Zakir Hussain, one of the world’s most transcendent musicians, passed away from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in San Francisco at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola; his daughters, Anisa Qureshi (her husband, Taylor Phillips, and their daughter, Zara) and Isabella Qureshi; his brothers, Taufiq Qureshi and Fazal Qureshi; and his sister, Khurshid Aulia. He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy cherished by countless music lovers around the globe, with an influence that will resonate for generations to come.
 

After a period of deep exploration and creative refinement, Los Angeles-based band Cave Flowers is proud to announce the release of their second album, Western Spectre, on January 17, 2025. A dusty, country-tinged landscape of songs marked by a restless, ramshackle soul, Western Spectre distills the band’s grudging admiration for the tangled beauty that defines life in the sprawling “everything-town” of Los Angeles.

The GRAMMY Award-winning Steep Canyon Rangers return to the stage at the historic Boulder Theater on January 29, 2025, joined by legendary bluegrass icon Peter Rowan for an unforgettable night of music. Fans of Americana, folk, and bluegrass will have the rare opportunity to witness some of the genre’s most influential songwriters and performers united under one roof.

Sweetwater Music Hall is proud to present an unforgettable evening of music on Sunday, January 12 at 8:00 PM, headlined by Pete Sawyer and The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang. Celebrating a rich blend of rock, jam, and improvisational prowess, this one-of-a-kind performance brings together some of the most highly regarded and sought-after musicians in the Bay Area.

The all-star lineup—fondly known as “The Gang”—includes: