How Tri-Valley Music Scene works
One free place to find every live show in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville. Here’s how bands and venues get listed, stay current, and get seen.
Your part
- Submit your shows through one short form
- Keep your photo, bio, and links current
Our part
- A page for every show you play
- A spot on the Tri-Valley’s live music calendar
- Links from the venue’s page and every act on the bill
- Your band profile, ready for fans and bookers
- The Tuesday and Friday newsletters
- Shares in a Facebook group of 3,585 members
- Visibility in local searches for live music
- A “This Week” highlight before the show
Free, with no account to create. In its first year, 9,498 people visited TVMS, and nearly half of newsletter readers open every issue.
Submit your gigYour band profile
TVMS lists artists who play in the Tri-Valley. If you’ve performed at a local venue, or have a show confirmed here, you belong in the directory.
of all page views on TVMS go to band profiles and the band directory, more than the calendar itself. Your profile is where fans are already looking.
More than 700 bands already have a profile, created automatically the first time one of their gigs landed on the calendar. Yours may be waiting for you. From there, add photos, a bio, genres, streaming and social links, and a video playlist.
Bookings come from venues. Your profile makes sure fans and bookers can find you, hear you, and see where you’re playing next.
The life of a gig
From the moment you submit a show to the night you play it.
- 1
You submit it
Date, start time, venue, lineup, and ticket link, through the Submit Your Gig form.
- 2
We match the venue
Shows at venues already in the directory publish automatically. A venue that’s new to TVMS gets a quick review first.
- 3
It goes live
The show gets its own page and appears on the calendar, the venue’s page, and your band page, with every act on the bill linked.
- 4
It gets shared
Upcoming shows go out in the Tuesday and Friday newsletters and across the TVMS Facebook community.
- 5
You play it
Your profile gets a “This Week” highlight. Afterward, the show stays in your gig history and keeps your profile active.
Venues submit shows too, so your gig may already be listed. If you’re not sure, submit it anyway and we’ll merge any duplicates.
Plans changed? Email mark@trivalleymusicscene.com. Cancelled and postponed shows stay on the calendar, clearly marked, so fans know what’s happening.
When to submit, and when to share
- Submit as soon as the date is confirmed. Half of all shows are listed 17 days or fewer before the night, so a show listed early stands out and has more time on the calendar and in search results.
- Share your show page on the day. Friday and Saturday are the busiest days on the site, and 4 p.m. is the busiest hour. Fans often decide that same night.
- Keep details exact. Fans often decide that afternoon, and seven in ten check on a phone, so the start time and ticket link need to be right the first time they look.
gigs were submitted directly by bands and venues in the first year of TVMS.
Active and inactive profiles
- Active means you have a listed Tri-Valley show within the past 24 months, or one coming up.
- Inactive profiles stay on the site. They appear dimmed in the directory, with a note inviting an update.
- Status updates automatically every night. The moment your next show is listed, you’re active again. There’s nothing to request.
Community Favorites
Fans vote for the bands they love. Standings are based on votes alone, so every band starts on equal footing.
- Votes happen on your profile page. Sharing your TVMS profile link is the easiest way to invite fans to vote.
- Voting is open to fans in the Bay Area, with per-device limits that keep the standings fair.
- Bands on the Rise highlights bands gaining momentum over the past week, marked with a flame across the site.
Extra promotion for your show
Listings are always free. For shows you want to push further, optional promotion is available right inside the Submit Your Gig form.
Promotion can include a home page feature, a newsletter spotlight, shares across the TVMS Facebook community and partner groups, and site-wide placement when you have a flyer. No flyer? We’ll build a clean TVMS show card for you.
Quick answers
Does it cost anything?
No. Profiles, show listings, and show pages are free. Promotion is optional.
Do I need an account?
No. Everything happens through short online forms.
What if my show is already listed?
If it’s on the calendar, you’re all set. If details are missing or you’re not sure, submit it anyway and we’ll update or merge the listing.
Which shows can be listed?
