essence Record Release Party! w Tr on May 27, 2016 in San Francisco, CA : Doors ‪@ 7pm / Show ‪@ 8pm.
$15 in advance/door or $40.95 - includes dinner.
Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109
esse nce website: essencemusic.com
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/travis-hayes-essence-gamh-w-the-belle-sounds-diamond-heights-tickets
Come join us ‪Friday, May 27th at GAMH for an amazing night of music with Bay Area's singer-songwriter essence. . .a Record Release Party premiering her latest CD entitled "Black Wings" - with plenty of slide guitars and a swampy alt-Americana/rock/folk spirit, this is a collection of essence's most raw and personal songs. Also on the bill is Bay Area's Travis Hayes, The Belle Sounds & Diamond Heights. This will be a special night of music, dancing & fun!
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WHEN:Friday May 27th 7:00 PMWHERE:Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell St
San Francisco, CA 94109COST:$15-40.95Event Website

Doors ‪@ 7pm / Show ‪@ 8pm.
$15 in advance/door or $40.95 - includes dinner.

Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109

essence website: essencemusic.com
Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/travis-hayes-essence-gamh-w-the-belle-sounds-diamond-heights-tickets

Come join us ‪Friday, May 27th at GAMH for an amazing night of music with Bay Area's singer-songwriter essence. . .a Record Release Party premiering her latest CD entitled "Black Wings" - with plenty of slide guitars and a swampy alt-Americana/rock/folk spirit, this is a collection of essence's most raw and personal songs. Also on the bill is Bay Area's Travis Hayes, The Belle Sounds & Diamond Heights. This will be a special night of music, dancing & fun!

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Wavy Gravy's 80th Birthday on May 22, 2016 in Rohnert Park, CA : Come celebrate Wavy Gravy's 80th Birthday!
Two stages of music and entertainment featuring:
YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, STEVE EARLE, JOHN POPPER, NEW RIDERS of the PURPLE SAGE, ACHILLES WHEEL, DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS, THE T SISTERS, GRATEFUL BLUEGRASS BOYS, SAMBADROP, CLOWN CONSPIRACY and more!
Food & Craft Vendors, Art Galleries & Silent Auction
SEATING:
* Please come early if you want to secure a lawn seat, we have limited space for chairs
* You may only bring low back chairs and blankets for seating
* No ice chests, glass bottles or alcohol will be allowed into the venue
FOOD:
* We will have an expanded food court this year providing a variety of delicious foods with an emphasis on locally sourced, organic options. Our bar will feature Lagunitas Brewing Co. beers and Kokomo Wines.
WATER:
* Filtered water will be provided, PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE
All proceeds will benefit SEVA FOUNDATION
The name Seva (say-va) is a Sanskrit word meaning "selfless service."
Seva is a Berkeley based non profit organization dedicated to restoring sight and preventing blindness around the world.
Seva was Founded in 1978 by a group of medical professionals, counterculture activists, musicians, and compassionate individuals, all dedicated to the prevention of blindness around the globe. Among Seva's founders are public health experts Dr. Larry & Girija Brilliant, spiritual leader Ram Dass, humanitarian activists Wavy Gravy & Jahanara Romney and Dr. Nichole Grasset, .
There are an astonishing 39 million people who live in darkness around the globe. 90% live in developing countries. Perhaps the most incredible statistic is that eight out of ten people who are blind could see again if they simply had access to an eye doctor. Since 1978, Seva's Sight Programs have helped nearly 4 million people to see again!
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Allen Stone & Monophonics on June 30, 2016 in Rohnert Park, CA : The young soul singer Allen Stone will play the SOMO Village Event Center June 30th with support from San Francisco's psychedelic soul band, The Monop honics. Stone proves himself deeply devoted to making uncompromisingly soulful music that transcends all pop convention. Like many of his own musical heroes- Stevie Wonder chief among them - Stone pulls off the near-magical feat of channeling a weight of the-world sensitivity into his songs while still radiating hope and promise. Stone has been featured on the Ellen DeGeneres show, the Conan O'Brien show and was VH1's first "You Oughta Know" artist of 2013.
Raised amid the rich musical culture and history of the San Francisco Bay Area, Monophonics proudly carry the torch through the generations into today's musical landscape. Holding on to tradition, but by no means purists of any kind, they play their own brand of music known as "Psychedelic Soul."
Second Octave Presents SOMO Concerts ushers in an exciting new era of live music in Sonoma County. Our 3000-seat outdoor venue is the most unique and enjoyable live performance facility in the North Bay.
The SOMO Village Event Center is solar powered, and features the very latest sound and lighting technology, custom designed for the venue's outdoor, 1200-square-foot stage. The facility is located an hour's drive north of San Francisco, in the heart of SOMO Village, the 200-acre, environmentally friendly, planned mixed-use community in Rohnert Park, CA.
Don't miss the most soulful event of Sonoma County Summer! Get your ticket Now at https://www.ticketfly.com/event/1152915
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The young soul singer Allen Stone will play the SOMO VillageWHEN:Thursday June 30th 6:00 PM - 10:30 PMWHERE:SOMO Village Event Center
1400 Valley House Dr, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Rohnert Park, CA 94928COST:$38.00

