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Singer-Songwriter Events in SF Bay Area

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NIECEY LIVINGSINGLE

NIECEY LIVINGSINGLE

Mon, 16 Mar 2026at20:00

Bay Area award-winning singer-songwriter Niecey LivingSingle performs a soulful, five-octave set at Yoshi's Oakland. This intimate, jazz-club show blends pop and folk textures for a polished night of live music in a storied venue.

Clinton Kane – 4350 Live with Julian Ray

Tue, 17 Mar 2026

Clinton Kane plays an intimate singer-songwriter set with support from Julian Ray at Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco on Mar 17, 2026 — an emotional indie-pop/acoustic live show.

Niecey Livingsingle

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at02:30

Niecey Livingsingle performs live at Yoshi's Oakland, delivering a vibrant jazz-soul performance in an intimate club setting with top-notch acoustics and a celebrated local venue.

Niecey Livingsingle

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at02:30

Experience a live set by Niecey Livingsingle at Yoshi's Oakland. This intimate venue promises polished singer-songwriter tunes, tight grooves, and a refined nightlife vibe in the heart of Oakland.

Niecey Livingsingle

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at02:30

Niecey Livingsingle performs at Yoshi's Oakland, a renowned indoor jazz supper club. Expect an intimate live set with soulful vocals and a warm, clubby atmosphere that highlights Oakland's jazz scene.

Meshach Jackson @ Almost Famous Wine Lounge

Meshach Jackson @ Almost Famous Wine Lounge

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at18:30

Meshach Jackson plays an intimate singer-songwriter set at Almost Famous Wine Lounge in Livermore—cozy wine-bar vibes and live acoustic music for a relaxed evening out.

Girls Chance Music

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at18:30

Experience Girls Chance Music at The Strand Theater in San Francisco—a female-led live music night in a historic venue on March 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM, featuring singer-songwriter vibes and tickets available from verified providers.

Michelle Shocked @ The Lost Church

Michelle Shocked @ The Lost Church

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at20:00

Michelle Shocked performs an intimate singer-songwriter set at The Lost Church in San Francisco on Mar 17, 2026, featuring her folk/acoustic repertoire.

Clinton Kane @ Café du Nord

Clinton Kane @ Café du Nord

Tue, 17 Mar 2026at20:00

Clinton Kane performs an intimate singer-songwriter set at Café du Nord in San Francisco on March 17, 2026 — expect emotional pop and soulful vocals in a cozy club setting.

Gabi Hartmann

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Gabi Hartmann performs a live singer-songwriter set at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco—an intimate acoustic evening of originals and covers for indie-folk fans.

Amber Mark

Amber Mark

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at20:00

Amber Mark brings soulful R&B warmth to The Castro, with Sherwyn by her side, in a velvet, neon-lit SF venue where intimate storytelling meets iconic city energy.

Lauren Spencer-Smith @ The Fillmore

Lauren Spencer-Smith @ The Fillmore

Wed, 18 Mar 2026at20:00

Lauren Spencer-Smith with support from Sofia Camara performs live at The Fillmore in San Francisco on Mar 18, 2026 — an intimate singer-songwriter pop concert showcasing emotive vocals and storytelling.

Trish Toledo

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Trish Toledo performs an intimate singer-songwriter set at The Chapel SF on 19 Mar 2026 with support from Los Tranquilos, promising acoustic indie-folk storytelling in a cozy live-music setting.

runo plum: Patching Tour with Aubory Bugg

Fri, 20 Mar 2026

Runo Plum brings the Patching Tour to Cafe Du Nord with Aubory Bugg for an intimate singer-songwriter set on March 20, 2026.

2026 International Championship of High School A Cappella ICHSA West Semifinal

Fri, 20 Mar 2026

High-school a cappella groups compete in the ICHSA West Semifinal at the Fox Theatre on Mar 20, 2026, showcasing tight harmonies, choreography and competitive vocal performances.

