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Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Big Brother and The Holding Company helped shape the San Francisco Sound in the mid-1960s, rising to national prominence after the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. With a blend of psychedelic rock, blues-infused grooves, and powerhouse vocals, they became a defining act of the era. The band’s breakthrough album Cheap Thrills (1968) reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while Piece of My Heart became an enduring staple of classic rock radio. Today, surviving members keep the flame alive with a fresh lineup, offering dynamic live performances that honor the band’s groundbreaking legacy.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering the San Francisco Sound for the first time, we’ve got you covered when it comes to securing tickets and planning your night out. Below you’ll find a concise biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour dates. We’ve got you—easy, no-fuss access to Big Brother and The Holding Company concerts near you.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Big Brother and The Holding Company are synonymous with the electrifying late-60s San Francisco scene. Formed in 1965, the group rose to national attention after the Monterey Pop Festival performance in 1967, cementing their place in rock history. The 1968 Cheap Thrills album, featuring the iconic Piece of My Heart, remains a landmark in blues-tinged psychedelic rock and was later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007. The current touring lineup, including Peter Albin and Dave Getz alongside Darby Gould, Tom Finch, David Aguilar, and Kate Russo Thompson, continues to bring the band’s raw energy to crowds across California and beyond. For reliable booking and the most up-to-date show information, check the band’s official site and social channels.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Want to see them live? Here are the latest tour dates for 2025 across the Bay Area and Northern California: July 11, 2025 – Music City SF (San Francisco), August 30, 2025 – Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley), October 25, 2025 – Almost Famous Wine Lounge (Livermore). Secure your seats early and plan your night out with confidence—we’ve got you covered.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Big Brother and The Holding Company

  • Formed in San Francisco in 1965; achieved national prominence after Monterey Pop Festival (1967).
  • Cheap Thrills (1968) reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200; Piece of My Heart peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • Cheap Thrills inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame (2007); 'Piece of My Heart' acknowledged as a classic and widely cited track.
  • Current activity includes surviving members Peter Albin and Dave Getz with Darby Gould, Tom Finch, David Aguilar, and Kate Russo Thompson; active booking via the band’s official site.
  • Genres: psychedelic rock / acid rock / blues rock; a core part of the 'San Francisco Sound' scene.

The records

Big Brother and The Holding Company Discography

  • Live at the Empress Theater
    2018 · BBHC
  • Live in the Lowlands
    2017 · BBHC
  • Hold Me
    2005 · BBHC
  • Do What You Love
    1998 · BBHC
  • Can't Go Home Again
    1996 · Legend Records
  • How Hard It Is
    1971 · Columbia
  • Be A Brother
    1970 · Columbia
  • Cheap Thrills
    1968 · Columbia
  • Big Brother & The Holding Company
    1967 · Mainstream

The hits

Top Big Brother and The Holding Company Songs

  • Nu Boogaloo Jam / Black Widow Spider
    1971
  • Keep On / Home On The Strange
    1971
  • Piece Of My Heart / Turtle Blues
    1968
  • Coo Coo / The Last Mile
    1968
  • Women Is Losers / Light Is Faster Than Sound
    1968
  • Down On Me / Call On Me
    1967
  • Bye Bye Baby / Intruder
    1967
  • Blindman / All Is Loneliness
    1967

Big Brother and The Holding Company are synonymous with the electrifying late-60s San Francisco scene. Formed in 1965, the group rose to national attention after the Monterey Pop Festival performance in 1967, cementing their place in rock history. The 1968 Cheap Thrills album, featuring the iconic Piece of My Heart, remains a landmark in blues-tinged psychedelic rock and was later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007. The current touring lineup, including Peter Albin and Dave Getz alongside Darby Gould, Tom Finch, David Aguilar, and Kate Russo Thompson, continues to bring the band’s raw energy to crowds across California and beyond. For reliable booking and the most up-to-date show information, check the band’s official site and social channels.

Want to see them live? Here are the latest tour dates for 2025 across the Bay Area and Northern California: July 11, 2025 – Music City SF (San Francisco), August 30, 2025 – Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley), October 25, 2025 – Almost Famous Wine Lounge (Livermore). Secure your seats early and plan your night out with confidence—we’ve got you covered.

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