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19 February 2026

BISS List 2.19.26 Spotlight on Casa Del Sol’s House of Love (2.26) + The Best of BISS This Week

Happy Mardi Gras + Happy Lunar New Year, BISS Listers 💛 Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year both landed on Tuesday of this week. Different traditions. Different histories. Same day. One is brass bands, beads, and joyful chaos. The other centers on renewal, intention, and fresh starts. Celebration and reflection sharing the same space feels right. This past week carried both energies. Big rooms and intimate ones. Deep grooves. Packed dance floors. Thoughtful community contributions.... Read More

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04/20

Throwing Muses, Now, DJ Andy Cabic

The Chapel

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Throwing Muses released their new album ‘Moonlight Concessions’ in 2025 via Fire Records. The album follows their acclaimed ‘Sun Racket’ from 2020, a heady set filled with tough and tender tales spiked with surreal imagery. ‘Moonlight Concessions’ goes back to basics, a return for Throwing Muses to their esoteric off-kilter best courtesy of Kristin Hersh’s pin-sharp sketches and their suitably abrasive musical arrangements, a collection of snippets from everyday life.

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04/20

GamperDrums Presents:ZinggFlower: A tribute to Drew Zingg

Biscuits & Blues

Join us for a night of world-class musicianship as GamperDrums presents ZinggFlower: a tribute to Drew Zingg, featuring Michael Emenau, Ben Misterka, Chili Corder, Sascha Jacobsen, and Chris Gamper

04/22

Jenny Kerr Band

Madrone Art Bar

Jenny Kerr Band Swampy original Americana. Authentic SF music, no gimmicks. Songs about dogs. And leavin’. And comin’ back again. 7-9pm

04/22

The Soul Sessions: ft. Tarus Mateen & Marvin ‘Smitty’ Smith w/Joe Warner

Black Cat

JaZzLine INSTITUTE presents The Soul Sessions: an electrifying live music series bringing the Bay Area’s finest to the stage at Black Cat every Wednesday night, March through May. Experience world-class musicianship up close in an intimate setting where jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B collide.

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04/22

Anna Elva & Friends ft Reed Mathis: A Grateful Dead Night

Ashkenaz

Join us Wednesday, April 22nd for the return of Anna Elva & Friends featuring Reed Mathis!

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04/23

(NOLA) Butcher Brown Big Band with Special Guest Nigel Hall

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans

Butcher Brown bring their genre-blurring mix of jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, and R&B to town with a special one-night-only Big Band set that reflects their Virginia roots and restless musical curiosity. Known for carving out a sound all their own over 15+ years and a deep catalog of releases, this show leans big, bold, and exploratory. The night gets even funkier with special guest Nigel Hall, whose powerhouse vocals and keys bring pure soul, groove, and serious New Orleans energy to the stage.

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04/23

Value Select

Ivy Room

Planet Booty’s presents: Booty Camp Spring Break 4 Thursdays In April! Planet Booty’s presents: Booty Camp Spring Break their second ever Bay Area residency and first since 2022. Happening on the four Thursday’s in April each night features a dance heavy lineup of funk, disco, R&B, and comedy that will celebrate all aspects of their eclectic community. Complete with merit badges – every night will have a theme ranging from radical joy, body positivity, inclusivity, and living your best life – Booty Camp will be the ultimate escape from the tumult of our times

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04/23

ZHENIIA: ‘Saraab’ Album Release Show (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat

San Francisco-based bassist, trombonist, composer, and arranger Leela Paymai (ZHENIIA) grew up steeped in the sounds of Persian Pop music–Googoosh, Marjan, Dariush–before landing in the Bay Area and diving headfirst into the tangled, boundary-less world of modern jazz. What emerged is ZHENIIA: a genre-blurring, emotionally charged project that filters ancestral memory through a contemporary lens.

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04/24

Cory Wong w/ Devon Gilfillian, Stephen Day

The Warfield

Lost in the Wonder: Cory Wong is a Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer, and producer celebrated for his explosive live energy, razor-sharp funk grooves, and boundary-pushing collaborations across genres. Known for blending the technical precision of jazz with the infectious spirit of funk, pop, and soul, Wong has carved out a singular space as one of modern music’s most dynamic and joyful performers. A Minneapolis native, Cory first rose to international prominence through his work with Vulfpeck, where his rhythmic guitar playing and magnetic stage presence helped define the band’s sound and live aesthetic.

04/24

(NOLA) AXIAL TILT: A Grateful Dead Celebration ft Stu Allen, Rob Eaton, Mitch Stein,Lisa Mackey, Skip Vangela, Dino English, and Wally Ingram

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans

A two-night Grateful Dead celebration comes to New Orleans with AXIAL TILT, honoring the music, spirit, and deep improvisational legacy of the Grateful Dead in true NOLA style. Featuring members of Phil Lesh & Friends, Dark Star Orchestra, and Mars Hotel, the lineup includes Stu Allen, Rob Eaton, Mitch Stein, Lisa Mackey, Skip Vangelas, Dino English, and Wally Ingram for extended acoustic and electric sets with no repeats between nights. Happening April 24-25 at the intimate Cafe Istanbul, expect long jams, Mad Alchemy lights, and serious Deadhead joy.

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04/24

Pete Rodriguez Quintet (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat

Trumpeter, vocalist, and percussionist Pete Rodrguez, featured on three Grammy-winning records, commands the stage with fiery energy and masterful artistry. He’s collaborated with legends like Tito Puente, Branford Marsalis, and Eddie Palmieri. His original compositions highlight his incredible technique and sound.

04/24

El Ten Eleven, Misandrist

Felton Music Hall

El Ten Eleven’s Nowhere Faster, the duo’s 16th release, was forged within that unease. Across eight tracks, it considers not just nothingness but velocity–the strange urgency that propels us forward even when the destination remains unclear. We are committed to acceleration, convinced speed itself might save us. The 33-minute album slows just long enough to pose the harder questions: what are we running from, and what do we think we can outrun? That tension appears even in the album’s artwork, once again created with longtime collaborator Rob Fleming. It depicts a classic liminal space: familiar, anonymous, quietly unsettling. A stained glass-colored building and a streetlamp blur at the edges, suggesting motion that feels less like escape than enclosure–the kind that traps rather than transports.

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04/24

Bella Rayne Band, Love Mischief

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol

KC Turner Presents: 18 year old Bella Rayne is a self-taught guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, born in the mountains of North Carolina and raised in coastal Mendocino, California, whose bold blend of jam band energy, Southern-tinged rock, ’90s grunge grit, and psychedelic spirit is rapidly capturing attention across the U.S

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04/24

Chris Zanardi & The High Beamz w/ Elmo

Boom Boom Room

Chris Zanardi & The High Beamz 11:30-2am!! Feat: Andrew Ferren on Saxophone & Chris Zanardi on electric Guitar w/Elmo 9:30-11:15

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04/25

Angelique Kidjo

Bing Concert Hall

Presented by Stanford Live: Called “Africa’s premier diva” by TIME magazine, Angelique Kidjo is a Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter who crosses West African traditions from her childhood in Benin with elements of R&B, funk, jazz, and European and Latin musical traditions.

