Great American Music Hall
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WEDNESDAY 30
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Rome Balestrieri vs. Randy Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
Tim Barry, Kevin Seconds, Julie Karr, Travis Hayes Thee Parkside. 8pm, $10.
Chris James and the Showdowns, Adversary, Cello Street Quartet, Real Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $5-$8.
James McCarthy, Jetty Swart Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $17.
Nico Vega, Fake Your Own Death, Death Valley High Rickshaw Stop. 8pm, $10.
Pro Blues Jam with Keith Crossan Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Terry Savastano Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Sir Lord Von Raven, Hussy, Big Drag Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Wintersleep, French Cassettes, Love Axe Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Cat’s Corner with Nathan Dias Savanna Jazz. 9pm, $10.
Cosmo AlleyCats Le Colonial, 20 Cosmo Place, SF; www.lecolonialsf.com. 7-10pm.
Dink Dink Dink, Gaucho, Michael Abraham Amnesia. 7pm, free.
Ricardo Scales Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 6:30pm, $5.
DANCE CLUBS
Aisle 45 Elbo Room. 9pm, $5. DJS Mauby, Mo-Luxx, and Romanowski spin vinyl soul, funk, rare grooves.
Booty Call Q-Bar, 456 Castro, SF; www.bootycallwednesdays.com. 9pm. Juanita MORE! and Joshua J host this dance party.
Coo-Yah! Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. DJs Daneekah and Green B spin reggae and dancehall with weekly guests.
Mary Go Round Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 10pm, $5. Drag with Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro, and Ginger Snap.
Megatallica Fiddler’s Green, 1333 Columbus, SF; www.megatallica.com. 7pm, free. Heavy metal hangout.
Southern Fried Soul Knockout. 9:30pm, $3. With selectors Medium Rare and Psychy Mikey spinning greasy southern soul.
THURSDAY 31
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Annie Bacon and Her Oshen, Adios Amigo, Al Lover & the Haters, My Second Surprise Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $10.
Ape Machine, Symbolick Jews, Rosa Grande Knockout. 9pm, $5.
“Cash’d Out: Tribute to Johnny Cash” Yoshi’s. 8pm, $18.
Daughtry, Safetysuit, Mike Sanchez Warfield. 7:30pm, $34.50-$44.50.
Ferocious Few, Lawlands, City Tribe Amnesia. 9pm, $8-$10.
Michael “Hawkeye” Herman Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Hospitality, Waterstider, popscene DJs Rickshaw Stop. 9:30pm, $13.
Daniel Krass vs. Rome Balestrieri Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
Secret Secretaries, Mark Nelsen, Fleeting Trance, Spiral Electric Thee Parkside. 9pm, $7.
Stripminers, Gram Rabbit, Dirty Hand Family Band Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $7-$10.
Steve Taylor-Ramirez Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Xiu Xiu, Yamantaka // Sonic Titan, Father Murphy Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $14.
Waiting Room, Collin Ludlow-Mattson and the Folks, Arabs Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Wet Illustrated, Mallard, Swiftumz, Chris Thayer Verdi Club. 8pm, $7.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Stompy Jones Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 7:30pm, $10.
Ned Boynton Trio Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Twang! Honky Tonk Fiddler’s Green, 1330 Columbus, SF; www.twanghonkytonk.com. 5pm. Live country music, dancing, and giveaways.
DANCE CLUBS
Afrolicious Elbo Room. 9:30pm, $5. DJ-host Pleasuremaker spins Afrobeat, Tropicália, electro, samba, and funk
Arcade Lookout. 9pm, free. Indie dance party.
BASE: Number 19 Showcase Vessel, 85 Campton, SF; www.vesselsf.com. 10pm, $10-$15. With Art Department, Tone of Arc.
Get Low Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. Jerry Nice and Ant-1 spin Hip-Hop, 80’s and Soul with weekly guests.
Thursdays at the Cat Club Cat Club. 9pm, $6 (free before 9:30pm). Two dance floors bumpin’ with the best of 80s mainstream and underground with DJ’s Damon, Steve Washington, Dangerous Dan, and guests.
Tropicana Madrone Art Bar. 9pm, free. Salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and more with DJs Don Bustamante, Apocolypto, Sr. Saen, Santero, and Mr. E.
FRIDAY 1
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Rome Balestrieri, Daniel Krass, Jason Marion Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
Jer Ber Jones, Mini Pearl, Necklace, Vain Hein Thee Parkside. 9pm, $15. With MC Crumbsnatcher, DJ Dingbat.
Tom Jonesing 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm.
Greg Laswell, Elizabeth Ziman, Callow Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $15.
Billy Martin & Will Blades Duo, On the Spot Trio Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $18-$20.
Leighton Meester & Check in the Dark, Dana Williams Slim’s. 8:30pm, $21.
Minibosses, crashfaster, Matthew Joseph Payne Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $10.
Mogwai, Chad VanGaalen Regency Ballroom. 9pm, $27.
Poor Man Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $10-$12.
Ron Thompson & the Resistors Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Ticket to Ride Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Zodiac Death Valley, Mark Matos & Os Beaches, Little Owl, Ash Reiter Rickshaw Stop. 8pm, $10.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Black Market Jazz Orchestra Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 9pm, $10.
Terry Disely Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 5:30-8:30pm, free.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Bamboleo Yoshi’s. 8 and 10pm, $25.
Taste Fridays 650 Indiana, SF; www.tastefridays.com. 8pm, $18. Salsa and bachata dance lessons, live music.
DANCE CLUBS
Balam Acab Elbo Room. 10pm, $8. 120 Minutes presents, with resident DJs S4NtA_MU3rTe, Nako, and Planet Death.
Braza! Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, $5-$10. DJs Sabo, Kento, Elan spin Brazilian, Batucada, Samba.
Duniya Dancehall Bissap, 3372 19th St, SF; (415) 826 9287. 10pm, $10. With live performances by Duniya Drum and Dance Co. and music by Wontanara Revolution. DJ Juan Data spins bhangra, bollywood, dancehall, African, and more.
Joe Lookout, 3600 16th St.,SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 9pm. Eight rotating DJs, shirt-off drink specials.
Old School JAMZ El Rio. 9pm. Fruit Stand DJs spinning old school funk, hip-hop, and R&B.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Strangelove: Wax Trax! Vs Metropolis Records Cat Club. 9:30pm, $3-$7. Classic industrial with DJs Tomas Diablo and Joe Radio, and new goth with DJs Ronin and Daniel Skellington.
Strategik Four-Year with Colombo Public Works. 9pm, $15-$20.
Toolroom Knights: Gina Star Vessel, 85 Campton, SF; www.vesselsfcom. 10pm.
SATURDAY 2
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Apogee Sound Club, My Name is Joe, True Mutants Thee Parkside. 3pm, free.
Audiofauna, Whiskerman, Lila Rose Amnesia. 9pm, $7-$10.
Barn Owl, Suishou no Fune, Tone Volt Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $7.
Bay Area Heat Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Elektrik Sunset Riptide, 3639 Taraval, SF; www.com. 9:30pm, free.
Rick Estrin & the Nightcats Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Grieves & Budo, Sol, So Timeless Slim’s. 9pm, $15.
Hundred Days, Frail, Cires Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
Indigenous, Plateros Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $12-$15.
Ernest Ranglin’s 80th Birthday Celebration Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $20-$24. With Vinyl and Ernest Ranglin, DJ Dukey.
JC Rockit, Rome Balestrieri, Daniel Krass Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
Slough Feg, Cormorant, Young Hunter Thee Parklside. 9:30pm, $8.
Started-Its, Worth Taking, Glass Gavel, Posole Cafe Du Nord. 9:30pm, $10-$12.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Americana Jukebox Plough and Stars. 9:30pm, $6-$10. With American Nomad, Melody Walker, Jacob Groopman.
Bamboleo Yoshi’s. 8 and 10pm, $25.
Devine’s Jug Band 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm.
Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod Atlas Cafe, 3049 20th St, SF; www.atlascafe.net. 4-6pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Bootie SF: Mashup Hologram Show DNA Lounge. With DJ Tyme, Nathan Scott, aerialist Marina Luna, Sample This, and more. 9pm, $10-$20.
Cockfight Underground SF, 424 Haight, SF; (415) 864-7386. 9pm, $7. Rowdy dance night for gay boys .
Foundation Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, $5-$10. DJs Shortkut, Apollo, Mr. E, Fran Boogie spin Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Funk, Salsa.
Haceteria: Etbonz & Ash Williams Deco Lounge, 510 Larkin, SF; www.decosf.com. 9pm, free before 10:30pm, $5 after. With residents Tristes Tropiques, Smac, and Jason P.
Kontrol: Seven Year Anniversary and Grand Finale Endup. 10pm; free before 11pm, $20 after. With Heiko Laux. Pillowtalk (live), Alland Byallo, Craig Kuna, Sammy D, and Nikola Baytala.
Neon Vinyl Loft Party Public Works Loft. 10pm, $10. Future-retro disco with ENSO, B-Love, and IYLA.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Saturday Night Soul Party Elbo Room. 10pm, $5-$10. DJs Lucky, Paul Paul, and Phengren Oswald spin ’60s soul 45s.
SUNDAY 3
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Broadway Calls, Hear the Sirens, Arteries Thee Parkside. 8pm, $10.
G.B.H., Far From Finished, Attitude Adjustment Independent. 8pm, $20.
Kally Price Old Blues and Jazz Band Amnesia. 8pm, $5.
Rocket Summer, Scene Aesthetic, States Slim’s. 7:30pm, $15-$17.
Terry Savastano Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Spot 1019, Blank Stares, Verms Bottom of the Hill. 1pm, $10.
Viking Moses, Nouveller, Plates of Cake Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $7.
Zero Pop, Scintillant, Hurricane Thursday Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 8pm, free.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Bella Trio SF Community Music Center, 544 Capp, SF; www.sfcmc.org. 7:30pm, $10.
Obstreperous Doves SIMM New Music Series, Musicians Union Hall, 116 Ninth St., SF; www.noertker.com. 7:30pm, $8-$10.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
San Francisco Mandolin Orchestra Mission Dolores, SF; www.sfmandolin.org. 5pm.
Twang Sunday Thee Parkside. 4pm, free. With Tiny Television.
DANCE CLUBS
Dub Mission Elbo Room. 9pm, $6. DJs Sep and Maneesh the Twister spin dub, dubstep, and roots. With guest Bumps.
Jock Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 3pm, $2. Raise money for LGBT sports teams while enjoying DJs and drink specials.
La Pachanga Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission, SF; www.thebluemacawsf.com. 6pm, $10. Salsa dance party with live Afro-Cuban salsa bands.
MONDAY 4
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Alright, Speak Friend, Oh No Joe, Moonlight Orchestra Elbo Room. 9pm, $5.
Theresa Anderson Swedish American Hall. 8pm, $14.
Crystal Fighters, Is Tropical Independent. 8pm, $15.
Damir Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Duke Spirit, Hacienda Slim’s. 8pm, $18.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Bossa Nova Tunnel Top, 601 Bush, SF; (415) 722-6620. 8-11:30pm, free. Live acoustic Bossa Nova.
“Resounding Compassion: A Concert for Peace” SF Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak, SF; www.com. 8pm, $30. With Shinja Eshima, voilinist Chihiro Fukuda, butoh dance performance, and more.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Bluegrass Mondays Amnesia. 9pm. With Belle Monroe and Her Brewglass Boys.
DANCE CLUBS
Death Guild DNA Lounge. 9:30pm, $3-5. Gothic, industrial, and synthpop with Joe Radio, Decay, and Melting Girl.
Krazy Mondays Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission, SF; www.thebeautybar.com. 10pm, free. Hip-hop and other stuff.
M.O.M. Madrone Art Bar. 6pm, free. DJs Timoteo Gigante, Gordo Cabeza, and Chris Phlek playing all Motown every Monday.
Vibes’N’Stuff El Amigo Bar, 3355 Mission, SF; (415) 852-0092. 10pm, free. Conscious jazz and hip-hop from 1960s-early ’90s with DJs Luce Lucy, Vinnie Esparza, and more.
TUESDAY 5
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
A Silent Film Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $12.
Between the Cities Are Stars, Objects/Animals, Waking Wander Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $8.
Blammos, Re-Volts, Gravys Drop, Mr. Elevator & the Brain Hotel Knockout. 9pm, $7.
Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, Brothers Comatose, DJ Britt Govea Rickshaw Stop. 7:30pm, $10.
Each Other, Hags Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
“Give the Drummer Some: The Best Drummer-Led Bands Around” Yoshi’s. 8pm, $22. With Steve Smith & Vital Information.
John Garcia Band Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Juan Perro Slim’s. 8pm, $26.
Melted Toys, Survival Guide, 8TH Grader Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, free.
Ming & Ping, Mike Diva, NVR-NDR Elbo Room. 9pm, $10.
Shook Twins Hotel Utah. 8pm, $7.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Gaucho Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm, free.
Candace Roberts 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Old Tire Swingers Grant and Green. 9pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Eclectic Company Skylark, 9pm, free. DJs Tones and Jaybee spin old school hip hop, bass, dub, glitch, and electro. Post-Dubstep Tuesdays Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521.10pm, free. DJs Dnae Beats, Epcot, Footwerks spin UK Funky, Bass Music. * *
Our Weekly Picks
WEDNESDAY 5/30
A Behanding in Spokane
Martin McDonagh, Oscar-winning author of the movie In Bruges and the equally dark hit play Pillowman, brings us another demented fable, already receiving rave reviews from the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. All we need to know is that protagonist Carmichael has lost his hand, and although it has been more than 30 years, he is still pissed as hell. Violence and sexually twisted elements are guaranteed in any McDonagh production, and this stage performance includes special effects as gruesome as you could find on the big screen. Do not be too scared off by the talk of gore though — his work is psychologically thrilling as well, and this black comedy brings some fantastic actors to the stage. (Shauna C. Keddy)
Ongoing, through June 30 Tue-Thu, 7pm; Fri-Sat, 8pm (also Sat, 3pm)
8pm, $30-40
533 Sutter, SF
(415) 677-9596
WEDNESDAY 5/30
Kids on a Crime Spree
These Kids embrace the idea that a simple pop song can be so much more — their music contains darker lyrics hidden under sunny melodies. Their records are captured on analog tape and harken back to the days when Phil Spector was recording bands in New York's famous Brill Building, and not just a crazy-haired freak. Based on a driving drum line and drenched in reverb guitar, this Crime Spree creates all the messy fun you could ask for, but it's safe to say you can walk away from this controlled chaos without any trouble with the law. This is not just the sound of kids having some rowdy fun, the Oakland rockers have some truly memorable tunes. (Keddy)
9pm, $5
El Rio
3158 Mission, SF
(415) 282-3325
THURSDAY 5/31
"The Water is Clear and Still"
Liss Fain has always chosen her visual and musical collaborators with great care. A choreographer of uncommon intelligence and taste, every new work is the result of careful deliberations and satisfying for that reason alone. Last year she stepped away from the proscenium stage into an installation format inside YBCA's Forum. In her new "The Water is Clear and Still," based on Jamaica Kincaid's tiny but hugely resonating short stories, she is taking the concept further by using the more complex space of Z Space's lobby and theater. Again the audience will be invited to wander. Joining Fain's seven dancers will be actor Delia MacDougall for Kincaid's text. Longtime collaborator Matthew Antaky has signed on one more time for the lighting and set design. Dan Wool composed the score. (Rita Felciano)
Through Sat/2, 8pm; Sun/3, 2pm; $15–$25
Z Space
450 Florida St., S.F.
(800) 838-3006
THURSDAY 5/31
"City Scenes: Installments One and Two"
Owned by the San Francisco Neighborhood Theater Foundation, the circa 1910 Vogue Theatre is, appropriately, a single-screen theater smack-dab in the middle of a neighborhood — no shopping malls need apply. With SFNTF partners CinemaSF at the programming helm, the Vogue shows first-run films, but also hosts unique cultural events you won't find elsewhere. Case in point: CinemaSF's new venture with promoters folkYEAH, "City Scenes," which pairs local musicians with SF-centric films for two nights of rockin' and movie-watchin'. Tonight, Vetiver curates the 1978 Goldie Hawn-Chevy Chase comedy Foul Play; tomorrow, Chuck Prophet presents Francis Ford Coppola's tense drama The Conversation (1974). (Cheryl Eddy)
Through Fri/1
8pm (music); 9pm (film), $20
Vogue Theatre
3290 Sacramento, SF
cinemasf.com/vogue
THURSDAY 5/31
Hospitality
One of the highlights at the most recent Noise Pop festival, Brooklyn's Hospitality is also responsible for one of the best releases this year, its self-titled debut on Merge Records. Amber Papini sings with an appealing lilt and unlocatable accent, and her storytelling style has the punch of Attractions-era Elvis Costello with the tenderness of Belle and Sebastian. Featuring production from guitarist-solo artist-Papini's husband Nathan Michel and Shane Stoneback (Vampire Weekend, Sleigh Bells), the resulting album is ten tracks of unimpeachable pop, immediately relatable to anyone that's endured a third decade of ennui, reevaluating friendships and that useless degree. (Ryan Prendiville)
With Waterstrider, Popscene DJs
9:30pm, $13
Rickshaw Stop
155 Fell, SF
(415) 861-2011
THURSDAY 5/31
2012 San Francisco Nightlife Awards
This is your chance, San Francisco, to throw your tired arms up then bend over and take a vote. More accurately: to celebrate all your creative nightlife creatures, venues, and parties with awards and accolades. The California Music and Culture Association is throwing this second annual meeting of the nightlife minds, where DJs from some of SF's favorite parties will spin, and all the voting will take place during the actual event. Yes, attendees get in on that hot voting action (Best Live Venue, Best Festival, Best Designer, etc). The winners will then be announced on the spot in a grand ceremony hopefully befitting for such luster. (Emily Savage)
With DJs from Debaser, Future Perfect, Hard French, Lights Down Low
Hosted by Anna Conda and Marke B.
8pm-midnight; Members $5, Non-Members $10
Mezzanine
444 Jessie, SF
Facebook: 2012 San Francisco Nightlife Awards
FRIDAY 6/1
Annie Bacon and Her OSHEN
Some nights you need to rock out to hardcore, other nights you want sweet and tender vocals over a folk-y melody, the kinds of songs in which the lyrics mean something, and the music carries you right along. Annie Bacon, also known for her "Folk Opera" work, offers that soothing sound you may yearn for at her album release show with Her OSHEN band (for new album Light to See Dark). Think Americana, with an emotionally driven undertone. (Keddy)
With Adios Amigo, Al Lover, the Hates, My Second Surprise
9pm, $10
Cafe Du Nord
2170 Market, SF
(415) 861-5016
FRIDAY 6/1
"Reap What You Zoa"
If you've visited Oakland Art Murmur — the city's super-cool monthly art walk, which last month turned into an Occupy-style dance party that took over Telegraph Avenue for hours — then you've probably seen the flaming Fluxcycle and its beautiful, stylish crew from Flux Foundation. Wanna go home with them? Mmm, of course you do. You'll get the chance after this month's Art Murmur when the crew brings the party back to its home base at American Steel for a rockin' afterparty to benefit Zoa, its creation for this year's Burning Man. The event features live music, a gallery show, Chester the Fire Breathing Art Car, the Front Porch, Oaktown Hall, a full bar staffed by the legendary Flash Hopkins, and other artsy surprises, all in a fantastic industrial warehouse. (Steven T. Jones)
With American Nomad
7pm-1am, $10–$20 donation
American Steel
1960 Mandela Parkway, Oakl. (enter on 20th)
FRIDAY 6/1
Omar Souleyman
The prominent ambassador of Syrian folk-dance-party-Dabke music to the US, Omar Souleyman is perhaps known best for his live performances. Releases on the Sublime Frequencies record label — drawing from reportedly over 500 cassettes created over the course of a decade plus, the majority of which were recorded at weddings and parties — has brought increased exposure for the musician and his band, and some ire from more "traditional" world music fans. Souleyman's style of overdriven, synthesizer-embracing, unrelenting beats and fire-spitting vocals inevitably leads to those who immediately can't stand it, and those who can't resist it. Incidentally, this category includes Bjork, for whom Souleyman recently remixed a series of songs including "Crystalline." (Prendiville)
With DJ Dragonfly, 3 Leafs
8pm, $20 Mezzanine 444 Jessie, SF (415) 625-8880 www.mezzaninesf.com
FRIDAY 6/1
Balam Acab
Tri Angle Records wunderkind Alec Koone, better known as Balam Acab, creates hauntingly beautiful music. The 2011 LP Wander / Wonder solidified Koone as a singular player in the vogue witch house scene. Although the term "witch house" is a four-letter word among some contemporaries, Balam Acab's music fits all the criteria: inherently electronic, atmospheric, warped, hazy and dragged out. The 20-something Pennsylvanian embarked on a sound that has helped characterize the Tri Angle aesthetic; label mates include Clams Casino, How to Dress Well, Holy Other and oOoOO. Koone made his San Francisco debut with a live performance at Public Works in December. This time around, Elbo Room should prove to be a more intimate experience for fans of his moody music, sure to be set to fog and lasers. (Julia B. Chan)
With S4NtA_MU3rTE, Nako, PLANET DEATH, oOoOO
10pm, $8 Advance
Elbo Room
647 Valencia, SF
(415) 552-7788
SATURDAY 6/2
Barn Owl
Barn Owl is often marginalized as a "drone" outfit, but its much too versatile for that description. Evoking the thick-as-molasses stoner sludge of Sunn O))), the astral jazz explorations of Alice Coltrane, and the shimmery moodiness of Can via Future Days, the SF duo has always incorporated the tonal shifts and genre-hopping necessary to keep its hypnosis in check. Having just finished a European tour, in support of its critically acclaimed 2011 album Lost in the Glare, this homecoming appearance ought to be a wild, unpredictable ride through Barn Owl's veritable maze of sonic influences. (Taylor Kaplan)
With Suishou No Fune, Tone Volt
9:30pm, $7
Hemlock Tavern
1131 Polk, SF
(415) 923-0923
SATURDAY 6/2
Ernest Ranglin
Legendary Jamaican guitarist Ernest Ranglin helped form what would become the ska scene back in the 1950s with his distinctive "scratching" style of playing, and has performed with everybody from Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff to the Skatalites. Fans are invited to help the musical icon celebrate his 80th birthday tonight here in the city with a special concert featuring Ranglin backed by local favorites Vinyl performing hits from his massive back catalog along with selections from his newest album, Avila, which hit stores this week. (Sean McCourt)
With DJ Dukey
9pm, $20–$24
Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell St., SF
(415) 885-0750
www.slimspresents.com
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The silhouette of Cass McCombs at Great American Music Hall
“Shhhhh,” hushed everyone around me. It was like being chided in multi-directional stereo.
It was Friday night in San Francisco and folk rocker Cass McCombs was performing at Great American Music Hall.
The house lights had dimmed and panel displays along the back of the stage lit up. An initial hushed silence rose into a chorus of shushing, which after five minutes, escalated into impatient giggling and of course, more “Shhhhh”ing.
Moving shadows headed toward the stage causing a stir of excitement as the band began setting up. An equipment problem led to more audience participation as the crowd hooted and hollered for the show to begin.
Finally, beautiful music filled the air as Cass McCombs and his band launched into jaunty “Prima Donna” – an excellent tune off of his 2009 LP Catacombs. “Angel Blood, “My Sister, My Spouse,” and “Love Thine Enemy” followed.
But the show lost some of its luster after the first few songs. Zero stage lighting other than the soft glittering panels behind the band resulted in a disconnect. The music sounded fine but fans were only able to to see the musicians’ silhouettes sway back and forth — it got old. I heard a patron complain loudly that he’d rather be listening to McCombs in the dark at home — the beer’s cheaper and there’d be less of a draft. Ouch.
With his music already so mellow and understated, it’s odd that McCombs would chose to deprive his fans of watching him perform live.
Except for the occasional “woo!” the audience kept it chill and low energy after early enthusiasm died down. Most fans started leaving halfway through the concert, and to McComb’s credit, he didn’t seem to notice and continued playing as if to a packed house.
The night’s final performance, to my delight, was a 15-minute rendition of “County Line” off of last year’s Wit’s End. If ever there was a jam to rule them all, this was it, but my sing-a-long dreams were dashed when finally succumbing to the apathy around me, I ended up only mouthing the words. Afterwards, a couple dozen fans knocked around, lingering for an encore that never came.
Julia B. Chan is a writer and hosts “Play for Today,” a program on Radio Valencia — www.radiovalencia.fm — every Friday from 6 to 8pm. Follow her on Twitter @onTheBeat.
Music Listings May 23-29, 2012
Music listings are compiled by Emily Savage. Since club life is unpredictable, it’s a good idea to call ahead or check the venue’s website to confirm bookings and hours. Prices are listed when provided to us. Visit www.sfbg.com/venue-guide for venue information. Submit items for the listings at listings@sfbg.com. For further information on how to submit items for the listings, see Picks.
WEDNESDAY 23
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Ash Reiter, Idea the Artist, Jeremy Rourke Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $10.
Blasted Cayons Rickshaw Stop. 8pm, $10.
Brian Bergeron Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Broken Waters, Grass Widow, American Splits, Wild Moth Luggage Store Gallery.
Debbie Davies Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $18.
Eggplant Casino Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
Goodnight Texas, Blind Willies Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $8.
Mark Lanegan Band, Sean Wheeler, Zander Schloss Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $25.
Morning Teleportation, Chappo, Nicos Gun Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $8-$10.
Real McKenzies, Civet Slim’s. 9pm, $17.
Spiritualized Fillmore. 8pm, $30.
Spooky Flowers, Moonshine Panda, We Arsons Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $8.
Todd vs. JC Rockit Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
Y Axes, Bears! Bears! Bears!, Big Drag Knockout. 10pm, $5.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Cat’s Corner with Nathan Dias Savanna Jazz. 9pm, $10.
Cosmo AlleyCats Le Colonial, 20 Cosmo Place, SF; www.lecolonialsf.com. 7-10pm.
Dink Dink Dink, Gaucho, Michael Abraham Amnesia. 7pm, free.
Eric Muhler Trio Yoshi’s. 8pm, $22.
“4X4: Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quartet meets the Francis Wong Special Edition Quartet” African American Art and Culture Complex, 762 Fulton, SF; www.apiculturalcenter.org . 8pm, $7-$15.
On the Spot Trio Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $5.
Ricardo Scales Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 6:30pm, $5.
DANCE CLUBS
Booty Call Q-Bar, 456 Castro, SF; www.bootycallwednesdays.com. 9pm. Juanita MORE! and Joshua J host this dance party.
Coo-Yah! Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. DJs Daneekah and Green B spin reggae and dancehall with weekly guests.
Full-Step! Tunnel Top. 10pm, free. Hip-hop, reggae, soul, and funk with DJs Kung Fu Chris and Bizzi Wonda.
Mary Go Round Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 10pm, $5. Drag with Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro, and Ginger Snap.
Megatallica Fiddler’s Green, 1333 Columbus, SF; www.megatallica.com. 7pm, free. Heavy metal hangout.
Obey the Kitty:Hot Mouth Vessel, 85 Campton, SF; www.vesselsf.com. 10pm; free with guestlist before 11pm, $10 after.
Shutter Elbo Room. 10pm, $5. With DJs Nako, Omar, and Justin.
Symbiosis After Party supperclub, 657 Harrison, SF; www.supperclub.com. With JB Vries, Marija, Liam Shy, Sparkle, Jeff Richmond, and more.
THURSDAY 24
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Bad Veins, Voxhaul Broadcast, Tidelands Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $12.
Carnyball Johnson Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $12-$15.
Con Brio, Marcus Cohen & the Congress Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $15-$18.
Contino Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
“Forever Young Bob Dylan Birthday Bash” Red Devil Lounge. 8pm.
Gypsy Moonlight, City Deluxe Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $5.
I Break Horses, Silver Swans, popscene DJs Rickshaw Stop. 9:30pm, $13.
Jeannie and Chuck’s Country Roundup Atlas Cafe, 3049 20th St, SF; www.atlascafe.net. 8-10pm, free.
Freedy Johnston, Lonesome Heroes Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $15.
Moshka Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $7.
Phoenix Twin 50 Mason Social House, SF; wwww.50masonsocialhousecom. 8pm.
Religious Girls, Hawk Jones, A White Hunter and Ugly Winner Sub-Mission. 8:30pm, $5.
Johnny Render, Ian Fays Flanahan’s, 3805 Noriega, SF; (415) 665-2424. 8:30pm, free.
Stan Erhart Band Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Star Slinger, Hoot Internet, Chrissy Murderbot, DJ Dials Slim’s. 9pm, $16-$18.
Toxic Holocaust, Midnight, Zombie Holocaust, Crypt Keeper Thee Parkside. 9pm, $10.
Rags Tuttle vs. Todd Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
“Twang Soul: Geeter Done Party” Amnesia. 7pm, $10-$15. With Ardent Sons, Wheeler Brothers, YARN.
