Baby, it’s cold outside. Scratch that. Whether it’s rocking with high-octane rockabilly or giving in to Top 40 guilty pleasures, there are plenty of reasons to venture out into the cold and light up the dance floor.
Thu Dec 8
Charlie Hunter & Scott Amendola
The two most talented players to come out of the Bay Area groove jazz scene, for my money, strip their time-tested chemistry down to a duo. More info.
Thu Dec 8
Kottonmouth Kings
Kottonmouth King’s annual holiday celebration “Jingle Bowls,” usually a one-night show in SoCal, hits the road and makes its way to the Avalon Ballroom. More info.
Thu Dec 8
Death Valley High
San Francisco’s Death Valley High brings “dancecore” to the SoFa District. More info.
Fri Dec 9
The Chop Tops
One of Santa Cruz’s most venerable live acts, the Chop Tops are both rip-roaringly contemporary and thoroughly traditional. More info.
Fri Dec 9
Shwayze
From Warped Tour to his MTV reality series, SoCal rapper Shwayze has blazed a freaky path to alt-hip-hop stardom (emphasis on blazed). More info.
Sat Dec 10
DJ Tina T
She’s got a mean scratching style behind the decks, and a great Sarah Palin impression. More info.
Sun Dec 11
Jonathan Richman
A troubadour since the 1970s, Jonathan Richman’s minimalist approach has earned a cult following—plus a memorable role in the ’90s classic comedy There’s Something About Mary. More info.
Tue Dec 13
99.7 Triple Ho Show
Miami rapper Pitbull and teen-pop-sensation Selena Gomez cross-pollinate with Far East Movement for a Top 40 celebration at HP Pavilion. More info.
What shows are you looking forward to?
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