Michael KiwanukaAlready established in the UK, Kiwanuka’s star is rising stateside.

Friday, May 19

Michael Kiwanuka @ The Fillmore
Kiwanuka’s star is rising in the US thanks to “Black Man in a White World”‘s use in trailers and sountracks.

Pallbearer @ The New Parish
Get heavy with Pallbearer in Oakland.

Brother Grand, Maggie Y/O @ Hotel Utah
San Jose’s Brother Grand joins forces with San Francisco’s Maggie Y/O for a choice local bill.

Saturday, May 20

French Cassettes, Spooky Mansion @ Thee Parkside
Some of our favorite indie rock acts from recent years take over Thee Parkside for a night.

The Dustbowl Revival, Steep Ravine @ The Fillmore
For those who prefer a little twang, the Fillmore has boot-stompin’ evening lined up for you.

E-40 @ Oracle Arena
They carry Sluricane at BevMo for your pre-gaming needs.

Porchfest 2017 @ The Mission
The annual country-wide celebration of music and community is back.

Smino @ Complex Oakland
Don’t underestimate St. Louis as a hip-hop hub.

Matthew Logan Vasquez @ Bottom of the Hill
I will never stop recommending MLV live and that is just a fact.

Sunday, May 21

Woods @ The Chapel
“One of the most beloved names in modern folk rock,” Woods join up with Golden Daze and Peacers.

Kikagaku Moyo @ The Independent
The current vanguards of Japanese psych make another stop in San Francisco for the 2nd time in 12 months.

Couches @ Hemlock Tavern
For a band with name that implies laziness, they’re actually pretty compelling live.