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05 February 2026
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BISS List 2.5.26 Spotlight on Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse (2.15) + The Best of BISS This Week

Happy Super Bowl Weekend in SF, BISS Listers!   It’s Big Game Weekend here in San Francisco, and whether you’re actually watching the game or just here for the energy, the city is fully in party mode. There are shows, pop-ups, parties, late nights, and plenty of reasons to be out and about. Outside our little SF bubble, things still feel like… a lot. But inside it, this weekend is about music, movement, football, and being... Read More

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02/08

Sol Horizon | Bob Marley Tribute

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
Sol Horizon has been Sonoma County, California’s best reggae band and Northern California’s premier Bob Marley tribute band. The band was voted “Best Band” in the North Bay Bohemian’s “Best of the North Bay” Reader’s Picks in 2022 and 2023 and awarded the NorBay Award for “Best Reggae Band” in the North Bay 9 times, including the last 5 years in a row and 8 of the previous 9 years.
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02/09

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah: Piano and Voice Show

The Independent
While best known for his contributions to independent rock music with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah over the last two decades, few are aware that the piano is the first, and primary compositional, instrument of Alec Ounsworth.
02/10

Willy Tea Taylor + Randy Mandy and the Frequency Experience

Lost Church SF
Americana/Folk/Singer-Songwriter
02/10

Scott Law & Friends

The Junction
Scott Law & Friends: Who’s ready to dance? Portland-based guitarist and improviser SCOTT LAW(!) is in town with hand-picked comrades Alex Koford, Mookie Siegel, and Brian Rashap for an evening of inspired live music in Mill Valley! The setlist promises a dynamic mix of original compositions, spirited favorites and timeless gems rooted in deep listening and shared musical chemistry.
02/11

Joss Stone

SF Jazz
English soul star, Joss Stone, makes her SFJAZZ debut, exploring new musical directions while remaining grounded in her love of Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, Gladys Knight and the other artists who defined 20th century soul.
02/11

The Sadies, Jenny Don’t and the Spurs

Great American Music Hall
The Sadies have played all over the world where, for the last 30 years, they have astonished audiences with their earthy arsenal of roots music, country, spaghetti western, surf, garage rock, psychedelia, and the slippery beast known as alt rock, all with uncanny precision and passion. + Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have spent over a decade forging their own path in music, pioneering a unique brand of high-energy Country Western that captivates fans from the traditional Western scene to the raw energy of garage rock
02/11

Jeff Cotton’s Gin Joint (No Cover)

Boom Boom Room
San Francisco-based roots rock blending Americana, classic rock, soul, and country, with deep-cut covers and rootsy originals. Expect a genre-hopping late-night set that’s nostalgic, gritty, and full of surprises.
02/11

Leo Kottke

Freight & Salvage
Two-time Grammy nominated acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke was born in Athens, Georgia, but left town after a year and a half. Raised in 12 different states, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, flirting with both violin and trombone, before abandoning Stravinsky for the guitar at age 11. After adding a love for the country-blues of Mississippi John Hurt to the music of John Phillip Sousa and Preston Epps.
02/11

Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country

The Independent
Daniel Donato draws from a wide range of influences on his second all-original album, Horizon, carving out a sound that honors deep American musical traditions while pushing them boldly forward. He calls it Cosmic Country: an organic, roadhouse-tinged rock aesthetic that showcases his instrumental virtuosity and gift for melodic songwriting. Bridging Nashville and the Great West, tie-dye and plaid, Donato has created a musical world entirely his own.
02/11

Steven Lugerner’s SLUGish Ensemble

Black Cat
Led by multi-instrumentalist and composer Steven Lugerner, SLUGish Ensemble creates lush, city-inspired jazz rooted in the spirit of San Francisco. Anchored by expressive bass clarinet and powered by top Bay Area improvisers, the group blends flowing melodies, rich textures, and deep groove into immersive, story-driven music.
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02/12

Joss Stone

SF Jazz
English soul star, Joss Stone, makes her SFJAZZ debut, exploring new musical directions while remaining grounded in her love of Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, Gladys Knight and the other artists who defined 20th century soul.
02/12

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-
02/12

Love After Dark: Velvet, Fire, Smoke ft. Courtney Knott, James Small & Jonah Levine (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
Turn down the lights and lean in. This Valentine’s Day weekend, Black Cat sets the mood with a sultry, genre-blurring night led by Courtney Knott, James “StickNasty” Small, and Jonah Levine: three artists whose chemistry, groove, and emotional depth are made for romance after dark.
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02/12

Robby D & The EFG’s (No Cover)

Boom Boom Room
Robby D and the EFG’s bring high-energy Bay Area rock with dance-driven originals and funked-up takes on new wave, soul, and indie rock. Think sweaty grooves, big hooks, and a dance floor that doesn’t quit.
02/12

Wailing Souls w/ Iriefuse

Sweetwater Music Hall
Formed in Trench Town, Kingston, Jamaica, in the late-1960s, Wailing Souls have experienced numerous transformations. Their discography (over 26 albums to date) includes singles recorded as The Renegades, Pipe & the Pipers, and Atarra. Sly & Robbie and the Roots Radics are only a few of the stellar musicians who have worked with Wailing Souls. Still one of the most powerful forces in Reggae, Wailing Souls continue to tour globally and record new songs with that same vigor they had back in Kingston’s Trench Town decades ago.
02/12

Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country

The Independent
Daniel Donato draws from a wide range of influences on his second all-original album, Horizon, carving out a sound that honors deep American musical traditions while pushing them boldly forward. He calls it Cosmic Country: an organic, roadhouse-tinged rock aesthetic that showcases his instrumental virtuosity and gift for melodic songwriting. Bridging Nashville and the Great West, tie-dye and plaid, Donato has created a musical world entirely his own.
02/13

Super Greens, Thrown-Out Bones, Honey Bucket

Rickshaw Stop
Super Greens is a funk/rock group based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their sound is an eclectic mix of funk, soul, blues and rock inspired by artists such as The Meters, Led Zeppelin, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Revivalists, and Goose. + Thrown-Out Bones is a collective of lifelong music nerds serving up swagger-dripping rock, tense and sexy blues, funky latin grooves, and soaring harmonies. & Formed in the Richmond District of San Francisco, Honey Bucket plays feel good tunes warm enough to cure any foggy day blues. Their self titled debut was recorded in one day at the legendary Hyde Street Studios.
02/13

Warren Haynes

The Fillmore
Winter of Warren 2026: Warren Haynes (born April 6, 1960) is an American musician, singer and songwriter, best known for his work as longtime guitarist with the Allman Brothers Band and as founding member of the jam band Gov’t Mule. Early in his career he was a guitarist for David Allan Coe and The Dickey Betts Band, also known for his associations with the surviving members of the Grateful Dead, including touring with Phil Lesh and Friends and the Dead
02/13

Chuck Prophet & The Make Out Quartet

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
KC Turner Presents: This Valentine’s Day weekend, make it a date with Chuck Prophet, Stephanie Finch (Bride of Chucky), Vicente Rodriguez, and The Make Out Quartet. That’s right. Guitars, keys, drums, and strings -All tied together with sheet music. You know the drill. Our shows normally go into overdrive. So if you have a heart condition or are on any serious meds, this may not be for you. Might we suggest the annual Valentine’s Day Pillow Fight down at the Embarcadero Plaza? Meanwhile, this anti-V-Day event with The Make Out Quartet will be HOT HOT HOT. No heat lamps necessary! And I will officially confirm the rumor I started myself – this show will sell out. –Chuck Prophet
02/13

Grateful Voodoo

Peri's Tavern
Grateful Voodoo celebrates the life and music of Bob Weir at this Mardi Gras dance party! Stirring up a spicy gumbo of Grateful Dead classics mixed with NOLA Mardi Gras party favorites. The night features Matt Lazarus, Jim Talley, J.P. McClean, Jeannette Ferber, Jeff Hobbs, and Dave Rokeach, beginning at 8pm.
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02/13

Stanley Clarke (7:30 & 9:30pm)

Yoshi's Oakland
Four-time Grammy Award Winner Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status during his over 50-year career as a bass virtuoso. He is the first bassist in history who doubles on acoustic and electric bass with equal ferocity and the first jazz-fusion bassist ever to headline tours, selling out shows worldwide. A veteran of over 40 albums, he won the 2011 Best Contemporary Jazz Album Grammy Award for The Stanley Clarke Band. Clarke co-founded the seminal fusion group Return to Forever with Chick Corea and Lenny White. In 2012, Return to Forever won a Grammy Award and a Latin Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Forever.
02/13

Marmot King’s Game Night

Manny's Cafe
Join us for our monthly-ish board game night at Manny’s -Party games, Social games and Group games. Bring a game to teach and share! Hosted by board game enthusiast the Marmot King, Games Night is a fun analog way to spend your Friday night.
02/13

The Humidors and Rob Phillips Funktet

Boom Boom Room
THE HUMIDORS: Oakland-based eight-piece funk and soul powerhouse serving hard-hitting grooves, punchy horns, B3 organ, and nonstop dance-floor energy. / ROB PHILLIPS FUNKtet: Modern jazz-funk and groove-heavy fusion led by trumpeter Rob Phillips, blending East Coast jazz sensibility with deep, head-nodding funk.
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02/13

Marcus Rezak’s Gumbo: A Phish Experience

Crazy Horse Nevada City
For Phans who yearn for 90s-style Phish shows and jams, Gumbo fulfills their nostalgic craving. Fronted by Marcus Rezak, the project recreates memorable shows from the 1.0 era in their entirety bolstered by a rotating cast of top-tier musicians who share Rezak’s fervor for the pivotal era in the band’s history. It’s important to mention that this band includes the dazzling Anna Elva on drums. Anna is one of the most sought-after drummers in the Bay Area who plays with countless projects; mostly centered within the Grateful Dead universe. Her fluid style makes her look like a human octopus as she dances behind the kit with an ultra-jazzy touch. Fishman would approve!
02/13

Wailing Souls w/ Boom Draw + DJ Spleece

Moe's Alley
Wailing Souls are standard bearers and among the few active surviving elder statesmen from the birth and the golden era of reggae music. With a career spanning more than five decades, from rock steady through reggae to dancehall and beyond, their canon is part of the soundtrack of Jamaica itself.
02/13

Sgt. Splendor

Rancho Nicasio
Before joining forces, the duo behind Sgt. Splendor were already formidable solo artists, Kate Vargas chalking up acclaim at outlets like NPR, HuffPost and Vice (including praise from the “Dean of American Rock Critics” Robert Christgau); and Eric McFadden amassing an impressive resume including stints on guitar with George Clinton & the P-Funk All Stars, Anders Osbourne, Fishbone’s Angelo Moore, and Eric Burdon & The Animals, plus a slew of solo albums, and session work with everyone from Jackson Browne to The Clash’s Joe Strummer.
02/13

Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands w/ Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore

