Throwing Muses finally returned to the Northern California over the weekend, performing shows in San Francisco, Santa Cruz and Sacramento.

It marked the first time the influential alt-rock group, led by iconic singer-songwriter-guitarist Kristin Hersh, performed in this area since a 2014 Noise Pop Festival date at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco.

The group — which, in its touring format, also features Fred Abong on drums, Hersh’s son Dylan on bass and “Cello” Pete Harvey — performed April 17 at The Chapel in San Francisco, April 18 at Moe’s Alley in Santa Cruz and April 19 at Harlow’s in Sacramento.

Read our review of the Throwing Muses concert from April 17 here.

Read our interview with Kristin Hersh here.

Throwing Muses are also set to return to perform another show at The Chapel on April 20. For tickets, visit thechapelsf.com.

Throwing Muses are out on the road in support of their acclaimed new release, “Moonlight Concessions,” which was truly one of the best records of 2025.

Here are some Throwing Muses photos from MediaNews photographer Chris Riley from the Sacramento concert:

Kristin Hersh waves to the crowd as Throwing Muses finishes their set at Harlow's in Sacramento on Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald)Kristin Hersh waves to the crowd as Throwing Muses finishes their set at Harlow’s in Sacramento on Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald) 
Kristin Hersh performs with Throwing Muses at Harlow's in Sacramento on Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald)Kristin Hersh performs with Throwing Muses at Harlow’s in Sacramento on Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald) 
Kristin Hersh performs with Throwing Muses at Harlow's in Sacramento on Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald)Kristin Hersh performs with Throwing Muses at Harlow’s in Sacramento on Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald) 
Kristin Hersh performs with Throwing Muses at Harlow's in Sacramento on Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald)Kristin Hersh performs with Throwing Muses at Harlow’s in Sacramento on Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald)