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Door Time:
Show Time: 11:00 AM
Price: $525+ 4 day includes fee
Location: Discovery Park, Sacramento
URL: https://aftershockfestival.com/

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

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Show Time: 4:00 PM
Price: $40+ for single day, $200+ for full festival
Location: Various Venues in Eureka, CA
URL: https://rcmfest.org/

4 Day Rockabilly, Hot/Nola/Trad Jazz, Western Swing, Americana, Roots, Blues, Soul, Gospel, Boogie Woogie Music & Serious DANCE Fest at 8 Venues in Eureka, Ca. Featuring: Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, Joel Paterson Trio, Carl Sonny Leyland, Sax Gordon, Duke Robillard, Nick Moss Band Featuring Dennis Gruenling, Jonathan Stout's Campus Five Featuring Hilary Alexander, Dave Stuckey &, The Hot House Gang, Rodrigo Mantovani, Michael Doucét, Sean 'Mack' Mcdonal, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Katie Cavera and The Lost Boys, Ron Dziubla, Naomi Uyama & Her Handsome Devils, Dave Bennett, Nathan James, On The Levee Jazz Band, The Hot Baked Goods, Deke Dickerson & The Whippersnappers, Miss Jubilee, Clint Baker's Jazz Band, Dan Barrett, Tommy Harkenrider's Memphis Kings, Kid Andersen's Greaseland Allstars, Jim Pugh, Derrick D'Mar Martin, Sons of the Soul Revivers, Marcel Smith, Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums feat Carmen Getit, The Black Market Trust, Dave Stuckey & The Hoot Owls, Holland Coots, Benny Amon's, Colin Hancock's Texas Stompers, The Lovestruck Balladeers, Jonathan Doyle Swingtet, NOIR, Sam Rocha, San Lyon, Charlie Halloran & The Tropicales, Kris Tokarski's Chicagoans, Mikiya Matsuda's Jazz slanders, The Centuries, ce Spencer, Josh Collazo's Jazzboree, Marc Caparone's Allstars, Groovus, New Orleans Night Owls, Dawn Lambeth, TJ Muller's Jazz-O-Maniacs, Hal Smith's Swing Central, Andy Schumm, Riley Baker, SoHum Girls, Dave Kosmyna Incendiary Seven, Dennis Lichtman, Dalton Ridenhour, Dave and Deke Combo, Laura Windley, Chris Dawson, Jacob Zimmerman, Nate Ketner, Ethan Leinwand.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $30+
Location: The Faight Collective, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FaightSF

Nick, lead singer of Proxima Parada (San Luis Obispo, CA), performs an intimate solo or duo set.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $199+
Location: The Masonic, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MasonicCalendar

PRESENTED BY HARDLY STRICTLY BLUEGRASS Musical Direction: Buddy Miller with Reckless Kelly, featuring Greg Liesz Proceeds to benefit Sweetwater Spectrum More artists to be announced soon ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents
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A sharp, swinging piano trio with serious fire, deep feel, and modern New York edge. Pianist Caelan Cardello brings his trio to Black Cat for a three-night run of sharp interplay, modern swing, and serious piano fire.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7PM
Price: $45 (2 for 1 deal, $23.11 per ticket)
Location: Golden Gate Park County Fair Building, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/PsychedelicChurch-10-01-26
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Gospel: The Psychedelic Church Featuring: Sunshine Garcia Becker, Cheryl Rucker, Bella Rayne, Richelle Scales, Angeline Saris, Daria Johnson, Stephanie Hartwell. The Dead built their own psychedelic church, and behind them, strong women were there building it too. They recorded the shows, ran the lights, managed the offices, handled ticket requests, sang the songs, and helped hold the entire world around the music together. The women built the church and tonight, they're taking the pulpit! Bringing grit, soul, fire, and freedom to the music of the Dead, these women honor the gospel roots woven through its history--and claim their place at the center of the story.

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

Piano + Tap Dancer : Virtuoso pianist Hiromi returns to the Miner stage with four exclusive nights with projects ranging from solo to trio. She kicks off her residency with remarkable duo evening with Japanese tap dance master Kazunori Kumagai, revisiting their ongoing collaboration that goes back to their showstopping debut performance at the 2011 Tokyo Jazz Festival. Moving to New York at age 19 to immerse himself in tap culture, Kumagai is a veteran of Ted Levy and Savion Glover's "Funk University" -- the training ground for the landmark musical Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk -- and studied with the late legend Gregory Hines.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $15+
Location: Ivy Room, Albany
URL: https://bit.ly/IvyRoomAlbany
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The Clarke Nova is a Bay Area punk band born from blown amps, bad decisions, and the ghosts of late-night San Francisco. Long rumored, rarely polished, and never fully gone, the band built its sound on raw velocity, ragged melody, and a supremely beautiful collapse. +The Freak Accident is a Demented Vaudeville Punk collision led by Victims Family/Jello Biafra + GSM guitarist-vocalist Ralph Spight. They've made 4 LP's and 2 EP's of tragicomic genre-hopping smart-ass punk. & FRIENDSHIP COMMANDERS Melodic heavy music from Nashville TN.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: Sold Out
Location: Greek Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/BerkeleyGreekEvents

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $57+
Location: The UC Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/UCTheatre
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(((folk YEAH!))) Indie/Alternative Fruit Bats The midwest, particularly the part of the midwest Eric D. Johnson hails from, is a largely flat expanse. Zipping through it on the highway, you'll see cities and towns rise up in the distance, but blink and you'll miss other man-made rejoinders to horizontal living dotting the landscape, hill after hill, built from the refuse of the past: landfills. Some of these hills make for great sledding spots, parks, and trails. Others turn organic waste into compost. The Landfill, Fruit Bats' June 12, 2026 album from Merge Records, is something else entirely: a mountain dominating the landscape of Johnson's heart.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $33+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

Seattle-based Polyrhythmics are celebrating 16 years of sonic exploration following the release of their latest album, Life from Below (2025). Since forming in 2010, this six piece powerhouse has redefined instrumental music with a sound that blends funk, soul, psychedelic rock, R&B, and Afrobeat into a kaleidoscope of rhythm and groove. Known for their dynamic live performances and innovative compositions, the band has earned a reputation as one of the most captivating acts on the contemporary music scene.

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

Don West is an Australian soul music musician / model. West released Give Me All Your Love in November 2025, which peaked at number 25 on the ARIA Albums Chart. In 2019, West opened for Lime Cordiale without having released a song at that time. Shortly after, West uploaded the track "Money" onto triple j Unearthed which was followed in 2020 with "Equaliser" which featured guest vocals of Hayley Mary.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $38+
Location: Brick & Mortar Music Hall, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BrickMortarEvents

Guitarist Terry Clark, vocalist Barry Privett, bassist Jordan Medas, guitarist Carter Gravatt, and drummer Scott Milstead built up a considerable following and were soon releasing albums through their own label. Meander appeared in 1996, with Shadows in the Banquet Hall and Ether-Electrified Porch Music following in quick succession. In 2001, Carbon Leaf debuted a more mature sound with the album Echo Echo and won a Coca-Cola-sponsored unsigned band contest that landed them a performance on the American Music Awards. By this point, Carbon Leaf was also regularly opening shows for adult alternative-friendly acts like DMB, John Mayer, Guster, and David Gray, and the band documented their frequent and vibrant live shows with the 2002 double live set 5 Alive!

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

psychedelic pop, baroque pop: of Montreal from Athens, GA, Hello to whoever reads this. My name is Kevin Barnes and I'm in a band called Of Montreal. We recently signed to Bar/None Records and they asked us to write our bio. I play guitar and sing. My two friends Bryan Poole and Derek Almstead sing and play bass and drums, respectively. Brian also plays in the band Elf Power. I guess we're part of what could be called the Athens pop music scene that includes Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel, Elf Power, and Julian Koster who used to be in Chocolate U.S.A. but is now working as The Music Tapes. We tend to do everything at home. We write at home, record at home and have our friends come over and play on our tapes. Sometimes we'll get together on Sunday nights have potluck and play stuff we've been working on for each other. Montreal gives me the ability to live a more romantic life.

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $50+
Location: The Catalyst Club, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/CatalystClubEvents

Steel Pulse are a British roots reggae band from the Handsworth area of Birmingham, England. They originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, and were composed of David Hinds, Basil Gabbidon, and Ronald McQueen; along with Basil's brother Colin briefly on drums and Mykaell Riley.

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

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 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.

Door Time:
Show Time: 11:00 AM
Price: FREE
Location: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
URL: https://hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 3:00 PM
Price: $229+
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 -Palm Tree Music Festival offers an intimate, carefully curated experience featuring world-class EDM artists and top-tier production. With a limited number of tickets available, guests enjoy unparalleled access to their favorite performers in a more sophisticated setting surrounded by a community of like-minded music lovers.

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $79+
Location: Ironstone Amphitheater Shows, Murphys
URL: http://bit.ly/IronstoneAmpEvents
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Southern rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd are set to bring an unforgettable night of classic rock to Ironstone Amphitheatre in Murphys, California on Friday, October 2, 2026. Joining them on the bill will be legendary rock acts Foghat and Molly Hatchet, making this one of the most powerhouse rock lineups of the year.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $39.50
Location: The UC Theatre, 2036 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
URL: https://eventvesta.com/events/148035/t/tickets

Get ready! Death From Above 1979 is coming to The UC Theatre on October 2nd

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $40+
Location: Rosebud Ranch Nevada City, Nevada City
URL: https://bit.ly/CrazyHorseSaloonEvents

Presented by Crazy Horse Saloon : We're closing out this season with a show unlike any Rosebud Ranch has seen before. It's time for Polyrhythmics to rekindle their Nevada City connection which dates back to several performances at the Crazy Horse Saloon many years ago. Since then, this six-piece, psychedelic afro-funk unit from Seattle has completely blown up from coast to coast. They are groove sorcerers possessing the ability to manipulate energy and bend the fabric of time. This just so happens to align perfectly with the otherworldly Rosebud mojo. Located just five miles from downtown Nevada City, this natural amphitheater is a stone's throw from the Old 49 Bridge on the South Yuba River.

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

A sharp, swinging piano trio with serious fire, deep feel, and modern New York edge. Pianist Caelan Cardello brings his trio to Black Cat for a three-night run of sharp interplay, modern swing, and serious piano fire.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $24+
Location: Club Fox Redwood City, Redwood City
URL: https://bit.ly/ClubFoxRWC

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

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

GO BY OCEAN- Rancho Debut! "Can I Communicate With the Unknown?" is the new album from Go By Ocean, moniker of Northern California based singer/songwriter/producer Ryan McCaffrey. Co-produced alongside Tim Bluhm (The Mother Hips) and David Glasebrook, the album features contributions from a wide cast of characters, ranging from the tight knit community of Phil Lesh's much loved Terrapin Crossroads to the wider West Coast indie-rock scene, including members of The Mother Hips, Sugar Candy Mountain, ALO, Tea Leaf Green, and more.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $112+
Location: Oakland Arena, Oakland
URL: https://bit.ly/OAKArenaColiseum

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $45+
Location: SF Jazz, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/SFJazzEvents

Solo Piano: No pianist alive imbues the solo piano format with more explosive virtuosity or thrilling unpredictability than Hiromi Uehara -_a GRAMMY-winning artist the All Music Guide calls "one of the most remarkable pianists of the past half century." For the second night of her 2026-27 residency, Hiromi brings her inimitable fire and passion to this solo performance. Debuting with the Czech Philharmonic at 14, the Hamamatsu, Japan native was mentored by Chick Corea and Ahmad Jamal early in her development, signing her first record deal with Telarc before graduating from Boston's Berklee College of Music. Blending a foundation in classical repertoire with a deep feeling for the jazz tradition, she's collaborated with Corea and Stanley Clarke, led 17 albums including her latest releases with her Sonicwonder quartet and a live duo session with legendary singer, songwriter, and pianist Akiko Yano. But it is the solo recital that allows Hiromi to follow her creative muse unadorned and explore without restriction -- a format memorialized on her superlative 2019 Concord Jazz solo album, Spectrum, a recording intended to be a celebration of the instrument's full potential. Of that aim, DownBeat says "few documents testify more powerfully than Spectrum."

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $35+
Location: Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/YoshisCalendar

Funk, soul, and R&B, mixed with elements of jazz and gospel harmony: As seen on America's Got Talent, Season 16, The Curtis Family C-notes are on tour promoting their 3rd album, Awaken III. Since their AGT appearances, they have done television commercials for JCPenney, ads for Fluevog, and have played sold-out shows at iconic venues like Yoshi's, the Blue Note, the Fox Theatre, and the Concord Pavilion. The band of multi-instrumentalists is made up of the entire family: Papa C, Mama C, and their 5 children, Zahara, Nile, Isis, Kiki, and Phoenix. The Curtis Family has also played and performed with icons like, Jon Batiste, El DeBarge (of the iconic Debarge family), Lenny Williams (former lead singer of Tower of Power), opened for Juan Escovedo (of the famed E Family), Lalah Hathaway, opened the 50th annual Stone Soul Concert at the Concord Pavilion, toured the country playing historical venues, the Lincoln Theatre in D.C., the Blue Nile in New Orleans, and The Bitter End in New York, where the family recorded a live album, to be released in the Fall of 2026.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Location: WonderStump!, 301 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma

URL: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wonderstump/2417838
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Celebrate First Friday by jammin' out to live music by Slippery People, ShonRay, Visions, and NVD while checking out the WonderStump exhibit in "party mode"!

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $51+
Location: The UC Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/UCTheatre
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ROCK: Born from the womb of Y2K techno paranoia, dance-punk mega duo DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 have been a cathartic through-line since 2001. Every now and then they come to fly their jumbo jet sound into the skyscrapers that the zeitgeist has erected. You're a Woman, I'm a Machine (2004), The Physical World (2014), Outrage! Is Now (2017) and Is 4 Lovers (2021), now in 2026 they once again blast off celebrating their 25th anniversary with a fifth LP, Private Lives, slated for a fall release. They've survived CDs, MP3s, pirating, streaming and AI slop undeterred and have delivered nothing but musky power-cock riffs, psycho tenor wails and frenetic juvenile delinquent rhythms. Will you join them on tour? Will you submit yourselves to the all-natural sound? Honk once for YES, honk twice for HELL YES.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $85
Location: Paramount Theatre, Oakland
URL: https://bit.ly/ParamountTheatreOakland

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

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

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $150+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $64+
Location: The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
URL: https://bit.ly/TheGuildTheatre
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Rock, Soul, Folk, and R&B: John Oates is celebrating 25 years as an accomplished solo recording artist. This year, to celebrate this milestone he will be releasing his newest project the self-titled album "OATES". As co-founder of the most successful duo in rock history Hall & Oates, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The American Songwriters Hall of Fame, recipient of the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music, MTV awards and multiple Grammy nominations. Oates has been part of pop music history's most icon moments; the groundbreaking; "We Are The World charity session, headlining the first Live Aid concert in Philadelphia and more recently is very active with various philanthropic organizations such as Feeding America, Movember and Teen Cancer America among others. In addition to having sold over 80 million albums as a former member of Hall & Oates...He has recorded 8 solo albums : Phunk Shui; 1000 Miles of Life; Mississippi Mile; The Bluesville Sessions; Good Road to Follow; Arkansas; Live from Nashville and Reunion. He is currently touring the world with his GOOD ROAD BAND and Acoustic Quartet performing his new original songs plus past hits as well as selections of influential music he calls "the songs that made me" from the early days of rock, soul, folk and R&B.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $55+
Location: Siesta Valley Bowl, Orinda
URL: https://bit.ly/SiestaValleyBowl
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Eli Young Band is an American country music band from Tomball, Texas. The band consists of Mike Eli (lead vocals, guitar), James Young (guitar), Jon Jones (bass guitar), and Chris Thompson (drums). They released their self-titled debut album in 2002, followed by the Carnival Records release Level in 2005. Their third album, Jet Black & Jealous, was released in 2008 by Universal South Records. A second major-label album, Life at Best, was released in 2011 by Republic Nashville, with 10,000 Towns following in early 2014

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $53+
Location: Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/GreatAmericanMusicHallCalendar

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass & GAMH present Out of the Park...We're honored to partner with Hardly Strictly Bluegrass to donate $2.00 per ticket to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. You can learn more about the great work Sweet Relief does at www.sweetrelief.org feat: John Craigie for over a decade, John Craigie has made music that brings people in, not with spectacle but with sincerity and songs that feel like conversations. + Anna Moss "An intoxicating gumbo of bedroom pop and existential R&B"

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $20(+fees) Advance Tix / $25 at the Door
Location: O'Reilly's Pub, 1840 Haight Street, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/gff-oct2
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Grateful First Fridays on Haight Street - Playing The Dead + Special Guests - Celebrating the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band and more!

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: Freee!!
Location: Henflings Tavern, 9450 CA-9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/2068171527399318

Hi Friends! Come join us for a fun free night of music from 8 - 11pm Fri. 10/2 @ Henflings Tavern in Ben Lomond. 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! Friday, October 2nd 8-11pm John Rybak + Friends Henflings Tavern 9450 CA-9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 831-289-3019 Free show henflingsslv.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j1ozt9K6x8 https://www.reverbnation.com/johnrybakfriends https://www.facebook.com/johnrybakmusic/ Event Page -> https://www.facebook.com/events/2068171527399318

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Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $64+
Location: The Masonic, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MasonicCalendar

Daniel Robert Elfman (born May 29, 1953) is an American composer, singer, and songwriter. He first gained fame as the lead singer of the new wave band Oingo Boingo before launching a legendary film scoring career. He is best known for his iconic, darkly whimsical collaborations with director Tim Burton, including Batman, Edward Scissorhands, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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

Vinelands on KEXP presents..pop noise punk Deerhoof from San Francisco, CA, Legendary experimental rock band Deerhoof brings their explosive blend of noise, punk energy, avant-pop melodies and sonic experimentation back to their San Francisco birthplace. Deerhoof literally started their band in an apartment at the corner of 19th and Arkansas. They attended shows around the corner at BOTTOM OF THE HILL too many times to count, and played so many of their most important shows at this legendary venue. There was simply no way Deerhoof was going to not return for a couple shows before B.O.T.H.'s closing.

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $33+
Location: The Chapel, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheChapelCalendar
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Lyrics Born [aka Tom Shimura] is a hip-hop legend who's been shattering glass ceilings since his start in the '90s San Francisco Bay Area home base. The first Asian-American solo rapper to perform at Lollapalooza, Coachella, Outside Lands, and on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Lyrics Born is now Snoop-Dogg-approved with the OG rapper hyping on Instagram LB's recent single "Take It 2 Far" from his recent studio album, Goodbye, Sticky Rice (October 2024).

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/RickshawStopEvents

Popscene x Rickshaw Stop Presents: The Bends are an emerging alternative rock band from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, known for high-energy performances and early 2000s garage-rock revival sounds. [1] (https://musicfarm.com/event/the-bends/), [2] (https://dc9.club/artist/the-bend/)

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $15+
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF
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WILEY'S COYOTES (9:00PM 'til 11:00PM) Kicking off the night with an opening set starting at 9PM This band brings it ! A Reggae/Funk band with dance Energy jazz-inspired solos. MuZiek is a starseed initiated by Fillmore based, Ziek McCarter. Ziek McCarter - Vocals (Soul Train Revival, Con Brio) Clark Sims - Bass (The Futurelics, Martin Luther, Graham Central Station, Fantastic Negrito) Ben Misterka - Guitar (Collectivity, Lyrics Born) Hassan Hurd - Drums (The Coup, Fishbone, Katdelic) + SPECIAL GUESTS McCarter is a Houston, Tx raised Singer/Songwriter & Entertainer whose soulful voice and electrifying stage presence have become a captivating force from Bay Area to international stages. Gracing audiences & festivals throughout the world with music family in soulful bands such as Afrolicious, Martin Luther, Con Brio, Galactic, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Grace Potter, The Revivalists, Jack Johnson and latest with Thievery Corporation.

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $28/ 2 day $46+
Location: Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/MoesAlleyLiveMusic

Are you ready for a weekend-long funk party! Well then, we got you! Diggin Dirt is hitting Moe's for two nights. Special guests to be announced. From behind the redwood curtain of Humboldt County, California, the seven piece funk-soul band Diggin Dirt has carved out a niche as a live party not to be missed. Shoveling their own path, Diggin Dirt has seen sustained growth over the past few years, with multiple national tours and festival stops at Jam Cruise, High Sierra, Hulaween, Same Same but Different, Live Oak, Cascade Equinox, Joshua Tree Music Festival and many more.

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $10+
Location: The Plough and Stars, San Francisco
URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/shelby-ash-presents-817781679
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Shelby Ash Presents The official unofficial HSBG Festival After Party featuring the Famous (alt-country) and T-Ranch Stringband (bluegrass).

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $15+
Location: Torch Club Sacramento
URL: https://bit.ly/TorchClubSac

Heavy Soul, Funk Grooves, Good Vibes. Join us for our debut in Sacramento at the legendary Torch Club for a late set from 10pm-midnight. The Westones are a powerhouse supergroup from Oakland, fusing heavy soul, deep-pocket funk, and raw R&B into a sound that’s as timeless as it is fresh. Featuring seasoned players who have toured nationally with acts like Dirtwire, Con Brio, Midtown Social, Smoked Out Soul, Afrolicious and The Routine, the band brings a rare mix of chops, chemistry, and grit.

Door Time:
Show Time: 11:00 AM
Price: FREE
Location: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
URL: https://hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 3:00 PM
Price: $229+
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 -Palm Tree Music Festival offers an intimate, carefully curated experience featuring world-class EDM artists and top-tier production. With a limited number of tickets available, guests enjoy unparalleled access to their favorite performers in a more sophisticated setting surrounded by a community of like-minded music lovers.

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:30 PM
Price: $44+
Location: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View
URL: https://bit.ly/ShorelineCalendar

WORLD TOUR: North America: Kehlani rose to fame in 2011 as a member of the teen pop group PopLyfe, competing on America's Got Talent.Left the group and self-released debut critically acclaimed mixtape Cloud 19 (2014).Followed up with the Grammy-nominated mixtape You Should Be Here (2015), which earned a gold certification from the RIAA

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

A sharp, swinging piano trio with serious fire, deep feel, and modern New York edge. Pianist Caelan Cardello brings his trio to Black Cat for a three-night run of sharp interplay, modern swing, and serious piano fire.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $38+
Location: Presidio Theatre, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/PresidioTheatre-Shows

Upbeat, danceable music from the Ghana-born and now Portland-based musician Okaidja Afroso." (NPR) Ëbor ed’_ (Melanin Earth Garden in the G‹dangme language of coastal Ghana) is the second chapter of Okaidja Afroso's Ancient Africa Wisdom Trilogy. Okaidja connects the listener with unfolding stories of the present and ceremonial stories of the past while looking into the future. Guitar, light percussion, bass, and vocals combine with Brazilian rhythms, touches of jazz, and complex arrangements to bring together wide and worldly influences. Okaidja Afroso was born into a family of musicians and storytellers in the town of Kokrobite on the west coast of Ghana. He began his career as a dancer with the celebrated Ghana Dance Ensemble. As he toured internationally Okaidja expanded his artistic reach becoming a master multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and arranger. His uncle was the town's notorious composer who spared no one with the songs he wrote about life in their small fishing village. Okaidja's mother was a colorful lead singer in her spiritual church. Her powerful songs of praise earned her the name "the spiritual singer." As a young boy Okaidja sang while he worked on fishing boats. The fishermen would sing a cappella songs as they worked, and Okaidja passed the long days learning the songs of the great sea. Often performed in his native language, Afroso's genre-defying songs convey a whole spectrum of experiences--joy, harmony, tragedy, and hope--that embrace what he calls "the rich complexity of the integrated world we inhabit."