Sweetwater Music Hall
02/14

Warren Haynes

Uptown Theatre Napa
JaM Cellars Presents Warren Haynes Solo – Winter of Warren 2026 Visionary GRAMMY Award-winning artist Warren Haynes is a cornerstone of the American music landscape, lauded as one of the most formidable guitarists and vocalists of the modern era and a prolific songwriter and producer. He effortlessly cross-pollinates genres and unfurls solos that broil with passion in his distinctive, signature style. Throughout his prolific career as part of three of the greatest live groups in rock history – Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule and the Dead – and an acclaimed solo artist, he has become one of music’s most treasured storytellers and his artistry has led to thousands of memorable performances and millions of album and track sales.
02/14

Joss Stone

SF Jazz
English soul star, Joss Stone, makes her SFJAZZ debut, exploring new musical directions while remaining grounded in her love of Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, Gladys Knight and the other artists who defined 20th century soul.
02/14

A Red Hot Valentine with Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers (6:30 & 9pm)

Biscuits & Blues
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers will set the stage ablaze this Valentine’s Day, whisking you to the roaring ’20s and swinging ’40s. Adorned in glittering gowns, Lavay captivates with powerhouse vocals inspired by legendary blues icons. Backed by the Red Hot Skillet Lickers’ exceptional musicianship–soaring saxophones, bold trumpets, and a groove-driven rhythm section–this dazzling night promises romance, swing, and hearts dancing all evening.
02/14

Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Cast

The UC Theatre
Relive this cult classic on screen, complete with the Bay Area’s premier live cast, Barely Legal! Sweethearts Janet and Brad stumble upon the flirtatious mad scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s, bizarre abode during his annual Transylvanian science convention. Audience participation is expected. Burlesque show included.
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02/14

Stanley Clarke (7:30 & 9:30pm)

Yoshi's Oakland
Four-time Grammy Award Winner Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status during his over 50-year career as a bass virtuoso. He is the first bassist in history who doubles on acoustic and electric bass with equal ferocity and the first jazz-fusion bassist ever to headline tours, selling out shows worldwide. A veteran of over 40 albums, he won the 2011 Best Contemporary Jazz Album Grammy Award for The Stanley Clarke Band. Clarke co-founded the seminal fusion group Return to Forever with Chick Corea and Lenny White. In 2012, Return to Forever won a Grammy Award and a Latin Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Forever.
02/14

Ladies Night W/ Topaz and DJ Juan Lo (Ladies in Free)

Boom Boom Room
Texas Disco Party Lands in San Francisco! __ __ AUSTIN’S HOTTEST DISCO NIGHT TAKES OVER THE BOOM BOOM ROOM — EVERY 2ND SATURDAY! SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Get ready to glitter, groove, and get down! Austin’s legendary Texas Disco Party is bringing the heat to the Bay Area — landing at The Boom Boom Room every 2nd Saturday, starting December 13th! After six dazzling years of sold-out nights in Austin, the party that celebrates diversity, freedom, and the original spirit of disco is now setting San Francisco’s dance floors on fire. DJ Juan Lo and Topaz — two of Texas’ funkiest selectors — will be spinning pure disco gold all night long. Think Studio 54 vibes with a Texas twist. DISCO HOMBRES: $15 LADIES: ALWAYS FREE — No Cover Ever!
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02/14

Suika T.

Crazy Horse Nevada City
Cumbia is for lovers so it couldn’t be more appropriate to welcome back Suika T. and her band on Cupid’s holiday. You don’t need a date though to immerse in the love-filled vibe this music evokes. It’s a collective feeling always shared by everyone in the room when this unicorn of a performer works her magic. The electricity generated by her adoring audience can’t fully be contained and has a way of spilling out onto the streets. Suika T’s point of origin is Mexico City and she has toured the world with previous projects. She and her band have revolutionized the Nor Cal music scene over the last few years with their dynamic shows where crowds surrender to the ecstatic vibe from the first note until the last. Electro cumbia
02/14

The Electric Mafia

Papermill Creek Saloon
Electric soul/jazz mostly instrumental. All star cast Scott Law (Phil Lesh and friends), Danny Eisenberg(Mother hips,counting crows), Joe Kyle Jr.(Waybacks), JT John, Jeremy D’Antonio(San Geronimo)
02/14

El Radio Fantastique

Peri's Tavern
El Radio Fantastique is a San Francisco Bay Area-based musical group known for a unique, genre-defying sound and theatrical performances. The band, often featuring Johnny Dollar (Giovanni Di Morente), mixes diverse musical styles, creating an eclectic, “steamy” atmosphere.
02/14

Anna Elva’s All-Stars

Private House Concert in San Rafael
Anna’s All-Stars at Private House Concert in San Rafael Saturday, February 14á6:30 – 10:00pm China Camp State Park, 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA Email annaelvadrums@gmail.com For info
02/14

Maria Muldar: Music for Lovers

Sweetwater Music Hall
02/14

An Evening with Chuck Prophet & The Make Out Quartet

The Chapel
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: “Our annual (four years running!) Anti-Valentine’s/ Palentine’s/ Valentine’s Day shows with the Make Out Quartet are right around the corner. If you have a heart, a Valentine’s jones, or simply a strong desire to leave your house, we’ve got you covered. Why not come and celebrate with us? By “Us,” of course, I mean Chuck Prophet, Stephanie Finch, Vicente Rodriguez and The Make Out Quartet. (This is the string quartet we shot videos with during lockdown, in case you missed them.)” – Chuck Prophet
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02/15

Warren Haynes

The Catalyst Club
Winter of Warren 2026: Grammy Award winning artist Warren Haynes has been recognized as a cornerstone of the American music landscape and revered as one of the finest guitar players in the world. Throughout his prolific career as part of three of the greatest live groups in rock history – Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule and the Dead – his virtuosic artistry has led to thousands of unforgettable performances and millions of album and track sales. Despite all of the ground that Haynes has covered on his musical journey, the impressive thing is that he still has many miles to explore. On his newest solo album Ashes and Dust, he puts forth one of his most gorgeous, musically rich and personal albums to date.
02/15

Joss Stone

SF Jazz
English soul star, Joss Stone, makes her SFJAZZ debut, exploring new musical directions while remaining grounded in her love of Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, Gladys Knight and the other artists who defined 20th century soul.
02/15

Chuck Prophet & The Make Out Quartet (Matinee)

HopMonk Tavern Novato
KC Turner Presents: This Valentine’s Day weekend, make it a date with Chuck Prophet, Stephanie Finch (Bride of Chucky), Vicente Rodriguez, and The Make Out Quartet. That’s right. Guitars, keys, drums, and strings -All tied together with sheet music. You know the drill. Our shows normally go into overdrive. So if you have a heart condition or are on any serious meds, this may not be for you. Might we suggest the annual Valentine’s Day Pillow Fight down at the Embarcadero Plaza? Meanwhile, this anti-V-Day event with The Make Out Quartet will be HOT HOT HOT. No heat lamps necessary! And I will officially confirm the rumor I started myself – this show will sell out. –Chuck Prophet
02/15

Marcus Rezak’s Shred Is Dead + Loma Alta

Ivy Room
Mr. Hat proudly presents the return of MARCUS REZAK’S SHRED IS DEAD to the Ivy Room in the East Bay, featuring Scott Guberman, Anna Elva, and Murph Murphy, with very special guests LOMA ALTA BAND, for an anti-Valentine’s Day 4:20 SuperJam! NEVER MISS A SUNDAY SHOW! Marcus Rezak is an eminent force in the world of modern guitar. He is known as a road warrior, playing over 200 headlining shows throughout the US every year, and for his prowess as a bandleader, fronting a bountiful roster of projects ranging from original compositions to his high-octane Grateful Dead tribute Band Shred is Dead and the recently established Gumbo paying homage to Phish’s 1.0 era.
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02/15

Stanley Clarke (7 & 9pm)

Yoshi's Oakland
Four-time Grammy Award Winner Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status during his over 50-year career as a bass virtuoso. He is the first bassist in history who doubles on acoustic and electric bass with equal ferocity and the first jazz-fusion bassist ever to headline tours, selling out shows worldwide. A veteran of over 40 albums, he won the 2011 Best Contemporary Jazz Album Grammy Award for The Stanley Clarke Band. Clarke co-founded the seminal fusion group Return to Forever with Chick Corea and Lenny White. In 2012, Return to Forever won a Grammy Award and a Latin Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Forever.
02/15

Reuben James Residency (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
UK-based pianist, singer, and producer Reuben James brings a soulful blend of jazz, funk, R&B, and pop to the Black Cat stage. After cutting his teeth on Birmingham’s jazz circuit and performing regularly at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s, Reuben has emerged as a true “musician’s musician,” collaborating with artists including Stormzy, Sam Smith, Disclosure, James Bay, and Marcus Mumford.
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02/15

Earles of Newtown: Mardi Gras Parade After-Party

Crazy Horse Nevada City
From parade balconies to the stage of the Crazy Horse, the Earles of Newtown are mingling with the Mardi Gras spirits in electrifying fashion. This one-of-a-kind joy factory is still untouchable when it comes to gypsy jazz, speakeasy soul and seductive blues. The eight-piece, vaudevillian-inspired, musical circus cross-pollinates both vintage and modern beat culture into an intoxicating, crowd-pleasing elixir. When you’re dancing recklessly to their sexy, back-alley grooves, you’ll straddle the space-time continuum from the roaring 20’s to the present. Mardi Gras is one of Nevada City’s most significant holidays and we couldn’t hope for a better band to stir up a ruckus on this occasion.
02/15

Cedric Burnside

Freight & Salvage
Grammy-winning bluesman Cedric Burnside carries forward the raw, hypnotic sound of Mississippi Hill Country Blues while shaping it for a new generation. The grandson of the legendary R.L. Burnside, Cedric’s music blends tradition with rock, R&B, and soul, delivered with grit and honesty. With his new album Hill Country Love, Burnside proves why he is one of today’s most vital voices in American roots music.
02/15

Long Beach Dub Allstars w/ Bedouin Soundclash

Moe's Alley
Long Beach Dub Allstars formed in 1997, rising from the tragedy of Bradley Nowell’s passing to carry on the spirit of the reggae-rock movement that Sublime helped pioneer. + Canadian indie rock and reggae royalty Bedouin Soundclash took a creative hiatus after climbing to the pinnacle of the Canadian music industry, and now they’re back better than ever to continue the next chapter in their singular genre-defying career.
02/15

Josh Zee and Friends

Sweetwater Music Hall
02/15

Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse ft Jan Blomqvist, Patrice Bäumel, DJ Logic & Friends (Bob Weir Tribute) Fort Knox Five, and more

