POP MUSIC
SAN FRANCISCO
Adobe Books Fri.: Broken Whole, Mogauwane Mahloele, Cartoon Justice. 7 p.m. 3130 24th St., S.F. (415) 864-3936. www.adobebooks.com.
Amnesia Fri.: Radio Veloso, The M-Tet. 9 p.m. $5. Sun.: Hot Baked Goods. 6 p.m. Free; California Feewarmers. 8:30 p.m. Free. 853 Valencia St., S.F. (415) 970-0012. www.amnesiathebar.com.
Atlas Cafe Thurs.: Will Berg Quintet. 8 p.m. Free. Fri.: Paul Sanwald Quartet. 8 p.m. Free. Sat.: Craig Ventresco and Meredith Axelrod. 4 p.m. Free. 3049 20th St., S.F. (415) 648-1047. www.atlascafe.net.
August Hall Sat.: Giraffage, Qrion. 8 p.m. $25. Sun.: Courtney Barnett, Jay Som. 8:30 p.m. 420 Mason St., S.F. (415) 325-2442. www.augusthallsf.com
Bazaar Café Sat.: Howard Simon. 7 p.m. Free. 5927 California St., S.F. (415) 8315620. www.bazaarcafe.com.
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Fri.: Tchami X Malaa, Mercer. 8 p.m. $39.50. Sat. and Sun.: Khalid, Prettymuch. 8 p.m. $49.95. 99 Grove St., S.F. www.apeconcerts.com.
Bimbo’s 365 Club Thurs.: Galaxy 2 Galaxy, Secret Sidewalk, Dibia$e, DJ King Most. 8:30 p.m. $30. 1025 Columbus Ave., S.F. (415) 474-0365. www.bimbos365club.com.
Bird & Beckett Books and Records Thurs.: Greg Abate Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Fri.: Oop Bop Sh’bam. 5:30 p.m.; Actual Trio. 9 p.m. Sat.: Dark Metals. 7:30 p.m. Sun.: The Flying Salvias. 4:30 p.m.; Paul Sanwald Quartet. 7:30 p.m. 653 Chenery St., S.F. www.birdbeckett.com.
Biscuits and Blues Thurs.: Artur Menezes. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $20. Fri. and Sat.: Bobby Rush. 7:30 and 10 p.m. Fri.; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $45-$50. Sun.: Harvey Mandel. 7 and 9 p.m. $22. 401 Mason St., S.F. (415) 292-2583. www.biscuitsandblues.com.
Boom Boom Room Thurs.: The Funky Godfather. 9 p.m. $7. Sat.: Lagos Roots. 9:30 p.m. $12. 1601 Fillmore St., S.F. (415) 673-8000. www.boomboomblues.com.
Bottom of the Hill Thurs.: Prof, Mac Irv, Cashinova, Willie Wonka. 8 p.m. $15. Fri.: Sit Kitty Sit, The Go Ahead, No Captains. 9 p.m. $10-$12. Sat.: The Sam Chase & the Untraditional, Dragland, Dan Too. 9 p.m. $13-$15. Sun.: Flat Black, Vulgar Trade, Thuree Towers, George Crustanza. 3 p.m. $10. 1233 17th St., S.F. (415) 621-4455. www.bottom ofthehill.com.
Brick and Mortar Music Hall Thurs.: Marteen. 8:30 p.m. $15-$20. Fri.: XEB, Kandue, B & the Hive. 8:30 p.m. $20$70. Sun.: De’Anza, LoCura. 8 p.m. $12-$15. 1710 Mission St., S.F. (415) 800-8782. www. brickandmortarmusic.com.
Cafe du Nord Sun.: Cullen Omori & the Gloomies. 7 p.m. $12-$14. 2174 Market St., S.F. www.swedishamericanhall.com.
Center for New Music Thurs.: UC Berkeley Composers with Myra Melford. 8 p.m. $5-$15. Sat.: Steven Lugerner’s SLUGosh Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. Sun.: Vinkeloe/Looney/Mezzacapa/Robinson. 8 p.m. $10-$15. 55 Taylor St., S.F. (415) 275-2466. www.centerfornewmusic.com.
