Live Music
Tuesday, February 7
The Noise Pop Photo Retrospective takes a look back at the past 19 years of Noise Pop Festivals: the artists, the fans and the clubs that have shaped the yearly event from what began as a single, sweaty night in a small club to the …
Join Ben Kweller and Amoeba Music in celebration of the release of Go Fly A Kite, his fifth studio album and a triumphant debut for his Austin-based label, The Noise Company.
The album, out the day of the in-store, hits hard with the unforgettably melodic and …
Wood Shoppe is a brand new, free monthly series at the Brick and Mortar Hall taking place the first Tuesday of every month. The venue is also promising “cheap ass drink specials all night long.”
The inaugural band lineup includes:
Wet Illustrated
Magic Leaves
Noah Gunderson (from Seattle)
Painted Palms (DJ …
Wednesday, February 8
Experience a special, sense-ational Valentine’s Day after hours event for the 21+ crowd.
Sip an intoxicating elixir or enjoy a hand crafted brew by the Richmond District’s own Comrades Brewing, enjoy live music by Le Quartet de Jazz, stroll through lush jungle of dazzling orchids, and snuggle …
Come see the Chris Amberger Trio and Jazz Jam for free every Wednesday night. Enjoy $5 Stoli Chocolat Razberi cocktails and $3 domestic bottles/cans beer.
Schedule:
6:30-9pm Dinner Show – Chris with Aaron Garner on piano
9:30-12am Jam Session – Chris with Aaron Garner on piano and Mitchell Wilcox …
Check out live sets from locals Shortcircles and Giraffage, plus the debut of Some Ember, a new project from Dylan Travis (Man/Miracle). Music selections from EOTB, head-spinning live visuals, and camaraderie – all at the Noise Pop-Up Shop.
Tickets are $5 via Ticketfly or at the …
Thursday, February 9
Lana Del Rey releases her debut album, Born To Die, on January 31st and celebrates with a free live show at Amoeba San Francisco.
Signing at the in-store will be limited to first 300 in-store purchasers of Born To Die beginning 1/31.
SF Weekly and All Shook Down will help kick off the Noise Pop festival’s 20th anniversary with a pop-up party featuring DJs and live music from local artists. Hang out and grab a beer with the writers of SF Weekly’s music section while starting off …
The Features’ new album Wilderness is an amalgamation of influences and inspirations – spanning elements of Krautrock, indie, psychedelia, and classic AOR – to conjure up The Features’ own sound.
Opening for The Features is Vanaprasta, a mystical rock quintet out of Los Angeles.
Friday, February 10
Get your red on: 2nd Fridays Art Walk presents: REDception: A special Valentine’s Art Walk featuring red art, red food and red drink.
Come dressed in red. Enjoy galleries, open studios, art exhibits, live music, refreshments and more. Over 20+ participating venues in downtown San Rafael, …
Petty Theft is comprised of six professional Bay Area musicians that have come together to pay tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Petty Theft delivers Petty’s songs true to the originals and in the spirit of his legendary band’s live shows, performing everything from his …
Sunday, February 12
My Blue Soul is a seven piece Blues & Soul Band.
It features Jimmie Sancious on tenor sax, Brandon Jackson on trumpet, keyboardist Dave Mehrwein and lead guitarist Stan Erhart. Jimmie, Brandon, Dave and Stan join the explosive rhythm section of Willie Riser on bass and …
Monday, February 13
The SF State School of Music and Dance opens its Concert Music course to the public with engaging recitals featuring student, faculty and guest performances.
George Crumb’s Vox Balaenae highlights this afternoon recital featuring faculty performers.
Victoria Neve has been heard on radio as a piano soloist on the …
Tuesday, February 14
Don’t have someone special this Valentine’s? Excellent.
Jupiter Cafe will have live blues and cask beers for purchase from several local breweries to help you either drown your sorrows or revel in your singledom. Come out to Jupiter to taste a selection of specialty cask beers while …
Be a Super Trooper to your Valentine and come dance your platforms off to the songs you love (and know every word to) as Arrival from Sweden takes to the stage.
Soon after their start in Sweden in 1995, Arrival From Sweden became one of the …
Wednesday, February 15
IAMSOUND Records returns with another round of free shows in the swanky Velvet Room and Redwood Room of San Francisco’s Clift Hotel this Fall.
February 15: AraabMUZIK
Abraham Orellana, better known as AraabMuzik is a Sri Lankan hip hop record producer of Dominican and Guatemalan descent. From Providence, Rhode Island, he first …
Saturday, February 18
Please join Vessel Gallery in welcoming a host of experimental musicians for an entire afternoon of music and art.
This program is designed around showcasing exquisite acoustic music in the gallery’s aurally compelling architectural space.
Performers include:
Philip Greenlief
Joshua Marshall
Andrew Weathers Ensemble
Roger Kim’s 1st Day
others to be announced
Sunday, February 19
Founder and benefactor of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, Warren Hellman passed away on December 18th, 2011. In keeping with his generous spirit, he has endowed the festival and it will continue on.
There will be a public celebration for Hellman at the newly re-named Hellman Hollow …
Called “the world’s reigning male chorus” by the New Yorker and named 2008 Ensemble of the Year by Musical America, Chanticleer makes appearances at legendary concert halls worldwide on a regular basis.
The ensemble is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the …
Tuesday, February 21
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a parade that will start at Octavia & Hayes (Place Pigalle), with Second Line featuring Jazz Mafia, Monophonics, Members of Extra Action Marching Band.
After the parade continue the celebration at Brick & Mortar Music Hall, where the parading musicians will have a …
Join Bender’s for the 20th anniversary of Noise Pop at their free Happy Hour show.
$1 off drafts and $3 wells from 4pm – 7pm. $2 PBR and $5 margaritas all night.
Noise Pop Lineup:
Permanent Collection
Swiftumz
Sorry Ever After
Join Cursive for the release of I Am Gemini (releases on the day of the in-store!) and a free in-store performance on Tuesday, February 21st at 7pm.
Cursive is the longtime trio of Tim Kasher, Matt Maginn, and Ted Stevens, with Patrick Newbery, and Cully Symington. I Am Gemini is …
Wednesday, February 22
Join Bender’s for the 20th anniversary of Noise Pop at their free Happy Hour show. Presented by Audyssey and The Owl.
$1 off drafts and $3 wells from 4pm – 7pm. $2 PBR and $5 margaritas all night. $5 shot/beer combo.
Noise Pop Lineup:
Coast Jumper
Thursday, February 23
Join Bender’s for the 20th anniversary of Noise Pop at their free Happy Hour show. Presented by ASCAP.
$1 off drafts and $3 wells from 4pm – 7pm. $2 PBR and $5 margaritas all night.
Noise Pop Lineup:
Incan Abraham
Friday, February 24
Join Bender’s for the 20th anniversary of Noise Pop at their free Happy Hour show. Presented by The Bay Bridged.
$1 off drafts and $3 wells from 4pm – 7pm. $2 PBR and $5 margaritas all night.
Noise Pop Lineup:
Jel
James & Evander
Raleigh
Moncrief