The Midway
Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with a Lunar New Year gathering at The Midway. A night blending music, movement, and tradition. Featuring Lion and Dragon dances, live drummers, martial arts performances, and mask making + more surprises await.  On the lineup: Jan Blomqvist, Patrice Bäumel, DJ Logic & Friends Bob Weir tribute with live musicians, Fort Knox Five, Golden Ration (Dulce Vita & Exoendo), and Honest Criminals (Rudeskool & Little John). Plus BE1NG, Cannaba55, INI, Jai Bay Bae, Mr. Bounceman, Nunya, Shamoon, SHELAJIT, Sowutt, Torie, Yuka Yu. Enter to win VIP tickets!!
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02/16

Fat Monday Mardi Gras Party ft Cyril Neville

The Guild Theatre
CYRIL NEVILLE, the Uptown Ruler, brings a lifetime of dreams come true. This two-time grammy winning icon is brilliant and beautiful on stage and in his recorded work. In this new chapter of his creative life, Cyril levels up even more with new songs, a fresh perspective on his decares of performance worldwide and a determined eye on the future. As Quint Davis, fonder and head of the new Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival watching Mr. Neville perform at the 2025 Jazz Fest Congo Square Stage said,” He’s still got it.” Perhaps Mr. Neville’s greatest joy is singing, recording and performing with his son Omari Neville whose band Omari Neville and the Fuel tours as Omari’s backup band.
02/16

Cedric Burnside

Sweetwater Music Hall
Grammy-winning bluesman Cedric Burnside carries forward the raw, hypnotic sound of Mississippi Hill Country Blues while shaping it for a new generation. The grandson of the legendary R.L. Burnside, Cedric’s music blends tradition with rock, R&B, and soul, delivered with grit and honesty. With his new album Hill Country Love, Burnside proves why he is one of today’s most vital voices in American roots music.
02/17

Suzanne Vega

Bimbo's 365 Club
Suzanne Vega will perform a career-spanning show including favorites like “Tom’s Diner”, “Luka”, “Marlene On The Wall”, and many more, plus songs from her latest album, Flying with Angels, which was released in May 2025 to critical acclaim. She will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard (of David Bowie fame), and cellist Stephanie Winters.
02/17

Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy play R.E.M. + Bobcat Goldthwait

The Fillmore
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy are doing their R.E.M. tribute tour again, this third time in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the band’s fourth album, Lifes Rich Pageant — which includes “Fall on Me,” “Superman,” “Begin the Begin,” “Life and How to Live it,” “These Days” and more — playing it in full plus other lot of other R.E.M. songs with their band: Jon Wurster (drums), John Stirratt (bass), Dag Juhlin (guitar), and Vijay Tellis-Nayak (keyboards)
02/17

Van Morrison w/ Shana Morrison

Palace of Fine Arts
Van Morrison is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, poet and multi-instrumentalist, who is widely considered one of the most influential artists in the history of music. He has multiple albums that are ranked as the greatest in the entire rock and roll canon. Van Morrison has journeyed far and wide since his early days, however performing [in America] is always a spectacle to behold. His live performances are always music making at the highest pinnacle of musicianship, and his songcraft is of the highest level of any living performer today.
02/17

Cyril Neville Mardi Gras Celebration w/ King Youngblood

Freight & Salvage
Cyril Neville, the Uptown Ruler, brings a lifetime of dreams come true. This two-time Grammy-winning icon is brilliant and beautiful on stage and in his recorded work. In this new chapter of his creative life, Cyril levels up even more with new songs, a fresh perspective on his decares of performance worldwide and a determined eye on the future. As Quint Davis, fonder and head of the new Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival watching Mr. Neville perform at the 2025 Jazz Fest Congo Square Stage said, “He’s still got it.”
02/17

Rebirth Brass Band – Fat Tuesday Celebration

The Chapel
For more than 4 decades, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while weaving a tapestry that combines elements of jazz, funk, soul, R&B and the sounds from the streets they grew up on. From their legendary 25+ year run of Tuesday nights at the Maple Leaf to stages all over the world, Rebirth is the soundtrack of the Crescent City and her premier musical ambassador.
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02/17

Anna Elva & Friends

The Junction
Anna Elva & Friends: Starting in 1997, Anna Elva has been a true powerhouse of the Bay Area music scene–bringing soulful songwriting, deep grooves. This special night brings together an all-star lineup, featuring Marcus Rezak (Shred Is Dead), Jordan Feinstein (Jordan and the RituaL), and JP McLean for a one-of-a-kind collaborative performance.
02/18

Van Morrison w/ Shana Morrison

Palace of Fine Arts
Van Morrison is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, poet and multi-instrumentalist, who is widely considered one of the most influential artists in the history of music. He has multiple albums that are ranked as the greatest in the entire rock and roll canon. Van Morrison has journeyed far and wide since his early days, however performing [in America] is always a spectacle to behold. His live performances are always music making at the highest pinnacle of musicianship, and his songcraft is of the highest level of any living performer today.
02/18

Stu Allen & Reflections

Ashkenaz
UPDATE: Stu Allen will be joined by Reflections for a Jerry Garcia Band tribute show!
02/18

Cat Power

Fox Theater Oakland
The Greatest Tour: Cat Power is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her milestone 2006 album, The Greatest, with Redux, a three-song EP arriving digitally and on 10″ vinyl via Domino Recording Company on Friday, January 23, 2026. Recorded by GRAMMY¨ Award-winning engineer and longtime collaborator Stuart Sikes (Loretta Lynn, The White Stripes) at Austin, TX’s Church House Studios with backing by Dirty Delta Blues – the all-star supergroup assembled for the world tour that followed The Greatest comprising guitarist Judah Bauer (The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion), keyboardist Gregg Foreman (The Delta 72, Jesse Malin), bassist Erik Paparozzi (Lizard Music), and drummer Jim White (Dirty Three, Hard Quartet) – Redux includes a brand new re-recording of James Brown’s chart-topping classic, “Try Me,” premiering everywhere today.
02/18

Value Culture Comedy Showcase

Boom Boom Room
Join us for Value Culture’s BOOM BOOM Comedy Showcase at the famous Boom Boom Room on Fillmore Street for a special comedy event featuring future local comedy legends Stephanie Block, and special guests. Hosted by Adam Swig, executive director of Value Culture, 501c3.
02/18

KylePalooza IV ft Broken Compass Bluegrass

Crazy Horse Nevada City
Kyle Ledson has been playing the Crazy Horse since he was 18 years old. Three years ago when he turned 21, we established this event affectionately known as KylePalooza. Now he’s practically an old man as we prepare to celebrate the 4th annual birthday celebration for one of our favorite pickers and people. His band Broken Compass Bluegrass provides the adventurous soundtrack for the occasion.
02/18

Rebirth Brass Band

Moe's Alley
For almost 4 decades, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while weaving a tapestry that combines elements of jazz, funk, soul, R&B and the sounds from the streets they grew up on. From their legendary 25+ year run of Tuesday nights at the Maple Leaf to stages all over the world, Rebirth is the soundtrack of the Crescent City and her premier musical ambassador
02/19

Van Morrison w/ Shana Morrison

Palace of Fine Arts
Van Morrison is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, poet and multi-instrumentalist, who is widely considered one of the most influential artists in the history of music. He has multiple albums that are ranked as the greatest in the entire rock and roll canon. Van Morrison has journeyed far and wide since his early days, however performing [in America] is always a spectacle to behold. His live performances are always music making at the highest pinnacle of musicianship, and his songcraft is of the highest level of any living performer today.
02/19

Delfeayo Marsalis & Uptown Jazz Orchestra: Mardi Gras Celebration

SF Jazz
Uptown on Mardi Gras Day: Dance Floor Show – Trombonist, arranger, bandleader, and 2011 NEA Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis debuts at SFJAZZ with his Uptown Jazz Orchestra, a sensational big band featuring some of the most exciting players on the Crescent City scene.
02/19

William Johnston’s Extravagant Superband (No Cover Charge)

Boom Boom Room
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.
02/19

Band Beyond Description – Mardi Gras Party

Crazy Horse Nevada City
If the Grateful Dead is your religion, then the Crazy Horse is your church when Third Thursday rolls around. Every month Jonny Mojo (Achilles Wheel), Gary Campus (Deadbeats) and Tim High (Tim High & the Mighty) host a cast of the finest musicians from around the region to conjure lightning in a bottle. BBD is a gathering point for everyone who wants to plug into the feeling of what it was like soaking in the otherworldly sounds at a Dead show
02/19

Jai Uttal & The Pagan Love Orchestra – The Kirtan Love Experience

Freight & Salvage
SPIRITUAL- Jai Uttal and the Pagan Love Orchestra invite you to their annual Valentine’s Day concert – a celebration of love and longing. The roots of the Pagan Love Orchestra go back decades. These are the players and singers who, way back in 1990, helped Jai Uttal forge a bold new fusion of reggae, rock, soul and other genres with the ancient melodies and mantras of India’s devotional bhakti tradition. There’s a kind of magical, mystical bond that happens when musicians with deep common roots connect with a jubilant audience.
02/19

New Jazz Underground (7 & 8:30pm)

SF Jazz
Noise Pop @ SFJAZZ: A trio of brilliant young Floridians transplanted to NYC, New Jazz Underground is forging an expansive 21st century sound steeped in post-bop idioms, hip-hop, house, Afrobeat and Afro-Cuban rhythms.
02/19

Skeleton Crewe ft Barry Sless, Rob Barraco, Pete Sears, Jay Lane and Stephen Inglis

Sweetwater Music Hall
02/19

The Polish Ambassador w/ Scott Nice

The Independent
The Polish Ambassador delivers high-energy, groove-driven electronic music blending funk, world rhythms, hip-hop, and glitchy beats. Known for feel-good dance floors and vibrant live sets, this is electronic music with heart, movement, and soul.
02/20

Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout ft Magic Dick, RJ Mischo, Curtis Salgado & more

Presidio Theatre
Master harmonica player and blues legend Mark Hummel brings his 35th Annual Blues Harmonica Blowoutª to the Presidio Theatre for one-night-only. The Presidio Theatre’s first Blowout features harmonica masters Magic Dick, RJ Mischo, Curtis Salgado, and Mark Hummel plus guitarists Anson Funderburgh and Steve Freund along with bassist Rodrio Mantovani and drummer Wes Starr. The Blowout features harmonica players across generations who pay tribute to the blues masters and represent the future of the instrument.
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02/20

The English Beat

Mystic Theatre
The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band’s unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly four decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world. When The English Beat (known as The Beat in their native England) rushed on to the music scene in 1979, it was a time of massive social and political unrest and economic and musical upheaval. This set the stage for a period of unbridled musical creativity, and thanks in large part to the Punk movement and it’s DIY approach to making music, artists like The Beat were able to speak out and speak their mind on the news of the day, as in “Stand Down Margaret”, things that mattered to them and the youth culture, as in “Get A Job”, and universal matters of the heart and soul, as in their classic hits “I Confess”and “Save It…
02/20

Cory Henry & The Treme Funktet

Boom Boom Room
Cory Henry & The Treme Funktet blend deep New Orleans-inspired funk, soul, and jazz, led by Grammy-winning Hammond B-3 powerhouse Cory Henry. Expect tight grooves, big solos, and high-energy, dance-floor-ready funk.
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02/20

