Music Listings

Pub date May 29, 2012
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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 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. * *