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Door Time:
Show Time: 12:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: Fulton Plaza, San Francisco
URL: https://illuminate.org/events/

Enjoy a musical break from the hustle and bustle of the city with the Civic Center Soundtrack: Free live music in Fulton Plaza between the San Francisco Public Library and the Asian Art Museum. Set Times: 12:00 pm - Donovan Plant; 1:00 pm - Syd & I; 2:00 pm - Miguel Love.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $101+
Location: Meritage Resort, Napa
URL: http://bit.ly/BlueNoteNapaCalendar

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

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

Screeching Weasel pop punk, skate punk is an American punk rock band consisting of Ben Weasel (vocals), Gianluca "Ginger" Panero (guitar), Mike Hunchback (guitar), Zach "Poutine" Brandner (bass) and Pierre Marche (drums) founded in 1986 by Ben Weasel and John Jughead. Originally from the Chicago suburb of Prospect Heights, Illinois. Since their formation, Screeching Weasel has reformed several times with lineup changes. Ben Weasel has been the only constant member, though Jughead was present in every incarnation of the band until 2009. Other prominent members include guitarist/bassist Dan Vapid and drummer Dan Panic, who have each appeared on six of the band's studio albums, and Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt who appeared on one. Screeching Weasel has recorded 14 studio albums so far, splitting time between a number of famous independent record labels such as Lookout! Records and Fat Wreck Chords. Despite never achieving mainstream success, a number of largely popular acts cite them as influential.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $36+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows
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Death By Sexy 20th Anniversary Tour

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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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Deep-groove jazz fusion where soulful originals meet timeless classics from Miles to Stevie. Celebrated bassist Victor Little brings Inner Portrait to Black Cat--an evening featuring music from his acclaimed debut album, recent original singles, and heartfelt tributes to some of his biggest inspirations, from Miles Davis to Stevie Wonder. Expect a rich blend of jazz, funk, fusion, R&B, and soul, driven by masterful musicianship and infectious groove. With a career spanning more than three decades, Little has performed alongside Booker T. Jones, Patti Austin, Bernard Purdie, Robert Walter, Joyce Cooling, Brian Simpson, Steve Cole, and many more. His debut album Inner Portrait features Dennis Chambers, Ruslan Sirota, and Thomas Pridgen, while his recent releases continue to showcase his signature blend of tradition, innovation, and unmistakable bass-driven sound. Band Lineup: Victor Little -- bass, Hassan Hurd -- drums, John Palowitch -- saxophone, Jason Butler -- keyboards

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $10+
Location: The Faight Collective, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FaightSF

Welcome to The Sound Pour / Lower Haight Jazz & more and Wine Night! Join us for a night filled with live jazz, funk, neo-soul, and some of the Bay's finest music, delicious wine, and good vibes at The Faight Collective. Get ready to unwind and enjoy the sounds of talented musicians while sipping on your favorite glass of wine.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $30+
Location: Ashkenaz, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/AshkenazFullCalendar

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

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

There's a certain kind of electricity that doesn't come from wires and screens, but from roaring musicians locked onto the same pulse, bending time until the groove feels like it shakes the earth and could stretch forever. That's Zoo Band.

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Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: FREE
Location: Yerba Buena Gardens in Crepe Myrtle Garden, San Francisco
URL: https://ybgfestival.org/events/

A relatively recent arrival on the Bay Area Latin music scene, Los Calderones is a Cuban Afro-Latin Funk combo that combines the energy of Cuban reggaeton (known in Cuba as reparto or Cubaton) with timba and traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms. Led by trombonist, arranger and rapper Obrayan Calderon, who was born and raised in the town of Santa Cruz del Norte and moved to the Bay Area in 2018, Los Calderones deliver a sonic wallop, activating dance floors and entrancing listeners with a big, percussion-powered sound. Before arriving in the Bay Area, Obrayan toured internationally and recorded with renowned Cuban orchestras such as Adalberto Alvarez y su Son, Manolito Simonet y su Trabuco and Juan Carlos Alfonzo y su Dan Den. In recent years he's collaborated with Bay Area mainstays John Santos, Jesus D’az and Edgardo Cambon. On faculty at the Oakland Public Conservatory, he's providing a major jolt of energy and inspiration to the Bay Area scene. A 30-minute beginner dance lesson with Rueda Con Ritmo starts at 5:30pm. No partner required!

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents
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Bold, soulful trumpet-led jazz where R&B, funk, neo-soul, hip-hop, and deep groove meet. Trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Daniel Harris III returns to Black Cat with a sound that feels modern, alive, and rooted in serious musical fire.

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $52+
Location: Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/YoshisCalendar

Pop star known for her hits "Morning Train," "For Your Eyes Only," and "Sugar Walls" SHEENA EASTON, whose career has spanned four decades, was born in Bellshill, Scotland, the youngest of six children. She is the proud mother of two children of her own, Jake and Skylar. Her recording career has included Gold and Platinum albums in the United States, Europe, and Asia. SHEENA has sold over 20 million records worldwide. She has received two Grammys and was the first - and still only - artist to have top-five records on five major Billboard charts. In addition to her recording success, SHEENA is a top concert attraction around the world.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $49+
Location: Cornerstone Berkeley, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/CornerstoneBerkEvents

Soul of the Swamp Tour

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

A dynamic band from the California Bay Area, is captivating audiences with their unique blend of jazz, FUNK, R&B/soul and gospel.

Door Time:
Show Time: 4:30 PM
Price: Free
Location: Golden Gate Park Bandshell, San Francisco
URL: https://illuminate.org/events/

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $40+
Location: Toyota Pavilion Concord, Concord
URL: https://bit.ly/ToyotaPav

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $44+
Location: HopMonk Tavern Novato, Novato
URL: https://bit.ly/HopmonkNovatoTickets
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HopMonk & No-Brainer Productions Presents: THANK YOU SLY STONE! (SLY STONE TRIBUTE) Feat: Dan (Lebo) Lebowitz, Ray White, Vicki Randle, Marcus Stephens, Natalie Cressman, Mookie Siegel, Steve Adams, Brendan Liu, Ezra Lipp

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

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $34+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

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

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

Goldenvoice Presents: With an unusual name, Teutonic beats and aggressive sound, it is often assumed that Nitzer Ebb originated within the German techno scene, but the truth of the matter is that this trio hailed from the UK, Chelmsford in Essex to be precise. Formed in 1982 by school friends Douglas McCarthy [Lead vocals, guitar], Vaughn 'Bon' Harris [vocals, percussion, guitars] and David Gooday, [percussion], Nitzer Ebb were influenced by the harder sounds of the early techno pop scene, distilling elements from several other genres too until they had created their own identifiable sound, characterised by extremely powerful rhythms, minimal sequenced hooklines and fierce, chanted lyrics. From staging small shows in their local area, Nitzer Ebb's infectious mix of pounding beats, militaristic imagery, angst and anger was soon filling alternative dancefloors across the UK, leading to live dates in London where the group caught the attention of PWL producer Phil Harding. Realising the trio's potential he helped them establish the label Power Of Voice Communications, producing and releasing their debut single "Isn't It Funny How Your Body Works?"(1985).

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $64+
Location: The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
URL: https://bit.ly/TheGuildTheatre
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DRINK THE SEA features Peter Buck (R.E.M.), Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Mad Season), Alain Johannes (Eleven, Queens of the Stone Age), Duke Garwood (Mark Lanegan Band) Percussionist Lisette Garcia. Playing songs from their three albums and a few songs from their former bands, along with films by award-winning filmmaker Tad Fettig. This will be a very special night of music not to be missed!

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $49+
Location: The Freight, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/TheFreightCalendar
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SOUL The Songs, The Stories, The Great Lady Of Soul: Bettye LaVette was hailed by the New York Times as "one of the great soul interpreters of her generation." She is a song stylist. Her gift is being able to take a song from any genre and making it completely her own. To quote the late, great George Jones, "Bettye is truly a 'singer's singer.'" These intimate shows feature Bettye performing songs and telling stories from throughout her 64 year career. Hearing Bettye in this setting, stripped down to just her voice and keyboards, is a very captivating experience.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: Free Admission ($20 suggested donation)
Location: O'Reilly's Pub, 1840 Haight Street, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/gff-sep4

Grateful First Fridays on Haight Street - Playing The Dead + Special Guests: Celebrating the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band and more

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $10
Location: Hotel Utah, 504 4th St., San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/HotelUtahCalendar
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Funk, Blues, Psychadelia, Rock, Jam and More!

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $46+
Location: Cornerstone Berkeley, 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: 9:00 PM
Price: $58+
Location: The Chapel, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheChapelCalendar
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(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Sister Nancy (Ophlin Russell) broke ground as Jamaica's first internationally recognized female dancehall deejay. Her 1982 hit "Bam Bam," recorded at Channel One Studios and released on Winston Riley's Techniques label, sits atop the Stalag riddim, a groove as eternal as reggae itself. The chant "bam bam" dates back to Toots & The Maytals (1966), connecting Nancy's version to a deeper Jamaican lineage of rhythmic call-and-response. Her interpretation, however, is wholly her own: fierce, confident, and declarative. Born Ophlin Russell on January 2, 1962, in Kingston, Jamaica, Sister Nancy grew up in a large family of fifteen children in a deeply religious home where her father was a revivalist pastor. Despite the conservative environment, music called to her early. Inspired by her older brother, Brigadier Jerry, one of Jamaica's most respected deejays, she began performing on local sound systems as a teenager, including Jah Love and later Stereophonic alongside General Echo. In a time when the dancehall scene was almost entirely male, she broke barriers by grabbing the mic and

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/GreatAmericanMusicHallCalendar

LosGothsCo. presents...LA's favorite darkwave, post-punk, and cumbia dance party ______________________ returns to the Great American Music Hall on September 4th!!!

Door Time:
Show Time: 2:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: Golden Gate Park Bandshell, San Francisco
URL: https://illuminate.org/events/

Join us at The Golden Gate Bandshell for the 5th annual Surf Music Festival feat: 1:30pm - The Seismics 2:30pm - Surf Monster 3:30pm - The New Shockwaves 4:30pm - Uncle Sea Monster

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $35+
Location: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View
URL: https://bit.ly/ShorelineCalendar

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $34+
Location: Woodhouse Brewing, Santa Cruz
URL: https://www.woodhousebrews.com/events
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No-Brainer Prodcutions Presents: This ensemble of mostly Bay Area/Marin musicians played what was supposed to be a "two-off" Sly & The Family Stone tribute this past March at Hopmonk Novato and Moe's Alley in Santa Cruz. Magic happened during those two shows, and everyone agreed, just with facial expressions and body language, that we must keep this going and do more shows. Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz, Vicki Randle, Ray White, Mookie Siegel, Ezra Lipp, Steve Adams, Marcus Stephens and Brendan Liu were the perfect ensemble to interpret Sly's music those two fantastic evenings. Vocals, instrumentation, passion and spirit all turned up to 11. For the September '26 shows, we are thrilled to announce that Natalie Cressman will be joining the ensemble on trombone and vocals. She's a tenured member of the Trey Anastasio Band among other incredible projects.

