--Asdru Sierra, Raul Pacheco, Ulises Bella, Wil-Dog Abers, Jiro Yamaguchi, and Justin Poree--Ozomatli delivers a trusted live experience rooted in connection, rhythm, and community. More than 30 years in, the band continues to evolve, creating new music while bringing diverse audiences together in celebration of unity, resilience, and joy.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: SOLD OUT
Location: Mystic Theatre, Petaluma
URL: https://bit.ly/MysticTheatreShows

Before Motley Crue, before RATT, even before there was a Metallica, Y&T was slogging away in sweaty rock clubs around America. When the band formed in the early 1970s, little did they know they would set the standard for hard rock bands that trailed. Many of the biggest acts of the '80s became popular opening for headliners Y&T--and cut their teeth on the band, as evidenced by the Y&T mentions in tell-all books by acts such as Metallica and Motley Crue. Born in Oakland, California, Y&T is one of the San Francisco Bay Area's own innovators of the hard rock sound.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $38
Location: Felton Music Hall, Felton
URL: https://bit.ly/FeltonMusicEvents

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Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BottomOfTheHill

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

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $37+
Location: The Chapel, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheChapelCalendar

Poi Dog Pondering is the ever evolving & exploring musical collective lead by band founder, and principle visionary; Frank Orrall (who is also percussionist / vocalist with Thievery Corporation). Raised in the Pacific Ocean, and in the rain forests of Hawai'i, Frank's song writing is rooted in nature, and the sensual world. Frank has guided Poi Dog Pondering through 40+ years of exploration in sound & prose.

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Show Time: 5:00 PM
Price: $26+
Location: HopMonk Tavern Novato, Novato
URL: https://bit.ly/HopmonkNovatoTickets
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KC Turner Presents: BOOT JUICE is a seven-piece high-energy rock 'n' roll / Americana act from Northern California, notorious for their barn-burning live shows that get entire crowds on their feet dancing: a reputation earned from recent performances at legendary venues like The Fillmore and Dillon Amphitheater, festival sets at Treefort, High Sierra, and Golden Road Gathering, and packed club shows all across America during their many years on the road.

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $15+
Location: The Crepe Place, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/CrepePlace

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $66+
Location: Mystic Theatre, Petaluma
URL: https://bit.ly/MysticTheatreShows

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents
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Cinematic European jazz where Slavic folk, Balkan rhythm, impressionist color, electronics, and modern improvisation meet. Vibraphonist Miro Herak and pianist Daniel Bulatkin bring their acclaimed Elysium project to Black Cat, joined by visionary saxophonist David Binney. Built around vivid melodies, shifting rhythms, atmospheric electronics, and the shared Central European roots of its leaders, the music moves between contemporary jazz, folk tradition, classical impressionism, and expansive soundscape.

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price:
Location: Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MadroneCalendar

Sunday B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos. Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow. 9pm-Close

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:30 PM
Price: FREE
Location: Mabuhay Gardens (The MAB), San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/TheMab

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $5 after 8pm
Location: Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MadroneCalendar

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $48+
Location: The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/RegencyEvents
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Goldenvoice Presents: Gary Numan North American Fall Tour with TREMOURS. Gary Numan is considered a pioneer of electronic music, with his signature sound consisting of heavy synthesisers & guitar effects pedals.

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $15.50+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents
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Where groove meets spirit--an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B. JaZzLine INSTITUTE Presents The Soul Sessions. The Soul Sessions bring some of the Bay Area's finest musicians to Black Cat for a weekly night built around deep groove, soulful improvisation, and the energy that happens when world-class players meet in an intimate room.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $25+
Location: Ivy Room, Albany
URL: https://bit.ly/IvyRoomAlbany
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jazz, funk, soul, avant garde, experimental, acid jazz: Sometimes when four musicians get in a room and just let the music happen, magic happens. That's the case with Gretchen Menn, Daniele Gottardo, Michael Manring, and Scott Amendola. Going into the first time playing together, they all held deep respect and admiration for each other. The concept was clear and open: let's just play. While all accomplished and passionate composers, with each other they found a chance to explore something different and immediate. From the first note, the listening and chemistry moved the music into uncharted territory. Each player is used to both accompanying and soloing, so blending into the fabric of what was happening was natural. Stepping out and generating movement and motion in the music was also easy. But what was happening was something rare and beautiful, thoughtful and joyful: music created for this moment. And the journey that Gretchen, Daniele, Michael, and Scott will take you on is a unique adventure.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $42+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