Railroad Square Music Festival on June 5, 2016 in Santa Rosa, CA : The second annual Railroad Square Music Festival is coming up! From 9:30am to 7:30pm on Sunday, June 5th this free event ​will celebrate the North Bay arts community with a day of music in the heart of Santa Rosa.
The mission of the Railroad Square Music Festival is to expand our local music community by bringing more music to new people, to encourage our local performers to shoot for the stars, and to show that the North Bay is a vibrant cultural and artistic hub. The event is presented by The North Bay Hootenanny and is produced by Second Octave Entertainment. Festival director Josh Windmiller has brought music to Railroad Square for the past seven years with events such as The Handcar Regatta, Wunderkammer, This Train, and the first Railroad Square Music Festival, which brought 4,000 people to the square in 2015.
This five stage event (one more than last year) will feature over 15 performers. This year's headlining band will be The Easy Leaves, who will be releasing their new EP “Wheels” at the event. Other performers include Royal Jelly Jive, The Bootleg Honeys, Dixie Giants, John Courage, The Traveling Spectacular (a vaudeville magic show), Whiskerman, La Mandanga, Crow and the Canyon, Oddjob Ensemble, Ashley Allred, Los Ritmicos, The Coffis Brothers and The Jon Gonzales String Trio.
The Railroad Square Music Festival also serves as a showcase for the non­musical arts of the North Bay. The West End Farmers Market will be at the festival for the first half of the day. Santa Rosa's own Shop Party will be bringing over a dozen local crafters. Free Art Friday SR will bring a pop-up art gallery showcasing local visual artists. There will be an ...read more

24 Annual Summer Nights Festival on July 9, 2016 in San Rafael, CA : The Kanbar Center at the Osher Marin JCC
Announces the 24th Annual Summer Nights Outdoor Music Festival featuring
5 Saturday Nights of Multi-Cultural Live Music
Kid Zone, Dinners, Dance, Picnic, Cocktails & Fun
Saturday July 9 – August 6, 2016, 7:00PM
The first of 5 Summer Saturday nights of live music, dinners, cocktails, picnics, dancing, a Kid Zone, and more will begin on Saturday July 9th and continue for a total of 5 consecutive Saturdays great live music, under beautiful Marin Skies in an intimate and beautiful setting.
7/9~ African Music Night: Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
After a 10 year adventure that has taken them from the squalor of refugee camps to the world's biggest stages, Africa's most recognized and inspirational band kicks off our 24th Annual Summer Nights season. With fans across the globe, SLRAS' music embodies and radiates joy, passion and love for their fellow man, and is a living testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Pre-concert African Dance Class * Dinners avail on-site from Big Jim's BBQ
Kid Zone Hosted by Marin JCC Summer Camps
7/16~Gypsy Rock: Diego's Umbrella || Marin Youth in Arts Teen A Capella Group ‘Til Dawn opens
Fresh off of BottleRock, SF's celebrated Ambassadors of Gypsy Rock bring their unique blend of eastern European gypsy, flamenco, ska, Balkan and rock laced with a pop sensibility. A refreshing formula in today's music world, Diego's Umbrella's unique, high-energy live show is a visual and aural experience you will not forget. * Dinners avail on-site from The Plant Café Organic
Kid Zone Hosted by 10,000 Degrees
7/23~ California JamGrass: Tea Leaf Green || Beatbox bicyclist, Cello Joe opens
This San Francisco indie-rock band has an amazing, intricate, and dynamic sound that ranges from modern rock, to classic rock, ...read more

