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Experience the brilliance and versatility of Kristina Marinova, a classically trained European pianist, who captures the sonic tapestry of the Grateful Dead’s music spanning from their inception in 1966 to their award winning and critically acclaimed three album Live European Tour in 1972 with her newest release, “THE BUS CAME BY AND I GOT ON”. Kristina boards the psychedelic bus and brings nothing but a grand piano–and proves that’s all she needs. She transforms eleven cornerstones of the Grateful Dead canon

11/15

John Craigie, The Coffis Brothers

JaM Cellars Presents: Keep It Warm Tour 2025 – John Craigie has mastered the art of creating live shows that feel more like intimate conversations than performances. Infusing humor, wit, and poignant storytelling, his shows are a space where audience members feel like old friends. Whether he’s headlining solo or sharing the stage with longtime collaborators, Craigie’s ability to make his crowd laugh, reflect, and connect is second to none.

11/15

Melvin Seals & JGB

Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become “Jam Band Music”.

11/15

Music Expo 25

The Midway

Join 750+ artists, songwriters, producers, musicians, DJs, and engineers at Music Expo 25, San Francisco’s premier music conference to create, connect, and grow their careers. Taking place November 14-15, 2025, at the Midway SF, Music Expo offers two days packed with expert-led workshops, inspiring conversations, hands-on gear demos, and real opportunities for networking and mentoring. Whether you’re refining your sound or breaking into the industry, Music Expo is more than informative: It’s transformative! Presented by Focusrite Group, in association with Sound On Sound Magazine, with the support of Audeze, ROLI, Steinberg, Neumann, and many more leading music tech brands.

11/15

The Allmond Brothers: Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band

Ft. Josh Brough (Poor Man’s Whiskey), Jimmy Leslie (Allman Family Revival, Guitar Player) and Jules Leyhe (Alameda Allstars, Spirit Hustler)

11/15

Joel Frahm Trio (7 & 9:30pm)

A modern master of the tenor saxophone, Joel Frahm returns to the stage with his unmistakable sound–soulful, fiery, and full of heart. Known for his stunning emotional range and effortless command of jazz, funk, rock, and blues, Frahm has become one of the defining voices of his generation. The Ottawa Citizen calls him “a musician of world-class fluency and post-bop invention, vital listening.”

11/15

Little Hurricane w/ Wolf Jett Duo

Cornerstone Berkeley

California’s powerhouse blues-rock trio Little Hurricane returns with a bold new lineup featuring guitarist Anthony “Tone” Catalano, drummer Ryan Kroney, and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Hattie Craven. Known for their gritty guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and raw energy, the band’s reimagined sound blends dirty blues roots with fresh harmonies and fiery stage chemistry.

11/15

Kelly McFarling w/ Meernaa

Kelly McFarling is a Bay Area singer-songwriter whose lush, harmony-rich sound blends soulful Americana with 90s-inspired grooves. Known for her emotive live shows and powerful vocals, she’s spent two decades crafting heartfelt songs rooted in melody and observation. Her six-piece band features Bay Area favorites, and her latest album, Bed of a River (2022), showcases her rich songwriting and collaborative spirit. Think Bonnie Raitt meets JJ Cale with a California twist.

11/15

Juan de Marcos & Afro-Cuban All Stars

SF Jazz

Buena Vista Social Club Revisited: Led by Juan de Marcos, founding member of the Buena Vista Social Club and Sierra Maestra, Afro-Cuban All Stars are a sensational showcase for Cuba’s greatest musicians. The multi-generational band draws on both classic Cuban styles like son and danzon as well as contemporary timba dance rhythms.

11/15

Vau de Vire Presents Soiled Dove: Immersive Circus & Dinner Show ft Joan Baez and Sgt Splendor

Radium Runway

From The Vau de Vire Society, co-creators of the world renowned Edwardian Ball, Revive the Show, Lagunitas Beer Circus, Phantasm Halloween, New Bohemia NYE and a decade and a half of The Bay Area’s most creatively outrageous nightlife events, comes an immersive, circus-infused, scandalous and historic dinner-theater experience that will titillate your every sense. The Soiled Dove is a one-of-a-kind touring show that takes place under Vau de Vire’s massive 12,000 sq. ft. circus tent, The Big Top!

11/15

Bayonics w/ DJ Javadi

Established in the Bay Area since 2001, Bayonics have been generating buzz with their original blend of stylistic diversity. Their ultra-fresh original music defines their own genre of Latin-infused soul, seductive grooves and Caribbean reggae which defies typical classification.

11/15

The Great North Special & Dustbowl Revival

Lost On Main Chico

The Great North Special coming to us from Southern California. What’s in a name anyways? What we’re talking about here is a bona fide force of nature-a 7-piece Americana jam band that fuses a unique blend of country-blues, psych-rock and funk-soul. + Some would say Dustbowl Revival’s ever-evolving collective (there have been nearly thirty members!) plays a spicy cocktail of folky-funk or booty-shaking jangly rock n’ soul: expertly mixing their New Orleans-tinted brass section with their signature Laurel Canyon harmonies and fearless lyrics

11/15

Bloom Gala: An evening for GRNHS Art Futures and 2026 Season!

GRNHS

Bloom Gala is the signature annual fundraiser for GRNHS Gallery + Studio, celebrating the vibrant intersection of queer art, performance, and community. This immersive evening brings together artists, collectors, and supporters to raise funds for GRNHS’s year-round community programming.

11/15

The Grease Traps w/ Fat Produce

The Knot Club

The Grease Traps bring their Oakland funk fire with Fat Produce from Miami bringing the heat for one unforgettable night of soul and rhythm.

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

11/15

Maria Muldaur and Her Red Hot Bluesiana Band (6:30 & 9pm)

Biscuits & Blues

Maria Muldaur and Her Red Hot Bluesiana Band stir a jubilant gumbo of New Orleans R&B, swamp blues, and gospel-fired soul. Led by Muldaur’s warm, sassy vocals, a Grammy-nominated roots music legend best known for her 1974 hit “Midnight at the Oasis.” Emerging from the Greenwich Village folk revival of the 1960s, she built a career spanning blues, gospel, jazz, folk, and Americana, earning acclaim for her warm, expressive voice and deep connection to American roots traditions. Over the past six decades, Muldaur has recorded over 40 albums and collaborated with music greats such as Bob Dylan, Dr. John, and Taj Mahal.

11/16

Three Evenings with David Byrne

Who is the Sky Tour: With this offering, David Byrne (Talking Heads) continues his lifelong exploration of human connection and the potential for societal unity against the chaotic backdrop of the world. Who Is the Sky? is particularly cinematic, humorous and joyful, but often with a lesson baked in — that love is unexplainable, that enlightenment means very different things to different people and that it’s always a good idea to moisturize, whether you wake up the next morning with skin like a baby or not. Most importantly, the songs evince Byrne’s gift for riding the razor’s edge of avant-garde and accessible pop.

11/16

Joel Frahm Trio (7 & 9:15pm)

11/16

Juan de Marcos & Afro-Cuban All Stars

SF Jazz

11/16

Thunderpussy, Hippie Death Cult, Disastroid

Pop-Rock, Post-Grunge psychedelia and riff-heavy rock n’ roll Thunderpussy -from Seattle, WA -What is fire? From a scientific standpoint, many still aren’t sure. Heat and light, dancing and flare. We can describe its chemical reaction, but why — yes, why — it looks as it does, that’s still a deep curiosity. Fire, with its i mpossible to predict form, is a mystery. Fire is also West , the new studio album from the Seattle – born rock and roll group Thunderpussy. The band breathes it. Cultivates, tames and scorches with it.

11/16

Jay Lane (Dead & Co., Primus), Michael Travis (String Cheese Incident) and David Phipps (STS9)

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Moe’s Alley presents a special evening of pure spontaneous composition from Jay Lane (Dead & Co. and Primus), Michael Travis (String Cheese Incident and EOTO) and David Phipps (Sound Tribe Sector 9)! Be the first to see this incredible combo together!

11/17

Three Evenings with David Byrne

11/17

Snakes & Stars ft Michael Travis (SCI) and Jay Lane (DeadCo)

What happens when you let the drummers loose? Join us for a night of improvisational dance music from two masters of their craft: Michael Travis of String Cheese Incident and Jay Lane of Dead and Company.

11/17

Todd Rundgren

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Jam Cellars Presents: STILL ME (STILL WE) Born and raised in Philadelphia, Rundgren began playing guitar as a teenager, going on to found and front The Nazz, the quintessential `60’s psychedelic group. In 1969, he left the band to pursue a solo career, recording his debut offering, the legendary Runt. But it was 1972’s seminal Something/Anything?, on which he played all the instruments, sang all the vocal parts, and acted as his own producer, that catapulted Todd into the superstar limelight, prompting the press to unanimously dub him ‘Rock’s New Wunderkind’.

11/18

Three Evenings with David Byrne

11/18

Todd Rundgren

Still Me (still We)

11/19

Samantha Fish, Robert Jon & the Wreck

Paper Doll World Tour: Samantha Fish (born January 30, 1989) is an American guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kansas City, Missouri. While often cited as a blues artist, Fish’s work features and draws from multiple genres, including rock, country, funk, bluegrass, and ballads.

11/19

Andy McKee

Andy McKee is one of the world’s finest acoustic guitarists and it’s evident from the accolades he’s received throughout his career. It’s his youthful energy, attention to song structure and melodic content that elevates him above the rest. After nearly a decade without releasing new studio recordings, McKee returns with his six-track EP, Symbol, out Friday, September 17 on Mythmaker Records in conjunction with Cruzen Street Records

11/19

Veotis Latchison

Veotis Latchison is an innovative songwriter, producer, and vocalist from Oakland, California. His artistic expression is deeply influenced by a mix of hip hop, R&B, soul, and jazz, drawing inspiration from artists like James Brown, D’Angelo, Donny Hathaway, Big yuki, Robert Glasper etc. widely known as a strong spirited Vocalist Veotis plays extensively throughout the bay and beyond. His original music is best described as “Epic story tellings of a young man trying for better”. Incorporating colorful and expansive melodies with poetry comparable to Nat king Cole, Cy Colman and Biggie Smalls. Band Lineup: Veotis Latchison, vocals Matt Clark, keys Isaac Coyle, bass Sheldon Alexander, drums

11/20

Samantha Fish + Robert Jon & The Wreck

11/20

The Brian Jonestown Massacre w/ Federale

Named in tribute to the legendary Rolling Stones guitarist and his influence in introducing Eastern culture and music into the world of Western rock & roll, the Brian Jonestown Massacre formed in San Francisco, CA, in 1990. Some 40 different members passed through the group’s ranks over the next half-decade, but their focal point always remained singer/guitarist Anton Newcombe, who along with bassist Matt Hollywood, guitarist Dean Taylor, organist Mara Regal, accordionist Dawn Thomas, drummer Brian Glaze, and “Spokesperson for the Revolution” Joel Gion, recorded the Massacre’s 1995 shoegazer-influenced debut LP, ‘Methodrone.’ A collection of early recordings, ‘Spacegirl and Other Favorites,’ followed on the band’s own Tangible label in early 1996, and was the first of four Brian Jonestown Massacre LPs to appear that year. Next up was the brilliant, ‘Their Satanic Majesties’ Second Request,’ a full-blown homage to the Stones’ glorious psychedelic-era excesses.

11/20

Steal Your Faight w/ Dead Roses

The Faight Collective

Grateful Dead Night on Haight St

11/20

The Nth Power

The Nth Power believes in the healing power of music. Featuring guitarist Nick Cassarino, bassist Nate Edgar and drummer Nikki Glaspie, the seasoned trio delivers a transcendent blend of soul, funk, rock and rhythm and blues. Multi-part vocal harmonies and elevated musicianship inspires audiences to dance, groove, make love or just stand there with goose bumps.

11/20

Tinsley Ellis

Modern blues marvel celebrates his first-ever solo acoustic album, Naked Truth, “A legend of American blues music,An American music treasure,Ellis delivers a sermon on the power and glory of the blues.” -Premier Guitar

11/20

LowDown Brass Band (7 & 9:15pm)

Straight out of Chicago’s vibrant music scene, LowDown Brass Band brings the heat with an unstoppable fusion of brass, hip hop, reggae, and soul. This powerhouse horn ensemble channels the pulse of the streets into an explosive live show that’s equal parts party and performance art. Expect high-octane grooves, conscious lyricism, and a crowd moving from the first note to the last. This isn’t just a concert–it’s a movement.

11/20

William Johnston’s Extravagant Superband

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

11/20

Band Beyond Description w/ Kyle Ledson

If the Grateful Dead is your religion, then the Crazy Horse is your church when Third Thursday rolls around. Every month Jonny Mojo (Achilles Wheel), Gary Campus (Deadbeats) and Tim High (Tim High & the Mighty) host a cast of the finest musicians from around the region to conjure lightning in a bottle. BBD is a gathering point for everyone who wants to take a leap into the realm of possibility where that Grateful Dead magic still swirls freely.

11/21

Gogo Penguin

GoGo Penguin are an English band from Manchester, consisting of pianist Chris Illingworth, bassist Nick Blacka, and drummer Jon Scott. They formed in 2012, and as of 2025, they have released seven studio albums, two EPs, and three live albums. The band’s music features breakbeats, minimalist piano melodies, powerful basslines, electronica-inspired drums, and anthemic riffs. Their music also incorporates elements of trip-hop, jazz, rock, and classical.

11/21

Melvin Seals & JGB

JaM Cellars Presents: Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become “Jam Band Music”

11/21

Jefferson Starship

Jefferson Starship is one of the most successful arena rock bands of the ’70s and ’80s, earning 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 Billboard singles. As they celebrate their 50th anniversary, the band reaches a rare milestone that only a few bands ever achieve. Founded by Paul Kantner in the ’70s, Jefferson Starship was conceived as a collective of musical adventurers contributing to his epic concept albums and eventual catalog of rock classics. When the current lineup came together in 2012, with many members having joined years earlier, Kantner couldn’t have predicted the band would become the road-conquering force they are today

11/21

Nicki Bluhm w/ Victoria George

For the better part of two decades, Nicki Bluhm carried the torch for modern-day American roots music across the country, playing as many shows as possible, blurring the borderlines between country-soul and cosmic rock & roll. Rancho Deluxe finds her at home in Nashville, embracing the contentment and rootedness of a slower, steadier life dedicated not to the music industry, but to music itself.

11/21

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

11/21

Thomas Dolby

Perhaps best known for blinding us with science, Thomas Dolby has always blurred the lines between composition and invention. Thomas Morgan Robertson (born 14 October 1958), known by the stage name Thomas Dolby, is an English musician, producer, composer, entrepreneur and teacher. Dolby came to prominence in the 1980s new wave movement, releasing hit singles including “She Blinded Me with Science” (1982) and “Hyperactive!” (1984). He has also worked as a producer and as a session musician.

11/21

Too $hort w/ Live Band (8 & 10pm)

Oakland’s original Hip Hop heavyweight: Todd “Too $hort” Shaw is an acclaimed hip-hop artist, songwriter and entrepreneur that hails from Oakland, California. Over the course of his nearly 40-year career as an artist, $hort has cemented his legacy as a hip-hop heavyweight and pioneer of West Coast rap, having amassed six platinum albums and four gold certifications.

11/21

BERTHA: Grateful Drag

GAMH & The UC Theatre present…The world’s first Grateful Drag band, BERTHA is an all-star collective of queer and allied East Nashville talent coming together in wigs and full face for a good cause. Fronted by a harmony trio of Berthas and backed by a rocking all-Bertha band, BERTHA has captured the heart and imagination of Deadheads everywhere, with coast-to-coast demand for their electrifying live show

11/21

Robert Plant’s Saving Grace ft Suzi Dian, Rosie Flores

Fox Theater Oakland

Roar In The Fall: Though Robert Plant is, literally and figuratively, the biggest name on the cover art for Saving Grace, he would be the first to say that the album is very much a group effort, with its title also serving as this new band’s moniker. The group members were drawn together by a shared love of roots music both vintage and modern–of blues, folk, gospel, country and those tantalizing sounds that lay in between. Despite Plant’s iconic status as an artist since his days with Led Zeppelin, Saving Grace managed to start out in 2019, casually and somewhat discreetly, as a local project. The players had been working collaboratively for barely a year, even serving as an unheralded opening act on a handful of dates with Fairport Convention when the pandemic intervened and any formal plans to tour or release music were temporarily shelved. That turned out to be less setback than serendipity. It allowed Saving Grace time…

11/21

T Sisters, Good Friends

KC Turner Presents: T Sisters, the rising stars of contemporary folk music, are proud to announce the release of their latest EP titled “Sheroes.” This EP pays homage to the legendary female performers who have left an indelible mark on the music industry.