Marin County's own award-winning groove machine - VINYL has sold out Sweetwater over 130 times! (at both the old + new location). Voted BEST BAND in MARIN numerous times and featured on Comedy Central's SOUTH PARK - VINYL has been packing dance floors since 1995. Special guests over the years have included: Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Les Claypool, Bernie Worrell, Poncho Sanchez, Eek-A-Mouse and many more. Now featuring the Monophonics horns (Ryan Scott + Alex Baky) along with trombonist Charlie Wilson (Albino!), Percussionist extraordinaire Mingo Lewis Jr. (Groundation) and vocalist Andre Cruz (The Steady 45's) - VINYL brings a powerful, high-energy set to the stage. Don't miss their annual Black Wed show!

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:30 AM
Price:
Location: Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MadroneCalendar

Josh Gelfand on Piano. Playing all the songs from your one friend's favorite playlist, and some of the ones from yours.6:30pm-8:30pm

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price:
Location: Cafe Society, 522 Main St, Half Moon Bay
URL: https://www.cafesocietyhmb.com/

Charged Particles Plays Funky Latin Jazz

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents

Hard-swinging, deeply soulful saxophone jazz with Brooklyn grit, blues fire, and serious late-night energy. Brooklyn-born saxophonist Eric Wyatt brings a powerful, full-bodied sound shaped by the jazz tradition and driven by a modern sense of urgency. His playing moves between muscular swing, blues-soaked lyricism, and fiery improvisation, with the kind of presence that takes over a room.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $25+
Location: Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio
URL: https://bit.ly/RanchoNicasioEvents

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.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $79+
Location: Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/YoshisCalendar

Queen of Percussion: One of life's constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. Family, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. In addition to percussionist dad Pete, the Oakland, CA native counts former Santana member/Azteca founder Coke Escovedo and The Dragons front man Mario Escovedo as uncles. Fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. Those influences ranged from the rock of Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead to the R&B/pop of the Pointer Sisters and the funk of Sly & the Family Stone. "I used to sit on the corner outside of the local community center with Twinkies and 7-Up listening to Sly and Larry Graham rehearse," remembers Sheila E. "The sounds of the Bay Area molded me." So it's no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood, the gifted, world-class drummer and percussionist began amassing an impressive string of credits playing not only with her dad but also with pioneering talents like George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Prince, Ringo Starr, Gloria Estefan, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits "The Glamorous Life" and "A Love Bizarre." A fearless multi-instrumentalist, equally proficient on guitar and bass, actress, mentor and philanthropist. Following a Bay Area gig in the late '70s, Sheila E. met Prince backstage. Their Purple Rain recording sessions--including her vocals on the 1984 classic "Erotic City"--morphed into launching her solo career that same year. Debut album The Glamorous Life spun off the Grammy Award-nominated top 10 hit of the same name plus a second top 40 single "The Belle of St. Mark." Between her '80s tenure as drummer, songwriter, and musical director for Prince's backup band, Sheila E. released two more solo albums (Romance 1600 and Shelia E.) and scored another classic hit with "A Love Bizarre."