04/25

(NOLA) AXIAL TILT: A Grateful Dead Celebration ft Stu Allen, Rob Eaton, Mitch Stein,Lisa Mackey, Skip Vangela, Dino English, and Wally Ingram

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans

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04/25

Pete Rodriguez Quintet (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat

04/25

El Ten Eleven, Misandrist

Bottom of the Hill

El Ten Eleven, Post-punk, Psychedelic rock-from Los Angeles, CA -We like to believe our lives can be shaped into stories clean arcs, legible meaning but life refuses the outline. Instead, it moves bluntly and without apology, indifferent to our sense of order. Events pile up without resolution, momentum divorced from di rection, motion confused for progress. Sometimes the only refuge left is the nowhere of our own minds. El Ten Eleven’s Nowhere Faster , the duo’s 16th release, was forged within that unease.

04/25

KT Tunstall

Felton Music Hall

KT Tunstall has always lived in pursuit of creative evolution. The Grammy-nominated, Brit Award-winning Scottish artist made an indelible mark on the music world with her 2004 multi-platinum debut Eye to the Telescope, immediately establishing herself as a formidable force. Nearly two decades on, Tunstall’s career has spanned an eclectic array of genres – from introspective folk tblistering rock and experimental electro-pop – while she has remained one of the most iconic live performers of her generation/

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04/25

Pete Floyd (Pink Floyd Tribute)

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol

Step into the mesmerizing world of Pete Floyd, a premier Pink Floyd tribute band based in Northern California. Pete Floyd is more than just a cover band, they’re dedicated to taking their fans on a voyage through Pink Floyd’s discography, recreating the vibrant sound and immersive experience of Pink Floyd’s legendary catalog.

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04/25

18th Annual Beer Blossom ft The Pulsators, Tracorum, Dgiin, and Tumbleweed Soul

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol

The Pulsators – 12PM, Tumbleweed Soul Duo – 1:30PM, Tracorum – 2PM, Dgiin – 4:30PM HopMonk Sebastopol – Outdoor Venue & the Abbey

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04/25

Boot Juice w/ Trianna Feruza & The Heavy Hitters

Moe's Alley

This 7-piece band from Davis has done things the old-fashioned way – earning everything they have with blood, sweat and tears shed on stages throughout the region. It’s been more sweat than anything else based on the practically inhuman volume of energy output they generate throughout the course of their relentless performances. Boot Juice defies the typical assumption that a big band with horns is sticking to the well-worn path of funk and jazz. They certainly infuse those genres into the mix. More than anything though, this is an unabashed cosmic rock band intent on taking audiences into an alternate dimension of pure freedom and dance euphoria where the outside world ceases to exist.

04/25

Bon Bon Vivant (6:15 & 8pm)

Cafe Negril

04/26

(NOLA) Current Futures ft Robert Walter, Stanton Moore, Will Bernard, Chris Stillwell, and Skerik

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans

Current Futures brings a deep-groove, Hammond-soaked night led by Robert Walter of The Greyboy Allstars, joined by Stanton Moore, Will Bernard, Chris Stillwell, and Skerik. Expect exploratory funk, jazz, and improvisation from a powerhouse lineup in an intimate setting. Happening Sunday, April 26 at Cafe Istanbul as part of Cafe Istanbul Nightfest.

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04/26

Pete Rodriguez Quintet (7 & 9:30pm)

Black Cat

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04/27

(NOLA) Inaugural Bayou RenDAZEvous:12 Hours – 2 Stages – 10 Supergroups

The Broadside

Music starts at 2:30 pm and rages until 2:30 am. The NOLA All-Stars, Frequinox, The Breaks – Eddie Roberts, Stanton Moore, Robert Walter, Tchoup Making Sense, Eric Krasno-Will Blades-Otis McDonald, NOLA Legacy Coalition, Good Enough For Good Times, Papa Mali’s Shantytown Underground, Slugger, The Night Owls of Funk

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04/27

GamperDrums Presents:ZinggFlower: A tribute to Drew Zingg

Biscuits & Blues

Join us for a night of world-class musicianship as GamperDrums presents ZinggFlower: a tribute to Drew Zingg, featuring Michael Emenau, Ben Misterka, Chili Corder, Sascha Jacobsen, and Chris Gamper

04/28

Holly Bowling

Sweetwater Music Hall

Whether behind the piano on a windswept mountainous cliff, at a hallowed venue such as Carnegie Hall, or playing shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most legendary musicians in history, solo pianist Holly Bowling subverts convention with virtuosic playing, emotional immersion, and a thirst for invention. Acclaimed by Rolling Stone, Billboard, Relix, and more and sought-after by icons such as Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, and Warren Haynes, she once again flips the script on her 2020 album and second reimagining of Grateful Dead staples entitled Seeking All That’s Still Unsung. “When you go to see someone play solo piano, you’re not expecting them to stand up, pluck the strings, drum on the frame, hit the strings with mallets, or place magnets and EBows inside of the piano,” she smiles

04/28

Lily Allen

The Masonic

Performs West End Girl: Lily Rose Beatrice Allen (born 2 May 1985) is an English singer, songwriter, and actress. Her accolades include a Brit Award as well as nominations for a Grammy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award. Allen’s musical career began in 2005 when she was signed to Regal Recordings and began publishing her vocal recordings on the social networking site Myspace.

04/29

(NOLA) NOLATET ft Mike Dillon, Brian Haas, James Singleton, and Johnny Vidacovich

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans

NOLATET brings a one-night-only hit of fearless, groove-forward modern jazz featuring Mike Dillon, Brian Haas, James Singleton, and Johnny Vidacovich. Built on one of New Orleans’ most legendary rhythm sections and driven by deep improvisation, the band blends jazz roots with edge, swagger, and in-the-moment exploration. Catch them Wednesday, April 29 at the intimate Cafe Istanbul.

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04/29

The Soul Sessions: Joe Warner, Dante ‘Taz’ Roberson, Michael ‘Tiny’ Lindsey & Angelo Luster

Black Cat

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04/30

(NOLA) Wil Blades & Friends ft Donald Harrison Jr., Otis McDonald, and Bill Summers

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans

Wil Blades leads an all-star night of deep groove and improvisation with Donald Harrison Jr., Otis McDonald, and Bill Summers, centering on soulful Hammond B-3 fire and serious rhythmic conversation. With roots stretching from Bay Area funk to New Orleans jazz royalty, this lineup brings history, muscle, and modern edge together on one stage. Catch this heavyweight collaboration at Cafe Istanbul.

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04/30

An Intimate Evening with Molly Tuttle & Ketch Secor

The Guild Theatre

Molly Tuttle is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and virtuosic guitarist whose innovative blend of bluegrass, Americana, pop, and rock has made her one of the most dynamic artists in modern roots music. In 2025, she released her boldest statement yet, the critically acclaimed So Long Little Miss Sunshine, nominated for two GRAMMY¨ Awards–Best Americana Album and Best Americana Performance for the lead single “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark.” Recorded in Nashville with producer Mike Joyce (Orville Peck, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson), the album marks Tuttle’s fifth full-length release and her most ambitious reinvention to date: a vibrant, deeply personal body of work rooted in self-acceptance and transformation.

04/30

PHER Sings the Blues (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat

Standards. Stories. Songs reborn in jazz. Joined by a trio of master musicians, PHER revisits the music that raised him — honoring legacy, fatherhood, and the blues at the center of it all.

