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Over nearly three decades, the multi platinum record-breaking New Orleans icon served up a string of classic albums, influenced two generations of stars, and pioneered a sound rooted in Louisiana bounce, yet carried by worldwide rap appeal and ambition. Like all timeless stories though, his stretches back to humble beginnings in the neighborhood his music put on the map: the Magnolia Projects. As if predisposed by destiny to pick up a microphone, he heard Melle Mel’s verse on “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, commenced spitting, and never stopped since. >> READ MORE
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April 2
Thursday
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GOAPELE: 25TH ANNIVERSARY, CLOSER TO MY DREAMS
April 2, 2026 at 7:30pm to April 4, 2026 at 11:45pm – Yoshi's, Oakland
GOAPELE: 25TH ANNIVERSARY, CLOSER TO MY DREAMS APRIL 2, 2026 DOORS: 7:00PM / SHOW: 7:30PM APRIL 3, 2026 DOORS: 7:00PM / SHOW: 7:30PM APRIL 3, 2026 DOORS: 9:15 PM / SHOW: 9:30 PM APRIL 4, 2026 DOO…
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April 3
Friday
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Mo Amer
April 3, 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm – Cobb's Comedy Club
Mo Amer Fri • Apr 03, 2026 • 7:30 PM Cobb's Comedy Club 915 Columbus Ave. San Francisco, CA
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Elevation (1st Fridays) with Renoir & DJ Kincaid
April 3, 2026 at 9pm to October 3, 2026 at 1:45pm – Golden Ratio, Oakland
FRIDAY, APR 3 True Skool presents ELEVATION (1st Fridays) Featuring: DJ Kincaid Renoir (aka Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist) @ Golden Ratio, 1517 Franklin St., Oakland 21+ / Doors 9pm / FREE B4…
April 4
Saturday
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Gorgon City
April 4, 2026 from 4pm to 11pm – THE MIDWAY
Gorgon City 04.04.26 DOORS 3PM SHOW AT 4PM THE MIDWAY 900 Marin Street, San Francisco, CA
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Hot 8 Brass Band with DJ Renoir
April 4, 2026 from 6pm to 7pm – Cornerstone, Berkeley
SATURDAY, APR 4 Hot 8 Brass Band - Big Tuba Tour 2026 at Cornerstone, Berkeley Doors 7 PM. Show 8:00 PM PDT >> BUY TICKETS
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HOT 8 BRASS BAND
April 4, 2026 from 8pm to 11:30pm – Cornerstone, Berkeley
HOT 8 BRASS BAND - BIG TUBA TOUR 2026 APRIL 4, 2026 DOORS 7:00 PM SHOW 8:00 PM CORNERSTONE BERKELEY 2367 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA
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April 7
Tuesday
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FKA TWIGS
April 7, 2026 from 8pm to 11pm – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco
FKA TWIGS Tuesday, April 07, 2026 Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 99 Grove St, San Francisco, CA
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April 9
Thursday
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FISHBONE - IN YOUR FACE 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
April 9, 2026 from 6pm to 11pm – AUGUST HALL, SF
FISHBONE - IN YOUR FACE 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026 7:00 pm | Doors: 6:00 pm AUGUST HALL 420 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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April 10
Friday
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THE SUGARHILL GANG
April 10, 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm – Yoshi's, Oakland
THE SUGARHILL GANG FRI APRIL 10, 2026 DOORS: 7:00PM SHOW: 7:30PM Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
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Carl Craig
April 10, 2026 at 9pm to April 11, 2026 at 2am – Public Works, SF
Carl Craig Friday, April 10th, 9pm - 2am Public Works 161 Erie St San Francisco, CA
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TWISTA WITH LIVE BAND at Yoshi's, Oakland
April 23, 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm
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Released today, veteran Binghamton duo Tone Chop & Frost Gamble return with the third single from their highly anticipated new album “Beautiful Foundations”, a celebration of their partnership stretching back over 30 years, which drops on May 15th 2026 through New Dawn Records.It’s all in the name with “The Smoothest” catching the vibe. A tribute to the lyrical golden era of New York in a showcase…See More
Feel Good Fridays with Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist at Mad Oak Bar, Oakland
March 27, 2026 at 9pm to March 28, 2026 at 1am
FRIDAY, MAR 27Kick off your weekend at Feel Good Fridays! 🎧 Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist brings the best Hip Hop, Top 40, House & Throwbacks. Come dance and feel the good vibes! 🙌🔥Mad Oak Bar, Oakland • FREE entry | 21+ | 9pm-1am>> RSVP Here…See More
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