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Ready for NYE?? KALW Music wants to hook up you and your fave partner in crime!Ring in 2025 with the funky soulful sound...
20/12/2024

Ready for NYE?? KALW Music wants to hook up you and your fave partner in crime!

Ring in 2025 with the funky soulful sounds of the singer/songwriter/pianist . Start the party with ’s divine mixtape of pop, R&B, 90’s house, 70’s funk and classic hip-hop, and dance-party sensations ’ Don Gordo. It’s a 21+ night, and an open bar is included with the price of admission 🥂

To win a pair:
Tag the friend you want to take with you.
Make sure you’re both following —and that we have permission to DM you to let you know you’ve won!

This contest runs from Thursday Dec 19 through midnight Monday Dec 23rd. 
We’ll let you know Tuesday Dec 24 if you’ve won! 

Winners will be chosen randomly, and notified Dec 24th! 

Good luck!

Come celebrate the end of 2024 with us! 🎉✨ KALW Music presents Wavelengths at Madrone Art Bar on Saturday night, Decembe...
19/12/2024

Come celebrate the end of 2024 with us! 🎉✨

KALW Music presents Wavelengths at Madrone Art Bar on Saturday night, December 28th.

🌟 DJ sets by Patrick King Most, Maria Yates, Marcus Rosario & more!

🌟 21+ | 9 PM till late

Proceeds support KALW’s mission of fostering music, culture, and community. 💛

🎟️ Grab your tickets and find more details at the link in our bio!

If you’re in a holiday slump, or your gifts need a holiday bump,  is revealing some of their  summer lineup just in time...
12/12/2024

If you’re in a holiday slump, or your gifts need a holiday bump, is revealing some of their summer lineup just in time.

Tickets on sale TODAY for Melissa Etheridge + Indigo Girls on Saturday August 2nd. Visit thegreekberkeley.com for more info.

Golden Gate Park Concerts announces  with special guests  and much more TBA—the Friday after Outside Lands on August 15t...
10/12/2024

Golden Gate Park Concerts announces with special guests and much more TBA—the Friday after Outside Lands on August 15th, Polo Fields at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

Tickets on sale now! So much music to look forward to in 2025!

KALW Presents is thrilled to announce Thandiswa Mazwai, as part of the Presidio Theatre’s 2025 spring season! Making her...
30/11/2024

KALW Presents is thrilled to announce Thandiswa Mazwai, as part of the Presidio Theatre’s 2025 spring season! Making her San Francisco debut, is one of the most influential South African artists. Her music includes traditional Xhosa music, mbaqanga, funk, jazz, and reggae. Sankofa, her latest release, combines archival Xhosa samples, jazz, and West African music and includes songs produced by Meshell Ndegeocello and Nduduzo Makhathini.

Tickets on sale now for her Friday, May 2nd performance—and be sure to check out the fantastic spring line up !

🎉 NYE tickets for  are on sale today!Ring in 2025 with , , and an open bar included! 🥂✨Get your tickets now and dance in...
23/11/2024

🎉 NYE tickets for are on sale today!

Ring in 2025 with , , and an open bar included! 🥂✨

Get your tickets now and dance into the new year! 💃🎇

Looking for great live music this weekend? KALW is proud to co-present the California Bluegrass Reunion ! This Sunday, s...
16/11/2024

Looking for great live music this weekend? KALW is proud to co-present the California Bluegrass Reunion ! This Sunday, six of the finest players unite to pay tribute to The Bluegrass Album Band’s Berkeley legacy, along with a set of original compositions. Featuring Bill Evans (), John Reischman (), Chad Manning (), Mike Witcher (.mike), Jim Nunally (), and Sharon Gilchrist (). 

Details + Tix: thefreight.org | Photo Credit: Dave Weiland

Happy Friday from some of your   DJ crew!What artists or albums are you listening to this weekend?
15/11/2024

Happy Friday from some of your DJ crew!

What artists or albums are you listening to this weekend?

Woohoo! Our friends  +  announced Phase 2 of the 2025 lineup today! Stoked to see DJ P*e .Wee (Anderson .Paak), Noizu, M...
15/11/2024

Woohoo! Our friends + announced Phase 2 of the 2025 lineup today! Stoked to see DJ P*e .Wee (Anderson .Paak), Noizu, Mary Droppinz, Odd Mob, GG Magree, and more coming to the Bay for NYE + NY Day! Fresh indeed! Get your party crew together and make your plans now.

Let’s get together… We’ve got a special ticket giveaway for Jordan Mackampa, to get you out for music discovery in perso...
07/11/2024

Let’s get together… We’ve got a special ticket giveaway for Jordan Mackampa, to get you out for music discovery in person. In two weeks, brings his “Welcome Home, Kid” tour to in San Francisco. Oakland producer and songwriter .offline supports. 