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04/30

Stinkfoot Orchestra ft Napoleon Murphy Brock

Cornerstone Berkeley

14 piece Zappa tribute

04/30

MuZiek (Ziek McCarter)

Madrone Art Bar

Live MuZiek Moments of Atonement Moments of Amuzement Elektric Eclectic Soul, Funk, R&B

05/01

(NOLA) Melvin Seals & JGB + Special Guest Donald Harrison Jr.

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans

**Melvin Seals & JGB** return with their signature Hammond B-3-driven blend of soul, gospel, funk, and psychedelic jam, channeling the enduring spirit of the Jerry Garcia Band. This night features special guest **Donald Harrison Jr.**, bringing deep New Orleans roots and high-level improvisation to the mix. Happening at **Cafe Istanbul** with no songs repeated all weekend.

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05/01

Kat Robichaud’s Misfit Cabaret BLOOM

Great American Music Hall

Misfit Cabaret BLOOM “From the ashes of what once was, I rise–not as who I was, but as who I was always meant to become.” From the barren shackles of winter, a single bud appears from the snow, stretching her face to the sun, just breaking from the clouds. As The Light kisses her dewy nose, she shyly unfurls her fledgling leaves, coyly beckoning her family of flora and fauna to awaken and begin in their rebirth. The Dead Things have served their purpose, and in their wake, new life grows strong and wild, dancing in the beauty of a new dawn. The cockroach, creatures of everlasting life, sparkles in all her glory as the stunning Banbury Cross gives a dewy rhinestone covered sheen to earth’s most despised insect. Goddess Carlotta Di Carlo and Fey creature Oliver Branch welcome spring in a daring tribute. Violette On The Rocks sheds her thorns as she embodies the first rose of spring. And…

05/01

An Intimate Evening with Molly Tuttle & Ketch Secor

Sweetwater Music Hall

Molly Tuttle and Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show are engaged, having announced their relationship and engagement in December 2025. The couple, who met at the Ryman Auditorium, are active collaborators, with Tuttle featuring on Secor’s work and vice-versa, and they are touring together as a duo in 2025

05/01

April & Monroe Grisman – The Beautiful Hang Gang + Pardon The Interupption

HopMonk Tavern Novato

Co-Bill show with April & Monroe Grisman – The Beautiful Hang Gang + Pardon The Interupption

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05/01

(NOLA) Bayou Rendezvous: 13 Hours – 2 Stages – 9 Supergroups

The Broadside

Music starts at 6:30 pm and rages until 7:30 am. Doors open at 5:30pm. DJ LOGIC, RIVER ECKERT BAND, BIG CHIEF JUAN PARDO & special guest JOJO HERMANN (Widespread Panic), Kirk Joseph (Dirty Dozen), Jake Eckert (NOLA Suspects), Eddie Christmas (NOLA Suspects), Brad Walker (NOLA Suspects), & Special Guests, THE RUMBLE, Artist at Large-DOMINGO “SUNNY” ORTIZ, (Widespread Panic), SGT. SPLENDOR (Kate Vargas, Eric McFadden (P-Funk), Norwood Fisher (Fishbone), Simon Lott, Charlie Wooton), EDDIE ROBERTS (New Mastersounds)-DJ LOGIC-DESHAWN “D’VIBES” ALEXANDER (Christone “Kingfish” Ingram)-ALVIN FORD JR (Pretty Lights)-NORWOOD FISHER-SPECIAL GUESTS, ERIC KRASNO (Soulive)-STANTON MOORE (Galactic)-ROBERT WALTER (Greyboy All-Stars), POLYRHYTHMICS, SUNRISE BREAKFAST JAM (Kevin Scott (Gov’t Mule), Rick Lollar (Jimmy Herring 5 of 7), CR Gruver (NOLA Suspects), Eddie Christmas (NOLA Suspects) & Special Guests), Artist at Large-ADRYON DE LEON 5:30 pm Doors. All Ages (except the barroom). This is a RAIN or SHINE event. Lineup and set times subject to change.

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05/02

(NOLA) Melvin Seals & JGB + Special Guest Robert Randolph

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans

**Melvin Seals & JGB** deliver a fresh, never-the-same-twice set of joyful, dance-fueled jam classics and deep cuts. Tonight’s special guest is **Robert Randolph**, whose fiery, soul-soaked guitar style adds a whole new dimension to the night. Another unique set at **Cafe Istanbul**, with zero repeats from Friday.

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05/02

(NOLA-LATE NIGHT) Pimps of Joytime

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans

Late-night alert: **Pimps Of Joytime** bring their only club appearance of Jazz Fest Week 2 to New Orleans for a 1:30am dance party celebrating the release of *Magic Moves* (technically early Sunday, 5/3). Known for blending Brooklyn beat, New Orleans soul, and global funk, the Pimps deliver a high-energy, sweat-it-out groove that’s equal parts swagger and musicianship. Catch this late, loud, and joyous release party at **Cafe Istanbul** with special guests and zero chill.

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05/02

Frank Zappa Tribute Night with Stinkfoot Orchestra

Lost On Main Chico

Attention Frank Zappa fans! The Stinkfoot Orchestra is a 14-piece ensemble tribute to Zappa featuring Zappa alumnus, Napoleon Murphy Brock! Don’t miss your chance to experience Zappa’s music the way it was meant to be played!

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05/02

Hames, Eleanor

Hotel Utah

Evening of Blues Rock: At just 28 years old, HAMES is a highly respected blues rock artist, singer, and guitarist with a large following in the USA. He is from Boston, MA and is based out in SoCal. He has amassed his career from going viral on social media for his guitar and singing videos. He is one of the next big blues players coming up from the younger generation. + Eleanor is an artist and worshipper based in Nashville, TN. Her lyrics and melodies serve those who are longing to find deeper intimacy with God in every season – whether in joy or sorrow.

05/02

Dazz Band (7:30 & 9:30pm)

Yoshi's Oakland

Feel-good funk, smooth grooves, and nonstop party vibes: In 2026, The Dazz Band proudly celebrates 50 Years of Dazz: The Legacy Lives Loud! The story began in 1976, when nine gifted musicians rehearsed relentlessly inside a Cleveland warehouse driven by discipline and belief. “It was like a nine-to-five job, five days a week,” recalled founder Bobby Harris. That commitment paid off, leading the group, then known as Kinsman Dazz, to sign their first recording contract with 20th Century Records that same year. Led by saxophonist Bobby Harris, the group released their first single, Might as Well Forget About Loving You followed by their self-titled debut album, Kinsman Dazz, in 1977. This marked the first ot two Kinsman Dazz albums produced by Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson of Earth, Wind and Fire. The project captivated listeners with a musically rich sound, defined by tight rhythms, jazzy chord progressions, expansive horn sections, sophisticated arrangements, and smooth vocal harmonies. Their growing success attracted…

05/03

(NOLA) Garaj Mahal ft Kai Eckhardt, Oz Ezzeldin, Fareed Haque, and Greg Fundis

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans

**Garaj Mahal** delivers a high-level fusion of jazz, funk, and global influences, blending deep improvisation with serious dance-floor pull. Featuring Kai Eckhardt, Fareed Haque, Oz Ezzeldin, and Greg Fundis, the band brings decades of shared musical chemistry and adventurous groove to every set. Catch this intimate, shut-up-and-listen-meets-move-your-feet experience at **Cafe Istanbul**.