Live music, played and sung in person by real musicians, at venues in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville. Open mics and jams count. DJ sets and karaoke are not listed.
How soon does a submitted show appear?
Shows at venues already in the directory publish automatically. A venue that’s new to TVMS gets a quick review first.
When do profile updates appear?
Profile updates are reviewed before they go live, so there may be a short delay between submitting and seeing the changes.
Looking for gear, lessons, or local music partners? The Resources page has them all in one place.
See all resourcesMore for venues: the State of the Scene report, the media kit, and local music partners, all on the Resources page.
See all resourcesYour part
- Submit your shows through one short form
- Let us know when plans change
Our part
- Shows you or your performers submit, added to your page automatically
- A page for every show you host
- A spot on the Tri-Valley’s live music calendar
- Links to every performer’s profile
- The Tuesday and Friday newsletters
- Shares in a Facebook group of 3,585 members
- Visibility in local searches for live music
- Fan votes and rankings on your venue page
Free, and your page is probably already here. TVMS lists 155 venues across the five Tri-Valley cities.
Find your venueYour venue page
Every venue that hosts live music in the Tri-Valley gets a free page, and it stays free.
Your page shows upcoming shows, recent performers, photos, hours, location, and fan votes. Fans use it to plan their night. Bands use it to learn what kind of music you book.
Getting your shows on the calendar
- Submit your shows through the Submit Your Gig form, one show or a whole month at a time.
- Your performers can submit too. Shows that bands submit for your venue appear on your page automatically.
- Partners can hand it off. With a partner plan, TVMS checks your calendar every week and keeps your listings current for you.
Every show you host gets its own page, and appears on the calendar, your venue page, and each performer’s page. Upcoming shows go out in the Tuesday and Friday newsletters and across the TVMS Facebook community.
Cancellations: email mark@trivalleymusicscene.com and we’ll mark the show cancelled or postponed on the calendar.
When fans are looking
- Submit your schedule a month or more ahead. Half of all shows are listed 17 days or fewer before the night, so early listings stand out and have more time to be found.
- Fans plan late in the week. Friday and Saturday are the busiest days on the site, and 4 p.m. is the busiest hour, often for a show that same night.
- Tuesday is ready for more music. Tuesday draws 13% of the week’s website visits but only 3% of its shows. People are browsing on Tuesdays, and there isn’t much for them to find yet.
More on who’s looking and where, in State of the Scene 2026.
Active venues and taking a break
- Active means your venue has a listed show within the past 24 months, or one coming up.
- Inactive venue pages stay on the site and appear dimmed in the directory. Status refreshes every night, and your next listed show makes you active again.
- Pausing live music? Let us know and we’ll mark your page “Not Currently Booking.” When the music returns, so does your full listing.
Fan votes and rankings
Fans vote for their favorite venues from each venue page. Rankings are based on votes alone.
A strong ranking tells fans and bands alike that your room is a great place for live music. Sharing your TVMS venue page with your regulars is the simplest way to build it.
Partnering with TVMS
Free listings stay free. Partners keep the platform running, and get more of TVMS working for them.
- Hands-off calendar. We check your calendar every week and list new shows for you, so your page is always current.
- Featured placement on the website, where the regulars look.
- Features in the Facebook community and mentions in the newsletter.
- Creative designed by TVMS.
Every plan is month-to-month.
Quick answers
Does it cost anything?
No. Your venue page and every show listing are free. Partner plans are optional.
How do our shows get on the calendar?
Shows reach the calendar when you or your performers submit them. With a partner plan, TVMS keeps your calendar current for you.
Which shows can be listed?
Live music, played and sung in person by real musicians. Open mics and jams count. DJ sets and karaoke are not listed.
Can bands submit shows at our venue?
Yes. Shows that performers submit appear on your venue page automatically.
Do we need an account?
No. Updates and submissions happen through short online forms.
When do venue profile updates appear?
Updates are reviewed before they go live, so there may be a short delay between submitting and seeing the changes.