Arts Listings

"12TH ANNUAL DELTA BLUES FESTIVAL," -- Sept. 18. Featuring EC Scott, Mitch Woods and his Rocket 88s, Pat Wilder and more. Event takes place in the Rivertown District, off 2nd Street between G and I streets, Antioch. 

Free.Noon-7:30 p.m.www.deltabluesfestival.net.< 

"BERKELEY OLD TIME MUSIC CONVENTION," -- through Sept. 12. A variety of concerts and dances suitable for the whole family. Events take place at various venues; check website for details. 

www.berkeleyoldtimemusic.org.< 

"POINT RICHMOND MUSIC SUMMER CONCERT SEASON," -- Sept. 10 and Sept. 24. Concerts take place at the corner of Park Place and Washington Avenue in downtown Point Richmond. Sept. 10: Je Conte, Kickin' The Mule, Freddie Hughes.  

Sept. 24: Trio Paz, El Desayuno.  

Free.5:30-7:45 p.m.< 

"THE THIRD ANNUAL FALL MUSIC FESTIVAL," -- Sept. 11. Featuring Houston Jones, The Jeff Magidson Blues Band, The Dangerous Martini Quartet, Garageland Rodeo and more. Festival takes place at John Muir Amphitheatre, 115 Tarantino Dr., Martinez. 

$5-$10; Children 11 and under free.11 a.m.-11 p.m.(925) 917-0441.< 

924 GILMAN ST. -- All ages welcome. 

Hellbastard, Acephalix, Fix My Head, Psychosomatic, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. $10.  

Eliott Randall and The Deadmen, Sept. 11, 8 p.m. $20.  

$5 unless otherwise noted. Shows start Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 924 Gilman St., Berkeley. (510) 525-9926, www.924gilman.org.< 

ALBATROSS PUB  

Whiskey Brothers, 9 p.m. First and third Wednesdays. Free.  

Free unless otherwise noted. Shows begin Wednesday, 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 1822 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 843-2473, www.albatrosspub.com.< 

ARMANDO'S  

The Mikie Lee Prasad Band, Sept. 10, 8 p.m. $10.  

The Hopeful Romantics, Sept. 12, 3-6 p.m. $10.  

The Alhambra Valley Band, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. $10.  

Mark Hummel and Rusty Zinn, Sept. 18, 8 p.m. $10.  

707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez. (925) 228-6985, www.armandosmartinez.com.< 

ASHKENAZ  

Bascenta, Sept. 10, 9:30 p.m. $10-$12.  

Triplett, Prouty & Fitzgibbon, Squirelly String Band, The Stripe, Sept. 11, 8 p.m. $15.  

The Pork Pies, Sept. 12, 3-4:30 p.m. $4-$6.  

Gator Beat, Sept. 14, 8:30 p.m. $10.  

Used Blues Band, Sept. 15, 8:30 p.m. $10.  

Helladelics, Sept. 16, 8:30 p.m. $10.  

Vagabond Opera, Sept. 17, 9 p.m. $12.  

Trio Garufa, Sept. 18, 9 p.m. $12.  

Zaryab Ensemble, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. $10.  

1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 525-5054, www.ashkenaz.com.< 

BANKHEAD THEATER  

Spencer Day, Sept. 10, 8 p.m. $12-$40.  

2400 First Street, Livermore. (925) 373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org.< 

BECKETT'S IRISH PUB  

Hans Larson's Glass Attic, Sept. 10.  

Matt Lucas, Sept. 11.  

Feelosophy, Sept. 16.  

The Rhythm Doctors, Sept. 17.  

D'Giin, Sept. 18.  

Free. Shows at 10 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2271 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 647-1790, www.beckettsirishpub.com.< 

BLAKE'S ON TELEGRAPH  

Agent Orange, Jokes For Feelings, Black Dream, Sept. 10, 9 p.m. 18+.  

For ages 18 and older unless otherwise noted. Music begins at 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2367 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. (510) 848-0886, www.blakesontelegraph.com.< 

FOX THEATER  

Scissor Sisters, Sammy Jo, Casey Spooner, Sept. 12, 8 p.m. $39.50.  

1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 452-0438, www.thefoxoakland.com.< 

FREIGHT AND SALVAGE  

"Freight Open Mic," Tuesdays. $4.50-$5.50.  

Kenny Hall and the Sweets Mill String Band, Bobby McMillon, The Macrae Sisters, Sept. 10, 8 p.m. Part of the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention. $16.50-$17.50.  

Faith Petric, Sept. 11, 8 p.m. $18.50-$19.50.  

David Wilcox, Paul Sprawl, Sept. 12, 8 p.m. $20.50-$21.50.  

Shawn Phillips, Sept. 13. $20.50-$21.50.  

"Bill Monroe Birthday Tribute," Sept. 14. $18.50-$19.50.  

Phil Berkowitz, Sept. 15. $18.50-$19.50.  

Weldon Kekauoha, Sept. 16. $20.50-$21.50.  