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

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

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

After thirty years as one of the world's leading Celtic Rock bands, The Young Dubliners have begun work on their tenth studio album (with longtime producer Irish-born Tim Boland) while still maintaining their busy tour schedule. The band is Keith Roberts (vocals / guitar), Chas Waltz (Violin, keys, vocals), Justin Pecot (guitar, vocals), Dave Ingraham (drums) and Ethan Jones (bass guitar). With a batch of incredible new songs and an undeniable energy, the band is excited to bring their show to festivals, theaters and clubs around the world.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $41+
Location: Uptown Theatre Napa, Napa
URL: https://bit.ly/UptownTheatreNapa

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $54+
Location: Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/RioTheatreEvents

After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed post-punk originators Public Image Ltd (PiL). Widely regarded as one of the most innovative bands of all time, their music and vision earned them 5 UK Top 20Singles and 5 UK Top 20 Albums. With a shifting line-up and unique sound Ð fusing rock, dance, folk, pop and dub Ð Lydon guided the band from their debut album 'First Issue' in 1978 through to 1992's 'That What Is Not', before a 17 year hiatus. Lydon reactivated PiL in 2009, touring extensively and releasing threecritically acclaimed albums 'This is PiL' in 2012 followed by 'What The World Needs Now...' in 2015 and 'End of World' in 2023. PiL continue to challenge and thrive.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $52+
Location: Meritage Resort Napa, Napa
URL: http://bit.ly/BlueNoteNapaCalendar

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa - Con Funk Shun (formerly known as Project Soul) is an American R&B and funk band from Vallejo, California, formed in 1969. They were influenced by funk progenitors James Brown and Sly and the Family Stone. Signed to Mercury Records in 1976, the band had numerous successful national and overseas tours, eleven albums, and a number of hit singles.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $30+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

Three time BMA nominee's The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band are "the greatest front-porch blues band in the world". They are led by Reverend Peyton, who most consider to be the premier finger picker playing today. He has earned a reputation as both a singularly compelling performer and a persuasive evangelist for the rootsy, country blues styles that captured his imagination early in life and inspired him and his band to make pilgrimages to Clarksdale, Mississippi to study under such blues masters as T-Model Ford, Robert Belfour and David "Honeyboy" Edwards. Their ecord Dance Songs For Hard Times went #1 on the Billboard, iTunes and Sirius XM Blues Charts and was produced by Grammy winner Vance Powell. The record was critically acclaimed by Rolling Stone, Relix, Popmatters, Guitar World, American Songwriter, No Depression, Glide, Wide Open Country, Paste, American Blues Scene and many more!

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $27+
Location: Felton Music Hall, Felton
URL: https://bit.ly/FeltonMusicEvents

GATE52 PRESENTS: Flat Sun Society is a California-based psychedelic jam band formed by six friends from Big Sur and Santa Cruz. The band blends ethereal vocals, polyrhythms, and improvisation to create immersive sonic experiences. Their name was inspired by a swelling, warm Big Sur sunset. + Orchestra GOLD is an Afro psych rock collective blending Malian musical traditions with the expansive energy of psychedelic rock. Fronted by Malian singer Mariam Diakite, the band creates a powerful, trance-inducing sound rooted in the spiritual teachings of the Baye Fall tradition. Her voice guides audiences through songs that feel like both ritual and performance, layered with shimmering guitars, vibrant horns, and infectious rhythms. Celebrating their latest release, Dakan.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $46+
Location: Mystic Theatre, Petaluma
URL: https://bit.ly/MysticTheatreShows

A night of ska, reggae, punk, and new wave as The English Beat brings their signature sound back to the Mystic Theatre! Led by founding member Dave Wakeling, the band continues to captivate audiences with timeless hits like "Mirror in the Bathroom," "Save It for Later," "Hands Off... She's Mine," and "I Confess." Blending infectious rhythms, socially conscious lyrics, and high-energy performances, The English Beat remains one of the most influential bands of the British ska revival. Don't miss your chance to experience these iconic songs performed live! This show always sells out, so don't wait to grab your tickets!

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $49+
Location: The Freight, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/TheFreightCalendar
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SOUL The Songs, The Stories, The Great Lady Of Soul: Bettye LaVette was hailed by the New York Times as "one of the great soul interpreters of her generation." She is a song stylist. Her gift is being able to take a song from any genre and making it completely her own. To quote the late, great George Jones, "Bettye is truly a 'singer's singer.'" These intimate shows feature Bettye performing songs and telling stories from throughout her 64 year career. Hearing Bettye in this setting, stripped down to just her voice and keyboards, is a very captivating experience.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $25
Location: Ashkenaz, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/AshkenazFullCalendar
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Celebrating the Music of JGB from '85-'95

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Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Papermill Creek Saloon, Forest Knolls
URL: https://bit.ly/PapermillCreekSaloonLiveMusic

"A high energy Grateful Dead experience."

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $58+
Location: The Chapel, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheChapelCalendar
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(((folkYEAH!))) Presents Drink The Sea: Featuring Peter Buck (R.E.M.), Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Mad Season), Alain Johannes (Eleven, QOTSA), Duke Garwood (Mark Lanegan Band), percussionist Lisette Garcia. Drink The Sea will be playing songs from their three albums and a few songs from their former bands, along with films by award-winning filmmaker Tad Fettig. This will be a very special night of music and film not to miss. their songs are built around traditional guitar, bass, and drums configurations, the songs also shimmer with the sounds of Arabic oud, Indian sitar, Indonesian gamelans, and various exotic percussions like Brazilian surdo, frame drum, vibraphone, marimba, and kalimba.

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:30 PM
Price: $15+
Location: Crazy Horse Nevada City, Nevada City
URL: https://bit.ly/CrazyHorseSaloonEvents

Coming off another dazzling showcase at the High Sierra Music Festival, The Heeters prepare to make their third appearance at the Crazy Horse. Their performances have been the equivalent of walking through a field of wildflowers dripping in morning dew. Their music is so fresh, you can practically smell it. The soul and R&B quartet continue to exponentially enchant audiences with their irresistible, seductive sounds. Touring behind their debut record, Time and Again, the band is tapping into an even deeper level of its captivating essence. The band is the brainchild of ultra-vibey lead singer and songwriter, Tom Quell. His vocal abilities have drawn such lofty comparisons as Sam Cooke and Paul McCartney. Two members of the world-renowned band, The California Honeydrops, add their tremendous talents to the equation. They are Lorenzo Loera on keys and Miles Blackwell on bass. Jazz-funk drummer Nadav Beary is the backbone of the band, contributing heavily to their sultry grooves. Three-part harmonies on classic covers and originals will have any audience swooning.

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: 3:00 PM
Price: $18+
Location: Ivy Room, Albany
URL: https://bit.ly/IvyRoomAlbany
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Secret Emchy Society has been named by TheBoot.com as one of the Ten Queer Country Bands for Real Country Music Fans to Listen To, a quadruple nominee for Best Live Band by the Bay Area Reporter, is featured in the documentary Lavender Outlaws, and landed in End of Year 'Best Of' lists from No Depression, Concert Hopper, and the Atlanta Auditory Association. Lead singer Cindy Emch, sometimes known as the 'First Lady of Queer Country' is known for her distinct voice and ability to blend Americana, California Country, Hellbilly, Goth, and Honky Tonk, spinning radically distinctive tales from her singular perspective. West Coast-based, Americana rock n roll band, Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters released their new album "Good Morning, Sunshine" on April 4th, 2025, and are taking their collection of new songs on the road. Recently signed to LA-based, Blackbird Record Label, the all-female band finds joy and connection with music fans via their energized live show and ability to "shred as well as the boys do." Corner Ponies: New band with Marco Baroz & friends.

Door Time:
Show Time: 4:30 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 Guid8nce, & DJ Sep. Special Guests: Roommate

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Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $10+
Location: Papermill Creek Saloon, Forest Knolls
URL: https://bit.ly/PapermillCreekSaloonLiveMusic

Mark Karan is an American guitarist and singer. He is best known for his long-term work with former members of the Grateful Dead, in RatDog, the Other Ones, Mickey Hart's band Planet Drum, and Phil Lesh and Friends.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $45+
Location: Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/YoshisCalendar

A blend of rock, jazz, soul, and R&B: The Sons of Champlin started in 1965 in Marin County, California, rising from the wreckage of the Opposite Six, a locally popular R&B band from the pre-Beatle era. "Six" members, Bill Champlin and Tim Cain, added Terry Haggerty and the first of a series of drummers and bass players. The new band was named for the "front" man, Bill Champlin. For a couple of years, the Sons played as a five-piece band, working the college and high school dance circuit and the various clubs and bars in the Bay Area. The Sons' first record release, on Verve Records, was a single called "Sing Me A Rainbow". It got a little local AM radio airplay. In 1967, the Sons of Champlin became a seven-piece band, adding a trumpet and, more importantly, Geoff Palmer on keyboards, alto sax, and vibraphone. By this time, the San Francisco scene included the Fillmore and Avalon ballrooms, and as the Sons joined that rock circuit, they earned a reputation as a group of R&B and jazz musicians far above the caliber of the electrified folk-rockers who formed the core of the scene.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents
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High-impact "athletic jazz" driven by power, precision, Afro-Cuban fire, and serious piano virtuosity. Grammy-nominated pianist Max Haymer makes his Black Cat debut with a trio built for drama, momentum, and explosive live interplay.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $88+
Location: Meritage Resort Napa, Napa
URL: http://bit.ly/BlueNoteNapaCalendar

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa - Babyface is a 13-time GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, producer, and one of the most celebrated creative forces in music history. He is the only producer to win the Producer of the Year category four times -- three of which were consecutive (1995-1997), a record he holds to this day. Kenny is also co-founder of the legendary record label LaFace, which launched the careers of Usher, Toni Braxton, TLC, Outkast, and P!nk.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $39+
Location: The Freight, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/TheFreightCalendar

AMERICANA: A musical tribute to the king and queen of Americana Music Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris. Feat: many beloved Bay Area Americana performers, including Jill Rogers & Myles Boisen from Crying Time, Loralee Christensen & Paul Olguin from the Loralee Combo, Candy Girard, David Phillips, Gary Vogensen, Kevin Russell and Tim Gahagan from The Familiar Strangers. Ingram Cecil Connor III (November 5, 1946 - September 19, 1973), known professionally as Gram Parsons, was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist. He recorded as a solo artist and with the International Submarine Band, the Byrds, and the Flying Burrito Brothers, popularizing what he called "Cosmic American Music", a hybrid of country, rhythm and blues, soul, folk, and rock. Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947)is an American singer, songwriter, musician, bandleader, and activist.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $37+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

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

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Show Time: 2:00 PM
Price: FREE
Location: Robin Williams Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
URL: https://www.grahamelesh.com/glaf

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

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Show Time: 4:00 PM
Price: $40+
Location: Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio
URL: https://bit.ly/RanchoNicasioEvents

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

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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: $60+
Location: Castro Theatre, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/CastroTheatre

KEXP presents North American Tour 2026: One of the best loved UK bands of the last four decades, The Charlatans' career spans 13 albums, 22 Top 40 singles, three Number One albums and era-defining anthems like 'The Only One I Know', 'North Country Boy' and 'One to Another'. We Are Love launches a bold new era, one that finds them at peace with their past whilst looking forward to a bright future. Lead single 'We Are Love' is a celebratory statement of intent, an urgent, limber, clattering love song to the human race. Propelled forward by driving drums and anthemic guitar, frontman Tim Burgess describes it as "like an open top car ride in the credits of your favourite movie driving along the coast to somewhere amazing."

