San Francisco Metro: Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · Rock · 17 events · data version 20261021-173303
8:00 PM · Steely Dead · Guild Theatre (Menlo Park) · $46+ · live_music, rock · rating 9
tixr.com · details Steely Dead – A Sonic Fusion of The Grateful Dead and Steely Dan GENRE: Jam, Tribute Website Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan.
6:30 PM · Automelodi with Vioflesh · Great American (Tenderloin) · $22 · dj_party, live_music, rock · rating 8
wl.eventim.us · details Substance Festival San Francisco 2026… | Automelodi, Vioflesh, Pink Stiletto, God Tongue | with Automelodi, Vioflesh, Pink Stiletto, God Tongue
6:30 PM · James Wavey EP Release · Make Out Room (Mission) · ($15 DOOR) · live_music, rock · rating 8
calendarwiz.com · details James Wavey EP Release! + Sarah Coolidge +Twin Bloom ($15 DOOR) 6:30pm - 9:30pm
7:00 PM · Tommy Castro and the Painkillers · The Freight & Salvage (Berkeley) · $39/$44
(INCLUDES ALL FEES) · live_music, rock · rating 8
secure.thefreight.org · details Multiple award - winning guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader Tommy Castro is a California - based blues and rock powerhouse. For over four decades, he’s captivated audiences with his soul - drenched vocals, searing guitar work, and high - energy live shows. As frontman of the telepathically tight and wildly raucous Tommy Castro & The Painkillers , he’s released 17 albums that span a wide stylistic range — from horn-driven R&B and hot-blooded soul to gritty, stripped-down rock and electric blues.
8:00 PM · Frankie Cosmos · The Independent (Divisadero) · BUY TICKETS · live_music, rock · rating 7
theindependentsf.com · details Back to Event List Frankie Cosmos – Celebrating 10 Years of Next Thing Gabby’s World Thu, Oct 22 Doors: 7:30 pm | Show: 8:00 pm All Ages Please note - there is a delivery delay set for 2 weeks prior to show. Buy Tickets Share + Google Calendar Related Events Novulent Jun 19 Buy Tickets Mamas Gun Jun 20 Buy Tickets Artists Frankie Cosmos Several things happened before a warm day when I met the four members of Frankie Cosmos in a Brooklyn studio to begin making their album.
8:00 PM · THE ROSE HIPS · Cafe Du Nord (Castro) · live_music, rock · rating 7
cafedunord.com · details with Sun Casino
8:00 PM · Todd Rundgren · Rio Theatre (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 7
riotheatre.com · details DAMNED IF I DO TOURConsidered by many to be the “Ultimate Rock Cult Hero”, Todd Rundgren has maintained a legion of fans through four decades. A pop savant who fastidiously avoided easy categorization throughout the course of his career, Todd Rundgren straddled the gap separating a mainstream star from a cult figure.Todd returns to the Rio theatre with a full band this time around!
6:00 PM · Rise Against, Alkaline Trio · Masonic Hall (Nob Hill) · Check website for ticket prices · live_music, rock · rating 6
ticketmaster.com · details Melodic punk rock heavyweights Rise Against ignite the stage on their Ricochet 2026 tour, presented by Live 105. Fans can expect an adrenaline-charged set filled with anthemic choruses and socially conscious punk rock.
7:00 PM · Tomboy · Amélie (Polk Gulch) · Free · live_music, rock · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Tomboy at Amélie brings a San Francisco indie-rock sound built around melodic guitars, catchy pop hooks, and reflective lyrics. The band balances playful energy with songs about solitude, gratitude, and connection.
8:00 PM · Malice Cooper (Alice Cooper Tribute) · The Knockout (Mission) · $10 · live_music, rock · rating 6
link.dice.fm · details Top track Alice Cooper - Under My Wheels DICE protects fans and artists from resellers. Tickets will be securely stored in the app. HALLOWEEN WARM UP PARTY WITH MALICE COOPER + INDESTRUCTIBLE + FAST FRIENDS The Knockout Thu, Oct 22, 7:00 PM Gigs San Francisco $11.33 The price you'll pay. No surprises later. Tickets Got a code? For discounts or locked tickets Got a code?
8:00 PM · The Dandy Lions, Squadda B & More · El Rio (Mission) · $10 · live_music, rock · rating 6
tockify.com · details We are stoked to host The Dandy Lions, Squadda B, Glove Department, and Silverset LIVE at El Rio!
Grab your friends and support your local scene with this killer lineup!
Thursday, October 22nd
8pm - midnight / Stage Room
$10 Cover / 21+
9:00 PM · The Crooked Rugs + Meditative Sun + Calico Moon · The Plough and the Stars (Inner Richmond) · live_music, rock · rating 6
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9:00 PM · The Smokedaddies · Tupelo (North Beach) · Psychedelic Rock&Roll! · live_music, rock · rating 6
tupelosf.com · details Psychedelic Rock&Roll!
9:30 PM · Wiley Coyotes All-Star Band · Boom Boom Room (Fillmore) · $10 · live_music, rock · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Eric Wiley Coyotes band features funk and Reggae Originals and covers with solos by all band members reminiscent of the classic bands of many decades. The music is a mix of cover tunes and originals with strong influence from the New Orleans style of music that focuses on Reggae and funk with solos done in the jazz tradition.
7:00 PM · Faux Real, Kyra Machida, Bryce Xavier · Kilowatt (Mission) · $24.72 · live_music, rock · rating 5
link.dice.fm · details Top track Boss Sweet DICE protects fans and artists from resellers. Tickets will be securely stored in the app. Faux Real, Kyra Machida and Bryce Xavier Kilowatt Thu, Oct 22, 7:00 PM Gigs San Francisco $24.72 The price you'll pay. No surprises later. find tickets Got a code? For discounts or locked tickets Got a code? Top track Boss Sweet About It's hard to pin down Faux Real.
9:00 PM · Theme Jam Night: Music of The Kinks · Poor House Bistro (San Jose) · live_music, rock · rating 0 · no longer listed poorhousebistro.com · details