11/21

LowDown Brass Band (7 & 9:30pm)

11/21

Jon Chi w/ Greg Loiacono & Stingray

Marin-based songwriter Jon Chi blends soulful Americana and psychedelic rock, performing songs from his acclaimed album River of Marigolds. He’s joined by Greg Loiacono & Stingray, the Mother Hips co-founder’s groovy soul-rock project steeped in ’70s R&B vibes and California cool.

11/21

Delicate Steve

The brainchild of guitarist and producer Steve Marion — crafts joyful, wordless rock that speaks through melody and groove. Known for his soaring guitar tone and infectious energy, his instrumental songs blend indie rock, funk, and psych with a sense of playfulness and heart.

11/21

Embodied Groove Dance Class

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 learn new ways to move for better mobility, flow, and stamina.

11/21

LabRats w/ Flint Blade

LabRats is a cutting-edge quartet of multi-instrumentalists, well-loved in the Sacramento Valley and catching on in other parts of the region. The magic is generated from deep within the groove pocket by Jacob Swedlow; unquestionably one of the hottest young drummers on the scene. Joey Archie on keys and Miguel Recendez on synth bass give LabRats an adventurous instrumental blueprint unlike you’ve ever experienced before. The more recent addition of Thomas Molina on trumpet takes the band’s sound into jazz-bliss cosmos territory.

11/21

The Nth Power

11/21

Rudy Colombini

Music City SF

RUDY COLOMBINI – owner and founder of Music City Starfactory, frontman for Unauthroized Roilling Stones, dazzles with a special performance of his original music.

11/22

Built To Spill, Larry Yes, Braided Waves

Gundlach Bundschu Winery

At Gundlach Bundschu Winery, we invite you to immerse yourself in the magic of our historic Redwood Barn for Built to Spill is an American indie rock band that formed in Boise, Idaho, in 1992. Centered on lead vocalist and guitarist Doug Martsch, the only permanent member, Built to Spill has released nine albums since its inception.

11/22

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party

April, 2025, marks the 32 year anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the music scene. Since its formation in the early nineties in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music, with sales of over 2 million albums to date. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture.

11/22

Too $hort w/ Live Band (7:30 & 930pm)

11/22

BERTHA: Grateful Drag

11/22

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party

11/22

LowDown Brass Band (7 & 9:30pm)

11/22

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

For 5 weekends only November 22 through December 21, Saturdays, Sundays, and the Friday after Thanksgiving, the historic Cow Palace in Daly City transforms into the bustling streets and lively stages of Charles Dickens’ Victorian London, celebrating 41 delightful seasons! The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party takes visitors on a deeply immersive adventure through the theaters, pubs, and dance halls of Victorian London.

11/22

Purple Pachyderm:16th Annual Pre-Turkey Day Bonanza ft The King Street Giants

HopMonk Presents: Purple Pachyderm – 16th Annual Pre-Turkey Day Bonanza featuring The King Street Giants and surprise special guests. This beloved Sonoma County tradition, inspired by Les Claypool’s Purple Pachyderm Wines, always brings a mix of funky grooves, holiday cheer, and a few musical surprises. Let’s just say the “special guests” are worth the curiosity.

11/22

Nicki Bluhm w/ Victoria George

Nicki Bluhm brings her soulful blend of country, rock, and roots to the stage, showcasing songs from Rancho Deluxe, her Nashville-crafted album that celebrates home, harmony, and heartfelt storytelling.

11/22

Khruangbin

From the get-go, Khruangbin’s journey has been emphatically its own: a sound and visual representation with few precedents, ignoring pop expectations, relying only on internal inspirations, and a multitude of visions. It’s a mindset of penetrating the self, connecting to the surrounding world, modeling your own life experiences. This ethos is threaded throughout A La Sala, audible in the album’s form and function.

11/22

Whiskerman w/ Drew Dvorchak

Whiskerman is a rock-and-roll overture to our great unraveling. Over the last decade the Oakland-based band has developed an underground reputation for tackling the sublime with their ambitious songwriting, thunderous stage show, and acute lyricism. They have since emerged as an engine of the Bay Area’s revitalized psychedelic and festival scenes. Following their, uh, controversial performance at the Crazy Horse last summer, some wondered whether they would be returning. Well, are you going to stop drinking whiskey just because it might not be good for you? Whiskerman made a major splash with a pair of acclaimed sets at the High Sierra Music Festival and their unmistakably complex allure is too riveting to deny.

11/22

The California Honeydrops

REDWOOD HIGHWAY TOUR: “The California Honeydrops…evoke the greasy rumble of Booker T and channel the spiritual ecstasy of Sly and the Family Stone.” -Rolling Stone Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn. They’ve become a mainstay at festivals including Byron Bay Bluesfest (Australia), Outside Lands, Monterey Jazz, Lightning In A Bottle, and touring with B.B. King, Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, and Allen Toussaint. Led by the enigmatic and energetic frontman, Lech Wierzynski, and drummer Benjamin Malament

11/23

Too $hort w/ Live Band

11/23

Cody Steinmann (7 & 9:15pm)

Minneapolis-based guitarist and composer Cody Steinmann brings an unforgettable night of raw emotion and fearless artistry to the Black Cat stage. Known for his genre-bending sound and deep expressive power, Steinmann fuses jazz, blues, rock, and metal into a singular voice that burns with intensity and truth.

11/23

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

11/23

Khruangbin

11/25

The Mars Volta, Kiani Medina, Feliz Y Dada

Fox Theater Oakland

Formed by guitarist/composer Omar Rodrguez-Lopez and singer/lyricist Cedric Bixler-Zavala, The Mars Volta rose from the ashes of El Paso punk-rock firebrands At The Drive-In in 2001. On a mission to “honour our roots and honour our dead”, The Mars Volta made music that fused the Latin sounds Rodrguez-Lopez was raised on with the punk and underground noise he and Bixler-Zavala had immersed themselves in for years, and the futuristic visions they were tapping into.

11/26

The California Honeydrops

JaM Cellars Presents: Redwood Highway Tour – Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn, a mainstay at festivals including Byron Bay Bluesfest (Australia), Outside Lands, Monterey Jazz, Lightning In A Bottle, and touring with B.B. King, Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, and Allen Toussaint. Led by the enigmatic and energetic frontman, Lech Wierzynski,and percussionist Benjamin Malament, each member of the band is a virtuoso in their own rite ÑYanos “Johnny Bones” Lustigon saxophone, Lorenzo Loeraon keyboards/guitar, Beaumont Beaullieuon drums,Miles Blackwellon bass, and regularly accompanied by Oliver Tuttleon trombone, Leon Cotteron saxophone/clarinet, and Miles Lyonson trombone/sousaphone Ñnavigating through a vast repertoire of original songs and timeless classics every night.

11/26

Vinyl’s Annual Black Wednesday Bash

Marin County’s favorite funky sons, Vinyl can alternately sound like the best live funk, Latin, reggae or dub band you’ve heard in ages — and occasionally, all at the same time. Vinyl brings it with fierce musicianship and zesty abandon, proving you can have both substance and style. The infectious music of Vinyl blends old-school funk, Latin percussion, reggae and R&B into signature instrumental grooves.

11/26

Altered State

Join pianist and composer Michael Potter for a one-night show celebrating his return to the Bay Area after two transformative years in Tokyo. With his new quartet Altered State, Potter unveils an entirely fresh body of work composed abroad–music shaped by reflection, rhythm, and the quiet intensity of life in Japan.

11/26

Anna’s 2nd Annual Grateful Waltz

Thanksgiving Eve 2nd Annual Grateful Waltz! with Anna Elva, Mark Karan, Matt Hartle, Scott Guberman, Danny Eisenberg, Joe Craven and more

11/26

Of Monsters and Men, Arny Margret

Fox Theater Oakland

LIVE 105 present The Mouse Parade Tour: “All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade”, That may sound a little strange, but the title and beating heart of Icelandic indie-folk collective Of Monsters and Men’s fourth album hits a lot closer to home than you’d expect. A tapestry of stories, moments, and conversations, the album explores how love and pain intertwine. Feelings that might seem at odds with each other, but co-exist simultaneously and need one another.

11/28

The California Honeydrops (Two Nights)

Blues: Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn

11/28

Sheila E. & The E-Train (8 & 10pm)

One of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds. Family, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. In addition to percussionist dad Pete, the Oakland,CA native counts former Santana member/Azteca founder Coke Escovedo and The Dragons front man Mario Escovedo as uncles. Fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather.

11/28

Smoked Out Soul + Sweater Funk

Ivy Room

Expect warm horns, big bass, deep grooves, live instrumentation, crate-digging DJs, throw-down dance breaks, and the kind of night where you’ll lose yourself in movement, friends, and the groove during an unforgettable evening of funk-fueled musical magic as the East Bay’s legendary Ivy Room hosts a night of pure groove: Smoked Out Soul meets Sweater Funk.