We Are Serenades Independent. 8pm, $14.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Fantasy Orchestra Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
Stompy Jones Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 7:30pm, $10.
Ned Boynton Trio Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm.
Offside Jazz Fest El Valenciano, 1153 Valencia, SF; wwww.sfoffside.com. 9pm, $10. With Lisa Mezzacappa, Bait & Switch, Dave Rempis, and more.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Twang! Honky Tonk Fiddler’s Green, 1330 Columbus, SF; www.twanghonkytonk.com. 5pm. Live country music, dancing, and giveaways.
DANCE CLUBS
Afrolicious Elbo Room. 9:30pm, $5. Afrobeat, Tropicália, electro, samba, and funk with DJ-host Pleasuremaker.
Base: Attack of the DJs Vessel, 85 Campton, SF; www.vesselsf.com. 10pm; free with guestlist before 11pm, $10 after. With JJ Flores.
Future Perfect Public Works. 10pm, $8-$10. With Blok, BC Kingdom & Immabilu, superdun & loric.
Get Low Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. Jerry Nice and Ant-1 spin Hip-Hop, 80’s and Soul with weekly guests.
Thursdays at the Cat Club Cat Club. 9pm, $6 (free before 9:30pm). Two dance floors bumpin’ with the best of 80s mainstream and underground with DJ’s Damon, Steve Washington, Dangerous Dan, and guests.
Tropicana Madrone Art Bar. 9pm, free. Salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and more with DJs Don Bustamante, Apocolypto, Sr. Saen, Santero, and Mr. E.
FRIDAY 25
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Alma Desnuda, Yonat and her Muse, Mucho Flamenco Cafe Du Nord. 9:30pm, $15.
Cass McCombs Band, Michael Hurley Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $16.
House of Floyd Slim’s. 9pm, $21-$26.
Katdelic Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $15.
La Cuneta Son Machin, Locura Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $10-$15.
Mean Jeans, Glitz, Dancer, Shrouds Thee Parkside. 9pm, $7.
Mishka, Anuhea, Michah Brown Independent. 9pm, $18.
Mister Loveless, She’s, Der Spazm Bottom of the Hill. 10pm, $10.
Mixers Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Seapony, BOAT, Black Elephant, Desario Hemlock Tavern. 8:30pm, $10.
Lavay Smith & the Red Hot Skillet Lickers Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Todd, Greg Zema, Jason Marion Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Terry Disely Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 5:30-8:30pm, free.
Robert Isley & Burt Bacharach Yoshi’s. 8pm, $55; 10pm, $50.
Offside Jazz Fest 50 Mason Social House, SF; wwww.sfoffside.com. 9pm. With trios led by Marcus Shelby, Erik Jekabson, and Alex Pinto.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Taste Fridays 650 Indiana, SF; www.tastefridays.com. 8pm, $18. Salsa and bachata dance lessons, live music.
DANCE CLUBS
All 45s All Night Mighty. 9pm. With Large Professor, Shortkut, Platurn, and Enki.
Baxtalo Drom Amnesia. 9pm, $7-$10. Live music, gypsy punk, belly dance.
Bpos with Pep Love, Akil, F.D.O.G Club 6, 60 Sixth, SF; www.clubsix1.com. 9pm, $10.
DJ Shift Vessel, 85 Campton, SF; www.vesselsf.com. 10pm, $10-$20.
JackHammer Disco with James Murphy Public Works. 9:30pm, $20-$25.
Joe Lookout, 3600 16th St.,SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 9pm. Eight rotating DJs, shirt-off drink specials.
Old School JAMZ El Rio. 9pm. Fruit Stand DJs spinning old school funk, hip-hop, and R&B.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Pledge: Fraternal Lookout. 9pm, $3-$13. Benefiting LGBT and nonprofit organizations. Bottomless kegger cups and paddling booth with DJ Christopher B and DJ Brian Maier.
Samba Da , La Santa Cecilia Elbo Room. 10pm, $15. Carnaval party night.
Teenage Dance Craze Knockout. 10pm, $5. DJs Russell Quan, Okie Oran, and dX the Funky Granpaw spin wild surf, red hot soul, fab sinvasion, and more.
Three Deuces 222 Club, 222 Hyde, SF; www.222hyde.com. 7-9pm, free. With DJ-VJ Dandy Dixon spinning soul, funk, and disco.
SATURDAY 26
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Across Tundras, Electric Shepherd & Outlaw, Hollow Mirrors, Owl Thee Parkside. 9pm, $7.
Back Pages Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Tab Benoit, Jimmy Leslie & the Flow Slim’s. 9pm, $22.
Blisses B, Dad’s LPs, Cassandra Farrar & the Left Brains, Tawnee Kendell Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $10.
Face the Giant Riptide, 3639 Taraval, SF; www.riptidesf.com. 9:30pm, free.
Fat Opie Bazaar Cafe, 5927 California, SF; www.bazaarcafe.com. 8pm, free.
Hell on Wheels, Necroveck, Bikini Complex Thee Parkside. 3pm, free.
Lake, Jaberi & Deutsch, Half-Handed Cloud Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $7.
Lilac, Carletta Sue Kay Lost Church, 65 Capp, SF; www.thelostchurch.com. 8pm, $10.
Nibblers Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $15.
“Rock Hop San Francisco” Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10. With Finish Ticket, Please Do Not Fight, Picture Atlantic, Coast Jumper.
Samiyam, Mono/Poly, Ryat, Mast Yoshi’s Lounge. 10:30pm, $20.
“Steer the Stars CD Release Party” Great American Music Hall. 7pm, $15. With Handshake, Debbie Neigher, St. Valentinez, Cheating Daylight.
Earl Thomas & the Blues Ambassadors Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $22.
Tokeson, Very Be Careful, DJ Aztec Parrot Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $7-$10.
Greg Zema, Jason Marion, Todd Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
White Barons, Hookers, El Camero Benders Bar, 806 South Van Ness, SF; www.bendersbar.com. 8pm.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Kenny Barron and Mulgrew Miller Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, SF; www.sfjazzcom. 8pm, $25-$60.
Robert Isley & Burt Bacharach Yoshi’s. 8pm, $60; 10pm, $55.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Brasil Vox Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
Chelsea Johnson and Robin Galante Exit Cafe, 156 Eddy, SF; www.songwritersaturdays.com. 8:30pm, free.
Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod Atlas Cafe, 3049 20th St, SF; www.atlascafe.net. 4-6pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Bootie SF: Punk Prom DNA Lounge. 9pm, $10-$20. With A+D, prom contest, Smash-Up Derby, and more.
Go Bang! Deco Lounge, 510 Larkin, SF; Facebook: Go Bang. 9pm; free before 10pm, $5 after. With Robin Simmons, FreshStep, Steve Fabus, Sergio Fedasz.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Rocket Rickshaw Stop. 10pm, $7.
Samba Da Elbo Room. 10pm, $13. Carnaval party night.
Scooter and Lavelle Vessel, 85 Campton, SF; www.vesselsf.com. 10pm, $10-$20.
Shine On Knockout. 10pm, $5, free before 11pm with RSVP. Indie pop, dream pop, and shoegaze with DJs Jamie Jams, Placentina, Little Amy, and Yule Be Sorry.
SUNDAY 27
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Cult, Against Me!, Icarus Line Fillmore. 8pm, $46.50.
Danzig with Doyle Warfield. 8pm, $38.
Dymaxion, Autobody, Linda Hagood, Christine Sheilds Amnesia. 9pm.
Lloyd Gregory Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
HowellDevine Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
John Lawton Trio Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
King Louie’s Missing Monuments, Thee Chemicals, Top Ten, Suicide Notes Thee Parkside. 8pm, $8.
Hugh Laurie Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $36.
Aaron Leese and the Panhandlers Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $5.
Rebecca Mauleon Yoshi’s. 7pm, $18.
Jay Mclaughlin, Bob Stamper Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $15-$17.
Sila Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 8pm, $9-$12.
TV Girl, Allen Clapp and his Orchestra, Bilinda Butchers, Outerhope Hemlock Tavern. 8Pm, $10.
Unnatural Helpers, King Lollipop, Zig Zags, Bad Backs Knockout. 3pm, $7.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Lady Mem’fis Bliss Bar, 4026 24th St, SF; www.blissbar.com. 4:30pm, $10.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
“Bicho do Mato” Red Poppy Art House. 7pm. With Joseh Garcia.
Twang Sunday Thee Parkside. 4pm, free. With Country Casanovas.
DANCE CLUBS
Carnaval After-Party Mezzanine. 9pm, $25. With Tarrus Riley, Los Rakas, Common Kings, and more.
Dub Mission Elbo Room. 9pm, $12. Dub, roots, and classic dancehall with Subatomic Sound System, Emch, Treasure Don, and DJ Sep.
Hero Tea Dance Ruby Skye. 6pm. With Cahill and Danny Verde.
Icee Hot with Lazer Sword Public Works. 10pm.
Jock Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 3pm, $2. Raise money for LGBT sports teams while enjoying DJs and drink specials.
La Pachanga Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission, SF; www.thebluemacawsf.com. 6pm, $10. Salsa dance party with live Afro-Cuban salsa bands.
“Music Video Race” Rickshaw Stop. 7:30pm, $10-$12. With Big Light, Le Vice, Doppio.
SF Carnaval Brazilian After-Party Mighty. 6pm, $25. With Brothers Calatayud & Little Brasil, Fogo Na Roupa, Samba De Terra, Boca Dio Rio, and more.
Sweater Funk Knockout. 10pm, free.
MONDAY 28
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Damir Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Roots Warfield. 8pm, $50-$75.
Young Lions, Lo-Pan, Hornss Hemlock Tavern. 5:30pm, $6.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Bossa Nova Tunnel Top, 601 Bush, SF; (415) 722-6620. 8-11:30pm, free. Live acoustic Bossa Nova.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Toshio Hirano Amnesia. 9pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Death Guild DNA Lounge. 9:30pm, $3-5. Gothic, industrial, and synthpop with Joe Radio, Decay, and Melting Girl.
Krazy Mondays Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission, SF; www.thebeautybar.com. 10pm, free. Hip-hop and other stuff.
M.O.M. Madrone Art Bar. 6pm, free. DJs Timoteo Gigante, Gordo Cabeza, and Chris Phlek playing all Motown every Monday.
Vibes’N’Stuff El Amigo Bar, 3355 Mission, SF; (415) 852-0092. 10pm, free. Conscious jazz and hip-hop from 1960s-early ’90s with DJs Luce Lucy, Vinnie Esparza, and more.
TUESDAY 29
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Active Child, Lord Huran Independent. 8pm, $15.
Cockney Rejects, Old Firm Casuals, Harrington Saints Thee Parkside. 8pm, $15.
Dr Mojo Boom Boom Room. 9:30pm, free.
Dry the River Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $10-$12.
Fat Tuesday Band Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Jamey Johnson Fillmore. 8pm, $32.50.
Jon Dee Graham, Mike June Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $7-$10.
Jus Friends, JJCNV, Ugly Winner Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $5.
Rocketship Rocketship, Bass Line Bums Knockout. 9:30pm, $6.
Shrine, Broncho Rickshaw Stop. 8pm, $10.
Stan Erhart Band Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Gaucho Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm, free.
Michael Parsons Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
DANCE CLUBS
Eclectic Company Skylark, 9pm, free. DJs Tones and Jaybee spin old school hip hop, bass, dub, glitch, and electro.
Post-Dubstep Tuesdays Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521.10pm, free. DJs Dnae Beats, Epcot, Footwerks spin UK Funky, Bass Music.
Study Hall John Colins Lounge, 138 Minna, SF; www.johncolins.com. 9pm. Hip-hop, dancehall, and Bay slaps with DJ Left Lane.
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MUSIC Pavement. That’s all I really associate with Stockton. Personally, I’ve only been there once, few weeks back on my way to Yosemite, and I just drove through — 205 to 120 — stopping once for gas. So pavement all the way. Yet, despite the lack of waves, it’s home to Surf Club, a sunny four-piece that’s recently released its debut EP, Young Love, on Death Party Records.
“It’s not that bad living in Stockton,” says guitarist Eddie Zepeda. “You make the best of it.” Zepeda barely finished this optimistic assessment before bassist Fonso Robles offers a conflicting view: “Uh, it’s pretty bad.” Earlier in the week, Robles had been pulled out of his car, in the middle of the day, and held up at gunpoint. Before taking off, the robber cautioned, “Don’t let me catch you slippin’,” a combined threat and unsolicited piece of street advice.
Early last year, Justin Vallesteros of Craft Spells moved his project from Stockton to Seattle (where he was born), citing the former city’s number one placement on Forbes Magazine’s 2011 list of “America’s Most Miserable Cities” among the reasons. Surf Club’s Frankie Soto, then guitarist for Craft Spells, stayed behind in his own hometown. “It wasn’t really a hard decision. It was Justin’s band, so I was just like go ahead, dude,” Soto says.
There doesn’t appear to be bad blood between the groups: “Justin still comes over and we all jam,” Zepeda says, and a few days after the interview I run into Soto and Robles at the Great American Music Hall, where Craft Spells is opening for the Drums.
Still, after the split, Soto tells me he spent a few months depressed in his room, trying to find his own sound. When he re-emerged it was with Zepeda and Robles, as well as drummer Jose Medina, who the rest of the group insists is its most talented member. “He’s probably the best drummer and guitarist in the band, and he doesn’t even play guitar for us,” Soto says.
With individual experience in a variety of other bands, the four switched around on instruments, trying to find the right configuration. Medina went from bass to drums, Soto took on vocals in addition to guitar, and Robles — in a Tina Weymouth move — started learning bass from the beginning.
When the band first started coming together, Zepeda had been listening to a lot of surf rock and Beach Boys. It’s certainly an influence on the sound of material released so far, but they didn’t set out or plan to be a Dick Dale revival band.
“I can’t even swim,” Soto says, in a moment of irony recalling Brian Wilson’s fear of the water. “Of all the band names, Surf Club just seemed the easiest to hear.” (Robles angled for Faucet Water, presumably in reference to Stockton’s E. coli contamination warning a couple years back, and Youth Wave was another aquatic option.) “I don’t consider us a surf band. It’s just pop, and that’s what we focus on for all of our songs,” Soto asserts.
True to its name, Young Love is full of open-hearted lyrics with youthful longing. In addition to vocal harmonies, the biggest surf aspect is the tidal wave tempo, where bouncy guitar rhythms get carried by the super tight drumming, speedy fill, and shifts in patterns that reveal Medina’s background in metal and jazz. Soto sings with a light voice, and comes off as a bit of a tender softy. “I guess I’m still kind of shy,” he explains, “I took choir in high school, but it’s still kind of weird being in front of everyone with them paying attention to what you’re saying.”
Barely in their twenties, friends since fifth grade, a band for less than a year, with less than a dozen shows performed so far, Surf Club is clearly still figuring out how to make it work.
As Zepeda puts it, “we’re pretty young, we really don’t have any money, and we all have bills to pay.” That’s the point where people might give you advice, besides slippin’ or not slippin’. When they played with the Soft Pack a couple months back, singer Matt Lamkin gave them some. “He was telling us to move out of Stockton,” Soto says. But ignoring that kind of advice has worked so far.
SF Popfest Day 2
With Surf Club, Kids On A Crime Spree, Manatee, Dead Angle, Cruel Summer
Sat/26, 4pm, $10
Knockout
3223 Mission, SF
(415) 550-6994
Music Listings May 16-22, 2012
Music listings are compiled by Emily Savage. Since club life is unpredictable, it’s a good idea to call ahead or check the venue’s website to confirm bookings and hours. Prices are listed when provided to us. Visit www.sfbg.com/venue-guide for venue information. Submit items for the listings at listings@sfbg.com. For further information on how to submit items for the listings, see Picks.
WEDNESDAY 16
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Big Tree, Kapowski, Bells Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $10.
Blutengel, Miss Construction, DJ Unit 77 Elbo Room. 9pm, $25.
Charlie vs. Rome Balestrieri Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm, free.
Creed, Eve to Adam, Like a Storm Warfield. 8pm, $45-$72.
Great Lake Swimmers, Cold Specks Independent. 8pm, $15.
Illness, Street Score El Rio. 9pm, $5.
MoeTar, Cash Pony, Arms and Legs Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $8.
Pigeon John, Tanya Morgan, Playdough, Cookbook 330 Ritch. 9pm.
Pro Blues Jam with Keith Crossan Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Sad Bastard Book Club, Somnolence, Froadz Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Terry Savastano Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Soul Train Revival feat. Ziek McCarter Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $5-$10.
Thee Oh Sees, Mallard, Burnt Ones, Warm Soda Brick and Mortar. 9pm, $12.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Peter Asher Rrazz Room. 8pm, $40-$45.
Cat’s Corner with Nathan Dias Savanna Jazz. 9pm, $10.
Cosmo AlleyCats Le Colonial, 20 Cosmo Place, SF; www.lecolonialsf.com. 7-10pm.
Dink Dink Dink, Gaucho, Michael Abraham Amnesia. 7pm, free.
Michael Parsons Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
Ricardo Scales Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 6:30pm, $5.
DANCE CLUBS
Booty Call Q-Bar, 456 Castro, SF; www.bootycallwednesdays.com. 9pm. Juanita MORE! and Joshua J host this dance party.
Coo-Yah! Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. DJs Daneekah and Green B spin reggae and dancehall with weekly guests.
DJ Audio1 Ruby Skye. 9pm, $15.
KUSF-in-Exile DJ Night Monarch, 101 Sixth St, SF; www.savekusf.com. 5:30-9:30pm.
Mary Go Round Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 10pm, $5. Drag with Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro, and Ginger Snap.
Megatallica Fiddler’s Green, 1333 Columbus, SF; www.megatallica.com. 7pm, free. Heavy metal hangout.
Obey the Kitty: Justin Milla Vessel, 85 Campton, SF; www.vesselsf.com. 10pm, free with guestlist before 11pm, $10.
THURSDAY 17
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Rome Balestrieri vs. Charlie Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm, free.
Black Elk, Pins of Light, Hell Ship Thee Parkside. 9:03pm, $8.
Bodeans, Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers Independent. 8pm, $25.
Ane Brune, Gemma Ray Great American Music Hall. 8:30pm, $14-$16.
Destructo Rickshaw Stop. 10pm, $13. With Realboy, DJ Aaron Axelsen.
Gunshy Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Dennis Jones Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $16.
Stefanie Keys, Reckless in Vegas, Highway Robbers Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $14.
Naytronix, Yalls, Mwahaha Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $7.
Pinker Tones Brick and Mortar. 9pm, $7-$10.
Suckers, Young Man, Vanaprasta Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $12.
Emily Wells, Portland Cello Project Swedish American Hall. 8pm, $15.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Peter Asher Rrazz Room. 8pm, $40-$45.
Stompy Jones Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 7:30pm, $10.
Billy Manzik Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
Ned Boynton Trio Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm.
Tia Fuller Quartet Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission, SF; www.sfjazz.org. 7:30pm, $15-$35.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Back 40 Band Atlas Cafe, 3049 20th St, SF; www.atlascafe.net. 8-10pm, free.
Twang! Honky Tonk Fiddler’s Green, 1330 Columbus, SF; www.twanghonkytonk.com. 5pm. Live country music, dancing, and giveaways.
DANCE CLUBS
Afrolicious Elbo Room. 9:30pm, $8-$10. Tropicália, electro, and funk with Wunmi and Slow Commotion, Nappy Riddem, and DJ/host Pleasuremaker.
Arcade Lookout. 9pm, free. Indie dance party.
Base: M.A.N.D.Y Vessel, 85 Campton, SF; www.vesselsf.com. 10pm, free with guestlist before 11pm, $10. Philipp Jung DJ set.
Get Low Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. Jerry Nice and Ant-1 spin Hip-Hop, 80’s and Soul with weekly guests.
Thursdays at the Cat Club Cat Club. 9pm, $6 (free before 9:30pm). Two dance floors bumpin’ with the best of 80s mainstream and underground with DJ’s Damon, Steve Washington, Dangerous Dan, and guests.
Tropicana Madrone Art Bar. 9pm, free. Salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and more with DJs Don Bustamante, Apocolypto, Sr. Saen, Santero, and Mr. E.
FRIDAY 18
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Avengers, Erase Errata, Carletta Sue Kay Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $15.
Body & Soul Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Break Science, Paul Basic, Supervision Yoshi’s Lounge. 10:30pm, $20.
Charlie, Rome Balestrieri, Jason Marion Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm, free.
Dead After School 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm.
Dead Winter Carpenters, TV Mike & the Scarecrowes, Skinny String Band Slim’s. 9pm, $18-$16.
Lee Fields & the Expressions, Park Brick and Mortar. 9pm, $20-$25.
High Castle, CCR Headcleaner, White Suns Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $7.
Lisa Hilton Biscuits and Blues Union Room. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Holdup, Wooster, Young Science Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $15-$18.
Love Axe 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 10pm.
Karen Lovely Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Milo Greene, DRMS, Papa Rickshaw Stop. 9pm, $10-$12.
Petty Theft Red Devil Lounge. 9pm, $12.
Plants and Animals, Cannons and Clouds, Owl Paws Bottom of the Hill. 10pm, $12.
Sleepy Sun, DJ Britt Govea Independent. 9pm, $15.
Social: The Re-Mixtape Live, Mars Today, Skins and Needles Elbo Room. 10pm, $10.
Tainted Love Bimbo’s. 9pm, $23.
Trevor Childs Band, Bye Bye Blackbirds Make Out Room. 7:30pm, $8.
UK World Tour 2012: Eddie Jacobson, John Wetton, Terry Bozzio Regency Ballroom. 8pm, $65-$99.
Weird Church, Karte Kinski, Waxy Tombs Brainwash Cafe. 8pm, free.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Peter Asher Rrazz Room. 9pm, $40-$45.
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Brad Mehldau Trio Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission, SF; www.sfjazz.org. 8pm, $40-$65.
Terry Disely Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 5:30-8:30pm, free.
Emily Anne Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Bluegrass Bonanza Plough and Stars. 9:30pm, $6-$10. With Snap Jackson, Knock on Wood Players, Front Country.
Taste Fridays 650 Indiana, SF; www.tastefridays.com. 8pm, $18. Salsa and bachata dance lessons, live music.
DANCE CLUBS
Afrolicious Public Works. 9pm, free before 10pm, $5 after.
A-Trak Vessel, 85 Campton, SF; www.vesselsf.com. 10pm, $20.
Chase Public Works Loft. 9pm, $5 with RSVP. Deep house, cosmic disco, balaeric vibez with Suzanne Kraft, SFV Acid, Ash Williamsn, and Avalon Emerson.
Hella Tight Amnesia. 10pm, $5.
Joe Lookout, 3600 16th St.,SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 9pm. Eight rotating DJs, shirt-off drink specials.
Oldies Night Knockout. 9pm, $2-$4. DJs Primo and Badass Daniel B spin nasty oldies.
Old School JAMZ El Rio. 9pm. Fruit Stand DJs spinning old school funk, hip-hop, and R&B.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Pledge: Fraternal Lookout. 9pm, $3-$13. Benefiting LGBT and nonprofit organizations. Bottomless kegger cups and paddling booth with DJ Christopher B and DJ Brian Maier.
SATURDAY 19
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Ambience, Case in Theory, Dangermaker Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
Brothers Comatose, Sioux City Kid, Tiny Television Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $15.
Cool Ghouls, That Ghost, Poor Sons Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $7.
Giant Squid, Black Queen, Wild Hunt El Rio. 10pm, $8.
Go Van Gough Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
Greg Lake Regency Ballroom. 8pm, $40-$60.
John Lee Hooker Jr. Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $22.
Melted Toys, Memories, Permanent Collection, Creepers Thee Parkside. 9pm, $5.
Ashley Mendez 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm.
Rottoncore, Angstroms Thee Parkside. 3pm, free.
Seeking Empire, Beta State, New Diplomat, Bruises Rickshaw Stop. 8pm, $10.
Slow Motion Cowboys Riptide, 3639 Taraval, SF; www.riptidesf.com. 10 and 11:15pm, free.
Soft White Sixties, Mahgeetah, Harriet Brick and Mortar. 9pm, $9-$12.
Tainted Love Bimbo’s. 9pm, $23.
Tall Shadows Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
“Third Annual Haight Street Fair Battle of the Bands Finals” Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission, SF; (415) 920-9577. 9:30pm, $7-$10.
This Charming Band, For the Masses, Spellbound Slim’s. 9pm, $15.
Todd, Rome Balestrieri, Charlie Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm, free.
“Undercover Presents: Black Sabbath’s Paranoid” Independent. 9Pm, $20.
John West Yoshi’s SF. 10pm, $35.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Peter Asher Rrazz Room. 9pm, $40-$45.
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Brass Farthing Plough and Stars. 9pm, $7.
Kress Cole and Kate Kilbane Exit Cafe, 156 Eddy, SF; (415) 673-3847. 8:30pm, free.
Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod Atlas Cafe, 3049 20th St, SF; www.atlascafe.net. 4-6pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Bootie SF: Hubba Hubba Revue DNA Lounge. 9pm, $10-$20. With Burlesque circus show, Tripp vs. Mykill, indie electro with Six & Candy.
Booty Bassment Knockout. 9pm, $2-$4. Booty shaking hip-hop with DJs Ryan Poulsen and Dimitri Dickenson.
Deetron Public Works. 9pm, $10.
Dubstep Producer Showcase Club Six, 60 Sixth St, SF; www.clubsix1.com. 10pm, $5.
Fringe Madrone Art Bar. 9pm, $5. Indie music video dance party with DJ Blondie K and subOctave.
OK Hole Amnesia. 9pm.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Radio Franco Bissap, 3372 19th St, SF; (415) 826 9287. 6 pm. Rock, Chanson Francaise, Blues. Senegalese food and live music.
Saturday Night Soul Party Elbo Room. 10pm, $5-$10.
Smiths Night SF Rock-It Room. 9pm, free. Revel in 80s music from the Smiths, Joy Division, New Order, and more.
Wild Nights Kok BarSF, 1225 Folsom, SF; www.kokbarsf.com. 9pm, $3. With DJ Frank Wild.
SUNDAY 20
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Blind Shake, Pop Atak Knockout. 4pm, $7.
Debbie Boone: Reflections of Rosemary Yoshi’s SF. 7pm, $35; 9pm, $25.
Dimesland, Lord Dying, War Child Hemlock Tavern. 6pm, $7.
Domestic Electric, Sick Kids, Le Panique Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Flight to Mars, Vendetta Red, Hydrophonic Independent. 8pm, $20.
HowellDevine Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
Eric Hutchinson, Graffiti6 Slim’s. 8pm, $16.
David Jacobs-Strain, Brian Laidlow Brick and Mortar. 8pm, $9-$12.
Junior Boogie Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $5.
Narrows, Retox, Early Graves Rickshaw Stop. 8pm, $10.
Pansy Division, Swann Danger Cafe Du Nord. 8:30pm, $12.
Terry Savastano Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
“West Coast Blues for a Cure” Yoshi’s SF. Noon-5pm, $40. With Irma Thomas, Rick Estrin & the Night Cats, and more.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Peter Asher Rrazz Room. 7pm, $40-$45.
Candice Bliss Bar, 4026 24th St, SF; www.blissbarsf. 4:30pm, $10.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
DaMaDa Red Poppy Arthouse. 8pm.
Twang Sunday Thee Parkside. 4pm, free. With Better Haves, Patsycords.
DANCE CLUBS
Dub Mission Elbo Room. 9pm, $6. Dub, roots, and classic dancehall with DJ Sep, Ludichris, and guest DJ Tomas.
Jock Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 3pm, $2. Raise money for LGBT sports teams while enjoying DJs and drink specials.
La Pachanga Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission, SF; www.thebluemacawsf.com. 6pm, $10. Salsa dance party with live Afro-Cuban salsa bands.
Sweater Funk Knockout. 10pm, free.
MONDAY 21
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Damir Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Valerie Orth Osteria, 3277 Sacramento, SF; www.osteriasf.com.7pm, free.
Riverboat Gamblers, Biters, Flexx Bronco Thee Parkside. 8pm, $10.
Sparta, Ki:Theory Independent. 8pm, $20.
Stomacher, Soonest, Anadel Elbo Room. 9pm, $5.
23 Shades, Dr. Luna Brick and Mortar. 8pm, $5-$7.
Joe Louis Walker Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $22.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Bossa Nova Tunnel Top, 601 Bush, SF; (415) 722-6620. 8-11:30pm, free. Live acoustic Bossa Nova.
Mads Tolling Quartet: Tribute to Jean-Luc Ponty Yoshi’s SF. 8pm, $14.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Toshio Hirano Amnesia. 9pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Death Guild DNA Lounge. 9:30pm, $3-5. Gothic, industrial, and synthpop with Joe Radio, Decay, and Melting Girl.