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Location: 4 Star Theater, 2200 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
URL: https://bit.ly/4StarTheater
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Graham Lesh & Friends Afterparty at The 4 Star with Dead Set 805 this Labor Day, September 7th!

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Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: FREE
Location: The Junction Mill Valley, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/JunctionMVEvents

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $61+
Location: The Warfield, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/WarfieldEvents

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $32+
Location: Lost On Main Chico, Chico
URL: https://bit.ly/LostOnMainChico
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Quick Rip West 2026: The Mad Caddies are an American ska punk band formed in Solvang, California, in 1995 + Diesel Boy 1990s melodic punk rock band from Santa Rosa, Ca

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $29+
Location: Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/YoshisCalendar

Multi-award-winning guitar virtuoso, singer, songwriter, producer, and band leader: British-born and now US-based, Matt Schofield continues to push the frontiers and reshape the boundaries of the British Blues tradition. A multi-award-winning guitar virtuoso, singer, songwriter, producer, and band leader, after more than 30 years of performing and 20 years into his solo career, Schofield's impact as one of the most influential and distinctive guitarists of his generation is unquestionable. Along with a storied career that has taken him and his band to nearly 30 countries worldwide comes awards, industry, and critical acclaim - three-time "British Blues Guitarist of the Year", "British Blues Album of the Year", and the first guitarist inducted into the "British Blues Awards Hall of Fame". Mojo Magazine "Blues Album of the Year" and Guitar & Bass Magazines "Top Ten British Blues Guitarists of All Time" alongside Eric Clapton and Peter Green.

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Show Time: 6:30 PM
Price: $78+
Location: Greek Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/BerkeleyGreekEvents

The Flannel And The Fury 2026: Throughout her career, Liz Phair has continued to defy expectations and break barriers. She has released five albums, sold over five million records, composed music for television, and received two GRAMMY nominations. In 2019, she published a memoir, Horror Stories (Random House), which the LA Times called "a raw look at fame, motherhood and aging with all the unbridled honesty of the songs that put the singer in the spotlight in the first place." In 2023, Phair toured to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her widely-loved debut, Exile in Guyville, performing the record in its entirety at sold-out shows across the US. + Now three decades into their partnership and no less ferocious and inventive than day one, Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker's alchemical connection has made Sleater-Kinney one of the most impactful and vital rock acts of their generation. Their self-titled 1995 debut demonstrated a singular vision - the duo's idiosyncratic and interlocking musical language composed of the most dynamic elements of punk, riot grrrl, classic rock fury, and modern indie rock guile

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $84+
Location: Chase Center, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/ChaseCenterEvents

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

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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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Voice-led, genre-bending soul where gospel fire, jazz harmony, funk pocket, afrobeat propulsion, rock abandon, and folk honesty collide. Born in Lagos and based in San Francisco, King David brings a sound that feels raw, radiant, and impossible to pin down. His music runs through the body first -- heavy groove, open-hearted vocals, late-night tension, and songs that turn ache into movement.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $90+
Location: The Warfield, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/WarfieldEvents

Goldenvoice Presents Essex Honey Tour: Alternative R&B, progressive R&B, experimental jazz, indie rock, art rock from Producer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, director and vocalist, London born polymath Devonte Hynes (also known as Blood Orange and formerly Lightspeed Champion) is among the most influential voices in music today. Raised in England by Guyanese and Sierra Leonean immigrant parents, Hynes started out as a teenage punk in the UK band Test Icicles before releasing two orchestral acoustic pop records as Lightspeed Champion. In 2011, he released Coastal Grooves, the first so far of five solo albums under the moniker Blood Orange. His 2016 album, Freetown Sound, was released to critical acclaim, and saw Hynes defined as one of the foremost musical voices of his time, receiving comparisons to the likes of Kendrick Lamar and D'Angelo for his own searing and soothing personal document of life as a black man in America.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Ivy Room, Albany
URL: https://bit.ly/IvyRoomAlbany
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jazz, avant garde, experimental, acid jazz, improv: Scott Amendola's Floating Parade is Scott Amendola: drums/percussion/electronics, Nate Brenner: electrical bass, Robert Lopez: percussion, Mark Clifford: vibraphone Ryan Schaeffer: electrical guitar/Get ready for a vibe-y, grooving, sonically fun and rad experience. Floating Parade is about an unknown journey of bumpin' beats and soothing sounds. It will be hypnotic and engaging. Come join the parade. We'll go where we go and know when we get there, and know when it's time to move on. For Scott Amendola, the drum kit isn't so much an instrument as a musical portal. As an ambitious composer, savvy bandleader, electronics explorer, and first-call accompanist, he is a creative foil for some of the world's most inventive musicians.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $42+
Location: The Freight, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/TheFreightCalendar
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RUMBO TUMBA is the electroacoustic music project of Argentine multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Facundo Salgado, who has captivated audiences worldwide for over 12 years - touring more than 30 countries on all continents. Facundo is a craftsman of organic loops, a one-man band - performing, recording, and mixing a variety of handcrafted South American instruments in real time.

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Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $15+
Location: Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BottomOfTheHill

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

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Show Time: 9:00 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.

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Location: The Battery, San Francisco
URL: https://www.rumbotumba.com/
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RUMBO TUMBA is the electroacoustic music project of Argentine multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Facundo Salgado, who has captivated audiences worldwide for over 12 years - touring more than 30 countries on all continents. Facundo is a craftsman of organic loops, a one-man band - performing, recording, and mixing a variety of handcrafted South American instruments in real time.

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Show Time: 10:00 AM
Price: $18+
Location: Golden Gate Park Botanical Garden, San Francisco
URL: https://gggp.org/flowerpiano/

Flower Piano opens at 10am this Thursday, September 10, at San Francisco Botanical Garden with scheduled performances and plenty of open play time throughout the day. Check out the full program, get your tickets, invite your friends, and dust off your favorite piece for Open Play. Experience the Garden in a new way with live music, hidden pianos, and performances woven throughout one of San Francisco's most beautiful outdoor spaces.

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Show Time: 11:00 AM
Price: Free - $75
Location: San Francisco Botanical Garden, 1199 9th Ave
URL: https://gggp.org/flowerpiano/#block_3d45e6365a8099758a375b0edf91adf7

Sunset Piano and Gardens of Golden Gate Park present: Flower Piano®, September 10-20, 2026, San Francisco Botanical Garden | Golden Gate Park. Experience the Garden in a new way with live music, hidden pianos, and performances woven throughout one of San Francisco’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. Sept 10th is the opening day, with music starting at 11am, followed by a special opening night event with La Gente SF (5pm-7pm). Check out the park's website for more details and the daily schedule for a wide variety of live performances through Sept 20th.

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Show Time: 5:30 PM
Price: $81+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

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

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

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $11+
Location: Hotel Utah, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/HotelUtahCalendar

Make it cocktails, dinner, and a show at The Utah! CATHERINE DENUVARING San Francisco World Garage Lounge. Hello Silly Americans! We play vintage songs in 5 languages like they're punk rock. + SCOTT QUAY is a singer-songwriter based in Berkeley, CA. He currently plays with the band Spider Garage. Past projects include October Allied, Lie-Lax, Highway 13, the Bad Genes, and Necracedia.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $106+
Location: The Warfield, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/WarfieldEvents

Goldenvoice Presents Essex Honey Tour: Alternative R&B, progressive R&B, experimental jazz, indie rock, art rock from Producer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, director and vocalist, London born polymath Devonte Hynes (also known as Blood Orange and formerly Lightspeed Champion) is among the most influential voices in music today. Raised in England by Guyanese and Sierra Leonean immigrant parents, Hynes started out as a teenage punk in the UK band Test Icicles before releasing two orchestral acoustic pop records as Lightspeed Champion. In 2011, he released Coastal Grooves, the first so far of five solo albums under the moniker Blood Orange. His 2016 album, Freetown Sound, was released to critical acclaim, and saw Hynes defined as one of the foremost musical voices of his time, receiving comparisons to the likes of Kendrick Lamar and D'Angelo for his own searing and soothing personal document of life as a black man in America.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Ashkenaz, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/AshkenazFullCalendar

Cajun & Creole: Ann Savoy & The Magnolia Sisters are one of Louisiana's celebrated all-women Cajun ensembles, bringing together deep traditional roots, beautiful vocal harmonies, and the irresistible rhythmic drive of Southwest Louisiana dance music. Led by acclaimed musician, folklorist, author, and producer Ann Savoy. Very fun evening ahead!

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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!

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: FREE
Location: The Starry Plough, Berkeley
URL: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdFe7Z7pZmT/

A respected guitarist, songwriter and artist, LAZWELL is the funk/jam/songwriter project by Lantz Lazwell, who has collaborated with everyone from George Clinton to DJ Logic to Starchild Jr (of P-Funk) and many more. Expect a high energy set of funk jams, an incredible band, and a dance party for all.

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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: 12:00 PM
Price: $30+
Location: Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio
URL: https://bit.ly/RanchoNicasioEvents

OUTDOOR SUNSET SERIES with Broken Compass Bluegrass is leading the way in the contemporary bluegrass revival, combining tradition with innovation in a way that appeals to both longtime fans and new listeners alike. Their live performances are characterized by tight harmonies, truly impressive solos, and an undeniable joy that permeates with every note they play. The band's repertoire includes numerous original compositions as well as fresh takes on timeless classics, all delivered with their own distinctive style.

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Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: Free
Location:  Live on the Avenue Town Hall Stage - 525 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, Ca
URL: https://liveontheavenue.org

Talley Up! returns for their fifth show at Live on the Avenue with their swampedelic NOLA funk sound as part of the 2026 closing weekend of San Anselmo's wildly popular summer weekend music series

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $26+
Location: HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol, Sebastopol
URL: http://bit.ly/HopMonkSebastopolTickets
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The Aux Cajunals, featuring the fiddle and vocals of Suzy Thompson, are a 6 piece band that mixes old-fashioned Cajun and Creole dancehall music with a bit of old-style blues (a la Memphis Minnie or Freddie King) for a down-home Southern style roadhouse sound. Suzy (who apprenticed with Cajun master fiddler Dewey Balfa) rocks the fiddle with a blues-drenched sound, whether it's on a Cajun two-step or a blues, and she brings the Cajun-Creole and classic blues to life with her powerful vocals. Eric Thompson's lead guitar evokes a steel guitar on the Cajun songs and Freddie King on the R&B numbers. Agi Ban's fiddle duets with Suzy are a hallmark of the Aux Cajunals, and she switches to froittoir (vest rubboard) for the blues and zydeco numbers. Allegra Thompson (daughter of Eric and Suzy) adds her strong lead singing and solid upright bass playing to anchor the sound of the band. Karen Celia Heil's powerful rhythm guitar and Michaelle Goerlitz's drumming combine to underpin the groove, and sometimes Karen adds a third fiddle to the mix when the band performs 150-year-old archaic tunes learned from Dennis McGee. + The Occasionals This band plays great urban blues, swing jazz, classic country, pop, rock and gypsy jazz. This is a congregation of top shelf talent. Made of players from many well know north bay bands, including The Familiar Strangers, Back Porchestra, The Gypsy Trio, Shana Morrison, Jesse DeNatale and more! Considered by many to be America's Jukebox given the wide breadth of material they cover. / Fasten your seat belts!

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

Timeless vocal jazz with classic swing, effortless charm, and the unmistakable spirit of Sinatra. After sold-out engagements across New York, Oslo, Canada, Mexico, Cincinnati, and San Francisco, acclaimed jazz vocalist and recording artist Richard Cortez brings the timeless music of Frank Sinatra to the stage with an all-star band.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $168+
Location: The Warfield, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/WarfieldEvents

Goldenvoice Presents Essex Honey Tour: Alternative R&B, progressive R&B, experimental jazz, indie rock, art rock from Producer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, director and vocalist, London born polymath Devonte Hynes (also known as Blood Orange and formerly Lightspeed Champion) is among the most influential voices in music today. Raised in England by Guyanese and Sierra Leonean immigrant parents, Hynes started out as a teenage punk in the UK band Test Icicles before releasing two orchestral acoustic pop records as Lightspeed Champion. In 2011, he released Coastal Grooves, the first so far of five solo albums under the moniker Blood Orange. His 2016 album, Freetown Sound, was released to critical acclaim, and saw Hynes defined as one of the foremost musical voices of his time, receiving comparisons to the likes of Kendrick Lamar and D'Angelo for his own searing and soothing personal document of life as a black man in America.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $40+
Location: The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
URL: https://bit.ly/ShredIsDead-Guild-9-11-26

Marcus Rezak's Shred is Dead with special guests: Featuring: Mads Tolling , Dave Ellis, Anna Elva, Scott Guberman and Murph Murphy with special guests Jackie LaBranch, Sunshine Becker and Stephanie Mandela. Marcus Rezak carves out a distinguished style in the world of guitar with several cutting-edge groups such as Shred is Dead, Digital Tape Machine, Stratosphere All-Stars, Katharsis, Supernatural Beings in addition to frequent engagements as an artist-at-large. Known as a master of jazz improvisation and art of the sit-in, Rezak is a frequent call among bands and musicians carving out his unique niche in the performance world.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $30+
Location: Ashkenaz, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/AshkenazFullCalendar

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $19+
Location: The Stork Club, Oakland
URL: https://wl.eventim.us/event/combo-tezeta-discomovil-salazar/692059?afflky=TheeStorkClub
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Combo Tezeta plays a blend of instrumental cumbias, chichas and musica tropical inspired by the late 60's and early 70's era of psychedelic Peru. Layering the reverb fueled sounds of surf onto the foundations of cumbia, the band's focus is to highlight the rich melodies and hypnotic rhythms birthed from the Afro-Latin diaspora.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $11+
Location: Hotel Utah, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/HotelUtahCalendar

DAVY WILLIAMSON One element that makes music so powerful is its ability to heal. For American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Davy Williamson, music has helped fight off his own personal demons and now aims to utilize his platform to assist others with the same struggles. Born in Plant City, Florida and raised in his hometown, Wilmington, North Carolina, Davy Williamson began his musical career in '00 when he co-founded Modern rock band, Third Class Passenger and soon after Punk Rock Band Ma-Shot-Pa. Today, he sets off to launch his solo career, waving the flag for Hard Rock while exploring themes of broken homes, love lost, betrayal and overcoming adversity. Working with names such as Shawn Adkins, Steve Hardy and Andy Vandette, Davy Williamson has recently released his debut single, 'Thin Disguise'. Playing all the instruments and singing on his recordings, his talents show no sign of showing down.

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Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $22+
Location: Brick & Mortar Music Hall, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BrickMortarEvents

CuVa Bimo is an underground post-whatever rock band based in Oakland, California Plays a raw, fast-paced, and noise-heavy style of post-whatever rock.Compares to alternative and 90s indie/noise rock. Releasing their second album, New Western Values, on September 4, 2026, through Sell the Heart Records.P

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Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $12+
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF
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San Leandro is an original psych-funk/retro r&b band with a 70s West Coast vibe. Making a name for themselves nationwide for their energetic, tight, funky live performances and strong original songwriting and production, San Leandro at the Boom Boom Room is a match made in heaven for fans of funk, r&b, soul, jazz fusion, and everything else that grooves. This up-and-coming powerhouse of a band is not to miss!

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Show Time: 11:30 AM
Price: $149+
Location: Mountain Theater, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SoundSummit
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Sound Summit, the daylong festival atop Mount Tamalpais that has brought exceptional music to the mountain and Bay Area community alike for more than a decade, returns to the historic Mountain Theater on Saturday, September 12. Headlining this year's festival is cinematic folk-rock troubadour Father John Misty performing with his full band. Joining the lineup are beloved harmony-driven indie rockers Guster, Talking Heads co-founder and new wave visionary Jerry Harrison and his 50 Years of Talking Heads project, dreamy surf-noir psych-rockers La Luz, and irresistible Bay Area funk ensemble Angeline Saris & The Snack Machine.

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Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $35+
Location: Point San Pablo Harbor - BIG ART Concert Meadow, 1900 Stenmark Dr., Richmond, CA
URL: https://www.pspharbor.com/live-events/allmond-brothers
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Join us for an unforgettable night paying tribute to the Allman Brothers Band along with a fantastic lineup featuring Bolero and Spirit Hustler. Experience the best of modern and classic rock revival right on the stunning Point San Pablo Harbor Waterfront in The BIG ART Concert Meadow. Get ready to rock out by the water and celebrate the timeless sounds of legendary rock with a fresh twist. Don’t miss this epic live event!

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Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $10
Location: The DeLuxe, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/TheDeLuxeSF

The Dred Scott Trio is an iconoclastic, genre-blurring jazz acoustic piano trio led by the renegade pianist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Dred Scott. Known for a playful, unpredictable style, the group effortlessly blends classic bop, pop covers, and Afro-Cuban grooves.

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $42+
Location: Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz
URL: https://tickets.worldclassmusic.live/events/wcml/2244360
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RUMBO TUMBA is the electroacoustic music project of Argentine multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Facundo Salgado, who has captivated audiences worldwide for over 12 years - touring more than 30 countries on all continents. Facundo is a craftsman of organic loops, a one-man band - performing, recording, and mixing a variety of handcrafted South American instruments in real time.

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

Timeless vocal jazz with classic swing, effortless charm, and the unmistakable spirit of Sinatra. After sold-out engagements across New York, Oslo, Canada, Mexico, Cincinnati, and San Francisco, acclaimed jazz vocalist and recording artist Richard Cortez brings the timeless music of Frank Sinatra to the stage with an all-star band.

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $56+
Location: Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/YoshisCalendar

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $64+
Location: Meritage Resort, Napa
URL: http://bit.ly/BlueNoteNapaCalendar

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa - Kenny Wayne Shepherd put an ear to the door of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, back in late 2019 and you'd have heard it. The first stirrings of a new studio album from the man who pulled American roots into the 21st century. Melodies forming, riffs taking shape, grooves building, stories of loss and redemption spun by a crack team of sympatico songwriters. The road from that first writing session to the finished copy of Dirt On My Diamonds you hold in your hands, smiles Kenny Wayne Shepherd, has been quite a ride. "Every record I make is a moment in time. And this is a really special moment." Since the release of his debut album, 1995's Ledbetter Heights, this Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum bandleader still sounds like the future of the blues.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $84+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

This Is Not The Last Tour: Public Image Ltd (abbreviated and stylised as PiL) are an English post-punk band formed by lead vocalist John Lydon (previously, as Johnny Rotten, lead vocalist of the Sex Pistols), guitarist Keith Levene (a founding member of the Clash), bassist Jah Wobble, and drummer Jim Walker in June 1978. The group's line-up has changed frequently over the years; Lydon has been the sole constant member. Following Lydon's departure from the Sex Pistols in January 1978, he sought a more experimental "anti-rock" project and formed PiL in June of that year

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

30th Anniversary Tour An all encompassing retrospective: Experience Thievery Corporation live as they celebrate their 30 year anniversary with an all encompassing retrospective show. Thievery Corporation is an internationally acclaimed electronic music duo formed in Washington, D.C., by Rob Garza and Eric Hilton. Known for their genre-defying sound, Thievery Corporation seamlessly blend downtempo, trip-hop, dub, bossa nova, reggae, soul, jazz, Middle Eastern, and Indian influences into a globally inspired sonic experience. Since their 1996 debut Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi, the group has built a reputation for lush productions, politically conscious themes, and immersive live performances featuring a rotating collective of musicians and vocalists from around the world.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $55+
Location: Siesta Valley Bowl, Orinda
URL: https://bit.ly/BeatsAntique09-12-26
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You can't know Beats Antique until you've been a part of its journey, and experienced the act as an entity with a life of its own. A stage show that demands more music; music that needs costumes, ships and masks and shadow dances; an audience that comes for art, and takes away stories to feed their imagination.

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $27+
Location: Cornerstone Berkeley, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/CornerstoneBerkEvents

Dimond Saints is an Oakland based duo, that has quickly emerged to push the boundaries of electronic music. Their signature sound drips of passion and deeply resonates with mind body and soul. Their live show is both explosive and soulful, creating a place where heavy bass and angelic melodies collide. The Dimond Saints are on the rise, as they continue on their mission of giving love to the world!