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $112+
Location: Oakland Arena, Oakland
URL: https://bit.ly/OAKArenaColiseum

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $59+
Location: Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/YoshisCalendar

Founded in 2010 by EMMY and GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING producer/drummer Vince Wilburn Jr., band member and nephew of Sir Miles Dewey Davis, the "Miles Electric Band" now known as M.E.B. has been playing the largest concert halls and festivals throughout the world for the past decade. Bringing together Miles Davis alumni and the next generation of modern jazz stars, this rotating ensemble of master musicians performs with the intention of continuing to expand the boundaries of music, while also paying homage to the innovations of Miles Davis' electric period. The latest recording, That You Not Dare To Forget (Released on Sony Legacy Recordings) - produced by Lenny White and Vince Wilburn Jr.- presents brand new, never-released studio recordings and echoes from the master himself.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $65+
Location: SF Jazz, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/SFJazzEvents

Piano + Tap Dancer : Virtuoso pianist Hiromi returns to the Miner stage with four exclusive nights with projects ranging from solo to trio. She kicks off her residency with remarkable duo evening with Japanese tap dance master Kazunori Kumagai, revisiting their ongoing collaboration that goes back to their showstopping debut performance at the 2011 Tokyo Jazz Festival. Moving to New York at age 19 to immerse himself in tap culture, Kumagai is a veteran of Ted Levy and Savion Glover's "Funk University" -- the training ground for the landmark musical Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk -- and studied with the late legend Gregory Hines.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $345+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: Sold Out
Location: Greek Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/BerkeleyGreekEvents

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $55+
Location: Uptown Theatre Napa, Napa
URL: https://bit.ly/UptownTheatreNapa

From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you've never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album...GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants...a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart-thumping intensity.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $39+
Location: The Freight, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/TheFreightCalendar
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Out of the Park, Roots Rewired and The Freight proudly present: El Khat Junkyard Funk from Yemen! special guest TBA El Khat is a homemade junkyard band led by multi-instrumentalist Eyal El Wahab. Their original compositions are inspired by the music of the golden age in Aden, Yemen. ''everything is recycled metal, plastic or wood.... like a huge, disgruntled anima shaking itself into life." - **** Financial Times Experimenting with DIY, self-made instruments as an expression of a minimalist life philosophy--while remaining loyal to traditional Yemeni percussive roots

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

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $50+
Location: Siesta Valley Bowl, Orinda
URL: https://bit.ly/SiestaValleyBowl
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The Freddy Jones Band and The Samples are two prominent American roots-rock and alternative-pop bands from the 1990s indie-rock scene who frequently tour together, linked musically by longtime bassist Rich Ross, who has played in both groups. The Samples formed in Boulder, Colorado, led by singer-songwriter Sean Kelly play reggae-infused pop, folk rock, Freddy Jones Band formed in the late 1980s in Chicago by frontman and primary songwriter Marty Lloyd. (No member is actually named Freddy Jones).

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $23+
Location: Lost On Main Chico, Chico
URL: https://bit.ly/LostOnMainChico
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Scott Pemberton O Theory Scott is a fan favorite and long time friend that Lost on Main now calls FAMILY. Scott Pemberton's sound is much like the vibe of his native Portland:_ freaky, fun and just the right amount of weird. The best way to categorize his music is with the moniker "Timber Rock". Scott naturally applies his own lens/stamp to the sounds of the Pacific North West, the region he has always called home. The deep jazz, NW rock/grunge, blues roots and the west coast funk. It's all there, and often all in the same song. Scott plays with the uninhibited joy and intensity of someone who recognizes that every time we make music is an honor and a gift. One thing is clear when you hear SPOT: This is something new. Rooted in the familiar yet utterly unique, this nimble Power Trio creates their own brand of music. + The Westones: Heavy soul, funky grooves, good vibes-The Westones are a powerhouse supergroup from Oakland, fusing heavy soul, deep-pocket funk, and raw R&B into a sound that's as timeless as it is fresh. Featuring seasoned players who have toured nationally with acts like Dirtwire, Con Brio, Midtown Social, Smoked Out Soul, Afrolicious and The Routine, the band brings a rare mix of chops, chemistry, and grit. Born in 2024 out of a weekly residency in Oakland, The Westones built their sound in front of a local crowd, honing a groove-driven style that's equal parts dance party and soul revival. Their shows are fueled by joy and connection.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $64+
Location: The Masonic, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MasonicCalendar

Daniel Robert Elfman (born May 29, 1953) is an American composer, singer, and songwriter. He first gained fame as the lead singer of the new wave band Oingo Boingo before launching a legendary film scoring career. He is best known for his iconic, darkly whimsical collaborations with director Tim Burton, including Batman, Edward Scissorhands, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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

Vinelands on KEXP presents..pop noise punk Deerhoof from San Francisco, CA, Legendary experimental rock band Deerhoof brings their explosive blend of noise, punk energy, avant-pop melodies and sonic experimentation back to their San Francisco birthplace. Deerhoof literally started their band in an apartment at the corner of 19th and Arkansas. They attended shows around the corner at BOTTOM OF THE HILL too many times to count, and played so many of their most important shows at this legendary venue. There was simply no way Deerhoof was going to not return for a couple shows before B.O.T.H.'s closing.

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $28/ 2 day $46+
Location: Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/MoesAlleyLiveMusic

Are you ready for a weekend-long funk party! Well then, we got you! Diggin Dirt is hitting Moe's for two nights. Special guests to be announced. From behind the redwood curtain of Humboldt County, California, the seven piece funk-soul band Diggin Dirt has carved out a niche as a live party not to be missed. Shoveling their own path, Diggin Dirt has seen sustained growth over the past few years, with multiple national tours and festival stops at Jam Cruise, High Sierra, Hulaween, Same Same but Different, Live Oak, Cascade Equinox, Joshua Tree Music Festival and many more.

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF
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Tracorum's contagious musical journeying is a blend of roots rock, soul, honky tonk, and americana with a rhythmic diversity that adds elements of funk, latin-caribbean and gospel stomp to their unique sound. Led by Southern/New Orleans inspired pianist Fletcher Nielsen, timeless songwriting, classic R&B grooves and enchanting vocals are the backbone of this all star bay area band that has won the hearts of fans worldwide with their spirit filled, energy charged, eclectic live shows. and Grand Nationals are about to descend on The Boom Boom Room with a Musical Hammer that will slam down classic soul and original tunes with heavy jamming and improvisation to get the dance floor up and moving! Guitars, Hammond B-3, Saxophones.... The music absolutely propels you onto the dance floor!

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $10+
Location: The Plough and Stars, San Francisco
URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/shelby-ash-presents-817781679
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Shelby Ash Presents The official unofficial HSBG Festival After Party featuring Shelby Cobra & The Mustangs and Dave Ricketts & The Poor Decisions. Country!

Door Time:
Show Time: 11:00 AM
Price: FREE
Location: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
URL: https://hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 3:30 PM
Price: $23+
Location: Ivy Room, Albany
URL: https://bit.ly/IvyRoomAlbany
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CIDERUP SHOWS XXVI presents: ROCK N ROLL MATINEE w/ The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs- One More Drink LP. Los Angeles' the Streetwalkin' Cheetahs spew a raw, undistilled slab of sweet 'n nasty sonic tonic on their 7th studio album 'One More Drink'. The Cheetahs reignite the raw Detroit sounds of the the Stooges and fellow down under countrymen Radio Birdman blasting through 11 red-hot tracks of over-amplified nihilism showing even further dexterity in the world of thick riffs and song writing versatility. 'One More Drink' sounds like the good kind of mid 70's pre-punk Riff 'n Roll record hopped-up on a heavy dose of classic 80's, white lightnin' radio Rock. They mix an absolutely perfect Rock 'n Roll cocktail here incorporating elements of Hard Rockin' riff destroyers like AC/DC, The Stooges, Kiss, Rose Tattoo and Cheap Trick capped with an explosively, punchy Power Pop veneer. An absolute blitzkrieg of fiery, full-throttle Action Rock

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

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $34+
Location: SF Jazz, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/SFJazzEvents

Drummer and Producer: GRAMMY-nominated drummer, producer, and composer Blaque Dynamite has become one of the most dynamic and influential beat masters of his generation, celebrated for a style that merges explosive technical mastery with deep groove, humor, and boundless creativity. Born Mike Mitchell Jr. in Houston, Texas, he emerged as a prodigious talent at a young age, absorbing gospel, jazz, funk, and hip-hop into a singular musical language. His remarkable versatility quickly made him one of the most sought-after drummers in contemporary music. Blaque Dynamite's resume spans collaborations with some of the most important artists in modern jazz and beyond, including Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke, Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, and Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah.