Krazy Mondays Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission, SF; www.thebeautybar.com. 10pm, free. Hip-hop and other stuff.
M.O.M. Madrone Art Bar. 6pm, free. DJs Timoteo Gigante, Gordo Cabeza, and Chris Phlek playing all Motown every Monday.
Vibes’N’Stuff El Amigo Bar, 3355 Mission, SF; (415) 852-0092. 10pm, free. Conscious jazz and hip-hop from 1960s-early ’90s with DJs Luce Lucy, Vinnie Esparza, and more.
TUESDAY 22
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Blackburner, King Loses Crown, DJ Ryury Elbo Room. 9pm, free.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Darcys, Sporting Life Independent. 8pm, $22.
Dum Dum Girls, Tamaryn, Young Prisms Slim’s. 8pm, $17.
Fear Factory, Shadows Fall, Devastated, Browning, Legacy of Disorder Regency Ballroom. 6:30pm, $27.
Hey Marseilles, Lemolo, Big Tree Brick and Mortar. 9pm, $10-$12.
Highway Patrol, Major Deegan, Anaura Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $8-$10.
John Lawton Trio Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Margot & the Nuclear So & So’s, Dinosaur Feathers, Whispertown Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $16.
Moonchild, Luminaer 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm.
Vanity Theft, Enemies, Jim Hanft Hotel Utah. 8pm, $10.
VanMarter Project Red Devil Lounge. 7pm, $2.
Joe Louis Walker Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $22.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Gaucho Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm, free.
Moving Company Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
DANCE CLUBS
Eclectic Company Skylark, 9pm, free. DJs Tones and Jaybee spin old school hip hop, bass, dub, glitch, and electro.
F*ck Yeah Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $5. Secret Slayers, Slayers Club, live electronica and fusion.
Post-Dubstep Tuesdays Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521.10pm, free. DJs Dnae Beats, Epcot, Footwerks spin UK Funky, Bass Music.
Study Hall John Colins Lounge, 138 Minna, SF; www.johncolins.com. 9pm. Hip-hop, dancehall, and Bay slaps with DJ Left Lane.
Live Shots: The Drums and Craft Spells at Great American Music Hall
“Let’s just have a good time tonight,” said Jonny Pierce, the singer of the Drums, one song into a sold-out show at the Great American Music Hall on Saturday. He paused briefly to let the applause fill an appropriate amount of space and added, “This next song is about a dead person.”
There may have been some intentional, practiced irony at play, but the space between those two statements is the key to everything that is great about the Drums. Sure, Pierce has one of the most perfect, near angelic voices in pop music – witness enraptured fans, hands out toward the stage, looking for a hold – but more importantly, he also has one of the best deadpans.
When he’s performing, his facial expressions vary more in intensity than emotion. If you catch him smiling, it’s inward. Happy? Sad? Blah. When the band is playing bright, uptempo, yet often melancholic music, and the lyrics send conflicting cues on how to feel, the singer seems careful to pivot just right, not tip his hand.
After singing “Book of Revelation” off of the recent album Portamento, which includes the lines “I’ve seen the world and there’s no Heaven and no Hell” and “I believe when we die we die, so let me love you tonight,” Pierce said, “That last song was really important to me, so to hear you guys singing that…thank you.”
On stage, The Drums* won’t tell you how to feel about typical pop topics like love and heartbreak anymore than less typical ones like, say, being an atheist and having an existential crisis, but Pierce is seemingly happy to show what you can do in the mean time, as he’s otherwise constantly moving about the stage, calmly dancing with his own confusion.
Openers: Part Time recalled a less drugged out (or just more doobied) version of Ariel Pink, but that may have just been the lead singer’s technicolor dream coat. Also on the style watch, the drummer looked like one of Biff’s lackeys in Back to the Future (but that may have just been the glasses.)
Craft Spells’ Justin Paul Vallesteros gave a shout out to Stockton, where he started the band before relocating to Seattle. Someone in the crowd said he’d “discovered the band last year, and it turned out to be the perfect summer soundtrack.” Based on the way that the intro to “After the Moment” – from last year’s “Idle Labor” – was recognized with cheers, he wasn’t the only one that feeling that way. And given how well new tracks “Warmth” and “Still Left With Me” were live, it could be the soundtrack for this summer as well.
*Truth is the whole band has deadpan solidarity, particularly co-founder Jacob Graham who, whether playing keys or conducting a bank of analog synth – as he did for the encore opener “Searching for Heaven” – has an ever-present, captivating stillness.
Music Listings May 9-15, 2012
Music listings are compiled by Emily Savage. Since club life is unpredictable, it’s a good idea to call ahead or check the venue’s website to confirm bookings and hours. Prices are listed when provided to us. Visit www.sfbg.com/venue-guide for venue information. Submit items for the listings at listings@sfbg.com. For further information on how to submit items for the listings, see Picks.
WEDNESDAY 9
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Action Jackson, Megaflame Elbo Room. 9pm, $9.
Bob vs JC Rockit Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
Brian Bergeron Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Bushwalla Cafe Du Nord. 9:30pm, $12.
Cha-Ching Boom Boom Room. 9pm, $5.
Chino Y Nacho Fillmore. 8pm, $42.50.
Gauntlet Hair, Dana Buoy, Minot Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
Groovy Judy Band Union Square Park, 333 Post, SF; (415) 296-7457. Noon, free.
Sean Hughes 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm, free.
Ion High, Medicine Cabinet, Gemini Six Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Lotus Plaza, Wymond Miles, Mirror Mode Rickshaw Stop. 7:30pm, $10-$12.
MC Meathook & the Vital Organs, Turtle Rising, Whisker Biscuit Knockout. 10pm, $5.
Pro Blues Jam with Keith Crossan & Joe Nemeth Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Sweet Chariot, Joseph Childress Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $8-$10.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Cat’s Corner with Nathan Dias Savanna Jazz. 9pm, $10.
Chris Amberger Trio & Jazz Jam Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30 and 9:30pm.
Cosmo AlleyCats Le Colonial, 20 Cosmo Place, SF; www.lecolonialsf.com. 7-10pm.
Dink Dink Dink, Gaucho, Michael Abraham Amnesia. 7pm, free.
Keiko Matsui Yoshi’s. 8pm, $24; 10pm, $18.
Ricardo Scales Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 6:30pm, $5.
Valerie Simpson Rrazz Room. 8pm, $45-$55. Tribute to Nick Ashford.
Laura Wiley Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
DANCE CLUBS
Booty Call Q-Bar, 456 Castro, SF; www.bootycallwednesdays.com. 9pm. Juanita MORE! and Joshua J host this dance party.
Coo-Yah! Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. DJs Daneekah and Green B spin reggae and dancehall with weekly guests.
Easy Killer…It’s a Party in San Francisco Public Works Loft. 9pm, free. DJs Ivy, Ejay, Khalib, Mathyou, and more.
KUSF-in-Exile DJ Night Monarch, 101 Sixth St, SF; www.savekusf.org. 5:30-9:30pm.
Mary Go Round Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 10pm, $5. Drag with Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro, and Ginger Snap.
Megatallica Fiddler’s Green, 1333 Columbus, SF; www.megatallica.com. 7pm, free. Heavy metal hangout.
Obey the Kitty: Bloc Party DJ set with Kele Okereke Vessel, 85 Campton Place, SF; www.vesselsf.com. 10pm. $10-$15.
THURSDAY 10
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Breton, VIR, popscene DJs Rickshaw Stop. 9:30pm, $10.
Chicha Libre, Makru Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $10-$15.
Cluster Funk Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $8.
Dead Milkmen, Terry Malts Slim’s. 9pm, $23.
Delta Spirit, Waters, Tijuana Panthers Fillmore. 8pm, $20.
Pamela, Paint Fumes, Bad Boys Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $5.
Chris Pureka, Emy Reynolds Band Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $14-$16.
Kevin Russell Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
See-I, Afrolicious Independent. 9pm, $17.
Stan Erhart Band Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Teutonics, Black Boots, Tuci & the Pee Jays Knockout. 9:30pm, $5.
3 Ring Simian, Kajillion, February 5th Thee Parkside. 9pm, $6.
Trebuchet, New Trust, You Are Plural, Survival Guide Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
Rags Tuttle vs Bob Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Jascha Hoffman Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
Jazz Hot Plate Series Amnesia. 9pm.
Stompy Jones Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 7:30pm, $10.
Keiko Matsui Yoshi’s. 8pm, $24; 10pm, $18.
Ned Boyton Trio Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm, free.
Valerie Simpson Rrazz Room. 8pm, $45-$55. Tribute to Nick Ashford.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Jessica Fichot Red Poppy Art House. 7:30pm, $12-$15.
Front Country Atlas Cafe, 3049 20 St, SF; www.atlascafe.net. 8-10pm, free.
“Let’s Go Salsa” Jessie Square, 736 Mission, SF; www.ybgfestival.org. 6pm, free. With Mazacote.
Twang! Honky Tonk Fiddler’s Green, 1330 Columbus, SF; www.twanghonkytonk.com. 5pm. Live country music, dancing, and giveaways.
DANCE CLUBS
Afrolicious Elbo Room. 9:30pm, $5. With DJ/host Pleasuremaker spinning Afrobeat, Tropicália, electro, samba, and funk..
Base: Serge Devant Vessel, 85 Campton Place, SF; www.vesselsf.com. 10pm. $10, free with guest list before 11pm.
Get Low Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. Jerry Nice and Ant-1 spin Hip-Hop, 80’s and Soul with weekly guests.
Let Out Your Ghosts 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 9pm, free.
Lions, Tigers, and Queers Underground SF. 10pm-2am, $3. Indie, Electro, and House dance party with resident DJ Becky Knox and special guests.
Thursdays at the Cat Club Cat Club. 9pm, $6 (free before 9:30pm). Two dance floors bumpin’ with the best of 80s mainstream and underground with DJ’s Damon, Steve Washington, Dangerous Dan, and guests.
Tropicana Madrone Art Bar. 9pm, free. Salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and more with DJs Don Bustamante, Apocolypto, Sr. Saen, Santero, and Mr. E.
FRIDAY 11
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Back Pages Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Blind Venetians 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm, free.
Bob, Guido, Nathan Temby Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
Brian Jonestown Massacre, Blue Angel Lounge Fillmore. 8pm, $22.50.
Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, Johnny Hickman, Jay Nash Red Devil Lounge. 8pm, $15.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Independent. 9pm, $28.
James Harman Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
HowellDevine Amnesia. 8pm.
Monkey, Warsaw Poland Brothers, 29th St Swingtet RKRL, 52 Sixth St, SF; (415) 658-5506. 9pm, $7.
Cyril Neville’s Royal Southern Brotherhood, Guy Fox Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $12-$15.
OFF!, Fidlar, Spider Fever Slim’s. 9pm, $15.
Valerie Orth Red Poppy Art House. 8pm, $10-$15.
Ramona Falls, Social Studies, Churches Cafe Du Nord. 9:30pm, $12.
Eddie Roberts, Will Blades, Jemal Watson Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $20.
JD Samson & Men, Myles Cooper, Hi Fashion Rickshaw Stop. 9pm, $12-$14.
Savoy Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $14-$16.
Shondes, Quiet Coyote, Night Call, Dark Beach Thee Parkside. 9pm, $8.
Yann Tierson, Piano Chat Regency Ballroom. 9pm, $25.
Tumbleweed Wanderers, Rin Tin Tiger, Infantree Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
Dean Wareham plays Galaxie 500, Tortured Genies Hemlock Tavern. 7:30 and 10:30pm, $20.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Black Market Jazz Orchestra Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 9pm, $10.
Terry Disely Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 5:30-8:30pm, free.
Goapele Yoshi’s. 8pm, $28; 10pm, $26.
Valerie Simpson Rrazz Room. 8pm, $45-$55. Tribute to Nick Ashford.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Taste Fridays 650 Indiana, SF; www.tastefridays.com. 8pm, $18. Salsa and bachata dance lessons, live music.
“Women’s Voices” Novellus Theater at YBCA, 700 Howard, SF; www.ybca.org. 8pm, $25-$30. With Kronos Quartet.
DANCE CLUBS
Everybody’s Doing It: DJ Metric Vessel, 85 Campton Place, SF; www.vesselsf.com. 10pm. $10-$20.
Freqo de Mayo Public Works. 9pm, $15-$20. With Fre Nasty, Nickodemus, Digital Rust, and more.
Indie Slash Amnesia. 10pm. With DJ Danny White.
Joe Lookout, 3600 16th St.,SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 9pm. Eight rotating DJs, shirt-off drink specials.
Old School JAMZ El Rio. 9pm. Fruit Stand DJs spinning old school funk, hip-hop, and R&B.
Original Plumbing: Entertainment Issue Release Party Elbo Room. 10pm, $7. With DJs Rapid Fire, General Meow.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Pledge: Fraternal Lookout. 9pm, $3-$13. Benefiting LGBT and nonprofit organizations. Bottomless kegger cups and paddling booth with DJ Christopher B and DJ Brian Maier.
Push the Feeling Underground SF, 424 Haight, SF; Facebook: Push the Feeling. With shortcircles (live), Chucha Santamaria y Usted (live), YR SKULL, and epicsauce DJs. 9Pm, free with Facebook RSVP.
Smithfits Night Knockout. 9pm. DJ Yule Be Sorry, and more.
SATURDAY 12
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
B Side 70s feat. Mayra Bell, Featherwitch Broadway Studios, 435 Broadway, SF; www.bside70s.com. 7:45pm, $14.
B Stars Amnesia. 6-9pm.
Catbone Plough and Stars. 9:30pm, $6-$10.
Chervona, Mano Cherga, Twin Peaks, Botsman & Co. Thee Parkside. 9pm, $20.
Coals Hotel Utah. 8pm, $8.
Crazies Will Destroy You, Wizard Boots, Gillbillies Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $6.
Cut Loose Band Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Days of High Adventure, Rye Wolves, Hallow, Aerial Ruin El Rio. 9pm, $8.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Independent. 9pm, $28.
Full on Flyhead, Drop Apollo, Dubious Ranger, Riot Earp Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $10.
Kit & the Branded Men Riptide, 3639 Taraval, SF; www.theriptidesf.com. 10 and 11:15pm, free.
K-9, Translators Thee Parkside. 3pm, free.
Janiva Magness Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $22.
Cyril Neville’s Royal Southern Brotherhood, Crackerjack Highway Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $12-$15.
David Nudelman, Pineapple Princess, Hegemony Jones Hemlock Tavern. 5pm, $5.
Push to Talk, Ghost and the City, Reckless Kind Bottom of the Hill. 10pm, $10.
Stage 11 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm, free.
Still Time, Matt Masih & the Messengers Slim’s. 9pm, $14-$16.
Nathan Temby, Guido, Bob Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Cyro Baptista’s Banquet of the Spirits Swedish American Hall. 8pm, $25. Feat. Tim Sparks and Shanir Blumenkratz.
Goapele Yoshi’s. 8 and 10pm, $35.
Valerie Simpson Rrazz Room. 7 and 9:30pm, $45-$55. Tribute to Nick Ashford.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Asian American Orchestra: Sanju Yerba Buena Gardens, 760 Howard, SF; www.ybgfestival.com. 1pm, free.
Lauralee Brown and Jo D’Anna Exit Cafe, 156 Eddy, SF; www.songwritersaturdays.com 8:30pm, free.
Aireene Espiritu Velo Rouge Cafe, 798 Arguello, SF; Facebook: Velo Rouge Cafe. 7pm, free.
“Real Devine Folk Blues Revival” Cyperian’s, 2097 Turk, SF; www.noevalleymusicseries.com. 7:30pm, $18. With Dustbowl Revival, Pete Devine’s Jug Band, Ragtime Skedaddlers.
Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod Atlas Cafe, 3049 20th St, SF; www.atlascafe.net. 4-6pm, free.
Trio Zincalo Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
DANCE CLUBS
Addison Groove, Doc Daneeka SOM. 9:30pm, $10.
Bootie SF: A+D Homecoming Show DNA Lounge. 9pm, $10-$20. With Tel Aviv’s Maya Jakobson, S.U.D., Cookie Dough, SQURRRRL, and more.
Club Gossip Cat Club. 9pm, free before 9:30pm, $5-$8 after. With VJs Shon, Low Life, Damon, and more.
Cockblocker Rickshaw Stop. 10pm, $5-$10.
Debaser Knockout. 9pm, $5. DJs Jamie Jams and Emdee spin ’90s alternative.
Fedora Birthday Celebration Public Works Loft. 9:30pm, $15. With James Teej.
Inferno Harlot, 46 Minna, SF; www.infernodance.com. 6-10pm, $10.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
PBRnB Knockout. 6-9pm, free. DJs Brown Bobby and No Original spins ’90s R&B.
Salted Mighty. 9:30pm, $5 before 11pm. With Harlum Muziq duo David Harness & Chris Lum, DJ Smash, and more.
Tormenta Tropical Elbo Room. 10pm. With resident DJs Shawn Reynaldo and Oro11.
2 Men Will Move You Amnesia. 9pm.
SUNDAY 13
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
“A Tribute to the Life & Music of Terry Dolan” Slim’s. 7pm, $25.
Cops, Arms and Legs, Wizard Rifle Knockout. 9:30pm, $6.
Dylan Trees, Shants Amnesia. 9pm, $7-$10.
HowellDevine Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
Seize the Night, Enabler, At Our Heels Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $8.
Stan Erhart Band Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Wontera Revolution, Jahlectrik Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $5.
White Hills, Glitter Wizard, Disappearing People Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $12.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Erik Jekabson Quartet Bliss Bar, 4026 24th St, SF; www.blissbar.com. 4:30pm, $10.
Goapele Yoshi’s. 6 and 8pm, $35.
Kally Price Old Blues and Jazz Band Amnesia. 8pm. $5.
Valerie Simpson Rrazz Room. 7pm, $45-$55. Tribute to Nick Ashford.
“Stevie Wonder vs. James Brown Double Birthday” Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 8pm, $7-$10.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Sergey Khachatryan Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, SF; www.chambermusicsf.org. 3pm, $34-$46.
Twang Sunday Thee Parkside. 4pm, free. With Kitchen Fire.
DANCE CLUBS
Activate! After After Hours Monroe, 473 Boradway, SF; www.monroesf.com. 6am-2pm, $10. With Joseph Lee, and Zenith.
Dub Mission Elbo Room. 9pm, $7. Deepstep, dub, and electronic with Sunshine Jones, DJ Sep and Maneesh the Twister.
Jock Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 3pm, $2. Raise money for LGBT sports teams while enjoying DJs and drink specials.
La Pachanga Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission, SF; www.thebluemacawsf.com. 6pm, $10. Salsa dance party with live Afro-Cuban salsa bands.
MONDAY 14
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Alcoholic Faith Mission, You Won’t, French Cassettes Rickshaw Stop. 8pm, $8-$10.
Beach Fossils, Catwalk, Permanent Collection Slim’s. 8pm, $15.
Lindsey Buckingham Fillmore. 8pm, $39.50.
Damir Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Disasteroid, Belligerator, Standard Poodle Knockout. 9:30pm, $6.
Fat Opie Osteria, 3277 Sacramento, SF; www.osteriasf.com. 7pm, free.
Herman Dune, Sam Chase, DJ Britt Govea Independent. 8pm, $14.
Inferno of Joy, Standard Poodle, Krells Hemlock Tavern. 6pm, $5.
Light Asylum Public Works. 9pm, $12-$15.
Luke Sweeney’s Wet Dreams, Dry Magic, Nick Campbell, Human Condition Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, free.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Bossa Nova Tunnel Top, 601 Bush, SF; (415) 722-6620. 8-11:30pm, free. Live acoustic Bossa Nova.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Toshio Hirano Amnesia. 9pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Death Guild DNA Lounge. 9:30pm, $3-5. Gothic, industrial, and synthpop with Joe Radio, Decay, and Melting Girl.
Krazy Mondays Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission, SF; www.thebeautybar.com. 10pm, free. Hip-hop and other stuff.
M.O.M. Madrone Art Bar. 6pm, free. DJs Timoteo Gigante, Gordo Cabeza, and Chris Phlek playing all Motown every Monday.
Vibes’N’Stuff El Amigo Bar, 3355 Mission, SF; (415) 852-0092. 10pm, free. Conscious jazz and hip-hop from 1960s-early ’90s with DJs Luce Lucy, Vinnie Esparza, and more.
TUESDAY 15
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
And And And, Spyrals Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $7-$10.
Boxer Rebellion, Canon Blue Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $16-$18.
Idlehands, Fighting the Villian, Ghost Parade, Whogas Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $8.
John Lawton Trio Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
R5 feat. Ross Lynch, Rotten Kids Slim’s. 7:30pm, $15.
Street Pyramids, Animal Eyes, duckyousucker Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Ana Tijoux, Los Rakas, Raw G Independent. 8pm, $15.
Two Tone Steiny & the Cadillacs Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Wooster, Hooves & Vendretti Boom Boom Room. 8Pm, $5.
Yes Go’s 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 8pm, free.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Gaucho Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm, free.
Jimmy Grant Trio Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
“Spring Jazz Concert with Carl Lockett” Diego Rivera Theater at Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan, SF; (415) 239-3580. 8-10pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Brazilian Wax Elbo Room. 9pm, $7. With DJ Carioca & P-Shot, live guests Fogo Na Roupa.
Eclectic Company Skylark, 9pm, free. DJs Tones and Jaybee spin old school hip hop, bass, dub, glitch, and electro.
Post-Dubstep Tuesdays Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521.10pm, free. DJs Dnae Beats, Epcot, Footwerks spin UK Funky, Bass Music. Study Hall John Colins Lounge, 138 Minna, SF; www.johncolins.com. 9pm. Hip-hop, dancehall, and Bay slaps with DJ Left Lane.
Music Listings
Music listings are compiled by Emily Savage. Since club life is unpredictable, it’s a good idea to call ahead or check the venue’s website to confirm bookings and hours. Prices are listed when provided to us. Visit www.sfbg.com/venue-guide for venue information. Submit items for the listings at listings@sfbg.com. For further information on how to submit items for the listings, see Picks.
WEDNESDAY 2
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Breathe Owl Breathe, Victoria Williams Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $10-$12.
Fezant, Stratic, Blood Wedding Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Full Time Beret Make-Out Room. 8pm, $8.
Kids on a Crime Spree, James & Evander, Adios Amigo Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $8.
La Panique, Buzzmutt Knockout. 10pm.
Manicato Elbo Room. 9pm, $5.
Jason Marion vs. Lee Huff Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
Kelly McFarling, Lia Rose, Fox & Woman Rickshaw Stop. 8pm, $10-$12.
James Morrison, HoneyHoney Fillmore. 8pm, $25.
Overkill, God Forbid, Suidakra, Diamond Plate Regency Ballroom. 8pm, $30.
Pro Blues Jam with Keith Crossan & Ron Hacker Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Terry Savastano Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Ty Segall, White Fence, Shannon and the Clams, Mallard Independent. 8pm, $12.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Cat’s Corner with Nathan Dias Savanna Jazz. 9pm, $10.
Chris Amberger Trio & Jazz Jam Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30 and 9:30pm.
Cosmo AlleyCats Le Colonial, 20 Cosmo Place, SF; www.lecolonialsf.com. 7-10pm.
Dink Dink Dink, Gaucho, Michael Abraham Amnesia. 7pm, free.
Michael Parsons Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St., SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
Ricardo Scales Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 6:30pm, $5.
DANCE CLUBS
Booty Call Q-Bar, 456 Castro, SF; www.bootycallwednesdays.com. 9pm. Juanita MORE! and Joshua J host this dance party.
Coo-Yah! Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. DJs Daneekah and Green B spin reggae and dancehall with weekly guests.
KUSF-in-Exile DJ Night: Andre Monarch, 101 Sixth St., SF; www.savekusf.com. 5:30-9:30pm.
Mary Go Round Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 10pm, $5. Drag with Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro, and Ginger Snap.
Megatallica Fiddler’s Green, 1333 Columbus, SF; www.megatallica.com. 7pm, free. Heavy metal hangout.
Spilt Milk Milk Bar. 9pm, free. With Wentworth, YR SKULL, Citizen Zain, Shaky Premise, Taylor Fife.
THURSDAY 3
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
A B & the Sea, Tommy & the High Pilots, Yellow Red Sparks Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $13-$15.
Chris Baio, popscene DJs Rickshaw Stop. 10pm, $10-$12.
Willis Earl Beal, Yassou Benedict Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $12.
Trace Bundy Swedish American Hall. 8pm, $17-$20.
Electric Shepherd & OUTLAW, Blues for Carl Sagan, Douglas Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Flytraps, Standard Poodle, Hight Anxiety! Thee Parkside. 9pm, $5.
Katie Herzig, Andrew Belle Independent. 8pm, $15.
Lee Huff vs. Jason Marion Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
John Lawton Trio Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Misisipi Mike and the Midnight Gamblers, Heeldraggers Amnesia. 9pm, $7-$10.
Mumble Mumble, Myonics, Party Land, Tint Sub-Mission. 9:30pm, $2.
Silian Rail, Whiskerman, Michael Musika Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
“Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute” Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20. With Alan Iglesias & Crossfire.
Yellow Dubmarine Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $7-$12.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Stompy Jones Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 7:30pm, $10.
Ned Boynton Trio Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm, free.
Dino Piranha Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St., SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
Savanna Jazz Jam Savanna Jazz, 2937 Mission, SF; www.savannajazz.com. 7:30pm, $5.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Deciders Atlas Cafe, 3049 20th St, SF; www.atlascafe.net. 8-10pm, free.
Twang! Honky Tonk Fiddler’s Green, 1330 Columbus, SF; www.twanghonkytonk.com. 5pm. Live country music, dancing, and giveaways.
DANCE CLUBS
Afrolicious Elbo Room. 9:30pm, $5. With DJ/host Pleasuremaker spins Afrobeat, Tropicália, electro, samba, and funk.
Get Low Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. Jerry Nice and Ant-1 spin Hip-Hop, 80’s and Soul with weekly guests.
KUSF-in-Exile DJ Night Lucky 13, 2140 Market, SF; www.savekusf.com. 8pm.
Supersonic Lookout, 3600 16th St., SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 9pm. Global beats paired with food from around the world by Tasty. Resident DJs Jaybee, B-Haul, amd Diagnosis.
Thursdays at the Cat Club Cat Club. 9pm, $6 (free before 9:30pm). Two dance floors bumpin’ with the best of 80s mainstream and underground with DJ’s Damon, Steve Washington, Dangerous Dan, and guests.
Tropicana Madrone Art Bar. 9pm, free. Salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and more with DJs Don Bustamante, Apocolypto, Sr. Saen, Santero, and Mr. E.
FRIDAY 4
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Amen Dunes Elbo Room. 10pm.
Seth Augustus Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St., SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
Battlehooch, White Cloud, B Hamilton Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $7-$10.
“Cowpokes, Gunslingers & Outlaw Country” Red Devil Lounge. 9pm, $13. With Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, Vandella.
Curren$y, Styles P, Jets, Smoke DZA, Fiend 4 Da Money Regency Ballroom. 8pm, $22.
Early Man, It’s Casual, Shock Diamond, Satya Sena Thee Parkside. 9pm, $8.
Rachel Goodrich, Raffa & Rainer, Jascha & Spiff Amnesia. 8pm, $7-$10.
Lee Huff, Greg Zema, Jason Marion Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
Toh Kay, Dan Potthast, Sycarmore Smith Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $15.
Lambchop Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $20.
Marchforth Marching Band, Diego’s Umbrella Independent. 9pm, $20.
Rocky Votolato, Devotionals, Kevin Long Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $12.
Ruins Alone, Bronze, Bill Orcutt Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $10.
“Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute” Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20. With Alan Iglesias & Crossfire.
Steep Canyon Rangers, Carrie Rodriguez Slim’s. 9pm, $21.
Trainwreck Riders, Passage Walkers, Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children MacNuggits, Apogee Sound Club Rickshaw Stop. 8pm, $10-$12.
X-Static Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Black Market Jazz Orchestra Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 9pm, $10.
Terry Disely Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 5:30-8:30pm, free.
Live Dubstep Orchestra Brava Theater, 2781 24th St., SF; www.brava.org. 8pm, $30.
Martin Luther with Siddhartha Yoshi’s SF. 10:30pm, $18.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Taste Fridays 650 Indiana, SF; www.tastefridays.com. 8pm, $18. Salsa and bachata dance lessons, live music.
DANCE CLUBS
Braza! Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, $5-$10. DJs Sabo, Kento, Elan spin Brazilian, Batucada, Samba.
Demdike Stare, Tropic Of Cancer, Water Borders Public Works. 9pm, $10.
Duniya Dancehall Bissap, 3372 19th St, SF; (415) 826 9287. 10pm, $10. With live performances by Duniya Drum and Dance Co. and music by Wontanara Revolution. DJ Juan Data spins bhangra, bollywood, dancehall, African, and more.
Jackhammer Disco with Tiga, Damian Lazarus, Light Year Public Works. 10pm, $20.