Blu Egyptian, Flowstone

Peri's Tavern
Blu Egyptian are coming off another awe-inspiring year. The self-described “Prog-jam that goes ham” band is known for their explosive live performances fusing rock, bluegrass, funk, reggae and electronica. Based in the Sacramento area, the band continues to play for growing audiences in the Northwest, Arizona, Colorado, and Southern California.
02/20

New Jazz Underground (7 & 8:30pm)

SF Jazz
Noise Pop @ SFJAZZ: A trio of brilliant young Floridians transplanted to NYC, New Jazz Underground is forging an expansive 21st century sound steeped in post-bop idioms, hip-hop, house, Afrobeat and Afro-Cuban rhythms.
02/21

The Elovaters w/ Special Guests Shwayze and JARV

Uptown Theatre Napa
JaM Cellars Presents: The Elovaters – Sunburn Tour 2026 Exploding into the American progressive roots scene in 2018 with their #1 Billboard Reggae album Defy Gravity, The Elovaters have quickly become a household name for lovers of Sublime, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, Stick Figure and more. They won Artist Of The Year, and Live Act of The Year in the 2022 New England Music Awards, and a few months later were voted Reggae/Ska Artist of The Year in the Boston Music Awards.
02/21

DakhaBrakha: A Night of Music

Presidio Theatre
DakhaBrakha is a music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Their “ethno chaos” sound spans years of performances prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion, but war is in everything now. They masterfully blend Ukrainian traditional music with influences from around the world, resulting in an unexpected new music. They are troubadours, activists, and educators. Though their name means Give/Take in the old language, DakhaBrakha is new Ukraine, both pre-colonial and post-Soviet, working within a global network of art and music.
02/21

Mark Karan’s Buds

Alpaca Barn Studio and Soundstage
Mark Karan’s Buds at Alpaca Barn Studio and Soundstage in Montara Saturday, February 21á7:00 – 10:00pm Alpaca Barn Studio and Soundstage, 1062 Tamarind St, Montara, CA 94037, USA
02/21

Sgt. Splendor ft Eric McFadden & Kate Vargas

Boom Boom Room
`Sgt. Splendor ft. Eric McFadden & Kate Vargas blend soulful indie rock, Americana, and raw groove with fearless vocals and deep musical chemistry. Expect emotionally charged songs, powerful performances, and a genre-bending set that hits both the heart and the hips.
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02/21

The Gold Souls: Year of the Horse Celebration!

Crazy Horse Nevada City
The driving grooves of funk, rich textures of soul, and the compelling storytelling of the blues converge through The Gold Souls’ unique brand of boogie. Captivating lyrics tell modern tales, while fresh arrangements propel a classic sound, inspiring audiences everywhere with positive messages straight from the heart to the dancefloor. The vocal acrobatics and sultry presence of Juniper Waller immediately melts the hearts of any audience
02/21

Black Uhuru

Freight & Salvage
REGGAE DANCE FLOOR / STANDING AREA OPEN For over 50 years Black Uhuru has remained one of the most recognized and prolific reggae bands from Jamaica. The living legends have earned several achievements in the music industry including winning the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. Their long success along of having the highest reggae record sales after Bob Marley, and the most songs sampled by other artists over the years, has allowed them to become ambassadors of the reggae genre.
02/21

Sweet Relief Honors Taj Mahal with Special Guests

The Masonic
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund Taj Mahal, Van Morrison, Steven Van Zandt, George Thorogood, Mike Campbell, Joaz, Bobby Rush, Patty Griffin, Jim Lauderdale, Will Hoge, Joe Henry, Ruby Amanfu
02/22

The Elovaters w/ Shwayze & Jarv

The Catalyst Club
SUNBURN TOUR 2026: Exploding into the American progressive roots scene in 2018 with their #1 Billboard Reggae album Defy Gravity, The Elovaters have quickly become a household name for lovers of Sublime, Jack Johnson, Slightly Stoopid, G. Love, Stick Figure, The Movement, and more. They won Artist Of The Year, and Live Act of The Year in the 2022 New England Music Awards, and a few months later were voted Reggae/Ska Artist of The Year in the Boston Music Awards.
02/22

The Mother Hips

Almost Famous Wine Company
Praised by Rolling Stone as “divinely inspired,” these California rock icons are famed for their legendary live performances. 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
02/22

DakhaBrakha: Live Soundtrack for “Earth”

Presidio Theatre
DakhaBrakha is a music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Their “ethno chaos” sound spans years of performances prior to Russia’s 2022 invasion, but war is in everything now. They masterfully blend Ukrainian traditional music with influences from around the world, resulting in an unexpected new music. They are troubadours, activists, and educators. Though their name means Give/Take in the old language, DakhaBrakha is new Ukraine, both pre-colonial and post-Soviet, working within a global network of art and music. They aim to help audiences see Ukraine not as a monolith, but as a cosmopolitan culture that takes in other cultures and gives in return. During this special matinee performance, DakhaBrakha will perform their original live soundtrack alongside a screening of the classic 1930 film “Earth” by Aleksandr Dovzhenko that is considered to be one of the most important films of the Soviet era. Dovzhenko is a master of composition,
02/22

Reuben James Residency (7 & 9:15pm)

Black Cat
UK-based pianist, singer, and producer Reuben James brings a soulful blend of jazz, funk, R&B, and pop to the Black Cat stage. After cutting his teeth on Birmingham’s jazz circuit and performing regularly at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s, Reuben has emerged as a true “musician’s musician,” collaborating with artists including Stormzy, Sam Smith, Disclosure, James Bay, and Marcus Mumford.
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02/22

An Evening with Gregory Porter

Davies Symphony Hall
Presented by SF Jazz @ Davies Symphony Hall” A two-time GRAMMY-winner and seven-time nominee, Gregory Porter is unquestionably jazz’s most celebrated male vocalist, “a jazz singer of thrilling presence, a booming baritone with a gift for earthy refinement and soaring uplift” (The New York Times). He returns to Davies Symphony Hall with music from his outstanding career and new material from his upcoming album.
02/22

Mark Hummel’s Allstar Harmonica Blowout

Moe's Alley
Moe’s Alley presents Mark Hummel’s Allstar Harmonica Blowout! This legendary lineup features Curtis Salgado, Magic Dick, RJ Mischo, Mark Hummel, Anson Funderburgh, Steve Freund, Rodrigo Mantovani and Wes Starr.
02/22

April & Monroe Grisman’s Mardi Gras Birthday Jam!

Sweetwater Music Hall
02/23

Van Morrison w/ Shana Morrison

Palace of Fine Arts
Van Morrison is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, poet and multi-instrumentalist, who is widely considered one of the most influential artists in the history of music. He has multiple albums that are ranked as the greatest in the entire rock and roll canon. Van Morrison has journeyed far and wide since his early days, however performing [in America] is always a spectacle to behold. His live performances are always music making at the highest pinnacle of musicianship, and his songcraft is of the highest level of any living performer today.
02/23

The Joy Formidable + Shy Western, Rhydian Dafydd

Cafe Du Nord
Noise Pop Festival 2026 Present @ Swedish American Hall: The Joy Formidable step back onto the stage for the first time in two years. These intimate, stripped-back nights offer songs and stories up close and a moment to reconnect before the next chapter unfolds in 2026. first come first served open seating/ Shy Western is the solo project of Ritzy Bryan (The Joy Formidable). Her debut album and companion book Hugger arrive in January 2026 / Rhydian Dafydd is the co-writer, multi-instrumentalist and co-vocalist of acclaimed Welsh alt-rock trio The Joy Formidable. Known for their dynamic fusion of rock, dream pop and shoegaze, Rhydian now unveils a solo project: an expansive, cinematic exploration of atmosphere, shadow and self.
02/23

SF Music Week (2/23 – 3/1)

Various Locations across SF
SF Music Week 2026 celebrates the city’s rich music legacy and exists to strengthen the sector’s growth and economic vitality. This citywide celebration will spotlight partner events across San Francisco’s renowned music scene, as well as present two conferences – Industry Summit and Artist Development Day – that bring together creators, innovators, and industry leaders to inspire collaboration, share knowledge, and advance the future of music in the Bay Area.
02/23

It Was Dead When I Got Here

Winter's Tavern
It Was Dead When I Got Here at Winters Tavern Monday, February 23á6:00 – 9:30pm 1522 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica, CA / Anna Elva Cucciardo’s Official Gig Calendar
02/25

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
02/25

6 Roses ft Michael Cavaseno, David Boyce

Madrone Art Bar
Michael Cavaseno, David Boyce & guests play soulful jazz renditions. Music 9:30pm (from Broun Fellinis, Orixa, Bang Data, Katdelic, Afrofunk Experience)
02/25

A Tribute to D’Angelo

Black Cat
Honoring the life, legacy, and revolutionary sound of D’Angelo, this special tribute concert celebrates one of the most influential voices in modern soul, R&B, and neo-soul. A true architect of groove, vulnerability, and musical freedom, D’Angelo reshaped the landscape with timeless albums like Brown Sugar, Voodoo, and Black Messiah. Led by an all-star collective of Bay Area musicians and vocalists, this performance brings D’Angelo’s music to life with deep-pocket rhythms, rich harmonies, and the raw emotion that defined his artistry. From slow-burning ballads to funk-driven anthems, the night honors his commitment to authenticity, craft, and fearless expression. Expect an intimate, soul-soaked celebration, equal parts reverent and electric, where the music, the message, and the groove take center stage. Come feel the love. Come feel the groove. Come remember D’Angelo.
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02/26

Magic City Hippies, Supertaste

August Hall
Magic City Hippies have carved out a distinct place in the indie landscape, blending Miami’s sun-soaked swagger with infectious funk, psych-pop, and danceable grooves. What began as the Robby Hunter Band evolved in 2015 with the release of Magic City Hippies, the album that gave the trio its name and solidified a sound both laid-back and relentlessly kinetic.
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02/26

Huney Knuckles

Madrone Art Bar
HUGE NOISE, world class musicianship, mind-bending solos, and uber funky jams Kevin Wong, Darian Gray, Tony Peebles & Bian Sheu
02/26

Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet

SF Jazz
Cuba & Beyond: The most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz for more than half a century, virtuoso pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdes celebrates 60 years of musical alchemy with the SFJAZZ premiere of his Royal Quartet project. The son of Cuban pianist Bebo Valdes, the winner of seven GRAMMYs and six Latin GRAMMY Awards joined Armando Romeu’s celebrated Cuban Orchestra of Modern Music in 1967, a time when the communist government still considered American jazz anti-revolutionary. He was already recognized as the most formidable pianist of his generation when he launched Irakere in 1973 with a phenomenal cast that included saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. Over the ensuing years, Valdes has concentrated on his career as a solo artist, recording 25 albums. Valdes’s Royal Quartet brings together a masterful lineup of Cuban-born instrumentalists including bassist Jose Armando Gola, known for his lengthy collaboration with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, the ambidextrous marvel Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez on drums, and…
02/26