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:30 PM
Price: $24+
Location: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View
URL: https://bit.ly/ShorelineCalendar

WORLD TOUR: North America: Kehlani rose to fame in 2011 as a member of the teen pop group PopLyfe, competing on America's Got Talent.Left the group and self-released debut critically acclaimed mixtape Cloud 19 (2014).Followed up with the Grammy-nominated mixtape You Should Be Here (2015), which earned a gold certification from the RIAA

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: SOLD OUT
Location: SF Jazz, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/SFJazzEvents

Jazz Fusion Grooves: An utterly original improviser and composer who turns each piece into a thrilling ride, Japanese-born pianist Hiromi reunites with her power-packed Trio Project, featuring drumming phenomenon Simon Phillips and electric bass master James Genus, who picks up the mantle from the late genius Anthony Jackson. From 2011 to 2016, this supercharged band released four albums that stretched the boundaries of the possible, forging a dynamic that transcended their matchless individual abilities to form a cohesive group approach in which no instrument is confined to its traditional role. "I want to treat the three instruments as three pieces of an orchestra, and extend the sound," Hiromi said of the project. Phillips, whose remarkable resume includes stints with Brian Eno, Jeff Beck, Stanley Clarke, Toto, The Who, and his own fusion ensemble Protocol, is a whirlwind of rhythm who brings limitless power, symphonic expanse, and jawdropping dexterity to his role. James Genus is among the most in-demand rhythm section musicians on earth. A current member of the Saturday Night Live band and Herbie Hancock's quintet.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $59+
Location: Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/YoshisCalendar

Founded in 2010 by EMMY and GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING producer/drummer Vince Wilburn Jr., band member and nephew of Sir Miles Dewey Davis, the "Miles Electric Band" now known as M.E.B. has been playing the largest concert halls and festivals throughout the world for the past decade. Bringing together Miles Davis alumni and the next generation of modern jazz stars, this rotating ensemble of master musicians performs with the intention of continuing to expand the boundaries of music, while also paying homage to the innovations of Miles Davis' electric period. The latest recording, That You Not Dare To Forget (Released on Sony Legacy Recordings) - produced by Lenny White and Vince Wilburn Jr.- presents brand new, never-released studio recordings and echoes from the master himself.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $23+
Location: Kilowatt, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/KilowattSFEvents

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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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Funky, soulful, and swinging jazz with Brazilian color, R&B warmth, and sharp original storytelling. Vocalist and Composer Rhonda Sauce has created a stunning new suite of songs, influenced by a deep connection to Jazz, Brazilian music and RnB. Honest and witty, the artist deals with love, loss and life’s foibles with charm, grace and humor. Funky, soulful and swinging, the band is anchored by veteran pianist Adam Klipple.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $32.50
Location: The UC Theatre, 2036 University Avenue
URL: https://eventvesta.com/events/147210/t/tickets

For over 15 years, The Green has been a cornerstone of the reggae music scene, seamlessly blending island roots with global appeal. Based in Hawaii, the band has become one of the most beloved and influential acts to emerge from the islands, pioneering U.S. mainland tours and sharing stages with reggae legends like Rebelution, Iration, SOJA, and Jamaica’s own Damian Marley. Their widespread acclaim caught the attention of Grammy-winning superstar Bruno Mars, who invited them to open for his sold-out shows at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena in 2014 and Hawaii’s iconic Aloha Stadium in 2018. With themes of family, resilience, and unity woven into their music, The Green has cultivated a devoted global fanbase. Classics like "All I Need," "Love I," and "Wake Up" continue to resonate with long-time listeners, while collaborations with artists such as J Boog on tracks like "Feelings," "Never Give Up," and "Fire up Di Roses" draw in new audiences. Their recent single,Day by Day, featuring fellow Hawaii artist Kolohe Kai, celebrates the Aloha spirit and furthers their mission of spreading positivity.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $345+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $45+
Location: The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
URL: https://bit.ly/TheGuildTheatre
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Acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Kathleen Edwards returns with her highly anticipated new album, Billionaire, August 22 on Dualtone Records. Evoking her debut, Failer, the new 10-song album is full of Edwards' trademark lyrical sharpness and unflinching observations and was produced by Jason Isbell and Gena Johnson. Celebrated as one of the forebears of modern alt-country and Americana music, Edwards is beloved by fans and fellow musicians, and praised by The New York Times for her, "droll, observant and unsparing tone that is all her own. In her best lines, Edwards has the conversational vernacular and emotional eloquence of a great short-story writer."

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $69+
Location: Napa Music Hall
URL: https://bit.ly/napamusichall

Reggae Against Racism Tour / The Ballroom/ Bearing witness to the accelerating negativity of global affairs, British reggae powerhouse Steel Pulse exemplify musical vengeance to halt the disarray of humanity. The band's twelfth studio production, titled Mass Manipulation, reflects four decades committed to bettering mankind through music. Steel Pulse songs and lyrics continue to engage controversial topics of racial injustice and human rights on a global scale. Themes are as potent and relevant today as they were at the beginning of their career. Hailing from Birmingham, England, Steel Pulse emerged in 1975 with music that provokes thought toward global unification. Songs like “Chant a Psalm” have landed on Rolling Stone’s Top 200 Best Songs list of the 1980s, and the six-time Grammy nominated group won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album for Babylon the Bandit. Lead singer and guitarist, David Hinds’ creativity, human persona, and visionary views are revealed through inspiring compositions that capture the effects of the African Diaspora. As reggae revolutionaries, Steel Pulse is revered by the younger generation of artists and remains a powerhouse on stages around the globe.

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $51+
Location: HopMonk Tavern Novato, Novato
URL: https://bit.ly/HopmonkNovatoTickets
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KC Turner Presents Cookout Concert Series: The Flatlanders were so ahead of their time that the trio--songwriters Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely, and Butch Hancock--waited 30 years before making a follow-up. In the early '70s, the lifelong pals from Lubbock cut a set of demos with Buddy Holly's dad, but they were soon lost. Their actual debut, 1973's All American Music, essentially suffered the same fate, issued in an ultra-limited run of eight-track cassettes to skirt contractual snafus. But as Gilmore, Hancock, and Ely earned modest success with solo careers as early architects of alternative country, whispers of The Flatlanders' bygone greatness spread. Their second act has now lasted for two decades, a dual ode to how prescient they were and how powerful they remain as singers and songwriters.

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

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

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

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

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Show Time: 7PM
Price: $45
Location: Golden Gate Park County Fair Building, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/ForeverGratefulConcertSeries
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Classical Gets Weird! Featuring: Mikaela Davis, Holly Bowling & One Found Sound Quintet. Classical music taught the Dead to think big: to layer sounds, build tension, create space, and let a piece unfold like a journey. They took that sense of orchestration and structure and brought it into the world of improvisation. For the Dead, the jam could be a symphony, with fewer rules and a lot more room to wander.

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

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

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

Nicolas Hakim is an American neo-soul musician based in Queens, NY. His first EP, Where Will We Go Part 1 & 2, was self-released in 2014. He released three albums with ATO: Green Twins (2017), Will This Make Me Good (2020), and Cometa (2022)

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $33+
Location: Cornerstone Berkeley, Berkeley
URL: https://bit.ly/CornerstoneBerkEvents

YHWH Nailgun (pronounced "Yahweh Nailgun") is an experimental rock quartet based in New York City and originally formed as a lockdown project in Philadelphia in 2020. Known for a visceral, industrial-intensity sound, they blend post-punk, no wave, and noise rock.

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

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $32+
Location: The Junction Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa
URL: https://bit.ly/thejunctionsantarosa

Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the world's most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music. Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands...

