Wreckless Strangers return to Sweetwater this Thursday to celebrate the release of their new EP, Blue Sky Fantasy.
Wreckless Strangers is a collective of six friends and musicians carrying the torch for San Francisco’s grand rock ‘n’ roll tradition. Their unique stew of “Bay Area Gumbo” melds the contemporary blues stylings of Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs; the songwriting sensibilities of Sons of Champlin and Fleetwood Mac; the swashbuckling Americana of the Lost Planet Airmen and Peter Rowan; and the funk of Sly Stone and Tower of Power with a dash of Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane for flavor and unpredictability.
Their latest collection is a sonic adventure that showcases the band’s evolution with a cohesive blend of tracks that highlight their range and artistic growth. Blue Sky Fantasy offers a dynamic mix of powerful guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and stand-out vocals.
Opening the show will be the Beau Beau Band, a group known for their upbeat, groovy, and danceable sound, combining rhythm & blues, funk, soul, and New Orleans music.
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Tickets: $26.28
Join the Lighthouse Bar & Grill this Saturday for a night of soulful melodies & smooth jazz in honor of the great Nat King Cole.
Sit back, relax, and let the music transport you to another era. Enjoy classics performed by Bay Area artist Gene Barnes, featuring Tia Phillips performing select Natalie Cole hits. It promises to be a memorable evening filled with timeless classics and unforgettable tunes. Don't miss out on this special tribute to a music icon.
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Tickets: $23.18
Dinner reservations can be made at the restaurant on Opentable or by calling (415) 381-4400.
Stymie & The Pimp Jones Luv Orchestra, a 12-piece, all original funk/soul/ska band, is coming to Mac's at 19 Broadway this Saturday. Get ready to dance all night long!
Singer/songwriter Sean “Stymie” Sharp launched the band in 1996. The first lineup featured Joe “Mojo” Powell, a featured harmonizer and hype man who still elevates the band today. The band soon proved itself to be stupendous live, voted Best Funk Band in SF Weekly. While it has enjoyed the honor of opening gigs for the likes of Earth, Wind, & Fire, Fred Wesley, Digital Underground, and Billy Preston over the years, Stymie and the PJLO has been packing ‘em in with its own headlining shows for over a decade and a half - and still counting.
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Tickets: $10
Sweetwater Music Hall is thrilled to present Lebo and Friends this Saturday, celebrating the 50th birthday of Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, the Bay Area’s beloved six-string virtuoso, singer, and bandleader. Best known for his work with ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra), Phil Lesh & Friends, and several other prominent acts in the jam-band scene, Lebo is renowned for his one-of-a-kind versatility, deft songcraft, and irresistible charm.
Possessing a signature tone, the vehicle for his fluid, buttery sound is a flat top acoustic guitar that he has personally sliced and diced into an electric flat top, with a vintage style humbucker pickup. Inherently committed to an improvisational approach, Lebo embodies the realm of melodic and soulful sounds.
The evening will feature an all-star lineup of musical friends: including: Vicki Randle (Percussion, Vocals; The Tonight Show Band), Steve Adams (Bass; ALO), Trevor Garrod (Keys; Tea Leaf Green), and Scott Rager (Drums; Tea Leaf Green)
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Tickets: $37.50
Marin Jazz presents a Duke Ellington Tribute starring Kim Nalley & Paula West with Musical Director Tammy Hall this Saturday at the Marin Center.
The tribute to Duke Ellington's timeless classic "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" promises to be an extraordinary celebration of jazz, featuring the mesmerizing talents of singer Kim Nalley & the outstanding SF Jazz Stylist Paula West, with amazing original charts by Tammy Hall, Musical Director.
Duke Ellington is an American icon who changed how the world heard music. An outstanding musician, charismatic band leader, and prolific composer, the Washington, D.C. native was an innovator across an expansive and eclectic range of styles…from pop and theatrical to swing, fusion, and beyond.
See what’s coming and join the party at Marin Jazz!
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Tickets: $65 (General Admission); $70 (V.I.P.)
HopMonk Tavern's Blackout Wednesday show features The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones with The Marinfidels. It's the ultimate battle of songs from two iconic bands with crowd input as to which band wins.
The Marinfidels bring a legacy of music making that hails from the golden era of pop with a band of six musicians whose collective careers have put them in front of thousands of people around the globe and on stages with some of the bay area’s and the nation’s most revered artists. Their mission is to delight and entertain audiences with the music that most inspired them and influenced the popular culture of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s.
Come sing and dance to your favorite songs and vote for your favorite band!
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Tickets: $20 (Advance); $25 (Day of the show)