Ragazzi Boys Chorus Send-Off Show on June 12, 2016 in Redwood City, CA : Ragazzi Boys Chorus concludes its season with a special send-off concert before embarking on a summer of recording a CD and a tour. Highlights of the concert will include songs the chorus will record later this summer mixing pieces from African and Arabic traditions with classics of Western repertoire. The stirring choral piece Glory from the film “Selma” will also be performed. This gospel-choir inspired song, which captured a Grammy, Golden Globe, and Oscar, was written by rapper Common and singer John Legend. The one-night-only concert is the last chance to see the choral boys sing this season. For the summer, the younger members of the boys chorus will travel to New Orleans for the 17th Annual Crescent City Choral Festival, while the more experienced singers will record the choir's sixth album, “I Dream a World” at George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch in Marin.
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WHEN:Sunday June 12th 5:00 PMWHERE:Messiah Lutheran Church
1835 Valota Rd.,
Redwood City, CA 94061COST:$10-$32Buy Tickets NowEvent Website

Ragazzi Boys Chorus concludes its season with a special send-off concert before embarking on a summer of recording a CD and a tour. Highlights of the concert will include songs the chorus will record later this summer mixing pieces from African and Arabic traditions with classics of Western repertoire. The stirring choral piece Glory from the film “Selma” will also be performed. This gospel-choir inspired song, which captured a Grammy, Golden Globe, and Oscar, was written by rapper Common and singer John Legend. The one-night-only concert is the last chance to see the choral boys sing this season. For the summer, the younger members of the boys chorus will travel to New Orleans ...read more

Retro Rendezvous on June 14, 2016 in San Francisco, CA : Retro Rendezvous is an all-night interactive art and music experience and fundraiser to support Flaming Lotus Girls, Arborealis, Laser Native and Icar us. This event, happening at The Sound Factory on June 4, includes large scale art installations, live performances, music from EINMUSIK, DAVI, and local SF talent, and a fashion show by FAYMUS - a combination of adventures guaranteed to create a night you'll never forget. We're SO excited to announce that we will be featuring a PRE-PLAYA PREVIEW of Flaming Lotus Girls' newest piece, PULSE - RSVP and grab your tickets now before prices rise! https://www.facebook.com/events/934139586682790/
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An all-night interactive art and music event!WHEN:Tuesday June 14th 10:00 PM - 6:00 AMWHERE:The Factory
525 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94105COST:11.49 - 37.74FacebookBuy Tickets Now

Retro Rendezvous is an all-night interactive art and music experience and fundraiser to support Flaming Lotus Girls, Arborealis, Laser Native and Icarus. This event, happening at The Sound Factory on June 4, includes large scale art installations, live performances, music from EINMUSIK, DAVI, and local SF talent, and a fashion show by FAYMUS - a combination of adventures guaranteed to create a night you'll never forget. We're SO excited to announce that we will be featuring a PRE-PLAYA PREVIEW of Flaming Lotus Girls' newest piece, PULSE - RSVP and grab your tickets now before prices rise! https://www.facebook.com/events/934139586682790/

