The Head And The Heart in San Francisco

About The Head And The Heart

Their shows tend to have a genuine communal vibe—people actually sing along and mean it, not as a reflex. The band feeds off that, playing with real attention to dynamics. You'll hear the songs breathe live in ways the recordings sometimes don't allow.

Known for Rivers and Roads, Down in the Valley, Shake, Another Story, Winter Song

The Head And The Heart + San Francisco

The Head And The Heart rolled through Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in July 2019, bringing their particular brand of scrappy folk-pop to a crowd that's always had a soft spot for bands that sound like they're figuring things out as they go. They worked through the usual suspects—the kind of songs that have soundtracked road trips and late-night conversations for their fans. The setlist had the bones of their catalog, the tracks that made people care in the first place. It's the kind of show that doesn't necessarily make headlines but leaves people walking out feeling like they'd spent an evening with friends who happen to play instruments really well.

The Head And The Heart in San Francisco News

• The Head and The Heart announce 15th anniversary tour, playing debut album in its entirety Melodic Magazine · Feb 18, 2026
• The Head And The Heart Set 15th Anniversary Tour Dates For May 2026 JamBase · Feb 18, 2026
• The Head and the Heart opening arena tour for Brandi Carlile 105.7 The Point · Oct 22, 2025
• Brandi Carlile Sets Global Arena Tour for 2026 Variety · Oct 22, 2025
• Brandi Carlile announces 2026 tour w/ The Head & The Heart, played new songs in front of a campfire (watch) BrooklynVegan · Oct 22, 2025

Live Music in San Francisco

San Francisco's folk scene has always had a scrappy, earnest edge that lines up pretty well with what The Head And The Heart do. The city's been more about intimate venues and word-of-mouth than arena anthems, even as it's hosted plenty of both. There's something about the Bay Area's musical DNA—from its singer-songwriter traditions to its current love of artists who blend folk instrumentation with pop sensibility—that creates natural affinity with bands like this one.

San Francisco road trip to see The Head And The Heart?

Stay in Hayes Valley or the Mission—both neighborhoods have the kind of restaurants and bars that make a weekend feel deliberate rather than touristy. Head to State Bird Provisions for dinner if you can get in; it's precise and inventive without being pretentious. Spend a day in Muir Woods or hiking around Twin Peaks for actual views of the city. The de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is worth a couple hours if the weather holds. Hit up a coffee place on Valencia Street in the Mission just to sit and watch the neighborhood move around you.