The Chapel Fri.: Erika Wennerstrom, Josh T. Pearson. 9 p.m. $16-$18. 777 Valencia St., S.F. (415) 551-5157. www.thechapelsf.com.
DNA Lounge Thurs.: Prljavo Kazaliste. 9 p.m. $50. Fri.: May the Fourth Be With You. 9 p.m. $15-$20; Order 66. 8 p.m. $15-$20. Sat.: BootieSF: Hubba Hubba Revue. 9 p.m. $10-$20. Sun.: So Weird. 8 p.m. $10-$20.Spring Fest. 4:30 p.m. $10-$12. 375 11th St., S.F. (415) 626-1409. www.dnalounge.com.
El Rio Thurs.: Katie Day, Suzanimal, The Old Grey Whistle Test. 9 p.m. $10. Fri.: Gunpowder, EMX, Erik Core. 8 p.m. Sat.: The Country Business, Supermule. 9 p.m. $10. 3158 Mission St., S.F. (415) 282-3325. www.elriosf.com.
Elbo Room Thurs.: Throwin’ Bo’s. 9 p.m. $5-$7. Fri.: Mala Grena. 9:30 p.m. $8. Sat.: Saturday Night Soul Party. 10 p.m. $8. 647 Valencia St., S.F. (415) 552-7788. www.elbo. com.
Feinstein’s at the Nikko Fri. and Sat.: Holly Penfield. 8 p.m. $18.75-$45. 222 Mason St., S.F. (866) 663-1063. www.feinsteinssf.com.
The Fillmore Thurs.: Eric B. & Rakim, Yo Yo. 8 and 11 p.m. $45. Fri.: Hot Buttered Rum, Kyle Hollingsworth Band. 9 p.m. $25. Sat.: Con Brio, Royal Jelly Jive, The Dirty Revival. 8 p.m. $25. 1805 Geary Blvd., S.F. (415) 346-6000. www.thefillmore.com.
Great American Music Hall Thurs.: Bread & Roses Spring Benefit Concert featuring John Paul White, Marlon Williams. 7 p.m. $125-$350. 859 O’Farrell St., S.F. (415) 885-0750. www.slimspresents.com.
Great Northern Fri.: Lib PreParty with Bleep Bloop, X&G, Secret Recipe. 9:30 p.m. $10-$20. Sat.: David Hohme, Sainte Vie Live, Darren Grayson, Deejay Kramer, Vitamindevo. 9:30 p.m. $10-$30. 119 Utah St., S.F. (415) 626-7001. www.thegreatnorthernsf.com.
Hemlock Tavern Thurs.: Rooftop Love Club, Nu Normal. 8:30 p.m. $7. Fri.: Nyre, Pink Mexico, The Laytcomers, The Laughs. 8:30 p.m. $8. Sat.: Nubs, Frisco, Virginia Dare. 8 p.m. $8. Sun.: Captain Flapjack, Broncin Mello, Bellyfruit. 8 p.m. $7. 1131 Polk St., S.F. (415) 923-0923. www.hemlocktavern.com.
Hotel Utah Thurs.: Neurotrash, Sextar, Dick and Jane, The . 8 p.m. $10. Fri.: Old Coast, Kamerin, The Tremelo Saints, 9 p.m. $10. Sat.: Michigan Rattlers, The Blank States, August Sun. 9 p.m. $10. Sun.: David Rosales, The Patient Zeros. 8 p.m. $10. 500 Fourth St., S.F. (415) 5466300. www.hotelutah.com.
The Independent Thurs.: Lissie, Van William. 8 p.m. $23-$95. Fri.: Kasbo, BAYNK, Evan Gila. 9 p.m. $15-$20. Sat.: Baths, No Joy, Rebecca Schliffman. 9 p.m. $22-$25. Sun.: Dessa, MONAKR. 8 p.m. $16-$20. 628 Divisadero St., S.F. (415) 771-1421. www.theindependentsf.com.