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $10+
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF
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Ladies your admission is Gratis all night. Ladies get in free. -- Every second Saturday at Boom Boom Room. A curated HOT As F$CK, SWEATY, SEXY DISCO VIBE collision of the Nu-underground Disco dance culture. Featuring:: DJ TOPAZ McCARRIGLE (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!

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Show Time: 11:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Oakland Event Center, Oakland
URL: https://tinyurl.com/FK5-Oakland-Event-Center
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After Thievery Corporation at The Fox, just a few steps away, keep the night going with their longtime friends and collaborators Fort Knox Five Live at Oakland Event Center, The HeART of The Bay Area, a massive new civic center across from city hall join Fort Knox Five and Get ready for a mix of funk, breaks, hip-hop, electronic grooves and bass-heavy beats from the legendary Fort Knox Five. Known for genre-blending sets built to keep the dance floor moving, FK5 brings serious party energy from start to finish. Funk. Beats. Bass. Good vibes. Come ready to dance. ALL BISS LISTERS INVITED AS GUESTS - USE THIS CODE TO GET FREE TICKETS: BISSFK5

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Show Time: 2:00 PM
Price: $18+
Location: The Chapel of the Flowers, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/mr-hat-presents

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

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Show Time: 3:00 PM
Price: $15+
Location: Ivy Room, Albany
URL: https://bit.ly/IvyRoomAlbany
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NASHVILLE HONEYMOON PRESENTS an all star revue paying tribute to the greatest that ever was! Featuring ft Nashville Honeymoon, Margaret Belton, Andres Miguel Cervantes, Leigh Crow and Ruby Vixen, Johnny Dilks, Joe Goldmark, Brian Mello, Jody Richardson, Maurice Tani, Jill Rogers & Myles Boisen

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Show Time: 4:00 PM
Price: $45+
Location: Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio
URL: https://bit.ly/RanchoNicasioEvents

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

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Show Time: 4:30 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. Irie Dole, DJ Guidance, & DJ Sep Special Guests Monkey Ska

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Show Time: 5:30 PM
Price: $10
Location: Peri's Tavern, 29 Broadway, Fairfax
URL: https://bit.ly/PerisTavern
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Grateful Voodoo returns to Peri's in Fairfax for another Second Sundays show this time featuring Jim Talley, Matt Lazarus, Jenifer Freebairn, Dave Rokeach and Andius Jent. This will be another deep dive into exploring the rootsy connection between Grateful Dead and NOLA funk served with a side of JGB & Allman Bros.! Featuring an All-Star rotation of some of the top players in the Bay Area this edition showcases Jim Talley, Matt Lazarus, Jennifer Freebairn, Dave Rokeach and Andius Jent.

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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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Timeless vocal jazz with classic swing, effortless charm, and the unmistakable spirit of Sinatra. After sold-out engagements across New York, Oslo, Canada, Mexico, Cincinnati, and San Francisco, acclaimed jazz vocalist and recording artist Richard Cortez brings the timeless music of Frank Sinatra to the stage with an all-star band.

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $74+
Location: Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/YoshisCalendar

Kamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles. His four bodies of work to date--The Epic; Harmony of Difference, an EP originally commissioned for the 2017 Whitney Biennial; Heaven and Earth; and Fearless Movement -- are among the most acclaimed of this century. As Told To G/D Thyself, his short film companion to Heaven and Earth, debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to widespread acclaim. In 2020, Washington scored the Michelle Obama documentary Becoming, earning Emmy and Grammy nominations for his work.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $53+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $238+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child 20th Anniv Tour: Manchester Orchestra is an American indie rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 2004. Led by singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist Andy Hull, the band is widely known for its emotionally intense lyrics, dynamic guitar-driven sound, and grand sonic landscapes.Band Origins and Early Years

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

GENRE BENDING: Behind its idealism, the American myth of westward expansion has always been an irony-caked parable about what happens when you try to escape the known for the pursuit of new beginnings. The traits we think we've spotted in the cowboy -- bravery, boldness, a willingness to sacrifice the known for the sake of the better -- have always been suspect. But the courage to leave behind a homeland and head west, to boldly step into a new place and declare it home, to survey the scene and try to find your place in it? That's still around. "The idea of the American cowboy is this romanticized idea that's just false," Sunny Jain says plainly. "The immigrant is the current-day cowboy or cowgirl." This dynamic -- of interrogating American myths to make them fit the reality of our world, of both questioning and rhapsodizing the notion of identity in a contingent world -- is at the heart of Wild Wild East, the new album from the Brooklyn-based bandleader, composer, dhol player, and drummer. It's also at the heart of his story -- as the son of immigrants from India, as a kid from Rochester raised on the Cure and prog rock, as a fluid jazz drummer on his own and as a party-starter with Red Baraat, as an American of color. Accordingly, his view is broad enough to take in shuddering walls of post-rock guitar, howling tenor sax, the persistent thump of Indian brass band music, rhythms from Punjab and southern Pakistan, film soundtracks from around the world, and swaggering West Coast rap.

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Show Time: 9:30 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Crazy Horse Nevada City, Nevada City
URL: https://bit.ly/CrazyHorseSaloonEvents

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

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Show Time: 6:30 PM
Price: FREE
Location: Mabuhay Gardens, 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: 7:00 PM
Price: FREE
Location: SF Jazz, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/SFJazzEvents

These monthly open jam sessions provide a space for all Bay Area musicians to come together and perform in an inclusive, multigenerational setting. Each session features a musical director and curated repertoire. We invite musicians of all levels and ages to sign up, and each session is free and open to the public - no reservations or tickets needed to attend!

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $69+
Location: Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/YoshisCalendar

Kamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles. His four bodies of work to date--The Epic; Harmony of Difference, an EP originally commissioned for the 2017 Whitney Biennial; Heaven and Earth; and Fearless Movement -- are among the most acclaimed of this century. As Told To G/D Thyself, his short film companion to Heaven and Earth, debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to widespread acclaim. In 2020, Washington scored the Michelle Obama documentary Becoming, earning Emmy and Grammy nominations for his work.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $21+
Location: Ivy Room, Albany
URL: https://bit.ly/IvyRoomAlbany
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West Coast 90s hip-hop, deep-groove jazz, acid jazz: For a special, one night only, Alphabet Soup will feature all original members: Dred Scott - keys | Kenny Brooks - saxophone / Jay Lane, drums / Victor Little, bass and original MC's, CB (Chris Burger) and Michael Blake | with special guests. UC Berkeley's Sproul Plaza doesn't figure prominently into the advent of the Bay Area's hip-hop scene. But it was the initial proving ground for Alphabet Soup, one of the first groups to build live instrumental performances around rappers. In the first half of the '90s, the Bay Area nurtured a burgeoning acid jazz scene, a creative cauldron fueled by vinylphiles rediscovering 1960s organ-driven jazz funk. One of its key players, Alphabet Soup, ushered hip-hop into realms where it had never before tread -- including the legendary Monterey Jazz Festival. The brainchild of impressario, Gary Jones, Alphabet Soup launched in 1991 with saxophonist Kenny Brooks, pianist Dred Scott, rapper Chris Burger and drummer Jay Lane. The group was at the center of the Bay Area's roiling '90s scene, even winning best urban contemporary album at the BAMMIE (Bay Area Music) Awards for their 1995 debut, Layin' Low In The Cut. Alphabet Soup is the Bay Area's own underground supergroup who immediately became one of San Francisco's most popular bands.

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Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $46+
Location: The Junction Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa
URL: https://bit.ly/thejunctionsantarosa

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

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Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $26+
Location: Kilowatt, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/KilowattSFEvents
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Moved from The Chapel 9/16: Magic Sword is an American synthwave band from Boise, Idaho, formed in 2013. The anonymous trio wears black cloaks and glowing neon masks, performing under the personas The Keeper (red mask), The Seer (blue mask), and The Weaver (other illuminated visuals).Band Identity and StyleMusic Genre: Retro-futuristic electronic, synthwave, and-rock-infused dance music.Lore: The band presents themselves as mystical warriors on a quest to save light from the shadow of the Dark One.

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $72+
Location: The Warfield, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/WarfieldEvents

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

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: SOLD OUT
Location: Greek Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/BerkeleyGreekEvents

Mutiny For The Masses 2026 Tour: Sturgill Simpson His second album as Johnny Blue Skies and his first to share billing with his band The Dark Clouds

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

Co-hosted by Jumpstart Agent: executives and tech founders (including Edmer Abante, Dan Dal Degan, Jay Laabs, Robert Ong, and Ryan Fedell), the event functions as a casual, high-energy alternative to corporate Dreamforce parties. A live cover band made up of tech executives will be headlining the night, playing classic hits and crowd singalongs from bands like Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, The Cure, U2, and Counting Crows. It's an open, community-driven space where tech professionals and musicians celebrate the intersection of AI, tech, and live music. jumpstartagent.ai

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $115+
Location: Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/SanFranciscoSymphonyDavies

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $37+
Location: The Independent, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheIndyCalendar

The Tear Garden's conception can literally be traced back to a seat on an aeroplane high over Greenland in 1986. cEvin Key, composer and instrumentalist of an emerging Skinny Puppy had asked Edward Ka-Spel of the Legendary Pink Dots to write lyrics for a piece that deserved more than a bonus slot on a cassette release. The song was "Center Bullet" and Ka-Spel's contribution was requested as he had been invited to perform a string of performances in Key's home city of Vancouver in Canada. The connection had been building for some time and after a new version of "Center Bullet" had been laid down in less than an hour, it seemed logical to write a few songs from scratch. The collaboration was set in stone... the Tear Garden was blooming and it deserved a future.

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Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $46+
Location: The Junction Mill Valley, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/JunctionMVEvents

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

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Show Time: 6:45 PM
Price: $35+
Location: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View
URL: https://bit.ly/ShorelineCalendar

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

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $10+
Location: The Faight Collective, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FaightSF

Welcome to The Sound Pour / Lower Haight Jazz & more and Wine Night! Join us for a night filled with live jazz, funk, neo-soul, and some of the Bay's finest music, delicious wine, and good vibes at The Faight Collective. Get ready to unwind and enjoy the sounds of talented musicians while sipping on your favorite glass of wine.

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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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A late-night conversation in groove, where jazz, R&B, funk, soul, fusion, voice, and improvisation move between the band and the room. The Kuumba Experience brings a living, breathing set to Black Cat -- rhythm-forward, soulful, and built around the energy of creation in real time.