The Crosby Collective

Sweetwater Music Hall
The Crosby Collective is a like-minded community of Grammy-nominated musicians, celebrated artists, close friends, and accomplished creatives who come together to create timeless sonic experiences that feed the soul with feelgood music.
02/27

Cardi B

Chase Center
Little Miss Drama Tour marks Cardi B’s first full headline arena run and the biggest tour of her career to date. The tour will see her headline iconic venues for the very first time, including the Kia Forum in Los Angeles and Madison Square Garden in her hometown of New York City. Cardi B is among the most significant musical artists of all time, regardless of genre, gender, or generation– all accomplished in less than a decade. Among her seemingly unstoppable list of accomplishments, she stands as the highest-certified female rapper on the RIAA’s “Top Artists (Digital Singles)” ranking with over 100 million RIAA-certified units sold, with 3 diamond certifications
02/27

The Good, The Bad & The Fugly ft Josh Zee, Eric McFadden & Bryan Kehoe

Ivy Room
The Good, The Bad & The Fugly: GBF is a guitar onslaught from 3 of the Bays most notorious guitarists, Josh Zee, Eric McFadden and Bryan Kehoe. Prepare yourselves for mind melting devastation.
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02/27

SF Music Week Industry Summit

Swedish American Hall
The Industry Summit is a cornerstone event of SF Music Week that brings together artists, industry professionals, policy makers and thought leaders for a full day of conversations, panels, and talks focused on the state of the industry in the Bay Area. The Summit provides a platform to explore key issues affecting the ecosystem, while also offering insights from prominent figures in the scene. We aim to foster collaboration, address challenges facing the industry, and spark meaningful partnerships that help strengthen and grow our vibrant music community.
02/27

SF Music Week Speed Networking hosted by Pamela (11AM, 12:10PM, 1:15PM)

Swedish American Hall
Make meaningful connections in minutes at our high-energy Speed Networking sessions. This is the place to connect with colleagues and create lasting partnerships that are born in rapid-fire intervals. These dynamic sessions bring together industry professionals in a structured yet spontaneous format that maximizes every moment. This is your chance to meet 20+ key industry players, exchange ideas, and turn brief introductions into big opportunities. Sign up for time slots here. Spaces are limited.
02/27

Women Leading the Bay Area Music Scene, curated by She Is The Music, Bay Area Chapter

Swedish American Hall
The Bay Area’s music culture is powered by visionary women who are redefining leadership and artistry across genres and generations. This dynamic conversation spotlights the women shaping the region’s sound, building community, and driving change both onstage and behind the scenes. Join us as we celebrate their contributions and imagine what a more inclusive, empowered future of music can look like. Panelists will explore the opportunities and obstacles facing women in today’s music ecosystem, including representation, equity, creative freedom, mentorship, and evolving pathways to success.  
02/27

SF Music Week: Inside the Bay Area’s Grassroots Music Ecosystem

Swedish American Hall
The Bay’s most exciting music doesn’t always live on the big stages—it thrives in backyards, warehouses, basements, and community-built spaces. This panel brings together the creators shaping these underground scenes to explore DIY culture, emerging sounds, and how homegrown movements continue to keep the Bay vibrant as the city evolves. Come hear where the next wave is coming from.
02/27

Tommy Castro and the Painkillers

Almost Famous Wine Company
“Closer to the Bone Tour 2025” Blues and rock powerhouse with 10 Blues Music Awards, including four B.B. King Entertainer of the Year honors
02/27

Blu Egyptian

Boom Boom Room
Blu Egyptian blend funk, rock, and psychedelic grooves into high-energy, danceable sets with a jam-forward edge. Expect tight musicianship, big rhythms, and a live show built to keep the room moving.
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02/27

Bella Rayne Band

Crazy Horse Nevada City
Bella Rayne is an 18-year-old, self-taught guitar phenom from Mendocino who is on a rocket to the moon as her infectious presence has become ubiquitous on high-profile stages throughout the western hemisphere. It’s one thing to have talent at a young age. Bella has the casual swagger of an old soul on this planet doing what she’s meant to do. Her love for the Grateful Dead, 70s psychedelic rock and 90s grunge has been distilled into her own fresh approach, showing how it pays to have parents with excellent taste in music.
02/27

B-Side Players w/ DJ Wyze 1

Moe's Alley
The B-Side Players are a 9-piece band part of a new movement in popular music. A band that honors the international cross-pollination that has always made music the universal language. They use any beat that catches their ear, regardless of geography or genre, to create a compelling, horn driven, polyrhythmic groove. They continue exploring the multifaceted grooves of Latin America and the Caribbean, incorporating the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and Brazil with the funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop rhythms of their homeland, dropping bits of Cumbia, Salsa, gritty street Samba, Son Montuno, Jarocho and Boogalo into the mix.
02/27

Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet

SF Jazz
Cuba & Beyond: The most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz for more than half a century, virtuoso pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdes celebrates 60 years of musical alchemy with the SFJAZZ premiere of his Royal Quartet project. The son of Cuban pianist Bebo Valdes, the winner of seven GRAMMYs and six Latin GRAMMY Awards joined Armando Romeu’s celebrated Cuban Orchestra of Modern Music in 1967, a time when the communist government still considered American jazz anti-revolutionary. He was already recognized as the most formidable pianist of his generation when he launched Irakere in 1973 with a phenomenal cast that included saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. Over the ensuing years, Valdes has concentrated on his career as a solo artist, recording 25 albums. Valdes’s Royal Quartet brings together a masterful lineup of Cuban-born instrumentalists including bassist Jose Armando Gola, known for his lengthy collaboration with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, the ambidextrous marvel Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez on drums, and…
02/28

Monolink

The Warfield
Monolink is the stage name of Steffen Linck, a German singer-songwriter and electronic dance music producer who specializes in ambient, techno, electronica and house genres.
02/28

Beats Antique

The UC Theatre
Co-Presented by Noise Pop Festival 2026: Metamorphosis Tour -You can’t know Beats Antique until you’ve been a part of its journey, and experienced the act as an entity with a life of its own. A stage show that demands more music; music that needs costumes, ships and masks and shadow dances; an audience that comes for art, and takes away stories to feed their imagination. Commitment to the full performance art form is how Beats Antique fuses musical worlds, pulling on global sounds for experiments on the fringes of cinematic cabaret, informed by electronic mash-ups and inspirations who have joined them on the journey such as Les Claypool, Alam Khan, The Glitch Mob, Too Many Zooz and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
02/28

SF Music Week Artist Development Day

Public Works
Join us for an engaging afternoon designed specifically for independent artists and bands! Artist Development Day is designed to examine every facet of the “business of being an artist,” giving independent musicians the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to advance their careers. The programming focuses on helping artists protect their creative interests, navigate the industry with clarity, and sustain both their passion and artistic vision along the way. Featuring In-depth panels, local business interactions, and opportunities for professional, small group consultations with industry leaders.
02/28

LAZWELL ft. Lady Chi (JGB) – Lantz’s Bday Bash

Boom Boom Room
LAZWELL feat. Lady Chi (JGB) deliver a high-energy blend of funk, rock, blues, and soul, led by larger-than-life frontman and guitar hero Lantz Lazwell. With Lady Chi’s powerful, gospel-rooted vocals in the mix, expect deep grooves, reinvented covers, and a dance-floor-driven set packed with charisma and fire.
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02/28

The Crooked Stuff

Papermill Creek Saloon
A psychedelic discopunk x electrofunk soul experience arises! The Crooked Stuff transmits body-moving music that’s been cross-pollinated from the modern electronic and classic analog worlds.
02/28

SF Music Week Artist Development Day

Public Works
Artist Development Day is designed to examine every facet of the “business of being an artist,” giving independent musicians the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to advance their careers. The programming focuses on helping artists protect their creative interests, navigate the industry with clarity, and sustain both their passion and artistic vision along the way. Featuring In-depth panels, local business interactions, and opportunities for professional, small group consultations with industry leaders.
02/28

Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet

SF Jazz
Cuba & Beyond: The most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz for more than half a century, virtuoso pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdes celebrates 60 years of musical alchemy with the SFJAZZ premiere of his Royal Quartet project. The son of Cuban pianist Bebo Valdes, the winner of seven GRAMMYs and six Latin GRAMMY Awards joined Armando Romeu’s celebrated Cuban Orchestra of Modern Music in 1967, a time when the communist government still considered American jazz anti-revolutionary. He was already recognized as the most formidable pianist of his generation when he launched Irakere in 1973 with a phenomenal cast that included saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. Over the ensuing years, Valdes has concentrated on his career as a solo artist, recording 25 albums. Valdes’s Royal Quartet brings together a masterful lineup of Cuban-born instrumentalists including bassist Jose Armando Gola, known for his lengthy collaboration with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, the ambidextrous marvel Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez on drums, and…
02/28

An Evening with Sun Ra Arkestra

The Chapel
(((folkYEAH!))) & KALW 91.7 FM Present: Sun Ra founded the Sun Ra Arkestra in Chicago in the mid-1950s. Sun Ra was among the earliest pioneers of the synthesizer and the free jazz revolution of 1960s. Sun Ra sent a strong spiritual and musical message to his Arkestra wanting them to help make the universe better through positive vibrations and music. The Sun Ra Arkestra are known worldwide for their live shows that combine big-band swing, space-age free jazz, be-bop, singing, dancing, chanting and Afro-pageantry. The Arkestra has been at the forefront of Afro-futurism since their inception. The Arkestra have recorded more than 100 albums. Their 2020 album “Swirling” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Big Band Jazz Ensemble recording. Their newest album “Lights On A Satellite” was released in February 2025.
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03/01

Bob Schneider, Conner McLaren

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
KC Turner Presents: Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter and former frontman of The Ugly Americans and The Scabs, Bob Schneider is one of the most-celebrated musicians in the live music capital. Combining diverse styles, Schneider’s music spans genres, blending elements of folk, rock, rap, funk, bluegrass, reggae and country with the more traditional singer/songwriter aesthetic. In short, FRUNK.
03/01

The John Santos Sextet: The African Roots of Jazz Latino w/ special guests Kiazi Malonga, Bongo Sibide, Baba Moshe Milon & Lakiba Pittman

Freight & Salvage
LATIN JAZZ – The John Santos Sextet is one of the premier Afro-Latin Jazz musical groups in the United States since their inception in 2003. They are some of the most creative musicians, composers and arrangers in the field, illuminating the aesthetic characteristics of Latin Jazz pertaining to instrumentation, rhythm, interpretation and improvisation through live performance and recording. Their repertoire consists of original compositions and exciting original arrangements of classic rhythms, styles and songs from Latin America and the US.
03/01

Veotis Latchison (6 & 7:30pm)