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05/03

(NOLA-LATE NIGHT) Fareed Haque Trio ft Herlin Riley & Mark Brooks

Cafe Istanbul New Orleans

Late-night alert and Nightfest finale: **Fareed Haque** closes out Cafe Istanbul Nightfest with a one-of-a-kind trio set alongside New Orleans legends **Herlin Riley** and **Mark Brooks**. Blending jazz, global influences, and fearless improvisation, this is the first time these three world-class players have taken the stage together. Doors at 11:30pm, music at midnight (early 5/4) at **Cafe Istanbul** for a fitting, high-level sendoff to the week.

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05/03

Blackfest 2026 ft J.I.D. & Samara Cyn

Frost Amphitheater

The Black Family Gathering Committee and Stanford Live Present – HipHop – Blackfest is the largest free Hip-Hop/R&B festival in the Bay Area, hosted by the Black Family Gathering Committee at Stanford University. The annual event provides a space for the celebration and conscious consumption of Black culture and art by all. The event aims to bridge the gap between the Black communities of both Stanford and the Bay Area. SECURE YOUR FREE SPOT.

05/04

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

Great American Music Hall

Ben Harper is one of the premiere songwriters of his generation. He is also one of the most versatile and brave songwriters, fearlessly working in a cross-section of genres, ranging from pop, reggae and soul, to blues, rock, funk and folk.

05/05

The Wood Brothers

The Fillmore

The Wood Brothers bring their signature blend of folk, blues, gospel, and roots music to the stage with rich harmonies, deep grooves, and soulful songwriting. An intimate yet powerful live show that feels both timeless and right on time.

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05/05

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

Great American Music Hall

05/06

The Soul Sessions: Joe Warner, Dante ‘Taz’ Roberson, Michael ‘Tiny’ Lindsey & Angelo Luster

Black Cat

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05/08

The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton present AVTT/PTTN

The Masonic

Mike Patton and The Avett Brothers took the stage together to perform as the collaborative project AVTT/PTTN in front of a live audience for the first time, playing selections from their freshly released self-titled debut album. The performance took place on Tuesday as part of the Grammy Museum’s “New York Evening” series at NYC’s Loreto Theater at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, with Patton and the Avetts running through four songs from the LP: “Dark Night of the Soul,” “Heaven’s Breath,” “Eternal Love,” and “Received.”

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05/08

The Brothers Comatose

Rio Theatre

Moe’s Alley presents The Brothers Comatose! Fusing old school string band instrumentation with rock and roll exuberance, The Brothers Comatose cement their status as standard bearers of a thriving, innovative West Coast roots movement on their intoxicating new album, Golden Grass. Recorded with co-producers Greg Holden and Tim Bluhm, the collection is as diverse and enthralling as the California landscape itself.

05/08

Storm Large

Presidio Theatre

Storm Large is the famed musician, actor, playwright, and author well-known to Bay Area audiences from singing in The City’s clubs in the 1990s to her frequent guest appearances with Pink Martini. Known as a ‘vocal Swiss army knife,’ Large pushes the limits of the Great American Songbook and touches on jazz, rock, and pop with her flawless vibrato. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova and was seen on the 2021 season of America’s Got Talent. She has a cult-like following and we are thrilled to present her at the Presidio Theatre.

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05/08

Vinyl

Papermill Creek Saloon

Vinyl The band’s diverse sound and high energy shows were met with an overwhelmingly positive response from the start – selling out their first and every show played at their home club – The Sweetwater (over 100)

05/08

Bobby Rush + North Mississippi Allstars

The Guild Theatre

Blues icon Bobby Rush co-headlines with Modern Mississippi Hill Country torchbearers North Mississippi Allstars. Each delivers a full set before joining forces to celebrate their shared Mississippi roots. Rush, a three-time Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Fame inductee, is still touring strong at 91. North Mississippi Allstars, founded by brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson, bring their signature blend of Hill Country blues, sacred steel, and psychedelic jam energy. A powerful night of deep grooves and Southern legacy.

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05/09

Big Brother and The Holding Company

Almost Famous Wine Company

Big Brother & The Holding Company are considered, along with the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane, the pioneers of the “San Francisco Sound”. They are also the band that launched the career of Janis Joplin.

05/09

GZA of Wu-Tang Clan ft Phunky Nomads (7:30 & 9:30pm)

Yoshi's Oakland

Celebrating 30 years of Liquid Swords: “GZA, aka the Genius, was the most cerebral MC in the Wu-Tang Clan, as well as perhaps the most acclaimed. His cool, precise flow and intricate, literate rhymes weren’t as theatrical as Method Man or Ol’ Dirty Bastard, the two biggest commercial stars to spring from the collective. But among hip-hop aficionados, GZA was revered for his flawless technique and lyrical dexterity, and was considered by many to be the best pure rapper in the entire Clan. GZA was born Gary Grice on August 22, 1966, on Staten Island, New York, and shuttled between several other New York boroughs with various relatives during his childhood. He started learning rhymes by the earliest hip-hop MCs while spending time in the Bronx, and returned to Staten Island to share them with his cousins, who later became known as Ol’ Dirty Bastard and the RZA. In fact, the three of them first teamed up in the early…

05/10

Eric Johnson

The Guild Theatre

One of the most outstanding instrumentalists in rock over the past 40 years, Texas guitarist Eric Johnson was already a legend before he recorded his first album. By the early 1980s, many celebrated guitarists were singing the praises of this skinny kid from Austin with the mind-melting chops.

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05/10

Grateful Voodoo: Second Sundays ft Jim Talley, Anna Elva, Jeff Hobbs & more

Peri's Tavern

5 month residency at Peri’s Grateful Voodoo stirs up their funky gumbo of Grateful Dead and NOLA funk as they kick off their Second Sundays residency at Peri’s in Fairfax through the spring and summer featuring Jim Talley, Mark Karan, Matt Lazarus, J. P. McLean, Anna Elva, Jonny Mojo, Jen Rund, Jeff Hobbs and more!

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05/13

The Soul Sessions: Joe Warner, Dante ‘Taz’ Roberson, Michael ‘Tiny’ Lindsey & Angelo Luster

Black Cat

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05/14

Bread & Roses Spring Benefit Concert ft Ron Artis II and Rainbow Girls

Sweetwater Music Hall

The Bread & Roses 2026 Spring Benefit Concert celebrates our mission of bringing free live music to isolated audiences in a wide range of institutional settings in the San Francisco Bay Area. The event will feature performances by Ron Artis II and Rainbow Girls. Doors open at 5:30pm and show starts at 7:00pm.

05/14

Grace Bowers

The Guild Theatre

Grace Bowers is a 19-year-old, award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader who is undisputedly on a meteoric rise. Bowers cut her teeth playing in dive bars, inspired by a variety of music genres from rock and punk to R&B and funk.

05/14

Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis at 100 All-Star Jazz Centennial Celebration

Presidio Theatre

Featuring an All-Star lineup of today’s best jazz artists, Unlimited Miles keeps one foot rooted in the rich legacy of Miles Davis while the other leaps boldly into the future. Under the direction of Grammy-winning pianist and Monk’estra leader John Beasley, this jazz super group features former SFJAZZ Collective members trumpeter Sean Jones and saxophonist Mark Turner with guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, bassist Ben Williams, and drummer Terreon Gulley. The group delves deep into the visionary spirit and boundless creativity of Davis, exploring the vast directions his music continues to inspire. Beasley’s special arrangements will cover each decade of Davis’ chameleonic career.