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $58+
Location: The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
URL: https://bit.ly/TheGuildTheatre
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The Infamous Stringdusters, with Silas Herman: To celebrate 20 years since their inception, the ground-breaking, Grammy Award-winning ensemble The Infamous Stringdusters--whose tone and swagger meld acoustic majesty with the energy of a full-blown rock show--mark this milestone with the release of 20/20. Twenty brand new songs, born from endless miles in pursuit of a dream. Formed in Nashville in the early 2000s while performing as side-men with stalwarts of the bluegrass community, the band members soaked up every influence like musical sponges. ...With a passion for music deeply rooted in his upbringing, Silas Herman has honed his skills to captivate audiences with his soulful melodies and heartfelt performances. From intimate venues to large stages, such as the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, his musical journey has taken him far and wide, earning him recognition for his unique sound and virtuosic playing.

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: FREE
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF

A special comedy event featuring future local comedy legends Stephanie Block, and special guests. Hosted by Adam Swig, executive director of Value Culture, 501c3.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Ashkenaz, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/AshkenazFullCalendar

Square Dance The welcome party for the one and only Berkeley Old Time Music Convention! Berkeley Old Time Music Convention feats: 5 days of old time music and dance! Concerts, workshops, jamming, dances, and more! Wednesday of the festivities is a welcome party and square dance. This year we will open up the caller's microphone for a Round Robin of square dance calling! w/ Two great bands: Forty Drop Few (Portland OR) and The Canote Brothers (Seattle WA). Beginners welcome, no partner necessary, all dances will be taught. Hosted jamming in the back studio! Hosts TBA Find out more information about Berkeley Old Time Music Convention here: https://berkeleyoldtimemusic.org/ BAND BIOS The "Forty Drop Few" are a trio originally from the southwest that play popular music of the early 1900s. They perform in various styles from the era as a string band and are influenced by nothing other than the old 78 records that they love so well. Their main influences include New Orleans jazz, southwestern fiddle music, classic banjo rags, black string band music, hillbilly harmonies and unique vocals. + Canote Brothers Greg and Jere Canote are identical twins who have been playing music together for most of their 70-plus years. And not just any old music, but simply amazing, genetically-matched singing and musicianship. They quickly bring to mind the rich tradition of singing brother duets, evoking such seminal duos as the Blue Sky Boys, the Delmore Brothers, and the Everly Brothers.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $27+
Location: Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/MoesAlleyLiveMusic

Handmade Moments is a fearless, all-weather duo based in New Orleans, LA. Anna Moss and Joel Ludford’s endearing personalities guide us through diverse musical flavors of American music. They serve up ornate instrumentation and simple, yet sophisticated songcraft. Their live show offers a memorable mix of intoxicating vocals, bass clarinet, saxophone, sousaphone, guitar, upright bass, and tag team beatboxing.

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Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: HopMonk Tavern Novato, Novato
URL: https://bit.ly/HopmonkNovatoTickets

Outdoors in The Beer Garden FREE: Lead singer, multi-instrumentalist and co founder of Northern California jam grass band; Poor Man's Whiskey, explores his Folk, Americana, Country and Bluegrass music roots with heartfelt original songs about life and the human condition. Having served as a Peace Corps Volunteer and working as an educator in the criminal justice system for over two decades, his songs tell tragic and humorous stories of the colorful characters he has met along the way and the ever changing American landscape. Drawing from the deep well of his influences; John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, Gregg Allman, The Wood Brothers, Jason Isbell, Neil Young, Guy Clark, Todd Snider, Willie Nelson, Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger (to name a few), laugh, cry, sing, dance and contemplate and raise a glass to the good times down the road.

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Show Time: 6:30 PM
Price: $78+
Location: Greek Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/BerkeleyGreekEvents

LIVE 105 presents Bleachers Forever: Described by The New York Times as "anthemic, life-affirming pop rock," Bleachers are fronted by eleven-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Jack Antonoff. Over the past decade, Bleachers have built a massive, devoted following, renowned for their impressive live show and infectious camaraderie. Released in March 2024, Bleachers' self-titled fourth studio album marked a major creative high point, taking the band to new heights. The record received widespread critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone praising its "spiritual ecstasy that can only be attained through the platonic perfection of pop formula," and NME calling it "a triumphant portrait of Antonoff's talent and the band's tight musical bond

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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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A late-night conversation in groove, where jazz, R&B, funk, soul, fusion, voice, and improvisation move between the band and the room. The Kuumba Experience brings a living, breathing set to Black Cat -- rhythm-forward, soulful, and built around the energy of creation in real time.

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $11+
Location: Hotel Utah, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/HotelUtahCalendar

SARA RODENBURG is an American Singer-Songwriter. She writes what she feels, which is acoustic, folk-rock songs born out of the South Side of Chicago, textured with inspiration, grit, and warm California sun. Melodic phrasings of Love, Journey, and Joyful Spirit are at the heart of her music. A Chicago native, Sara has been living in the Bay Area since 2010 after having lived a lot of life, played a lot of shows, and written many songs in Southern California's Long Beach. + ESSIE THOMAS An Australian Singer-Songwriter based out of The San Francisco Bay Area, California & Jane Frank's original music includes eclectic autobiographical songs with influences that range from the 1950s (Buddy Holly), the 70s (Blondie), into the 90s with Weezer, and all the way up to the 2000's indie rock surge of Rilo Kiley

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: 49.77
Location: Golden Gate Park County Fair Building, 1199 9th Avenue San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/ForeverGratefulConcertSeries

Psychedelic Rock: Turn on and Tune in Featuring Stu Allen & Mars Hotel. Psychedelic Rock opened the door—and the Grateful Dead charged through it. It wasn’t just about the sound; it was about breaking the rules, bending reality, and seeing where the music could take you. Psychedelic adventures gave the Dead permission to get weird, take a journey, and nobody was quite sure where they’d end up.

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: SOLD OUT
Location: SF Jazz, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/SFJazzEvents

Saxophone great and NEA Jazz Master Branford Marsalis and his superlative quartet are joined by fellow NEA Jazz Master and jazz's greatest vocalist, Dianne Reeves, for a week devoted to the immortal music of John Coltrane, in honor of the centennial of his birth. Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most inßuential and revered Þgures in contemporary music. Interpreting the songs with her own singular gifts, Reeves is a five-time GRAMMY winner who is accurately called "The most admired jazz diva since the heyday of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday"

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price:
Location: Peri's Tavern, Fairfax
URL: https://bit.ly/PerisTavern

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $66+
Location: The Catalyst Club, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/CatalystClubEvents

The Growlers are an American band formed in Dana Point, California in 2006, now based in Costa Mesa. The band is currently composed of singer Brooks Nielsen, lead guitarist Matt Taylor and keyboard player/guitarist Kyle Straka. They have released seven albums, several EPs and a number of singles. The band's sound has been described as "a trademark style of music that somehow combines surf, pop, rock and beat" which has been labeled "Beach Goth". The band released their first album, Are You in or Out in 2009.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: FREE!
Location: Local Edition, 691 Market Street, San Francisco
URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/1605045734509439/

soul, funk, dance, jazz

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $23+
Location: Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/RickshawStopEvents

Folk Yeah + Rickshaw Stop co-present: 20 years. 20 records. Over 4,000 shows. And somehow, American Aquarium are still finding new ways to surprise us. On New Ways to Lose, frontman BJ Barham and his band of road warriors turn two decades of survival into a driving, deeply-felt rock & roll statement -- one built on resilience, reinvention, and the hard-earned clarity that only comes with time. Produced once again by multi-time Grammy winner Shooter Jennings, the album was recorded in Los Angeles over a 10-day session that captured the band at their most immediate and alive. Much of the record was tracked live, with Jennings encouraging spontaneity and instinct over perfection, while a round of overdubs offered the opportunity to add three-part harmonies and horn arrangements to the songs. The result is a muscular, cinematic record that embraces both sides of American Aquarium's identity: the bruised confessionals of a songwriter who's already spent decades sharpening his craft, and the full-throttle release of an anthemic, amplified rock & roll band. Hot-wired with the same electricity as their live show, New Ways to Lose nods to heartland heroes like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, and Neil Young while remaining unmistakably American Aquarium. + Buffalo Nichols: America's favorite bluesman.

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

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

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Show Time: 9:30 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Crazy Horse Nevada City, Nevada City
URL: https://bit.ly/CrazyHorseSaloonEvents

If the Grateful Dead is your religion, then the Crazy Horse is your church when Third Thursday rolls around. Every month Jonny Mojo (Achilles Wheel), Gary Campus (Deadbeats) and Tim High (Tim High & the Mighty) host a cast of the finest musicians from around the region to conjure lightning in a bottle. BBD is a gathering point for everyone who wants to plug into the feeling of what it was like soaking in the otherworldly sounds at a Dead show while sharing the dance muse with the tribe. The music that bubbles forth from these nights captures the spontaneous, primal, orgasmic spirit that so many of us crave. Jonny is a proverbial pied piper who guides the flock to the promised land with his incredibly versatile guitar playing and passion for the music coursing through his veins. He is one of the brightest lights among Nor Cal GD guitar specialists. He lives and breathes this music like a fish swimming in the sea. We are doing cartwheels to celebrate the return of Joe Marcinek as our marquee special guest. Joe is a one-of-a-kind guitarist who navigates effortlessly from funk to rocking psychedelia to jazzy grooves. He is the leader of Dead Funk Summit and has collaborated extensively with Melvin Seals, George Porter Jr. and Tony Hall (Dumstaphunk). Wherever he goes, great things happen. We're bringing Jen Rund (China Dolls, Jenerator) back on bass because she's too damn good not to.

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Show Time: 11:00 AM
Price: $20
Location: Ashkenaz, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/AshkenazClasses

Returns to Ashkenaz Fridays 11am - 12pm in the back studio -Love dancing at shows and wish you had more chances to groove during the week? Kick off your weekend with a Friday morning dance party filled with free, joyful expression. With a curated playlist built for grooving, you'll be guided in releasing stress and activating joy, in supportive community.

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Show Time: 12:00 PM
Price: $161.90+
Location: Blue Mountain Event Center, Wilseyville, CA
URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-river-rendezvous-2026-new-location-blue-mountain-event-center-tickets-1994244689550

Sept. 18-20 weekend camping festival with two stages of live music, bands, DJs, yoga, sound healing, live painters, vendors and food at the new Blue Mountain Event Center. Phase One lineup includes Starchild Jr. of Parliament Funkadelic, LAZWELL, Ryder Thieves, Suika T, False Rhythms, Trianna Feruza & The Heavy Hitters, DJ Zephyr, Little John, Nick At Nite, Gamma, Touch Buttons and All Good Funk Alliance. Shady creekside camping and RV spots; water and showers onsite; no electrical hookups. 18+.