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $345+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

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

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

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

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

Sammy Rae & The Friends The mantra of the Friends? Go put a smile on somebody's face, go tell somebody they've got a place in this world, go tell somebody you wanna be friends with them. For as much as Sammy Rae & The Friends may be a band, this collective of dreamers and artists considers themselves a family first. That all-for-one and one-for-all camaraderie ignites their unforgettable and can't-miss live shows, which serve as a catharsis for both the musicians and their fervent audience. Fronted by singer/songwriter Sammy Rae and honed through years of touring, the group is capable of flourishing in any spotlight thanks to its signature blend of palpable chemistry, deft virtuosity, and vocal fireworks. Their sound, which has attracted new fans by the thousands in the past few years, is a unique melange of Sammy's influences: classic rock, folk and funk and sprinkled with soul and jazz. Rae has been building toward this moment since moving to NYC from Connecticut in her early 20s.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $10+
Location: The Crepe Place, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/CrepePlace

Your Sunday local faves doing a funk set in the bar!!!

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $32+
Location: The Junction Mill Valley, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/JunctionMVEvents

Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the world's most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music. Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands...

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $345+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $88+
Location: Greek Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/BerkeleyGreekEvents

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $49+
Location: The Warfield, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/WarfieldEvents

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $34+
Location: August Hall, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/AugustHallCalendar

French Police is an independent post-punk, darkwave, and goth-pop band formed in Chicago, Illinois. Led by vocalist and guitarist Brian Flores alongside Manny Herrera and Rolando Donjuan, the bilingual trio is known for melancholic rhythms, atmospheric synths, and singing in both English and Spanish.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $39+
Location: The Chapel, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheChapelCalendar

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Lloyd Cole (born January 31, 1961) is an English singer and songwriter. He is famous as the lead vocalist of the 1980s jangle-pop band Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, and for his literate, romantic solo career spanning folk, rock, and electronic music. Lloyd Cole will take to the road in 2026 with a run of solo shows in North America. His elegant solo live performances in recent years have been predominantly acoustic, but for these concerts he has decided to go electric. The performance will run the gamut from his masterful debut with the Commotions 'Rattlesnakes' right up to 2023's acclaimed 'On Pain' touching on all points in between.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $36+
Location: The Independent, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheIndyCalendar

Deer Tick, w/ Presley Haile. The ninth studio album from Deer Tick, Coin-O-Matic casts a bright light on a little-known facet of the American mythos: the hidden histories of the band's home state of Rhode Island, where the everyday dramas of working-class families long collided with the menace of the mafia underworld. As they tapped into their infinite fascination with that strange duality, singer/guitarist John McCauley, guitarist/singer Ian O'Neil, drummer/singer Dennis Ryan, and bassist Christopher Ryan assembled a batch of songs exploring desperation, grief, redemption, and resilience with both cinematic detail and lived-in emotionality. A sharp new turn from one of indie-rock's most enduringly vital forces, Coin-O-Matic arrives as a complicated love letter to a way of life slowly slipping from the collective memory.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: SOLD OUT
Location: The Castro Theatre, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/CastroTheatre

Sammy Rae & The Friends The mantra of the Friends? Go put a smile on somebody's face, go tell somebody they've got a place in this world, go tell somebody you wanna be friends with them. For as much as Sammy Rae & The Friends may be a band, this collective of dreamers and artists considers themselves a family first. That all-for-one and one-for-all camaraderie ignites their unforgettable and can't-miss live shows, which serve as a catharsis for both the musicians and their fervent audience. Fronted by singer/songwriter Sammy Rae and honed through years of touring, the group is capable of flourishing in any spotlight thanks to its signature blend of palpable chemistry, deft virtuosity, and vocal fireworks. Their sound, which has attracted new fans by the thousands in the past few years, is a unique melange of Sammy's influences: classic rock, folk and funk and sprinkled with soul and jazz. Rae has been building toward this moment since moving to NYC from Connecticut in her early 20s.

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.

Door Time:
Show Time: 5:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: Jane Warner Plaza (Castro), San Francisco
URL: https://fleetweeksf.org/

Jane Warner Plaza (Castro): Navy Band SW Brass Band – Thursday, Oct 8 @ 5:00 PM. There are many more performances by different military bands all over San Francisco, 10/6 - 10/12. Explore the 2026 concert calendar on their website to find a performance in your neighborhood!

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: Black Cat, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/BlackCatSFevents
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Propulsive piano-trio jazz with Afro-Latin drive, heavyweight rhythm, and world-class improvisational fire. Two-time Grammy-nominated pianist Benito Gonzalez brings his trio to Black Cat for a three-night run built on power, movement, and deep musical command. Expect a high-energy set where American jazz tradition meets rhythms from around the world -- swinging hard, pushing forward, and driven by one of the strongest rhythm-section concepts in modern jazz.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $56+
Location: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View
URL: https://bit.ly/ShorelineCalendar

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $23+
Location: Felton Music Hall, Felton
URL: https://bit.ly/FeltonMusicEvents

GATE52 PRESENTS: Analog Dog is a genre-fluid, psychedelic fusion band based in San Francisco, California. Mixes 1960s psychedelic rock, 1970s disco grooves, modern indie pop, and jazz fusion.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $38+
Location: Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/RioTheatreEvents

There has always been something defiant about Rickie Lee Jones . . . a voice from a dream, elusive yet familiar, transcendent, a messenger from another place."

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $42+
Location: The Independent, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/TheIndyCalendar
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When three modern groove masters of modern funk and soul-jazz converge, sparks are bound to fly. The Breaks brings together guitarist Eddie Roberts (The New Mastersounds), drummer Stanton Moore (Galactic), and organist Robert Walter (The Greyboy Allstars)--three musicians whose collective groove has shaped the sound of contemporary funk for over two decades.

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

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:30 PM
Price: $5
Location: Madrone Art Bar, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/MadroneCalendar

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

Door Time:
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.

Door Time:
Show Time: 11:00 AM
Price: Free
Location: Waterfront / Marina Green, San Francisco
URL: https://fleetweeksf.org/

Friday, Oct 9 | 11am - 12pm. See the ships of 2026 San Francisco Fleet Week sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and learn about the different types of vessels. San Francisco Fleet Week hosts the largest Parade of Ships on the West Coast. The procession of ships can be seen from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Bridge, with the reviewing stand at the Marina Green. The San Francisco Fire Department will lead the parade with their fire boat shooting jets of water into the air to celebrate the Fleet’s arrival.

Door Time:
Show Time: 12:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: Waterfront / Marina Green, San Francisco
URL: https://fleetweeksf.org/

Fri 10/9, Sat 10/10 & Sun 10/11, from 12pm to 4pm. Held annually between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, the San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show Presented by United Airlines brings world-class aviation to one of the most iconic settings in the world. At the heart of the Air Show is Marina Green, home to the Marina Green Festival Center. General Admission is free. Visible across northern waterfront, Crissy Field, Pier 39, hills overlooking the golden gate bridge and the nearby bay. Blue Angels fly at ~ 3pm.

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

Golden Gate Park Bandshell: Navy Band SW Brass Band – Friday, Oct 9 @ 12:00 PM. There are many more performances by different military bands all over San Francisco, 10/6 - 10/12. Explore the 2026 concert calendar on their website to find a performance in your neighborhood!

Door Time:
Show Time: 4:00 PM
Price: $102+
Location: Frost Amphitheater, Stanford
URL: https://bit.ly/StanfordFrostAmphitheater

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $200+
Location: The Freight, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley
URL: http://thefreight.org/gala

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $81+
Location: HopMonk Tavern Novato, Novato
URL: https://bit.ly/HopmonkNovatoTickets

KC Turner Presents Cookout Concert Series: Any music fan who grew up in the '90s, before the rise of streaming platforms, will tell you that when a record store clerk made a music recommendation, you took it seriously. Often, well-studied music nerds, these unsung tastemakers had their finger on the pulse of lesser-known, excellent bands. So it speaks volumes that many of Toad the Wet Sprocket's earliest champions were record store clerks who put the Santa Barbara quartet's early albums into unsuspecting listeners' hands, convincing them to overlook their unusual band name and give them a shot, perhaps comparing them to R.E.M.