11/28

Sami Stevens + Kazemde George (7 & 9:30pm)

New York power duo Kazemde George (tenor saxophone) and Sami Stevens (voice and keys) bring their intoxicating blend of jazz, soul, and global groove to the Black Cat stage. Drawing on influences from Hip-Hop and R&B to Cuban rumba, 70s singer-songwriters, and classic bossa nova, their sound is a conversation–intimate, exploratory, and deeply human.

11/28

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

11/28

Sambada

Hopmonk Tavern Novato

Santa Cruz favorites SambaD bring their irresistible fusion of samba, funk, reggae, and Afro-Brazilian grooves to HopMonk Tavern. Known for their high-energy shows and contagious rhythms, they turn every performance into a dance party that bridges cultures and moves bodies.

11/28

Embodied Groove Dance Class

11/28

John Santos Sextet

SF Jazz

70th Birthday Celebration: “The Latin music Renaissance man”(San Francisco Chronicle), percussionist and composer John Santos celebrates his 70th birthday with a magic evening of Latin jazz based around his telepathic Sextet and an array of special guests.

11/28

Spike & The Gimme Gimmes w/ Greg Antista and the Lonely Streets + The Aggrolites

Hot For Christmas : Spike & the Gimme Gimmes are a punk rock supergroup and cover band that formed in San Francisco in 1995. The band’s lineup consists of Spike Slawson, C. J. Ramone, Joey Cape, Pinch and John Reis. Dave Raun, Chris Shiflett, and Fat Mike are former members.

11/28

A Flock Of Seagulls

As well-known for their bizarrely teased haircuts as their hit single “I Ran (So Far Away),” A Flock of Seagulls were one of the infamous one-hit wonders of the new wave era. Growing out of the synth-heavy and ruthlessly stylish new romantic movement, A Flock of Seagulls were a little too robotic and arrived a little too late to be true new romantics, but their sleek dance-pop was forever indebted to the short-lived movement. The group benefitted considerably from MTV’s heavy rotation of the “I Ran” video in the summer of 1982.

11/29

The California Honeydrops (Two Nights)

Blues: Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn

11/29

Sheila E. & The E-Train (730 & 930pm)

11/29

The Coffis Brothers

With two songwriters, six albums, and more than a thousand shows under their belt, The Coffis Brothers have earned their reputation as modern-day torchbearers of all-American rock & roll. It’s a sound caught halfway between amplified Americana, acoustic folk, roadhouse R&B, and electrifying roots music, crafted by a pair of California-born siblings who’ve been sharing the stage since childhood, and the five piece band filled out by Kyle Poppen (guitar), Aidan Collins (bass), and Cory Graves (drums).

11/29

Pete Floyd – Premier Pink Floyd Tribute

Mystic Theatre

Experience the enchanting world of Pete Floyd, an extraordinary Sonoma/Marin-based Pink Floyd tribute band, led by the dynamic duo of skilled Petes – Pete Delaney and Pete Hale.

11/29

Sami Stevens + Kazemde George (7 & 9:30pm)

11/29

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

11/29

Jackie Greene

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). Jackie Greene returns to The Fillmore for a night of bluesy guitar, roots rock, and soulful ballads.

11/29

A Flock Of Seagulls

11/29

Blu Egyptian and Love Mischief

BLU EGYPTIAN West Coast indie groove sensations Blu Egyptian are a youthful quartet based out of Chico, CA. They have gained a reputation for their high energy shows with extended multi-genre jams, meaningful songwriting, and entertaining stage antics. Creating a unique fusion of funk, bluegrass, reggae, world music, rock, edm and more. + Love Mischief is excited for their return to the Boom Boom Room, one of San Francisco’s most iconic and beloved Music Venues! Love Mischief has been wowing audiences with their jaw-dropping and genre-blending performances up and down the West Coast and has been making waves in the Jam Band circuit from the Southwest to Colorado and beyond. Displaying a dizzying array of collective influences and a strong penchant for improvisation

11/30

Sheila E. & The E-Train (7 & 9pm)

11/30

SPIKE & THE GIMME GIMMES, The Aggrolites, Greg Antista & The Lonely Streets

Punk – A super-group made up of a revolving door of globe-trotting gentlemen and women of punk rock. Led by Sean ‘Spike’ Slawson who has been breaking hearts and winning over Abuelas since ’95. Along with members of The Ramones,Black Flag,Social Distortion,Rocket From The Crypt, The Damned, Strung Out and No Doubt to name but a few makeup this troupe of lovers not fighters. So, you can keep up (and we can too!) the world’s greatest touring cover band may have tweaked their name but not their ever-present global reign! Fusing their harmonious blend of country crooner meets punk rock distortion, taking the world over.

11/30

A John Waters Christmas

John Waters rides into San Francisco for his annual one man show, A John Waters Christmas, at the Great American Music Hall. 21+ / 7PM Doors

11/30

Sami Stevens + Kazemde George (7 & 9:15pm)

11/30

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

11/30

A Benefit For Dani

Earlier this year Dani Levy was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Dani is a beloved member of our Music Community and the wife of Jeff Miller from the band New Monsoon. The Miller family has had to endure extreme stress and financial burden during a 6 month treatment plan of chemotherapy and a Bone Marrow Transplant at Stanford Hospital. Dani also cannot work for over a year while she recovers. We are very hopeful for Dani’s full recovery and are putting together a great evening of music to raise funds to help Dani and the Miller Family. We have a huge list of incredible musicians performing (24 so far!) Please join us.

12/02

Ana Popovic

One of the most dynamic forces in contemporary blues: “In the 25 years since the release of her debut record, Hometown, tail-gunning blues virtuoso Ana Popovic has proved herself a force of nature with a vintage Stratin hand.” – Guitar World

12/02

Save Ferris

Happy Skalidaze Tour 2025: Formed in 1995, Save Ferris remains one of the seminal and most beloved bands from the third wave of ska. The group’s Orange County home was fertile ground for a thriving music scene, with punk, rock, and ska emerging from the region. Save Ferris blended the best elements of these sounds to help bring the region’s sound to the world.

12/03

Jenerator – Grateful Dead Night

Jenerator’s unique sound is a delightful mix of Americana, blues, and jam-rock, with plenty of room for the rich combination of stellar instrumentalists to shine alongside bandleader Jen Rund’s compelling, smoky vocals and deep bass grooves. For this show, the usual Jenerator suspects (Jen, Jonny Mojo and Anna Elva) will be joined by Mookie Siegel (Phil and Friends, David Nelson Band) on keys, and Joe Craven (Jerry Garcia,

12/03

The Gilmour Project

The Gilmour Project returns Fall 2025. They previously racked up 58 shows in North America to celebrate the 1973 release of Pink Floyd’s masterwork, ‘The Dark Side of The Moon’ – to immense press fan acclaim & boffo box office. The Gilmour Project is Jeff Pevar, Berry Oakley, Mark Karan, Scott Guberman & Pete Lavezzoli

12/03

14th Annual BISS Holiday Cocktail Party

Fishbowl Bar & Grill

14th Annual BISS List Cocktail Party — holiday cheer, community vibes, and Elie’s legendary stiffies.

12/03

Ana Popovic at The Rio Theatre w/ Anthony Arya

Moe’s Alley and KPIG Present @ Rio Theatre: In the 25 years since the release of her debut record, Hometown, tail-gunning blues virtuoso Ana Popovic has proved herself a force of nature with a vintage Stratin hand.” – Guitar World “Ana Popovic Melds Rock, Blues, and Jazz for Fiery Power” – No Depression “A badass with a silver Strat,

12/03

Blind Boys of Alabama

JaM Cellars Presents Blind Boys of Alabama, The Blind Boys Christmas Show: The Blind Boys Christmas Show mixes holiday standards with selections from their Grammy-winning holiday classic album, Go Tell It On The Mountain and the spirited Talkin’ Christmas album. Blind Boys will have everyone in the audience singing and clapping along to spread the joy of the season!

12/03

Celestial Hotties (No Cover)

Live Deep Funk Disco Psych Rock Young phenoms at BBR w/ Celestial Hotties Art Collective is a Multi Media art collective led by Simon Petty and Simone Gage. The band revolves around a groove-oriented core, Black American Music, funk, soul, and RnB drive the ship.

12/04

Steal Your Faight w/ Mason’s Children

The Faight Collective

Grateful Dead Night on Haight St

12/04

Wang Chung

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of William Friedkin’s iconic 80s crime-noir masterpiece To Live and Die in L.A., we’re bringing you a once-in-a-lifetime event. For the first time ever, Wang Chung will perform their legendary synth score live in its entirety, expertly synced to footage from the film.