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Show Time: 5:30 PM
Price: Freee!!
Location: Discretion Brewing, 2703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel, CA 95073
URL: https://www.discretionbrewing.com/

Hi Friends! Come join us for a fun night of music from 5:30 - 7:30pm Fri. 9/18 @ Discretion Brewing in Soquel. It'll be myself on guitar, dobro, harmonica, vocals, Perry Spinali on fiddle and vocal harmonies + John Hosking on upright bass + vocal harmonies. We have a great set of acoustic roots and blues and some new surprises! See you there! 21+

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

Voice-led, genre-bending soul where jazz, gospel, rock, funk, and fearless improvisation collide. Lady Stout & Nurenssnce deliver a powerful live experience where soulful storytelling, deep grooves, and fearless improvisation meet.

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

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $55+
Location: SF Jazz, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/SFJazzEvents

Saxophone great and NEA Jazz Master Branford Marsalis and his superlative quartet are joined by fellow NEA Jazz Master and jazz's greatest vocalist, Dianne Reeves, for a week devoted to the immortal music of John Coltrane, in honor of the centennial of his birth. Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most inßuential and revered Þgures in contemporary music. Interpreting the songs with her own singular gifts, Reeves is a five-time GRAMMY winner who is accurately called "The most admired jazz diva since the heyday of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday"

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $74+
Location: Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/YoshisCalendar

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $64+
Location: Castro Theatre, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/CastroTheatre

The Growlers have carved out their own mythos in modern rock--a sun-drenched fever dream of surf, psych, garage, and California weirdness. At the center is founder and ringleader Brooks Nielsen, whose unmistakable voice and twisted pop sensibility have guided the band from dive bar misfits to cult legends. Now, after six years away from the road, The Growlers return for their first world tour since 2019, with dates spanning Australia, the UK, Europe, and North America. The comeback arrives alongside two brand-new singles, "Crisis" and "Feel My Funk," signaling a bold new chapter for the band while staying true to their unmistakable sound and unshakable spirit.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $70+
Location: Felton Music Hall, Felton
URL: https://bit.ly/FeltonMusicEvents

GATE52 PRESENTS: Railroad earth 25th Anniversary Celebration

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $68+
Location: The UC Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/UCTheatre
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Jazz Is Dead & ArtDontSleep present: Founded and led by pianist, composer, and vocalist Alain Mion, recognized as a gold and platinum certified songwriter by the National Music Publishers' Association, Cortex carved out a singular place in music history with their innovative fusion of jazz, rock, and funk. Their iconic 1975 album, "Troupeau Bleu", is widely regarded as a masterpiece and became a cornerstone of Hip-Hop sampling, its timeless grooves reimagined by artists including Tyler, The Creator, MF DOOM, Madlib, Rick Ross, Kanye West, Baby Keem, and Damso. With over 220 documented samples and more than 120 million streams across all platforms, Cortex's influence continues to echo through the Jazz and Hip-Hop communities alike, a living bridge between the Golden Age of French Jazz-Funk and the beatmakers of today. On tour, audiences can expect selections spanning the groups' entire career.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $43+
Location: Mystic Theatre, Petaluma
URL: https://bit.ly/MysticTheatreShows

Often referred to as "The Hendrix of the Sahara", Vieux Farka Toure was born in Niafunke, Mali in 1981. He is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Toure, who died in 2006. Ali Farka Toure came from a historical tribe of soldiers, and defied his parents in becoming a musician. When Vieux was in his teens, he declared that he also wanted to be a musician. His father disapproved due to the pressures he had experienced being a musician. Rather, he wanted Vieux to become a soldier. But with help from family friend the kora maestro Toumani Diabate, Vieux eventually convinced his father to give him his blessing to become a musician shortly before Ali passed. Vieux was initially a drummer / calabash player at Mali's Institut National des Arts, but secretly began playing guitar in 2001.

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

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: 8:00 PM
Price: $31+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

Dubbed by Rolling Stone as "a genre unto herself," Brooklyn, NY-based Kaki King has proven to be just that. Her career has taken her all over the world, sharing stages with Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, contributing music to award-winning films (Sean Penn's Into The Wild), and performing at international events such as the London Jazz Festival and the Paris Les Femmes s'en Melent. Her explorations into the guitar and multimedia have led to the creation of groundbreaking work such as The Neck Is A Bridge To The Body, Modern Yesterdays, SEI, and her newest show for audiences of all ages, BUGS. Kaki continues to create, perform, and lend her musical voice to the forefront of contemporary mus

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $25+
Location: Ashkenaz, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/AshkenazFullCalendar

Traditional Norteno Music: Between 2023 and 2024, Carlos y Charlos transitioned from intimate backyard gatherings to major touring stages. They have opened for prominent acts like La Santa Cecilia, Son Rompe Pera, La Lom, Manny Tololoche, and Very Be Careful. Their high-energy live shows have drawn enthusiastic crowds across America! The trio continues to headline successful tours nationwide, bringing authentic, old-school Mexican folk styles into modern cultural spaces across cities like Berkeley, Los Angeles, and Detroit.It surely will be a treat to have them!

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Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $15+
Location: Papermill Creek Saloon, Forest Knolls
URL: https://bit.ly/PapermillCreekSaloonLiveMusic

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 funk of Sly Stone and Tower of Power with a dash of Grateful Dead. 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: 9:00 PM
Price: SOLD OUT
Location: Brick & Mortar Music Hall, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BrickMortarEvents

BIIRD is an 11-member all-female traditional Irish music supergroup founded in 2024 by the multi-award-winning harpist and banjo player Lisa Canny. Made up of Lisa Canny, Niamh Hinchy, Laura Doherty, Ciara Murphy, Zoran Donohoe, Miadhachlughain O'Donnell, Sal Heneghan and Hannah Hiemstra this sisterhood's energy is unmatched. After appearing on the Late Late show in February 2025 the group went on to sell out every show on their debut Historical Tour, including Vicar Street in Dublin. They then went on to play the MainStage at Altogether Now to 15000 fans. 2025 also saw them become Ambassadors of the Twentieth edition of Culture Night, an evening organised by the Irish Arts Council celebrating culture, music and the Arts. Furthermore, they won Goss.ie's "Artists of the Year", featured in Vogue Magazine and released 2 music videos on YouTube " The Rollover Set" and "The Love Buzz Set". They have amassed nearly 150k followers and 25million views online in less than 2 years together.

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price:
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF
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Get ready for an epic night! Trumpet player Willie Waldman has performed 13 platinum records and 2 Grammys. From Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, Sublime, Coolio, Jimmy Vaughn, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Perry Ferrell, Salt n Peppa and so many more. He's appeared on the hip-hop releases of famed Death Row Records and was featured on Tupac's "California Love"

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Show Time: 12:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Old Mill Park, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/MVFAF-2026
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The 69th Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival has unveiled an eclectic lineup of acclaimed Bay Area musicians, bringing two full days of live performances to the towering redwoods of Old Mill Park on September 19 and 20. Included with festival admission, the performances complement one of Northern California's premier outdoor arts festivals, where visitors can also explore exceptional work from 135 talented juried artists, enjoy family activities, food, wine tasting, and interactive community experiences.

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

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

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Show Time: 1:00 PM
Price: Free (RSVP)
Location: The Riptide, Taraval St @ Lower Great Highway, 945 Taraval St #1122, San Francisco
URL: https://riptidesf.com/

The Riptide presents: TideFest! 1pm - 9pm, Free event. TideFest brings together live music, local artists, small businesses, food, and the Sunset community for a day celebrating San Francisco’s connection to the ocean, creativity, and each other — right on the Lower Great Highway at Ocean Beach. Featuring Performances by: Momotombo SF, Bayonics, Don't Tell John, Long Tall Dan and the Foogie Boogies, This Train Don't Stop, Starry Eyed Cadet, Los Ahijados de la Changa, DJ Brown Angel, Stanley Frank Sensation, DJ Veesh Maria, and MC'd by Michael David Carney. RSVP @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tidefest-tickets-1996879903546?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Show Time: 1:00 PM
Price: $5.00
Location: Lucca Bare & Grill, 439 1st Street Benicia, CA. 94510
URL: https://www.luccabar.com/custom/page/events

April & Monroe Grisman The Beautiful Hang Gang at Lucca Beer Garden. April & Monroe Grisman have spent their lives surrounded by music, art and the creative community of Marin County and the San Francisco Bay Area. Both grew up in families where creativity was simply part of everyday life. Monroe is the son of musicians David Grisman and Harmony Grisman, while April is the daughter of artist Pat Ryan and singer Cyretta Ryan. Those roots exposed them to different but overlapping worlds of musicians, artists and free spirits, and helped shape lives that would always revolve around music.

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Show Time: 4:00 PM
Price: $40 suggested donation
Location: Strawberry Station, Mill Valley
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Things get big on Sat at Eric Goldman's home in Mill Valley, known as Strawberry Station. A group of Grateful Dead associated heavyweight will join for a fire full band set.

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Show Time: 4:30 PM
Price: $44+
Location: HopMonk Tavern Novato, Novato
URL: https://bit.ly/HopmonkNovatoTickets
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KC Turner Presents Cookout Concert Series: ouble Grammy winner with Earl Scruggs and Brad Paisley, Albert Lee has played with everyone from Jerry Lee Lewis to Eric Clapton, to the Everly Brothers to Emmylou Harris. He was a member of The Crickets in the post-Buddy Holly era, and forged an impressive solo career along the way. Albert is out on the road in 2025/26 performing tracks from his newest album, "Lay It Down" recorded at the legendary Konk Studios in London. From Mark Knopfler's blistering Setting Me Up to Jimmy Webb's soaring piano ballad Too Young To Die, to The Everly Brothers' storming hit The Price Of Love, Albert's latest album sees his triumphant return to the studio, recording live, as one of the greatest guitarists ever. Don't miss the man known as "Mr. Telecaster," one of the legendary guitarists of rock and roll, rockabilly and country music.

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Show Time: 5:00 PM
Price: FREE
Location: Peri's Tavern, Fairfax
URL: https://bit.ly/PerisTavern

Benefit Concert for Danny Uvilevsky professional musician (guitar, bass & vocals), owner / producer /engineer at Allegiant Records.