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Moonalice & Dream Farmers on May 7, 2016 in Sebastopol, CA : 8 PM - $12
HopMonk Tavern
230 Petaluma Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Ticket Link: https://hopmonk-sebastopol.ticketfly.com/event/1132689-moonalice-sebastop ol/
Moonalice & Dream Farmers will be performing at the Hopmonk Tavern on May 7th. Moonalice is a psychedelic roots-rock band of seasoned musicians. Band members: Barry Sless, Pete Sears, Roger McNamee & John Molo. Plus Big Steve Parish. Guests gifted original art poster by Stanley Mouse. For posters/videos of all shows visit moonalice.com.
Moonalice: https://www.facebook.com/moonalice
Dream Farmers: https://dreamfarmers.com
TIX: https://hopmonk-sebastopol.ticketfly.com/event/1132689-moonalice-sebastopol/
MOONALICE:
• Psychedelic, roots-rock band of seasoned musicians mixing a variety of genres with extended musical improvisations.
• Band Members: Roger McNamee, Pete Sears, Barry Sless, John Molo
• Every show has an original art poster, created by a well-known artist, and with its own unique Moonalice "legend." The poster is given free to all attendees. www.moonaliceposter.com
• All Moonalice concerts are broadcast live in HD and available in an online archive shortly after their set. www.moonalice.com
Over 410k on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonalice
Over 67k on Twitter: https://twitter.com/moonalice
Moonalice was the brainchild of the great producer, T Bone Burnett in 2007 because he wanted to create a band with a San Francisco 60's sound. Moonalice plays mostly original material mixed with some covers, and during their extended freeform jams the band moves as one, drawing from many musical genres honed from years of experience playing with various major acts.
MOONALICE Band members:
Barry Sless: lead guitar, pedal steel guitar, bass (Phil Lesh & Friends, David Nelson Band, Kingfish, Cowboy Jazz)
Pete Sears: bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals (Doobie Decibel System, Sam Gopal Dream, Rod Stewart, Long John Baldry, original Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna, Peter Rowan, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh & Friends, Steve Kimock, David Nelson, John Lee Hooker and more).
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Jai Uttal Ecstatic Chant Kirtan on June 3, 2016 in Sebastopol, CA : Kirtan with Jai Uttal
PeaceWave presents a special evening of Kirtan with world-renowned, grammy-nominated artist Jai Uttal with Daniel Paul and Praj na Vieira June 3rd in Sebastopol.
Jai Uttal is a Grammy nominated pioneer in the world music community. His eclectic east meets-west sound has put his music at the forefront of the world fusion movement. Jai Uttal's musical roots embrace a rich variety of cultures and traditions that span the globe and the centuries. From the hillbilly music of the Appalachian Mountains to the passionate strains of Bengali street singers, from the haunting rhythms and melodies of ancient India to contemporary electric rock sounds, Jai's music distills the essence of diverse musical forms.
2011 saw the release of two new albums, "Queen of Hearts" (Nutone), a unique mixture of reggae, ska, and samba rhythms, used as a backdrop for call and response, dance-oriented kirtan; as well as "Kirtan Kids" (Sounds True), the first record of its ?kind, created for families to sing, laugh, dance, and celebrate?life together through call-and-response singing. His latest recording, "Return to Shiva Station: Kailash Connection," is a wholly new album re-envisioning his groundbreaking "Shiva Station," bringing the listener closer to the music itself with unadorned, intimate arrangements that illuminate directly the spiritual heart of each composition.
Jai adds, "World music is music from everywhere. Music that creates bridges. Music that unites hearts and cultures. Music that brings peace."
Fulbright Award winning Tabla drummer Daniel Paul has played a lifetime of world music with many diverse artists who share his love for the sacred music of India. From the strictly classical musicians and dancers of the Ali Akbar College of Music, to the modern techno-laced chants of Lost at Last, and ...read more

Baraka Moon on May 21, 2016 in Sebastopol, CA : Peacewave presents Kirtan Concert and Dance with Baraka Moon
Uniting influences from mystical Sufi songs, Indian ragas, African percussion & Australia n Aboriginal didgeridoo, BARAKA MOON delivers soulful dance music with a positive message of peace for the whole world.
Baraka Moon is a global fusion band known for their exciting trance-dance music and rhythms based on Pakistani Sufi and other Hindustani tunes. Members Sukhawat Ali Khan (vocals, harmonium), Stephen Kent (didjeridu, percussion, bass), Anastasi Mavrides (guitar, vocals), the late Geoffrey Gordon (voice, tabla and frame drums), and Peter Warren (drums, djembe) produced a more direct, more pure devotional Sufi and Hindu EP album while maintaining their characteristic styling. Two of the tracks are reprised for this collection, dedicated to original member Gordon. Kent's earthy didgeridu grounds the music, the harmonium provides, well, harmony and melody, the guitar ornaments, and the drums drive the entire ensemble. Sukhawat Ali's amazing sweet voice (he the son of vocal raga master, Salamat Ali Khan) soars. Juley Juley is a happy Hindi salutation. Jai Radhe Shyam, recorded with Gordon, is a Hindu devotion to the consort of Krishna, Shyam. Allah Hoo is perhaps the most well-known Sufi devotion that has different melodies across the planet; the Pakistani Punjabi one here is the most familiar.
Come sing, swoon & dance with us!
May 21
Subud Hall
234 Hutchins Ave
Sebastopol, Ca 95472
Show 8PM
Doors open at 7:30
$20 at door $15 in Advance
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Milk & Honey
123 Main Street
Sebastopol 95472
707 824-1155
Buy onLine https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2533368
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Baraka Moon Global Fusion Exciting Trance Dance MusicWHEN:Saturday May 21st 8:00 PM - 11:00 PMWHERE:Subud Hall
234 Hutchins
Sebastopol, CA 95472COST:$15 Advance $20 at doorFacebookYouTubeVimeoBuy Tickets NowEvent Website

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