The Lost Church Thurs.: Quinn DeVeaux, Ligh//Sound. 8 p.m. $10-$15. Fri.: Meredith Edgar and Paul Griffiths Birthday Extravaganza with Sean Silverman, Benito Cortez. 8 p.m. $10-$15. 65 Capp St., S.F. www.thelostchurch.com
Make-Out Room Thurs.: DJ Foodcourt. 10 p.m. Free. Fri.: About Last Night. 8 p.m. $10; Boom! Shak-a-lak-a. 10 p.m. $50$10. Sat.: Trip Wire, Whateverglades. 7 p.m. $9; El SuperRitmo. 10 p.m. $5-$10. Sun.: Dimensions. 10 p.m. Free. 3225 22nd St., S.F. (415) 647-2888. www.makeoutroom.com.
Mezzanine Fri.: Mutek Nocturne 2 with Moritz von Osald, Equiknoxx, Lee Gamble, Kyota, Debit, Only Now. 9 p.m. $50-$60. 444 Jessie St., S.F. (415) 625-8880. www.mezzaninesf.com.
The Midway Thurs.: Taste of Potrero. 7 p.m. $100. Sun.: Mutek.SF Experience. 1 p.m. $20. 900 Marin St. S.F. www.themidwaysf.com
Mr. Tipple’s Thurs.: Shana Dinha. 5 p.m. Fri.: Josh Taylor Quartet. 5:30 p.m.; The Shawn Thwaites Rebel Quartet. 9 p.m. Sat.: Charels Unger Quartet. 9 p.m. . 39 Fell St., S.F. (415) 851-8561. www.mrtipplessf.com.
Monarch SF Fri.: The Garden Party with Sebastien Leger, Evan Casey, Bejamin K. 9:30 p.m. $10-$15. 101 Sixth St., S.F. (415) 284-9774. www.monarchsf.com.
Neck of the Woods Thurs.: Here at Home, Matadore, Spider Garage. 8:30 p.m. $10-$15; Johnny and the Holy Mackerels, Maya Hall, The Royal Panics. 8:30 p.m. $10$15. Fri.: Supervague, Veins, Caitlin Glennon Band. 9:30 p.m. $10-$15; Thrown-Out Bones, Panoram, The Injuries. 8:30 p.m. $7-$10. SUn.: 6 Coast 2 Coast Live Aritist Showcase. 9 p.m. $10. 406 Clement St., S.F. (415) 3876343. www.neckofthewoodssf.com.
Palace of Fine Arts Sun.: Suicide Girls: Blackhearst Burlesque. 9 p.m. $25-$75. 3301 Lyon St., S.F. www. palaceoffinearts.org.
Public Works SF Fri.: Spring Migration. 9 p.m. $10-$20. Sat.: House of Bass: GingerKat, Flashflooder, Mary Mitch, Tronic. 9:30 p.m. Free-$10; Marques Wyatt, Tara Brooks & Ramona Wouters. 9:30 p.m. $15-$20. 161 Erie St., S.F. (415) 496-6738. www.publicsf.com.
Red Poppy Art House Thurs: Andrew Dixon featuring Julie Moon. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. Fri.: Jacob Szekely Trio. 8 p.m. $15-$20. Sat.: Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. 7i:30 p.m. $20-$25. 2698 Folsom St., S.F. (650) 7315383. www.redpoppyarthouse.org.
Regency Ballroom Sat.: Boombox Cartel. 10 p.m. $15-$25. 1300 Van Ness Ave., S.F. www.theregencyballroom.com.
Rickshaw Stop Thurs.: Sure Sure, French Cassettes, DJ Aaron Axelsen. 8 p.m. $13-$15. Fri.: Fickle Friends, Dagny, DJ Aaron Axelsen. 9 p.m. $13-$15. Sat.: Planet Booty, Sal’s Greenhouse, Love Jerks. 9 p.m. $12-$15. 155 Fell St., S.F. (415) 861-2011. www.rickshawstop.com.
