LIVE SHOWS CALENDAR
All Shows Are Free! All Ages Welcome!
BERKELEY   (2455 Telegraph Ave.) - Map it >  
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
WE’RE DOOMED!!
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. GIFT WITH PURCHASE: Buy a copy of Gary Panter: Pictures from the Psychedelic Swamp: 1972-2001 on the day of the in-store and receive a limited edition commorative silkscreen designed by Gary Panter. These will be numbered and signed and limited only to Amoeba Berkeley, while supplies last.
SAN FRANCISCO   (1855 Haight St.) - Map it! >  
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.
Saturday May 24th 2pm
Music journalist Marc Masters signs copies of his new book No Wave, a history of the influential genre from its most famous names down to its many offshoots and sidetracks. Stay for a No Wave DJ set from Marc with his special guest Weasel Walter of the Flying Luttenbachers.
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! >  
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
Thursday May 22nd 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!
Wednesday May 28th 7pm
Returning to Amoeba to celebrate their new CD "Hallowed Ground" - out May 20th!
"Their songs are rife with mournful social commentary, environmental tragedy, wily humor, outsider guile, and political undercurrent." - No Depression
Playing June 8th at The Echo with Mike Stinson and The Chapin Sisters
Saturday May 31st 2pm
Jazz guitarist and musical explorer Leni Stern performs songs from her latest release "Africa" (out now).
“...Stern fingerpicks gorgeous, subtle guitar solos that blur the lines between blues, jazz
and African sounds.” - Downbeat Magazine
Playing live at Cafe Metropol (cafemetropol.com), May 30th & 31st.
Tuesday June 3rd 6pm
The highly esteemed and always amazing singer-songwriter Aimee Mann returns to Amoeba for a live in-store performance and CD signing in celebration of her new CD “Smilers“ -  available June 3rd on Superego Records.
Playing live June 2nd & 10th at Largo and June 6th at Anaheim House of Blues.
Tuesday June 17th 7pm
Performing a special live set (w/ string quartet!). His new CD“Carefree” is out now on Ba Da Bing Records!
“...Williams is unique in that he refuses to be another psych-folk-blues musician in Los Angeles. He's just not having it. Instead, Williams writes refreshingly light tunes tinged with Westerberg-like self deprecation that could have been fitting on the soundtrack of any My So Called Life episode:  songs for being distraught, but laughing about it.” - LA Weekly