Mystic Theatre presents Donavon Frankenreiter
2026-03-31 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
For nearly two decades Donavon Frankenreiter has been traveling the globe, first as a professional surfer and now as a musician. Born in Southern California, Donavon spent most of his youth chasing waves, turning pro at the age of 16.
These days instead of surf competitions, it’s concert halls that bring Frankenreiter to town, where he entertains audiences with his unique blend of laid-back grooves, philosophical lyrics and soulful delivery.
This year, Frankenreiter is releasing his first studio in 9 years, out September 20, 2024. The album, entitled Get Outta Your Mind, marks the 20-year anniversary of his self-titled debut album.

Sweetwater Music Hall presents Marin School of the Arts
2026-03-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States
Six student rock bands from Marin School of the Arts at Novato High School will perform songs representing a wide variety of eras and musical styles. Selected by audition, MSA Rock Band members represent grade levels nine through twelve and a wide variety of musical experiences and interests. In one of the few public school rock programs that meets as a regular part of the school day, students receive instruction in instrumental techniques, music theory, songwriting, and how to successfully collaborate. Alumni of the MSA Rock Bands have gone on to earn admission to prestigious music schools and achieve success as professional musicians.

JaM Cellars Presents The Wallflowers with support from Aaron Lee Tasjan
2026-03-31 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
The Wallflowers will mark the 30th anniversary of their landmark album Bringing Down the Horse with a nationwide U.S. tour kicking off April 17, 2026. The band will perform their classic album in its entirety, in sequence. The tour will also include a performance at Stagecoach, the world’s largest country music festival.
Originally released on May 21, 1996, Bringing Down the Horse was a critical and commercial triumph. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and was certified quadruple platinum, cementing the band’s place in ’90s rock history. The LP yielded four hit singles:
• “6th Avenue Heartache” – Two Grammy nominations (1997)• “One Headlight” – Reached #1 on the Billboard singles chart, winning two Grammy Awards (1998). The song ranked #58 on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Pop Songs”• “The Difference” – Grammy nomination (1998)• “Three Marlenas” – Released as the album’s final single in October 1997
Influenced by a slew of first-generation American songwriters including The Band and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, The Wallflowers will also pay tribute on the upcoming tour to the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers by playing Petty’s 1982 album Long After Dark in its entirety and in sequence as well.
Jakob Dylan, the band’s chief songwriter, remains a vital performer in American rock music. As part of three decades of work, in 2002 he inducted Tom Petty into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In 2018, he performed in the critically acclaimed documentary Echo in the Canyon, collaborating with artists ranging from Neil Young and Eric Clapton to Beck, Cat Power, Norah Jones, and Regina Spektor.
Dylan also contributed songs to several soundtracks, including The Wallflowers’ cover of “Heroes” for the 1998 Godzillafilm soundtrack; “Arms of a Ghost” to the television series NCIS: Los Angeles; and “Nothing but the Whole Wide World” to Friday Night Lights. In 2025 The Wallflowers supported Eric Clapton on his U.S. tour, as they have done in the past, as well as supporting performances for The Who and The Rolling Stones.
For tour dates, tickets, and additional updates, visit www.wallflowersmusic.com.

The California Theatre presents Monday Pro Jam with Three Band Leaders
2026-03-30 18:00 - 21:00 | The California Theatre, 528 7th Street, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401, United States
Band leaders Johnny Campbell, Roger Volz, & Martin Scott join the Blues Defenders!
Donny Mederos has assembled a stellar group of band leaders for this Pro Jam.
The evening will feature:
Johnny Campbell, Leader of The Pulsators, whose own brand of original music has been described as a “spicy mix of hard driving Rockin’ Rhythm and Blues, New Orleans style funk and Rock Steady Reggae with a steady dose of the Blues thrown in.” Roger Volz, Leader of Soul Fuse, a nine-piece Soul, Funk, and R&B band delivering a dynamic mix of original compositions and classic grooves. The group brings world-class musicianship and chemistry to every stage.
Martin Scott, Leader of Pride & Joy, the most popular party band on the Bay Area music scene, presenting the most timeless pop/soul music of our time in an electrifying high-style show that pulls the audience directly into the heart of their performance.