The Riptide Sat.: Les Chalet and the Sunblock Boys. 9:30 p.m. Sun.: Hootenanny West Side Review. 7:30 p.m. 3639 Taraval St., S.F. www.riptidesf.com
SFJazz Center Thurs. through Sun.: Rosanne Cash & Ry Cooder play Johnny Cash. 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 7 p.m. Sun. 201 Franklin St., S.F. (866) 920-5299. www.sfjazz.org.
Slim’s Thurs.: Saba. 8 p.m. $16-$18. Fri.: Injury Reserve, Jpeg-Mafia. 9 p.m. $15. Sat.: Myles Kennedy. 7:30 p.m. $21-$26. Sun.: The World is a Beautiful Place & I am No Longer Afraid to Die, Pianos Become the Teeth, Queen of Jeans. 8 p.m. $17-$20. 333 11th St., S.F. (415) 255-0333. www.slimspresents.com.
Temple Nightclub Thurs.: Travessura Cinco de Mayo Special. 10 p.m. Free. Fri.: Stellar. 10 p.m. $10-$20. Sat.: Burns. 10 p.m. $20. 540 Howard St., S.F. (415) 3123668. www.templesf.com.
1015 Folsom Fri.: Ryan Hemsworth. 10 p.m. $15. 1015 Folsom St., S.F. (415) 991-1015. 1015.com.
Thee Parkside Thurs.: Bob Log III, Electric Machine Gun Tits, Chaki. 9 p.m. $12. Fri.: Winter, Franky Flowers, Lower Self. 9 p.m. $10. Sat.: Commissure, Coastlands, Impuritan, Isles. 8 p.m. $8. 1600 17th St., S.F. (415) 252-1300. www.theeparkside.com.
The Warfield Sat.: Melvin Seals & JGB featuring Oteil Burbridge, Stanley Jordan, Dave Ellis, Jackie LaBranch, Gloria Jones and Rodney Holmes. 8 p.m. $35-$50. 982 Market St., S.F. (888) 9297849. www.thewarfieldtheatre.com.
War Memorial Opera House Green Room Fri.: Paula West NCPHS Fundraiser. 6 p.m. $125-$375, includes food, drinks, auction. 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F. www.seniorservicesnorcal.org
Yerba Buena Gardens Sun: Season kickoff with Flor de Toloache, Diana Gameros. 1 p.m. Free. 745 Mission St., S.F. (415) 543-1718. www.ybg festival.org.
EAST BAY
Armando’s Fri.: Mark Hummel & the Blues Survivors. 8 p.m. $20; Sin Silver. 4:30 p.m. Free. Sat.: David and Linda Laflamme. 8 p.m. $25. Sun.: The Ray Charles Project. 4 p.m. $25. 707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez. (925) 228-6985. www.armandosmartinez.com.
Ashkenaz Thurs.: Bachata Nightz. 9:30 p.m. $10-$15. Fri.: Stu Allen & Mars Hotel. 9 p.. $18-$20. Sat.: Carribean Allstars. 9 p.m. $15-$18. Sun.: Achilles Wheel. 6:30 p.m. $12-$15; Women Drummers International Drum Sunday. 1 p.m. $10-$25. 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 5255054. www.ashkenaz.com.
The Back Room Thurs.: Elizabeth Strong & Dan Cantrell, Michelle Alany & The Mystics. 8 p.m. $12. Fri.: Dulcimer Gathering Faculty Concert. 7:30 p.m. $13. Sat.: Nzuri Soul. 3 p.m. $10-$15; Stadler Gibbons Band. 8 p.m. $15. Sun.: Sam’s Corner with Bobby Black and Wendy Burch. 3 p.m. $15; The Hillbillies From Mars. 7 p.m. $15. 1984 Bonita Ave., Berkeley. (510) 654-3808. www.backroommusic.com.
California Jazz Conservatory Sun.: Electric Squeezebox Orchestra. 4:30 p.m. $10-$15. 2087 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 845-5373. www.jazzschool.org.
