Live music at venues across Contra Costa County for the month of May and will continue to add them throughout the month. If you are a venue that wants to be included, email [email protected]
Brentwood Co Co Wine Company
- May 3 – US 4 Love (7pm)
- May 4 – Best Day Ever Band (8pm)
- May 10 – Duo Sonics (7pm)
- May 11 – The Party Mix (8pm)
- May 17 – Tim Cecchini (7pm)
- May 18 – Retroactive Dance Band (8pm)
- May 24 – No Request Band (7pm)
- May 25 – Emphatics (8pm)
- May 31 – Eric Prosch (7pm)
Brentwood Emporium
- Friday, May 3 – Legends of the Bay w/DJ True Justice
- Saturday, May 7 – Crosstown 5
- Thursday, May 9 – Afroman
- Friday, May 10 – 90’s Night with the Souvenirs
- Saturday, May 11 – Flannel (alternative rock & grunge tribute)
- Saturday, May 18 – Cash Prophets
- Wednesday, May 22 – Hippie Death Cult + Demonsmoke
- Friday, May 24 – Haven, Vice Versa, Haunted Mask & Final Boss
- Sunday, May 26 – Andre Nickatina + RBL Posse
- Friday, May 21 – Rob Leines + Shelby Cobra & The Mustangs
Campos Family Vineyards (Byron)
- May 4 – Tasting Room + Live Music by Toree McGee
- May 11 – Rose 5K Walk & Run (sign up)
- May 19 – Tasting Room + Live Music by Bryan James
Crown & Crow American Bar (Brentwood)
- May 2 – Margaret Niles (8:00 pm)
- May 3 – Ben Benkert (8:00 pm)
- May 17 – Anthony Francisco
- May 19 – Super Sway with DJ True Justice (1:00 pm)
- May 22 – Buffalo Trace Barrel Release Party (6:00 pm)
- May 27 – Brentwood Bags & Brews
Dale Vino (Pittsburg)
- Friday, May 3 – Finally Friday’s w/DJ Rob (6:30 pm to 9:30pm)
- Sunday, May 5 – SINGO De Mayo Karaoke + Music Day Party by DJ Koolen
- Monday, May 6 – Soul Line Dance & Sip
- Sunday, May 12 – Mothers Day French Champagne Pairing & Live Music
- Sunday, May 19 – Summer Sunday’s with DJ Hubby
- Friday, May 24 – Project 4 Band (6:30 pm to 9:30 pm)
- Sunday, May 26 – Soul Food Sunday Memorial Day Party + BBQ By Chef Michelle and DJ Hubby F.
- Thursday, May 30 – R&B Night & Craft Cocktail List Release Party + DJ Koolen
Dan’s Irish Sports Bar (Walnut Creek)
- Friday, May 3 – Knight Owls (Rock Covers) at 9:30 pm
- Saturday, May 4 – Rebel (Rock Covers) at 9:30 pm
- Friday, May 10 – Notorious (Rock Covers & Dance Hits) at 9:30 pm
- Saturday, May 11 – Audiorage (90’s rock) at 9:30 pm
- Friday, May 17 – The Spazmatics (80’s music) at 9:30 pm
- Saturday, May 18 – Careless Whisper (80’s!) at 9:30 pm)
- Friday, May 24 – The Inflatables (Rock Covers) at 9:30 pm
- Saturday, May 25 – XSTATIC (Rock Covers) at 9:30 pm
- Friday, May 31 – Superbad (Rock Covers) at 9:30 pm
Del Ciello Brewing Co (Martinez)
- Friday, May 3 – Mariachi San Carlos (6:30 pm)
- Saturday, May 4 – Los Mentados Richmond (6:30 pm)
- Sunday, May 5 – Loteria (4:00 pm)
- Friday, May 10 – 6th Anniversary weekend Celebration
- Friday, May 10 – Salvage Title (6:00pm)
- Saturday, May 11 – Julio Bravo (6:30 pm)
- Thursday, May 16 – Comedy Night (7:00 pm)
- Friday, May 17 – DJ Night / DJ Valmonster (6;30 pm)
- Saturday, May 18 – Cornhole Tournament (1:00 pm)
- Saturday, May 18 – Justin Garns Trio (6:30 pm)
- Friday, May 24 – Brian Andres Trio (6:00 pm)
- Saturday, May 25 – Los Alegres Callejeros (6:00 pm)
- Friday, May 31 – The Dream Tellers (6:30 pm)
El Campanil Theatre (Antioch)
- May 3 – ZZ Tush: Tribute to ZZ Top at 7:00 pm
- May 25 – Forejour: A Tribute To Foreigner & Journey at 8:00 pm
EJ Phair (Pittsburg)
- Saturday, May 4 – Comedy Night Ft. Dan Gabriel, Dana Olney, Jimmy Earll (7:00 pm)
Epidemic Ales (Concord)
- May the 4th Party from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Hannah Nicole Vineyards (Brentwood)
- Saturday, May 4 – Spring Sip n’ Shop + Michelle Lambert (11:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Sunday, May 5 – Jeff Suburu from 11:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, May 11 – Teacher Appreciation Day + Live Music (11:00 am to 4:00 pm)
- Sunday, May 12 – Mothers Day in he Vineyards + The Top Secret Dance Band (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)
- Tuesday, May 14 – Foodie Tuesdays Food Trucks + Live Music
- Saturday, May 18 – Surf Monsters from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, May 19 – Live Music with Margaret Niles from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Friday, May 24 – Salsa Night
- Saturday, May 25 – Double Shot from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, May 26 – Live Music with Margaret Niles from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Monday, May 27 – Memorial Day in the Vineyard
Luigi’s Deli (Martinez)
- No events listed yet
McCauley Estate Vineyards (Brentwood)
- Sunday, May 19 – Wine & Dine ft. Paul Blakemore.