Sweetwater Music Hall presents Bandworks – Live. Learn. Rock.
2026-03-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States
BandWorks is a local music program started in 1993 that builds bands by matching youth, teen and adult musicians with peers. The bands rehearse two hours a week and perform seasonally at venues like the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley.

The California Theatre presents The Spirit of Lennon
2026-03-29 18:00 - 21:30 | The California Theatre, 528 7th Street, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401, United States
An intimate acoustic tribute to the life and music of John Lennon.
In the Spirit of Lennon is Drew Harrison’s intimate acoustic tribute to John Lennon, and interpretation of his music. Drew goes beyond just sounding like Lennon, capturing the intensity and delicate honesty that Lennon brought to the music of The Beatles, as well as his solo work between 1970-1980.
There is much you’ve never known about John Lennon.
John Lennon: Unplugged. Hear Lennon’s songs as Lennon intended, and the stories behind them! Featuring Tommy Cosentino at piano.
“Drew has a great voice! His Lennon is impeccable! I feel like I am in the room with Lennon himself!” – Bob Brown – Owner of Rancho Nicasio / Artist Management: Angela Strehli, Pablo Cruise, & Huey Lewis & The News

Sweetwater Music Hall presents Crossroads Showcase
2026-03-29 16:00 - 21:00 | Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States

The California Theatre presents Americana Afternoon - Mark McLay & The Dustdevils
2026-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 | The California Theatre, 528 7th Street, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401, United States
Heartland rock with grit and soul, Mark McLay & The Dustdevils deliver songs that hit home.
Mark McLay & The Dustdevils play American rock and roll rooted in the storytelling tradition of John Hiatt, Jackson Browne, and Bruce Springsteen. Mark’s nuanced, expressive vocals carry tuneful melodies and meaningful lyrics, wrapped in sophisticated, song-first arrangements that balance grit, heart, and hope.
Backed by the seasoned Dustdevils—veterans of the stage and studio—the band moves effortlessly from hard-nosed rock to tender, reflective moments, always in service of the song. Praised by critics at KRSH, KPFA, and the North Bay Bohemian, their honest, evocative sound has been featured in film, TV, and radio—and it’s even better live.

Doors Open: 12:30 PM | Show Starts: 1:00 PM
Tickets $17 in advance. $25 at door

Sweetwater Music Hall presents David Nelson Band
2026-03-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States
The David Nelson Band has been recording and performing around the country since 1994. Their broad musical palette spans the Almost Acoustic style that Nelson played with Jerry Garcia, through roots rock n roll, and psychedelic country-rock. The DNB perform David’s compositions (many co-written with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter), select covers, and several Grateful Dead classics upon which Nelson appeared on the original album releases. These stylistic elements, combined with plenty of spontaneous free form improvisation, create a sound that is uniquely David Nelson Band. Though the original songs are mostly written by Nelson, the development of all the material is a fully collaborative effort. These days the DNB only tour select areas a few times a year, as the individual band members are in high demand with other successful touring acts. Their loyal and enthusiastic fans relish these special times to reunite at Nelson family gatherings. DNB shows are a joyous reunion for all – a communal gathering where regulars and newcomers all feel part of an extended family.

David Nelson – guitar/ vocals – is a founding member of the New Riders of the Purple Sage and long time musical partner of Jerry Garcias dating back to 1962 in the pre-Grateful Dead bluegrass band, The Wildwood Boys. Nelson was also a member of the Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band (and appears on their 1988 album release “Almost Acoustic” and 2010’s “Ragged But Right”) and performed on three Grateful Dead albums – “Aoxomoxoa”, “Workingmans Dead” & “American Beauty” – playing the iconic electric guitar solo on Box of Rain. Nelson has also performed as a member of Phil Lesh and Friends.

Barry Sless – lead guitar/ pedal steel – currently tours with Bobby Weir and Wolf Bros, Skeleton Crewe and Moonalice. He was a frequent member of Phil Lesh and Friends touring and local lineups since 2004. He’s toured with Chris Robinsons Green Leaf Rustlers (and appears on their 2020 album release, From Within Marin), Kingfish, Cowboy Jazz, and Great American Taxi. Barry is a founding member of DNB.

The California Theatre presents Tom Rigney & Flambeau - plus Kevin Russell and Friends
2026-03-28 19:30 - 22:00 | The California Theatre, 528 7th Street, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401, United States
Tom Rigney’s band of all stars simmers and cooks with musical intelligence. Their high energy live show features tight ensemble playing, deeply infectious grooves, and rich soloing. Renowned guitarist Danny Caron (Marcia Ball, Clifton Chenier, Charles Brown), boogie queen Caroline Dahl, Steve Parks on bass and Brent Rapone on drums have carved evocative and powerfully uplifting music, led by that guy in the red boots.
The Occasionals
Americana, pop and rock music dipped in country and the blues. Linda Ronstadt and John Prine get into a car with Willie Dixon and Big Mama Thornton, crank up the radio & rock it all the way home! Fantastic originals and lively covers by Hank Williams, BB King, Chuck Berry, James Taylor, Carole King and more!

Coyote Sonoma presents Dustin Saylor and The Stowaways
2026-03-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Coyote Sonoma, 44F Mill Street, Healdsburg, 95448, United States
Join us for line dancing lessons from Grapevine Dance! Plus, live music from Dustin Saylor & The Stowaways.
Dustin Saylor, a Northern California-born country singer-songwriter, has made a name for himself as the #1 Country/Folk artist in the San Francisco Bay Area. His musical journey began in childhood, first at the piano and later as a guitarist and singer for his high school youth group and local church. Despite early challenges, including a devastating American Idol rejection in 2009, Saylor had a transformative moment on his long drive home, realizing that true success required full commitment. Embracing his calling, he quit bartending, pursued a music degree at Sonoma State University, and became a full-time musician. Over the years, he has performed alongside artists like Tyler Rich, Chase Rice, and Daughtry, with his sound often compared to Thomas Rhett and Chris Stapleton. His songwriting is deeply personal, shaped by his early experiences of adoption and the contrasting struggles and joys of his life. Through his music, Saylor seeks to inspire, heal, and create a space where people can connect beyond labels. Committed to his craft, he remains “all in,” determined to sing and play music for the rest of his life.

Mystic Theatre presents Tainted Love
2026-03-27 21:00 - 22:30 | CA
For 2 decades, TAINTED LOVE has been thrilling audiences nationwide with its high-energy, over-the-top renditions of pop music from the treasure trove known as the 1980s. Their show delivers something for every music fan: pulsing dance beats, fist-pumping rock anthems, and guilty-pleasure sing-alongs, all performed with the highest level of musicianship and state-of-the-art sound and lighting.

The California Theatre presents Spike Sikes and His Awesome Hotcakes
2026-03-27 19:30 - 22:00 | The California Theatre, 528 7th Street, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401, United States
Spike Sikes, Awesome Hotcakes, and a whole lot of music! With the perfect recipe of soul, swing, R&B, jazz, it’s going to be cooking down at The Cal!
Just The Right Recipe… The most frequently heard comment after a Spike’s Awesome Hotcakes gig goes something like this –
“No one is making this kind of music anymore!”
But what, exactly, is “this kind of music?”
Like hotcakes themselves, it goes by many names. Soul. Swing. Rhythm & Blues. Jazz. Jump. It’s a sound that’s classic and simple, but when it’s done right, it hits the spot, and has you grinning from ear to ear. Spike has spent years searching for this sound.
From the Texas blues joints he cut his teeth in to the funky halls of New Orleans, he was always studying the music, trying to find just the right recipe. It makes perfect sense that he found his bandmates in Sonoma County, a music scene that has fostered many eclectic artists for decades.
What he didn’t know was how hungry audiences were for “this kind of…

JaM Cellars Presents Jeff Tweedy with special guest Sima Cunningham
2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third Street, Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary music’s most respected songwriters and performers. In addition to 13 Wilco albums, he has released five solo albums – most recently, his 30-track “magnum opus” (New York Times) Twilight Override. This tour, featuring his sons and longtime collaborators, offers a rare chance to experience songs from across his expansive catalog and step inside the world of Twilight Override.