Cornerstone Fri.: Zaytoven. 8:30 p.m. $15-$18. Sat.: People Under the Stairs. 7:30 p.m. $20-$24. Sun.: Carter Reeves, Abhi the Nomad. 8 p.m. $14-$16. 2367 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 214-8600. www.cornerstoneberkeley.com.
Elbo Room Jack London Thurs.: Neutrals. 9 p.m. $7; Body Rapture & Bodyshock. 9:30 p.m. Free. Fri.: Hip Hop For Change 5 Year. 10 p.m. $10. Sat.: Ails. 9 p.m. $8-$10. Sun.: Benefit for Glenview Elementary. 8 p.m. $15. 311 Broadway, Oakland. (510) 808-7650. www.elboroomjacklondon.com.
Fox Theater Fri.: Osa Vocal: We Are the Body. 7 p.m. $10-$50. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 452-0438. www.thefoxoakland.com.
Freight and Salvage Thurs. and Fri: Meshell Ndegeocello. 8 p.m. $60-$65. Sat.: Funny Girlz! 8 p.m. $26-$30. Sun.: Pete Seeger Sing-Along with the S.F. Folk Music Club. Noon. Free; Mary Lou’s Apartment. 7 p.m. $16-$20. 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 548-1761. www.freightandsalvage.org.
Impulse Room Thurs.: Five Ten. 8 p.m. Fri.: B3B4. 8 p.m. Sat.: STRQ. 8 p.m. 1501 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek. (925) 476-5040. www. impulseroom.com
Ivy Room Thurs.: Like Rooses, The Tet Holiday, Doubleplus-Alright. 8:30 p.m. $8. Fri.: Maisha Lani, Luminescent, Heather Normandale Band. 9 p.m. $8-$10. Sat.: Sacred Rose Tattoo party with FeatherWitch. 7 p.m. $10. Sun.: Unleash Dance Party. 4 p.m. $10; Wee Peevers, Scott Yoder, Dirt Lot. 9:30 p.m. $8. 680 San Pablo Ave., Albany. www.ivyroom.com.
The New Parish Fri.: Moresounds, Submorphics, M27. 9 p.m. $15-$20. Sat.: Ships in the Night. 9 p.m. $5. Sun.: Homero Espinosa, Cubase Dan, Allen Craig. 3 p.m. 579 18th St., Oakland. (510) 4447474. www.thenewparish.com.
Octopus Literary Salon Thurs.: Brass Liberation Orchestra. 9:30 p.m. Sat.: Shutups, Dirty Limbs, The Echo Bombs, Superbrat. 8 p.m. $8. 2101 Webster St., Oakland. oaklandoctopus.org.
Piedmont Center for the Arts Sat.: San Francisco Mandolin Orchestra. 4 p.m. $15-$20. 801 Magnolia Ave., Piedmont. www.piedmontcenterforthearts.org.
Piedmont Piano Company Fri.: Shana Dinha. 8 p.m. $20. Sat.: Aki Kumar. 8 p.m. $20. Sun.: Klara Wurtz. 7:30 p.m. $20. 1728 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. (510) 547-8188. www.piedmontpiano.com. The Sound Room Fri.: Stand Up Broadway. 9 p.m. $10. Sat.: Jacob Szekelly Trio. $15-$20. Sun.: Swing Tank with Eddie Pasternak Quintet. 5 p.m. $25-$30. 2147 Broadway, Oakland. www.soundroom.org.
Speisekammer Fri.: Mitch Polzak & the Royal Deuces. 8:30 p.m. Free. Sat.: Spill the Wine. 8:30 p.m. Free. 2424 Lincoln Ave., Alameda. (510) 522-1300. www.speisekammer.com
Starline Social Club Sat.: Rituals of Mine, ANML, Las Sucias. 9 p.m. $12. 2236 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland. (510) 593-2109. www.starlinesocialclub.com.