12/05

Jorma Kaukonen’s 85th Birthday Celebration

The Masonic

An unforgettable night honoring one of America’s greatest guitarists, Jorma Kaukonen. The founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna will be marking his 85th birthday with a career-spanning show featuring an all-star lineup of collaborators and friends. Lineup for this hometown show includes Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Bruce Cockburn, Jack Casady, Sam Grisman, John Hurlbut, Ross Garren, Justin Guip, and Peter Kaukonen.

12/05

Steal Your Faight w/ Mason’s Children

The Faight Collective

Grateful Dead Night on Haight St

12/05

The Polish Ambassador

Get ready to dance — The Polish Ambassador brings his electrifying blend of funk-infused electronic beats and immersive live visuals for one unforgettable night. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just looking to let loose, join us for the ride!

12/05

Embodied Groove Dance Class

12/05

Motion City Soundtrack and Say Anything w/ Oso Oso

The Warfield

Fall Tour 2025: “Don’t Call It a Comeback” isn’t just the name of a song off Motion City Soundtrack’s 2003 debut I Am The Movie, it’s also an apt way to summarize the band’s mission statement. During Motion City Soundtrack’s initial run from 1997 – 2016, the Minneapolis-based group released six celebrated albums, toured the world countless times and achieved gold status for their hit single “Everything Is Alright.” After taking a three year hiatus, the band–vocalist/guitarist Justin Pierre, guitarist Joshua Cain, bassist Matt Taylor, keyboardist Jesse Johnson and drummer Tony Thaxton–started performing live again in 2019, but even the most optimistic fans didn’t necessarily expect a follow-up to 2015’s Panic Stations.

12/05

Mdou Moctar (SOLO)

Cafe Du Nord

(((folkYEAH!))) Present: @ Swedish American Hall With versatile compositions and genre defying albums, Mdou’s music has been an underground success with an international following, set on redefining the sound of the desert. (Resident Advisor) This is a partially seated event, first come first served open seating

12/05

Dragon Smoke w/ Collectivity

The return of New Orleans supergroup Dragon Smoke with special guests Collectivity! Dragon Smoke formed in 2003 as a “Superjam” – part of the New Orleans Jazz Fest tradition of putting together a band of people who don’t normally play together and see what happens. With the dual vocals of Neville and Lindell, matched with the Galactic rhythm section, the band quickly realized, “We are on to something” and has played every Jazz Fest since it’s inception. + Collectivity is a jazz/funk, psychedelic soul band originally formed in Shanghai, China and now based in the SF Bay Area.

12/05

Dirtwire & The Floozies w/ Honeycomb

Neon Sundown Tour: Brothers Matt and Mark Hill are the sonic visionaries behind electronic-funk powerhouse The Floozies. Certified heavyweights in the world of jam and future-groove, the Kansas City-based tandem champion authentic funk in the digital age. + Dirtwire stands poised between ancient Mother Earth and modern technology, a blend of ethnomusicology and the psychedelic trance state, gut-bucket delta blues and what the band variously dubs “back-porch space cowboy blues, swamptronica, and electro-twang.” It’s a sound informed by Dirtwire’s travels and performances around the globe, where East meets West and North joins South.

12/06

The Floozies & Dirtwire w/ Special Guest Honeycomb

The Floozies & Dirtwire: Neon Sundown Tour With Special Guest Honeycomb. The Floozies Brothers Matt and Mark Hill are the sonic visionaries behind electronic-funk powerhouse The Floozies. Certified heavyweights in the world of jam and future-groove, the Kansas City-based tandem champion authentic funk in the digital age. Dirtwire Dirtwire stands poised between ancient Mother Earth and modern technology, a blend of ethnomusicology and the psychedelic trance state, gut-bucket delta blues and what the band variously dubs “back-porch space cowboy blues, swamptronica, and electro-twang.” It’s a sound informed by Dirtwire’s travels and performances around the globe, where East meets West and North joins South. General Admission Standing Room with Limited Seating

12/06

Pink Martini All-Stars

The Masonic

Pink Martini is an American band founded in 1994 by pianist Thomas Lauderdale in Portland, Oregon. Group members call it a little orchestra that crosses several styles, such as classical, Latin, traditional pop, and jazz. The band’s co-lead vocalists are China Forbes and Storm Large.

12/06

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

12/06

Dragon Smoke

Dragon Smoke formed in 2003 as a “Superjam” – part of the New Orleans Jazz Fest tradition of putting together a band of musician who don’t normally play together and just see what happens. With the dual vocals of Neville and Lindell, matched with the Galactic rhythm section, the band quickly realized, “We are on to something!”. The band has played during every Jazz Fest since its inception. This inception took place at the tiny smokey Dragon’s Den Bar, hence the name – Dragon Smoke.

12/06

Freestone Peaches: Tribute to the Allman Brothers

Freestone Peaches captures the feel, excitement and raw energy of the Allman Brothers Band live in concert. In the spirit of the Allman Brothers’ fabled Fillmore East concerts, Freestone Peaches’ performances are filled with the energy and hard driving exploration of the genuine article. Featuring high energy vocals combined with harmony lead guitars, tandem drums, Hammond organ and rock steady bass, listeners can close their eyes and be taken right back to Bill Graham’s storied concert halls.

12/06

Sam Chase and The Untraditionals w/ Wreckless Strangers

Lost On Main Chico

The Sam Chase & The Untraditional hails from San Francisco, California. This juggernaut of a band blends rock n roll with folk music while maintaining the sensibilities and attitudes that come from growing up on a healthy diet of punk rock. + Wreckless Strangers is a collective of six friends and musicians carrying the torch for San Francisco’s grand rock ‘n’ roll tradition. Their unique stew of “Bay Area Gumbo” melds the contemporary blues stylings of Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs; the songwriting sensibilities of Sons of Champlin and Fleetwood Mack; the swashbuckling Americana of the Lost Planet Airmen and Peter Rowan; and the funk of Sly Stone and Tower of Power with a dash of Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane for flavor and unpredictability.

12/06

The Expendables w/ Nomalakadoja & Soulwise

Santa Cruz, CA.’s, 1997, The Expendables have staked their claim in the California surf/rock genre by headlining venues from coast to coast. Blending Reggae, Punk Rock, and 80s style dueling guitar solos, The Expendables have made heads turn and floors shake for years.

12/06

Elvin Bishop (6:30 & 9pm)

Biscuits & Blues

Rock & Roll and Blues Hall of Famer Elvin Bishop first rose to fame with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band before launching a celebrated solo career in San Francisco. His fiery slide guitar, humor, and the timeless hit “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” make every show a feel-good masterclass in the blues.

12/07

Dragon Smoke w/ Tracorum

KC Turner Presents: Dragon Smoke (FT. Ivan Neville, Eric Lindell, Stanton Moore & Robert Mercurio) formed in 2003 as a “Superjam” – part of the New Orleans Jazz Fest tradition of putting together a band of musician who don’t normally play together and just see what happens. With the dual vocals of Neville and Lindell, matched with the Galactic rhythm section, the band quickly realized, “We are on to something!”. The band has played during every Jazz Fest since its inception. This inception took place at the tiny smokey Dragon’s Den Bar, hence the name – Dragon Smoke.

12/07

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

12/07

Souls of Mischief

Souls of Mischief is a hip-hop group from Oakland, California and is also part of the hip-hop collective Hieroglyphics. The Souls of Mischief was formed in 1991 and comprises rappers A-Plus, Phesto, Opio, and Tajai.

12/07

Nat Keefe Concert Carnival ft Lebo, Elliot Peck, Bo Carper, and more!

Nat’s panoramic songwriting and baritone vocals play a defining role in Hot Buttered Rum’s sound. Since founding HBR in 1999, Nat has played thousands of shows all over the world and written hundreds of songs. For 19 years now, Nat has produced and presented the Nat Keefe Concert Carnival, a holiday cabaret variety show, with cast and crew of 25+, at the Independent. This has become a cherished San Francisco tradition.

12/07

Har Mar Superstar, Taylor Hollingsworth

Pop R&B Har Mar Superstar-from Twin Cities, MN -Har Mar Superstar started as a solo, modern pop R&B side-project for Sean Tillmann in 1999. Hailing from the Twin Cities, Tillmann quickly gained notoriety worldwide for his boisterous, sweaty live shows. He toured the world being championed by his peers The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gossip, Father John Misty, and The Faint among others who repeatedly selected him as a main support opening act.