SF Jazz
Noise Pop @ SFJAZZ:Veotis Latchison is an electrifying vocalist, songwriter, and producer whose soulful sound is making waves across the Bay Area and beyond. Hailing from Oakland, Latchison has established a sizable presence on the scene for his vibrant fusion of hip hop, R&B, soul, and jazz, drawing inspiration from icons like James Brown, Anderson .Paak, and Otis Redding.
03/01

Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet

SF Jazz
Cuba & Beyond: The most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz for more than half a century, virtuoso pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdes celebrates 60 years of musical alchemy with the SFJAZZ premiere of his Royal Quartet project. The son of Cuban pianist Bebo Valdes, the winner of seven GRAMMYs and six Latin GRAMMY Awards joined Armando Romeu’s celebrated Cuban Orchestra of Modern Music in 1967, a time when the communist government still considered American jazz anti-revolutionary. He was already recognized as the most formidable pianist of his generation when he launched Irakere in 1973 with a phenomenal cast that included saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. Over the ensuing years, Valdes has concentrated on his career as a solo artist, recording 25 albums. Valdes’s Royal Quartet brings together a masterful lineup of Cuban-born instrumentalists including bassist Jose Armando Gola, known for his lengthy collaboration with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, the ambidextrous marvel Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez on drums, and…
03/01

An Evening With Sun Ra Arkestra

The Chapel
(((folkYEAH!))) & KALW 91.7 FM Present: Sun Ra founded the Sun Ra Arkestra in Chicago in the mid-1950s. Sun Ra was among the earliest pioneers of the synthesizer and the free jazz revolution of 1960s. Sun Ra sent a strong spiritual and musical message to his Arkestra wanting them to help make the universe better through positive vibrations and music. The Sun Ra Arkestra are known worldwide for their live shows that combine big-band swing, space-age free jazz, be-bop, singing, dancing, chanting and Afro-pageantry. The Arkestra has been at the forefront of Afro-futurism since their inception. The Arkestra have recorded more than 100 albums. Their 2020 album “Swirling” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Big Band Jazz Ensemble recording. Their newest album “Lights On A Satellite” was released in February 2025.
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03/04

Lady Blackbird

Cafe Du Nord
Live Nation Presents: In every Lady Blackbird song is the unmistakable sound of freedom. Harnessing a mighty voice that effortlessly embodies buffeting power, heart- rending yearning and soft, whispered balladry, Lady Blackbird has imbued her compositions since 2021’s critically acclaimed debut Black Acid Soul with a journeying independence. Hers is an instantly-recognisable sound capable of evoking joy one moment and heartache the next, a musical embrace of genres as varied as jazz, classic soul, gospel, psychedelic rock and pop.
03/05

MonoNeon (7:30 & 9:30pm)

Yoshi's Oakland
Cutting edge GRAMMY©-winning bassist: MonoNeon, is an American bassist and experimental musician from Memphis, Tennessee. He is known for his presence on YouTube playing bass guitar and being one of the last people to work with Prince. Thomas is a Grammy Award-winning artist for his participation on the 2020 Nas album King’s Disease. Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers has referred to Mono as “The greatest fucking electric bass player”. On November 1, 2022, Fender released the MonoNeon Collection, which included the MonoNeon Jazz Bass V Signature. “From avant-garde to southern soul, funk and all notes in-between, MonoNeon’s astounding musical range, tone and taste are always on full display.” – Fender
03/05

Steep Canyon Rangers

Freight & Salvage
BLUEGRASS – Steep Canyon Rangers is made up of Graham Sharp on banjo and vocals, Mike Guggino on mandolin/mandola and vocals, Aaron Burdett on guitar and vocals, Nicky Sanders on fiddle and vocals, Mike Ashworth on drums and vocals, and Barrett Smith on bass, guitar, and vocals. Hailing from both the Appalachian and Piedmont regions of North Carolina, the Rangers have long held traditional bluegrass paramount, while possessing an exceptional ability to bring it down the mountain, and to incorporate accessible influence from all walks of the region.
03/06

Brandi Carlile w/ The Head And The Heart

Chase Center
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.
03/06

Neko Case, Destroyer

Uptown Theatre Napa
JaM Cellars Presents Neko Case – Neon Grey Midnight Green Tour: Singer, songwriter, music producer, visual artist, and writer Neko Case is the consummate career artist — fearless and versatile, with a fierce work ethic and a constant drive to search deeper within herself for creative growth. “One of America’s best and most ambitious singer-songwriters” (Rolling Stone) and “essentially peerless” (NPR), Case has long been revered as one of music’s most influential artists, whose authenticity, lyrical storytelling, and sly wit have endeared her to a legion of critics, musicians, and lifelong fans. In addition to numerous acclaimed and GRAMMY-nominated solo records, Case is a founding member of Canadian supergroup The New Pornographers
03/06

Gogol Bordello

The Warfield
We Mean It, Man! Tour 2026: Since 1999, International punk band Gogol Bordello, led by Ukrainian frontman Eugene Hutz, has been filling up rooms with an energy that could run a whole city. Their latest album Solidaritine is no exception, going back to their hardcore roots. The band has lit up stages around the world alongside System of a Down, Primus, Rancid, Dropkick Murphys, dueted with Regina Spektor
03/06

John Brothers Piano Company

Ivy Room
John Brothers Piano Company is an Oakland-based instrumental quartet whose compositions oscillate between incisive part-writing and unrestrained improvisational energy. Guided by this interplay, seemingly disparate influences, from chamber music to hot jazz, are focused through emphatic lyricism.
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03/06

The White Buffalo

Cornerstone Berkeley
Out with the old, the organic, the expected, the tried; in with the new – new producer, new studio, new location, no distractions, no looking back, Enter ‘Year Of The Dark Horse’, “You think we’re a country band? A folk band? Americana? Rock? What the fuck are you gonna say now?!” laughs Jake. “With this album, I wanted something outside of what I’ve ever done. I wanted to open up. Do something dangerous. I’m hard to put into a singular genre as it is, but now I really wanted to take away any kind of preconception or pigeon-holing.
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03/06

Nishat Khan: A Tribute to Zakir Hussain

Freight & Salvage
INDIAN CLASSICAL LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE Nishat Khan is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation for his inspiring and unique work, his masterful collaborations are truly connecting music globally. With the strike of a single, unmistakable note, the sound of Nishat Khan’s sitar instantly captivates and transforms the mood. In celebration of what would have been Ustad Zakir Hussain’s 75th birthday, Ustad Nishat Khan will perform this special concert in tribute to his longtime friend and musical collaborator. In 2024 the global music world lost a luminary when Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73. It was also a great loss for the music community of the Bay Area to which Zakir had called home for many years.
03/06

Junk Parlor

Papermill Creek Saloon
Junk Parlor is a Bay Area indie band know for its eclectic, genre-blending sound, mixing European folk, punk, rockabilly, tango and bellydance with catchy melodies and storytelling.
03/06

The Brian Jonestown Massacre, OLUM

The Chapel
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: The ever-evolving musical vehicle for notorious psych-rock musician Anton Newcombe, the Brian Jonestown Massacre has endured numerous phases and iterations since arriving in the mid-’90s, becoming something of an independent institution in the process. Early highlights like 1996’s Their Satanic Majesties’ Second Request showed Newcombe’s propensity for melding late-’60s psychedelia with textured shoegaze, while later standouts like 2015’s imaginary soundtrack Musique de Film Imagine took a more cerebral and experimental approach.
03/07

Melvin Seals & JGB w/ Jonathan Dubose Jr.

The Warfield
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 reveredfor his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards inthe Jerry Garcia Band.Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helpedpioneer and define what has now become “Jam Band Music”. From blues to funk to rock to jazz,Melvin Seals serves up a tasty mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice things up
03/07

Dirty Cello

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
Dirty Cello – cello like you’ve never heard before! Combine the virtuosic wail of Jimi Hendrix, the soul of BB King, and the fire of Bill Monroe, and add a whole lot of cello, and you get the Dirty Cello band. Dirty Cello performs all over the world, from Iceland to Israel, from Scottish castles to underground caves presenting an energetic and wild show that’s been described as, “Dirty Cello’s music is all over the map: funky, carnival, romantic, sexy, tangled, electric, fiercely rhythmic, and textured, and only occasionally classical.” by Oakland Magazine.
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03/07

Jazz Is Dead – A Live Performance by Cochemea

Ivy Room
artdontsleep, the uc theatre and ivy room presents: Music is in multi-instrumentalist and composer Cochemea Gastelum’s blood–he comes from a long line of musicians on both sides of his lineage. For over 25 years, Cochemea has built a distinct career as a soloist, section player, and composer/ arranger, collaborating with artists across genres– from his long tenure with Sharon Jones and the Dap- Kings to work with Kevin Morby, Run The Jewels, Jon Batiste, Amy Winehouse, The Roots, Archie Shepp, Mark Ronson, and Quincy Jones, among many others.
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03/07

The Unauthorized Rolling Stones

Almost Famous Wine Company
Rudy Colombini & The Unauthorized Rolling Stones bring the excitement, energy, and all the hits of a live Rolling Stones show
03/07

The Expendables w/ Chad Tepper

Cornerstone Berkeley
The Expendables have proven anything but in their nearly 25-year career since starting out as a spirited party band in high school performing surf-rock covers for birthdays and family gatherings. A quarter-century later, elementary school buddies Raul Bianchi, Adam Peterson and Geoff Weers, along with bassist Ryan DeMars, who joined in 2000, have forged a unique sound born in the laid-back beach life in their hometown of Santa Cruz, CA. The Expendables’ infectious hybrid of ska, surf-rock, punk, reggae and metal can be heard in their latest streaming track, “Surfman Cometh,” a spaghetti-western meets “Pipeline” twang that could easily form the soundtrack to the latest Quentin Tarantino film.
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03/07

Kat Robichaud’s Misfit Cabaret Circus

Great American Music Hall
Step into the world of the bizarre and experience a night of wonder, magic, and mischief at Misfit Cabaret Presents CIRCUS. This is not your ordinary circus, but a wild variety show that showcases some of the best talent in San Francisco and beyond. You will see amazing feats of daring, contorting drag clowns, burlesque babes and more, all under the guidance of your charismatic hostess and Mistress of Mayhem, Kat Robichaud.
03/07

The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Pink Breath of Heaven

The Chapel
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: The ever-evolving musical vehicle for notorious psych-rock musician Anton Newcombe, the Brian Jonestown Massacre has endured numerous phases and iterations since arriving in the mid-’90s, becoming something of an independent institution in the process. Early highlights like 1996’s Their Satanic Majesties’ Second Request showed Newcombe’s propensity for melding late-’60s psychedelia with textured shoegaze, while later standouts like 2015’s imaginary soundtrack Musique de Film Imagine took a more cerebral and experimental approach.
03/08