05/15

Golden Road Gathering (5/15-5/17) ft STS9, Lettuce, Leftover Salmon, Hip Abduction, Brothers Comatose, Cimafunk, Polish Ambassador, Boombox and more

El Dorado County Fairgrounds

The Golden Road Gathering in Placerville, CA, is a vibrant, community-focused event that celebrates local culture, music, and the arts. Held annually in the heart of the historic Gold Country, the gathering features live performances, artisan vendors, food trucks, and workshops, creating a lively atmosphere that draws visitors from across the region. Enter to *WIN* a pair of VIP tickets!!

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05/15

Echo & The Bunnymen

The Masonic

Live 105 Presents: More Songs To Learn & Sing- Echo & the Bunnymen are an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bassist Les Pattinson – Liverpool, England Post-punk, new wave, neo-psychedelia

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05/15

Florence + The Machine

Chase Center

Florence + The Machine is bringing the Everybody Scream Tour to Chase Center on Friday, May 15, 2026.

05/16

Cimafunk

The UC Theatre

With a name and image that pays tribute to the Cimarrons – Cubans of African descent that resisted slavery – and music and showmanship that re-embodies funk legends from the last century, the medical-school student turned funk artist has developed into a musical force crafting the sonic future of the island and a global, cultural phenomenon that unites and celebrates blackness across borders, oceans and languages. Performing with La Tribu (The Tribe), his 9-piece band from Havana, Cimafunk has electrified global audiences on massive stages and worldwide temples of music, making a name for himself as one of the great showmen of today. After three consecutive Grammy nominations, a Latin Grammy nomination for “Record of the Year”

05/16

Leftover Salmon

The Guild Theatre

Since their earliest days as a forward thinking, progressive bluegrass band who had the guts to add drums to the mix and who was unafraid to stir in any number of highly combustible styles into their ever evolving sound, to their role as a pioneer of the modern jamband scene, to their current status as elder-statesmen of the scene who cast a huge influential shadow over every festival they play, Leftover Salmon has been a crucial link in keeping alive the traditional music of the past while at the same time pushing that sound forward with their own weirdly, unique style.

05/16

Combo Tezeta w/ Valley Wolf

Ivy Room

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

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05/17

Cimafunk

Moe's Alley

Erik Alejandro Iglesias Rodrguez (born 1989), known professionally as Cimafunk, is a Grammy-nominated Cuban musician known for mixing funk and hip hop with Cuban and Afro-Caribbean music. His most recent album, Pa’ Tu Cuerpa, was released in 2024

05/17

Josh Zee and Friends

Sweetwater Music Hall

Join us for a free show from Josh Zee and Friends! Josh Zee is Bay Area born & raised, and often praised as one of the best guitar players ever. Band credits include Protein, The Mother Truckers, Phantom Power.

05/19

The Afghan Whigs w/ Mercury Rev

The Fillmore

Live 105 welcomes The Afghan Whigs on their 40th Anniversary Tour, celebrating four decades of dark, soulful alt-rock, with special guests Mercury Rev. A night of cinematic sound, raw emotion, and iconic songs from two genre-defining bands.

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05/20

The Soul Sessions: Joe Warner, Dante ‘Taz’ Roberson, Michael ‘Tiny’ Lindsey & Angelo Luster

Black Cat

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05/22

Bottle Rock 2026 (5/22-24) ft Lorde, Lil Wayne, Teddy Swims, LCD Soundsystem, Foo Fighters, Zedd, Backstreet Boys, Sombr, Ludacris and more

Napa Valley Expo

EXPERIENCE BOTTLEROCK in Napa Ca. – A festival experience like no other. Eat world-class cuisine, drink exceptional beverages, experience unforgettable activities & sites, and listen to incredible live music–all in one weekend

05/22

Larkin Poe

The Guild Theatre

Larkin Poe “Bloom” BioLarkin Poe, the dynamic sister duo known for their electrifying blend of Southern rock, blues, and Americana, emergedonce again onto the musical landscape with “Bloom”, which was nominated for Best Americana Album in the 2026 Grammy Awards.

05/22

Ramblin’ Jack Elliott & Friends

The Freight

featuring Jason Crosby, Maria Muldaur, Eric & Suzy Thompson, Mike Beck, Lowell ‘Banana’ Levinger, Jessie DeNatale & Kathy Kallick

05/22

Mike Zito

Almost Famous Wine Company

Mike Zito (Royal Southern Brotherhood, Blood Brothers, Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers) is a powerhouse in modern blues rock. He’s an artist whose gritty guitar work, deeply human songwriting, and magnetic stage presence have made him a defining force in the genre. From smoke-filled bars in St. Louis to major festival stages around the world, he has built a career on emotional honesty, fearless playing, and an unshakable commitment to the song.

05/24

Better Than Ezra

The Guild Theatre

The best songs, records, and bands transport you back to the first moment you heard them each and every time they play. Whether you caught a house party gig after Better Than Ezra formed in 1988 at Louisiana State University, heard “Good” on the radio once it hit #1 in 1995, became a fan following Taylor Swift’s famous cover of “Breathless” in 2010, or saw them headlining sheds in 2018, you most likely never forgot that initial introduction to the New Orleans quartet founded by Kevin Griffin [lead vocals, guitar, piano] and Tom Drummond [bass, backing vocals].

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05/24

Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue ft Andre’s All-Stars & Lumination

Santos Meadow

Sunday, May 24 Memorial Day Weekend: One of Marin County’s most treasured events, our annual BBQ is a major source of funding for the department. Often called “one of the last great hippie stomps,” it draws thousands every Memorial Day weekend for hours of music, dancing, great food, and the chance to reconnect with old friends. Over the course of weeks, the old picnic grounds at the edge of Santos Meadow are transformed into a full-fledged fairground — complete with a bandshell, children’s rides, and massive amounts of barbecued chicken, crepes, beer, and wine. It’s an extraordinary community effort, powered entirely by volunteers, and it’s the best place to pick up one-of-a-kind MBVFD clothing and accessories.

05/27

Yellowcard, New Found Glory, Plain White T’s

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

LIVE 105 presents The Up Up Down Down Tour: Yellowcard is an American rock band who formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1997. Their official lineup currently consists of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Ryan Key, who was previously a guest vocalist, lead guitarist Ryan Mendez, bassist Josh Portman and violinist Sean Mackin. Mackin is the only remaining original member. Primarily a pop-punk group, their music is recognized for having a distinct and unique sound in its genre due to their prominent use of a violin.

05/27

The Soul Sessions: The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Septet

Black Cat

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05/29

Alabama Shakes

Greek Theatre

The Athens, AL-raised band, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, and bassist Zac Cockrell exploded onto the scene in 2012 with their debut album Boys & Girls, (ATO Records), which entered Billboard’s Independent Albums chart at No. 1. Boys & Girls earned the band multiple GRAMMY nominations and was hailed as one of the year’s best albums by numerous publications, including Rolling Stone, which also named lead single “Hold On” the #1 Best Song of 2012.

