San Francisco, with its iconic Golden Gate Bridge and rich cultural heritage, has been a hub of creativity and artistic expression for decades. It’s storied history tied to it’s diverse population and landmark socio-political movements has fueled one of the city’s most vibrant aspects: it’s live music scene. San Francisco has historically been described as a “breeding ground for counterculture”— from the psychedelic sounds of the 1960s to the diverse genres celebrated today, the history of live music in San Francisco is a tapestry woven with passion, rebellion, and artistic innovation.