Kanekoa, one of Hawaii’s premier live music experiences, is paying tribute to the Grateful Dead at The Junction this Thursday.
Playing what is described as “ukulele-powered Hawaiian jam-rock,” Kanekoa's music is based on the untapped potential of the electrified Hawaiian ukulele. Guided by the culture and land of Hawai‘i, the band is right at home playing any type of genre from traditional Hawaiian to 80’s Pop to Jamband Blues, uniquely offering their signature electric ukulele sound to everything they play. Wherever this band plays people are mesmerized, they have caught the ear of some of the biggest names in music including Mick Fleetwood, Los Lobos, and Bill Kreutzman from the Grateful Dead who even called Kanekoa, “The Hawaiian Grateful Dead”.
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Tickets: $$25
Soul Ska is performing a Bob Marley birthday tribute at the new Paper Mill Creek Saloon this Friday.
Soul Ska is a Bay Area collective with a fresh take on the classic ska/rocksteady idiom. The 9-piece band is comprised of veteran members of Bay Area bands such as Vinyl, Stymie & the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, The Right Time, Albino!, El Radio Fantastique, Jethro Jeremiah Band and more. Drawing equally from the original Jamaican first wave as well as the British second wave, the band’s rootsy, upbeat sound leans heavily on vocal harmony and a three-piece horn section.
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No Cover.
CARNAVAL!, the Bay Area's premier Santana tribute band, is making it debut at Rancho Nicasio this Friday.
Comprised of seasoned musicians deeply rooted in the Bay Area's rich musical tapestry, CARNAVAL! faithfully recreates the soulful rhythms and fiery guitar solos that have defined Santana’s music for over five decades. From timeless classics like “Black Magic Woman” and “Oye Como Va” to contemporary favorites, every performance is a journey through the legendary band’s diverse catalog.
Get ready for a night of unforgettable music, dancing, and celebration!
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Tickets: $35
** Dinner is NOT included in the ticket price.
New Monsoon returns to Sweetwater this Saturday with F.A.T. Betty.
New Monsoon's music is a unique blend of both electric and acoustic sounds, sophisticated song craft, and infectious grooves. Now well into its third decade, and celebrating over 25 years of making music, this Marin-based band has performed at music festivals and high profile venues throughout the country including Red Rocks, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, The Fillmore West, and High Sierra Music Festival.
F.A.T. Betty is a teen rock band that plays originals and high-energy covers. Their sound is a unique mixture of sophisticated rock, funk, and jazz, performing excellent renditions of songs by bands including Rush, Led Zeppelin, and Steely Dan. Winner of 2025 Teen Battle of the Bands in both Marin and San Francisco, the band has played at Haight-Ashbury Music Fest and have headlined San Anselmo’s Live on the Avenue.
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Tickets: $37.60
When Doves Cry - The Prince Tribute Show is coming to HopMonk Novato this Saturday.
This multi-talented 8-piece band performs Prince’s iconic “Purple Rain” album in its entirety, as well as all of Prince’s greatest hits and deep cuts. You’ll hear Prince performed in a way that will take you back to that first time you heard his musical genius. This is an exciting concert experience you won’t want to miss!
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Tickets: $33.68
Marin Theatre Company (MTC) kicks off 2026 with Anton Chekhov's classic, The Cherry Orchard (January 29 - February 22).
American Conservatory Theater Artistic Director Emerita Carey Perloff, who helmed Marin Theatre’s wildly successful production of “Waste” last season, returns to direct the Russian playwright’s final work. Set at the turn of the 20th century, an aristocratic matriarch returns home to her family’s estate, which has fallen into debt. The house and beautiful cherry orchard are set to be auctioned off while the family resists solutions, desperate to preserve their way of life and ignore the changing times.
Director Perloff leads a stellar cast of Bay Area theatre veterans including Lance Gardner, Liz Mbong Sklar, Anthony Fusco, Danny Scheie, Leontyne Mbele-, Jomar Tagatac, Howard Swain, Joseph Patrick O’Malley, Rosie Hallett, and Anna Takayo, alongside New York actors Molly Ranson and Joel Morel.
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Tickets: $59 (General Admission); $35 (Under 35); $15 (Student)
Marin Jazz presents Freda Payne live at The Lark Theater on Saturday, February 14th.
Treat your Valentine (or yourself) to an evening of romance and soul with the legendary jazz singer. Best known for her iconic 1970 hit Band of Gold, Payne began her career as a jazz vocalist in the early 1960s— inspired by the trailblazing women who shaped the genre.
Now, six decades later, she returns to her jazz roots with a heartfelt tribute to the Queens of Jazz, celebrating the timeless artistry of Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Carmen McRae, and more. Expect elegance, emotion, and a voice that still knows exactly how to tell a love story.
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Tickets: $75 (General Admission); $85 (V.I.P. Seating)
