Live music in Contra Costa County, CA

Tom Conneely brings a solo performance to Sailing Goat at Point San Pablo Harbor. As the singer and guitarist leading Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise, the San Francisco project behind the debut album Cappuccino Springs and the home-recorded follow up Sun Child, he draws on a body of work shaped by wide West Coast touring and a notable appearance at Reno’s Offbeat Festival. The band is a collaboration between Conneely and bassist Alois Cerbu, who tracked and engineered Sun Child and the forthcoming New Kind Palace themselves. New Kind Palace builds on that evolution, blending warm analog textures with inventive electronic touches and impressionistic lyrics, with a hypnotic current that nods to Arthur Russell and the lo-fi melodicism of The Cleaners of Venus. Much of the material grew out of sessions in bedrooms and other makeshift rooms, much of it captured on quarter inch tape, reflecting a process centered on honesty, experimentation, and facing inner turbulence alongside moments of clarity. Admission is free.

Jr. De Ville Blues Band performs live at WiseGirl, delivering blues and soul in a restaurant and bar setting with live music. Food and cocktails accompany the performance in a dinner and live music experience.

Enjoy a night of punk in Concord with free entry as three bands take the stage. Expect a high energy atmosphere that will have the crowd working up a sweat.

Banda Sin Nombre brings a free live performance to Sailing Goat, blending global folk traditions with performance art, drag, and dance. Rooted in San Francisco’s Mission District, the group layers close vocal harmonies over acoustic sounds from guitar, fiddle, accordion, charango, jarana, cajon, and upright bass. Their set draws inspiration from Peruvian chicha, Catalan rumba, Appalachian old time, and cumbia for a vibrant, cross-cultural mix. Over more than a decade together, they have cultivated a dedicated Bay Area following with appearances at Stern Grove Festival, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, Freight & Salvage, the New Parish, MACLA, The Chapel, the Boom Boom Room, Amnesia, El Rio, Cafe Revolution, Elbo Room, Brava Theater, Mission Cultural Center, Red Poppy Art House, and Club Deluxe. They also collaborate with artists across disciplines and have toured in Spain and Latin America.

Spinout performs at the Pleasant Hill Harvest Festival, bringing live music to the celebration. Admission is free.

High school marching bands from across the region gather at Liberty High-school Football Field for the Liberty Band Review, presenting precision marching, dynamic music, and competition. The event features full field shows with coordinated movement as ensembles take the field to showcase their skills.

At Point San Pablo Harbor’s BIG ART Concert Meadow, Tune-Yards headlines an outdoor evening of adventurous sounds on the Music On The Meadow Stage. Known for a vivid mix of indie pop, funk, and global rhythms, and for contributions to the soundtracks of Boots Riley’s Sorry to Bother You, I’m a Virgo, and I Love Boosters, the group brings an energetic, genre-blending set by the water. The night opens with Gabby La La, whose sitar and whimsical melodies create a captivating atmosphere, followed by Foxtails Brigade with cinematic indie pop that weaves rich harmonies, folk influences, and elegant orchestration. Sliding scale tickets range from $40 to $60, and the $60 option includes no fees. VIP reserved picnic tables for six or eight guests are available. On-site offerings include food, local beer, wine, and other beverages. Plan for cooler temperatures by bringing warm layers, blankets, and camp chairs. Outside food or alcohol is not permitted. Dogs on leash are welcome, and children 13 and under attend for free. Parking is available in the Special Events Parking Area with an advance fee of $10 per car or $20 on the day of the show. Each vehicle needs a parking pass that will be shown at the ticket booth for entry to the meadow. Carpooling is encouraged. The main lot is reserved for the Sailing Goat Restaurant and for guests who require accessible parking during events. Please inform the parking attendant if accessible parking is needed.

Grunge Street returns to CJ's Pleasant Hill with a night of 90s grunge and alternative rock. The band features Frank Abono on vocals, Dean Richards on guitar, Tony Martinez on drums, and JP on bass. There is no cover charge, and food is available out back.

At Norm’s Place in Danville, Singo puts a musical twist on bingo. Players listen to 35-second snippets of songs, mark the matching tracks on their cards, and aim for five in a row to win a prize. It is free to play.

Off the Grid Pleasant Hill offers a weekly open-air food gathering with an easygoing vibe and a changing lineup of food creators. Expect choices like sliders, empanadas, sweet treats, and more, with live music setting the mood throughout the event. Local partners and pop-up vendors add to a relaxed atmosphere that is ideal for unwinding. It works well for casual meetups with friends or a simple family outing. There is no need for reservations. Admission is free, all ages are welcome, and pets are allowed. Parking is easy nearby. Held in Pleasant Hill; check the organizer’s weekly updates for exact location details and the current vendor lineup.

Salt-N-Pepa take the stage at Toyota Pavilion At Concord in Concord for a performance of their best-known tracks while honoring the impact of women in music. Hear live versions of favorites like "Push It" and "Shoop," with a nostalgic nod to 90s hip hop and plenty of dance-worthy energy.