To win a pair: 
Tag the friend you want to take with you. Make sure you’re both following —and that we have permission to DM you to let you know you’ve won!

This contest runs from Thursday November 7 through Tuesday November 12. Winners will be chosen randomly, and notified beginning November 13! 

Good luck!

LIVE EVENT! Share your creativity for a chance to be on the air at KALW's Open Mic Live happening tomorrow, Oct 25 at 5:...
24/10/2024

LIVE EVENT! Share your creativity for a chance to be on the air at KALW's Open Mic Live happening tomorrow, Oct 25 at 5:30 p.m. at 220 Montgomery in Downtown San Francisco! RSVP - kalw.org/events

In a candid conversation with Marcus Rosario on KALW, Shannon Shaw and Cody Blanchard of Oakland-based Shannon & The Cla...
23/10/2024

In a candid conversation with Marcus Rosario on KALW, Shannon Shaw and Cody Blanchard of Oakland-based Shannon & The Clams open up about the deeply personal nature of their newest album, The Moon Is In The Wrong Place. The duo discusses how the record honors Shannon’s late fiancé, Joe Haener, and the healing process of sharing their music with fans. Visit KALW.org/music to listen to the interview.

Amidst their hectic tour schedule, LA LOM dropped by KALW to chat with Marcus Rosario about their musical journey. The t...
17/10/2024

Amidst their hectic tour schedule, LA LOM dropped by KALW to chat with Marcus Rosario about their musical journey. The trio discussed how their sound evolved from playing several nights a week at the Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles to headlining sold out shows across the country. With their evocative rhythms and enthralling performances, they’ve enchanted listeners and have swiftly amassed a loyal fanbase. Visit KALW.org/music to listen to the interview.

Last chance to win a pair of KALW tickets for   ! What a great hometown show to celebrate 🎃🍂 in the Bay! Friday October ...
11/10/2024

Last chance to win a pair of KALW tickets for ! What a great hometown show to celebrate 🎃🍂 in the Bay! Friday October 25 !

To win a pair:
Tag the friend you want to take with you.
Make sure you’re both following —and that we have permission to DM you to let you know you’ve won!

This contest runs from Thurs October 10 through Tuesday October 15.

Winners will be chosen randomly, and notified beginning October 16!

Good luck!

Eno Williams, lead singer of the electrifying Afrofuturist group Ibibio Sound Machine, recently joined Marcus Rosario on...
10/10/2024

Eno Williams, lead singer of the electrifying Afrofuturist group Ibibio Sound Machine, recently joined Marcus Rosario on KALW for a lively conversation. They explored the band’s unique fusion of African rhythms, electronic beats, and the Ibibio language. Eno shared insights about the band’s origins, their decade-long journey, and their latest releases. Visit KALW.org/music to listen to the interview.

Our friends at  just launched their ‘24-’25 season! Thanks to their support, folks who donate to KALW during music hours...
26/09/2024

Our friends at just launched their ‘24-’25 season!

Thanks to their support, folks who donate to KALW during music hours through September 30th are automatically entered to win a contributor-level SFJAZZ membership! 🎉 🎼

Perks include: Free Listening Parties, 25% off select shows, priority seat choice during member onsale, access to SFJAZZ’s new Video On-Demand Library and to their flagship weekly Friday Live streams…and so much more. The membership will be good for a full calendar year!

YOUR support elevates the work of our two cultural institutions that bring so much joy to the Bay—please consider donating, and celebrating live music in community with us!

🌁🎊🎶

As we roll through our Fall Membership Campaign, this is one of the few times we ask for your support to keep the music ...
25/09/2024

As we roll through our Fall Membership Campaign, this is one of the few times we ask for your support to keep the music alive. Your donations help us spotlight the best Bay Area music, introduce you to global sounds, and create a tight-knit community of music lovers.

To say thanks, donate during our KALW Music weeknight (8pm-12am) or weekend hours (Saturday 12pm-2pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm), and you’ll be entered to win a year-long membership! Plus, listen in to know which shows have exclusive ticket giveaways for our amazing lineup of concerts. See some of the incredible shows you can enter to win—just swipe.

Support local public media at kalw.org/donate.

This Sunday keep those vibes high with Eryka! If you don’t already know Shannon and the Clams you’ll have a chance to ge...
22/09/2024

This Sunday keep those vibes high with Eryka!
If you don’t already know Shannon and the Clams you’ll have a chance to get familiar with the Oakland artists on Sunday’s show. They’re currently touring with their 2024 album ‘The Moon is in the Wrong Place’, produced by longtime collaborator Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Eryka is giving away tickets for hometown show at Saturday, October 19th, before they head off to tour abroad! and support.

Tune in Sunday at 2 to live local KALW for your chance to see live local music!

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