Overview
Before Mötley Crüe, before RATT, even before Metallica, there was Y&T. One of the San Francisco Bay Area’s true hard rock pioneers is bringing five decades of face-melting music to Quarry Park Amphitheatre on Friday, October 30th, 2026, and this is a show you don’t want to miss.
Y&T set the standard that every hard rock band of the ’80s followed. Born in Oakland in the early ’70s, they were the headliners that gave acts like Metallica and Mötley Crüe their first big breaks as opening bands. With 18 albums, over four million records sold, and a string of MTV staples like “Forever,” “Rescue Me,” “Mean Streak,” and “Summertime Girls,” Y&T’s influence on rock music is undeniable. Their songs have soundtracked everything from Real Genius to Baywatch, and their hits still get serious rotation on classic rock radio worldwide.
Led by the electrifying original frontman Dave Meniketti, whose guitar work and vocals have captivated audiences for five decades, Y&T continues to deliver the high-energy performances that made them legends. Joined by John Nymann on guitar, Aaron Leigh on bass, and Mike Vanderhule on drums, the band tears through a setlist spanning their entire career, hitting all the classics and deep cuts that fans crave. Whether you’ve been following them since the ’70s or you’re discovering them for the first time, Y&T’s passionate live show is pure rock and roll magic.
Experience true hard rock royalty under the stars at Quarry Park, where the intimate open-air setting and tiered grass seating put you right in the action. This is the kind of show that reminds you why live music matters, performed by a band that’s been doing it longer and better than just about anyone. Get ready to have your face melted.