Mike Hess Brewing (Walnut Creek)
- Saturday Nights – Live music (5:00 pm to 8:00 pm)
Monica’s Riverview (Antioch)
- No events listed
Oakley
- May 4: Join the City of Oakley at Oakley Civic Center Plaza from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Food Trucks, live music and Gift Card Giveaway.
Pittsburg
Join the City of Pittsburg as the 2024 car show and music series in the downtown area. All events are from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Railroad Avenue between 3rd St and 6th Street in Old Town Pittsburg. Here is a look at the schedule
- May 9 – PHd’s
- May 23 – Konsept Party Band
Pittsburg California Theater
- Friday, May 3 – Willie Wonka (8:00 pm)
- Saturday, May 4 – Willie Wonka (2:00 pm)
- Sunday, May 5 – Willie Wonka (2:00 pm)
- Friday, May 10 – Matilda Jr (7:00 pm)
- Saturday, May 11 – Matilda Jr (2:00 pm & 5:00 pm)
- Sunday, May 12 – Matilda Jr (2:00 pm)
- June 1 – Stroll Down Penny Lane (8:00 pm)
Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
- May 2 – Grateful Dead Tribute + 70’s Rock Covers at 6:00 pm
- May 3 – The Hired Killers + Panic at The Rock Show at 6:00 pm
- May 4 – Rusty Chains + Steller at 6:00 pm
- May 9 – Inner-State (80’s) at 6:00 pm
Riggers Loft (Richmond)
- Friday, May 3 – Brazilian East Bay Ensemble (6:00 pm)
- Saturday, May 4 – Sofrito Afro Cuban/Latin Jazz (2:00pm)
- Sunday, May 5 – Mojo Messengers (2:00 pm)
- Friday, May 10 – Lee Waterman Trio (2:00 pm)
- Saturday, May 11 – Adrian West Band (2:00 pm)
- Saturday, May 11 – Comedy Night (6:00 pm)
- Sunday, May 12 – Fake Melody Trio (2:00 pm)
- Sunday, May 19 – David Landon (2:00 pm)
- Friday, May 24 – Karen Sudjian Trio (6:00 pm)
Roadside 22 (Clayton)
- No live music, but plenty of events at this place, go check them out — May events!