The UC Theatre Thurs.: Of Montreal, Locate S, 1. 8 p.m. $25. Fri.: Angelique Kidjo’s Remain in Light, Bells Atlas. 9 p.m. $39.50-$59.50. Sat.: Tesseract, Plini, Asternoid. 9 p.m. $22.50. Sun.: Descendents, Radkey, Audio Karate. 8 p.m. $42. Taube Family Music Hall, 2036 University, Berkeley. (510) 356-4000. www.theuctheatre.org.
Uptown Nightclub Thurs.: Die Robot, ManifestiV, Striplicker. $6-$8. Fri.: Peter RG, The Lamps, Billie Gayle. 8:30 p.m. Free. Sat.: Death Guild Society. 9 p.m. $5-$10. 1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.uptownnightclub.com
Yoshi’s Thurs.: Mike Phillips. 8 p.m. $24-$59. Fri. through Sun.: Avant. 8 and 10 p.m. Fri.; 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Sat.; 7 and 9 p.m. Sun. $39-$85. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200. www.yoshis.com.
NORTH BAY
Blue Note Presents at Napa Valley Opera House Thurs. through Sat.: Kenny G. 7 and 9:30 p.m. $79.95-$135. 1030 Main St., Napa. (707) 6031258. www.bluenotenapa.com
Fenix Sun.: Adrianne Serna & Friends. 30 p.m. $10-$15. 919 Fourth St., San Rafael. (415) 813-5600. www.fenixlive.com.
Hopmonk Novato Thurs.: Hackjammers, Cubed. 7 p.m. $10. Fri.: Pop Ricks. 9 p.m. $10-$15. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. (415) 892-6200. www.hopmonk.com.
Hopmonk Sebastopol Thurs. and Fri.: Steve Kimock & Friends. 8 p.m. $37. Sat.: Locura, La Gente. 8:30 p.m. $15. Sun.: Blackalicious. 9 p.m. $20. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. (707) 829-7300. www.hopmonk.com.
Mystic Theatre Fri.: People Under the Stairs. 8:30 p.m. $23. Sun.: Erika Wennerstrom, The Sam Chase. 8:30 p.m. $15. 23 Petaluma Blvd., Petaluma. (707) 765-9211. www.mystictheatre.com.
19 Broadway Thurs.: Chris James & the Showdowns, Static Surrender. 8 p.m. Free. Fri.: Broken Silence Sound System. 9:30 p.m. $10-$12; Danny Montana. 5:30 p.m. Free. Sat.: El Cajon. 9:30 p.m. $10-$12; Michael Brown. 5 p.m. Sun.: 19 Broadway Goodtime Band. 6 p.m. Free; Elvis Johnson’s Blues Jam. 9 p.m. Free. 17 Broadway Fairfax. (415) 459-1091. www.19broadway.com.
Peri’s Bar Thurs.: The Fixins. 9 p.m. Free. Fri.: The Mosswoods. 9:30 p.m. $10. Sat.: Physical Suicide Deterrent System Project. 9:30 p.m. $10. Sun.: Matt Bolton. 9 p.m. Free. 29 Broadway, Fairfax. (415) 459-9910. www.perisbar.com.
Rancho Nicasio Fri.: Robert Powell & Friends. 8 p.m. Free. Sat.: The Haggards. 8:30 p.m. $10. Sun.: Solid Air. 5 p.m. Free. On the Town Square, Nicasio. (415) 662-2219. www.ranchonicasio.com.
Silo’s Thurs.: Mike Greensill. 5 p.m. Free. Fri.: Papa Joe & the New Deal. 8 p.m. $18. Sat.: Zebop. 7 and 9:30 p.m. $23$25. Sun.: You’ve Got a Friend. 4 p.m. $20. 530 Main St., Napa. (707) 251-5833. www.silosnapa.com.
Sweetwater Music Hall Thurs.: Huckleberry’s Spring Benefit Concert. 8 p.m. $75 and up. Fri.: Foreverland. 6 p.m. $14. Sat.: The Illeagles. 9 p.m. $25-$27. Sun..: Steve Kimock & Friends. 8 p.m. $50-$125; The Plage Boys. 11 a.m. Free. 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. www.swmh.com.