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Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price:
Location: Frost Amphitheater, Stanford
URL: https://bit.ly/StanfordFrostAmphitheater

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

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $69+
Location: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BillGrahamCivicEvents

Show Rescheduled from 2/20/26 DIM MAK 30 TOUR: Counting nearly 3 billion music streams to his name, Steve Aoki is a true visionary. Billboard described the 2x-GRAMMY-nominated music producer, artist, fashion designer, entrepreneur, NFT futurist, and Dim Mak Records founder as "one of the most in-demand entertainers in the world." A Guinness World Record holder for the "Most Traveled Musician in a Single Calendar Year," Aoki has performed at nearly every top festival around the world, including Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock Festival, Tomorrowland, and Electric Daisy Carnival. As a globally successful cross-genre solo artist, Aoki has collaborated with an impressive list of varied artists, including BTS, Maluma, Snoop Dogg, Linkin Park, blink-182, One Direction's Louis Tomlinson, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Uzi Vert, 2 Chainz and Daddy Yankee, on top of having released three Platinum singles, six Gold singles, and over ten Top 10 radio records. Aoki approaches each new endeavor with the same sense of dedication he's put into his past achievements, including the Grammy-nominated Netflix documentary I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2016) and his memoir BLUE: The Color of Noise (2019). In 2012, he also founded THE AOKI FOUNDATION to support organizations in brain science and its research. His influential record label Dim Mak, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021, is known for being a launching pad for the careers of prominent acts like Bloc Party, The Chainsmokers, Bloody Beetroots, The Kills, Zedd, and Diplo.

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Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $35+
Location: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View
URL: https://bit.ly/ShorelineCalendar

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

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

Voice-led, genre-bending soul where jazz, gospel, rock, funk, and fearless improvisation collide. Lady Stout & Nurenssnce deliver a powerful live experience where soulful storytelling, deep grooves, and fearless improvisation meet.

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Ashkenaz, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/AshkenazFullCalendar

Clogging Workshop w/ Evie Ladin 7:30pm, Square Dance Party & Song Circle hosted by Mark Olson & Penny Critchlow 8pm, Old Time Jam led by Forty Drop Few 9pm The BOTMC Square Dance Party featuring: Joseph Decosimo, Stephanie Coleman & Friends Justin Robinson & Aaron Cooper, Skillet Licorice And Callers Janine Smith, Evie Ladin Three acoustic bands pumping out music that makes you want to get up and dance, plus two callers who love to introduce the uninitiated to the fun of a square dance party, with the emphasis on "party"!! No dancing experience is needed, No need to bring a partner. Joseph Decosimo is a multi-instrumentalist (fiddle, banjo, guitar, droney things), singer, and leading interpreter and teacher of traditional music from Southern Appalachia, where he grew up and learned from the region's last master musicians. Based in Durham, NC, Joseph is a National Old-time Banjo Champion, and blue ribbon winning fiddler. Hailing from the Chicago area, Stephanie Coleman was mentored from a young age by fiddle masters Lynn "Chirps" Smith, Rhys Jones, Steve Rosen, and Paul Tyler, with whom she explored not just the craft but also the rich history of traditional Appalachian and Midwestern fiddle music. mJustin Robinson grew up in Gastonia, North Carolina. He played with the Carolina Chocolate Drops, thereby working to preserve traditional forms of music, to introduce new generations to musical legends like Joe Thompson, and to remind audiences that the fiddle was, historically, an African American instrument. He is joined by the newest member of Joe Thompson's musical lineage, Aaron Cooper. Skillet Licorice is the latest project from San Francisco musicians Matt Knoth and Elise Engelberg. Essentially a musical consortium, Matt & Elise form the core of a lineup featuring many of California's most talented old-time musicians. At The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention Square Dance, Skillet Licorice will be performing with Allegra Thompson, Erik Pearson and Rowan McCallister. But whether they're playing dance tunes, slinky blues, sparkling banjo breaks or dreamy waltzes, Skillet Licorice displays an impressive command of styles and techniques that comes from deep study and loving dedication to America's folk traditions. Callers: The Janine Smith experience is what you get when you cross a howdy-ma'am-BBQ-and-beans Honky Tonk with Zoom dancing and sprinkle on some twinkly lights for sass. She loves calling FUN dances, squares, circles, longways sets, heck maybe a couple of Singing Squares.

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $50+
Location: SF Jazz, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/SFJazzEvents

Saxophone great and NEA Jazz Master Branford Marsalis and his superlative quartet are joined by fellow NEA Jazz Master and jazz's greatest vocalist, Dianne Reeves, for a week devoted to the immortal music of John Coltrane, in honor of the centennial of his birth. Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most inßuential and revered Þgures in contemporary music. Interpreting the songs with her own singular gifts, Reeves is a five-time GRAMMY winner who is accurately called "The most admired jazz diva since the heyday of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday"

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $64+
Location: Castro Theatre, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/CastroTheatre

The Growlers have carved out their own mythos in modern rock--a sun-drenched fever dream of surf, psych, garage, and California weirdness. At the center is founder and ringleader Brooks Nielsen, whose unmistakable voice and twisted pop sensibility have guided the band from dive bar misfits to cult legends. Now, after six years away from the road, The Growlers return for their first world tour since 2019, with dates spanning Australia, the UK, Europe, and North America. The comeback arrives alongside two brand-new singles, "Crisis" and "Feel My Funk," signaling a bold new chapter for the band while staying true to their unmistakable sound and unshakable spirit.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $49+
Location: Uptown Theatre Napa, Napa
URL: https://bit.ly/UptownTheatreNapa

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $31+
Location: Felton Music Hall, Felton
URL: https://bit.ly/FeltonMusicEvents

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $37.00
Location: The UC Theatre, 2036 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
URL: http://bit.ly/UCTheatre
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SFJAZZ Presents Ravi Coltrane "Coltrane Centennial Celebration." Just days before John Coltrane would have turned 100 his oldest surviving son, saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, presents a blazing young band to mark the milestone. While Ravi spent the first quarter century of his career focusing on acquiring a diverse array of experience as a sideman and then honing his own lustrous, harmonically ambiguous compositions, he’s taken up the family mantle in recent years. With a variety of ensembles, projects and initiatives on and off the bandstand, he’s championed the legacy of his parents (including with his 2025 stint as an SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director).

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $24+
Location: Club Fox Redwood City, Redwood City
URL: https://bit.ly/ClubFoxRWC

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $37+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

Nepantla Nights Presents: Corridos, rancheras, polkas, waltzes, boleros, redovas all in the classic norteno...Orale!! Juan Carlos Reynoso (bajo sexto), Charles De Castro (diatonic accordion) and Patrick Morrison (bass) originally got together to merely play for fun and social events, performing songs they love from idols of Norteno such as Los Alegres de Teran, Carlos y Jose, and Texas accordion legends like Santiago Jimenez Sr. and Narciso Martinez. In no time at all, their blend of traditional polkas, waltzes and classic norteno repertoire lit up every party! Soon they found themselves in weekly demand for backyard celebrations, weddings, quinceaneras and all types of cultural events throughout Southern California. And now, its time the whole world knows about Carlos Y Charlos !

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $70+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

Decomposer 20 Years Later: The Matches are an American rock band from Oakland, California, initially active from 1997 to 2009. Formed as the Locals, the group changed their name after five years to avoid conflict with a Chicago band of the same name. As the Matches, they self-released their debut album, E. Von Dahl Killed the Locals, in 2003, then signed to Epitaph Records, which re-released it the following year. Decomposer followed in 2006, seeing the band move from their pop punk roots in a more idiosyncratic direction with contributions from nine different record producers; it reached no. 18 on Billboard's Independent Albums chart. With their third album, A Band in Hope (2008), their sound became even more heavily layered and experimental; it was their only release to chart on the Billboard 200, reaching no. 17 - Art punk, pop-punk, indie rock, alternative rock

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $39+
Location: The Freight, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/TheFreightCalendar
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The T Sisters are a genuine sister group based in the creative hub of Oakland, California. The group is made up of Rachel and Chloe Tietjen, twins, and their older sister Erika. Distinguished by close harmonies, catchy melodies and potent lyricism, the T Sisters' sound represents a continuum of music: from roots to pop influences, moments of stunning a cappella to swells of groovy indie folk.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $14+
Location: Lost On Main Chico, Chico
URL: https://bit.ly/LostOnMainChico
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Willie Waldman Project: Get ready for an epic night with Norwood Fisher , Tony Austin , and Rocky George coming together in one incredible live show! With local openers Start The Countdown and Lesbian Cult. There's an extra scooop of talent coming to Lost on Main on Sept 19 by way of the Willie Waldman Project. Trumpet player Willie Waldman has performed 13 platinum records and 2 Grammys. From Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, Sublime, Coolio, Jimmy Vaughn, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Perry Ferrell, Salt n Peppa and so many more. He's appeared on the hip-hop releases of famed Death Row Records and was featured on Tupac's "California Love" Accompanying Willie are Norwood Fisher of legendary ska/punk band Fishbone , Tony Austin (Kamasi Washington and Santana) and Rocky George (Suicidal Tendencies). Blending jazz, funk, rock, and hip-hop into a bold, high-energy sound that pushes the traditional role of the trumpet far beyond straight-ahead jazz...... you will not be able to stop yourself from dancing! What they perform at Lost on Main will never happen again...... it's improv at it's finest!

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: The Back Room, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/TheBackRoom-Berkeley

Rova returns to The Back Room with a program of new works for improvising saxophone quartet. During its 5-decade tenure on the international contemporary music scene, Rova has developed a singular body of work that explores the nexus between improvisation and composition. With breathtaking beauty and exhilarating daring, the Quartet has taken its audiences on exciting journeys through sound and time. On saxophones: Jon Raskin: baritone and alto, Larry Ochs: tenor and sopranino, Steve Adams: alto and sopranino. Bruce Ackley: soprano Join us for two sets of new and recent works, including several pieces recently recorded for their upcoming CD release, those who..., due this fall on ESP-disk

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $52+
Location: Siesta Valley Bowl, Orinda
URL: https://bit.ly/JMF09-19-26
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It's no longer a secret that California-based Jerry's Middle Finger (JMF) delivers the best Jerry Garcia Band tribute experience in the world -- performing and celebrating the music of JGB with unparalleled sound and energy.

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $15+
Location: Papermill Creek Saloon, Forest Knolls
URL: https://bit.ly/PapermillCreekSaloonLiveMusic

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

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $50+
Location: Cornerstone Berkeley, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/CornerstoneBerkEvents

Cornerstone Presents: Vieux Farka Toure with support from Hugo De La Lune

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

LA-born DJ and turntablist Cut Chemist (Lucas MacFadden) rose to fame with Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli, pushing crate-digging culture into adventurous new territory. Across solo records like The Audience's Listening, Sound of the Police, and Die Cut, he blends underground hip-hop, global sounds, and avant-garde composition--consistently unearthing obscure gems and redefining modern DJ culture.

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $14+
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF
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KATDELIC P Funk Allstar and Grammy Winner Ronkat Spearman... Live electrifying hybrid of Funk, Soul, EDM, Hip Hop, Jazz Indie-POP and Rock guaranteed to "Make 'Em Dance." RonKat is a Grammy nominated/song writer of the year WINNER. He was a vocalist/musician with George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic from 2000 to 2010. Touring the world with GCPF has enriched his talents and pushed his skills to even higher levels of achievement. KATDELIC is a six piece"party-all-night" band with an infectious groove. Irresistible to anyone within ear range.