Treasure Island has come and gone, but the Bay Area concert schedule isn’t slowing down for anyone! This week features shows by everyone from Aziz Ansari to Joey McIntyre (not on the same stage, sadly), as well as the annual return of the A-list Bridge School Benefit concerts. Look after the jump for more.
Thursday, October 21
Aziz Ansari at The Fillmore
The irrepressible star of Parks and Recreation brings his Dangerously Delicious Tour to The Fillmore — two shows a night for three consecutive nights.
Joey McIntyre with Emanuel Kiriakou – A One Man Show With Two People at Great American Music Hall
He might not be the most famous member of NKOTB (that would still be Donnie, I think), but he’s certainly won the aging sweepstakes.
Delphic at 330 Ritch
The English Beat at Yoshi’s SF
Atreyu at The Regency Ballroom
Friday, October 22
Shakira at Oracle Arena
See for yourself whether her hips do, indeed, lie. Or, failing that, bombard her with requests to guest-star on Modern Family as Gloria’s sister.
Starfucker / The Octopus Project at Great American Music Hall
Born Ruffians at Slim’s
HorrorPops, The Muertones at Oakland Metro Operahouse
Lyrics Born at The Independent
Aziz Ansari at The Fillmore
Saturday, October 23
Bridge School Benefit at Shoreline Amphitheatre
Saturday’s lineup includes Buffalo Springfield, Pearl Jam, Elvis Costello, Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson, Lucinda Williams, Billy Idol, Jackson Browne and David Lindley, Modest Mouse, and Grizzly Bear.
JP, Chrissie & The Fairground Boys, Amy Correia at Bimbo’s
“Chrissie” is Chrissie Hynde, FYI.
Cat Power at The Uptown Theatre, Napa
I hear she’s getting crazy again!
Electrix Six, The Constellations, Ghost Robot at The Independent
SF Jazz Festival: Taj Mahal, Toumani Diabate, and Vieux Farka Toure at The Paramount
Women, French Miami, Manchild at Hemlock Tavern
Trashcan Sinatras at Swedish American Hall
Sunday, October 24
Bridge School Benefit at Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sunday’s lineup includes Buffalo Springfield, Pearl Jam, T-Bone Burnett’s Speaking Clock Revue featuring Elton John & Leon Russell, Elvis Costello, Ralph Stanley, Neko Case, and Jeff Bridges, Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson, Modest Mouse, and Grizzly Bear. Seriously, what are you waiting for?
Azure Ray, Tim Fite, Whispertown at The Independent
Elf Power, Still Flyin’ at The New Parish
Budget Rock 9: Ty Segall, Reigning Sound, The Flakes, The Touch-Me-Nots, DJ Classic Bar Music at Bottom of the Hill
Monday, October 25
Sufjan Stevens at The Paramount
I hear he’s only playing stuff from his new album, The Age of Adz, on this tour, but still: swoon.
Lights at Slim’s
Seabear, Grandchildren at The Independent
Tuesday, October 26
Best Coast, Sonny and the Sunsets at Great American Music Hall
Sufjan Stevens at The Paramount
Wednesday, October 27
Alternative Press Tour: Bring Me the Horizon, August Burns Red, Emarosa, Polar Bear Club, This is Hell at the Regency Ballroom
fun. at Great American Music Hall