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $28
Location: Felton Music Hall, Felton
URL: https://bit.ly/FeltonMusicEvents

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $46+
Location: Cornerstone Berkeley,
URL: https://bit.ly/CornerstoneBerkEvents

Cornerstone Presents: The English Beat (known as The Beat in the UK) is a famous 2-Tone ska revival band. Formed in Birmingham, England, in 1978, they mixed punk, ska, pop, soul, and reggae. Their catchy music and message of racial unity made them 1980s music icons.Band History and StyleOrigins: Started by Dave Wakeling, Andy Cox, David Steele, and Everett Morton.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents

Hard-swinging, deeply soulful saxophone jazz with Brooklyn grit, blues fire, and serious late-night energy. Brooklyn-born saxophonist Eric Wyatt brings a powerful, full-bodied sound shaped by the jazz tradition and driven by a modern sense of urgency. His playing moves between muscular swing, blues-soaked lyricism, and fiery improvisation, with the kind of presence that takes over a room.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $120
Location: Chase Center, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/ChaseCenterEvents

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio
URL: https://bit.ly/RanchoNicasioEvents

PARDON THE INTERRUPTION. Roaring out of the fog-shrouded hills of Sonoma and drowning out the chatter, New Wave/Prog-Pop troubadours Pardon the Interruption (aka PTI) are taking their place -- asserting their voice -- in the storied musical conversation of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $79+
Location: Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/YoshisCalendar

Queen of Percussion: One of life's constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. Family, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. In addition to percussionist dad Pete, the Oakland, CA native counts former Santana member/Azteca founder Coke Escovedo and The Dragons front man Mario Escovedo as uncles. Fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts. Those influences ranged from the rock of Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead to the R&B/pop of the Pointer Sisters and the funk of Sly & the Family Stone. "I used to sit on the corner outside of the local community center with Twinkies and 7-Up listening to Sly and Larry Graham rehearse," remembers Sheila E. "The sounds of the Bay Area molded me." So it's no surprise that after such a music-immersive childhood, the gifted, world-class drummer and percussionist began amassing an impressive string of credits playing not only with her dad but also with pioneering talents like George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Prince, Ringo Starr, Gloria Estefan, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez. Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter behind the seminal hits "The Glamorous Life" and "A Love Bizarre." A fearless multi-instrumentalist, equally proficient on guitar and bass, actress, mentor and philanthropist. Following a Bay Area gig in the late '70s, Sheila E. met Prince backstage. Their Purple Rain recording sessions--including her vocals on the 1984 classic "Erotic City"--morphed into launching her solo career that same year. Debut album The Glamorous Life spun off the Grammy Award-nominated top 10 hit of the same name plus a second top 40 single "The Belle of St. Mark." Between her '80s tenure as drummer, songwriter, and musical director for Prince's backup band, Sheila E. released two more solo albums (Romance 1600 and Shelia E.) and scored another classic hit with "A Love Bizarre."

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $52+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

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.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $81+
Location: Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa
URL: http://bit.ly/LutherBurbankEvents

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $15+
Location: Papermill Creek Saloon, Forest Knolls
URL: https://bit.ly/PapermillCreekSaloonLiveMusic

Her music defies genre, driven by an unquenchable curiosity and a desire to explore vulnerable truths that many shy away from. Hallie Austin is a singer-songwriter based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her folk grunge band ranges from soft vocal twang to rock chaos. With a lineup that comprises Eli Carlton-Pearson, Tommy O'Mahony, and JT John, this group is currently completing their first full-length album at the legendary Studio 2200 in Sausalito, California. The group released two singles, "Slow Wide River" and "Killer," in 2026.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $32
Location: Felton Music Hall, Felton
URL: https://bit.ly/FeltonMusicEvents

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $29+
Location: Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/GreatAmericanMusicHallCalendar

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. From the beginning of her musical career, her goal has been to be onstage every night. The pursuit of that goal has led Clementine to constantly tour the US and Europe in projects as diverse as Bottom, AC/DShe, The House Of More, The Solid, Francis Bakin, Stars Turn Me On and Beaux Cheveux. She tackles the best rock drumming ever written with her own emotionally powerful style, bringing the Motown influence of the Bonham groove to the forefront. The profound musical connection established with Gretchen Menn (guitar), Holly West (bass), and Anna Kristina (vocals) creates the bond required to do this great music justice.

