great american music hall

Flash back to a different time as the Del McCoury Band takes the stage at Great American Music Hall for hardcore bluegrass from another generation. 50 years and some of the best music in his field, this guy's still going strong. Celebrate a legacy with the band and make sure you get there early—local jam band senstation Poor Man's Whiskey will open.

When the good times roll in New Orleans, it’s a safe bet that Allen Toussaint got the party started. The Crescent City legend and 1998 Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame inductee is a singer, pianist, producer, bandleader and composer whose numerous hits include “Working in the Coalmine,” “Ride Your Pony” and “Southern Nights.” For many years, he mostly worked behind the scenes, penning and producing hits by Lee Dorsey, Irma Thomas and the Meters.

It feels as though we're almost teasing you with this sold out super-group. John Butler finally debuts his accompanying band made up of Nicky Bomba and Byron Luiters. Most likely living up to the hype, their debut album April Uprising is said to take on a new journey for John Butler, confirmed with positive critical reviews. We say camp outside of GAMH and beg for tickets.

Classically trained pianist, Jimmy LaValle (The Album Leaf) will be accompanied by a selection from the modular orchestra of 100 classical musicians (Magik Magik Orchestra) between the ages of 18-35, all from Northern California, and based in our great city. LaValle is involved with various projects from GoGoGo Airheart and Tristeza to the Locusts and Black Heart Procession. This will be an incredible twist on beautifully orchestrated instrumentalism.

Picked up every so quickly by Rolling Stone, the "folk rock rookies" known as Dawes are storming onto the California music scene. Their sound? Think tunes reminiscent of Neil Young and the Byrds. Frequent L.A. jam sessions with Jenny Lewis and Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes add to their cred as a band to watch out for. Catch them in SF as they open for The Mother Hips at GAMH.

We're sorry to say that this show's sold-out because it's one of the year's bands not to be missed. The 10+ piece hippie ensemble electrified audiences at the recent Treasure Island Music Festival and will have concertgoers dancing barefoot in the front row again at GAMH. The L.A. clan woos with feel-good vibes—delivering joyful, psychedelic and even goth-like tunes all in one show.

J. Tillman of Fleet Foxes and Mr. Mind Eraser 3000 is now touring in support of his latest solo release Year In The Kingdom. Get your mind off of the Christmas carols that already have you ripping your hair out with this bizarre mix of death lyrics and hammered dulcimer. Pearly Gate Music will open.

A car accident that left him paralyzed at age 18 didn't get Vic Chestnutt down. He's been recording haunting indie rock albums ever since and has recently announced his 16th release At the Cut. See the talented musician with his band at Great American Music Hall, featuring Guy Picciollo (former Fugazi member) and members of Thee Silver Mt. Zion, Godspeed!, You Black Emperor and Witchies, plus Warpaint and Liz Durrett.