Events

Foxes in the henhouse is she done him wrong songs. She got him back songs. She kicked him out once and for all songs. It’s a bluegrass Bob Marley tune. A swinging Jimmie Rodgers number. It’s Frankie and Johnny drinking lemonade under a shade tree with Nina Simone, with a dash a fiddle and a […]

The Rains are a husband and wife duo who weave a special sound with their strong songwriting and unique harmonies. Their original Country/Americana tunes achieve that delicate balance between being both heartfelt and commercially viable. Marty Rainone is a native of New York City. His first musical influences were Bob Dylan, Donovan and many of […]

Scottish Fish: Scottish Fish present a fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. Their lively and unique arrangements are woven together from session music handed down from generations of the tradition’s finest players. They have performed at many public and private venues and festivals across the United States and Europe including […]

Duo Quartet is Chris Webster, Nina Gerber, Pam Delgado & Jeri Jones, who discovered their magical, musical synergy during a double-bill show of the two "duos". From an audience point of view there is something richly satisfying in experiencing these four women onstage with a dynamic ranging from tender, ethereal songs to raucous barn-burners. Webster […]

Americana, Rockabilly, pop and rock music dipped in the blues. Johnny Cash and John Prine get into a car with Willie Dixon and Big Mama Thornton, crank up the radio & rock it all the way home! From tear jerkin’ ballads that’ll touch your heart to two-steppin’ boogie urging you to dance! This band plays […]

Laurie and Nina have been friends and collaborators for over four decades There has rarely been an album that Laurie released that didn’t include Nina on at least one cut. These two California musicians are deeply rooted in the landscape, the colors, the aromas, and the sounds of their homeland. Nina was born and raised […]

The Arlene Francis Center and The Lost Church present a night of protest songs and catharsis. Featuring originals and covers by: Adam Traum Alex Shapiro Amie Penwell Audio Angel w/ LBZ Ellie James Jake Turner John Courage John Roy Zat Josh Windmiller Kevin Russell + Candy Girard Meli Levi Nicco Weisskoff Orion Rush Parson Jones […]

If you like great harmonies and tasty instrumental licks, then The Taylor Mountain String Band would be great for your future music event. We are a group of seasoned singers […]

Country-folk artist and 4-time Grammy winner John Prine was one of the most influential singer-songwriters of his generation. Musicians from across the San Francisco music scene join forces at The California for one night only to pay tribute to the legend, covering songs from Prine’s six-decades-long career. Musicians include: Clementine Darling, Andre DeChannes, Kris Dilbeck, […]

SF Scottish Fiddlers Stravaig Spring Concerts led by Alasdair Fraser promises a musical journey like no other! Over 65 musicians on fiddles, cellos, piano, drums, and guitars deliver a spirited performance—ranging from high-energy dance tunes to soulful, romantic melodies. Rooted in Scotland, the adventure expands to Brittany, Galicia, Scandinavia, and Cape Breton. Toe-tapping, seat-dancing, and aisle-dancing […]

Singer/Songwriter Gary Sugiyama (whose name translates to cedar mountain) had been playing solo for a longtime when he decided to pull together some of the best musicians to accompany him and form a band, They all have input into what songs they’d like to perform; consequently their repertoire of songs are vast – from old-time […]

The Brothers Comatose are a roots-infused bluegrass band known for their infectious blend of Americana, folk, and traditional bluegrass. Based in San Francisco, California, the band has developed a reputation for their high-energy performances, heartfelt songwriting, and impressive musicianship. Founded in 2008 by brothers Ben and Alex Morrison, the group features a lineup of talented […]