05/29

LP Giobbi

1015 Folsom

DJ Dials & 1015 Folsom Present: Leah Chisholm (born August 19, 1987), known professionally as LP Giobbi, an American DJ House, electronic, dance, music producer. As a classically-trained jazz pianist, she is known for her style of piano house music. Giobbi was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon. She graduated from UC Berkeley in 2008, having studied classical jazz piano

05/29

Mark Karan’s Budz

Papermill Creek Saloon

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

05/30

Terrapin Roadshow ft Grahame Lesh, Jackie Greene, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Jeremy Hoenig, Mookie Siegel, Elliott Peck w/ Brian Switzer, Adam Theis, Alex Kelly, Sheldon Brown, & Mads Tolling

Monte Rio Amphitheater

Bringing the Spirit of Terrapin Crossroads Back on the Road – Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family are proud to announce the return of the Terrapin Roadshow in 2026. More than a concert series, the Roadshow carries forward the spirit, sound, and sense of belonging that defined Terrapin Crossroads, creating a traveling home for this music and the community that has always followed it.

05/30

Redwood Mountain Faire (5/30-5/31) ft AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Melvin Seals & Matt Hartle Gold Band, Tommy Castro & Painkillers, Jive Machine, Floratura and more!

Roaring Camp

3 Stages Discover the Beauty of Redwood Mountain Faire in Felton California Dance the day away to exhilarating live music alongside your friends and family, all while savoring delicious, locally made food. Indulge in cold beer, refreshing cider, and fine wine in an open field, beautifully surrounded by majestic redwoods in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Additionally, consider joining us as a volunteer for the Faire to help create this memorable experience for everyone.

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05/30

Alabama Shakes

Greek Theatre

05/31

Terrapin Roadshow ft Grahame Lesh, Jackie Greene, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Jeremy Hoenig, Mookie Siegel, Elliott Peck w/ Brian Switzer, Adam Theis, Alex Kelly, Sheldon Brown, & Mads Tolling

Monte Rio Amphitheater

06/03

Paul Simon

Frost Amphitheater

Stanford Live and Goldenvoice Present: A Quiet Celebration – Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon is returning to the stage with his Quiet Celebration Tour, a special series of performances showcasing his most beloved songs in an intimate setting. From classics like The Sound of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water to solo favorites such as Graceland and You Can Call Me Al, this tour offers a unique opportunity to experience Simon’s poetic storytelling and masterful musicianship up close.

06/04

Paul Simon

Frost Amphitheater

06/05

Jerry’s Middle Finger

The Chapel

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

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06/05

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton

Presidio Theatre

Ms. Lisa Fischer is at the peak of her powers, blazing her own path, reveling in the chance to dive into every vocal possibility. While she carries traces of the legendary stars with whom she’s collaborated over four decades, Ms. Lisa Fischer is a constellation in her own right, singing songs with “amazing power, energy, and projection” enthuses Keith Richards, after 26 years of making music with Ms. Lisa Fischer in the Rolling Stones.

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06/05

The Human League w/ Soft Cell & Alison Moyet

The Warfield

Goldenvoice Presents Generation US Tour 2026: The Human League are a British New Wave band first formed in 1977 and, after a change in line up, achieved huge popularity in the 1980s. They have continued recording and performing through the 1990s, 2000s and today. The Human League are so credible it’s incredible. In fact, they’re probably more highly regarded now than they were in 1981 when they released their landmark album Dare! They’re used to everyone from Madonna to Moby, Pet Shop Boys to Robbie Williams, citing them as an influence.

06/06

Sonoma Wild ft Elephant Revival, Sam Grisman Project, Mikaela Davis, Hot Buttered Rum & more

SoMo Village Event Center

Music Festival & Community Gathering featuring Elephant Revival, Sam Grisman Project, Mikaela Davis, Hot Buttered Rum, Mamuse Duo, Danny Goldberg’s Sound Immeersion Experience, Wavvy Gravvy, Julia Buttrefly Hill & Special Guests

06/06

Jerry’s Middle Finger

The Chapel

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06/06

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton

Presidio Theatre

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06/06

Booker T. Jones

The Freight

Legendary soul musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Booker T. Jones brings his timeless Hammond organ grooves and iconic songs to the stage. Expect a powerful night of soul, funk, and classic instrumental hits from one of the architects of the Memphis sound.

06/07

Booker T. Jones

The Freight

06/07

Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra – Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues

Presidio Theatre

Marcus Shelby and his 15-piece orchestra are honored to return back to the Presidio Theater to present his original suite “Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues,” Now that baseball is back again, “Black Ball” will get you excited for another season. The performance is part instrumental, part theatrical, and part musical and celebrates the history and legacy of Black baseball through songs, video, and clown theater. “Black Ball” honors baseball legends such as Satchel Paige, Josh Gipson, Jackie Robinson, Toni Stone, team owner Effa Manly, Orlando Cepeda, Willie Mays, and more.

06/10

Dogs In A Pile

The Junction

Dogs In A Pile, an eclectic quintet, merging funk, jazz, and rock and roll with psychedelia. The band presents a completely original vibe built on kaleidoscopic soundscapes eerily reminiscent of the days of yesteryear.

06/11

Dead On The Creek (6/11-6/14) ft Terrapin Family Band with Stu Allen & Elliott Peck, David Nelson Band, BERTHA: Grateful Drag, Jackie Greene & Friends, Moonalice, and more

Black Oak Ranch

An intimate gathering in gorgeous Mendocino County featuring four days of mighty fine music, camping under the stars, and activities for the whole family. In this our 20th year, we will continue to emphasize the music of Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead in both acoustic and electric formats.

06/11

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers

Palace of Fine Arts

Indigo Park Tour Another Planet Entertainment: Based out of Williamsburg, VA, Hornsby first rose to national prominence with The Way It Is, his 1986 Grammy-winning debut album with The Range. The title track became the most-played song on American radio in 1987 while Tupac Shakur’s timeless song “Changes” builds on “The Way It Is” and set the stage for many subsequent versions of the track. In 1991 Hornsby collaborated with Bonnie Raitt, playing on her iconic hit “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” Additionally, Hornsby was a part-time member of the Grateful Dead from September 1990 to March 1992, performing over 100 concerts in America and Europe. The 13-time Grammy nominee has also solidified his status as a highly sought-after collaborator. Hornsby’s own 23 albums have sold over 11 million copies worldwide.

06/12

SOUL SKA

Papermill Creek Saloon

SOUL SKA is a 9-piece San Francisco Bay Area Ska/Rocksteady collective formed in 2014 dedicated to keeping SKA music alive! The band serves up a high-energy mix of original & 1st and 2nd wave Jamaican/UK ska classics.

06/14

Brit Floyd, The Moon, The Wall and Beyond

Meritage Resort

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Brit Floyd is a Pink Floyd tribute band formed in 2011 in Liverpool, England,by Damian Darlington.

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06/20

Dave Koz Summer Horns w/ Marcus Anderson, Jeff Bradshaw, Evan Taylor Jones, Marc Anderson

Meritage Resort

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Buckle up for a high-octane horn-driven ride with Dave Koz and the Summer Horns, David Stephen Koz (born March 27, 1963) is an American saxophonist, composer, record producer, and radio personality based in Los Angeles, California.

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06/20

Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much?

