Music to our ears: Sound off with fall hip-hop, jazz, pop, rock, punk and classical music

Tune in for live music around the Bay Area this fall, with everything from mosh pit-worthy punk bands to divine operas; intimate settings for pop and folk newbies to mega stars filling stadiums. For full music and nightlife listings every week, see Going Out.

The 222, Healdsburg
Jazz, classical & contemporary music concerts, authors & artist talks and more. Alan Broadbent & Harvie S Duo, $35-$85, Sept. 6, 7pm. 222 Healdsburg Ave. www.the222.org

924 Gilman, Oakland
Rock and punk music venue. Ninety-Pound Wuss, Middle-Ages Queers and more bands, Sept. 20, 7pm. Spaced, Chico, The Sissyboys, Oct. 21, 7pm. 924 Gilman St. www.924gilman.org

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center
International music and dance nights at the East Bay include folk, Samba, jazz and more; frequent Grateful Dead tribute nights. 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. www.ashkenaz.com

Bimbo’s 365 Club
Varied music acts in rock, jazz and pop perform. Bad Suns Oct. 14. Nicotine Dolls Oct. 15. Tainted Love ’80s cover band Oct. 18, 8pm. Thomas Dolby Nov. 21, 8pm, and Fleetwood Macramé Nov. 29, 8pm. But what piqued our interest most: Australian band Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Nov. 2, 8:30pm. 1025 Columbus Ave. www.bimbos365club.com

Bottom of the Hill
The queer-friendly nightclub hosts concerts by local and touring rock, punk and other-genre indie bands. Electro-punk bands Wargasm, Dropout Kings & Diesel Dudes Sept 7, $17-$20. Must-see: rockin’ women’s bands Shonen Knife, The Pack A.D., Oct. 19, 8:30pm, $29-$25. Thunderpussy & Hippie Death Cult, Nov. 16, 7:30pm. 17th St. www.bottomofthehill.com

Cafe du Nord
Intimate downstairs nightclub hosts musicians in a variety of genres. Choir Boy, with Pink Stilletto, Sept. 14, 8pm. Singer Stacie Ryan, Sept. 20, 8pm. Harf, Oct. 1, 8pm. Will Anderson Nov. 6, 8pm. 12174 Market St. www.cafedunord.com

Cal Performances @ UC Berkeley
Concerts of classical, modern and world music at Zellerbach Hall. Countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, Sept. 27, 8pm. Pianist Daviil Trifonov, Sept. 28, 3pm. Mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter, Oct. 5, 3pm. Kronos Quartet Oct. 11, 8pm. Twelfth Night: Handel’s ‘Aminta e Fillide,’ Nov. 9, 3pm. Pianist Jeremy Denk, Nov. 14, 8pm. Soweto Gospel Choir Dec. 14, 3pm. SF Gay Men’s Chorus Holiday Spectacular Dec, 20, 2pm & 8pm. Other shows at Zellerbach Playhouse & Hertz Hall, UC Berkeley campus. www.calperformances.org

The Chapel
Spacious venue hosts rock music acts. Amble: The Reverie Tour, Sept. 30, 8pm. Hunks and his Punx, Sept. 25, 8pm. Carsie Blanton Oct. 16, 8pm. Lady Wray, Nov. 9, 8pm. 777 Valencia St. www.thechapelsf.com

Chase Center
The home of the Golden gate Warriors and Valkyries basketball teams is also an excellent concert arena. Jonas Brothers Sept 25, 8pm. Benson Boone Oct. 1, 8pm. Dua Lipa Oct. 11 & 12, 7:30pm. Maroon 5 Oct. 18, 8pm. Billie Eilish Nov. 22 & 23, 7pm. www.chasecenter.com  

Cornerstone, Berkeley
Brewery hosts diverse music acts. Marc E. Bassy Sept. 14, 8pm. Mystery Skulls Sept. 25, 8pm. 2367 Shattuck Ave. www.cornerstoneberkeley.com

Feinstein’s at the Nikko
The upscale nightclub presents cabaret concerts. Frankie Moreno, Sept. 12. 8pm. Katya Smirnoff-Skyy’s ‘Back in the USSR,’ a Beatles tribute night with the wacky Russian exiled opera queen, Sept. 27, 8pm. Broadway star Norm Lewis, Oct. 2 & 3, 8pm. Billy Stritch, Oct. 9, 8pm. Drag night with Katya, Joe Wicht and guests, Oct. 24, 8pm. Tim Murray’s “Witches:  A Musical Comedy,” Oct. 29, 8pm.  Anthony Nunziata Nov. 7 & 8, 8pm. Andrea McArdle, Nov. 14 & 15, 8pm. Prices range from $40-$112.  Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. www.feinsteinssf.com

The Fillmore
Historic venue hosts concerts by new and classic rock, folk and pop musicians. Terrapin Roadshow Sept. 12 & 13. Samia Sept. 20. Robin Trower Sept. 27. Spring Cheese Incident Oct. 4. Jason Mraz Oct. 26. Jesse Welles Nov. 4 & 5. The Beths Nov. 8 & 9. Samantha Fish Nov. 19.  1805 Geary Blvd. www.livenation.com

Flower Piano @ San Francisco Botanical Garden
Beautiful spacious gardens host dozens of simultaneous programmed and spontaneous performances on pianos, grand and upright, with many musicians. Special evening concerts, fundraisers. Free to $6.75-$21.75 Sept. 12-24. 1199 9th Ave., Golden Gate Park. https://gggp.org/flowerpiano/  

Fox Theatre, Oakland
Elegant large theater hosts a variety of music and comedy acts. Thievery Corporation, Sept. 6, 8pm. The Psychedelic Furs with Gary Numan, Sept. 18, 8pm. Alex G, Sept. 23 & 24. TV on the Radio Oct. 12, 7:30pm. Elbow, Oct. 15, 8pm. Marina Oct. 17, 8pm. Leisure Nov. 5, 8pm. Patti Smith and her band Nov. 12, 8pm. Robert Plant’s Saving Grace Nov. 21, 7:30pm.  1807 Telegraph Ave. www.thefoxoakland.com/

Freight & Salvage, Berkeley
Music venue presents folk, rock, blues musicians and more. Bobby McFerrin & Motion’s Circlesongs, Mondays 11:30am. 2020 Addison St, Berkeley. Livestreams available for some shows. www.thefreight.org

Golden Gate Park Band @ Bandshell
The local stage band performs their weekly summer series of concerts, Sundays 1pm, thru Sept. 28. Music Concourse Drive. www.goldengateparkband.org

Great American Music Hall
Enjoy live music at the classic venue. Misfit Cabaret’s “Till Death Do Us Part, a music, acrobatic burlesque show, Sept. 12, 8pm. Oracle Sisters Sept. 16, 8pm. Lizzy & the Triggermen, Sept. 26, 8pm. Nick Lowe & Patty Griffin, Oct. 3, 8pm. The Saints ’73-’78, Nov. 6 & 7, 8pm/9pm. Ginger Root Nov 11 & 12, 8pm. Bertha: Grateful Drag, the Dead tribute band, Nov. 21 & 22, 8pm. A John Waters Christmas, Nov. 30, 8pm. And, looking into next year, a must-see is the 15th annual Bowie Bash, Jan. 9 & 10, 9:30pm. 859 O’Farrell St. www.gamh.com

The Independent
Nightclub hosts upcoming and popular rock bands. If you like your pop music sweet and strong and sung by an openly gay man, welcome David Archuleta into your playlist, Sept. 27, 9pm. Alexandra John opens. $38-$260 (meet & greet; Read our August interview. ). Also, Bear Ghost with Playboy Manbaby Sept. 18. Broadway star Jeremy Jordan & The Age of Madness, with Homestyle Dinner Rolls, Oct. 9, 8pm. James Vickery Oct. 14, 8pm. Superchunk Oct. 21, 8pm. 628 Divisadero St.
  www.theindependentsf.com

The Ivy Room, Albany
East Bay nightclub hosts diverse music acts. September includes Hugo de la Lune (11th), a punk combo Havoc Fest presents Infirmities, Plan 9, & Violent Coercion, Sept. 13. Hank Williams Birthday Bash Sept. 14, and Greg Norton of Husker Du, Sept. 15. October picks include Jembaa Groove, Oct. 10, Kate Vargas Oct. 12. November acts include The Zeroes Nov. 1, Mutants Nov. 20, and the amusingly-named Mismiths, a Smiths/Misfits tribute band, with Dancing Horses (Echo & the Bunnymen tribute) and Almost like Heaven, Nov. 29. 860 San Pablo Ave. www.ivyroom.com

Marin Jazz, San Rafael
Monthly concerts from the new jazz series. Mariah Parker’s Indo Latin Jazz Extravaganza featuring Grammy-winning drummer Mark Walker, Sept. 27, 7:30pm. Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers sings Count Basie and more, Oct. 25, 7;30pm. Both $55-$75. Marin Center Showcase Theater, 20 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. www.marinjazz.com

The Masonic
Large theater hosts notable music and comedy acts. Emmylou Harris tribute Oct. 2.  Neko Case Nov. 11. Patti Smith and her band perform “Horses,” Nov. 13. Damiano David Nov. 23. 1111 California St. www.livenation.com

Mission Dolores Basilica
The historic church hosts concerts and recitals each second Sunday. 3321 16th St. www.missiondolores.org

Noe Music
In-person and online concerts in many genres; classical, folk, early music. 1021 Sanchez St. www.noemusic.org

Noontime Concerts @ Old Saint Mary's Cathedral
Enjoy concerts in a variety of genres, Tuesdays at 12:30pm. 660 California St. www.noontimeconcerts.org

