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Top Shows (week of 8/8)

Great concerts and shows coming to a stage near you.

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Recommendation  #1
The Junction

Kanekoaone of Hawaii’s premier live music experiences, is paying tribute to The Allman Brothers at The Junction this Tuesday.

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: $30

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HOURS:
Tuesday, August 11th: 6pm-9pm
Recommendation #2
Visit Novato

End summer with a bang before the kids head back to school at Novato’s Rock the Block, one of the biggest street parties of the year!

Join the fun this Thursdayvas Grant Avenue transforms into a lively outdoor celebration filled with live music, great food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of dancing under the summer sky.

Taking the stage is Pop Rocks, one of the Bay Area’s favorite cover bands, bringing the party with hits from the ’80s, ’90s, and beyond.

🍺 Beer, wine & cocktails

🍴 Local food vendors

🎶 Live music & dancing

☀️ Summer vibes in the heart of Downtown Novato

Bring your friends & family, and soak up one of the final big nights of summer as the community comes together to eat, drink, and dance.

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HOURS:
Thursday, August 13th: 6pm-9pm
Recommendation #3
The City of Sausalito

Sausalito's Jazz and Blues by the Bay summer concert series returns to Gabrielson Park every Friday through August 28. This week's headliner, The Volker Strifler Band, brings an energetic blend of blues, rock, jazz, and Latin music to the waterfront. 

Here's the upcoming schedule:

August 21: Big Blu Soul Revue (soul, R&B, funk, jazz)  

Food by: Tommy's Salsa

August 28: The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra Featuring Willy Jordan (blues, soul) 

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Lawn seating is free of charge on a first-come basis. Food as well as alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchaseGuests are permitted to bring their own food and beverages to the park.

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HOURS:
Every Friday thru August 28: 6:30pm-8pm
Recommendation #4
Cultivar Sausalito

Kick off your weekend with an evening of outstanding live music, great wine, and waterfront vibes at Cultivar Sausalito! As part of its popular Summer Music Series, Cultivar welcomes acclaimed guitarist/ composer Tim Weed this Friday for a free live performance you won't want to miss.

A world-class concert musician, composer, and recording artist, Tim Weed is known for his mesmerizing live performances filled with dazzling improvisation and musical chemistry. His recordings are regularly featured on NPR, he's performed for the Dalai Lama, produced more than 100 albums, and shared the stage with legendary artists including Joan Baez, Maria Muldaur, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, David Grisman, Peter Rowan, MC Yogi, and Dave Matthews Band.

Grab a glass of Cultivar's exceptional wine, order a delicious bite, soak up the Sausalito waterfront atmosphere, and let Tim Weed's incredible musicianship provide the perfect soundtrack to your Friday night.

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HOURS:
Friday, August 7th: 3pm-6pm
Recommendation #5
Town of San Anselmo

San Anselmo Live on the Avenue is back!  Every Friday and Saturday evening, San Anselmo Avenue transforms into a vibrant pedestrian promenade, where local shops stay buzzing, restaurants spill onto the sidewalks, and live music fills the air. Grab dinner, sip something refreshing, and dance your way through town as performances light up both Creek Park and Town Hall Plaza.

🎵 Upcoming Lineup:

Friday, August 14

• The Dorian Mode (Town Hall Plaza)

• The Soul Section (Creek Park)

Saturday, August 8: 

• Mitch Woods & His Rockin' 88s (Town Hall Plaza)

• Rride & Joy SF (Creek Park)

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Admission is free

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HOURS:
Every Friday & Saturday: 6pm-8:30pm
Recommendation #6
HopMonk Tavern

Get ready for a night of smoky soul, retro swagger, and some of the most unforgettable songs of the 21st century when Valerie: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse takes the stage at HopMonk this Saturday.

Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Elsa Cedeno, Valerie captures the raw emotion, attitude, and unmistakable sound that made Amy Winehouse a modern music icon. Expect a journey through Amy’s incredible catalog, from the defiant groove of “Rehab” and irresistible energy of “Valerie” to the heartbreak and soul of “Back to Black” — along with fan favorites and a few deeper cuts. Winehouse’s blend of jazz, soul, R&B, and vintage pop was unlike anything else on the radio, earning her multiple Grammys and creating a sound that remains instantly recognizable today.

So grab a cocktail, find your spot near the stage, and get ready to sing along as Valerie brings the music, mood, and magic of Amy Winehouse back to life for one unforgettable night.

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Tickets: $38.34

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HOURS:
Saturday, August 15th. Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
Recommendation #7
Visit Novato

Novato's popular Concerts on the Green series returns this Friday. Bring your lawn chairs, pack your picnic baskets and invite your friends and family for a night of FREE singing and dancing right outside the Historic City Hall at the Novato Civic Green.

This Friday's headliner is Big Blu Soul QuartetThe band shares an extreme passion for the music of 60’s and 70’s soul, funk and jazz… the classic sounds of Motown, Stax, Daptones and Blue Note Records but with a fresh and original spin. Get ready for a wide array of infectious dance grooves at this high-energy live show.

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Upcoming Music Lineup:

August 21 – Anthony Arya (Americana Rock)

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Outside food and drink are permitted. No dogs are allowed. 

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HOURS:
Friday, August 7th: 6pm-8pm
Recommendation #8
Sausalito Seahorse

Looking for a fun night of live music by the waterfront? Head to Sausalito Seahorse this Saturday, when local favorites King Tide take the stage.

This Sausalito-based band delivers its signature blend of "Home Grown Rock 'n' Roll," mixing Southern rock, modern country, and soulful acoustic ballads with soaring harmonies and high-energy performances. Expect a lively set featuring both original songs and creative takes on favorite covers that'll have you singing along and tapping your feet all night.

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Tickets$10

Arrive early, grab a delicious Italian dinner, and settle in for an unforgettable evening of great food, cold drinks, and live local music.

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HOURS:
Saturday, August 8th: 7pm-10pm
Recommendation #9
Corte Madera Community Foundation

Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic, and gather your favorite people—Corte Madera's Summer Concert Series is back at Town Park! Enjoy live music under the summer sky, delicious food and drinks, and the welcoming small-town charm that makes Corte Madera such a special place. This Sunday's headliner is Walking Mirrors

Formed by singer songwriter Mark Nelson and Craig Bartock (lead guitarist for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductee band HEART), Walking Mirrors features some of the top rock musicians in the North Bay. The music is heavily influenced by the raw energy of the Rolling Stones and storytelling and approachability of Tom Petty.

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Free Admission

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HOURS:
Every Sunday: 5pm-7pm (thru August 30th)
Recommendation #10
Cultivar Sausalito

Toast your Sunday afternoon with great wine & food, waterfront vibes, and live acoustic music at Cultivar Sausalito! As part of its popular Summer Music Series, Cultivar welcomes Plan C, featuring acclaimed local musicians Mike Weiss and Robby D

Grab a glass of Cultivar's exceptional wine, order a delicious bite, soak up the Sausalito waterfront atmosphere, and let Tim Weed's incredible musicianship provide the perfect soundtrack to your Friday night.

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Free Admission

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HOURS:
Sunday, August 16th: 3pm-6pm