Cloverdale Performing Arts Center presents The Young People’s Chamber Orchestra
2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, 209 N Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, CA, 95425, United States
The Young People’s Chamber Orchestra is a youth string orchestra working without a conductor. It is modeled after the Bay Area’s renowned New Century Chamber Orchestra and is the first youth ensemble of its kind in northern California. Currently under the direction of Aaron Westman, the orchestra has been featured as a guest on a New Century Chamber Orchestra performance and has been a winner of the Berkeley Junior Bach Festival.
The Santa Rosa Symphony Institute for Music Education: Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Ensembles’ mission is to offer young musicians an exceptional educational experience by providing the finest quality orchestral training and performance opportunities in Sonoma County. Our goal is for young musicians to develop an awareness and appreciation of great music in the context of learning responsibility and teamwork, while they participate in our community through public
performance. Students can begin instruments as young as five years old at our Summer Music Academy, and remain in our training programs as they excel, into their first years of college.

Sweetwater Music Hall presents Retrospekt
2026-03-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States
Retrospekt plays all your favorite 1980’s new wave hits LIVE. We’re a visually fierce synth explosion rocking the dance floor and putting the party back in your pretty in pink. Laced in lasers, leather, and guyliner, you’ll relive all your favorite John Hughes-themed prom scenes and high school fantasies.
Our live show combines unrivaled renditions of your favorite 80’s new wave synth-pop mixtape paired with badass lighting and a custom video backdrop that would make MTV proud.
All you ever wanted, all you ever needed, is here, in Retrospekt.

Mystic Theatre presents Vanessa Collier
2026-03-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Singer/songwriter Vanessa Collier’s sixth album Do It My Own Way was recorded on analog gear with the musicians largely in one room. Do It My Own Way is sonically inspired by the classic Memphis soul sound of Stax and Hi Records, especially that of the Staples Singers. Second single “Wild As a Rainstorm,” which dives deep into soul territory, powerfully gives advice to women and people who feel left out to ignore the naysayers and “Be a tapestry of dreams.” The track been added to Spotify’s official Retro Soul playlist. The groove and horns would make Willie Mitchell proud, and indeed features legendary Hi Records organist Rev. Charles Hodges. The vocals are powerful, awe-inspiring, and undeniably soulful vocals.
Talking about the album, Collier adds, “It’s a warmer and darker sounding a record, recorded intentionally to reflect a throwback to older school soul, R&B, blues, and to the days of great songs and songwriters, tube amps and analog gear.”
Do It My Own Way takes listeners back to the heyday of music with Memphis soul-influenced horn arrangements, layers of vocals for color, with poignant and powerful saxophone solos that deliver a quietly powerful undercurrent to each song and the album as a whole. Minor key Americana/noir “Take Me Back” served as the first single. The album kicks off with the funk workout “Elbow Grease.” On an album full of incredible grooves, “Shoulda Known Better” stands out while “Just One More” sways toa rhumba beat.
The gospel-tinged “Rosetta” pays tribute to one of Collier’s heroes, electric guitar pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Collier sings, “She’s carried the torch so I can see a little bit better… There’d be no Elvis or Chuck Berry. Sometimes the women do it best. She tackled all the inequities. And fought with strength and audacity.”