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: Chinatown Night Market, San Francisco
URL: https://fleetweeksf.org/

Chinatown Night Market: 1st Marine Division Brass Band – Friday, Oct 9 @ 6:00 PM. There are many more performances by different military bands all over San Francisco, 10/6 - 10/12. Explore the 2026 concert calendar on their website to find a performance in your neighborhood!

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $59+
Location: Fox Theater Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/FoxOaklandEvents

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

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

Propulsive piano-trio jazz with Afro-Latin drive, heavyweight rhythm, and world-class improvisational fire. Two-time Grammy-nominated pianist Benito Gonzalez brings his trio to Black Cat for a three-night run built on power, movement, and deep musical command. Expect a high-energy set where American jazz tradition meets rhythms from around the world -- swinging hard, pushing forward, and driven by one of the strongest rhythm-section concepts in modern jazz.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $60+
Location: Siesta Valley Bowl, Orinda
URL: https://bit.ly/SiestaValleyBowl
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The Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite Duo featuring Bob Welsh unites three living blues legends for stripped-down, front-porch acoustic and electric performances. Rooted in more than a century of combined experience, the trio swaps soulful licks, expert piano, and rich road stories.

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

Musiq Soulchild, born Taalib Johnson, is one of the most influential neo-soul, R&B singers of his generation, blending unique genres of hip-hop soul, blending R&B, funk, blues, jazz, and gospel. Weaned on Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Donny Hathaway, Musiq pioneered the "neo-soul" movement of the early millennium. He has received 13 Grammy nominations and has sold millions of records worldwide. He is still one of the most popular performers of his time and a true artist. Known for his raw vocal talent. Musiq went from signing on the street corners of Philadelphia in the late go's, to landing a big record deal with Def Jam in 2000, ushering in a new age sound of his own. He has received awards from Billboard, BET, ASCAP, BMI, and Soul Train. He has also earned award nominations from MTV, the American Music Awards, and the NAACP.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $48+
Location: The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/RegencyEvents
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Goldenvoice Presents: Dead Kennedys are an American hardcore punk band formed in San Francisco, Ca. in 1978, became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk rock community, and were one of the first American hardcore bands to make a significant impact in the United Kingdom. Their eclectic music encompassed their trademark loud and fast hardcore, but also spaghetti western, psychedelic, garage rock and rockabilly. Jello Biafra's biting lyrics tackled the sociopolitical concerns of the Reagan era with a distinct sense of morbid humor and satire, following in the footsteps of such earlier rock satirists as Frank Zappa and non-musical countercultural figures like Abbie Hoffman and Lenny Bruce. In the mid-1980s, the band was embroiled in an obscenity trial in the United States over the artwork of their album Frankenchrist (1985), which included the explicit titular subject of H. R. Giger's Penis Landscape. The band was charged with "distribution of harmful matter to minors", but the trial ended with a hung jury. Dead Kennedys released five studio albums before disbanding in 1986. In 2001, the band reformed without Biafra, who had been in a legal dispute with the remaining members over royalties. The band played three performances in October 2010. At one of the concerts, they debuted their first new song since 1986, "You're Such a Fake". Since the dissolution of Dead Kennedys, Biafra has continued to collaborate and record with other artists, including Mojo Nixon, Al Jourgensen of Ministry, and the Melvins, and has become a spoken word performer, covering political topics in particular.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $345+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $40+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

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

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $40+
Location: The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
URL: https://bit.ly/TheGuildTheatre
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Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the world's most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music. Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands... they are Phenomenons. Their creations have artistically inspired people and their mind-blowing live performances have brought people together to form a sense of community around the love for their favorite bands.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $41+
Location: The UC Theatre, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/UCTheatre
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High on Fire, American heavy metal band formed in Oakland, Ca. in 1998 by guitarist and vocalist Matt Pike after the breakup of his previous band, Sleep, creates dynamic metal that merges primal fury and aggression, hesher bombast and hall of fame heaviness. Described as a "supersonic exercise in conquest by volume", High on fire has rewritten the hard rock rule book since its formation in 1998, forging a style and sound that is both critically celebrated and unique.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $95+
Location: The Quarry, Santa Cruz
URL: https://www.quarryamphitheater.com/event-calendar

Blue Note Presents: Beat, stylized in all caps as BEAT, is an American rock supergroup and touring project formed in 2024. It features former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin alongside guitarist Steve Vai, and drummer Terry Bozzio, who replaced Danny Carey in 2026. The project was assembled to reinterpret and perform material from King Crimson's albums Discipline (1981), Beat (1982), and Three of a Perfect Pair (1984), which featured Belew and Levin.

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $20+
Location: The Crepe Place, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/CrepePlace

Firing on all cylinders after a torrid 2025 that saw them packing venues throughout Northern California, Hawaii, Las Vegas and New Orleans, Pete Sawyer and The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang are so stoked to be back in Santa Cruz at The Crepe Place. Featuring some of California's finest interpreters of Grateful Dead music, Pete and The Gang will play two fat sets of "all killer--no filler" Grateful Dead Classics, deep cuts and unexpected gems! "Pete Sawyer & The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang is one of the most compelling recent entries into the world of Grateful Dead Tributes" -- Nick Sestanovich, The Santa Cruz Sentinal

Door Time:
Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $24+
Location: The Chapel of the Flowers, Berkeley
URL: http://bit.ly/mr-hat-presents

Mr. Hat Presents: Ronobir Lahiri HipHop Sitar Classical Sitar Reinterpretations of Throwback Hip-Hop Classics 7:30 PM 7:30 pm doors, 8:30 pm showtime, 21+ Social Hour post-show patio celebration hosted by CBCB Dispensary The Chapel of The Flowers 3049 Adeline St Berkeley CA welcomes back classical sitar master, viral sensation Ronobir Lahiri for an intimate, one-of-a-kind concert experience unlike anything you've experienced. PLEASE NOTE- THIS SHOW SOLD OUT LAST TIME- PLEASE SECURE YOUR TICKETS EARLY! Ronobir Lahiri has gone viral for his brilliant, genre-bending sitar covers of throwback hip-hop classics. A Calcutta-trained classical sitarist based in Los Angeles, Lahiri seamlessly blends the complex strings of ancient Indian ragas with iconic 90s and 2000s hip-hop beats, often pairing the instrumentation with his surprisingly soulful vocals. His hip-hop reinterpretations have caught the ears of the Wu-Tang Clan, Lil Nas X, Ziggy Marley, and Katy Perry, among other notables, earning him collaborations and kudos from across the musical spectrum.

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $12+
Location: Boom Boom Room, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BoomBoomRoomSF
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ADOSOUL, most known for his iconic growl, is an unforgettably soulful singer with gospel roots. Featured as Essence Magazines'... "New & Next" Artist of 2023, he performed during Essence Festival of Culture & featured on Congo Stage at New Orleans' Jazz & Heritage Festival. While being classically trained at Xavier University of Louisiana, ADO began his solo career busking in the streets of the French Quarter; ultimately leading to him sharing stages with musical legends including: Dru Hill, Stephen Marley, Miquel, Lyfe Jennings, Melanie Fiona, and more! ADOSOUL & THE TRIBE is a dynamic New Orleans soul band blending Afrofuturism, 70s funk, R&B, and rock for a high-energy, culturally charged live experience. The Tribe delivers an unforgettable performance that's part of the New Orleans Brass and Funk Tradition...

Door Time:
Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $41+
Location: Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
URL: https://bit.ly/MoesAlleyLiveMusic

The Breaks - a convergence of three groove masters of modern funk and soul-jazz: Eddie Roberts, Stanton Moore, and Robert Walter!

Door Time:
Show Time: 12:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: Waterfront / Marina Green, San Francisco
URL: https://fleetweeksf.org/

Fri 10/9, Sat 10/10 & Sun 10/11, from 12pm to 4pm. Held annually between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, the San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show Presented by United Airlines brings world-class aviation to one of the most iconic settings in the world. At the heart of the Air Show is Marina Green, home to the Marina Green Festival Center. General Admission is free. Visible across northern waterfront, Crissy Field, Pier 39, hills overlooking the golden gate bridge and the nearby bay. Blue Angels fly at ~ 3pm.

