Soul, Funk & R&B in SF Bay Area

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Juneteenth Celebration

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

The Freight & Salvage

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An interfaith Juneteenth celebration headlined by the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. A soulful, uplifting evening of gospel and community voices in a historic venue, honoring Juneteenth with joyous song.

Alex Isley - When The City Sleeps

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 1:00 PM

The Fillmore

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Alex Isley delivers a sultry soul and jazz-infused performance at The Fillmore in San Francisco for the When The City Sleeps tour. A nightlife-ready evening of lush vocals, groovy rhythms, and a classic venue setting.

Honne

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 1:00 PM

Alternate Link

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Honne electrifies the SF Bay Area with glossy electronic-soul at Alternate Link, delivering lush synths, warm vocals, and immersive groove in a sleek, intimate venue.

Valerie - A Tribute to Amy Winehouse

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 at 1:00 PM

The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park

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Valerie - A Tribute to Amy Winehouse delivers a live homage to Amy Winehouse's iconic retro-soul sound at The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park. Expect powerful vocals, swinging brass, and soulful reinterpretations of classic tracks in an intimate, late-evening concert setting.

Neal Francis

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 at 1:00 PM

The Guild Theatre

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Neal Francis brings his vintage soul- and funk-infused piano-rock to The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park for an energetic live show on June 20, 2026.

Mamas Gun

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 at 2:00 PM

The Independent

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Mamas Gun brings lush, groove-driven soul to The Independent, San Francisco, where velvet vocals, brass warmth, and swaggering funk ride a candlelit evening into mythic pop territory.

Ruthie Foster

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

The Freight & Salvage

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Ruthie Foster brings a soulful blues performance to Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, pairing powerful vocals with gritty guitar in an intimate listening-room setting that showcases her roots in blues and R&B.

LYDIA PENSE & COLD BLOOD

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Lydia Pense & Cold Blood bring their iconic East Bay funk-soul energy to Yoshi's Oakland. The show revisits late-60s/early-70s hits with tight horns and hypnotic groove in an intimate club setting.

AVERY*SUNSHINE

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Avery Sunshine headlines a piano-driven soul-jazz evening at Yoshi's Oakland, delivering lush vocals and inventive piano lines. Joined by her husband and Grammy-nominated Dana Johnson, the night blends intimate storytelling with polished, high-energy live music in a classic club setting.

REBEL ROSE

Mon, 3 Aug 2026 at 1:00 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Experience REBEL Rose, a commanding soul vocalist and international performer, live at Yoshi's Oakland. From Oakland's rich musical soil, she delivers powerful vocals with the fearless energy of a new generation, in an intimate club setting that jazz lovers won't want to miss.

Corinne Bailey Rae: 20th Anniversary Celebration

Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at 1:00 PM

The Fillmore

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Corinne Bailey Rae marks 20 years with a soulful, shimmering night at The Fillmore in the Bay Area, delivering radiant melodies, husky harmonies, and an intimate concert that glows with retrospection.

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley

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Tedeschi Trucks Band blasts a Future Soul 2026 show at the legendary Greek Theatre in Berkeley, weaving blues, gospel, and rock into a sun-drenched, pedal-steel warm tapestry under the summer sky.

Thee Sacred Souls

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley

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Thee Sacred Souls bring velvet retro-soul to Greek Theatre Berkeley, lush harmonies and vintage groove filling the outdoor amphitheatre under a starlit San Francisco Bay breeze.

J. HOLIDAY

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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R&B star J. Holiday brings soulful hits to Yoshi's Oakland for an intimate live concert. Expect polished vocals, romantic ballads, and contemporary soul performed on the venue's renowned intimate stage for an unforgettable night in Oakland.

THE STYLISTICS

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 at 1:00 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Legendary soul/R&B group The Stylistics perform at Yoshi's Oakland. Expect lush harmonies, timeless hits, and a refined, intimate club atmosphere in the venue renowned for its upscale jazz vibe.

Tab Benoit: Soul of the Swamp Tour

Wed, 2 Sept 2026

Cornerstone Berkeley

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Tab Benoit brings his swampy soul-blues on the Soul of the Swamp Tour to Cornerstone Berkeley for a gritty, guitar-driven live performance.

ROSE ROYCE

Sat, 12 Sept 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Experience an evening with Rose Royce as they perform timeless funk and R&B hits at Yoshi's Oakland. The Grammy-winning ensemble delivers classic Car Wash soundtrack favorites and chart-toppers in an intimate, high-energy live set.

SYLEENA JOHNSON

Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Grammy-nominated R&B/soul star Syleena Johnson performs at Yoshi's Oakland, delivering sultry vocals and polished storytelling in an intimate jazz-club setting. Expect an evening of lush arrangements, crossover hits, and a captivating vocal performance that showcases her artistry.

FRED WESLEY'S NEW JBS W/ MARTHA HIGH'S FUNKY DIVAS

Mon, 28 Sept 2026 at 12:30 PM

Yoshi's Japanese Restaurant and Music Venue

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Experience a funk-soaked night as Fred Wesley and The New JBs back Martha High's Funky Divas for a powerhouse show of James Brown-era hits at Yoshi's Oakland. Brass-led, soulful vocals meet legendary funk lineage for an unforgettable live performance.

Sammy Rae & The Friends

Wed, 7 Oct 2026 at 1:00 PM

Castro Theatre

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Sammy Rae & The Friends headline the Castro Theatre in San Francisco for an energetic pop-soul night, with Melt opening. The show promises punchy hooks, rich harmonies, and a vibrant, audience-friendly atmosphere at the iconic, historic venue.

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