12/07

The Blind Boys Of Alabama

The Blind Boys Christmas Show mixes holiday standards with selections from their Grammy-winning holiday classic album, Go Tell It On The Mountain and the spirited Talkin’ Christmas album. Blind Boys will have everyone in the audience singing and clapping along to spread the joy of the season!

12/08

Music Heals International Annual Benefit Concert: New Orleans Meets Haiti

A powerhouse night of music and purpose featuring Ivan Neville, Jackie Greene, Jay Lane, Paul Beaubrun, Vicki Randle, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Elliott Peck, Steve Adams, and special guests. Enjoy N’awlins-style cuisine from The Brothers Rosenthal and support Music Heals International, bringing the healing power of music to children in Haiti and beyond. VIP includes early entry, wine reception (6-7PM), drink ticket, commemorative poster, and gift bag.

12/08

Stick Men ft Tony Levin, Markus Reuter and Pat Mastelotto

Mystic Theatre

Stick Men is a powerhouse progressive rock trio featuring legendary musicians Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter. With a combined experience of over 100 million records sold worldwide, this supergroup brings unparalleled musicianship and innovation to every performance.

12/10

Post Animal w/ Chapman

Post Animal’s new album IRON (out July 25) marks the first time all six original members — including Joe Keery — have recorded together in nearly a decade. Reunited in the studio, the Chicago-born band rekindled their bond and creative spark, channeling weeks of friendship and free-flowing collaboration into a bold, revitalized sound.

12/10

Stu Allen & Mars Hotel

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

12/11

The Bouncing Souls w/ H2O, Dave Hause & the Mermaid, The Mercy Union

Join us for an unforgettable night as The Bouncing Souls take over our stage at The UC Theatre on their EAST COAST! F#CK YOU! TOUR. Accompanied by special guests H2O, Dave Hause & The Mermaid, and The Mercy Union. Their timeless beats and incredible stage precense make this show one you don’t want to miss! The Bouncing Souls are something of a punk rock institution. The band have been consistently churningout their beloved brand of anthemic punk since 1989, and have earned an intensely loyal fanbase withtireless touring and anunrelenting love of making music. As the band approached the creation of theirtenth full length, they sought to make a record that captured the spirit of their earlier work, whileincorporating who they are today. That record is Simplicity and its 13 tracks of undeniably infectiouspunk rock prove that The Bouncing Souls have a lot more to say.

12/11

Sonamo

Madrone Art Bar

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-

12/11

Young Gun Silver Fox w/ The Heeters

Cornerstone Berkeley

British-American duo Young Gun Silver Fox bring their smooth blend of yacht soul, funk, and West Coast pop to Berkeley. Expect lush harmonies and golden-era grooves from Andy Platts (Mamas Gun) and Shawn Lee, with Bay Area rock-funk outfit The Heeters kicking things off.

12/11

Couch

Couch is a seven-member Boston-based band that combines pop, funk, rock, R&B, and soul into their music. The BIG TALK Tour is their 2025-2026 international headline tour in support of their debut full-length album, Big Talk

12/11

Stu Allen & Mars Hotel

12/11

Rose City Band

The New Parish

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents; Rose City Band is a psychedelic country jam band from Portland, Oregon, formed by Ripley Johnson, the frontman of Wooden Shjips and Moon Duo. The group’s sound is often described as a more mellow, blissed-out version of Wooden Shjips’s psychedelic rock, featuring warm guitar lines and motorik rhythms

12/11

Robert Glasper (7:30 & 9:30pm)

Jazz pianis Robert Glasper is the leader of a new sonic paradigm with a career that bridges musical and artistic genres. To date, he boasts 5 Grammy wins and 12 nominations across 11 categories, an Emmy Award for his song for Ava Duvernay’s critically hailed documentary “13th” with Common and Karriem Riggins, and a Peabody Award for his Composition of “Mr. Soul!”. His work and accolades bridge all aspects of the music business, from live touring to film scoring, composing, and producing. Evolution is his hallmark. Glasper’s breakout crossover album Black Radio changed the face of the genre and set a new expectation for what popular music could be.

12/12

Pete Escovedo 90th Birthday Celebration ft Juan and Peter Michael Escovedo (6:30 & 9pm)

Blue Note Napa

Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years. Pete is known worldwide for his live performances, session work and solo albums.

12/12

Kehoe Intl’ + Modern Monsters + Alvie & The Breakfast Pigs

Ivy Room

From the mind of guitarist and songwriter Bryan Kehoe (M.I.R.V., Les Claypool’s Duo de Twang), Kehoe International delivers a wild blend of garage-twang, punk grit, and rock bombast. Expect a night of inventive riffs, offbeat humor, and high-octane jams from one of the Bay’s most beloved guitar eccentrics.

12/12

Embodied Groove Dance Class

12/12

Stu Allen & Mars Hotel

12/12

Broken Compass Bluegrass

Right behind puppies and beautiful sunsets, Broken Compass Bluegrass has quickly become the most unanimous musical sensation in the country. We take pride in our homegrown heroes, but we are increasingly having to embrace sharing them with the world. BCB’s meteoric rise is leaving a trail of stardust in its wake. Their last performance here at the Crazy Horse represented a milestone leap for the band and they haven’t looked back since. When they play festivals like High Sierra, Whale Rock and Camp Deep End, as they have this year, they don’t merely “make fans.” They stir people to their core, establishing diehard loyalty

12/12

Robert Glasper (7:30 & 9:30pm)

12/13

Molly Tuttle, Kaitlin Butts, Meels

The Highway Knows Tour: Molly Rose Tuttle (born January 14, 1993) is an American vocalist, songwriter, guitarist, banjo player, recording artist, and teacher in the bluegrass tradition. She is noted for her flatpicking, clawhammer, and crosspicking guitar prowess.

12/13

Pete Escovedo 90th Birthday Celebration ft Juan and Peter Michael Escovedo (6:30 & 9pm)

Blue Note Napa

12/13

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

12/13

T Sisters

The T Sisters are a genuine sister group based in the creative hub of Oakland, California. The group is made up of Rachel and Chloe Tietjen, twins, and their older sister Erika. Distinguished by close harmonies, catchy melodies and potent lyricism, the T Sisters’ sound represents a continuum of music: from roots to pop influences, moments of stunning a cappella to swells of groovy indie folk. The sisters’ contemporary yet classic sound invites a range of likenesses, from the Pointer Sisters and the Everly Brothers to modern family bands like the Avett Brothers and First Aid Kit.

12/13

Broken Compass Bluegrass

12/13

Robert Glasper (7:30 & 9:30pm)

12/14

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

12/14

The Dillinger Escape Plan w/ Cynic, Brunel

The Dillinger Escape Plan story begins eleven years ago in suburban, Northern New Jersey when Weinman, Pennie, Minikakis, Doll and Fulton got together to play the music they wanted to hear. An old cliche, yes, but the sounds racing and raging through the heads of these five was unlike anything metal or hardcore had heard previous and instead of settling for an approximation of what they were hearing internally, DEP pushed themselves to the limit, ensuring they played what they envisioned

12/14

The Heeters (ft mbrs of The California Honeydrops)

Bay Area soul supergroup The Heeters, featuring members of The California Honeydrops! Soul, R&B and Funk from the Bay Area, California. Deep grooves, tight three-part harmonies, and songs that will uplift your spirit. The Heeters is comprised of Tom Quell (vocals/guitar) and three members of The California Honeydrops (Lorenzo Loera on keys, Miles Blackwell on bass and Beaumont Beaullieu on drums). Lorenzo and Tom co-write the songs, which have that classic soul sound & those catchy hooks-

12/14

Robert Glasper (7 & 9pm)

12/16

SunSquabi

Lost On Main Chico

It doesn’t get any better than when Sunsquabi comes to Chico…. This is a one-of-a-kind show NOT TO MISS. Music has the power to move us–physically, emotionally, and spiritually. For SunSquabi, that power lives in the unspoken language they share on stage and in the studio. With millions of streams and high-energy performances at venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre, they’ve carved out a space where electronic production, jam-band freedom, and funk-rooted grooves collide.

12/17

4 Non Blondes

4 Non Blondes are an American rock band from San Francisco, active from 1989 to 1994. Their debut album, Bigger, Better, Faster, More!, spent 59 weeks on the Billboard 200 and sold 1.5 million copies between 1992 and 1994. They hit the charts in 1993 with the release of the album’s second single, “What’s Up?