Joe Lookout, 3600 16th St.,SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 9pm. Eight rotating DJs, shirt-off drink specials.
Lucio K SOM. 10pm, $10. With DJs Elan and Zamba.
Oldies Night Knockout. 9pm, $2-$4. DJs Primo and Baddass Daniel B.
Old School JAMZ El Rio. 9pm. Fruit Stand DJs spinning old school funk, hip-hop, and R&B.
120 Minutes Elbo Room. 10pm. With DJs S4NtA MU3rTE, Nako, and Planet Death.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Pledge: Fraternal Lookout. 9pm, $3-$13. Benefiting LGBT and nonprofit organizations. Bottomless kegger cups and paddling booth with DJ Christopher B and DJ Brian Maier.
Retro Attack DNA Lounge. 9pm, $10. DJs Lex and Tripp spin ’80s and ’90s.
Strangelove: Star Wars Night Cat Club. 9:30pm, $3-$7. Goth, industrial, and electro with DJs Tomas Diablo, Bryan Hawk, Sage, and Mz. Samantha.
SATURDAY 5
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Antonette G Make-Out Room. 8pm, $7.
Casy & Brian, Hides, Dark Materials, Rare Leather Thee Parkside. 9pm, $6.
“Cinco De Mayo with Historical Merkin Society” Grant and Green. 10pm, free.
Copperwire, Bocafloja Rickshaw Stop. 9pm, $12.
Dirty Ghosts, Dante Vs. Zombies Cafe Du Nord. 9:30pm, $10.
Father John Misty, Har Mar Superstar Bottom of the Hill. 10pm, $12.
Fucking Buckaroos Riptide, 3639 Taraval, SF; www.riptidesf.com. 10 and 11:15pm, free.
Grubstake, Disastroid, Bam! Vox 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 10pm, free.
Marchforth Marching Band, Diego’s Umbrella Independent. 9pm, $20.
Redwood Wires, Blacktooth Thee Parkside. 3pm, free.
Mark Sultan, Burnt Ones, Primitive Hearts Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $10.
Super Natural, Rabbles Make-Out Room. 7:30pm, $8.
Top Secret Band Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Trespassers, Windy Hill, Faux Renwah, Melody Walker Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $15.
Greg Zema, Jason Marion,Lee Huff Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
Zepparella, Pockit, California Wildebeest Slim’s. 9pm, $16.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Rosanne Cash Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, SF; www.sfjazz.org. 8pm, $30-$70.
Tin Cup Serenade Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St., SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Bobbito Garcia, La Misa Negra Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $12-$15.
G.S. Sachdev and Swapan Chaudhuri Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon, SF; www.palaceoffinearts.org. 8pm, $25-$65.
Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod Atlas Cafe, 3049 20th St, SF; www.atlascafe.net. 4-6pm, free.
“Yoshi’s Cinco De Mayo Party: Mexican Institute of Sound DJ set” Yoshi’s SF. 10:30pm, $15.
DANCE CLUBS
Bootie SF: Cinco De Mayo Mashup Party DNA Lounge. 9pm, $10-$20. With DJs Faroff, Mad Murdock, John! Jiohn!, and more.
Cinco De Ill Public Works. 10pm, $20. With DJ Icey, Keith Mackenzie, DJ Fixx, DJ Hero, and more.
Cockfight Underground SF, 424 Haight, SF; (415) 864-7386. 9pm, $7. Rowdy dance night for gay boys .
Foundation Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, $5-$10. DJs Shortkut, Apollo, Mr. E, Fran Boogie spin Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Funk, Salsa.
Haceteria Deco Lounge, 510 Larkin, SF; www.decosf.com. 9pm, free before 10:30pm, $3 after. With MegaLo.
Icee Hot with Levon Vincent Public Works Loft. 10pm.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Saturday Night Soul Party Elbo Room. 10pm, $5-$10. With DJs Lucky, Paul Paul, and Phengren Oswald.
SUNDAY 6
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Tommy Castro Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
HowellDevine Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St., SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
Jeff Landau and Genevieve Wolff Brainwash Cafe, 1122 Folsom, SF; www.brainwash.com. 7pm, free.
Meshuggah, Baroness & Decapitated Fillmore. 8pm, $29.50.
North Fork, Cry!, Spiral Electric Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Peelander-Z DNA Lounge. 8pm, $18.
Jason Reeves, Amber Rubarth, Andy Kong Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $10.
Terry Savastano Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Kally Price Old Blues and Jazz Band Amnesia. 8pm. $5.
Kenny Garrett Quartet Yoshi’s SF. 6 and 8pm, $22.
Michael Nelson Rrazz Room. 8pm, $25.
Noertker’s Moxie Quintet Musicians’ Union Hall, 116 Ninth St., SF; www.noertker.com. 7:30pm, free.
Savanna Jazz Jam Savanna Jazz, 2937 Mission, SF; www.savannajazz.com. 7pm, $5.
Tango No. 9 with Dmitri Matheny Bliss Bar, 4026 24th St., SF; www.blissbarsf.com. 4:30pm, $10.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Omar Sosa Afreecanos Quartet Yerba Buena Gardens, 760 Howard, SF; www.ybgfestival.org. 1pm, free.
Twang Sunday Thee Parkside. 4pm, free. With Silver Threads.
DANCE CLUBS
Dub Mission Elbo Room. 9pm, $6. Dub, dubstep, roots, and dancehall with DJ Sep, Vinnie Esparza, and J. Boogie.
Jock Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 3pm, $2. Raise money for LGBT sports teams while enjoying DJs and drink specials.
La Pachanga Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission, SF; www.thebluemacawsf.com. 6pm, $10. Salsa dance party with live Afro-Cuban salsa bands.
MONDAY 7
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Damir Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Garrick Davis, Fabulous FunkyBand Osteria, 3277 Sacramento, SF; www.osteriasf.com. 7pm, free.
Negura Bunget, Eclipse Eternal, Din Brad Thee Parkside. 8pm, $12.
Skinny Singers, John Fullbright, Breathe Owl Breathe Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $12. Communion.
Luke Sweeney’s Wet Dreams, Dry Magic, Paula Frazier Trio Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, free.
Wombats, Static Jacks, Neighborhood Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $16.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Bossa Nova Tunnel Top, 601 Bush, SF; (415) 722-6620. 8-11:30pm, free. Live acoustic Bossa Nova.
Marco Eneidi Make-Out Room. 8pm.
Tommy Igoe Big Band Rrazz Room. 7:30pm, $25.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Bluegrass Mondays Amnesia. 9pm, free. With Belle Monroe and Her Brewglass Boys.
DANCE CLUBS
Death Guild DNA Lounge. 9:30pm, $3-5. Gothic, industrial, and synthpop with Joe Radio, Decay, and Melting Girl.
Krazy Mondays Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission, SF; www.thebeautybar.com. 10pm, free. Hip-hop and other stuff.
M.O.M. Madrone Art Bar. 6pm, free. DJs Timoteo Gigante, Gordo Cabeza, and Chris Phlek playing all Motown every Monday.
So Fresh Elbo Room. 9pm, $5. With Edison, West Coast Trade School, Rand Warchild, Javie Mosley & the Know Notes, Matt Bloom, and more. Benefits Rob Strawder.
Vibes’N’Stuff El Amigo Bar, 3355 Mission, SF; (415) 852-0092. 10pm, free. Conscious jazz and hip-hop from 1960s-early ’90s with DJs Luce Lucy, Vinnie Esparza, and more.
TUESDAY 8
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Allo Darlin,’ Wave Pictures, SorryEverAfter Rickshaw Stop. 8pm, $10-$12.
DragonForce, Holy Grail, Huntress Slim’s. 7:30pm, $20.
Jezabels, Imagine Dragons, Benjamin Frances Lefwich Independent. 8pm, $14.
Origin, Cattle Decapitation, Battlecross, Aborted, Decrepit Birth, Rings of Saturn DNA Lounge. 6:30pm, $25.
Post Paint, Michael Beach Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Carina Round Cafe Du Nord. 9:30pm, $12.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Bombshell Betty and Her Burlesqueteers, Fromagique Elbo Room. 9pm, $10.
Crown Syncopators Pier 23. 5-8pm.
Dave Scott Quartet Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St., SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
Gaucho Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm, free.
Kenny Garrett Quartet Yoshi’s SF. 8pm, $18.
Valerie Simpson Rrazz Room. 8pm, $45-$55.
DANCE CLUBS
Eclectic Company Skylark, 9pm, free. DJs Tones and Jaybee spin old school hip hop, bass, dub, glitch, and electro.
Post-Dubstep Tuesdays Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521.10pm, free. DJs Dnae Beats, Epcot, Footwerks spin UK Funky, Bass Music.
Study Hall John Colins Lounge, 138 Minna, SF; www.johncolins.com. 9pm. Hip-hop, dancehall, and Bay slaps with DJ Left Lane.
Localized Appreesh: A B & the Sea
Localized Appreesh is our weekly thank-you column to the musicians that make the Bay. To be considered, contact emilysavage@sfbg.com.
You already know A B & the Sea, right? The creamy surf pop act last year released the perfect summer pop song and matching video – “In the Sunshine” – all hand-holding, first kisses, and beach frolicking. And earlier that year, the band played Noise Pop again, amid a sea of punks before Ted Leo.
Well now, it’s basically summer 2012 (we have to make up seasons ’round these parts) and the band has just released its newest contribution to our cultural zeitgeist, the full-length Constant Vacation. Produced by Wallpaper and Jim Fairchild, and full of bouncy, beachy harmonies, it’s got that infectious aforementioned “Sunshine” single plus more contenders for song of the summer (“California Feeling”). There’s got to be a frozen cherry Popsicle we can split around here somewhere.
And you know what happens next right? The requisite, much ballyhooed album release party. Check ’em out in post-release bliss headlining the Great American Music Hall this week. You know you want to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7mVeiYCy5c
Year and location of origin: 2008 Oshkosh, WI.
Band name origin: the cleverly brothers.
Band motto: constant vacation
Description of sound in 10 words or less: cruisin’ the pacific banger highway; no rearview, no destination.
Instrumentation: vocal harmonies and sunshine.
Most recent release: new record Constant Vacation record release show May 3rd at Great American Music Hall. No…not Six Flags Great America…maybe next time.
Best part about life as a Bay Area band: the babes.
Worst part about life as a Bay Area band: nonsense.
First album purchased: Coolio, Gangstas Paradise cassette.
Most recent album purchased/downloaded: Miniature Tigers, Mia Pharaoh.
Favorite local eatery and dish: Mission Cheese ched or die sammy. So scrummy…
A B & the Sea
With Tommy and the High Pilots, Yellow Red Sparks
Thu/3, 8pm, $15
Great American Music Hall
859 O’Farrell, SF
(415) 885-0750
www.slimspresents.com
Music Listings
Music listings are compiled by Emily Savage. Since club life is unpredictable, it’s a good idea to call ahead or check the venue’s website to confirm bookings and hours. Prices are listed when provided to us. Visit www.sfbg.com/venue-guide for venue information. Submit items for the listings at listings@sfbg.com. For further information on how to submit items for the listings, see Picks.
WEDNESDAY 25
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Bright Light Social Hour, Allofsudden Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $10.
Allen Clapp and His Orchestra, Hollyhocks, Corner Laughers Bottom of the Hill. 8pm, $8.
Damir Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Fancy, Music Wrong, Meridians El Rio. 8pm, $5.
Griffin House, Hayley Sales Swedish American Hall. 8pm, $16.
Guntown, Bender, Silent Motif, Midnight Snackers Red Devil Lounge. 7pm, $13.
Hazel’s Wart, Future This, Business End Hemlock. 9pm, $6.
Ingrid Michaelson Fillmore. 8pm, $25.
Eddie Roberts’ Roughneck Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $7-$10.
She’s, Bilinda Butchers, Trails and Ways Rickshaw Stop. 8pm, $10.
Jimmy Thackery Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Todd vs. Charlie Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
Jonathan Wilson, Magic Trick, Tortured Genies Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $15.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Cat’s Corner with Nathan Dias Savanna Jazz. 9pm, $10.
Chris Amberger Trio & Jazz Jam Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30 and 9:30pm.
Cosmo AlleyCats Le Colonial, 20 Cosmo Place, SF; www.lecolonialsf.com. 7-10pm.
Dink Dink Dink, Gaucho, Michael Abraham Amnesia. 7pm, free.
Ricardo Scales Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 6:30pm, $5.
Will Bernard Trio Yoshi’s SF. 8pm, $18.
DANCE CLUBS
Booty Call Q-Bar, 456 Castro, SF; www.bootycallwednesdays.com. 9pm. Juanita MORE! and Joshua J host this dance party.
Coo-Yah! Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. DJs Daneekah and Green B spin reggae and dancehall with weekly guests.
Full-Step! Tunnel Top. 10pm, free. Hip-hop, reggae, soul, and funk with DJs Kung Fu Chris and Bizzi Wonda.
“KUSF 35th Anniversary Party” Vertigo, 1160 Polk, SF; www.savekusf.org. 8pm. With KUSF-In-Exile DJs Cactus, Terry Dactyl, Carolyn, Andre, and more.
Mary Go Round Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 10pm, $5. Drag with Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro, and Ginger Snap.
Megatallica Fiddler’s Green, 1333 Columbus, SF; www.megatallica.com. 7pm, free. Heavy metal hangout.
Shutter Elbo Room. 10pm, $5. with DJs Nako, Omar, and Justin.
Southern Fried Soul Knockout. 9:30pm, $3. With Medium Rare (Jason Duncan) and Psychy Mikey.
THURSDAY 26
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
All Together, BVHM Band, Chiles Verdes Amnesia. 7-8:30pm.
Big Drag, Schande, Night Call Hemlock. 9pm, $6.
Charlie vs. Todd Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
Dig, Mist and Mast, Farewell Typwriter Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
Dolorata, Upside Down, Harriot Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $10-$12.
Fancy, Foxtails Brigade Revolution Cafe, 3248 22nd St, SF; www.revolutioncafesf.com. 8:30pm
Bob Frazier and Lenny, Kate Fiano, Quite Time, New Thoreaus Amnesia. 9pm.
Fruit Bats, Kelley Stoltz, Gold Leaves Independent. 8pm, $17.
Greensky Bluegrass, Ten Mile Tide Slim’s. 8pm, $16.
Holy Shit! Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $9-$12.
John Lawton Trio Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Kittie, Blackguard, Agonist Regency Ballroom. 7:30pm, $24.
Knocks, popscene DJs Rickshaw Stop. 10pm, $12.
Ben Kweller, Sleeper Agent, Noah Gunderson Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $19-$21.
Lean, Freedom Club, Street Justice Knockout. 9:30pm, $6.
Jimmy Thackery Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Three Guys: The Mix El Rio. 6pm, free. With Josh Klipp, Joe Stevens, Eli Conley, and Beau Dream.
Trippple Nippples, Ass Baboons of Venus, Ghost Town Refugees Thee Parkside. 9pm, $10.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Stompy Jones Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 7:30pm, $10.
Varla Jean Merman Rrazz Room. 8pm, $35-$40.
Ned Boynton Trio Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm.
David Pack Yoshi’s SF. 8pm, $22; 10pm, $18.
Savanna Jazz Jam Savanna Jazz, 2937 Mission, SF; www.savannajazz.com. 7:30pm, $5.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Bluegrass and old time jam Atlas Cafe, 3049 20th St, SF; www.atlascafe.net. 8-10pm, free.
Twang! Honky Tonk Fiddler’s Green, 1330 Columbus, SF; www.twanghonkytonk.com. 5pm. Live country music, dancing, and giveaways.
Toure-Raichel Collective Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, SF; www.sfwmpac.org. 8pm. $25-$85.
DANCE CLUBS
Afrolicious Elbo Room. 9:30pm, $10. With DJs/hosts Pleasuremaker and Senor Oz, Afrolicious live band, and DJ Smash.
Get Low Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. Jerry Nice and Ant-1 spin Hip-Hop, 80’s and Soul with weekly guests.
Joakim Public Works Loft. 9:30pm, $12.
KUSF in Exile DJ Carolyn Hemlock Tavern. 6-9pm.
Thursdays at the Cat Club Cat Club. 9pm, $6 (free before 9:30pm). ’80s with DJs Damon, Steve Washington, Dangerous Dan, and guests.
Tropicana Madrone Art Bar. 9pm, free. Salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and more with DJs Don Bustamante, Apocolypto, Sr. Saen, Santero, and Mr. E.
FRIDAY 27
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Aerosols, Soft Bombs, Goldenhearts Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $7-$10.
Matt Alber, Jeb Havens Swedish American Hall. 8pm, $18.
Baxtalo Drom Amnesia. 9pm, $7-$10.
Body and Soul Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Cypress Hill Regency Ballroom. 9pm, $42.
“Deathrock Night Terrors Music Festival” Sub-Mission. 9pm, $8. With Moira Scar, Burning Skies, and more.
Glorious First of June, Ivan and Alyosha Hotel Utah. 9pm, $10.
“Guitarmageddon Blues Ball” Slim’s. 8:30pm, $13-$16. With Mark Calderon, Josh Clark, Daria Johnson, and more.
Arann Harris and the Farm Band, Stairwell Sisters, Barbary Ghosts Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $10-$12.
Inciters, Bang, Police and the Thieves, DJ Dr. Scott Thee Parkside. 9pm, $8.
Lord Loves a Working Man, Quinn DeVeaux and the Blue Beat Review, Song Preservation Society Bottom of the Hill. 10pm, $12.
Loquat, Mister Loveless, Excuses for Skipping Independent. 9pm, $15.
Nectarine Pie, Cumstain, Molestations, Coke and Glitter Hemlock. 9pm, $7.
Orgone, Aggrolites Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $16.
Sista Monica Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $22.
Rosie Thomas Hotel Utah. 9pm.
Todd, Rome Balestrieri, Charlie Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Black Market Jazz Orchestra Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 9pm, $10.
Terry Disley Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 5:30-8:30pm, free.
Havana D’Primera Yoshi’s SF. 8 and 10pm, $30.
Lady Rizo Rrazz Room. 10pm, $25.
Carol Luckenbach Savanna Jazz, 2937 Mission, SF; www.savannajazz.com. 7:30pm, $8.
Dmitri Matheny JCCSF, 3200 California, SF; www.jccsf.org. 7pm, free.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Taste Fridays 650 Indiana, SF; www.tastefridays.com. 8pm, $18. Salsa and bachata dance lessons, live music.
DANCE CLUBS
Afrolicious Elbo Room. 10pm, $10. With DJs/hosts Pleasuremaker and Senor Oz, Afrolicious live band, and VooDoo Killer DJ Newlife, DJ Sergio, and Fogo Na Roupa.
Joe Lookout, 3600 16th St.,SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 9pm. Eight rotating DJs, shirt-off drink specials.
Old School JAMZ El Rio. 9pm. Fruit Stand DJs spinning old school funk, and hip-hop.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Public Access: Hype Williams Public Works. 9pm, $15. With Gatekeeper, Teengirl Fantasy, and Zebra Katz.
Teenage Dance Craze Knockout. 10pm, $5. With DJs Russell Quan, Okie Oran, dX the Funky Granpaw.
Greg Wilson, Green Gorilla Lounge Monarch, 101 Sixth St, SF; www.monarchsf.com. 9Pm, $15-$20.
SATURDAY 28
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Back Pages Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Bayonics, Kev Choice Elbo Room. 10pm, $12.
Charlie, Rome Balestrieri, Todd Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
DJ Shadow, Nerve Regency Ballroom. 9pm, $38.
Female Trouble, Enemy’s Daughter Thee Parkside. 3pm, free.
Filthy Thieving Bastards, Bloodtypes, Midnite Snaxxx El Rio. 9pm, $8.
Fresh & Onlys, Young Prisms, Mallard, Light Fantastic Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $10-$13.
Go Radio, This Providence, Tyler Carter, 5606 Bottom of the Hill. 7:30pm, $12.
Janam and Broken Shadows Family Band Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th St, SF; www.songbirdfestival.org. 9-11pm. Power of Song Series.
Alex Kelly Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th St, SF; www.songbirdfestival.org. 5-8pm. Power of Song Series.
Muck and the Mires, Hi-Nobles, Krells Hemlock. 9:30pm, $10.
Planet Booty, Greenhorse Cafe Du Nord. 9:30pm, $12.
John C. Reilly and Friends Bimbo’s. 9pm, $21.
Ronnie Mund Block Party Great American Music Hall. 8 and 10:30pm, $25-$35.
Rupa & the April Fishes, Shake Your Peace Independent. 9pm, $20.
Earl Thomas & the Blues Ambassadors Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $22.
Tipper Fillmore. 9pm, $25.
Tragedy, Needles, Sete Star Sept, Permanent Ruin, Stressors Thee Parkside. 9pm, $10.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Anna Estrada Savanna Jazz, 2937 Mission, SF; www.savannajazz.com. 7:30pm, $8.
Havana D’Primera Yoshi’s SF. 8 and 10pm, $30.
“Israeli Jazz Festival” JCCSF, 3200 California, SF; www.israelijazzfest.org. 7pm
Lady Rizo Rrazz Room. 10pm, $25. Living Earth Show Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco Chapel, 1187 Franklin; www.tangentguitarseries.com. 7:30pm, $15.
Scott Nicholson and Anthony Bello Exit Cafe, 156 Eddy, SF; www.songwritersaturdays.com. 8:30pm, free.
SF Contemporary Players ODC Dance Commons, 351 Shotwell, SF; www.sfcmp.org. 4:30pm, $5-$10.
Slippery Slope, Broun Fellinis 50 Mason Social House, 50 Mason, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 10pm, $10. Celebrating Bob Kaufman.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Madjo Theater La Perouse, 1201 Ortega, SF; www.lelycee.org. 8pm.
Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod Atlas Cafe, 3049 20th St, SF; www.atlascafe.net. 4-6pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Blow Off Slim’s. 10pm, $10. Hosted and DJ’d by Bob Mould and Rich More.
Bootie SF: Aprilween DNA Lounge. 9pm, $10-$20. With Smash-Up Derby, Die Die My Darling, DJ Tripp, costume contest, and more.
Dark Room Hot Spot, 1414 Market, SF; (415) 355-9800. Electro, punk, and industrial with Violent Vickie, DJ Le Perv, and Dark Drag performances.
Go Bang! Deco Lounge, 510 Larkin, SF; www.gobangsf.com. 9pm, $5. With Tim Zawada, Steve Fabus, Sergio Fedasz, and more.
Mad: Reprise Monarch, 101 Sixth St, SF; www.monarchsf.com. 9pm, $10. Presented by Mad Techno, with Mr. C.
Mango El Rio. 3-8:30pm, $8-$10. Sweet sexy fun for women with DJs Edaj, Marcella, Olga and La Coqui.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Rocket Rickshaw Stop. 10pm, $7.
Roots and Rhythm Series Amoeba Music,1855 Haight, SF; www.savekusf.org. 2-5pm. With KUSF-In-Exile DJ Harry Duncan.
Shine On Knockout. 10pm, $5, free before 11pm with RSVP. With DJs Jamie Jams, Placentina, Little Amy, and Yule Be Sorry spinning indie pop, dream pop, and shoegaze.
SUNDAY 29
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Apocryphon, Prizehog, Author & Punisher, Badr Vogu Hemlock. 6pm, $7.
Sonya Cotton, Conspiracy of Venus Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th St, SF; www.songbirdfestival.org. 9-11pm. Power of Song Series.
Escalator Hill, Lonely Wild Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $5-$8.
Julia Holter, Jib Kidder, William Winant Percussion Group Rickshaw Stop. 8pm, $12.
Inspector Gadje, Dangerate Cafe Du Nord. 7pm, $10.
John Lawton Trio Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Daria, Jean Michel Hure, Alex Baum Bliss Bar, 2086 24 St, SF; www.blissbarsf.com, 4:30pm, $10.
“Israeli Jazz Festival” JCCSF, 3200 California, SF; www.israelijazzfest.org. 7pm
Savanna Jazz Jam Savanna Jazz, 2937 Mission, SF; www.savannajazz.com. 7pm, $5.
Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin Yoshi’s SF. 8pm, $20.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Festival of the Mandolins Croatian American Cultural, 60 Onondaga, SF; www.croatianamericanweb.org. 11:30-6pm, $15.
Twang Sunday Thee Parkside. 4pm, free. With Gravel Spreaders.
DANCE CLUBS
Dub Mission Elbo Room. 9pm, $6. Dub, dubstep, and dancehall with DJs Sep, Maneesh the Twister, and DJ B-Love.
45 Club Knockout. 10pm, free. Funky soul with English Steve, Dirty Dishes, and dX the Funky Granpaw.
Jock Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 3pm, $2. Raise money for LGBT sports teams while enjoying DJs and drink specials.
La Pachanga Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission, SF; www.thebluemacawsf.com. 6pm, $10. Salsa dance party with live Afro-Cuban salsa bands.
MONDAY 30
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Black Crown String Band Amnesia. 9pm, free.
Damir Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Coles Whalen, Mental99 Elbo Room. 6pm, $7.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Bossa Nova Tunnel Top, 601 Bush, SF; (415) 722-6620. 8-11:30pm, free. Live acoustic Bossa Nova.
Marshall Crenshaw Yoshi’s SF. 8pm, $18.
SF Contemporary Players Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, SF; www.cityboxoffice.com. 8pm, $10-$30.
DANCE CLUBS
Death Guild DNA Lounge. 9:30pm, $3-5. Gothic, industrial, and synthpop with Joe Radio, Decay, and Melting Girl.
Krazy Mondays Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission, SF; www.thebeautybar.com. 10pm, free. Hip-hop and other stuff.
M.O.M. Madrone Art Bar. 6pm, free. DJs Timoteo Gigante, Gordo Cabeza, and Chris Phlek playing all Motown every Monday.
Sausage Party Rosamunde Sausage Grill, 2832 Mission, SF; (415) 970-9015. 6:30-9:30pm, free. DJ Dandy Dixon spins vintage rock, R&B, global beats, funk, and disco at this happy hour sausage-shack gig.
Vibes’N’Stuff El Amigo Bar, 3355 Mission, SF; (415) 852-0092. 10pm, free. Conscious jazz and hip-hop from 1960s-early ’90s with DJs Luce Lucy, Vinnie Esparza, and more.
TUESDAY 1
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Club Crasherz, Giggle Party, Young Digerati Elbo Room. 9pm, $6.
FayRoy, Old Monk Hemlock. 9pm, $6.
Girl in a Coma, Pinata Protest, Sara Radle Independent. 8pm, $15.
Midnight Youth Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, free.
Joe Pug, Bailiff, Goodnight Texas Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $12.
Stan Ernhart Band Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Colin Stetson Hotel Utah. 8pm.
Yukon Blonde, Wild Kindness, Together We Can Rule the Galaxy Cafe Du Nord. 8:30pm, $10.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Gaucho Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm, free.
Maureen McGovern Rrazz Room. 8pm, $35-$45.
DANCE CLUBS
Eclectic Company Skylark, 9pm, free. DJs Tones and Jaybee spin old school hip hop, bass, dub, and electro.
KUSF in Exile DJ Carolyn Casanova Lounge, 527 Valencia, SF; www.savekusf.org. 6-9pm. Post-Dubstep Tuesdays Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521.10pm, free. DJs Dnae Beats, Epcot, Footwerks spin UK Funky, Bass Music. Study Hall John Colins Lounge, 138 Minna, SF; www.johncolins.com. 9pm. Hip-hop, dancehall with DJ Left Lane.
Music Listings
Since club life is unpredictable, it’s a good idea to call ahead or check the venue’s website to confirm bookings and hours. Prices are listed when provided to us. Visit www.sfbg.com/venue-guide for venue information. Submit items for the listings at listings@sfbg.com. For further information on how to submit items for the listings, see Picks.
WEDNESDAY 18
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Rome Balestrieri vs Troy Neihardt Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
Branden Daniel and the Chics, Cellar Doors, Dig-Its Elbo Room. 9pm, $6.
Dear Hunter, Native Thieves Bottom of the Hill. 8pm, $15.
First Aid Kit Slim’s. 9pm, $16-$19.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Pierced Arrows Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $21.
Gotye, Missy Higgins Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove, SF; www.apeconcerts.com. 8pm, $39.50.
High & Tight, Cryptics, Blank Spots Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Katchafire Mezzanine. 9pm, $27.
No Lovely Thing, Happy Idiot El Rio. 9pm, $5.
Pro Blues Jam with Tommy Castro Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Eddie Roberts’ Roughneck Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $7-$10.
Terry Savastano Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Soul Train Revival Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $10.
Suzanne Vega & Duncan Sheik Yoshi’s. 8pm, $35; 10pm, $25.
Wild Flag, EMA Fillmore. 8pm, $20.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Cat’s Corner with Nathan Dias Savanna Jazz. 9pm, $10.
Chris Amberger Trio & Jazz Jam Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30 and 9:30pm.