Roxx on Main (Martinez)
- Thursday, May 2 – The Flying Salvias (6:00pm)
- Friday, May 3 – Duo Gadjo (7:00pm)
- Saturday, May 4 – Red’s Blues (7:00pm)
- Thursday, May 9 – Macy Blackman & Bing Nathan (6:00pm)
- Friday, May 10 – Greg Rahn (7:00 pm)
- Saturday, May 11 – Deep Blue Jam (7:00pm)
- Thursday, May 16 – George Cole Trio (6:00pm)
- Friday, May 17 – The Kurt Ribak Trio (7:00pm)
- Saturday, May 18 – Jeff Tamelier & Dave Martin (7:00pm)
- Thursday, May 23 – Dave Bell & Cecillia Long Duo (6:00 pm)
- Friday, May 24 – Jenny Kerr (7:00pm)
- Saturday, May 25 – Carlos Reyes (7:00pm)
- Thursday, May 30 – Stan Erhart & Marc Levine (6:00pm)
- Friday, May 31 – Steve Freund Power Blues Trio (7:00pm)
- Saturday, June 1 – Jinx Jones & Kingtones (7:00pm)
Serendipity Cellars (Brentwood)
- Friday, May 3 – DJ BA (3:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
- Friday, May 10 – Donovan (3:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
- Friday, May 17 – Dustin Heer (3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Friday, May 24 – Double Shot
- Friday, May 31 – Jewel’s Hanson
- Upcoming Ticketed Events – click here
Slow Hand BBQ (Martinez)
- Friday, May 3 – Sin Silver & The Avenue (5:30 pm)
- Saturday, May 5 – The Bonafides (5:30 pm)
- Sunday, May 6 – The Elmwoods Cinco De Mayo Party (1:00pm)
- Thursday, May 9 – Acoustic EQ (5:00pm)
- Friday, May 10 – Unsolicited Advice (6:00pm)
- Saturday, May 11 – New Frantic’s (4:00pm)
- Sunday, May 12 – Jeffrey Halford (1:00pm)
- Friday, May 17 – Killbillies (6:00pm)
- Saturday, May 18 – Matthew Dunley (6:00pm)
- Sunday – May 19 – Michelle Lambert (1:00pm)
- Saturday, May 25 – Evan Thomas Blues Band (3:00pm)
- Sunday – May 26 – Salvage Title (1:00pm)
- Friday, May 31 – Smokin Jay & Friends (5:30 pm)
Slow Hand BBQ (Pleasant Hill)
- Friday, May 3 – Remi Moulder (6:00pm)
- Friday, May 10 – Smokin’ Jay & Friends (6:00pm)
- Saturday, May 11 – Michelle & Bruce (6:00pm)
- Friday, May 17 – Lucas Ohio (6:00pm)
- Saturday, May 18 – Matthew Dunley (6:00pm)
- Friday, May 24 – Dougie Fresh (6:00pm)
- Friday, May 31 – Jim Funk (6:00 pm)
Smiths Landing (Antioch)
- No events listed yet
Sugar Barge (Bethel Island)
- May 25 – Delta Heat (3pm to 6:00 pm)
- May 26 – Torree McGee (3:00 pm to 6:00 pm)
Tailgaters (Antioch)
- No events listed
The Garden (Walnut Creek)
- May 3 – Super Diamond (6:30 pm)
- May 24 – Mustache Harbor (6:30 pm)
Vinnie’s Bar & Grill (Concord)
- Friday, May 3 – Damage Control & Joker on the Jack (8:00 pm)
- Saturday, May 4 – Swiss’s Comedy Showcase (at 6:00 pm)
- Friday, May 10 – DJ Bobby Raw (9:00 pm)
- Saturday, May 11 – Unchained Van Halen & Ozzy Unchained (8:00 pm)
- Friday, May 17 – Fuzzbolt (9:00 pm)
- Monday, May 20 – Vinnies Comedy Showcase
- Friday, May 24 – AP Band
- Saturday, May 25 – Bad Bunny Night
WiseGirl (Pleasant Hill)
- Thursday, May 2 – After the Rain (6:00 pm to 9:00 pm)
- Friday, May 3 – PTK (7:00 pm to 10:00 pm)
- Saturday, May 4 – Delta Wires (7:00 pm to 10:00 pm)
- Thursday, May 9 – Adrian West Band (6;00 pm to 9:00 pm)
- Friday, May 10 – Against the Grain (7:00 pm to 10:00 pm)
- Saturday, May 11 – Jr. Deville Blues Band (7:00 pm to 10:00 pm)
- Thursday, May 16 – Club Stew (6:00 pm to 9:00 pm)
- Friday, May 17 – Mad Apple (7:00 pm to 10:00 pm)
- Saturday, May 18 – Cocktail Monkey’s (7:00 pm to 10:00pm)
- Thursday, May 23 – Ladbroke Grove (6:00 pm to 9:00 pm)
- Friday, May 24 – 3 Day Weekend (7:00 pm to 10:00 pm)
- Saturday, May 25 – The Bell Brothers (8:00 pm to 11:00 pm)
- Thursday, May 30 – Tommy, Dave & The Chandeliers with Randy Hayes (6:00 pm to 9:00pm)
- Friday, May 31 – Paper Kayak (7:00 pm to 10:00 pm)
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Restaurant Bar & Grill (Oakley)
- May 5 – Natural Blend (4:00 pm)
- May 9 – Comedy Night from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
If you would like an event added, please email [email protected] or submit to our events calendar. For more upcoming events, visit our ContraCosta.news events calendar.