Mystic Theatre presents Chancey Williams
2026-03-25 20:30 - 22:00 | Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Saddle Bronc athlete-turned neo-traditional country music sensation Chancey Williams has gone from competing on horseback to performing on center stage. As one of only two artists (along with Chris LeDoux) to both compete in the rodeo and perform on the main stage at Cheyenne Frontier Days and the only singer/songwriter to be endorsed by CINCH®, Williams is the next authentic cowboy of country music. The northeastern Wyoming native has toured the nation, taking the stage ahead of headliners Toby Keith, Cody Johnson, Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley and Parker McCollum, performing at a sold-out Ryman Auditorium, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, as well as headlining at The National Finals Rodeo and multiple performances at the Grand Ole’ Opry.
“For us, it’s been a long journey of playing against what was popular in country music, but we just stayed the course,” Williams told People Magazine of staying true to his roots. “I always tell the band, don’t worry about whatever any other artist is doing. We have blinders on.”
Representing the western lifestyle and cowboy mentality in its truest form, The Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame inductee’s sound and subject matter has found its time in Nashville’s country scene, as demonstrated on his latest release, seventh studio album Miles On Me. The project includes several previously released singles, including 2025 stand-outs “Pearl Snap Preacher,” “The Ballad of Uncle Don” (an autobiographical tune about his actual Uncle Don), and the title track, as well as three new tunes, including focus track “Past the Point of Rescue.”
Saving Country Music wrote, “If we could wave a magic wand and instantly remake mainstream country music into something much better than what it is today, Chancey Williams…would not be a bad wish at all.”
“The time has finally come for Chancey Williams,” declared People Magazine. “Cowboys are cool again!”

Sweetwater Music Hall presents Warm Shower and The Towels
2026-03-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States
Warm Shower and the Towels is a collective centered on the songwriting of Luc Ostroff. The collective includes Luc, Sam Ostroff, Isabel Aya, Chris Fishman, Louis Cole, and Sam Wilkes.

Sweetwater Music Hall presents Open Mic Night
2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States
Sign-up via email to openmic@swmh.com. You may sign up anytime between 6 pm the night before and 3 pm on the actual Tuesday. If you are in school and need to go early, please indicate that in your request. If you would like a certain time slot, please indicate that as well, no guarantees. You will receive a confirmation and the performance times by 5 p.m. that day.
Each performer will have 2 songs/10 minutes to perform. There will be a bass amp, a guitar amp, a set of drums, and a piano already set up for anyone to use.

JaM Cellars Presents Johnny Marr with special guest His Lordship
2026-03-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third Street, Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Johnny Marr started his career with The Smiths, beginning an amazing history as one of the most influential songwriters and guitarists in British independent music. His subsequent creative journey has seen him at the heart of The The, Electronic, Modest Mouse and The Cribs, as well as working with such names as The Pretenders, Talking Heads, The Avalanches, and the musician and composer Hans Zimmer – with whom he recorded the score and soundtrack for the most recent James Bond film, No Time To Die, including the Oscar-nominated title track created with Billie Eilish.
Since launching in 2013, Marr’s solo career has given rise to four UK Top Ten studio albums – The Messenger (2013), Playland (2014), Call The Comet (2018), Fever Dreams Pts 1-4 (2022) and a career-spanning book, Marr’s Guitars (via Thames & Hudson).
The full measure of this extraordinarily fertile creative period is captured on his latest offering, Spirit Power: The Best Of Johnny Marr, a major new collection curated by Johnny encompassing songs from his first ten years as a solo artist, a scattering of stand-alone singles and two incendiary new cuts, Somewhere and The Answer. It’s a body of work that mirrors Marr’s unquenchable life force, breadth of musicality, and above all, his love of melody.

Sweetwater Music Hall presents Victoria George Early Access Album Release Party with David Luning
2026-03-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States
“I feel like good art is informed by big moments,” says Northern California singer-songwriter Victoria George. Her new album, “Wilderness,” proves the point. Written and recorded in the wake of a life-altering brain cancer diagnosis, the album is a powerful creative statement from an artist whose sound seamlessly blends country roots and folk storytelling with a hint of pop.

Throughout her career, George’s voice and songwriting prowess have set her apart from Nashville trends, even as she shared stages with legends like Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, and Loudon Wainwright. Her late 2018 release “Victoria George & The High Lonesome” was a rootsy standout, but when the pandemic hit, live music everywhere came to a halt and so did George’s momentum.