Presidio Theatre

Stewart Copeland, world famous drummer, founder of The Police–the most successful rock band of the 1980’s–composer of film scores, video games, and operas, multi Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, writer and filmmaker, appears in his first American spoken-word tour, to talk about it all in his usual funny, intelligent, sharp and unique way. An evening of conversation with photos, videos, and Q&A about his incredible life as a performer, musician, entertainer, and writer.

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06/26

Ten Mile Creek Revival (6/26-6/28) ft The Brothers Comatose, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Iris DeMent Trio, Paul Thorn, Las Cafeteras, Dustbowl Revival, T Sisters, Wolf Jett, and more

Black Oak Ranch

Celebrate over 30 years of magical gatherings at Black Oak Ranch with Ten Mile Creek Revival, proudly continuing the legacy of the beloved Kate Wolf Music Festival. Enjoy live music, creekside camping, family activities, food and craft vendors, and a vibrant festival community. Come sing, dance, and play with us!

06/27

Killswitch Engage w/ Machine Head, Iron Reagan, Havok

The Warfield

Goldenvoice Present: Killswitch Engage harness all of their strengths on their ninth full-length LP, This Consequence [Metal Blade Records]. They’ve distilled the hallmarks of their signature sound into a bruising, often brutal, and at times brilliantly bright body of work, “The world is in a dark place, but we’re going to get through this,” grins Jesse. “Music has always been a light in the darkness when I feel like all hope is lost. Certain albums came along at the right time and saved me. We are giving everything we have, because it’s all we got. We have a chance to take Killswitch to another level. + Machine Head is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California. The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist/guitarist Robb Flynn, who remains the only original member of the band. Machine Head’s aggressive musicianship made it one of the pioneering bands in the new wave of American heavy metal.

06/30

Cymande

The UC Theatre

Cymande’s longevity and success has been achieved by its totally original style and exclusively self-penned songs, welding together the diverse strands of reggae and Rastafarian rhythms with funk, soul, R&B, jazz, rock, African music and West Indian folk the band grew up with. The Music of Cymande conveys a true spirit of togetherness reflected in the band’s emblem which incorporates a dove symbolizing peace and love.

07/02

High Sierra Music Festival 7/2-7/5 ft The Word, Don Was & the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, Cymande, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Dumpstaphunk, Eggy, Lebo & Friends, The Rumble, The Breaks, and more

Nevada City Fairgrounds

The 2026 HSMF is located in Grass Valley, CA at the picturesque Nevada County Fairgrounds. Lineup featuring: 34th Annual High Sierra Music Festival 7/2-7/5 ft The Word, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, Cymande, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Dumpstaphunk, Eggy, Lebo & Friends, Mountain Grass,The Rumble, Big Something, The Breaks, Judith Hill, Steve Poltz, Lespecial, Balthvs, Dizgo, Pink Talking Fish, Marty O’Reilly, Magoo, Sway Wild, River Eckert, Boy Golden, Cassandra Lewis, Paul McDonald, Psychodelics, Rose City Band, Scott Pemberton, Steely Dead, The Point, The Westones, Family Company, Minor Gold, The Moga Family Band

07/04

Claypool Gold ft Primus, Claypool Lennon Delirium, and The Frog Brigade

Meritage Resort

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Primus (/_pra_m_s/ PRY-m_s) is an American rock band formed in El Sobrante, California in 1984. As of March 2025, the band is composed of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry “Ler” LaLonde, and drummer John “Hoffer” Hoffman. Primus originally formed in 1984 + The Claypool Lennon Delirium is an American rock band, composed of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, known for his work in Primus, guitarist/vocalist Sean Ono Lennon from The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, keyboardist/vocalist Joo Nogueira from Stone Giant, and drummer Paulo Baldi of Cake. Lennon classified the group’s music as “progadelic

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07/12

Grateful Voodoo: Second Sundays: Jim Talley, Mark Karan, Anna Elva, Jeannette Ferber, Mike Meagher & more

Peri's Tavern

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07/15

Hot Buttered Rum & Tea Leaf Green

The Junction

Hot Buttered Rum gets its hands dirty planting songs with roots in Appalachia and branches in California. Five-string banjo and five-alarm fiddle dovetail with doghouse bass to frame the voices of the sextet’s two busy songwriters. Twenty-five years in, with fresh mud under its fingernails, HBR’s driven, danceable music continues to find its way into the hearts of fans nationwide. + Tea Leaf Green is an American four-piece jam band from the San Francisco Bay Area, composed of Josh Clark, Trevor Garrod, Scott Rager, and Eric DiBerardino.

07/17

Bob Moses & Cannons

Greek Theatre

LIVE 105 presents Afterglow Tour: Bob Moses, the Vancouver-bred duo consisting of Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance, came to life in the Brooklyn underground scene in 2012. Early single releases on taste-making electronic label Scissor & Thread led to signing with Domino and the late 2015 release of their debut album Days Gone By and it’s hit single “Tearing Me Up.” Meshing guitar licks, a moody smolder and a dash of dance-floor ambience with lyrical depth and classic songwriting, the duo created a sound that appeals equally to club goers and rock music fans. Translating their sound seamlessly to the live performance realm, years of nonstop global touring – including appearances at every major festival from Glastonbury and Coachella, to Burning Man, EDC and beyond – cemented the duo’s live reputation and repeated recognition as Resident Advisor’s Best Live Act. + CANNONS blend dreamy electro-pop, glittering disco and nocturnal alt-rock into a signature sound that’s both cinematic and danceable Los…

07/23

The Fray, Dashboard Confessional

Greek Theatre

Summer Of Light Tour: The Fray is an American rock band from Denver, Colorado, formed in 2002 by schoolmates Isaac Slade and Joe King. + Dashboard Confessional is an American emo band from Boca Raton, Florida, formed in 1999 and led by singer Chris Carrabba.

07/24

Terrapin Roadshow ft Terrapin Family Band (Nicki Bluhm Grahame Lesh, Ross James, Alex Koford, & Jason Crosby)

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

07/24

Jimmy Eat World w/ Mom Jeans, Motion City Soundtrack, illuminati hotties

Toyota Pavilion Concord

LIVE 105 Presents: JIMMY EAT WORLD – 25 YEARS OF BLEED AMERICAN- an American rock band formed in Mesa, Arizona, in 1993, is composed of vocalist and lead guitarist Jim Adkins, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch, and drummer Zach Lind. They have released 10 studio albums, all but the first featuring the current line-up. The four-piece’s commercial breakthrough came with the release of several singles from their album Bleed American 2001.