Ellis Paul, Old Man Luedecke, Sept. 17. $18.50-$19.50.  

Shay Black, Sept. 18. $24.50-$25.50.  

Jesse Winchester, Sept. 19. $20.50-$21.50.  

Music starts at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org.< 

GREEK THEATRE  

David Gray, Ray LaMontagne, Tift Merritt, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. $39.50-$75.  

Hearst Avenue and Gayley Road, Berkeley. (510) 548-3010, www.apeconcerts.com.< 

JAZZSCHOOL  

Erik Jekabson Quartet, Sept. 10, 8 p.m. $15.  

Jackie Ryan, Sept. 11, 8 p.m. $20.  

Charles Hamilton Sextet, Sept. 12, 4:30 p.m. $15.  

The Dave Haskell Group, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. $12.  

Maria Volonte Tango Passions Trio, Sept. 18, 8 p.m. $15.  

The Aaron Germain Quartet, Sept. 19, 4:30 p.m. $12.  

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2087 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 845-5373, www.jazzschool.com.< 

JUPITER  

"Americana Unplugged," 5 p.m. Sundays. A weekly bluegrass and Americana series.  

"Jazzschool Tuesdays," 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Featuring the ensembles from the Berkeley Jazzschool. www.jazzschool.com. 

8 p.m. 2181 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 843-8277, www.jupiterbeer.com.< 

KIMBALL'S CARNIVAL  

"Monday Blues Legends Night," 8 p.m.-midnight. Enjoy live blues music every Monday night. Presented by the Bay Area Blues Society and Lothario Lotho Company. $5 donation. (510) 836-2227, www.bayareabluessociety.net. 

522 2nd St., Jack London Square, Oakland. < 

ORACLE ARENA  

A.R. Rahman, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. $50-$150.  

Hegenberger Road and Interstate 880, Oakland. (510) 625-8497, (925) 685-8497, (415) 421-8497, www.ticketmaster.com or www.theoaklandarena.com.< 

SHATTUCK DOWN LOW For ages 21 and older. 

"Live Salsa," Wednesdays. An evening of dancing to the music of a live salsa band. Salsa dance lessons from 8-9:30 p.m. $5-$10.  

"Thirsty Thursdays," 9 p.m. Thursdays. Featuring DJ Vickity Slick and Franky Fresh. Free.  

El Nuevo Universal, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. $10.  

Cash'd Out, Sept. 17, 8:30 p.m. $10-$15.  

2284 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 548-1159, www.shattuckdownlow.com.< 

SOMAR BAR & LOUNGE --  

Lindy LaFontaine, Sept. 14, 9 p.m. Free.  

1727 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (415) 693-9565, www.somarbar.com.< 

STARRY PLOUGH PUB  

The Starry Irish Music Session led by Shay Black, Sundays, 8 p.m. Sliding scale.  

Dedicated Maniacs, Sept. 10, 9 p.m.  

INXS-ive, Luv'n Rockets, The Reptile House, Sept. 11, 9:30 p.m. $10.  

Opus Night, Jo Henley, Space Vacation, Sept. 16, 9 p.m. $8.  

Puppet Radio, Ten Ton Chicken, Beercraft, Sept. 17, 9 p.m. $10.  

Amendola vs Blades, Interstellar Grains, Cash Pony, Sept. 18, 9 p.m. $8.  

For ages 21 and over unless otherwise noted. Sunday and Wednesday, 8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 841-2082, www.starryploughpub.com.< 

TODOS SANTOS PLAZA  

Zydeco Flames, Sept. 16, 6:30-8 p.m. Free.  

Willow Pass Road and Grant Street, Concord. (925) 671-3464.< 

UPTOWN NIGHTCLUB  

Helmet, Bison BC, Sept. 10, 9 p.m. $15.  

Shonen Knife, Bam Bam, Kepi Ghoulie, Sept. 11, 9 p.m. $14.  

Oakland Active Orchestra, Sept. 14, 9 p.m. Free.  

The Headcat, Sept. 15, 9 p.m. $20.  

NoMeansNo, Sept. 17, 9 p.m. $15.  

1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 451-8100, www.uptownnightclub.com.< 

WALNUT AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH  

Extended Roots, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. Free.  

260 Walnut Ave., Walnut Creek. www.walnutavenueumc.org.< 

YOSHI'S  

Issac Delgado, Freddy Cole, Sept. 10 through Sept. 12, 8 and 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 and 7 p.m. Sun. $5-$30.  

Janis Siegel, Sept. 13, 8 p.m. $18.  

Ambrose Akinmusire, Sept. 14, 8 p.m. $18.  

Rudresh Mahanthappa's Indo-Pak Coalition, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. $20.  

Mingus Amungus, Sept. 16, 8 p.m. $25.  

Les Nubians, Sept. 18 and Sept. 19, 8 and 10 p.m. Sat.; 2 and 7 p.m. Sun.  

$5-$30.  

Shows are Monday through Saturday, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200, www.yoshis.com.<