Cosmo AlleyCats Le Colonial, 20 Cosmo Place, SF; www.lecolonialsf.com. 7-10pm.
Dink Dink Dink, Gaucho, Michael Abraham Amnesia. 7pm, free.
Varla Jean Merman Rrazz Room. 8pm, $35-$40.
Ricardo Scales Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 6:30pm, $5.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Dan Coyle Coffee Adventures, 1331 Columbus, SF; www.dancoyle.com. 11am-1pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Booty Call Q-Bar, 456 Castro, SF; www.bootycallwednesdays.com. 9pm. Juanita MORE! and Joshua J host this dance party.
Coo-Yah! Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. DJs Daneekah and Green B spin reggae and dancehall with weekly guests.
Dark Sparkle Cafe Du Nord. 9:30pm, $5.
Mary Go Round Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 10pm, $5. Drag with Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro, and Ginger Snap.
Megatallica Fiddler’s Green, 1333 Columbus, SF; www.megatallica.com. 7pm, free. Heavy metal hangout.
Spilt Milk Milk Bar. 9pm, free. With Bobby Browser, Mountaincount, Shaky Premise, and Taylor Fife.
THURSDAY 19
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Black Elk, Totimoshi, Minot Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
Cat Empire, Stripes and Lines Slim’s. 9pm, $26.
Control-R, Tremor Low, Meddling Kids El Rio. 8pm, $5.
Escape the Fate, Attack Attack!, World Alive, Secrets, Mest Regency Ballroom. 6:30pm, $22.
Fitz and the Tantrums California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse, SF; www.calacademy.org. Big Bang After Dark event with J Boogie.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Pierced Arrows Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $21.
Guitar Wizards From the Future, Dic Stusso and the Boy Toys, Creepy Marbles Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
“Heartless World Showcase Vol. IV” Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $10. With Moe Green, G-Mo, and more.
Height, Rio Rio, Great American Cities Thee Parkside. 9pm, $7.
Housse De Racket, Spector, popscene DJs Rickshaw Stop. 9:30pm, $12.
Madness, DJ Harry Duncan Warfield. 8pm, $35-$42.50.
Troy Neihardt vs Rome Balestrieri Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
Paranoids, Siddhartha, Foreign Cinema Knockout. 9:30pm, $6.
Real Nasty Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $7.
Curtis Salgado Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $18.
Sonny and the Sunsets, Range of Light Wilderness, Nightgowns Amnesia. 9pm, $8-$10.
Stan Erhart Band Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Squeeze Fillmore. 8pm, $35.
Tokyo Raid Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission, SF; www.thebluemacawsf.com. 9pm.
Wild Beasts, Superhumanoids Independent. 8pm, $20.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Big Band and Jazz Combos San Francisco State University, Knuth Hall, SF; creativearts.sfsu.edu. 7pm, free.
Kenny G Yoshi’s. 8pm, $46; 10pm, $40.
Stompy Jones Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 7:30pm, $10.
Varla Jean Merman Rrazz Room. 8pm, $35-$40.
Naje Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm.
Ned Boyton Trio Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm, free.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Black Crown String Band Atlas Cafe, 3049 20th St, SF; www.atlascafe.net. 8-10pm, free.
Savanna Jazz Jam with Nora Maki Savanna Jazz. 7:30pm, $5.
Anoushka Shankar Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, SF; www.sfjazz.org. 7:30pm, $25-$60.
Twang! Honky Tonk Fiddler’s Green, 1330 Columbus, SF; www.twanghonkytonk.com. 5pm. Live country music, dancing, and giveaways.
DANCE CLUBS
Afrolicious Elbo Room. 9:30pm, $5. DJ/host Pleasuremaker spins Afrobeat, Tropicália, electro, samba, and funk.
Arcade Lookout. 9pm, free. Indie dance party.
Generations SOM. 10pm, $5.With DJs Platurn, Theory, Matthew Africa, and Franchise.
Get Low Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. Jerry Nice and Ant-1 spin Hip-Hop, 80’s and Soul with weekly guests.
Thursdays at the Cat Club Cat Club. 9pm, $6 (free before 9:30pm). The best of the 80s with DJ’s Damon, Steve Washington, and Dangerous Dan.
Tropicana Madrone Art Bar. 9pm, free. Salsa, cumbia, and reggaeton with DJs Don Bustamante, Apocolypto, Sr. Saen, Santero, and Mr. E.
FRIDAY 20
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Rome Balestrieri, Troy Neihardt, Jason Marion Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Pierced Arrows Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $21.
Goldenboy, Adios Amigo, Genius and the Thieves Thee Parkside. 9pm, $8.
Lea Grant Lost Church, 65 Capp, SF; www.thelostchurch.com. 8pm, $10.
Infamous Stringdusters, Dead Winter Carpenters Independent. 9pm, $22.
“KUSF-in-Exile Blown Out, Blowout Benefit Show” Bender’s, 806 Van Ness, SF; www.savekusf.org. 9pm, $5. With Uzi Rash, Cool Ghouls, Chen Santa Maria.
Les Sans Culottes, Cyclub, Fact on File Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $8.
Los Rakas, Kaz Kyzah Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $15-$20.
Moonalice Slim’s. 9pm, $4.20.
OV7 Fillmore. 9pm, $30.
Phenomenauts, La Plebe, Custom Kicks Bottom of the Hill. 10pm, $12.
School of Seven Bells, Exitmusic Rickshaw Stop. 9pm, $15.
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Ticket To Ride Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Kerry Wing, Jonny Cat and the Coo Coo Birds Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $10.
Zeds Dead, Araabmusic, XI Regency Ballroom. 9pm, $30.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Benn Bacot Savanna Jazz. 7:30pm, $8.
Black Market Jazz Orchestra Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 9pm, $10.
Terry Disely Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 5:30-8:30pm, free.
Finisterra Piano Trio Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento, SF; www.oldfirstconcerts.com. 8pm, $14-$17.
Kenny G Yoshi’s. 8pm, $48; 10pm, $44.
Varla Jean Merman Rrazz Room. 8pm, $35-$40.
Kate McGarry Swedish American Hall. 8pm, $25.
Ways & Means Committee Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Bluegrass Bonanza Plough and Stars. 9:30pm, $6-$10.
Eric John Kaiser Alliance Francaise, 1345 Bush, SF; www.ericjohnkaiser.com. 7pm, $10-$15.
Taste Fridays 650 Indiana, SF; www.tastefridays.com. 8pm, $18. Salsa and bachata dance lessons, live music.
DANCE CLUBS
Fix Your Hair Elbo Room. 10pm, $7. Queer dance party with DJs Andre and Jenna Riot.
Hella Tight Amnesia.10pm, $5.
JackHammer Disco Public Works. 9pm, $10-$15. With Joey Negro + Jeno, Conor and Chris Orr.
Joe Lookout, 3600 16th St.,SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 9pm. Rotating DJs, shirt-off drink specials.
Oldies Night Knockout. 9pm, $2-$4.With DJs Primo and Daniel B.
Old School JAMZ El Rio. 9pm. Fruit Stand DJs spinning old school funk, hip-hop, and R&B.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Pledge: Fraternal Lookout. 9pm, $3-$13. Benefiting LGBT and nonprofit organizations. DJ Christopher B and DJ Brian Maier.
RIS Labs: 7 Years of Parties Public Works Oddjob Loft. 10pm, $5. With DJs Fame, Eric Sharp, Reilly Steel, and Jr Waikiki.
Trannyshack: David Bowie Tribute DNA Lounge. 9:30pm, $15.
Vinyl, Soul Pie, DJ K-Os Boom Boom Room. 9pm, $15.
SATURDAY 21
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Birds & Batteries, Mwahaha, Ownership Bottom of the Hill. 9:30pm, $12.
Dedvolt, Swillerz Thee Parkside. 3pm, free.
Judea Eden Band, Amy Meyers Band, Bill Burnor & the Bad Ass Boots El Rio. 3pm, $8.
Katdelic Boom Boom Room. 9pm, $15.
Lotus, NVO Fillmore. 9pm, $25.
Mix Master Mike, DJ Shortkut Mighty. 9pm.
Naked and Famous, Vacationer, Now Now Regency Ballroom. 9pm, $27.
Troy Neihardt, Jason Marion, Rome Balestrieri Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
John Nemeth Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Poor Man’s Whiskey, Jugtown Pirates Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $20-$23.
Chuck Ragan, Nathaniel Rateliff, Cory Branan Slim’s. 9pm, $17.
Frankie Rose, Dive Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $10-$12.
Top Secret Band Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Uni and her Ukulele Amnesia. 6-10pm, $7-$10.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Kenny G Yoshi’s. 8pm, $48; 10pm, $44.
Michael LaMacchia Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm.
Varla Jean Merman Rrazz Room. 8pm, $35-$40.
Jon Raskin & Carla Harryman, Pamela Z Cyperian’s, 2097 Turk, SF; www.noevaleyymusicseries.com. 8pm, $18.
Suzanna Smith Savanna Jazz. 7pm, $8.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Go Van Gough Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 9pm.
Julio Bravo y Orquesta Salsabor Ramp Restaurant, 855 Terry Francois, SF; (415) 621-2378. 5:30-8:30pm.
Johannes Moller Green Room, 401 Van Ness, SF; www.sfwmpac.org. 8-10pm, $34.
Sistema Bomb Make-Out Room. 10pm, $5.
Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod Atlas Cafe, 3049 20th St, SF; www.atlascafe.net. 4-6pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Bootie SF: Bootchella DNA Lounge. 9pm, $10-$20. With DJ Tyme & Nathan Scot, Smash-Up Derby, Italian Robot, Cowboy Girls, and more.
Booty Bassment Knockout. 9pm, $5. With DJs Ryan Poulsen and Dimitri Dickenson.
Fringe Madrone Art Bar. 9pm, $5. Indie music video dance party with DJ Blondie K and subOctave.
OK Hole Amnesia. 9pm. Live music, DJs, visuals.
Jeff Mills, Terrence Parker, Drumcell Public Works. 9pm, $20-$25.
M.O.M. SF Anniversary Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $12-$15. Motown dance party with Hitsville Soul Sisters, and more.
Octave (live), David Javate, Max Gardner, Zenith Monarch, 101 Sixth St., SF; www.monarchsf.com. 9pm, $20.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Saturday Night Soul Party Elbo Room. 10pm, $5-$10. DJs Lucky, Paul Paul, and Phengren Oswald spin ’60s soul 45s.
Smiths Night SF Rock-It Room. 9pm, free. Revel in 80s music from the Smiths, Joy Division, New Order, and more.
Radio Franco Bissap, 3372 19th St, SF; (415) 826 9287. 6 pm. Rock, Chanson Francaise, Blues.
Wild Nights Kok BarSF, 1225 Folsom, SF; www.kokbarsf.com. 9pm, $3. With DJ Frank Wild.
SUNDAY 22
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Careless Hearts, Court & Spark, Hooks, Paula Frazer Bottom of the Hill. 2:30pm, $8. Celebrating Corie Woods.
Easy Leaves, Bob Harp, Harkenbacks Amnesia. 8pm, $7-$10.
Kevorkian Death Cycle, Hex RX, Scar Tissue DNA Lounge. 9pm, $13.
Noh Mercy, Erase Errata Cafe Du Nord. 7:30pm, $12.
Taurus, Wild Hunt, Lady of the Lake Elbo Room. 4-8pm, $6.
Daniel Whittington Showdown, Sixth St., SF; www.showdownsf.com. 8pm, free.
Yellow Boyz, Lyricks, Manifest Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $10-$13.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Charles Lloyd New Quartet Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, SF; www.sfjazz.org. 7pm, $30-$70.
Kenny G Yoshi’s. 7pm, $44; 9pm, $38.
Gaucho Gypsy Jazz Bliss Bar, 2086 24 St, SF; www.blissbar.com. 4:30pm, $10.
Varla Jean Merman Rrazz Room. 7pm, $35-$40.
Jennifer Muhawi Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter, SF; www.jennifermuhawi.com. 6pm, free.
Noertker’s Moxie Quintet Cafe Royale, 800 Post, SF; www.caferoyale-sf.com. 7pm, free.
Raquel Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm.
Savanna Jazz Jam Savanna Jazz. 7pm, $5.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Bay Area Youth Harp Ensemble San Francisco Public Montessori School, 2340 Jackson, SF; sfpmearthday.webs.com. 2pm, $5-$15.
Salsa Sundays El Rio. 3pm, 8-$10. With Danilo y Orquesta Universal.
Twang Sunday Thee Parkside. 4pm, free. With Maurice Tani, 77 Deora & Friends.
DANCE CLUBS
Batcave Club 93, 93 9th St, SF 10pm, $5. Death rock, goth, and post-punk with Steeplerot, XChrisT, Necromos and c_death.
Dub Mission Elbo Room. 9pm, $6. Dub, dubstep, and roots with DJs Sep, Ludichris, and Ripley.
Jock Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 3pm, $2. Raise money for LGBT sports teams while enjoying DJs and drink specials.
La Pachanga Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission, SF; www.thebluemacawsf.com. 6pm, $10. Salsa dance party with live Afro-Cuban salsa bands.
MONDAY 23
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
All Tiny Creatures, Minor Kingdom, Kill Moi Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
Behemoth, Watain, Devil’s Blood, In Solitude Slim’s. 7:30pm, $26.
Facts on File, Sasha Bell, Parlour Suite, Karina Denike Knockout. 9pm, $8.
Falling Still, New Position, Spyrals El Rio. 7pm, free.
Japanther, Boys Who Say No Sub-Mission. 8pm
John Mceuen and Sons Jonathan and Nathan Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $15.
“Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs live with Buster Keaton Shorts” Castro Theatre, 429 Castro, SF; festival.sffs.org. 8pm, $20-$25.
Monkeys in Space, American Economy, Dogfood Elbo Room. 9pm, $6.
Nick Moss and the Flip Tops Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $18.
Our Lady Peace Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $25.
Welcome Matt Osteria, 3277 Sacramento, SF; www.osteriasf.com. 7pm, free.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Bossa Nova Tunnel Top, 601 Bush, SF; (415) 722-6620. 8-11:30pm, free. Live acoustic Bossa Nova.
Ruth Asawa School of the Arts Big Band Yoshi’s. 8pm, $10-$15. With Wollongong Conservatorium of Music Jazz Orchestra Australia.
“Yoshi’s Jazz Supper Club” Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm. With David Correa and Cascada.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Earl Brothers Amnesia. 6pm.
DANCE CLUBS
Death Guild DNA Lounge. 9:30pm, $3-5. Gothic, industrial, and synthpop with Joe Radio, Decay, and Melting Girl.
Krazy Mondays Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission, SF; www.thebeautybar.com. 10pm, free. Hip-hop and other stuff.
M.O.M. Madrone Art Bar. 6pm, free. DJs Timoteo Gigante, Gordo Cabeza, and Chris Phlek playing all Motown every Monday.
Vibes’N’Stuff El Amigo Bar, 3355 Mission, SF; (415) 852-0092. 10pm, free. Conscious jazz and hip-hop from 1960s-early ’90s with DJs Luce Lucy, Vinnie Esparza, and more.
TUESDAY 24
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Buffalo Tooth, Wild Moth, Creepers, Havarti Elbo Room. 9pm, $5.
Caveman Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $9-$12.
Flatliners, Heartsounds, Civil War Rust Thee Parkside. 8pm, $10.
Japanther, Hightower, Boys Who Say No Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $7.
Midnite Independent. 9pm, $30.
Nick Moss and the Flip Tops Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $18.
Neon Indian, Lemonade Fillmore. 8pm, $25.
Real Estate, Twerps, Melted Toys Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $17-$19.
Rocketship Rocketship, Aloha Screwdriver Knockout. 10pm, $5.
Screaming Females, Audacity, Street Eaters Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
Shannon & the Clams, Natural Child, Chuckleberries El Rio. 7pm, $7.
Stan Erhart Band Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio Yoshi’s Lounge. 8pm, $22
Marty Eggers Pier 23, Embarcadero, SF; (415) 362-5125. 5-8pm.
Gaucho Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm, free.
Men of Endurance Rrazz Room. 8pm, $25.
DANCE CLUBS
Eclectic Company Skylark, 9pm, free. DJs Tones and Jaybee spin old school hip hop, bass, dub, glitch, and electro.
F*ck Yeah Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $5. Live electronica with Secret Slayers, Slayers Club.
Post-Dubstep Tuesdays Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521.10pm, free. DJs Dnae Beats, Epcot, Footwerks spin UK Funky, Bass Music. Study Hall John Colins Lounge, 138 Minna, SF; www.johncolins.com. 9pm. Hip-hop, dancehall, and Bay slaps with DJ Left Lane.
Heads Up: 7 must-see concerts this week
Lots of big name, sold-out shows this week. Swedish indie folk sister duo First Aid Kid at Slim’s is officially out of tickets, as expected. As is Pulp and Refused (separate shows) at the Warfield, and Childish Gambino and Danny Brown (same show) at the Fox. SBTRKT at the Independent, M83 at the Fillmore, Bon Iver, and the following day, Wiz Khalifa with A$AP Rocky, at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are all full – and sure to be packed, sticky houses.
Though you do still have a chance to see awkwardly sincere Peter Gabriel-Sting lovechild Gotye, who whispered through the first half of “Somebody That I Used To Know” on Saturday Night Live this weekend and starred in one of the few funny sketches (albeit, a digital short, most endearing thanks to Terran Killam’s cherubic painted cheeks). He’s also at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium this week.
So that pretty much wraps up the megawatts, old and new. In the still available, and mighty worthwhile, must-sees column I’m leaning pretty heavy on the punk this time around, along with the somewhat arbitrary legend/icon status, but that’s the way the vegan cookie crumbles. (In my fantasy world, all cookies are vegan and all bands have a punk icon at the helm.)
Here are your must-see Bay Area concerts this week/end:
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Okay it’s true; half of these shows are also sold out (sorry), but Canadian post-rock legends Godspeed (tiresome masters of the long-slow crescendo) and GAMH prepared for that by booking nearly a week of nightmarish classical explosions.
Tue/17-Fri/20, 8pm, $21
Great American Music Hall
859 O’Farrell, SF
(415) 885-0750
www.slimspresents.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8kgu6rf0Ek
Wanda Jackson
The fact that this 74-year-old rockabilly queen – who more than a few times bedded greased pomp heyday Elvis Presley – is still making titillating new music (This Party Ain’t Over with Jack White) and touring off it is reason enough to check in on her fiery live show.
With Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside
Tues/17, 8pm, $30-$40
Regency Ballroom
1300 Van Ness, SF
(415) 673-5716
www.theregencyballroom.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdNIatMbhOk
Wild Flag
Led by the Sleater-Kinney/Portlandia powerhouse Carrie Brownstein out front – truly wailing on guitar, high-kicking past your shoulders, and noodling sexily with Helium’s Mary Timony – the quartet bleeds down dirty rock’n’roll “Romance.”
With EMA
Wed/18, 8pm, $20
Fillmore
1805 Geary, SF
www.livenation.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olFRhgpeVRQ
Sonny & the Sunsets
The big news here isn’t so much that local garage rock icon/visual artist/man-about-town Sonny Smith is playing, it’s that his band is playing the relatively intimate stage at Amnesia. Should make for a very San Francisco evening.
With Range of Light Wilderness, Nightgowns
Thurs/19, 8pm, $8-$10
Amnesia
853 Valencia, SF
(415) 970-0012
www.amnesiathebar.com
Buzzcocks
Do I really need to explain influential British ‘70s power-punk, “Orgasm Addict”-s, Buzzcocks, to you? I didn’t think so, so let’s all save some brain cells. Just listen for the moans.
With Images, Emily’s Army
Fri/20, 9pm, $35
Uptown
1928 Telegraph, Oakl.
www.uptownnightclub.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwAtifCoB3I
Birds & Batteries
This experimental local indie pop act (part synth, part folk) should be riding high on the release of indescribably sublime new EP Unfold. Get into it. Not legendary – yet.
With Mwahaha, oWNERSHIP
Sat/21, 9:30pm, $12
Bottom of the Hill
1233 17th St., SF
(415) 621-4455
www.bottomofthehill.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csbVoyIvr98
Noh Mercy
To celebrate the release of new LP, Noh Mercy’s Esmeralda and Tony Hotel will play their first show together in more than 30 years, which makes this show a rather rare opportunity. And the minimalist punk duo, which often performed at influential, long-gone SF venue Mabuhay Gardens, was once know for its intense bursts of costumed energy.
With Erase Errata
Sun/22, 7:30pm, $12
Cafe Du Nord
2170 Market, SF
(415) 861-5016
www.cafedunord.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBfTDRzn-VM
Live Shots: Melvins at Great American Music Hall, 04/12/2012
Though the lightning storm delayed my +1 who was coming in from California’s stoney north coast, we arrived at the Great American Music Hall just in time to see the sludgy gods take the stage. Charging through every era of their deep and never-sucking catalog, Buzz and Co. were breaking necks from front to back. They closed out with Coady Willis and Dale Crover trading 8’s, then 4’s, then 2’s, before standing on their stools and striking a pose like the gladiators they are (filling in for Unsane’s Vinnie Signorelli, who was hospitalized). (Matthew Reamer)
For more on the Melvins go to Emily Savage’s interview with King Buzzo.
Weird me out
emilysavage@sfbg.com
MUSIC Here is a partial list of not quite idioms, butchered sayings, and quasi heartfelt beliefs the Melvins’ Buzz “King Buzzo” Osborne peppered throughout a conversation during a phone call last week from his home in Hollywood.
“We can’t be lion tamers all the time.” “You can accuse me of a lot of things, being lazy isn’t one of them.” “When in fear, or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout.” “Treat me right, I’ll be your best friend. Treat me wrong, you don’t exist.”
At least one of those deserves to be crocheted on a throw pillow. Or screenprinted on a Melvins backpatch.
“WE CAN’T BE LION TAMERS ALL THE TIME.”
Singer-guitarist Osborne met his longtime collaborator, drummer Dale Crover, in 1984, Aberdeen, Wash., one year after the Melvins had formed and were performing mostly Cream covers. Crover was also in a bad cover band, but Osborne knew he could play well, so he invited him to join his band.
“There’s a fine line between genius and stupidity for both of us. I like playing with him, one way or another,” Osborne says of their continued relationship. “And it seems to work, no reason to quit — until he gives me a reason, then that will be it.” Osborne’s speech patterns raise often with sarcasm; in person that signature fuzzy grey ‘fro of his is likely shaking, punctuating each joke.
After that first shaky year, the Melvins got an early foothold in the blending of punk and metal, influenced by first round Black Flag (The band would go on to influence scores of musicians itself, recently, Mastodon).
“Somehow I realized even then that I needed to work on writing my own music, not relying on playing cover songs — even though we love to play cover songs, and we still do. But I started writing music pretty quickly. Sometimes we still play those first songs I ever wrote.”
“YOU CAN ACCUSE ME OF A LOT OF THINGS, BEING LAZY ISN’T ONE OF THEM.”
In the past some 29 years, the Melvins — which is made up of a rotating lineup, save for Osborne and Crover — have recorded 19 full-length albums, and that’s not counting countless other releases (singles, EPs, comps).
Since the end of December, the band recorded more than 50 songs, Osborne notes proudly as his Jack Russell Terriers scream in the background. Included in that batch is The Bulls & the Bees EP, released for free download through Scion last month and the Freak Puke LP, which will be out in June on Ipecac.
“WHEN IN FEAR, OR IN DOUBT, RUN IN CIRCLES, SCREAM AND SHOUT.”
The head bang-worthy The Bulls & the Bees is five classic Melvins cuts, thundering drums, doomy guitar, and Osborne’s low octave howl, it’s drum-happy sludge rounded out by frequent Melvins players Jared Warren and Coady Willis from stoney LA band Big Business.
Up next, there’s the upcoming Freak Puke, which is being touted as Melvins Lite. In this record, the band is a trio: Osborne, Crover, and Trevor Dunn of Mr. Bungle and Fantomas fame on stand-up bass.
Freak Puke is similarly dense and dark, so that’s not the reason for the ‘Lite’ attached to the name. Is it? Osborne explains: “You be the judge. We’ve always done lighter stuff. I’ll just say it’s Melvins lighter in weight, as in, our weight is less with three guys in it, as opposed to four. That record just has a different vibe.”
He’s, of course, right, it’s more the vibe of the record that sets it apart. The frenzied plucking of strings that kick off “Baby, Won’t You Weird Me Out” take the Melvins even further down the strange hybrid wormhole they’ve long been building out of mud — yet not so far that we can’t recognize their inimitable sound.
“TREAT ME RIGHT, I’LL BE YOUR BEST FRIEND. TREAT ME WRONG, YOU DON’T EXIST.”
After Osborne moved from Aberdeen, but before his trek to LA to be with his wife (and now, their many dogs), he lived for seven years in the Richmond District of San Francisco, near the Presidio. And while he claims to not be sentimental about the past (“I’m more of a ‘what have you done lately’ type of person”) he mentions that he remains loyal to the promoters at Slim’s and Great American Music Hall, where the Melvins four-piece/non-lite will be performing all the tracks off the new EP later this week. “As long as those people want to continue doing shows with us, we’re there.”
MELVINS
With Unsane
Thu/12, 9pm, sold out
Great American Music Hall
859 O’Farrell, SF
(415) 885-0750
Music Listings
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WEDNESDAY 11
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Bro Blues Jam with Chris Cain Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Caravan of Thieves, Demolition String Band Hotel Utah. 9pm.
Cha-Ching Boom Boom Room. 9pm, $5.
Damir Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
FIREHOSE, Tera Melos, Glimpse Trio Slim’s. 8pm, $21.
Foxtails Brigade, Emily Jane White, Paula Frazer Cafe Du Nord. 9:30pm, $10.
Girls Bimbo’s. 9pm, $25.
Girls With Guns, Go Going Gone Girls, Chuckleberries Elbo Room. 9pm, $7.
Lee Ranaldo Band (of Sonic Youth) Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $15-$20.
Oberhofer, POND, PreTeen Rickshaw Stop. 8pm, $10-$12.
Sepultura, Death Angel DNA Lounge. 7:30pm, $25.
Train Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $35.
Vanishing Breed, Tiger Honey Pot, White Barons Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
M. Ward, Jonathan Richman Fillmore. 8pm, $30.
Greg Zema vs. Rags Tuttle Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Benny Golson Quintet Rrazz Room. 8pm, $40-$45.
Chris Amberger Trio Yoshi’s SF Lounge. 6:30 and 9:30pm.
Cosmo AlleyCats Le Colonial, 20 Cosmo Place, SF; www.lecolonialsf.com. 7-10pm.
Dink Dink Dink, Gaucho, Michael Abraham Amnesia. 7pm, free.
Dohee Lee Meridian Gallery, 535 Powell, SF; www.meridiangallery.org. 7:30-930pm.
Ted Nash Yoshi’s SF. 8pm, $18.
Ricardo Scales Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 6:30pm, $5.
DANCE CLUBS
Booty Call Q-Bar, 456 Castro, SF; www.bootycallwednesdays.com. 9pm. Juanita MORE! and Joshua J host this dance party.
Coo-Yah! Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. DJs Daneekah and Green B spin reggae and dancehall with weekly guests.
Get Low Madrone Art Bar, 500 Divisadero, SF; www.madroneartbar.com. 10pm. Jerry Nice & the Wild N Krazy Kids spin ’90s R&B.
KUSF-in-Exile DJ Night Monarch, 101 Sixth St., SF; www.savekusf.org. 5:30-9:30pm.
Mary Go Round Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 10pm, $5. Drag with Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro, and Ginger Snap.
Megatallica Fiddler’s Green, 1333 Columbus, SF; www.megatallica.com. 7pm, free. Heavy metal hangout.
Vespa Beat Bliss Bar, 4026 24th St., SF; www.blissbarsf.com. 9pm, free. MSK.fm spins raregrooves, electroswing, and boogie.
THURSDAY 12
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Astral, Space Waves, Sundaze Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Band of Skulls, We Are Augustines Fillmore. 8pm, $19.50.
Blood Orange Rickshaw Stop. 9:30pm, $12.
Dreamdate, Thee Bedfellows, Wrong Words Knockout. 9:30pm, $6.
Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons, Boom Chick Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $12-$15.
Mama D & the Dirty Suns, Cure for Gravity, Team Candy Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
Meat Market, Twin Steps, Buffalo Tooth, Religious Girls, Girls in Suede Thee Parkside. 9pm, $6.
Mercy Fists, Magic Brook, Shawn Brown Red Devil Lounge. 7pm, $13.
Melvins, Unsane Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $21.
Metronomy, Cuckoo Chaos Slim’s. 9pm, $16.
Rolando Morales Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $16.
Paul Pot and Dennis D. Lost Church, 65 Capp, SF; www.thehappyclams.com. 8pm.
Lee Ranaldo Amoeba, 1855 Haight, SF; www.amoeba.com. 6pm, free.