07/25

Terrapin Roadshow ft Terrapin Family Band (Nicki Bluhm Grahame Lesh, Ross James, Alex Koford, & Jason Crosby)

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

07/25

19th Annual Petaluma Music Festival ft 10,000 Maniacs, The Smithereens, Alejandro Excovedo, Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, and more

Petaluma Fairgrounds

The Petaluma Music Festival (Keeping Music in the Schools) is a non-profit festival and all proceeds benefit the music education programs in all Petaluma area public schools. Lineup includes 10,000 Maniacs, The Smithereens, Alejandro Excovedo, Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Markus James Duo, Spike Sikes & His Awesome Hotcakes, Van Goat, Pardon The Interruption, Don’t Tell John, Kayatta, Gas Money, Captain Monk, DJ Tecni

07/26

Terrapin Roadshow ft Terrapin Family Band (Nicki Bluhm Grahame Lesh, Ross James, Alex Koford, & Jason Crosby)

Forest Meadows Amphitheatre

08/02

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead

Meritage Resort

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – Joe Russo’s Almost Dead is an American rock band formed in 2013 that mainly covers the music of the Grateful Dead. Formed by Furthur and Benevento/Russo Duo drummer Joe Russo, the band played their first show on January 26, 2013, at the Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to drummer Joe Russo, the band also includes Ween’s bassist Dave Dreiwitz, keyboardist Marco Benevento, Scott Metzger on guitar and vocals, and Tom Hamilton of Brothers Past and American Babies on guitar and vocals

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08/07

OutsideLands (8/7-8/9) ft The Strokes, Rufus Du Sol, Charli XCX, The XX, Empire of the Sun, Death Cab For Cutie and more

Golden Gate Park

The Outside Lands 2026 daily lineups are here! Find out which days your favorite artists are playing and mark your calendars to snag your Single Day tickets plus Shuttle Passes/ 3 Day Tix are SOLD OUT.

08/09

Santana & The Doobie Brothers

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Oneness Tour 2026: Carlos Humberto Santana Barragan born July 20, 1947 is a Mexican-American guitarist, best known as a founding member of the rock band Santana. Born and raised in Mexico where he developed his musical background, he rose to fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s in the United States with Santana, which pioneered a fusion of rock and roll and Latin American jazz.

08/09

Grateful Voodoo: Second Sundays ft Jim Talley, Mark Karan, Dave Rokeach, Jeff Hobbs & more

Peri's Tavern

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08/10

Little Feat

Fox Theater Oakland

The Last Farewell Tour: With tongue stuck somewhat in cheek, Little Feat announces “The Last Farewell Tour,” which will begin in April 2026. It’s definitely not an absolute, never-gonna-play again statement. This wind-down will take several years to accomplish, and while it does, Feat will continue to perform and record as long as they are able. It’s a retirement from the travel of touring. Little Feat began in 1969 when Frank Zappa told Lowell George he should start his own band.

08/12

Tedeschi Trucks Band, Lukas Nelson

Greek Theatre

Future Soul 2026 Tour: Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB) is a GRAMMY Award-winning 12-piece rock and soul powerhouse that holds the well-deserved reputation as one of the best live acts touring today. Led by husband & wife, guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, “two of the best roots rock musicians of their generation” (NPR), TTB is known for its world-class musicianship and contemporary blend of a wide range of American musical influences that define their extensive catalog. Since forming in 2010, TTB’s caravan has traveled countless miles to bring their music to audiences around the world. With a large catalog that spans rock, blues, jazz and even country, no setlist is ever the same,

08/12

John Mellencamp

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Dancing Words Tour The Greatest Hits

08/12

O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw, Lisa Loeb

The Masonic

Three Decades Tour: O.A.R. (short for Of A Revolution) is an American rock band, founded in 1996 in Rockville, Maryland – Alternative rock, indie rock, roots rock, heartland rock

08/14

Down to Funk Festival (8/14 – 8/16) ft Polyrhythmics, Nik West, Mission Delirium, Huney Knuckles, The Gold Souls, Big Sticky Mess, The Westones, Floratura, Sun Hop Fat & more

YMCA Camp Jones Gulch

The initial lineup drop for this groovy adult-friendly summer camp gathering of funk lovers features headliners Polyrhythmics and Nik West, along with regional bands Mission Delirium, Huney Knuckles, The Gold Souls, Big Sticky Mess, The Westones, Floratura, and Sun Hop Fat. Funk music has a rich history of promoting cultural connection and creative expression as well as social consciousness and artistic integrity. Inspired to celebrate and explore this legacy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit called Down To Funk Fund was founded in December, 2025 by a small gathering of musicians, organizers, and creatives for the purpose of producing Down To Funk Festival. Both are focused on nurturing the history, culture and community of feel-good-do-good funk music. Can you dig it? Then get up offa that thing and join the first annual Down To Funk Festival August 14th-16th, 2026 at YMCA Camp Jones Gulch in La Honda, California!

08/15

GOOSE

Frost Amphitheater

Stanford Live and Goldenvoice Present: Goose is an American rock band known for their genre-blending sound, improvisational live performances, and dedicated fan base. Founded in Connecticut, the band–Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), and Cotter Ellis (vocals, drums)–has evolved from basement shows to headlining iconic venues like Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Red Rocks Amphitheater

08/15

Terrapin Roadshow ft Grahame Lesh, Amy Helm & The Helm Family Midnight Ramble Band, Stu Allen, Adam MacDougall, Reed Mathis, Natalie Cressman, Jennifer Hartswick)

Salty Gebhardt Amphitheater Truckee

08/15

Terrapin Roadshow ft Grahame Lesh, Amy Helm & The Helm Family Midnight Ramble Band, Stu Allen, Adam MacDougall, Reed Mathis, Natalie Cressman, Jennifer Hartswick

Salty Gebhardt Amphitheater Truckee

08/15

The Head And The Heart

Meritage Resort

Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions: The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa – The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band. They were formed in the summer of 2009 by Josiah Johnson (vocals, guitar, percussion) and Jonathan Russell (vocals, guitar, percussion). The band currently includes Russell, Charity Rose Thielen (violin, guitar, vocals), Chris Zasche (bass), Kenny Hensley (piano), Tyler Williams (drums), and Matt Gervais (guitar, vocals).

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08/15

Thee Sacred Souls, LA LOM, The Womack Sisters

Greek Theatre

Thee Sacred Souls released their self-titled debut album in 2022 on Daptone Records after the viral success of their single “Can I Call You Rose?”. What followed has been a remarkable rise for this young San Diego 7-piece, bringing their own version of SoCal “souldies” to a new generation of listeners. + In the vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles’s music scene, LA LOM stands out for its ability to seamlessly weave together the diverse genres and cultures of the city into its music. Short for The Los Angeles League of Musicians, LA LOM is composed of LA natives Zac Sokolow (Guitar), Jake Faulkner (Bass), and Nicholas Baker (Drums/Percussion)

08/20

The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Southern Hospitality Tour

09/04

Styx & Chicago

Toyota Pavilion Concord

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

09/19

Brandi Carlile

Frost Amphitheater

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

09/20

Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson

Toyota Pavilion Concord

Robert Bartleh Cummings (born January 12, 1965), known professionally as Rob Zombie, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, filmmaker, and actor. His music and lyrics are notable for their horror and sci-fi themes, and his live shows have been praised for their elaborate shock rock theatricality. He has sold an estimated 15 million albums worldwide. He rose to fame as a founding member and the frontman of heavy metal band White Zombie, with whom he released five studio albums and one techno remix album.

09/21

Peter Hook & The Light

The Warfield

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

09/30

Jack Johnson + G. Love

Greek Theatre

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.

10/01

Jack Johnson + G. Love

Greek Theatre

10/01

AfterShock (10/1-10/4) ft My Chemical Romance, TOOL, Limp Bizkit, Queens of the Stoneage, The Offspring, Wu Tang Clan, and more

Discovery Park

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

10/14

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

The Warfield

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

10/28

Gorillaz ft Little Simz and Deltron 3030

Oakland Arena

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