Door Time:
Show Time: 3:30 PM
Price: $40+
Location: Strawberry Station, Mill Valley
URL: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/Q8K5JGSQD8XH2
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Stu Allen & Friends (electric), Saturday, 3:30pm - 7pm, at Eric Goldman's home in Mill Valley, known as Strawberry Station

Door Time:
Show Time: 4:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: Palo Alto Museum, 300 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto
URL: https://paloaltomuseum.org/events/#chapter-one

Celebrating the sounds, stories, and spirit of our community. Live music is coming to Heritage Park! Join friends, family, and neighbors for a free afternoon of music with deep Palo Alto roots, local music trivia, ice cream, prizes, and one-of-a-kind Museum swag. Sheryl B and her Stellar 5 (Musical Memories Foundation) open with Jazz and R&B, followed by Past Curfew, Palo Alto rockers playing Bay Area classics. This is Chapter One — the first of six pop-ups kicking off the Palo Alto Museum’s opening season.

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $40-$60 Sliding Scale - VIP Picnic Tables Available
Location: Point San Pablo Harbor - BIG ART Concert Meadow, 1900 Stenmark Dr., Richmond, CA
URL: https://www.pspharbor.com/live-events/tune-yards
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Renowned for their inventive blend of indie pop, funk, and global rhythms, Tune-Yards bring the same bold creativity heard in their acclaimed work on the film/TV soundtracks for Boots Riley’s Sorry to Bother You, I'm a Virgo, and most recently I Love Boosters. Expect an energetic, genre-bending performance that showcases why they remain one of the most exciting live acts today. Opening the show, Gabby La La delivers her signature blend of sitar and whimsical melodies, creating a captivating atmosphere as the crowd settles in by the water. Next, Foxtails Brigade takes the stage with their cinematic indie-pop sound, weaving together lush harmonies, folk influences, and elegant orchestration.

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $54+
Location: HopMonk Tavern Novato, Novato
URL: https://bit.ly/HopmonkNovatoTickets
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KC Turner Presents Cookout Concert Series: Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack-of-all-trades, and an artist who can croon over soulful piano ballads as much as he can shred a bluesy guitar solo (like he did as the lead guitarist for The Black Crowes in 2013). A road warrior and musician's musician, Greene's new EP 'The Modern Lives - Vol 2' (out October 2018 on Blue Rose Music) finds him at a new chapter in his life: his first months of fatherhood, time off his relentless touring circuit, and a cross-country move from Brooklyn to his birthplace of Northern Californi

Door Time:
Show Time: 6:30 PM
Price: $95+
Location: The Quarry, Santa Cruz
URL: https://www.quarryamphitheater.com/event-calendar

Blue Note Presents: Acid Bath is an influential American sludge metal and Southern gothic band formed in Houma, Louisiana, in 1991.

Door Time:
Show Time: 7:00 PM
Price: $74+
Location: Frost Amphitheater, Stanford
URL: https://bit.ly/StanfordFrostAmphitheater

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

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

Propulsive piano-trio jazz with Afro-Latin drive, heavyweight rhythm, and world-class improvisational fire. Two-time Grammy-nominated pianist Benito Gonzalez brings his trio to Black Cat for a three-night run built on power, movement, and deep musical command. Expect a high-energy set where American jazz tradition meets rhythms from around the world -- swinging hard, pushing forward, and driven by one of the strongest rhythm-section concepts in modern jazz.

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $84+
Location: Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
URL: http://bit.ly/YoshisCalendar

Musiq Soulchild, born Taalib Johnson, is one of the most influential neo-soul, R&B singers of his generation, blending unique genres of hip-hop soul, blending R&B, funk, blues, jazz, and gospel. Weaned on Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Donny Hathaway, Musiq pioneered the "neo-soul" movement of the early millennium. He has received 13 Grammy nominations and has sold millions of records worldwide. He is still one of the most popular performers of his time and a true artist. Known for his raw vocal talent. Musiq went from signing on the street corners of Philadelphia in the late go's, to landing a big record deal with Def Jam in 2000, ushering in a new age sound of his own. He has received awards from Billboard, BET, ASCAP, BMI, and Soul Train. He has also earned award nominations from MTV, the American Music Awards, and the NAACP.

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Show Time: 7:30 PM
Price: $30 Advance $35 at Door
Location: California Theatre, 528 7th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
URL: https://www.caltheatre.com/event-details/5th-annual-americana-festival

The 5th Annual Sonoma County Americana Music Festival comes to the California Theatre on October 10 with a full day of live music. Experience the richness of America’s roots traditions, from western swing and rock ’n’ roll to gypsy jazz, blues, country, fingerstyle guitar, and unforgettable songwriting.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $78+
Location: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/BillGrahamCivicEvents

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $345+
Location: The Fillmore, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/FillmoreShows

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $40+
Location: Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
URL: https://bit.ly/SweetwaterMusicHallEvents

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

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $71+
Location: Siesta Valley Bowl, Orinda
URL: https://bit.ly/SiestaValleyBowl
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Melvin Seals is a legendary keyboardist best known for his 18-year tenure playing the Hammond B-3 organ with the Jerry Garcia Band. Nicknamed "Master of the Universe" by Jerry Garcia, Seals now leads Melvin Seals and JGB, carrying on the musical legacy, deep soul, and psychedelic improvisational spirit of Garcia's iconic group.

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $36+
Location: Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
URL: https://bit.ly/GreatAmericanMusicHallCalendar

Misfit Cabaret BLOOM This October, Make sure the monster is really dead (It is! We totally checked!) at Misfit Cabaret presents FINAL GIRL. Brave the halls of slasher hell as burlesque banshees, drag queen deviants, circus creatures, daredevils, and possessed puppets attempt to silence our Scream Queen by any evil means necessary. Will she survive the night? Will YOU? Featuring Kat Robichaud as our Final Girl and Brendan Getzell as our Police Chief, along with The Darling Misfits performing your favorite horror hits you can scream to. Kat Robichaud's Misfit Cabaret Presents FINAL GIRL- a night of decadence, bawdiness, and damsels (not) in distress. Come experience the fantastical musical variety show everyone is talking about!

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Show Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $89+
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 - Beat, stylized in all caps as BEAT, is an American rock supergroup and touring project formed in 2024. It features former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin alongside guitarist Steve Vai, and drummer Terry Bozzio, who replaced Danny Carey in 2026. The project was assembled to reinterpret and perform material from King Crimson's albums Discipline (1981), Beat (1982), and Three of a Perfect Pair (1984), which featured Belew and Levin.

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Show Time: 8:30 PM
Price: $10+
Location: Papermill Creek Saloon, Forest Knolls
URL: https://bit.ly/PapermillCreekSaloonLiveMusic

Wiser Eyes is a Marin County Americana rock band performing frontman J. D. Hicks's original album A Subtle Glow, along with select covers, highlighted by rich vocals and harmonies, soaring guitars, and driving rhythms that blend heartland rock with touches of folk and country.

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Show Time: 9:00 PM
Price: $27+
Location: Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco
URL: http://bit.ly/RickshawStopEvents

Opa! Kafana Balkan will be back and The dance floor will be hopping! INSPECTOR GADJE brings a big sound to the beautiful and bumpin' brass band music of the Balkans. With 14 musicians sharing the stage, Inspector Gadje is an acoustic dance machine that makes the party move! A "... RIP ROARING MAD BALKAN BRASS BEDLAM" (KPFA'S Stephen Kent, "Music of the World") and an "instant party atmosphere" (The SF Chronicle). Kafana Balkan was the first ongoing Balkan dance party in San Francisco and is the only one of its kind organized by DJ _eljko Petkovi_ in the Bay Area plus special guests and belly dancer Jill Parker and DJ Zeljko

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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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DJ TOPAZ (Austin, TX) ...on live sax and deep disco, Real Dance 70's Mashup DJ selections-- bringing heat, soul and shimmer with the glimmer and glitz ala Studio '54 to the Dance floor. TOPAZ brings it bumpin' with classic 70's Disco to French House, Italo-Disco and Big Studio 54 hits that will bring out pure electricity on the dance floor and the glisten on joyous, sparkled faces and bodies and Soul. + DJ D_FLY (SF/ Oakland)