JC Rockit vs. Guido Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
Sandwitches, Deep Time, Muscle Drum Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $10-$12.
Stan Erhart Band Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Train, Brad Brooks Bimbo’s. 8pm, $35.
"Vulpes Vulpes: Silverfox Concert for Good" CELLspace, 2050 Bryant, SF; 7pm, $40. SF Food Bank fundraiser with Buttercream Gang, Mahgeetah, Sun Life, and an open bar.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Benny Golson Quintet Rrazz Room. 8pm, $40-$45.
Stompy Jones Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 7:30pm, $10.
"Just the Usual Suspects" 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50mason.com. 7pm. With Cindy Lee Berryhill, Lily Holbrook, Jeff Desira, and Alex Jimenez.
Tom Lander and Friends Medjool, 2522 Mission, SF; www.medjoolsf.com. 6-9pm, free.
Grant Levin Yoshi’s SF Lounge. 6:30pm.
Ned Boynton Trio Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Front Country Atlas Cafe, 3049 20 St, SF; www.atlascafe.net. 8-10pm, free.
Alex Jimenez 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm, free.
Twang! Honky Tonk Fiddler’s Green, 1330 Columbus, SF; www.twanghonkytonk.com. 5pm. Live country music, dancing, and giveaways.
DANCE CLUBS
Afrolicious Elbo Room. 9:30pm, $5.With ArtOfficial, DJ Kung Fu Chris, and DJ/host Pleasuremaker spinning Afrobeat, Tropicália, electro, samba, and funk.
Darling Nikki Som. 9pm. Queer dance party with DJ Miss Pop, Dr. Sleep, and Justin Credible.
Get Low Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. Jerry Nice and Ant-1 spin Hip-Hop, 80’s and Soul with weekly guests.
Get Lucky Lookout, 3600 16 St, SF; Facebook: Get Lucky. 9pm, free. DJs Six and Candy spin indie electro.
INTL: Cumbia & Moombahton con Shawn Reynaldo Public Works. 9pm.
Lions, Tigers, and Queers Underground SF. 10pm-2am, $3. Indie, electro, and House dance party with resident DJ Becky Knox and special guests.
Sol’s BIG Hawaii Five-O Mighty. 9pm, $5. DJs from Space Cowboys, Distrikt, Nu Funk Boutique, and WhiteNoize.
Thursdays at the Cat Club Cat Club. 9pm, $6 (free before 9:30pm). The best of ’80s mainstream and underground with DJs Damon, Steve Washington, and Dangerous Dan.
Tropicana Madrone Art Bar. 9pm, free. Salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and more with DJs Don Bustamante, Apocolypto, Sr. Saen, Santero, and Mr. E.
FRIDAY 13
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Brokedown in Bakersfield, Paula Frazer, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $17.
Brownout, Chucho Santamaria, DJ Senor Oz Elbo Room. 10pm, $12.
Cannons and Clouds, Tartufi, Echo Location Rickshaw Stop. 9pm, $10.
Alex Gross, Will Knox, Jake Hill Amnesia. 6-9pm, $5.
Damien Jurado, Peter Wolf Crier, Dear Indugu Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $12.
Malice Cooper, Trouble With Monkeys. Chick Jagger, Sticky Fingers Thee Parkside. 9pm, $6.
Maus Haus Knockout. 9pm.
Merchandise, Rat Columns, Neo-Cons, Wild Moth Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $7.
Modeselektor 103 Harriet, SF; www.1015.com. 10pm.
Nero, Dillon Francis Warfield. 9pm, $37.50-$50.
Anders Osborne, Tracorum, Fiver Brown Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $20-$25.
Jackie Payne Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Polyrhythmics, Shakers Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $15.
Tall Shadows Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Nathan Temby, Jason Marion, JC Rockit Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
Train, Tom Luce Slim’s. 9pm, $35.
Yonder Mountain String Band, Brown Bird Fillmore. 9pm, $25.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Black Market Jazz Orchestra Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 9pm, $10.
Terry Disely Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 5:30-8:30pm.
Najee Yoshi’s SF. 8pm, $32; 10pm, $26.
Ways and Means Committee Yoshi’s SF Lounge. 6:30pm.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Benny Golson Quintet Rrazz Room. 8pm, $40-$45.
Coelho & Ridnell, Will Magid, Sambaxe, Mondo Loko Cafe Du Nord. 9:30pm, $12.
Taste Fridays 650 Indiana, SF; www.tastefridays.com. 8pm, $18. Salsa and bachata dance lessons, live music.
Andy Wagner Velo Rouge Cafe, 798 Aruello, SF; www.velorougecafe.com. 7pm.
DANCE CLUBS
Friday All-Sorts Nickies Bar, 466 Haight, SF. 10pm, free. DJs spins new wave, hip-hop, and electro, with projections.
Indie Slash Amnesia. 10pm. With DJ Danny White.
Joe Lookout, 3600 16th St.,SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 9pm. Eight rotating DJs, shirt-off drink specials.
Old School JAMZ El Rio. 9pm. Fruit Stand DJs spinning old school funk, hip-hop, and R&B.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Pledge: Fraternal Lookout. 9pm, $3-$13. Benefiting LGBT and nonprofit organizations. Bottomless kegger cups and paddling booth with DJ Christopher B and DJ Brian Maier.
SATURDAY 14
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Acid Mothers Temple, Phantom Family Halo, High Horse Bottom of the Hill. 10pm, $12.
Alcest, Giant Squid, Bryan Von Reuter Elbo Room. 4-8pm, $12.
Bay Area Heat Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Bite, My Parade, Black Boots Thee Parkside. 3pm, free.
Blame Sally, Lauren O’Connell Great American Music Hall. 8:30pm, $31-$36.
Blue Diamond Fillups Riptide, 3639 Taraval, SF; www.riptidesf.com. 10 and 11:15pm, free.
Richard Buckner, Tim Cohen Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $17-$20.
DJ Konnex Pier 23 Cafe, SF; www.pier23cafe.com. 9pm, $10.
"Funk Out With Rock" Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $15-$25. With Stymie and the Pimp Jones Luv Orchestra.
Funk Revival Orchestra Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $15.
Girls With Guns, Go Going Gone Girls, Chuckleberries Elbo Room. 9pm, $7.
Hot Lunch, Tropical Sleep, Superior Units Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $7.
Lady Crooners Amnesia. 7pm, $5.
Meathook and the Vital Organs, Get Shot!, Inferno of Joy, Crunchees Thee Parkside. 9pm, $10. With Dancefloorjunkie Dolls Burlesque.
Nerv, Rock Bottom, Unmanned Pilots El Rio. 9pm, $7.
Rabbles, Future Twin, Slouching Stars, Apogee Sound Club El Rio. 3-8pm, $5-$10.
EC Scott Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Sickoids, Merdoso, Bible Thumper, Proto-Regime, Beat Guts Knockout. 3-8pm, $7.
Rags Tuttle, Nathan Temby, Jason Marion Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
White Buffalo, Hypnotist Collectors Slim’s. 9pm, $13-$15.
Yonder Mountain String Band, Brown Bird Fillmore. 9pm, $25.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
"Heart& Soul" Rrazz Room. 7 and 9:30pm, $35-$45. Music of Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, and Whitney Houston.
Michel Camilo Trio Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, SF; www.sfjazz.org. 8pm, $19-$65.
Najee Yoshi’s SF. 8pm, $35; 10pm, $28.
Ways and Means Committee Yoshi’s SF Lounge. 6:30pm.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Chimney Choir Plough and Stars. 9pm.
KC Turner Exit Theater, 56 Eddy, SF; www.kcturnermusic.com. 8:30pm, free.
Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod Atlas Cafe, 3049 20 St, SF; www.atlascafe.net. 4-6pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
BOOTIE SF: Hubba Hubba Revue DNA Lounge. 9pm, $10-$20. Mashup burlesque variety show.
Club Gossip Cat Club. 9pm, free before 9:30pm, $5-$8 after. With VJs Shon, Low Life, Damon, and more.
Cockblock Rickshaw Stop. 10pm, $5-$10.
Debaser Knockout. 9:30pm, $5, free with a flannel before 11pm. A look back at ’90s alternative rock.
INFERNO Harlot, 46 Minna, SF; www.infernodances.com. 6-10pm, $10. With DJ Rockaway.
One Nation Underground Monarch, 101 Sixth St, SF; www.residentadvisor.net. 9pm, $20. With Kenny Larkin and Monty Luke.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Tormenta Tropical Elbo Room. 10pm, $5-$10. With resident DJs Shawn Reynaoldo & Oro11, special guests DJ Rizzla and Tidal Wave.
2 Men Will Move You Amnesia. 9pm.
SUNDAY 15
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Big Pink, New Diplomat Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $17.
Company of Thieves Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $12.
Devotionals, Luke Sweeney, Tito Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Givers, White Arrows Slim’s. 8pm, $17.
Pontiak, Electric Shepherd & Outlaw, White Cloud Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
Train, Finish Ticket Fillmore. 8pm, $35.
Yuck Independent. 8pm, $15.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Stephanie Bruce, Brad Buethe, Fred Randolph Bliss Bar, 2086 24th St, SF; www.blissbarsf.com. 4:30pm, $10.
Hermann Lara and His Jazz Nexus Yoshi’s SF Lounge. 6:30pm.
Bettye Lavette Yoshi’s SF. 7pm, $30.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Twang Sunday Thee Parkside. 4pm, free. With Shut Ins, Whiskey Pills Fiasco, Orb Mellon.
DANCE CLUBS
Batcave Club 93, 93 9th St, SF 10pm, $5. Death rock, goth, and post-punk with Steeplerot, XChrisT, Necromos and c_death.
Crackly Classic DJs Boom Boom Room.8pm, free. R&B, doo-wop, soul vinyl dance party.
Dub Mission Elbo Room. 9pm, $6.With Twilight Circus Dub Sound System aka Ryan Moore, and DJ Sep.
Jock Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 3pm, $2. Raise money for LGBT sports teams while enjoying DJs and drink specials.
La Pachanga Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission, SF; www.thebluemacawsf.com. 6pm, $10. Salsa dance party with live Afro-Cuban salsa bands.
MONDAY 16
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Godspeed You Black Emporer, Pierced Arrows Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $21.
Horrors, Black Angels, popscene DJs Nako and Omar Bimbo’s. 8pm, $25.
Kasabian, Hacienda Fillmore. 9pm, $22.50.
Dom Kennedy, Rich Hil, POLY Slim’s. 9pm, $19.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Bossa Nova Tunnel Top, 601 Bush, SF; (415) 722-6620. 8-11:30pm, free. Live acoustic Bossa Nova.
David Correa and Cascada Yoshi’s SF Lounge. 6:30pm.
TEN-CHI-JIN Yoshi’s SF. 8pm, $20.
DANCE CLUBS
Death Guild DNA Lounge. 9:30pm, $3-5. Gothic, industrial, and synthpop with Joe Radio, Decay, and Melting Girl.
Krazy Mondays Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission, SF; www.thebeautybar.com. 10pm, free. Hip-hop and other stuff.
M.O.M. Madrone Art Bar. 6pm, free. DJs Timoteo Gigante, Gordo Cabeza, and Chris Phlek playing all Motown every Monday.
Sausage Party Rosamunde Sausage Grill, 2832 Mission, SF; (415) 970-9015. 6:30-9:30pm, free. DJ Dandy Dixon spins vintage rock, R&B, global beats, funk, and disco at this happy hour sausage-shack gig.
Vibes’N’Stuff El Amigo Bar, 3355 Mission, SF; (415) 852-0092. 10pm, free. Conscious jazz and hip-hop from 1960s-early ’90s with DJs Luce Lucy, Vinnie Esparza, and more.
TUESDAY 17
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Butt Problems, Trashkannon, Psychology of Genocide Knockout. 9:30pm, $6.
Damir Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Fanfarlo Slim’s. 8pm, $16.
Fat Tuesday Band Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Godspeed You Black Emporer, Pierced Arrows Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $21.
Guitar Wolf, Transistors, Chuckleberries Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $16.
Horrors, Black Angels, popscene DJs Nako and Omar Bimbo’s. 8pm, $25.
Wanda Jackson Regency Ballroom. 8pm, $30-$40.
Swanifant, Spaceburn, Symbolick Jews Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
T.V. Mike and the Scarecrowes, Hawk and the Girl Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $5-$8.
Wooster, Hooves & Vendretti Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $5.
WU LYF, Dreams Independent. 8pm, $18.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Gaucho Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell, SF; www.bottlecapsf.com. 7-10pm.
Fredrick Hodges Pier 23, SF; (415) 362-5125. 5-8pm.
Varla Jean Merman Rrazz Room. 8pm, $35-$40.
Noise Night Amnesia. 10pm, $5. With Lana Voronina, Freemountain, Pulsewave, and more.
OZ NOY Yoshi’s SF. 8pm, $22..
DANCE CLUBS
Brazilian Wax Elbo Room. 9pm, $7. Fat Tuesdays with resident DJs Carioca & P-Shot, and Mondo Loko.
Breezin’ Casanova Lounge, 527 Valencia, SF; www.casanovasf.com. 9pm. Yacht rock with DJs Amy A and Brynny Mac.
Eclectic Company Skylark, 9pm, free. DJs Tones and Jaybee spin old school hip hop, bass, dub, glitch, and electro.
Post-Dubstep Tuesdays Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521.10pm, free. DJs Dnae Beats, Epcot, Footwerks spin UK Funky, Bass Music.
Study Hall John Colins Lounge, 138 Minna, SF; www.johncolins.com. 9pm. Hip-hop, dancehall, and Bay slaps with DJ Left Lane.
Music Listings
Music listings are compiled by Emily Savage. Since club life is unpredictable, it’s a good idea to call ahead or check the venue’s website to confirm bookings and hours. Prices are listed when provided to us. Visit www.sfbg.com/venue-guide for venue information. Submit items for the listings at listings@sfbg.com. For further information on how to submit items for the listings, see Picks.
WEDNESDAY 4
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
All Get Out Sub-Mission. 6:30pm, $10-$12.
Black Dahlia Murder, Nile, Skeletonwitch, Hour of Penance Slim’s. 7:30pm, $21.
Brother Ali Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $10.
Cults, Spectrals, Mrs. Magician Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $21.
Dixon, Empire Slum, One After Another Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $8.
Seth Glier Red Devil Lounge. 8pm, $10.
Mike Johnston & Pasole Knockout. 10pm.
Keaton Collective, Owl Paws, Matt Dorrien Elbo Room. 9pm, $6.
K. Flay, popscene DJs Rickshaw Stop. 10pm, $13.
Matt Nathanson, Rachel Platten Fillmore. 8pm, $25.
One Way Station Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $5.
Terry Savastano Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Sam Sparro, Polaris at Noon Independent. 8pm, $15.
Nathan Temby vs. Jeff Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
“Urban Services Y Fundraiser” Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 8pm, $7. With Glowing Stars, Leilujh, Skyfalling.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
John B Yoshi’s. 8pm, $32; 10pm, $28.
Steven Brinberg is “Simply Barbara” Rrazz Room. 8pm, $35.
Chris Amberger Trio and Jazz Jam Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm, free.
Cosmo AlleyCats Le Colonial, 20 Cosmo Place, SF; www.lecolonialsf.com. 7-10pm.
Dink Dink Dink, Gaucho, Michael Abraham Amnesia. 7pm, free.
Greg Gotelli Quartet Medjool, 2522 Mission, SF; www.medjoolsf.com. 6-9pm, free.
David K. Mathew’s Ray Charles Project Yoshi’s. 8pm, $16.
Ricardo Scales Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 6:30pm, $5.
DANCE CLUBS
Booty Call Q-Bar, 456 Castro, SF; www.bootycallwednesdays.com. 9pm. Juanita MORE! and Joshua J host this dance party.
Coo-Yah! Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. DJs Daneekah and Green B spin reggae and dancehall with weekly guests.
Mary Go Round Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 10pm, $5. Drag with Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro, and Ginger Snap.
Megatallica Fiddler’s Green, 1333 Columbus, SF; www.megatallica.com. 7pm, free. Heavy metal hangout.
Spilt Milk Milk Bar. 9pm, free. With Robin Simmons, King’s Ransom, Shaky Premise, and Taylor Fife.
Supersonic Lookout. 9pm. Global beats by resident DJs Jaybe, B-Haul, and Diagnosis, paired with food and drink by Tasty.
Vespa Beat Bliss Bar, 4026 24th St., SF; www.blissbarsf.com. 9pm, free. MSK.fm spins raregrooves, electroswing, and boogie.
THURSDAY 5
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Ancient Mariner, Attik Door, Hell Fire Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
Barr Brothers, Freddy Koella Swedish American Hall. 8pm, $16.
Coast Jumper, Trails and Ways, Glass Cake Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Cults, Spectrals, Mrs. Magician Slim’s. 8pm, $21.
Dark Star Orchestra Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $30-$35.
40 Watt Hype, Sole Jive Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $7.
Heartless Bastards Fillmore. 8pm, $20.
Il Gato, Passenger & Pilot, Red Weather, Drew Victoria Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $10.
Jeff vs. Nathan Temby Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
John Lawton Trio Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Lenz, Permanent Collection, Tint Knockout. 9:30pm, $6.
Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $18.
Misisipi Mike and the Midnight Gamblers, Heeldraggers Amnesia. 9pm, $7-$10.
Rootz Underground, Indubious, Jah Yzer Independent. 9pm, $18.
Rubblebucket, Noah and the Megafauna, Big Tree Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $12-$15.
Kevin Seconds, Kepi Ghoulie, Franz Nicolay, Pops Thee Parkside. 9pm, $8.
Sleigh Bells, Javelin, Elite Gymnastics Warfield. 9pm, $27.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Stompy Jones Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 7:30pm, $10.
Michael LaMacchia Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm, free.
Tom Lander and Friends Medjool, 2522 Mission, SF; www.medjoolsf.com. 6-9pm, free.
Melissa Manchester Rrazz Room. 8pm, $45.
NaJe Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm, free.
Poplyfe Yoshi’s. 8pm, $20.
Tin Hat Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission, SF; www.sfjazz.org. 7:30pm, $20-$35.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Bay to Boulders Atlas Cafe. 8pm, free.
Soweto Gospel Choir Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, SF; www.sfwmpac.org. 8pm, $25-$75.
Twang! Honky Tonk Fiddler’s Green, 1330 Columbus, SF; www.twanghonkytonk.com. 5pm. Live country music, dancing, and giveaways.
DANCE CLUBS
Afrolicious Elbo Room. 9:30pm, $5. With DJ/host Pleasuremaker, and guest DJ Evo spin Afrobeat, Tropicália, electro, samba, and funk..
Get Low Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. Jerry Nice and Ant-1 spin Hip-Hop, 80’s and Soul with weekly guests.
KUSF-in-Exile DJ Night Lucky 13, 2140 Market, SF; www.savekusf.org. 8pm-midnight.
Supersonic Lookout, 3600 16th St., SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 9pm. Global beats paired with food from around the world by Tasty. Resident DJs Jaybee, B-Haul, amd Diagnosis.
Thursdays at the Cat Club Cat Club. 9pm, $6 (free before 9:30pm). Two dance floors bumpin’ with the best of 80s mainstream and underground with DJ’s Damon, Steve Washington, Dangerous Dan, and guests.
Tropicana Madrone Art Bar. 9pm, free. Salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and more with DJs Don Bustamante, Apocolypto, Sr. Saen, Santero, and Mr. E.
FRIDAY 6
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Acid Baby Jesus Hemlock Tavern. 6pm, $5.
Bowerbirds, Dry the River Independent. 9pm, $15.
“Dan Hicks 70th Birthday Bash” Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness, SF; www.sfjazz.org. 8pm, $25-$65. With Rickie Lee Jones, Harry Shearer, Tuck & Patti, and more.
Dark Star Orchestra Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $30-$35.
Frail, Young Digerati, 8th Grader, Bruises, Fake Your Own Death, La Panique Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
Gwar, Municipal Waste, Ghoul Regency Ballroom. 8pm, $25.
Helms Alee, Thrones, Grayceon Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $10.
Jimpster Mighty. 9pm, $10.
Andrew “Jr. Boy” Jones Amnesia. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Kinky Buddha, Sleeping Giants with Nat Keefe Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $10-$15.
Jason Marion, Jeff, Nathan Temby Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
Soft White Sixties, Major Powers & the Lo-Fi Symphony, Lloyd’s Garage, Abatis Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $10-$12.
Sole Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Swervedriver, Heaven Slim’s. 9pm, $19-$21.
Steven Wilson Fillmore. 8pm, $30.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Black Market Jazz Orchestra Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 9pm, $10.
J Kevin Durkin Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm, free.
Melissa Manchester Rrazz Room. 8pm, $45.
McCoy Tyner Trio with Gary Bartz Yoshi’s. 8pm, $35; 10pm, $27.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Taste Fridays 650 Indiana, SF; www.tastefridays.com. 8pm, $18. Salsa and bachata dance lessons, live music with Avance.
DANCE CLUBS
Jay Haze, Voices of Black, Dave Aju, Beni Public Works. 9:30pm, $15-$20.
Oldies Night Knockout. 9pm, $2-$4. DJ Primo and Daniel B spinning greasy oldies.
120 Minutes Elbo Room. 10pm, $10-$12. With Shlohmo, and resident DJs S4NtA MU3rTE, Nako, and Planet Death.
SATURDAY 7
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Back Pages Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Blammos, Blue Skies for Black Hearts, BOATS! Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $7.
Carolina Chocolate Drops, David Wax Museum Slim’s. 9pm, $21.
Dark Star Orchestra Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $30-$35.
Hanni El Khatib, Tijuana Panthers, Sundelles Cafe Du Nord. 9:30pm, $12.
Chilly Gonzales Hotel Utah. 8 and 10:30pm.
Vijay Iyer Herbst Theater. 8pm.
Kegels, Trash Monsters, Worth Taking, Dead Panic Thee Parkside. 9pm, $8.
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, Ghost & the City, Yonat and Her Mouse Rickshaw Stop. 9pm, $10.
Lynx, Materialized Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $10-$13.
Lee MacDougall, Jo Boyer Elbo Room. 6pm.
Bill Magee Amnesia. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Mr. Chin’s Hot Sauce Riptide, 3639 Taraval, SF; www.riptidesf.com. 10 and 11:15pm, free.
Paper Diamond, Minnesota, DJ Morale Independent. 9pm, $17.
J.K. Sampson & the Provincial Band, Shotgun Jimmie, Slow Moving Lions of the Vegetable Word Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $15.
Slaughterhouse Regency Ballroom. 8pm, $30.
Slender, Crosstops, Meat Sluts El Rio. 10pm, $8.
Nathan Temby, Jason Marion, Jeff Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
Third Date, Hydrophunky Thee Parkside. 3pm, free.
Tracorum, Lorne & the Wayhighs, Visual Raid Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $10.
Rusty Zinn & His Band Pier 23, Embarcadero, SF; www.pier23cafe.com. 10pm, $10.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Dumbfounded Yoshi’s Lounge. 10pm.
Vijay Iyer Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness, SF; www.performances.org. 8pm
Melissa Manchester Rrazz Room. 7 and 9:30pm, $45.
McCoy Tyner Trio with Gary Bartz Yoshi’s. 8pm, $35; 10pm, $27.
Six Roses Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm, free.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Black Cedar Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco Chapel, 1187 Franklin, SF; www.tangentguitarseries.com. 7:30pm, $15.
Conspiracy of Beards SF Buddhist Center, 37 Bartlett, SF; www.sfbuddhinstcenter.org. 8pm, $20. Benefit for Jai Bhim International.
Hermeto Pascoal Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon, SF; www,sfjazz.com. 8pm, $25-$65.
Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players Swedish American Hall. 12pm, $15.
Saturday Night Salsa Ramp, 855 Francois, SF; www.facebook.com/therampsf. 5:30pm, $10.
Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod Atlas Cafe. 4-6pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Bang On Grant and Green. 9:30pm, free. Britpop and indie favorites.
Braza! Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, $5-$10. DJs Sabo, Kento, Elan spin Brazilian, Batucada, Samba.
Duniya Dancehall Bissap, 3372 19th St, SF; (415) 826 9287. 10pm, $10. With live performances by Duniya Drum and Dance Co. and music by Wontanara Revolution. DJ Juan Data spins bhangra, bollywood, dancehall, African, and more.
Haceteria Deco Lounge, 510 Larkin, SF; www.haceteria.com. 9pm, free before 10:30pm, $3 after. Classic rave, house, acid, and techno with Jason P, Tristes Tropiques, Smac, and Nihar.
Joe Lookout, 3600 16th St.,SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 9pm. Eight rotating DJs, shirt-off drink specials.
Night of the Living Dead Knockout. 9pm, $5. DJ dance party with different jams and genres.
“Oh, No! Tarot” Public Works. 9pm, $5-$8. Art and music show with Ear Jerker, Singularity, F3RAL, Oh, Beats!, and more.
Old School JAMZ El Rio. 9pm. Fruit Stand DJs spinning old school funk, hip-hop, and R&B.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Pledge: Fraternal Lookout. 9pm, $3-$13. Benefiting LGBT and nonprofit organizations. Bottomless kegger cups and paddling booth with DJ Christopher B and DJ Brian Maier.
Saturday Night Soul Party Elbo Room. 10pm, $5-$10. DJs Lucky, Paul Paul, and Phengren Oswald spinning ’60s soul 45s.
SUNDAY 8
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Bear in Heaven, Blouse, Doldrums Independent. 8pm, $15.
Black Seeds, Stranger Slim’s. 9pm, $16-$18.
Jeff Mangum Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $36.
Midnite Snaxxx, White Murder, Glitz Knockout. 9pm.
Please Do Not Fight, Hell & Lulu, Girl Named T Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
“Salacious Underground: A Neo-Burlesque Experience” Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 8pm, $7-$15. With music by Thralls, Neo Burlesque, and Ellastico.
Terry Savastano Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Charmaine Clamor Rrazz Room. 7pm, $30.
Dirty Cello Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm, free.
McCoy Tyner Trio with Gary Bartz Yoshi’s. 6pm, $30; 10pm, $25.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Twang Sunday Thee Parkside. 4pm, free. With Dull Richards, Bay to Boulder.
DANCE CLUBS
Activate! After After Hours Monroe, 473 Broadway, SF; Facebook: Activate! After After Hours. 6am-2pm, $10. With Dee Montero, James Demon, Joseph Lee, and Zenith.
Batcave Club 93, 93 9th St, SF 10pm, $5. Death rock, goth, and post-punk with Steeplerot, XChrisT, Necromos and c_death.
Dub Mission Elbo Room. 9pm, $6. Dub, dubstep, roots, and dancehall with DJ Sep, J. Boogie, and Jimmy Love.
Jock Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 3pm, $2. Raise money for LGBT sports teams while enjoying DJs and drink specials.
La Pachanga Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission, SF; www.thebluemacawsf.com. 6pm, $10. Salsa dance party with live Afro-Cuban salsa bands.
MONDAY 9
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Toshio Hirano Amnesia. 9pm, free.
Oh Land Independent. 8pm, $15.
Odd Future Regency Ballroom. 8pm, $30.
White Coward, Creepers, Haunted Horses, Disappearing People Elbo Room. 9pm, $5.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Bossa Nova Tunnel Top, 601 Bush, SF; (415) 722-6620. 8-11:30pm, free. Live acoustic Bossa Nova.
David Calzado y Su Charanga Habanera Yoshi’s. 8pm, $30; 10pm, $25.
David Correa and Cascada Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Death Guild DNA Lounge. 9:30pm, $3-5. Gothic, industrial, and synthpop with Joe Radio, Decay, and Melting Girl.
Krazy Mondays Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission, SF; www.thebeautybar.com. 10pm, free. Hip-hop and other stuff.
M.O.M. Madrone Art Bar. 6pm, free. DJs Timoteo Gigante, Gordo Cabeza, and Chris Phlek playing all Motown every Monday.
Sausage Party Rosamunde Sausage Grill, 2832 Mission, SF; (415) 970-9015. 6:30-9:30pm, free. DJ Dandy Dixon spins vintage rock, R&B, global beats, funk, and disco at this happy hour sausage-shack gig.
Vibes’N’Stuff El Amigo Bar, 3355 Mission, SF; (415) 852-0092. 10pm, free. Conscious jazz and hip-hop from 1960s-early ’90s with DJs Luce Lucy, Vinnie Esparza, and more.
TUESDAY 10
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Big Drag, Nightgown, Skunks Knockout. 9:30pm, $6.
Chairlift, Nite Jewel, Seventeen Evergreen Independent. 8pm, $15.
City Tribe, Ash Reiter, Dirty Boots Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $8.
Mike Doughty, Book of Drugs Swedish American Hall. 8pm, $20. Reading, concert, and Q&A.
Rick Estrin & the Nightcats Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Guella El Rio. 8pm, $5.
Guy Fox Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $5.