Sweetwater Music Hall presents Marin Bluegrass Sessions March
2026-03-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States
First appearing at Sweetwater in March of 2024, the live mic, hosted open Bluegrass jam series typically occurs on the fourth Sunday of each month. This community event has grown a strong following of Bluegrass players and fans alike, with its popular, casual performance-oriented jam format welcoming Intermediate to Advanced players to the famed Sweetwater stage. With a curated support band drawn from a rotating cast of talented CBA members, who provide a welcoming and inclusive environment as well as hot on-the-fly picking and singing backup, the Sessions are always full of fun, driving rhythm, and high-lonesome energy!

JaM Cellars Presents FOREIGNER: Live with an Orchestra
2026-03-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Uptown Theatre, 1350 Third Street, Napa, CA, 94559, United States
With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 80 million.
Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Long, Long Way From Home” and the worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” FOREIGNER still rocks the charts almost 50 years into the game with massive airplay and continued Billboard album chart success. Audio and video streams of FOREIGNER’s hits exceed 15 million per week.
With more Top 10 songs than Journey and Aerosmith, and as many as Fleetwood Mac, FOREIGNER also features strongly in every category in Billboard’s “Greatest of All Time” listing. At times, the band’s weekly catalog sales have eclipsed those of Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, the Rolling Stones, the Who, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Aerosmith and most of their Classic Rock peers (Source: Nielsen SoundScan). FOREIGNER‘s catalog sales were recently celebrated in Business Insider as hitting the Top 40 among the Best Selling Music Artists of All Time.
Founded in 1976, FOREIGNER‘s debut album produced the hits “Feels Like The First Time,” “Cold As Ice” and “Long, Long Way From Home.” The album Double Vision followed, as did a string of hits including “Urgent,” “Juke Box Hero” and “Waiting For A Girl Like You.” Those songs helped give FOREIGNER‘s next album, 4, its impressive run at #1 on the Billboard chart. At the zenith of 80’s sound, FOREIGNER‘s fifth album, Agent Provocateur, gave the world the incredible #1 global hit,” I Want To Know What Love Is.” This musical milestone followed the record-breaking song “Waiting For A Girl Like You.”

Mystic Theatre presents Wake the Dead
2026-03-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Mystic Theatre, 23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
As an expression of cultural joy, you can’t top an Irish wake. And what is a wake but a celebration — a toast of appreciation — an expression of love — and a damn good party?
So when seven top Bay Area musicians realized they shared as deep a love for the songs of the Grateful Dead as they did for traditional Celtic tunes, some brand-new music sprang up and started partying.
WAKE THE DEAD is a romp that flows seamlessly from rock grooves to hot Irish reels, and from haunting airs to achingly beautiful melodies familiar to Deadheads everywhere. “Sugaree” in waltz time, bracketed by an ancient harp tune and infused with a poignant Celtic longing. “Bertha” thundering out of “China Cat” on a mandolin tidal wave. The eerie lilt of the uilleann pipes, giving a glow to “Bird Song” as if it was always meant to be there. Groove jams to keep the tie-dye swirling. Vocal harmonies that float like clouds. The music takes off, and the band follows, grinning all the way. These aren’t worlds colliding — they’re worlds meshing, coalescing creating a whole new world of possibility, and true to the spirits of the Grateful Dead and the eternally hopeful Celts.
WAKE THE DEAD bands together seven of the best-known and most respected players in the west. Bassist Cindy Browne Rosefield is equally at home in folk and jazz, touring globally as the musical fusion go-to gal. Singer, fiddler, and octave mandolinist Danny Carnahan is an award-winning songwriter whose original Irish-tinged songs are popular worldwide. Kevin Carr is a musical triple-threat, renowned as a dance fiddler, a pennywhistler, and Irish piper par excellence. Sylvia Herold’s delicious vocal phrasing can also be heard on her solo recordings and her performances with Euphonia. Paul Kotapish is known far and wide for his work with Kevin Burke’s Open House, and for his blazing guitar and mandolin with The Hillbillies From Mars and Euphonia. And Latin percussionist Brian Rice rounds out the band’s groove engine.

