SIng in the shower? Sing in in the car? Why not go for broke. Gather your courage and sing karaoke at Shattuck Down Low. Hit the stage or cheer on a friend.
Renowned Italian composer and percussionist Andrea Centazzo gives a multimedia performance interpreting the relativistic phenomenon of gravitational waves. A talk by Michele Vallisneri of NASA’s Jet...
GG is a guitarist, violinst, fish singing musician who does a tribute to the Violent Femmes among other unique genres. Bring your musical skill to this bimonthly showcase.
Habitot interns will crank up the juke box with hoe-down, classic rock, punk, country swing, old-time bluegrass, world beat and disco music to help get the wiggles out. Bring your dancing shoes and...
True-Skool presents "Thursday Throwdown" with Resident DJ Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist and special guests DJ's: Platurn, Jah Yzer, Pam The Funkstress and more. Hip hop classics, 80's, flashbacks...
Frank Wakefield is notable as a great bluegrass player and for his significant innovations that have shaped the way many musicians play the mandolin. Wakefield's pedigree as a bluegrass giant can be...
Megan Lynch celebrates the release of her first album "Songs the Brothers Warner Taught Me" with Tony Marcus, Steven Strauss & Billy Wilson. The evening will include songs from the album as well as...
Like John Hammond and a handful of other musicians whose careers began in the 1960's blues revival, guitarist, singer and songwriter Chris Smither can take pride in the fact that he's been there since...
Nigerian vocalist/bassist/producer Ken Okulolo of Baba Ken and Afro-Groove ConneXion is one of the few popular African musicians of today whose roots extend deep into Nigerian musical history.
Their energetic live performances draw a lively crowd, with Mimi prancing around and growling like a French Ani Difranco, and Jeff doing his rhythmic hop-dance with the bass; Paget kicks out an...
As a keyboard performer, he has recorded over 60 discs of music of the 16th through 18th centuries, winning several Gramophone Awards, France's Grand Prix du Disque de l'Academie Charles Cros, and...
Ginny Reilly and David Maloney played throughout the Bay Area and Seattle during the '70s and '80s. Their 'Together Again' concert celebrates their lifelong friendship with a mix of old and new songs.
Doors open at 7PM. Music from 8PM to 11PM. There will be about (4) performers. We will be doing 2 to 3 rounds of short sets each. Big art space they sell beer, tea and snacks. ...
Guest artist Karen Gottlieb, Harp
PROGRAM: BETINIS: From Behind
the Caravan: Songs of Hâfez; HOLST:
Choral Hymns from the Rig-Veda, III;
TAVENER: Two Hadiths of the Prophet
Mohammed
Prophetic words...
Help raise money for Unicef projects in Mexico while celebrating one of the best holidays of the year at the Vaudevillians Stage Troupe first annual Halloween Cabaret Carnival! VaST performers will...
Back by popular demand, the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra and Freight & Salvage host a night of "classical" percussion music. Bringing together three of the Bay Area's top stick and mallet men --...
Blake's Thirsty Artists is a "open mic" style showcase devoted to full bands. The night is specifically designed for bands who are looking to get some exposure without necessarily having to play a...
Bay Area cajun/zydeco scene veterans Richard Chon, Maureen Karpan, Billy Wilson, Elaine Herrick and Dave Hymowitz perform classic Cajun dance hall music in the style of Aldus Roger and Walter Mouton.
Johnny Nitro and the Doorslammers is San Francisco's leading blues rock band. Led by Johnny Nitro, the group performs regularly at popular clubs around the city.
Mikey Lee and Amber specialize in acoustic guitar and vocal based Americana/Roots music (blues, country, rock'n roll, bluegrass, folk, zydeco, country-blues). The music runs the gamut from originals...
From San Francisco, the band plays blues/Americana/roots music and features Pete Devine, Mayumi Urgino, Meredith Axelrod, Jacob Groopman and Bill Foss.
Come out and see 3 amazing local bands-
The Real Tom Thunder:Their influences range from Sublime & Led Zepplin to Dave Matthews Band; add a Sublime twist & a dash of Smashing Pumpkins & now we’re...
This semi-acoustic band features Brian Theriault on fiddles, Burke Trieschmann on guitar, banjo, harmonica and vocals, and Leonardo Cartes on percussion. Their music is a mixture of Irish, Scottish...
An evening of original compositions and arrangements with jazz vocalists Molly Skuse and Rebecca Griffin.
With a foundation in classical technique and a smooth warm tone, Molly Skuse’s sound is at...
The Waybacks' brand of "acoustic mayhem," mixing bluegrass, bebop, hot-club jazz, Celtic, country and western, has helped launch the group into the national spotlight.
A veritable one-man band, Shimshai sings uplifting devotional lyrics with a universal message of truth, set to reggae-inspired acoustic folk grooves. An advocate of the simple, sacred life, Shimshai...
MAGICA!
Samba, Forró, Latin music mix.
Featuring Live Forró with Francelino & Amigos!
Samba, Latin & World music mix by DJ Alfie!
Caipirinha bar, drinks, appetizers! Witch costume contest and...
Join the Oakland Youth Chorus for an evening of music and dance from diverse African and Afro-Caribbean traditions. This unique show will feature members of OYC's Music of our World faculty, and will...
Chip Taylor's extensive songwriting resume features classic songs like 'Wild Thing' and 'Angel of the Morning.' His songs are an energized, highly-creative mix of sounds based in the country and folk...
In addition to Richard Chon and Billy Wilson (on pedal steel and accordion), the Swamp Coolers feature Steven Strauss on brass and guitarist Hank Maninger.
GG is a guitarist, violinst, fish singing musician who does a tribute to the Violent Femmes among other unique genres. Bring your musical skill to this bimonthly showcase.