12/17

Merry Mex-mas 2025 ft El Vez & The Centuries, Duderella

EL VEZ & THE CENTURIES The Olde Man of the South,does the Olde Man of the North once again..with El Vez & the Centuries, Merry MEX-mas 2025. El Vez the Mexican Elvis, established in 1988 has toured around the world, has opened for Bowie, Kiss & even Bob Dylan. He has been a question on Jeopardy, been on Oprah, The Tonight show & has had his gold lame Mariachi suit displayed at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. El Vez has been touring his costuming changing Holiday themed Christmas Espectaculo since 1995.

12/18

Death Angel

The 10th Annual Another DEATH ANGEL X-Mas Show 2025

12/18

Monophonics

The psychedelic soul group that has become a global and streaming phenomenon, hailed by NPR and the BBC, and selling out shows worldwide.

12/18

4 Non Blondes

12/18

A Very Special Evening with Smokey Robinson

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson’s career spans over four decades of hits. He has received numerous awards, including the GRAMMY Living Legend Award, NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award, Honorary Doctorate (Howard University), Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Arts Award from the President of the United States. He has also been inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Robinson founded The Miracles while still in high school. The group was Berry Gordy’s first vocal group, and it was at Robinson’s suggestion that Gordy started the Motown Record dynasty.

12/19

Death Angel

The 10th Annual Another DEATH ANGEL X-Mas Show 2025

12/19

Plain White T’s

August Hall

Plain White T’s are a Grammy-nominated pop-rock band from Illinois, best known for their hit “Hey There Delilah” and a catalog of catchy, heartfelt anthems.

12/19

Tony Glaser and The Party + Space Heater

Ivy Room

Winter Williams Presents feel good funk with Tony Glaser and The Party and Space Heater on Friday, December 19th at the Ivy Room in Albany, CA. Whether you’re looking for a joyful outing with friends & family or a solo adventure, this is it. All Quality Vibes welcome!

12/19

Terrapin Family Band Holiday Show

Don’t miss this holiday celebration with the Terrapin Family Band!

12/19

Embodied Groove Dance Class

12/19

The Mother Hips: Hipmas Annual Holiday Show – 30th Anniversary of ‘Part-Timer Goes Full’

30th Anniversary of ‘Part-Timer Goes Full’ Founded nearly 30 years ago, The Mother Hips caught their first big break before they’d even finished college, when legendary producer Rick Rubin signed the band to his American Recordings label. In the decades to come, the group would go on to release ten critically acclaimed studio albums and cement themselves as architects of a new breed of California rock and soul,

12/19

Merry Mex-mas 2025 ft El Vez & The Centuries, Duderella

post-modern Rock & Roll, rockabilly, latin rock El Vez & The Centuries -from Los Angeles, CA -Although musician/ performance artist Robert Lopez got his start playing in noted LA punk bands The Zeros and Catholic Discipline, it wasn’t long before he started performing as a character that would bring him notoriety for much of the rest of his life – El Vez, The Mexican Elvis. One part parody, one part tribute, and one part commentary about the Mexican-American experience; Lopez has brought levity, as well as darker insights, over the course of more than a dozen albums studded with unconventional Elvis covers like “En El Barrio” (“In The Ghetto”) and “Immigration Time” (“Suspicious Minds”) that are as likely to borrow licks from The King, as they are Public Image Limited, Iggy Pop, Kim Wilde, or The Jam. In what is nearly a holiday tradition, December finds Lopez again kicking off El Vez’s Mex-Mas tour where he, his band, and his…

12/19

ORGONE

Orgone is a pillar of West Coast soul music, maintaining an unmissable touring presence for more than a decade. The group’s arresting intensity, impeccable playing style, and undeniable, irresistible chemistry have earned them the reputation as one of the tightest bands of the modern era. Fresh off of doubling as the studio band for discodelic sensation Say She She and circling the globe as the live band for their wildly successful world tour, Orgone is back in California and coming in hot with Chimera, a fire-breathing spectacle of psychedelic Afro-soul.

12/19

Con Funk Shun (8 & 10pm)

Bay Area’s Legends of Funk & Soul 5th Annual Home for the Holidays Reunion: All Aboard the LOVE TRAIN: A Holiday Reunion Celebration of Funk & Soul with CONFUNKSHUN. This season, let the groove guide you home as Bay Area funk icons CONFUNKSHUN return to Yoshi’s Oakland for their 5th annual Home for the Holidays celebration. It’s more than a concert–it’s a soulful reunion gift wrapped in rhythm, nostalgia, and pure holiday joy. From timeless hits to festive bangers off their 2024 album Home for Xmas, plus an exclusive sneak peek at unreleased songs from their upcoming project Smooth Jukebox, this night is built for dancing, reminiscing, and vibing out with the ones you know & love.

12/20

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

12/20

The Mother Hips: Hipmas Annual Holiday Show w/ Elliott Peck Band

Founded nearly 30 years ago, The Mother Hips caught their first big break before they’d even finished college, when legendary producer Rick Rubin signed the band to his American Recordings label. In the decades to come, the group would go on to release ten critically acclaimed studio albums and cement themselves as architects of a new breed of California rock and soul,

12/20

Terrapin Winterfest: The Terrapin Family Band

The Terrapin Family Band returns to the Guild Theatre as part of Terrapin Winterfest! Featuring Grahame Lesh, Ross James, Alex Koford, and Jason Crosby, the Family Band carries on the Terrapin tradition of joy, community, and musical exploration. About the Terrapin Family Band: Using the Grateful Dead songbook as a springboard for reinterpretation and as inspiration to create original material, the musicians in the Terrapin Family Band are inspired as much by one another as they were by the diverse group of influences that they brought to the table. As a result, the music conveys friendship, respect, warmth, spontaneous conversation and companionship for listeners and performers alike.

12/20

Con Funk Shun (7:30 & 9:30pm)

12/21

The Allman Betts Family Revival

The Allman Betts Family Revival returns to The Fillmore for its annual tour celebrating Gregg Allman’s birthday and the enduring legacy of the Allman Brothers Band. Led by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, the show brings together family, friends, and special guests for a night of soulful Southern rock, blues, and jam classics.

12/21

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party!

12/21

A Holiday Tribute to Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas ft Jason Crosby (Afternoon Show)

Celebrate the season with multi-instrumentalist Jason Crosby and friends as they bring Vince Guaraldi’s beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack to life. This family-friendly show captures the timeless spirit of the Peanuts holiday classic with live jazz interpretations of favorites like “Linus and Lucy” and “Christmas Time Is Here.”

12/21

A Holiday Tribute to Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas ft Jason Crosby

12/21

The Mother Hips: Hipmas Annual Holiday Show – Acoustic Matinee w/ AJ Lee & Jan Purat

12/21

Terrapin Winterfest: The Terrapin Family Band

The Terrapin All-Stars take the Guild stage to recreate one of the Grateful Dead’s most legendary concerts: The Closing of Winterland, 12/31/78. This special lineup features: Grahame Lesh (on bass), Stu Allen, Scott Guberman, Sunshine (Garcia) Becker, Sean Nelson, and Alex Koford – plus more to be announced soon. Don’t miss this powerhouse ensemble honoring a historic night of music! About ‘The Closing of Winterland’: On December 31, 1978, the Grateful Dead said goodbye to San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom with one of the most legendary concerts in their storied history. The marathon performance stretched past midnight into the early hours of New Year’s Day, a joyful farewell to a beloved venue that had hosted countless nights of music and community.

12/21

Con Funk Shun (7 & 9pm)

12/23

Tom Constanten Benefit: A Grateful Dead Night

The Bay Area’s legendary Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center will host a special benefit concert, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 8:00PM, bringing together friends, fellow musicians, and fans to honor the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and longtime Grateful Dead keyboardist. The evening will feature live performances from members of the extended Grateful Dead family and Bay Area roots musicians, celebrating Constanten’s enduring contributions to music and helping to raise funds for medical costs while he battles lung cancer.

12/26

Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes

San Francisco’s own Chuck Prophet brings his signature rock-and-roll storytelling to a new groove with His Cumbia Shoes — a high-energy band blending Prophet’s sharp songwriting with Latin rhythms and dance-floor spirit. Expect a joyful mix of new tunes from Wake the Dead and reimagined favorites in a celebration of life, rhythm, and California soul.

12/26

Jerry’s Middle Finger

It’s no longer a secret that California-based Jerry’s Middle Finger (JMF) delivers the best Jerry Garcia Band tribute experience in the world – performing and celebrating the music of JGB with unparalleled sound and energy.

12/27

Karl Denson’s Sexy 69th Birthday Celebration

Karl Denson (born December 27, 1956) is an American funk and jazz saxophonist, flutist and vocalist from Santa Ana, California. He plays with The Rolling Stones, and leads his own group, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe (KDTU). He co-founded The Greyboy Allstars (GBA), and continues to tour with both KDTU and GBA as well as The Rolling Stones.