Door Time:
Show Time: 1:00 PM
Price: $24+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

Moonalice is an exuberant Bay Area ten-piece known for delivering a unique brand of psychedelic soul and rock-tinged Americana. With an unparalleled list of collaborations with some of the biggest names in music, the family tree of Moonalice has touchedevery corner of rock and roll history. Led by vocalist Lester Chambers, who co-founded pioneering '60s psychedelic soul group The Chambers Brothers; bassist Pete Sears, a founding member of Jefferson Starship who has played with everyone from Rod Stewart to Jimi Hendrix, and guitarist Roger McNamee, who was an advisor to Grateful Dead and U2 and fights against entrenched power in the tech industry - their incredible chemistry shines through in their live performances and the recent release of the Chambers Brothers classic, "Time Has Come Today." Moonalice also features esteemed members Barry Sless (lead guitar and pedal steel), Jason Crosby (keyboards), Grammy winner John Molo (drums), along with the next generation of legends including Lester's son Dylan Chambers, and Erika, Rachel, and Chloe Tietjen of acclaimed Americana band the T Sisters. Moonalice has a renegade spirit and an ethos of love, peace, and happiness that permeates everything they do.

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Show Time: 2:00 PM
Price: $26+
Location: HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol, Sebastopol
URL: http://bit.ly/HopMonkSebastopolTickets
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Danny's Live Dead is a Bay Area All-Star band bringing you fearless interpretations of the Grateful Dead catalog.

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Show Time: 5:30 PM
Price: $10+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

Tickets $10 at the door. (No advance sales.) The future's here, we are it, we are on our own Featuring the next generation of Deadhead musicians, including Spencer Krenz, members of Broken Compass Bluegrass, Scott Guberman and more. Plus many special guests! Come out and support the future keepers of the flame. 300 years! Pre Bluegrass Jam 530pm, Next-Gen show at 8PM

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Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $15+
Location: The Crepe Place, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/CrepePlace

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

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents
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Hard-swinging, deeply soulful saxophone jazz with Brooklyn grit, blues fire, and serious late-night energy. Brooklyn-born saxophonist Eric Wyatt brings a powerful, full-bodied sound shaped by the jazz tradition and driven by a modern sense of urgency. His playing moves between muscular swing, blues-soaked lyricism, and fiery improvisation, with the kind of presence that takes over a room.

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: FREE
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF

The Cuban Jam Session at the Boom Boom Room. It's a party, not just a show! Spreading joy since 2023, Guajiron brings a night full of Cuban grooves, tropical salsa, an open jam session, good drinks, and a wide open dance floor. Guajiron, a 10-piece Vintage Cuban Pop band from San Francisco, opening the stage to musicians who want to jam with us.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $60+
Location: Henry J. Kaiser Center for The Arts, Oakland
URL: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0064A4DD539699?brand=henryjkaiser&camefrom=CFC_BLUENOTEPRESENTS_261129biss

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

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
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Location: Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MadroneCalendar

Sunday B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos. Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow. 9pm-Close

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Show Time: 6:30 PM
Price: FREE
Location: Mabuhay Gardens (The MAB), San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/TheMab

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

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $5 after 8pm
Location: Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MadroneCalendar

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $78+
Location: Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/GreatAmericanMusicHallCalendar

John Waters rides into San Francisco for his annual one man show, A John Waters Christmas, at the Great American Music Hall. 21+ / 7PM Doors. People who don't like Christmas make John Waters sick but sick people like his comedy and movies, sooo here we go again! The John Waters Christmas show is coming to your city and even though some of the local reindeer are horrified, the outsider elves are laughing out of their rotten little asses. You will too, bad little boys and girls and thems, because Waters has his own Christmas List and you're on top of his delinquent delights.