The Mermen

Great American Music Hall
The Mermen are an American rock band from San Francisco, California that formed in 1989. The group’s sound was originally rooted in instrumental surf and psychedelic music of the 1960s. Although their music delves into many genres, the sound is non-commercial and is mainly influenced by the band’s founder, songwriter and guitarist Jim Thomas’ modern melodic visions. The band’s music is entirely instrumental and “does a good job of defying description”, not fitting neatly into any musical genre. In concert, the Mermen always perform as a trio: electric guitar, electric bass, and drums (Jim Thomas on guitar, Jennifer Burnes on bass, Martyn Jones on drums).
03/10

Aimee Mann w/ Jonathan Coulton

The Fillmore
22 _ Lost In Space Anniversary Tour: imee Elizabeth Mann (born September 8, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter. She is noted for her sardonic and literate lyrics about dark subjects, often describing underdog characters. She has released ten albums as a solo artist. Mann was born in Richmond, Virginia, and studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. In the 1980s, after playing with the Young Snakes and Ministry, she co-founded the new wave band ‘Til Tuesday and wrote their top-ten single “Voices Carry” (1985)
03/10

Sam Greenfield

The Independent
Multi-instrumentalist and artist Sam Greenfield has made a name for himself in the music industry playing alongside some of the biggest names in the biz. He has toured extensively with Vulfpeck’s Cory Wong, Joss Stone, Dave Koz, and Thank You Scientist.
03/12

Thank You Sly Stone: An Allstar Tribute To Sly Stone

Moe's Alley
No-Brainer Productions presents “Thank You Sly Stone” – An Allstar Tribute to Sly Stone featuring: Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz (ALO), Ray White (Zappa), Vicki Randle, Steve Adams (ALO), Brendan Liu (Con Brio), Mookie Siegel (David Nelson Band), Ezra Lipp (ALO), Marcus Stephens
03/13

Antonio Sanchez “Birdman Live” 10th Anniversary

Presidio Theatre
The Academy Award winning Best Picture, BIRDMAN, screened to a live soundtrack Presentation licensed by Disney Concert / Four-time GRAMMY-Award winner Antonio Sanchez, one of the most renowned drummers in the international jazz scene, takes the Presidio Theatre stage to recreate his original solo drum score to Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s 2014 Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), the Academy Award Winner for Best Picture starring Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone, and Naomi Watts. During a screening of the film, Sanchez will recreate his score, but as Sanchez improvised most of the original music for the film, each performance is unique — a showcase of his musical creativity.
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03/13

Andre Cruz & The Black Diamond Rhythm Band

Peri's Tavern
California Soul
03/14

Black Label Society

The Warfield
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Zakk Wylde – Vocals/Guitar John DeServio – Bass Dario Lorina – Guitar Jeff Fabb – Drums / Black Label Society bandleader Zakk Wylde wields his guitar like a Viking weapon, bashing out thick riffage and squeezing out expressive squeals as if the glory of his Berserker brotherhood depends upon every single note, which of course, it does. Charismatic beast and consummate showman, Wylde puts his massive heart and earnest soul on display with unbridled, unchained, animalistic passion in Black Label Society, whether it’s a crushingly heavy blues-rock barnstormer or a piano-driven ode to a fallen brother.
03/14

ALO: Tour d’Amour XVIII

The Fillmore
While best known for his contributions to independent rock music with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah over the last two decades, few are aware that the piano is the first, and primary compositional, instrument of Alec Ounsworth. These piano and voice versions showcase the depth and resolute character of CYHSY’s repertoire in its purest form.
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03/15

Nine Inch Nails w/ Boys Noize

Chase Center
Peel It Back Tour 2026:Grammy-award winning band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nine Inch Nails is bringing their Peel It Back Tour 2026 to Chase Center
03/18

Magoo

Lost On Main Chico
Come join us for a night of foot-stomping, banjo-picking, and fiddle-playing fun at Lost on Main. Get ready to experience the best of progressive bluegrass music with Magoo, a hyper-talented group that will have you dancing all night long. Magoo is a bluegrass quartet from Denver, Colorado , redefining the boundaries of modern bluegrass with fearless creativity and world-class musicianship. Known for their dynamic live performances.
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03/18

Parlor Greens w/ Andre Cruz & Chris Lujan

Moe's Alley
You could say that Parlor Greens are greater than the sum of their parts,however, the individual parts are simply stellar on their own. Tim Carman (formerly GA-20, Canyon Lights) on drums, Jimmy James (True Loves, formerly Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio) on guitar, and Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players, The Sugarman 3) on organ. Scone is perhaps the most tasteful living organist on planet Earth (and beyond) and to watch him play is to truly watch a master at work.
03/18

Son Little

The Independent
Son Little makes music that doesn’t fit neatly into a box – and that’s the point. Blending soul, blues, folk, hip-hop, and R&B, his songs feel both timeless and deeply personal, built on raw emotion, rich textures, and a voice that’s equal parts grit and grace. Over the past decade, he’s carved out a space that’s all his own, drawing from the past while pushing into new territory.
03/19

Lindsay Everly and The Evergreens, Stone Logan & The Sisters of Eden, Dirty Cello

Ivy Room
Lindsay Everly is a Northern California-based Americana singer/songwriter whose music blends folk, bluegrass, and West African influences into heartfelt, cinematic storytelling. Raised in the Wisconsin countryside,Influenced by Alison Krauss, Kacey Musgraves, and Gillian Welch, Lindsay has worked with a Grammy-winning producer and her full-length Destination and EP Honest Flowers have both been critically acclaimed, earning praise for her sincerity and warmth. +STONE LOGAN & THE SISTERS OF EDEN Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, Matt Logan is a songwriter, performer, and music therapist whose work transforms life’s complexities into timeless, soulful songs. With a career spanning decades, Matt’s journey began in small-town bars and music festivals across the Midwest, performing with bands that shaped his sound and performance style. In 2013, Matt relocated to San Francisco after earning a master’s degree in music therapy. + From China to Italy, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by…
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03/19

The Third Mind

Moe's Alley
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: The Third Mind featuring Dave Alvin, Victor Krummenacher, Jesse Sykes, Michael Jerome and Mark Karan! THE THIRD MIND The brainchild of Grammy award-winning songwriter/guitarist Dave Alvin and veteran alternative music bassist Victor Krummenacher (Camper Van Beethoven, Monks of Doom, Eyelids), The Third Mind began with studio recordings also featuring Jesse Sykes from her critically acclaimed group, Jesse Sykes and The Sweet Hereafter.
03/19

Lespecial

Sweetwater Music Hall
03/20

Lydia Pense and Cold Blood

Almost Famous Wine Company
Iconic powerhouse singer famed for her Fillmore West performances, who pioneered the “East Bay Grease” sound of funk, soul and R&B
03/20

Toubab Krewe + lespecial

Moe's Alley
Toubab Krewe, the vibrant Asheville, NC-based instrumental powerhouse that creates a sonic Pangaea that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. While nearly impossible to put into any box.
03/20

April & Monroe Grisman, The Beautiful Hang Gang (Allyson Paige, Loralee Christensen, Rob Hopper, Eric McCann)

Peri's Tavern
American, Soul, Reggae & Rock’n’Roll
03/20

Los Amigos Invisibles

Sweetwater Music Hall
03/20

Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Phil Lesh

The Fillmore
Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the life and music of Phil Lesh Hosted by Grahame Lesh & Friends, Eric Krasno, Benmont Tench, Jason Crosby, John Molo, Jennifer Hartswick
03/20

Parlor Greens

The Independent
Parlor Greens is a powerhouse organ trio featuring Adam Scone (organ), Jimmy James (guitar), and Tim Carman (drums), delivering deep-pocket soul jazz rooted in classic Blue Note vibes with a modern edge. Heavy grooves, tasteful playing, and undeniable chemistry make this a must-see for fans of funk, soul, and instrumental heat.
03/21

Toubab Krewe

Sausalito Cruising Club
This band makes you want turn on, tune in, drop out. It’s late night Maple Leaf lose yourself on the dancefloor vibes. I can’t beleive they are playing at the club!!! We are so lucky! NOTE: The Cruising Club is a private club for members and their guests. You are welcome to attend as a guest of the band.
03/21

Parlor Greens

Lost On Main Chico
One of the most exciting and anticipated projects in the world of heavy instrumental is Parlor Greens, a fresh organ trio on Colmine Records. The individual parts are simply stellar on their own. Tim Carman (formerly GA-20, Canyon Lights) on drums, Jimmy James (True Loves, formerly Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio) on guitar, and Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players, The Sugarman 3) on organ.
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03/21

The Barr Brothers, Benjamin Lazar Davis

Great American Music Hall
Let It Hiss Tour: The Barr Brothers are a group out of Montreal fronted by the poly-rhythmic, jocular drumming of Andrew Barr and the songs and guitar playing of brother Brad Barr. Bass, pedal steel, keyboards, and horns come in and out of the mix freely. Equally at home in solemn Arcadian ballads, swampy North African improvs, or classic rock and roll revelry, The Barr Brothers continue to embrace and enchant audiences with their methodical-yet-whimsical approach to music making.
03/21

Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys

Ivy Room
Since forming in 1988 in Southern California, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys have become one of the world’s most beloved Americana/Roots acts, drawing from the deep musical waters that flow just beneath the surface of Rock & Roll’s fertile soil. A childhood passion for Country, Doo-Wop, and Rhythm & Blues 45s led Sandy (born Robert Williams) to pursue a singing career as a teenager, beginning a life in music that continues decades later. And as his personal record collection continues to grow (75,000 and counting), so does the depth of the musical influences that stream through his songwriting and singing style
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03/21

Dead Winter Carpenters w/ Jimbo Scott

Sweetwater Music Hall
03/21

Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Phil Lesh

The Fillmore
Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the life and music of Phil Lesh Hosted by Grahame Lesh & Friends, Nels Cline, Tom Hamilton, Jackie Greene, Oteil Burbridge, Jay Lane
03/21

Los Amigos Invisibles

The Independent
Los Amigos Invisibles bring their infamous fusion of disco, funk, acid jazz, and Latin rhythms to the stage. From Caracas to worldwide acclaim with Latin Grammy wins and decades of party-ready grooves, these maestros keep the dance floor moving.
03/22

Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Phil Lesh

The Fillmore
Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the life and music of Phil Lesh Hosted by Grahame Lesh & Friends, Eric Krasno, Oteil Burbridge, Jay Lane, Alex Koford, Rob Barraco
03/24

Johnny Marr, His Lordship

Great American Music Hall
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03/25

Jeff Tweedy w/ Macie Stewart

The Fillmore
Jeffrey Scot Tweedy (born August 25, 1967) is an American musician, singer songwriter, author, and record producer best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Wilco.
03/26

Jeff Tweedy w/ Liam Kazar

The Fillmore
Jeffrey Scot Tweedy (born August 25, 1967) is an American musician, singer songwriter, author, and record producer best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Wilco.
03/26

