Bay Area/ San Francisco/ Arts & Culture
Published on April 03, 2019
The best music events in San Francisco this weekPhoto: Thomas Kelley/Unsplash

If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in San Francisco. From rock to blues to early-modern classical, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.

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Mighty Mike Schermer

Guitarist, singer and songwriter Mike Schermer and his band are bringing his mostly-blues sounds to Biscuits & Blues.

Formerly based in the Bay Area, the now-Austin-based Schermer incorporates elements of R&B, soul and rock and roll into his songwriting and his searing guitar-playing. He just released a new album, "Bad Tattoo."

When: Wednesday, April 3, 7:30 p.m.
Where: 401 Mason St.
Price: $20
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Low Cut Connie @ GAMH w/ Mad Noise

Low Cut Connie plays the Great American Music Hall on Saturday. The Philadelphia-based piano-driven rock band has been featured in Rolling Stone, on NPR and on late-night TV. You'll hear hints of everything from Jerry Lee Lewis to The Hold Steady at this sure-to-be raucous show.

When: Saturday, April 6, 8-11:59 p.m.
Where: Great American Music Hall, 859 O'Farrell St.
Price: $18
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Circadian String Quartet

Get half off tickets to see local chamber music players the Circadian String Quartet at The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in the Sunset. They'll take you back to the year 1909, when Claude Debussy, Béla Bartôk and Igor Stravinsky were making some of the most important music around.

When: Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 1750 29th Ave.
Price: $10
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Celso Salim Band

Finally, another triple-threat blues musician plays Biscuits & Blues this week. This time, it's Brazilian guitarist, singer and songwriter Celso Salim, along with his band, playing everything from classic blues to funk and jazz. His latest album, called "Mama's Hometown," has been out since September.

When: Sunday, April 7, 7 p.m.
Where: 401 Mason St.
Price: $22
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