Acoustic Friday Night Live At McGrail

Fri, 20 Mar 2026

An intimate acoustic live performance at McGrail Vineyards in Livermore, pairing mellow guitar-driven tunes with award-winning wines in a relaxed Friday-night winery setting.

Clara Cuve

Clara Cuve

Fri, 20 Mar 2026at21:00

Clara Cuve headlines 888 Garage in Berlin, delivering intimate synth led tones in a raw space that crackles with midnight energy from Clara Cuvé.

25–45 USD

The Third Mind - feat. Dave Alvin, Jesse Sykes & Mark Karan

Sat, 21 Mar 2026

Roots-tinged singer-songwriter/rock show at The Chapel SF featuring The Third Mind with Dave Alvin, Jesse Sykes & Mark Karan, supported by Hot Mountain Dips and a Mad Alchemy liquid light show.

CMC Open House: Free Classes for Adults
Free

CMC Open House: Free Classes for Adults

Sat, 21 Mar 2026at16:30

Free open house at SF Community Music Center for adults to try beginner piano, voice, guitar and more in a welcoming, no-pressure environment — meet instructors and explore lesson options.

Jesse Welles @ UC Theatre

Jesse Welles @ UC Theatre

Sat, 21 Mar 2026at20:00

Jesse Welles performs live at the UC Theatre in Berkeley on March 21, 2026 — an intimate singer-songwriter concert likely featuring indie/folk originals.

Liz Cooper
20–35 USD

Liz Cooper

Sun, 22 Mar 2026

Liz Cooper brings her melodic, guitar-driven singer-songwriter set to Cornerstone Berkeley on March 22, 2026, for an intimate indie-leaning live show with a relaxed, artsy vibe.

Nep: Florida Girl Goes To… with June Henry

Sun, 22 Mar 2026

Intimate singer-songwriter night at Cafe Du Nord: Nep presents "Florida Girl Goes To…" with June Henry on Mar 22, 2026 — an indie/folk acoustic set in a classic San Francisco music room.

SPIKE’S OPEN MIC
Free

SPIKE’S OPEN MIC

Sun, 22 Mar 2026at04:00

SPIKE'S OPEN MIC at Madrone Art Bar in San Francisco Bay Area invites local talent to shine from 5 to 8 pm, hosted by Carla Tutu in a welcoming, art-filled lounge.

Marissa Nadler @ 4 Star Theater

Marissa Nadler @ 4 Star Theater

Sun, 22 Mar 2026at19:00

Marissa Nadler with Gracie and Rachel performs an intimate singer-songwriter/folk set at 4 Star Theater in San Francisco on Mar 22, 2026 — an atmospheric acoustic evening for fans of moody, melodic songwriting.

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Singer-Songwriter Events in SF Bay Area

If you like hearing songs up close, steer toward the Mission District where Cafe Du Nord keeps a steady stream of intimate sets that start when doors open early evening and spill into late-night conversations. The scene leans social and casual—arts students and tourists rub shoulders with longtime locals—so expect warm rooms, earnest lyrics, and mostly ticketed shows (you'll still find the occasional free backyard or coffeehouse set). It all still hums with the same creative current that helped launch voices like Grace Slick and Janis Joplin, and even a young Stevie Nicks. For a slightly bigger production, catch singer-songwriters at The Fillmore or the cozy indie vibe over in Haight-Ashbury and SoMa; you’ll notice more professionals and tourists at those spots and a generally artsy, late-night energy. New programs at Music City Accelerator are also seeding fresh talent, so check listings and plan to discover the next local favorite.
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  1. 1.Cafe Du NordMission District43 events
  2. 2.Cornerstone Berkeley10 events
  3. 3.Guild Theatre10 events
  4. 4.The Freight & Salvage9 events
  5. 5.Fox TheatreSouth of Market9 events
  6. 6.The Fillmore - San FranciscoWestern Addition8 events
  7. 7.Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music VenueOakland8 events

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