Saxophonist Bill Evans has over twelve albums as a leader, and has worked with a wide variety of performers, including Miles Davis, John McLaughlin, Michael Franks, Herbie Hancock, David Sanborn, Ron...
The Berkeley Hillside Club is delighted to present earPlay Jazzquintet in concert. Don't miss the opportunity to hear this remarkable ensemble performing in our acoustically-excellent hall.
The...
Bill Kirchen celebrates an American musical tradition where country music draws upon its origins in blues and bluegrass and in the Western swing of Texas and California honky tonks.
Performers include Danubius, Rich and Terri's Contradance Band, Barbara Deutsch, Wan-Chao Change, Rotrease Yates, Vladimar Riazantsey, Brooke Byrne and mistress of ceremonies Norma Adjm.
Girlyman's catchy melodies are so accessible that you might not realize at first how subtle and complex the group member's three-part harmonies are and how breathtaking their lyrics can be.
David Jacobs-Strain, a roots-blues singer and guitarist, has received international critical acclaim for his ability to take the treasured classics of the blues and make them his own.
Wisconsin native Peter Mulvey apprenticed as a street musician in Ireland before immersing himself in Boston's booming acoustic music scene as a subway and club performer.
A longtime superstar in his native Senegal, Youssou N'Dour combines African musical traditions with Afro-Cuban and Western influences to create an enthralling world-pop fusion. Throughout an...
Drawing from the heart and soul of American music to create "an authentic, full sound," The Sacred Profanities combine a little rock and a lot of roll with good ol' American flavorings of traditional...
John Reischman and The Jaybirds as one of the top-flight bands in bluegrass music. With a unique traditional sound, the mandolin master and his band are known for powerful original songs and...
Luke Thomas Trio is a funky blend of jazz, rock and blues fusion, characterized by powerful rump-shaking grooves, infectious feel-good vibes and nasty improvisational explorations.
Tracy Grammer and her late partner Dave Carter were called 'one of the fastest-rising acts in folk music.' Despite Carter's sudden death in July 2002, Grammer's career as an interpreter and...
Nuccia Focile has captured the attention of the music world with her impeccable performances, both in recital and on the opera stage. An eminent Italian soprano with a repertoire ranging from Mozart's...
GG is a guitarist, violinst, fish singing musician who does a tribute to the Violent Femmes among other unique genres. Bring your musical skill to this bimonthly showcase.
Since forming in 2002, King Wilkie (named after Bill Monroe's horse) has quickly won broad acclaim for its pure brand of hard-driving bluegrass music. The band performs its own mix of traditional...
This band takes you on a very realistic journey of the Motown sound, and makes you want to sing along on every familiar song. They have kept the Motown sound true to its roots and in each and every...
Rising out of the post Garcia Dead head and reggae scenes of the late '90s, Green Machine's constantly evolving sound has found its way into the hearts of music lovers everywhere. After years of...
Stylistically equal parts heartfelt singer/songwriter, snarling rock !n' roller and intimate balladeer he coaxes the familiar to new levels resulting in potent, accessible music that is undeniably...
Jazz-piano prodigy Taylor Eigsti teams up with teen guitar prodigy Julian Lage, who was the subject of an Academy Award-nominated documentary, 'Jules at Eight' (1996).
Crooked Still redefines traditional music. With the unusual instrumentation of cello, banjo, bass and voice, this neo-bluegrass outfit shatters preconceptions without sacrificing authenticity.
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is the earliest and the best-known ensemble of its kind in Asia, through which Chinese symphonic music has developed.
'Irish Christmas in America' will bring the spirit of Christmas on a musical and distinctively Irish journey. With music, narration and dance, it will feature All-Ireland fiddle champion Oisin Mac...
Classical at the Freight brings the Bay Area's best classical musicians to the Freight for an hour of top-flight chamber music in an informal, friendly atmosphere.
Through her many musical incarnations, Canada's Issa (formerly Jane Siberry, changing her name in 2006) has established herself as an exceptionally gifted singer, musician and composer.
Hailed for mining a rare middle ground with a subtly insurgent slant by mixing Old World Europe with postmodern America, south-of-the-border sensuality with concert-hall propriety, and odd-metered...
In the 1960s, Rowan was a member of Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys, learning bluegrass at the master's knee. Since then, he has played in various bands and has also achieved a successful solo career.
The Tallis Scholars are without rival in the glorious sound world of Renaissance choral music. Their beautifully blended choral sound calls to mind the magnificent stained glass windows of the mighty...
Renee Fleming's versatility and charismatic stage presence have made her a sought-after performer. The American soprano is regarded as one of the truly magnificent voices of our time.
Combining a unique musical vision with a fearless dedication to experimentation, Kronos has assembled an impressive body of work & captured the attention of audiences worldwide.
Pomegranates and Figs is a Jewish music event that features performances by the virtuoso artists of two or more performing groups, both in their ensembles and in various combinations. Concerts always...
This Christmas Jug Band features "stalwart purveyors of the jugabilly mystique!" It's a tongue-in-cheek seasonal convergence of Dan Hicks, Commander Cody alumnus, and other San Francisco Bay Area...
Recognized as an inspirational performer and prodigious lyricist, Scottish folk rocker Al Stewart's roots are in the legendary folk clubs of 1960s London, where he worked with artists such as Simon...
The inventor of "Dawg" music (an irresistible mix of folk, bluegrass, country, and swing/jazz) and the world's greatest mandolin player, David Grisman has earned a following of devoted fans both on...
High Country has been the Bay Area's premier traditional bluegrass band for three decades, with their mixture of driving rhythm, deft picking and soulful vocals.