John Lawton Trio Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Madison Violet Hotel Utah. 9pm.
Stereopony Slim’s. 9pm, $26-$40.
Weyes Blood, KWJAZ, Horsebladder, Queen Victoria Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $7.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Bombshell Betty and her Burlesqueteers, live music by Fromagique Elbo Room. 9pm, $10.
David Calzado y Su Charanga Habanera Yoshi’s. 8pm, $30; 10pm, $25.
Robin Duhe & His Band Rrazz Room. 8pm, $25.
Wrapped in Plastic Jazz Band Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Eclectic Company Skylark, 9pm, free. DJs Tones and Jaybee spin old school hip hop, bass, dub, glitch, and electro.
Post-Dubstep Tuesdays Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521.10pm, free. DJs Dnae Beats, Epcot, Footwerks spin UK Funky, Bass Music.
Study Hall John Colins Lounge, 138 Minna, SF; www.johncolins.com. 9pm. Hip-hop, dancehall, and Bay slaps with DJ Left Lane.
Neutral Milk Hotel’s Jeff Mangum adds Great American Music Hall show
The elusive Jeff Mangum – he of reverentially adored experimental folk act Neutral Milk Hotel – rarely tours. This, compounded by his strangely personal and dream-provoking lyrics, has caused a boiling fervor over the singer-songwriter that’s rarely seen outside of Morrissey and teen pop stars.
In a recent AV Club article (that also mentions Morrissey and teen pop stars), an author who is somewhat lukewarm on the band, but nonetheless attends a show on this recent tour – to see what all the fuss is about – describes NMH fans as believing the band’s 1998 album Aeroplane Over the Sea is “the sacred masterpiece or apex of ’90s indie-rock” (For the record, it’s both, thanks.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUd9uDREHcs&feature=related
For the counterpoint, the other author in the article sums up the obsession from the start: “This Jeff Mangum tour wasn’t meant for you, the casual fan. It was meant for the diehards who snapped up all the tickets immediately when they went on sale, who fell deeply in love with a record over the years and never thought they’d get the chance to see any of its songs performed live, because its creator was notoriously reticent about performing.”
That said, Mangum has had a double set of shows locked down at the Fox Theater for months now, and yes, most of those tickets are now snapped up (see Picks this week).
And yet, as of this morning, there is a brand new show added to this tour: this Sunday, April 8 at Great American Music Hall. Tickets go on sale today (Mon/2) at 3pm. That’s right, after all that waiting, all that obsessed fan countdown, you’ll now also have the chance to see him in San Francisco proper, at a stunning venue half the size.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1irjRAvy9c
Jeff Mangum
With Andrew, Scott & Laura (members of Elf Power & The Gerbils)
Sun/8, 8pm, $36
Great American Music Hall
859 O’Farrell, SF
(415) 885-0750
www.gamhtickets.com
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WEDNESDAY 28
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Adios Amigo, Sami.The.Great Hotel Utah. 8pm, $8.
Aziatix, Russell W. Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $17-$20.
JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound, Slippery Slope, Riot Earp Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
Damir Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Dirty Ghosts, Chapter 24, Slam Hound Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $7.
Dirty Hand Family Band, Viva Le Vox, Rachel Brooke, Slow Poisoner Thee Parkside. 8pm, $7.
Jeff vs. Jason Marion Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
Liz O Show, Wes Leslie and His Deadly Medley, Donovan Plant Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $5-$7.
Pro Blues Jam with Keith Crossan Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Punk Floyd, Slow Dance Killers El Rio. 9pm, $5.
Sea of Bees, Radiation City, Loom Rickshaw Stop. 8pm, $10.
Shinedown, Adelitas Way, New Medicine Regency Ballroom. 7pm, $37.
Voxel, Beautiful Losers 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 9pm.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
John B Yoshi’s. 8pm, $32; 10pm, $28.
Chris Amberger Trio and Jazz Jam Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm, free.
Cosmo AlleyCats Le Colonial, 20 Cosmo Place, SF; www.lecolonialsf.com. 7-10pm.
Dink Dink Dink, Gaucho, Michael Abraham Amnesia. 7pm, free.
Greg Gotelli Quartet Medjool, 2522 Mission, SF; www.medjoolsf.com. 6-9pm, free.
Ricardo Scales Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 6:30pm, $5.
Russell Thompkins Jr. & the New Stylistics Rrazz Room. 8pm, $45.50-$47.50.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Skip Heller Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
DANCE CLUBS
Booty Call Q-Bar, 456 Castro, SF; www.bootycallwednesdays.com. 9pm. Juanita MORE! and Joshua J host this dance party.
Coo-Yah! Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. DJs Daneekah and Green B spin reggae and dancehall with weekly guests.
Full-Step! Tunnel Top. 10pm, free. Hip-hop, reggae, soul, and funk with DJs Kung Fu Chris and Bizzi Wonda.
KUSF in Exile DJ Night Monarch, 101 Sixth, SF; www.savekusf.org. 5:30-9:30pm.
Mary Go Round Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 10pm, $5. Drag with Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro, and Ginger Snap.
Megatallica Fiddler’s Green, 1333 Columbus, SF; www.megatallica.com. 7pm, free. Heavy metal hangout.
Shutter Elbo Room. 10pm, $5. With DJs Nako, Omar, and Justin.
Southern Fried Soul Knockout. 9:30pm, $3. With selectors Medium Rare (Jason Duncan) and Psychy Mikey.
Vespa Beat Bliss Bar, 4026 24th St., SF; www.blissbarsf.com. 9pm, free. MSK.fm spins raregrooves, electroswing, and boogie.
THURSDAY 29
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Ferocious Few, Zodiac Death Valley, B. Hamilton Great American Music Hall. 8:30pm, $15.
Fights Without Fears Within, Broken Cities, Groundskeeper Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $7.
Flight Facilities, popscene DJs Rickshaw Stop. 10pm, $12-$14.
Generalissimo, Moggs, Minot El Rio. 8pm, $5.
Grannies, Kamikaze Queens, Rough Mix Thee Parkside. 9pm, $6.
Great Girls Blouse, AMs, Victoria & the Vaudevillians, Courtney Nicole Hotel Utah. 8pm, $6.
Mark Growden, Night Genes Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 8pm.
Penelope Houston Cafe Du Nord. 8:30pm, $12.
John Garcia Band Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
John Lawton Trio Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Jason Marion vs. Jeff Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
Valerie Orth, Emily Anne Band, JRo Project Amnesia. 9pm, $7-$10.
Picture Atlantic, Stomacher, Via Coma, Briertone Slim’s. 8pm, $13.
Waiting Room, Catharsis for Cathedral, Shakes Gown, Infinity Rider Knockout. 9:30pm, $6.
W-Beez, Revivalists Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $8.
Tyga, YG, Lil Twist Warfield. 8pm, $28.
Tyrone Wells, Joe Brooks, Mike Annuzzi Independent. 8pm, $18.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
John B Yoshi’s. 8pm, $32.
Stompy Jones Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 7:30pm, $10.
Tom Lander and Friends Medjool, 2522 Mission, SF; www.medjoolsf.com. 6-9pm, free.
Michael LaMacchia Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm, free.
Mercury Falls Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 8:30pm.
Russell Thompkins Jr. & the New Stylistics Rrazz Room. 8pm, $45.50-$47.50.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Twang! Honky Tonk Fiddler’s Green, 1330 Columbus, SF; www.twanghonkytonk.com. 5pm. Live country music, dancing, and giveaways.
DANCE CLUBS
Afrolicious Elbo Room. 9:30pm, $5. With DJ/host Pleasuremaker spins Afrobeat, Tropicália, electro, samba, and funk.
DJ Dangerous Alien 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 9pm.
Get Low Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. Jerry Nice and Ant-1 spin Hip-Hop, 80’s and Soul with weekly guests.
KUSF in Exile DJ Carolyn Hemlock Tavern. 6-9pm.
Thursdays at the Cat Club Cat Club. 9pm, $6 (free before 9:30pm). Two dance floors bumpin’ with the best of 80s mainstream and underground with DJ’s Damon, Steve Washington, Dangerous Dan, and guests.
Tropicana Madrone Art Bar. 9pm, free. Salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and more with DJs Don Bustamante, Apocolypto, Sr. Saen, Santero, and Mr. E.
FRIDAY 30
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Alma DesNuda, Brett Hunter Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $15.
Cumbia Tokeson, Inspector Gadje Brass Band, Gamelan X Rickshaw Stop. 9pm, $10-$12.
“Frequinox” Boom Boom Room. 1:30am, $20. Galactic after party with Stanton Moore, Bobby Mac, and more.
Galactic Fillmore. 9pm, $29.50.
Lagos Roots Afrobeat Ensemble Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $7-$10.
Metallagher, White Shit, Space Vacation Thee Parkside.9pm, $10.
Mindless Self Indulgence, Hyro Da Hero Regency Ballroom. 9pm, $27.
Mini Mansions Cafe Du Nord. 9:30pm, $10.
Muddy Roses 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm.
Pins of Light, Kowloon Walled City, Elephant Rifle, Chris Thayer Hemlock Tavern. 8:30pm, $7.
Chuck Prophet Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $18.
Rad Cloud, Kacey Johansing and Friends, Graves, Natural Bridges Amnesia. 9pm, $7-$10.
Rebirth Brass Band, California Honeydrops, DJ Harry Duncan Independent. 9pm, $25.
Sonny Rhodes Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
JC Rockit, Jeff, Jason Marion Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
Saw Doctors Slim’s. 8pm, $25.
Sole Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Vinyl Lux 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com.10pm.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Black Market Jazz Orchestra Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 9pm, $10.
Chano Dominguez Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission, SF; www.sfjazz.org. 8pm, $30-$50.
Russell Thompkins Jr. & the New Stylistics Rrazz Room. 8pm, $45.50-$47.50.
Patrick Wollf Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 9pm.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
“Ah Vive L’amour: French Songs and Arias TLP Theatre La Perouse, 1201 Ortega, SF; (415) 661-5232. 8pm, $10-$15.
Atlanta Rhythm Section Yoshi’s. 8pm, $25; 10pm, $22.
San Francisco Mandolin Orchestra performs Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater Mission Dolores Basilica, 3321 16 St, SF; www.missiondolores.org. 7:30pm, $10-$15.
DANCE CLUBS
BLOKE Truck, 1900 Folsom, SF; www.trucksf.com. 8pm. DJ Dank and Johnny Kat spin English beats, new wave, trip-hop, and punk.
BWAX Forro Dance Party Bissap Baobab Village, 37722 19th St, SF; www.forrobrazuca.com. 9:30pm, $5. Brazilian with DJs Carioca and P-Shot.
DJ What’s His Fuck Riptide Tavern, 3639 Taraval, SF; (415) 681-8433. 9pm, free. Spinning old school punk rock.
Family Vibes Elbo Room. 10pm, $10. With Bang Data and Non Stop Bhangra.
Joe Lookout, 3600 16th St.,SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 9pm. Eight rotating DJs, shirt-off drink specials.
Pat Mahoney and Nancy Whang of LCD Soundsystem Public Works. 10pm, $10.
Old School JAMZ El Rio. 9pm. Fruit Stand DJs spinning old school funk, hip-hop, and R&B.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Pledge: Fraternal Lookout. 9pm, $3-$13. Benefiting LGBT and nonprofit organizations. Bottomless kegger cups and paddling booth with DJ Christopher B and DJ Brian Maier.
Teenage Dance Craze Knockout. 10pm, $5. Wild surf, insane garage, and rocking soul with DJs Russell Quan, Okie Oran, and dX the Funky Granpaw.
SATURDAY 31
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Bpos, KSB Thee Parkside. 9pm, $10.
Brewing Company 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm.
Kathleen Edwards, Hannah Georgas Independent. 9pm, $20.
“Frequinox” Boom Boom Room. 1:30am, $20. Galactic after party with Stanton Moore, Bobby Mac, and more.
Fusion Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Galactic Fillmore. 9pm, $29.50.
Ghosts of Electricity Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $17-$20. Tribute to Bob Dylan.
Glitter Wizard, Creepers, Havarti Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $7.
Clay Hawkins, Jeremy D’Antonio, Adam Diener, Daniel Seidel Plough and Stars. 9pm. $6-$15.
Hollow Mirrors, Days of High Adventure Bender’s, 800 South Van Ness, SF; www.bendersbar.com. 10pm, $5.
Jeff, Jason Marion, Rags Tuttle Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
Laura Jean & the Shoo-flies, Val Esway & El Mirage, Verms Knockout. 10pm, $6.
Rebirth Brass Band, Extra Action Marching Band, California Honeydrops Mezzanine. 10pm, $25.
Roots and Rhythm Series with DJ Harry Duncan Amoeba, 1855 Haight, SF; www.amoeba.com. 2-5pm.
Sands, Magic Leaves, Range of Light Wilderness El Rio. 9pm, $7.
Saw Doctors Slim’s. 8pm, $25.
Shellshag, Street Eaters, Neon Piss, Apogee Sound Club El Rio. 3pm, $7.
Strange Vine, Mahgeetah, City Tribe Cafe Du Nord. 9:30pm, $10-$13.
Swindlefish 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 10pm.
Earl Thomas & the Blues Ambassadors Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Turtle Rising, Edge Play Thee Parkside. 3pm, free.
“Trash Art Bash” King Kong Bar, Escape from NY Pizza, 333 Bush, SF; Facebook: Trash Art Bash. 7-11pm, free. Repurposed art and live music by Pineapple Princess, Skirts, and Mad Mama Lopez.
True Margrit Red Devil Lounge. 7pm, $11-$13.
Young Prisms, Terry Malts, Cold Showers, Cool Angels, Weekend (DJing) Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $10.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Patrice Rushen & Friends Yoshi’s. 8pm, $30; 10pm, $26.
Russell Thompkins Jr. & the New Stylistics Rrazz Room. 7 and 9:30pm, $45.50-$47.50.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Brasil Vox Revolution Cafe, 3248 22 St, SF; (415) 642-0474. 9pm.
Saturday Night Salsa Ramp, 855 Francois, SF; www.facebook.com/therampsf. 5:30pm, $10.
Benny Velarde Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission, SF; www.sfjazz.org. 8pm, $20-$35.
DANCE CLUBS
Boot Camp Clik Mighty. 9pm.
Bootie SF: Whitney Houston Mashup Tribute DNA Lounge. 9pm, $10-$20. With resident Bootie DJs Adrian and Mysterious D, Smash-Up Derby, Whitney Houston tributes, and more.
Double Duchess Rickshaw Stop. 9pm, $8-$10. With DJs Brown Amy and Carnita, VivvyAnne Forevermore, and more.
DUSTFISH Rides Action Jackson Retox Lounge. 9pm. Burning Man fundraiser with DJs Anodyne Industries, Random Intent, Ernie Trevino, and more.
If These Walls Could Talk: Lexington Club 15 Year Anniversary Lexington Club, 3463 19th St, SF; www.lexingtonclub.com. 9pm, free. With Jenna Riot, Miss Pop, Durt, Andre, and more.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Sisterz of the Underground 10 Year Anniversary Public Works. 10pm, $12.
Sweater Funk Elbo Room. 10pm, $8. With Jon, Guillermo, Selector DJKirk, Sabrina, Chung-tech, and more.
SUNDAY 1
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
“Blue Bear School of Music Band Workshop Showcase” Rickshaw Stop. 6:30pm, $12-$20.
Chain and the Gang, Neonates, Smell Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $9-$12.
Harrington Saints, Stagger and Fall Thee Parkside. 3pm, $7.
Head for the Hills Hotel Utah. 9pm.
Modern Day Moonshine Boom Boom Room. 8pm, free.
Races, NO, Sunbeam Rd. Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $10.
“Switchboard Music Festival” Brava Theater, 2718 24th St, SF; www.switchboardmusic.com. 2-10pm, $15. With Volti, Faun Fables, and more.
Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic Knockout. 7-10pm.
Wedding Present, Pinky Piglets Independent. 8pm, $15.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Raul Midon Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission, SF; www.sfjazz.org. 7pm, $20-$35.
Patrice Rushen & Friends Yoshi’s. 6pm, $30; 8pm, $30.
Russell Thompkins Jr. & the New Stylistics Rrazz Room. 7pm, $45.50-$47.50.
John Workman, Larry Vuckovich, Jeff Chambers Bliss Bar, 2086 24 St, SF; www.blissbarsf.com. 4:30pm, $10.
DANCE CLUBS
Batcave Club 93, 93 9th St, SF 10pm, $5. Death rock, goth, and post-punk with Steeplerot, XChrisT, Necromos and c_death.
Crapwave 4 Knockout. 10pm, free. Dark disco, next wave, and crap funk with DJs Special Lord B and Dr. Linder.
Jock Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 3pm, $2. Raise money for LGBT sports teams while enjoying DJs and drink specials.
La Pachanga Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission, SF; www.thebluemacawsf.com. 6pm, $10. Salsa dance party with live Afro-Cuban salsa bands.
MONDAY 2
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
“Blue Bear School of Music Band Workshop Showcase” Rickshaw Stop. 6:30pm, $12-$20.
Dominique Leone, Malaikat Dan Singa, William Winant Percussion Group Knockout. 9pm, $8.
Menzingers, Cheap Girls, Sidekicks Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $12.
Protest the Hero, Periphery, Jeff Loomis Band, Safety Fire Slim’s. 7:30pm, $18.
“Todd Clouser – A Love Electric” Elbo Room. 9pm, 8. With Aaron Leese.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Bossa Nova Tunnel Top, 601 Bush, SF; (415) 722-6620. 8-11:30pm, free. Live acoustic Bossa Nova.
DANCE CLUBS
Death Guild DNA Lounge. 9:30pm, $3-5. Gothic, industrial, and synthpop with Joe Radio, Decay, and Melting Girl.
Krazy Mondays Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission, SF; www.thebeautybar.com. 10pm, free. Hip-hop and other stuff.
M.O.M. Madrone Art Bar. 6pm, free. DJs Timoteo Gigante, Gordo Cabeza, and Chris Phlek playing all Motown every Monday.
Sausage Party Rosamunde Sausage Grill, 2832 Mission, SF; (415) 970-9015. 6:30-9:30pm, free. DJ Dandy Dixon spins vintage rock, R&B, global beats, funk, and disco at this happy hour sausage-shack gig.
Vibes’N’Stuff El Amigo Bar, 3355 Mission, SF; (415) 852-0092. 10pm, free. Conscious jazz and hip-hop from 1960s-early ’90s with DJs Luce Lucy, Vinnie Esparza, and more.
TUESDAY 3
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
“Benefit concert for Jon Fromer” Rockit Room. 8pm, $10. With Holly Near, Reed Fromer, Francisco Herrera, Bautista, Little Brown Brother, and more.
“Fake Four Spring Tour 2012” Elbo Room. 9pm, $5. With DJs Nako, Omar, and Justin.
Jesus and the Rabbis, Brother Armor Boom Boom Room. 8pm, $5.
Smokin Joe Kubrick & Bnois King Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Love Songs, People’s Temple, Tall Timbers, DJ Agitator Knockout. 9:30pm, $6.
Megafaun, Field Report Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $12.
Polyphonic Spree, New Fumes Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $20.
Stan Erhart Band Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Grace Woodroofe, James and Evander Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, free.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
“Showga” Center SF, 548 Fillmore, SF; Facebook: Bay Area Showga. 6:30-8pm. Yoga class and live music by Silian Rail.
“Simply Barbara” Rrazz Room. 8pm, $45.50-$47.50. Starring Steven Brinberg.
DANCE CLUBS
Eclectic Company Skylark, 9pm, free. DJs Tones and Jaybee spin old school hip hop, bass, dub, glitch, and electro.
KUSF in Exile DJ Carolyn Casanova Lounge, 527 Valencia, SF; www.savekusf.org. 6-9pm.
Post-Dubstep Tuesdays Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521.10pm, free. DJs Dnae Beats, Epcot, Footwerks spin UK Funky, Bass Music.
Music Listings
Since club life is unpredictable, it’s a good idea to call ahead or check the venue’s website to confirm bookings and hours. Prices are listed when provided to us. Visit www.sfbg.com/venue-guide for venue information. Submit items for the listings at listings@sfbg.com. For further information on how to submit items for the listings, see Picks.
WEDNESDAY 21
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Bahamas Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $8-$10.
Bonaparte, Stay Gold, 2 Men Will Move You Public Works. 9pm, $10.
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Regency Ballroom. 8pm, $42.
Dimples, Outer Minds, Wrong Words, Radar Eyes Hemlock Tavern. 8:30pm, $7.
Hunx & His Punx, Nobunny, Heavy Cream, Shannon and the Clams Bottom of the Hill. 8:30pm, $12.
Of Montreal, Deerhoof, Kishi Bashi Slim’s. 8pm, $21.
Perfume Genius, Parenthetical Girls Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $12.
Pro Blues Jam with Keith Crossan Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Terry Savastano Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Sound & Shape, Drop Apollo, Zachary Blizzard Elbo Room. 9pm, $6.
Wounded Men 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 8pm.
Greg Zema vs. Lee Huff Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Chris Amberger Trio and Jazz Jam Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm, free.
Cosmo AlleyCats Le Colonial, 20 Cosmo Place, SF; www.lecolonialsf.com. 7-10pm.
Dink Dink Dink, Gaucho, Michael Abraham Amnesia. 7pm, free.
“Fourth Annual RRAZZiversary” Rrazz Room. 8pm, $75. Gala and benefit for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospotial with Natalie Douglas, Pete Escovedo, Juan Escovedo, Peter Michael Escovedo, and more.
Greg Gotelli Quartet Medjool, 2522 Mission, SF; www.medjoolsf.com. 6-9pm, free.
Ricardo Scales Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 6:30pm, $5.
Tom Scott & California Express Yoshi’s. 8pm, $22.
DANCE CLUBS
Booty Call Q-Bar, 456 Castro, SF; www.bootycallwednesdays.com. 9pm. Juanita MORE! and Joshua J host this dance party.
Coo-Yah! Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. DJs Daneekah and Green B spin reggae and dancehall with weekly guests.
KUSF-in-Exile DJ Night Monarch, 101 Sixth St., SF; www.monarchsf.com. 5:30-9:30pm.
Mary Go Round Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 10pm, $5. Drag with Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro, and Ginger Snap.
Megatallica Fiddler’s Green, 1333 Columbus, SF; www.megatallica.com. 7pm, free. Heavy metal hangout.
Spilt Milk Milk Bar. 9pm, free. With Kimmy Le Funk, King’s Ransom, Shaky Premise, and Taylor Fife.
Vespa Beat Bliss Bar, 4026 24th St., SF; www.blissbarsf.com. 9pm, free. MSK.fm spins raregrooves, electroswing, and boogie.
THURSDAY 22
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Black Milk 330 Ritch. 9pm.
Black White Red and Brown, Rebecca Pronsky 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm.
Cast Iron, White Orange, Case in Theory Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $7.
Daniel Castro Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Death Under Fire, Groovy Judy, Pissed Off Punk, Isaac Bear Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission, SF; www.haightashburystreetfair.org. 9:30pm, $7-$10. Haight-Ashbury Street Fair Battle of the Bands.
Dervish Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $20-$25.
Quinn Deveaux, Mark David Ashworth & Muralismo El Rio. 8pm, $5.
Doe Eye, Bins, Minor Kingdom Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $10.
Jackie Greene Bimbo’s. 7pm, $75. Blue Bear benefit.
Lee Huff vs. Joel Nelson Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9:30pm.
Paul Kelly Swedish American Hall. 7:30pm, $16.
Legendary Stardust Cowboy, Rock and Roll Adventure Kids, Shrouds Knockout. 9:30pm, $7.
Milagres, 123, Dandelion War Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $12.
MoonFox, Tiny Little Blackouts, Fleeting Trance Amnesia. 9pm.
Peter and the Test Tube Babies, Generators, Sydney Ducks, Guitar Gangsters Thee Parkside. 9pm, $15.
Stan Erhart Band Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Allen Stone, A B & the Sea, ZZ Ward Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $15.
2:54, Stripmall Architecture, popscene DJs Rickshaw Stop. 9:30pm, $10-$12.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Lynda Carter Rrazz Room. 8pm, $45-$55.
Casual, with live band Yoshi’s. 10:30pm, $22.
Electric Wire Hustle Yoshi’s Lounge. 10pm, $20.
Stompy Jones Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 7:30pm, $10.
Tom Lander and Friends Medjool, 2522 Mission, SF; www.medjoolsf.com. 6-9pm, free.
Grant Levin Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm, free.
“Many Styles – Many Streams” SF Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak, SF: www.sfjazz.org. 7:30pm, $5-$15. With SFJazz High School All-Stars Combo.
“Owana Salazar & Nathan Aweau: Hawaiian Harmonies” Yoshi’s. 8pm, $22.
“Take Heart: 2012 Concert to Benefit Bread and Roses” Regency Ballroom. 6-9:30pm, $75-$350. With Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88s, Mark Hummel and his Blues Buddies, and more.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Twang! Honky Tonk Fiddler’s Green, 1330 Columbus, SF; www.twanghonkytonk.com. 5pm. Live country music, dancing, and giveaways.
DANCE CLUBS
Afrolicious Elbo Room. 9:30pm, $7. With DJ/host Pleasuremaker and special guest Afromassivespin Afrobeat, Tropicália, electro, samba, and funk.
Get Low Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. Jerry Nice and Ant-1 spin Hip-Hop, 80’s and Soul with weekly guests.
Kitsune Club Night Mezzanine. 9pm, $15. With Crystal Fighters, Seventeen Evergreen, and Computer Magic.
Thursdays at the Cat Club Cat Club. 9pm, $6 (free before 9:30pm). Two dance floors bumpin’ with the best of 80s mainstream and underground with DJ’s Damon, Steve Washington, Dangerous Dan, and guests.
Tropicana Madrone Art Bar. 9pm, free. Salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and more with DJs Don Bustamante, Apocolypto, Sr. Saen, Santero, and Mr. E.
FRIDAY 23
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
COPS!, Gagakirise, VVDBLK Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $5.
DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Shortkut, Platurn Mighty. 9pm.
Shane Dwight Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Fishbone, Afrolicious, Year of the Dragon, Heart Touch Independent. 9pm, $20.
Hannah and Her Sisters, B.O.R.E.S, Cruel Summer, Permanent Collection Knockout. 9pm, $7.
Lee Huff, JC Rockit, Nathan Temby Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
King Tuff, Coconut Coolout, MOM, King Lollipop, Nectarine Pie Thee Parkside. 9pm, $10-$35.
Lucero Fillmore. 9pm.
Lost in the Trees, Poor Moon, Yellow Ostrich Bottom of the Hill. 10pm, $12.
“Opulent Temple Playa Launch 2012” Public Works. 9:30pm, $15-$20. With Popof.
Release the Sunbird, Birds & Batteries, Pree Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $12-$15.
Saviours, Holy Grail, Hazzards Cure Elbo Room. 9:30pm, $10-$13.
Sean Hughes Musical Showcase 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm.
7 Walkers Slim’s. 9pm, $25.
Todd Snider, David Jacobs-Strain Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $22.
Wallpaper, A-1, Parentz, DJ Jaysonik Rickshaw Stop. 8:30pm, $15.
Whiskerman, Song Preservation Society, Steve Taylor, Record Highs Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $10.
X-Static Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Yuksek, Tenderlions, Realboy Mezzanine. 9pm, $15.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
“AJA VU: The Music of Steely Dan” Yoshi’s. 8pm, $22; 10pm, $15.
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Bella Trio San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak, SF; www.bellatrio.us. 8pm.
Black Market Jazz Orchestra Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 9pm, $10.
Lynda Carter Rrazz Room. 8pm, $45-$55.
Emancipator, Shigeto, Marley Carroll Yoshi’s Lounge. 10pm, $20.
Bill Hsu, Tony Dryer, Jacob Felix Heule Artist’s Television Access, 992 Valencia, SF; www.atasite.org. 8Pm, $6.
“State of Art” Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, SF: www.sfjazz.org. 8pm, $25-$50. With Lizz Wright, Meklit Hadero.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Baxtalo Drom Amnesia. 9pm, $7-$10.
“Musaique: Music Without Boundaries” JCCSF, 3200 California, SF; www.jccsf.org. 8pm, $10-$15.
DANCE CLUBS
Blow Up with Ssion DNA Lounge. 10pm, $11-$15. With Jeffrey Paradise and Ava Berlin.
Fresh Beats: Project Sound 330 Ritch. 9:30pm. With DJs Ry Toast, Robskim Romero and more.
Joe Lookout, 3600 16th St.,SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 9pm. Eight rotating DJs, shirt-off drink specials.
Old School JAMZ El Rio. 9pm. Fruit Stand DJs spinning old school funk, hip-hop, and R&B.
