LIVE SHOWS CALENDAR
All Shows Are Free! All Ages Welcome!
BERKELEY   (2455 Telegraph Ave.) - Map it >  
Today 2pm
Utilizing both rock and free-music idioms into the orchestration, Never Enough Hope takes shape in the form of a 20-piece ensemble featuring scores of saxophones, vibraphones, and violins, mingling with guitar, bass, trumpets, and dual drum kits.
Tuesday May 13th 6pm
Centered around the delicate voice and guitar playing of songwriter Andy Cabic, Vetiver is a surreal and psychedelic take on indie folk.  This is Vetiver's first performance in the East Bay AND the release date of their newest album, Thing Of The Past!
Thursday May 15th 6pm
This Austin-based "post girl-band girl-band" of four gals and two guys specializes in addictive '60s Motown-style pop. Sporting matching outfits and clever lyrics, the Carrots make the sound of the The Ronettes and the Supremes relevant all over again.
Saturday June 7th 2pm
The Berkeley World Music Festival presents Cambodian-American psychedelic rock band Dengue Fever live at Amoeba Berkeley!
Sunday June 22nd 9pm
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Wristbands available only at Amoeba Berkeley starting Tuesday, April 29th.
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On June 22, legendary Japanese heavies BORIS will play an exclusive after-hours show at Amoeba Berkeley in celebration of their new release Smile! For this EPIC event, Amoeba Berkeley will actually be closing its doors early, teaming up with Southern Lord Records to host a private after-hours show with BORIS.

The only way into this VIP event is to pick up a copy of their new release, Smile at Amoeba Berkeley starting Tuesday, April 29th and receive a special wristband for access to this soon-to-be historic show. Access to the show is very limited, so get your wristband early to ensure your entrance!
** This offer is open to all ages and only good at Amoeba Berkeley, while supplies last.
** Only one wristband will be issued for each BORIS Smile CD purchased.
** Limit 4 per person, no purchases by phone.
** Only the wristband can get you into this show, so don’t lose yours!
Brought to you by Zebra Tattoos in Berkeley!
Saturday June 28th 2pm
A three-time Emmy Award-winner for his production design on Pee-wee's Playhouse and the recipient of the 2000 Chrysler Award for Design Excellence, artist Gary Panter has drawn inspiration from diverse arenas over the past four decades. Closely associated with the underground comics and music scenes on both coasts, he is responsible for designing many record covers for Frank Zappa, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Residents. Plus, he is a musician too! Gary will be performing live and signing copies of his new book.
SAN FRANCISCO   (1855 Haight St.) - Map it! >  
Today 2pm
Since 1991, the Slackers have been the kings of the New York City ska revival scene. Their mix of ska, rocksteady, reggae, soul, swing, garage rock, and jazz will get you dancing in Amoeba's aisles!
Wednesday May 14th 6pm
San Francisco's the Dodos combine savage rock percussion with folk-inspired melodies in a truly unexpected way. Their second full-length album Visiter breathes a breath of fresh air into the well-trodden path of folk rock. GIFT WITH PURCHASE: Buy a copy of the Dodos' Visiter on the day of the in-store and get a limited edition commemorative poster!! ** Available at Amoeba SF & Hollywood only and while supplies last.**
Friday May 16th 6pm
Named by Spin magazine as one of the best live bands in the world, Detroit's rawk n' roll heroes The Dirtbombs land on the Amoeba stage!
Tuesday May 20th 6pm
Crown City Rockers' M.C. Raashan Ahmad debuts his impressive solo The Push, featuring J5s, Chali 2na, Vadim & more, with a special release day in-store at Amoeba SF! GIFT WITH PURCHASE: Buy a copy of The Push on the day of the in-store at Amoeba SF, and get a Raashan Ahmad unreleased EP CD.  The EP features three unreleased tracks with production from DJ Vadim, Headnodic, Descry, and DJ Tonk. At Amoeba SF only & while supplies last!
Wednesday May 21st 6pm
Dizzee Rascal is the most innovative hip-hop artists in the UK today! Mixing an eclectic palette of influences ranging from metal to Japanese court music, Dizzee always keeps his fans on their toes.
Thursday May 22nd 6pm
British minimalist electro-indie rockers the Foals don’t just fizz with energy...they explode like a well-shaken bottle of champagne.
Friday May 30th 6pm
Freestyle master TOPR burst onto the San Francisco scene in 1993 as Top Ramen. His 5th solo release, The Marathon of Shame, is a brutally honest masterpiece.
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HOLLYWOOD   (6400 Sunset Blvd.) - Map it! >  
Today 2pm
Superstars in their native Japan, Tsugaru-shamisen virtuosos Ryoichiro and Kenichi Yoshida have effected a cultural revolution with their reinvention of the ancient three-stringed instrument. Their latest CD “Hishou” is out now on Domo Records. Playing May 14th at the El Rey.
"Their set, like a shredding heavy-meal solo- was all about speed and twang. They played fast unisons that would have ruthlessly revealed any mistakes; they played solos that stayed close to the tunes and built pitiless crescendos. It was music of pure sinew." - Jon Parales, New York Times
Tuesday May 20th 7pm
Their new CD “Roll With You” comes out May 6th on Q Division Records!
Catch their full set at Spaceland, May 19th.
Mr. Reed invokes the stylish and muscular R&B of Otis Redding and Sam Cooke with convincing suavity.- NY Times
A whole-hearted son of soul ... Amy Winehouse better watch her back. - Village Voice
Wednesday May 21st 6pm
Adam Green’s fifth solo album, “Sixes & Sevens” is out now on Rough Trade. His music is reminiscent of Bacharach and Brel, and he's created his own brand of playful pop while refining it with each release.
"A queasy mix of super-sharp realism, clammy surrealism, and elegant melody" - Mojo.
Playing live at the Troubadour May 21st!