Old First Concerts
Enjoy in-person, live-streamed and archived music concerts of classic and contemporary music. 1751 Sacramento St. www.oldfirstconcerts.org

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Gay pop star Andy Bell performs songs from his new solo album, and Erasure faves, $60-$257, Nov. 28, 7:30pm. Other shows include Zucchero from Italy, Oct. 18. Eva Ayllon, Oct. 25. The Fab Four tribute band Nov. 15. 3301 Lyon St.   www.palaceoffinearts.org  

Paramount Theater, Oakland
Art Deco concert hall hosts music and comedy acts in a variety of genres. Comic Taylor Tomlinson, Sept. 12 & 13, 7pm. Faye Webster and the Magik Magik Orchestra Nov. 5 & 6, 8pm. X and Los Lobos, Nov. 8.  John Legend Dec. 9. 2025 Broadway. www.paramountoakland.org

Regency Ballroom
Large venue hosts concerts and special events. The Dandy Warhols Oct. 8. Stereolab Oct. 20. Little Big Nov. 12. Brian Jonestown Massacre, Nov. 20. Pattie Gonia’s Holiday Save Her! - an Environmental Drag Show, Dec. 6, 8pm. 1300 Van Ness Ave. www.theregencyballroom.com

Rickshaw Stop
Intimate venue hosts new, upcoming pop and rock music acts and dance nights. 155 Fell St. www.rickshawstop.com

San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Frequent concerts of classical and contemporary music by students, faculty and visiting artists, most free. 50 Oak St. www.sfcm.edu

San Francisco Performances @ Herbst Theatre
Chamber music, classical, vocal concerts and recitals with some of the most talented musicians. Attacca Quartet Oct. 11, 7:30pm. Pianist Conrad Tao, Oct. 17, 7:30pm. Kronos Quartet’s “Spooky” Halloween concert, Oct. 31, 8pm. The Modigliani Quartet Nov. 14, 7:30pm. The Romeros guitar quartet, Nov. 22, 7:30pm; each $55-$75. 401 Van Ness Ave. www.sfperformances.org

San Francisco Symphony @ Davies Symphony Hall
Classical and contemporary music concerts with more pop culture tie-ins, like Marvel Studios’ “Infinity Saga” concert experience Sept. 4-6. Fall season Sept. 12 opening night features pianist Yuja Wang, Jaap van Zweden conducting works by John Adams, Tchaikovsky and Respighi. James Gaffigan conducts four nights of Gershwin music, Sept. 18-20 (also an open rehearsal Sept.18) Mahler nights Sept. 26-28. The Decemberists with the Symphony Oct. 10. Ravel’s ‘Daphnis et Chloé Oct. 16-18. Through the holidays, movies with the orchestra (‘Barbie,’ ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’) and a Danny Elfman/Tim Burton films night Nov. 13. 201 Van Ness Ave. www.sfsymphony.org

SF Jazz
The acclaimed venue presents their fall concert series. Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, Sept. 4 & 5. Anthony Wilson Nonet, Sept. 4 & 5. Blind Boys of Alabama with Cory Henry, Sept 6 & 7. Stella Heath sextet Sept. 6 & 7. Kamasi Washington Nov. 5, 8pm. Drummer Cindy Blackman with Santana, Sept. 1 & 14. Dominique Fils-Aimé, Sept. 18 & 19. Rumba Y SF Jazz, a series of Latin jazz groups, Sept. 25-28. 201 Franklin St. Dozens more artists through the year. Jazz and R&B vocalist Ledisi performs her tribute to ‘Queen of the Blues’ Dinah Washington, $56-$161, Oct. 6, 8pm at Davies Symphony Hall. www.sfjazz.org

SF Live Arts @ Cyprian’s
Concerts by acclaimed musicians in a variety of genres. Violinist Mads Tolling the John R Burr Duo perform jazz/classical and improv music, Sept. 19, 8pm. 2097 Turk St. www.sflivearts.org

Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
Intimate restaurant, nightclub and music venue presents all kinds of music, in the historic Masonic Lodge. 9 Corte Madera Ave. www.sweetwatermusichall.com

Thee Stork Club, Oakland
East Bay nightclub hosts a variety of music acts. The Knight Shades, The Boars Sept12, 8:30pm. Matter, Prog Frog and Mia Pixley, Sept. 20, 8pm. The Helltones, Oct. 12, 7pm. 2330 Telegraph Ave. www.theestorkclub.com

The Warfield
Concert venue hosts rock bands, comics and more. UB40 with The English Beat, Sept. 26, 8pm. Fave: TV on the Radio Oct. 11, 8pm. Buckethead Oct. 17, 8:30pm. Not to miss: Garbage with Starcrawler opening, Oct. 24, 8pm. ‘Evil Dead’ in Concert Oct. 29, 8pm. 982 Market St. www.thewarfieldtheatre.com

Yoshi’s
The elegant nightclub-restaurant features jazz and R&B musicians. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.com