12/27

RuPaul DJ Set

The Midway

Electroluxx & The Midway present: RuPaul DJ Se

12/27

Disco Night with Pride and Joy

Boogie down to your favorite disco hits performed live by Pride & Joy, the Bay Area’s Favorite Party Band!

12/27

Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express

Beloved San Francisco songwriter and guitarist Chuck Prophet takes the stage with his longtime band, The Mission Express — featuring his wife, Stephanie Finch, on keys and vocals. Together they deliver a soulful mix of rock ‘n’ roll, Americana, and streetwise storytelling, blending wit, grit, and heart in songs that feel both timeless and distinctly San Francisco.

12/27

Jerry’s Middle Finger

12/27

Thievery Corporation w/ Halou

Thievery Corporation is an American electronic music duo consisting of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton. Their musical style mixes elements of dub, acid jazz, reggae, Indian classical, Middle Eastern music, hip hop, electronica, and Brazilian music, including bossa nova.+ HALOU is the sound of tension held beautifully in place. A Bay Area outfit built around the creative nucleus of Rebecca and Ryan Coseboom, a duo whose work lands somewhere between atmosphere and confrontation.

12/28

Yo La Tengo / Luna

Indie icons Yo La Tengo and Luna share the stage at The Fillmore for a night of dreamy guitars, hypnotic grooves, and nostalgic charm. Yo La Tengo brings their signature blend of fuzzed-out rock and delicate pop, while Luna delivers sleek, shimmering tones and cool, melodic sway. Together they embody the sound that defined indie rock in the ’90s and beyond.

12/28

Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: HUCK PROPHET AND HIS CUMBIA SHOES Wake The Dead, Chuck Prophet’s extraordinary new album recorded with ÀQiensave?, dives headfirst into the world of Cumbia music. The songs are intoxicatingly rhythmic, all but demanding you move your body while you listen. There are flashes of rock and roll, punk, surf, and soul, wrapped up in the rich legacy of a genre that traces its roots back hundreds of years and thousands of miles.

12/29

Yo La Tengo / Luna

12/30

Monophonics

Monophonics has steadily built a reputation as a consistent band with a unique sound. Well crafted songs and records are matched by an energetic live performance. A heavenly signature style: Pure timeless heavy soul and warm textures of psychedelic rock. This is a band that revels in the past, taking you back to the stylings of the late 60s and early 70s, while always keeping its feet positioned in the present, looking ahead to the future. Front man, vocalist & keyboardist Kelly Finnigan always leads with power.

12/31

Los Lobos

Los Lobos (pronounced [los _lo_os], Spanish for “the Wolves”) is a Mexican American rock group from East Los Angeles, California. Their music is influenced by rock and roll, Tex-Mex, country, zydeco, folk, R&B, blues, brown-eyed soul, and traditional music such as cumbia, boleros and norteos. The band rose to international stardom in 1987, when their version of “La Bamba” peaked at the top of the Billboard Hot 100,

12/31

Stu Allen & Mars Hotel

Hopmonk Tavern Novato

Led by acclaimed guitarist-singer Stu Allen (of Phil Lesh & Friends, Melvin Seals & JGB) on guitar, a revolving cast of incredibly talented musicians inhabits Mars Hotel, drawing from the Grateful Dead’s vast catalog to delight Deadheads and music fans of all generations. A Mars Hotel show is always an energetic evening of good vibes, good music, and good community.

12/31

Eric Lindell NYE

New Orleans-based singer/songwriter and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Eric Lindell melds West Coast rock, swampy Gulf Coast R&B, hard country, and Memphis soul in a hybrid American roots music that, while thoroughly respectful of traditions, blazes a trail of its own.

12/31

Monophonics New Year’s Eve Party

Ring in 2026 with Bay Area favorites Monophonics, bringing their signature blend of psychedelic soul, funk, and vintage groove to Mill Valley for an unforgettable New Year’s celebration. Frontman Kelly Finnigan leads the charge with powerful vocals and keys, setting the vibe for a night of dancing, good energy, and soulful countdown magic. Optional pre-show cocktail party with appetizers and hosted bar available.

12/31

Yo La Tengo / Luna

12/31

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers – A NYE Celebration

Multiple award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader Tommy Castro is a California-based blues and rock powerhouse. For over four decades, he’s captivated audiences with his soul-drenched vocals, searing guitar work, and high-energy live shows. As frontman of the telepathically tight and wildly raucous Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, he’s released 17 albums that span a wide stylistic range–from horn-driven R&B and hot-blooded soul to gritty, stripped-down rock and electric blues.

12/31

New Year’s Eve with Tainted Love + Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, DJ Omar

Special New Year’s Eve with Tainted Love, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, DJ Omar and appearances by, Dolphina, the Girl in the Fishbowl! Ticket price includes traditional midnight balloon drop, hats, party favors, and a complimentary glass of champagne! Cocktail Attire / Black Tie Optional A Tainted Love performance is like reliving the 80’s in a way you have never before, phenomenal songs, great moves, iconic video projections, and seven of the most charismatic and accomplished musicians you’ll ever see. Based out of San Francisco, Tainted Love headlines coast to coast at major clubs, ballrooms, and rock venues, nationally celebrated high-energy show has founded a loyal fan base across the country; — from 80’s junkies and enthusiasts, to music fans of all ages. Their growing devotees love to sing and groove along to all the greatest hits of the 80’s. + Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys Since forming in 1988 in Southern California, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite…

12/31

The Crooked Stuff w/ Kronosaurus Flex – NYE!

The Crooked Stuff busted down the doors of the Crazy Horse in January ’24 and staked its claim as one of the freshest new sounds we’ve ever heard here. When they returned this past March, it was readily apparent this is exactly the type of departure that music lovers crave for the ultimate, out-of-the-box New Year’s Eve experience. We’re talking hands-in-the-air, sexy, funky, pulsing disco, sonic gyrations! Based in the Marin County hamlet of Fairfax, this outfit is a cross-pollinated hybrid of electronic rock, disco punk, heavy soul and sub-bumping beats. With threads of influential DNA from LCD Soundsystem, Devo, Daft Punk, The Headhunters, Prodigy, Talking Heads and an array of other psychedelic synth-punk experiences

01/12

Mustard Plug + The Toasters

Two legendary ska bands unite for a high-energy night of punk-infused grooves and unstoppable dance vibes! From Grand Rapids’ DIY heroes Mustard Plug, celebrating over 30 years of ska-punk anthems, to New York’s The Toasters, America’s longest-running ska band and pioneers of the 3rd Wave movement–this is a must-see double bill for ska fans old and new.

01/27

Say She She

August Hall

Say She She are a Brooklyn-based “discodelic soul” trio whose Cut & Rewind Tour brings their funky harmonies and dancefloor grooves to stages worldwide.

01/29

AJ Lee and Blue Summit

AJ Lee & Blue Summit are an award-winning, energetic, charming, and technically jaw-dropping band quickly rising on the national roots music scene. Based in Santa Cruz, California, the group met as teenagers, picking and jamming together as kids at local bluegrass festivals until one day, they decided they would be a band. Currently made up of AJ Lee on mandolin, fiddler Jan Purat, and guitarists Scott Gates and Sullivan Tuttle<

02/03

Rickie Lee Jones

Rickie Lee Jones is an American musician, storyteller and two-time Grammy winner who has been inspiring pop culture for decades, beginning with her star-making self-titled debut, followed by the seminal Pirates. Named the “premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation” by The New Yorker, and “The Duchess of Coolsville” by Time magazine, Jones released her Grammy-nominated album Pieces of Treasure in 2023, a reunion with Russ Titelman, who produced her first two records.

02/04

Andy Frasco & The U.N.

Andy Frasco & The U.N. bring a wild, feel-good blend of rock, soul, and funk led by the charismatic Frasco — part rock preacher, part party starter. Known for high-energy shows packed with crowd interaction, humor, and heart, the band’s latest album Growing Pains showcases Frasco’s evolution as a songwriter while keeping the good vibes rolling.

02/04

Rickie Lee Jones

02/06

Beats Antique

Beats Antique is a U.S.-based experimental world fusion and electronic music group. Formed in 2007 in conjunction with producer Miles Copeland, the group has become noted for their mix of different genres as well as their live shows, which mix samples and heavy percussives with Tribal Fusion dance and performance art. David Satori, Zoe Jakes, Tommy “Sidecar” Cappel

02/17

Suzanne Vega