Sweetwater Music Hall presents Dead Winter Carpenters with Jimbo Scott
2026-03-21 20:00 - 21:30 | Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States
Hailing from North Lake Tahoe, CA, americana/roots rock band Dead Winter Carpenters has built a reputation for pouring their heart and soul into each performance. Celebrating 15 years on the road in 2025, the band has worked hard to position themselves, wrote Portland Metronome, “at the forefront of a youthful generation trying to redefine what string music is and what it can do.” That progressive nature shines through loud and clear on the band’s latest release “Sinners ‘n’ Freaks.” The 5-song EP is DWC’s fifth studio effort and is a celebration of the hard roads previously traveled and the road that lies ahead. Recorded at Baxter’s Ranch in Auburn, CA, the band found a masterful ally with a keen ear and sensibility in studio owner/engineer Matt Baxter. Born of an organic, roots-based approach, Sinners ‘n’ Freaks rings true to the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Reminiscent of genre-benders like Jack White, Chris Thile, and Sam Bush, Dead Winter Carpenters harmoniously blend refined musical ability with a scarcely restrained tendency to let it all hang out. The result is a controlled burn, a riveting sound, and a connection with fans that sells out shows and has the band sharing stages with the likes of Jason Isbell, Easton Corbin, Greensky Bluegrass, Rising Appalachia, Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters and Hard Working Americans.

The California Theatre presents The Fargo Brothers
2026-03-21 19:30 - 22:00 | The California Theatre, 528 7th Street, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401, United States
Soaring harmonies, rootsy grooves, and high-energy tributes, The Fargo Brothers deliver nonstop rock, blues & Americana.
The Fargo Brothers are an award-winning rock, blues, and Americana band celebrated for their soaring vocal harmonies and tight, electrifying ensemble playing. Their high-energy shows feature crowd-pleasing medley tributes to legends like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Hiatt, and Delbert McClinton.
Blending these classics seamlessly with a deep catalog of original songs, The Fargo Brothers deliver a nonstop, fun-filled performance that spans genres and generations, bringing the stage to life from the first note to the last.

Green Music Center presents Rossini & Schubert
2026-03-21 - 2026-03-23 | Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA, 94928, United States
Celebrate the artistry of two musical giants: Rossini’s sparkling wit and Schubert’s moving melodies. With its theatrical flair and rhythm-driven energy, Rossini’s William Tell Overture contrasts beautifully with Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, which offers a glimpse of his profound creative brilliance and introspective lyricism. Additionally, the world premiere of Shuying Li’s concerto grosso Coping Cadences ignites the imagination while merging traditional and contemporary elements.
Photo credit: Photo by Susan and Neil Silverman Photography

Coyote Sonoma presents Casa Warehouse Rave Ft. Yuca Frita
2026-03-20 20:00 - 2026-03-21 02:00 | Coyote Sonoma, 44F Mill Street, Healdsburg, 95448, United States
Sonoma Co’s house party themed warehouse rave! Bay Area icon Yuca Frita w/stacked local support, vendors, lasers & Funktion-One Sound!
The March installment of ✨Casa✨ features the one and only icon Yuca Frita! Local support from the legends Dyops and Savvy!
Resident DJs:
• Rey_Luv B2B Bay B Sol
• Joey Trip B2B Stonk Ape

More about our very special Bay Area guest DJ Yuca Frita:
Yuca Frita is a Bay Area born and raised Peruvian-American DJ whose high-energy, percussive, genre-blending sets synthesize Latin, Afro-Caribbean and club rhythms. Her sound has been described as a “rowdy, leftfield approach to reggaeton and dembow” (Resident Advisor). Known for her hype, dynamic taste, she mixes rambunctious edits with deep cuts to keep the dancefloor moving while paying homage to the club sounds of the global south.
Since the onset of her DJing career in 2021, she has played several notable events including Outside Lands and La Onda Music Festival, and played on various bills supporting artists such as Yaeji, Tokischa, Ms Nina, MJ Nebreda, Manuka Honey, Bianca Oblivion, OSSX and more.