Motown Memories Happy Hour Dance Party Project One, 251 Rhode Island, SF; www.projectonegallery.com. 6-9pm, free. With vinyl DJ Mick Flaire.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Pledge: Fraternal Lookout. 9pm, $3-$13. Benefiting LGBT and nonprofit organizations. Bottomless kegger cups and paddling booth with DJ Christopher B and DJ Brian Maier.
Vitalic DJ set 103 Harriet, SF; www.1015.com. 10pm, $15
SATURDAY 24
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Back Pages Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
B-Side Players, DJ Jeremiah Elbo Room. 10pm, $15.
Classics of Love, Joyce Manor, Gnarboots, Kill the Bats Bottom of the Hill. 8:30pm, $9.
Conspirator, Orchard Lounge, Wyllys, NVO Independent. 9pm, $22.
Cock Sparrer, Rancie, Factory Minds Warfield. 8pm, $32.
Rick Estrin & the Nightcats Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Good Old War, Belle Brigade, Family of the Year Slim’s. 9pm, $16.
Howler, Static Jacks, SorryEverAfter Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $10.
Junior Toots,Rocker-T, Fyah Squad Band, Midnight Sun Massive Pier 23, SF; www.juniortoots.com. 10pm, $10.
Lumineers, Y La Bamba Cafe Du Nord. 9:30pm, $10-$12.
Pine Box Boys, King City, Trainwreck Riders El Rio. 9pm, $8.
Rob Neely Band 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 9pm.
Say Anything, Kevin Devine & the Goddman Band, Fake Problems Regency Ballroom. 7:30pm, $21.
Todd Snider, David Jacobs-Strain Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $22.
Taxes, Team Candy, Michael James and the Dirty Suns Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $7-$10.
Nathan Temby, Rags Tuttle, Lee Huff Johnny Foley’s Dueling Pianos. 9pm.
Thee Oh Sees, White Mystery, Coathangers, Guantanamo Baywatch, Cyclops Thee Parkside. 9pm, $10.
Tough Shits, Dukes of Hamburg, Welcome Home Walker, Gravy’s Drop, Wild One Thee Parkside. 2pm, $7.
Quantic, Fort Knox 5, Thunderball, All Good Funk Alliance Mezzanine. 9pm, $18.
Y&T Fillmore. 8pm.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Lynda Carter Rrazz Room. 8pm, $45-$55.
Eric McFadden Trio Yoshi’s. 10:30pm, $18.
Lynn Ruth Miller & Friends, Tom Shaw Trio Martuni’s, 4 Valencia, SF; (415) 241-0205. 7pm, $7.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Bluegrass Bonanza: James King Band Plough and Stars. 9:30pm, $10.
“Drone Magic: San Francisco International Bagpipe Festival” Croatian American Cultural Center, 60 Onodaga, SF; www.croatianamericanweb.org. 5-11:30pm, $15.
Saturday Night Salsa Ramp, 855 Francois, SF; www.facebook.com/therampsf. 5:30pm, $10.
DANCE CLUBS
Bootie SF: The Monster Show DNA Lounge. 9pm, $10-$20. Drag mashup show, Faroff, Mykill, Death Guild, and more.
Go Bang! Deco Lounge, 510 Larkin, SF; www.gobangsf.com. With Shawn Ryan, Tres Johnson, Smac, Steve Fabus, and more.
Icee Hot presents Nina Kraviz, Rolando Public Works. 9:30pm, $10.
Mango El Rio. 3-8:30pm, $8-$10. Sweet sexy fun for women with DJs Edaj, Marcella, Ola, and La Coqui.
Nit Grit & Two Fresh Mighty. 10pm.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Rocket Rickshaw Stop. 10pm, $7. Rocket Collective DJ crew performs, benefiting Camp Mystopia.
Shine On Knockout. 10pm, $5. Indie pop, dream pop, and shoegaze with DJ Jamie James, Placentina, Little Amy, and Yule Be Sorry.
SUNDAY 25
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Cuts, Audacity, Cosmonauts, Dominant Legs, Burnt Ones, Cumstain Thee Parkside. 2pm, $7.
Marcus Foster, Sam Bradley Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $12.
French Cassettes, Animal Lore, Bruised Heels, Nicky Weinbach Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 8pm, $5-$8.
Sprout, Jacob Savage 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm.
Amy Ray, Lindsey Fuller Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $16-$18.
Terry Savastano Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Strange Boys, Sir Lord Von Raven, Pangea, Los Vigilantes, Junk Species Thee Parkside. 8pm, $10.
Ting Tings Fillmore. 8pm.
We Came As Romans, Emmure, Bless the Fall, Woe s Me Regency Ballroom.7pm, $23.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Lynda Carter Rrazz Room. 7pm, $45-$55.
Jesus Diaz Y Su QBA Yoshi’s. 7pm, $16.
“Future of Flamenco” Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, SF: www.sfjazz.org. 7pm, $25-$65. With Vincente Amigo.
Carl Lockett and Vicky Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm, free.
“Prince and the Showboy: Faith Prince and Jason Graae” Rrazz Room. 3pm, $40.
San Francisco Contemporary Music Players ODC Dance Commons, 351 Shotwell, SF; www.sfcmp.org. 4:30pm, $5-$10.
Suzanna Smith Bliss Bar, 4026 24 St., SF; www.blissbar.com. 4:30-7:30pm, $10.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
GuruGanesha Band Yoga Tree, 97 Collingwood, SF; www.yogatreesf.com. 8pm, $20-$25.
Mike + Ruthy celebrate Woody Guthrie Noh Space, 2840 Mariposa, SF; www.mikeandruthy.com. 7pm, $10-$15.
Twang Sundays Thee Parkside. 4pm, free. With Roland Finn and the Corburns.
DANCE CLUBS
Batcave Club 93, 93 9th St, SF 10pm, $5. Death rock, goth, and post-punk with Steeplerot, XChrisT, Necromos and c_death.
Dub Mission Elbo Room. 9pm, $6. Dub, dubstep, and roots with DJ Sep, Maneesh the Twister, and guest Spliff Skankin.
45 Club Knockout. 10pm, free. Funky soul with selectors English Steve, Dirty Dishes, and dX the Funky Granpaw.
Jock Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 3pm, $2. Raise money for LGBT sports teams while enjoying DJs and drink specials.
La Pachanga Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission, SF; www.thebluemacawsf.com. 6pm, $10. Salsa dance party with live Afro-Cuban salsa bands.
MONDAY 26
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Brian Bergeron Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Dante Counterstamp, Body Parts, Solander, Emperor X Knockout. 9pm, $8.
Prizehog, Moira Scar, Diskrepant, Swaninfant Elbo Room. 9pm, $6.
Tony Sly Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $7-$10.
White Rabbits, Gull, Young Evils Independent. 8pm, $15.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Bossa Nova Tunnel Top, 601 Bush, SF; (415) 722-6620. 8-11:30pm, free. Live acoustic Bossa Nova.
Edgardo Cambon and his 5tet Yoshi’s. 8pm, $16.
“Prince and the Showboy: Faith Prince and Jason Graae” Rrazz Room. 8pm, $40.
San Francisco Contemporary Music Players Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness, SF; www.sfcmp.org. 8pm, $10-$30.
Jaz Sawyer Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm, free.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Earl Brothers Amnesia. 9pm.
Steve Lucky’s Hammond Cheese Combo Club Deluxe, 1511 Haight, SF; www.sfclubdeluxe.com. 7pm, $5.
DANCE CLUBS
Death Guild DNA Lounge. 9:30pm, $3-5. Gothic, industrial, and synthpop with Joe Radio, Decay, and Melting Girl.
Krazy Mondays Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission, SF; www.thebeautybar.com. 10pm, free. Hip-hop and other stuff.
M.O.M. Madrone Art Bar. 6pm, free. DJs Timoteo Gigante, Gordo Cabeza, and Chris Phlek playing all Motown every Monday.
Sausage Party Rosamunde Sausage Grill, 2832 Mission, SF; (415) 970-9015. 6:30-9:30pm, free. DJ Dandy Dixon spins vintage rock, R&B, global beats, funk, and disco at this happy hour sausage-shack gig.
Vibes’N’Stuff El Amigo Bar, 3355 Mission, SF; (415) 852-0092. 10pm, free. Conscious jazz and hip-hop from 1960s-early ’90s with DJs Luce Lucy, Vinnie Esparza, and more.
TUESDAY 27
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Jeff Bergey, High Beamz 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm.
Black Tusk, East of the Wall, Name, DJ Rob Metal Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $8-$10.
Chuckleberries, Female Trouble, Orgres Knockout. 10pm, $6.
Ani DiFranco, Seth Glier Fillmore. 8pm.
Nuclear Death Wish, Ninni Morgia & Silvia Kastel, Black Snakes Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Kendrick Lamar, Hopsin, Iggy Azalea Regency Ballroom. 8pm, $30.
Midi Matilda, Peck the Twon Crier Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $10.
Mr. Gnome, Electric Shepherd & Outlaw, Plastic Villians Thee Parkside. 8pm, $8.
Musical Art Quintet, Vytal Theory Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, free.
Michael Rose, Reggae Angels, DJ Veyn Independent. 9pm, $25.
Stan Erhart Band Johnny Foley’s. 9pm, free.
Wonder Years, Polar Bear Club, Transit, Story So Far Slim’s. 7:30pm, $14-$16.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Citizens Jazz Yoshi’s Lounge. 6:30pm, free.
“Prince and the Showboy: Faith Prince and Jason Graae” Rrazz Room. 8pm, $40.
Quincy Troupe with the Broun Fellinis Yoshi’s. 8pm, $18.
DANCE CLUBS
Eclectic Company Skylark, 9pm, free. DJs Tones and Jaybee spin old school hip hop, bass, dub, glitch, and electro.
Post-Dubstep Tuesdays Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521.10pm, free. DJs Dnae Beats, Epcot, Footwerks spin UK Funky, Bass Music. Study Hall John Colins Lounge, 138 Minna, SF; www.johncolins.com. 9pm. Hip-hop, dancehall, and Bay slaps with DJ Left Lane.
Music Listings
Music listings are compiled by Emily Savage. Since club life is unpredictable, it’s a good idea to call ahead or check the venue’s website to confirm bookings and hours. Prices are listed when provided to us. Visit www.sfbg.com/venue-guide for venue information. Submit items for the listings at listings@sfbg.com. For further information on how to submit items for the listings, see Picks.
WEDNESDAY 14
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Damir Johnny Foley’s Irish House. 9pm, free.
David Landon Band Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $15.
Fulton and the 44th, Threat Level Orange Rickshaw Stop. 6pm, $12. Benefits Boys Hope Girls Hope.
Knux, Vibrant Sound, Cuss Cafe Du Nord. 9:30pm, $10-12.
Movine Company Revolution Café. 8:30pm, free.
Mt Hammer, Juanita and the Rabbit El Rio. 9pm, $5.
Raincoats, Grass Widow Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $20-22.
RedCardiacs Fly, PG13, Surplus 1980 Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $7.
Tambo Rays, Poor Sons, Cool Ghouls Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $5-8.
Y Axes, Snipers!, Maere, New Year Sun Bear Bottom of the Hill. 8:30pm, $8.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Cosmo AlleyCats Le Colonial, 20 Cosmo Place, SF; www.lecolonialsf.com. 7-10pm.
Dink Dink Dink, Gaucho, Michael Abraham Amnesia. 7pm, free.
Greg Gotelli Quartet Medjool, 2522 Mission, SF; www.medjoolsf.com. 6-9pm, free.
Ricardo Scales Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 6:30pm, $5.
Pamela Z Meridian Gallery, 535 Powell, SF; (415) 398-7229. 7:30pm.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Carla Selvin 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm.
DANCE CLUBS
Aisle 45 Elbo Room. 9pm, $5. With DJs Mauby, Mo-Luxx, and Sureshot spinning vinyl soul, funk, disco, and boogie.
Booty Call Q-Bar, 456 Castro, SF; www.bootycallwednesdays.com. 9pm. Juanita MORE! and Joshua J host this dance party.
Coo-Yah! Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. DJs Daneekah and Green B spin reggae and dancehall with weekly guests.
Mary Go Round Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 10pm, $5. Drag with Suppositori Spelling, Mercedez Munro, and Ginger Snap.
Megatallica Fiddler’s Green, 1333 Columbus, SF; www.megatallica.com. 7pm, free. Heavy metal hangout.
Vespa Beat Bliss Bar, 4026 24th St., SF; www.blissbarsf.com. 9pm, free. MSK.fm spins raregrooves, electroswing, and boogie.
THURSDAY 15
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Balkan Beat Box Fillmore. 8pm, $22.50.
Michael Gira (Swans), Sir Richard Bishop Great American Music Hall. 8pm, $19-23.
Gunshy Johnny Foley’s Irish House. 9pm, free.
Jenni and the Jerks, Whoa Nellies Thee Parkside. 9pm, $7.
Laurie Morvan Band Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $18.
Nightgowns, Standard Poodle, Bad Boys, Big No El Rio. 8pm, $6.
Earston Pearcy Revolution Café. 8:30pm, free.
Pretty Reckless, Parlor Mob, Hollywood Kills Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $15.
San Cha Black Glitter 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 9pm.
Robert Schwartzman, Relationship, Jamestown Revival Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $10.
Tied to the Branches, Yes Go’s, Der Spazm Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $6.
Jody Watley Rrazz Room. 8pm, $40-45.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Tom Lander and Friends Medjool, 2522 Mission, SF; www.medjoolsf.com. 6-9pm, free.
Stompy Jones Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 7:30pm, $10.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Karan Casey and John Doyle Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $15-20.
Gayle Lynn and the Hired Hands Atlas Café. 8-10pm, free.
Twang! Honky Tonk Fiddler’s Green, 1330 Columbus, SF; www.twanghonkytonk.com. 5pm. Live country music, dancing, and giveaways.
DANCE CLUBS
Afrolicious Elbo Room. 9:30pm, $5. With DJ-host Pleasuremaker and special guest DJ Nappy.
Get Low Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521. 10pm, free. Jerry Nice and Ant-1 spin Hip-Hop, 80’s and Soul with weekly guests.
O.K. Hole Amnesia. 9pm, $5-17. Live music, DJs, and visuals.
Popscene Rickshaw Stop. 10pm, $7. With DJs Omar, Miles, and guest DJ Party Ben.
Thursdays at the Cat Club Cat Club. 9pm, $6 (free before 9:30pm). Two dance floors bumpin’ with the best of 80s mainstream and underground with DJ’s Damon, Steve Washington, Dangerous Dan, and guests.
Tropicana Madrone Art Bar. 9pm, free. Salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, and more with DJs Don Bustamante, Apocolypto, Sr. Saen, Santero, and Mr. E.
FRIDAY 16
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Congress Hotel Utah. 9pm, $10.
Hugh Cornwall and Clem Burke, Glen Matlock Red Devil Lounge. 8pm, $20.
Keith Crossan Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Diabla 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm.
Drive By Truckers, Robert Ellis Fillmore. 9pm, $25.
Ed Schrader’s Music Beat, Preteen, Re-Volts Thee Parkside. 9pm, $7.
Feed Me With Teeth, AC Slater Regency Ballroom. 9pm, $32.
Hot Buttered Rum, Cornmeal Great American Music Hall. 9pm, $21.
Native Elements, My Peoples Elbo Room. 10pm, $10.
Puscifer, Carina Round Palace of Fine Arts. 8pm, $55.
DJ Questlove, DJ Mark Divita Independent. 9pm, $30.
Shrouded Strangers, Range of Light Wilderness, Sad Vicious Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $6.
Street Dogs, Devil’s Brigade, Old Man Markley, Murder the Stout Slim’s. 8pm, $16.
Top Secret Band Johnny Foley’s Irish House. 9pm, free.
Jody Watley Rrazz Room. 8pm, $40-45.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
Black Market Jazz Orchestra Top of the Mark, 999 California, SF; www.topofthemark.com. 9pm, $10.
Emily Anne Revolution Café. 9pm, free.
MegaFlame Big Band and Cabaret, Gomorran Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Nice Guy Trio Bottom of the Hill. 9:30pm, $12.
West Coast Ramblers 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 10pm.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Eoin Harrington Irish Session Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $15-20.
Fall Risk, Belle Monroe and Her Brewglass Boys, Courtney Jeans Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $12-15.
Going-Away Party, Old Jawbone Plough and Stars. 9:30pm, $6-10.
Matt Lax and Nearly Beloved, Bootcuts Make-Out Room. 7:30pm, $8.
DANCE CLUBS
Blow Up vs Adult Dance Party DNA Lounge. 10pm, $10. Hosted by Ava Berlin and guest host Eric Belladonna, with Jefferey Paradise vs Basura, and more.
Hella Tight Amnesia. 10pm, $5. With Mr. December.
Layo and Bushwacka, Voodoo Loft with Brandt Brauer Frick and Ripperton Public Works. 9:30pm, $20.
Lindstrøm, Magic Touch, Conor, Sonar Mezzanine. 9pm, $18.
Old School JAMZ El Rio. 9pm. Fruit Stand DJs spinning old school funk, hip-hop, and R&B.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Three Kinds of Stupid Dance Party Rickshaw Stop. 9pm, $7. With DJ Brother "Birthday Boy" Grim and Senor BAS, and German-style ping pong hosted by American Tripps.
DJ What’s His Fuck Riptide Tavern. 9pm, free. Old-school punk rock and other gems.
SATURDAY 17
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Alabaster Choad, Soda Machine, Rabbles Hemlock Tavern. 9:30pm, $6.
Axe Wound, Fucktard, Lost Puppy Thee Parkside. 3pm, free.
Culann’s Hounds, Victim’s Family, Shana Morrison Slim’s. 9pm, $20.
Sage Francis, Metermaids Independent. 9pm, $20.
Get Dead, Toyboat Toyboat Toyboat, Jonny Mac and the Downtown Hawks Hemlock Tavern. 5pm, $5.
Go Time!, Ruleta Rusa, Side Effects, Nerv, Let It Bleed Knockout. 4pm, $6.
La Plebe, Snake Cranium, Fucking Buckaroos El Rio. 10pm, $8.
Mama Crow Viracocha, 998 Valencia, SF; www.mamacrowmusic.com. 10pm.
Mandatory Merle 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 9pm.
Peter Murphy Yoshi’s San Francisco. 8 and 10pm, $30-35.
Obo Martin, Barbary Ghosts, Freddi Price, Kelly McFarling Amnesia. 8pm, $10.
Royal Deuces Riptide Tavern. 9pm, free.
Skin Divers Johnny Foley’s Irish House. 9pm, free.
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Biscuits and Blues. 8 and 10pm, $20.
Swingin’ Utters, Struts, Sharp Objects Thee Parkside. 9pm, $15.
Waterstrider, Drms, Buttercream Gang Bottom of the Hill. 10pm, $10.
Jody Watley Rrazz Room. 7 and 9:30pm, $40-45.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Audium 1616 Bush, SF; www.audium.org. 8:30pm, $20. Theater of sound-sculptured space.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Lucia Comnes, Gasmen, Jaunting Martyrs Cafe Du Nord. 9pm, $17-20.
Eoin Harrington Irish Session Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $15-20.
Go Van Gogh Revolution Café. 9pm, free.
Kafana Balkan, Brass Menazeri, DJ Zeljko Rickshaw Stop. 9pm, $10.
Saturday Night Salsa Ramp, 855 Francois, SF; www.facebook.com/therampsf. 5:30pm, $10.
Craig Ventresco and Meredith Axelrod Atlas Café. 4-6pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Bootie SF: St. Paddy’s Mashup Party DNA Lounge. 9pm, $10-20. With Hubba Hubba Review, DJs Tripp and Ajax, and more.
Lee Burridge Public Works. 9:30pm, $25.
Fringe Madrone Art Bar. 9pm, $5. Indie music video dance party with DJ Blondie K and subOctave.
MartyParty: Six Shots Tour Mighty. 9pm. Dubstep, hip-hop, and big-bass bangers.
Paris to Dakar Little Baobab, 3388 19th St, SF; (415) 643-3558. 10pm, $5. Afro and world music with rotating DJs including Stepwise, Steve, Claude, Santero, and Elembe.
Smiths Night SF Rock-It Room. 9pm, free. Revel in 80s music from the Smiths, Joy Division, New Order, and more.
Radio Franco Bissap, 3372 19th St, SF; (415) 826 9287. 6 pm. Rock, Chanson Francaise, Blues. Senegalese food and live music.
Saturday Night Soul Party Elbo Room. 10pm, $5-10. With DJs Lucky, Paul Paul, and Phengren Oswald spinning ’60s soul 45s.
Wild Nights Kok BarSF, 1225 Folsom, SF; www.kokbarsf.com. 9pm, $3. With DJ Frank Wild.
SUNDAY 18
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Amazing Embarassonic Human Karaoke Machine, Metal Circus Bottom of the Hill. 3pm, $12.
Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, Black Cobra, Pins of Light Thee Parkside. 8pm, $10.
Feedtime, Dead Meat, MUSK Hemlock Tavern. 6pm, $10.
HowellDevine Revolution Café. 8:30pm, free.
Hungry, Hungry Ghost, Collin Ludlow-Mattson and the Folks, Grand Lodge Viracocha, 998 Valencia, SF; www.viracochasf.com. 8pm.
Hypnotist Collectors, Gypsy Moonlight Band, Assateague Amnesia. 9pm, $7.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Uri Caine with John Hébert and Ben Perowsky SF Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak, SF; www.sfjazz.org. 8pm, $20-35.
Sandy Cressman and Homenagem Brasileira Bliss Bar, 4026 24th St, SF; www.blissbarsf.com. 4:30pm, $10.
Robert Glasper Experiment Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $20-25.
ScubaCat 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 9pm.
FOLK/WORLD/COUNTRY
Twang Sundays Thee Parkside. 4pm, free. With Roland Finn and the Corburns.
DANCE CLUBS
Batcave Club 93, 93 9th St, SF 10pm, $5. Death rock, goth, and post-punk with Steeplerot, XChrisT, Necromos and c_death.
Daytime Realness El Rio. 3pm, free. Drag, dancing, and disorder with Heklina, Stanley Frank, and DJ Carnita, and more.
Death Guild Nineteenth Anniversary: Stromkern DNA Lounge. 9pm, $17. Industrial with Stromkern and Inure performing live, DJs Decay, Melting Girl, and more.
Dub Mission Elbo Room. 9pm, $6. DJs Sep, Ludichris, and guest Widsom spin dub, dubstep, roots, and dancehall.
Jock Lookout, 3600 16th St, SF; www.lookoutsf.com. 3pm, $2. Raise money for LGBT sports teams while enjoying DJs and drink specials.
La Pachanga Blue Macaw, 2565 Mission, SF; www.thebluemacawsf.com. 6pm, $10. Salsa dance party with live Afro-Cuban salsa bands.
MONDAY 19
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Dan Bern Cafe Du Nord. 8pm, $20.
Damir Johnny Foley’s Irish House. 9pm, free.
Arnold McCuller Yoshi’s San Francisco. 8pm, $22.
Needtobreathe, Ben Rector Fillmore. 8pm, $25.
Skream and Benga, Alvin Risk, Sgt Pokes, Artwork and Hijak Regency Ballroom. 8pm, $27.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Bossa Nova Tunnel Top, 601 Bush, SF; (415) 722-6620. 8-11:30pm, free. Live acoustic Bossa Nova.
DANCE CLUBS
Death Guild 19th Anniversary: DJ Night DNA Lounge. 9pm, $5-10. Industrial with DJs Decay, Melting Girl, Sage, and Lexor.
Krazy Mondays Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission, SF; www.thebeautybar.com. 10pm, free. Hip-hop and other stuff.
M.O.M. Madrone Art Bar. 6pm, free. DJs Timoteo Gigante, Gordo Cabeza, and Chris Phlek playing all Motown every Monday.
Sausage Party Rosamunde Sausage Grill, 2832 Mission, SF; (415) 970-9015. 6:30-9:30pm, free. DJ Dandy Dixon spins vintage rock, R&B, global beats, funk, and disco at this happy hour sausage-shack gig.
Vibes’N’Stuff El Amigo Bar, 3355 Mission, SF; (415) 852-0092. 10pm, free. Conscious jazz and hip-hop from 1960s-early ’90s with DJs Luce Lucy, Vinnie Esparza, and more.
TUESDAY 20
ROCK/BLUES/HIP-HOP
Adoration 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 7pm.
Jeff Bergey 50 Mason Social House, SF; www.50masonsocialhouse.com. 10pm.
Deicide, Jungle Rot, Abigail Williams, Lecherous Nocturne Regency Ballroom. 8pm, $28.
Kate Fiano, Endoxi El Rio. 7pm, free.
Great Apes, Daikon, Know Your Saints, Mud Mouth, DJ Space Hunter Knockout. 9:30pm, $6.
John Lawton Trio Johnny Foley’s Irish House. 9pm, free.
Kaiser Chiefs, Walk the Moon, Transfer Fillmore. 8pm, $25.
Loney Dear, Yesway, Will Sprott Bottom of the Hill. 9pm, $12.
Nokies!, Akabane Vulgars on Strong Bypass, ZZZs Independent. 8pm, $15.
Only You, Red Mars Sky Brick and Mortar Music Hall. 9pm, $8-10.
Dustin Wong, Woodsman, Moonbell Hemlock Tavern. 9pm, $7.
JAZZ/NEW MUSIC
Ettrick, Horaflora, Blood Wedding, William Winant Percussion Group Amnesia. 9:45pm, $6.
Manny Moka and the Band on Fire Yoshi’s San Francisco. 8pm, $16.
Panique Revolution Café. 8:30pm, free.
DANCE CLUBS
Brazilian Wax Elbo Room. 9pm, $7. With resident DJs Carioca and P-Shot.
Death Guild Nineteenth Anniversary: Everything Goes Cold DNA Lounge. 9pm, $10. Industrial with Everything Goes Cold, Cynical Mass, Chapter One, and Limnus performing live, DJs Decay, Melting Girl, and more.
Eclectic Company Skylark, 9pm, free. DJs Tones and Jaybee spin old school hip hop, bass, dub, glitch, and electro.
Post-Dubstep Tuesdays Som., 2925 16th St, SF; (415) 558-8521.10pm, free. DJs Dnae Beats, Epcot, Footwerks spin UK Funky, Bass Music.
Study Hall John Colins Lounge, 138 Minna, SF; www.johncolins.com. 9pm. Hip-hop, dancehall, and Bay slaps with DJ Left Lane.
Punk rock Robin Hoods
MUSIC In today’s modern music world, when iTunes and MP3s have dominated the mainstream market, and digital distribution is now the norm, a lot of vinyl aficionados wax nostalgic about the thrill of buying a new record, pulling out the disc, checking out the gatefold art, reading the liner notes, and enjoying a multifaceted musical experience.
Although vinyl records obviously never really went away, the quality of releases declined steadily over the years as consumer demand waned and the number of manufacturers around the world dwindled. But that void has been filled by — among other indie labels — local imprint Pirates Press Records. The independent manufacturer and record label has been reissuing Cock Sparrer’s older records; it also released a live LP/DVD, Back In SF, recorded in 2009 at the Pirates Press fifth anniversary party at Great American Music Hall.
Eric Mueller, 31, started Pirates Press in 2004 out of a love for vinyl, after he grew disillusioned with the way he saw another manufacturer he was working for treating their clients and employees.
“I decided to take my business and hard work and put it elsewhere, and did it with people who were of like-minded motivations,” says Mueller in his office in Potrero Hill, surrounded by an array of records and posters that Pirates Press made. He added, “We’re all super big vinyl nerds — it’s fun to make records, and we enjoy collecting the products that we make.”
That mindset, that a record doesn’t have to simply be a medium by which one listens to music, is palpable when browsing through the company’s releases. Brightly colored vinyl, picture discs, and even specially-shaped records — designed locally, and manufactured at a special pressing plant in the Czech Republic — display the label’s rich artistry and imaginative outlook on the industry.
“We’ve developed a lot of new products and technologies — we have proprietary software and hardware that allows us to cut records in a completely unique way from every other manufacturer,” says Mueller.
Another example of the company’s innovation is its current focus on flexis — thin, flexible discs that were popular inserts in magazines and other publications in the past, but have mostly ceased to be made. Thanks to three years worth of work by Pirate Matt Jones, 29, advances in materials and manufacturing have helped Pirates Press make flexis that sound far superior to those of the past — the company is even starting to make paper postcards with grooves that play music.
The label, which pressed nearly 1.75 million records last year, has certainly grown since it began as a bedroom operation, but the initial goals remain the same: try to make the process as easy as possible for all involved — something Mueller proudly stands behind.
Mueller is also proud of the artists that Pirates Press Records is releasing: punk icons such as Cock Sparrer along with up-and-coming local bands.
“It’s like ‘punk rock Robin Hood’ in a sense,” Mueller says. “I can make money pressing records for everybody under the sun, big label, small label — and turn around and take some of our profits and reinvest them into music that everybody in the office stands behind.”