The Record Company w/ Jontavious Willis

Great American Music Hall
The Record Company is a Grammy-nominated blues rock band from Los Angeles. The members are Chris Vos (guitar, lead vocals), Alex Stiff (bass, backing vocals), and Marc Cazorla (drums, backing vocals). Their music is influenced by blues musicians such as John Lee Hooker.+ Jontavious Willis is resolved in his mission: to reinvigorate today’s Blues with the spirit of the past. Inspired by a time when the Blues were plentiful and rhythm reigned supreme, Jontavious leverages his unique sound–a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and reverence for traditional Blues–to get the world dancing again.
03/27

DOLL FEST VOL II Pre Party w/ Skip The Neddle, Last Minet, Beneath You, Wonderland Rejects

Ivy Room
_DOLL FEST VOL II PRE PARTY! Doll Fest 2026 kicks off with a pre-show of Bay Area femme-fronted bands. Doll Fest is a celebration of the feminine energy, friendship, and gathering together of a community in support of one another. We recognize that femme-dom is a powerhouse feeling, emotion, and revolution in action. Following the footsteps of previous incarnations of feminine fests such as Lilith Fair and She Shreds, Doll Fest aims to be the next femme music and arts festival, showcasing two full days of all femme-fronted bands and artists, including pioneering bands that brought the Riot Grrl movement to life and active bands today that are paving the legacy of grrl power. We are still battling for true equality against the archaic non-values of patriarchy, still fighting for the power over our own bodies, and still proving our worth as voices to be heard. Doll Fest intends to bring together like-minded folx who embody the true spirit of…
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03/27

David Nelson Band

Sweetwater Music Hall
03/27

Los Lobos, Philthy Dronez

The Fillmore
Los Lobos (pronounced [los _lo_os], Spanish for “the Wolves”) is a Mexican American rock group[1][2][3][4] 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 nortenos. The band rose to international stardom in 1987, when their version of “La Bamba” peaked at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, and also topped the charts in the United Kingdom, and several other countries.
03/27

The Motet

The Independent
The Motet are a veteran funk powerhouse blending soul, jazz, and rock into impeccably tight, high-energy live shows. With over 20 years together, sold-out tours, major festival appearances, and six Red Rocks headlining sets, the band continues to evolve, now fronted by vocal standout Sarah Clarke and fueled by deep grooves, layered arrangements, and nonstop dance-floor energy.
03/28

Hot Buttered Rum

Lost On Main Chico
Hot Buttered Rum returns with their signature blend of bluegrass, folk, and California grooves, delivering a night packed with rich harmonies, virtuosic picking, and the kind of energy that turns a spring night into a full-on celebration. San Francisco sextet Hot Buttered Rum, true to its namesake beverage, cooks up rich, intoxicating songs that pack a lyrical punch.
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03/28

David Nelson Band

Sweetwater Music Hall
03/29

EFUNK SF ft Ash Lauryn, Bored Lord, Soul Clap, Sweater Funk, and more

The Midway
Finally back for our 3rd time around in San Fran-disco __ the House Of EFUNK mothership is touching down @themidwaysf for an outdoor/indoor day party __ with a stacked lineup of house, techno, club, funk legends and locals __ Sunday, March 29 **** Feat: Ash Lauryn – Detroit-rooted, Atlanta based soulful and underground house mama. Bored Lord – Oakland’s own fearless genre-bender, always pushing the rave forward, DJ Minx – Detroit’s First Lady of Wax, a pioneer always bringing heat to the dancefloor, FSQ – funk, soul, and disco grooves for body and spirit, Juliet Mendoza – LA’s underground house queen radiating rhythm and light, Soul Clap – your interstellar captains through house, funk, and everything in between, Sunshine Jones (Live) – San Fran house music originator, brining earthly vibrations to the spirit of the groove Sweater Funk – San Francisco’s finest purveyors of raw boogie and rare grooves”
04/01

St. Paul & The Broken Bones w/ Tyler Ballgame

The Warfield
Live in 2026L Blood is thicker than water, and it can leave scars. But like it or not, those in our bloodlines are stuck with us–and us with them–for better or for worse. Paul Janeway understands this conundrum of heritage well. The singer of the Birmingham, Alabama-based rock and roll soul band St. Paul & The Broken Bones was born and raised in America’s Deep South, a place where social consciousness can still take a backseat to unsavory traditions and where a family’s expectations sometimes supersede all else.
04/02

Circles Around The Sun

The Independent
Originally born from Peter Shapiro’s idea to commission set-break music for the Grateful Dead’s 50th anniversary “Fare Thee Well” shows, Circles Around The Sun has evolved into a genre-defying instrumental band, trailblazing the cosmic disco space for nearly a decade. Deeply and tangibly linked to Grateful Dead history, their sound blends psych-rock, jazz-funk, post-rock, and classic psychedelia, with collaborations spanning Joe Russo, Billy Strings, and Mikaela Davis. Anchored by original instrumentals, CATS’ live shows take fans on a fresh journey every single time.
04/04

Midnight North

Presidio Theatre
Midnight North takes its cue from the fertile Bay Area music scene. Formed in early 2012 by singer/songwriters Grahame Lesh and Elliott Peck, whose harmonies came as naturally as the initial songs, along with bassist Connor O’Sullivan. The band’s current-day lineup was completed when drummer/banjo player Nathan Graham came aboard after a chance meeting at a benefit concert in Philadelphia in 2016 following the release of its third, and breakthrough, album, Under the Lights, in 2017. In the early days, the group was able to grow as a unit thanks to an association with Lesh’s family venue Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael.
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04/04

SatchVai Band ft Joe Satriani & Steve Vai w/ Animals As Leaders

Fox Theater Oakland
Surfing With the Hydra 2026 Tour: Formed in 2024 after decades of friendship and musical intersections, SATCHVAI brings together two of the most celebrated guitarists of all time–Joe Satriani and Steve Vai–for an unprecedented collaboration. Rounding out the powerhouse lineup are Kenny Aronoff (drums), Marco Mendoza (bass), and Pete Thorn (guitar), creating a stellar quintet of world-class musicians. More than just a band, SATCHVAI is a supercharged fusion of guitar-driven mastery, chemistry, and creative fire.
04/04

Jazz Mafia’s Grateful Brass

Almost Famous Wine Company
Led by Adam Theis Jazz Mafia Grateful Brass reimagines the iconic music of the Grateful Dead in a jazz/funk style with brass, drums and vocals (no guitar!)
04/05

Blues Explosion ft The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, Lady Bianca, Alvon Johnson, and Alabama Mike

Sweetwater Music Hall
04/09

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Presidio Theatre
Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns to the Presidio Theatre to follow-up their February 2025 sold-out shows and Mardi Gras parties. Founded in 1961, the beloved Preservation Hall is a global institution and the Jazz Band has helped to define the musical traditions of the Crescent City for more than six decades. Preservation Hall Jazz Band presents the Big Easy’s musical heritage and the wealth of New Orleans’ musical talent.
04/09

Fishbone

August Hall
In Your Face 40th Anniversary Tour
04/09

Marshall Crenshaw w/ James Mastro

Sweetwater Music Hall
04/10

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Presidio Theatre
Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns to the Presidio Theatre to follow-up their February 2025 sold-out shows and Mardi Gras parties. Founded in 1961, the beloved Preservation Hall is a global institution and the Jazz Band has helped to define the musical traditions of the Crescent City for more than six decades. Preservation Hall Jazz Band presents the Big Easy’s musical heritage and the wealth of New Orleans’ musical talent.
04/10

George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners

Sweetwater Music Hall
04/11

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Presidio Theatre
Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns to the Presidio Theatre to follow-up their February 2025 sold-out shows and Mardi Gras parties. Founded in 1961, the beloved Preservation Hall is a global institution and the Jazz Band has helped to define the musical traditions of the Crescent City for more than six decades. Preservation Hall Jazz Band presents the Big Easy’s musical heritage and the wealth of New Orleans’ musical talent.
04/11

George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners

Sweetwater Music Hall
04/14

Black Flag

Lost On Main Chico
Last Chance Presents… BLACK FLAG with guests TBD
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04/15

Habib Koite, Aly Keita, Lamine Cissokho: Mande Sila

Presidio Theatre
Malian guitarist Habib Koite is one of Africa’s most popular musicians. His music combines the rich and diverse musical traditions of West Africa creating a new pan-Malian approach that reflects his open-minded interest in all types of music. The predominant style played by Koite is based on the danssa, a popular rhythm from his native city of Keyes. He calls his version “danssa doso,” a Bambara term he coined that combines the name of the popular rhythm with the word for hunter’s music (doso), one of Mali’s most powerful and ancient musical traditions
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04/16

David Byrne

Frost Amphitheatre
Stanford Live and Goldenvoice Present: Who Is The Sky Tour: David Byrne is a Scottish-born American musician, composer, and artist best known as the founding member and frontman of Talking Heads, the pioneering New Wave band, whose adventurous fusion of art-rock, funk, and global rhythms shaped modern music. After closing the chapter on his acclaimed American Utopia era–spanning an album, world tour, Broadway run, and Grammy Award-winning HBO film–Byrne began a new musical chapter that led to Who Is the Sky?, a cinematic and playfully experimental album created with Kid Harpoon and Ghost Train Orchestra. Featuring guests like Hayley Williams, St. Vincent, and Tom Skinner, the record deepens Byrne’s lifelong curiosity about human connection, identity, and the beautifully absurd, blending intimate orchestral textures with the inventive spirit that has defined his work across decades.
04/17

Jerry’s Middle Finger

Sweetwater Music Hall
04/19

John Santos Sextet & Friends

Bing Concert Hall
Presented by Stanford Live: This program of soulful, Afro-Caribbean-tinged jazz is designed by John Santos, “The Latin music Renaissance man” (San Francisco Chronicle) and seven-time Grammy nominee. Known for their virtuosity and collaborative spirits, Santos and his stellar sextet deconstruct standards with unusual musical turns and surprises
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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04/24

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

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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04/25

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

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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04/26

(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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04/29

(NOLA) NOLATET

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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04/30

(NOLA) Wil Blades & Friends

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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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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05/02

(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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05/03

(NOLA) Garaj Mahal

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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05/08

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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05/15

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. With its roots in the area’s rich mining history, the event offers a unique blend of modern creativity and nostalgic charm, making it a beloved tradition for locals and travelers alike. Headliners include Lettuce on Friday, STS9 on Saturday, and Leftover Salmon on Sunday, with additional performances by The Hip Abduction, The Brothers Comatose, Cimafunk, The Polish Ambassador, Boombox, Boombassador, Chali 2na & Cut Chemist, LEspecial, High Step Society, Little Hurricane, Craven Quartet, Will Evans, Boot Juice, Yak Attack, Bella Rayne Band, Blü Egyptian, Junior Toots, The Sam Chase & The Untraditional, Red Dirt Ruckus, Suika T, Ryder Thieves, Lab Rats, Matt Axton & Bad Moon, Terrier, Tracorum,…
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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05/22

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
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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06/06

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
(((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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08/15

GOOSE

Frost Amphitheatre
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

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