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Live classic and modern rock

From the Pixies to the Police, Bowie to the Beatles, and the Cure to the Killers, the Wood is a San Mateo, California, band bringing live music and fun times to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Listen to The Wood

Upcoming & recent dates

Sunday, Sep 6, 2026

Millbrae Art & Wine Festival

Millbrae, CA
11:30a-1:00pm • Event Info

Saturday, Sep 26, 2026

San Mateo Arts & Culture Fest

B Street, Downtown San Mateo, CA
3:30-4:30pm • Event Info

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About

Friends, neighbors and notes

The Wood was formed in 2018 by parent-musicians from the Baywood neighborhood in San Mateo, California.

More About The Wood

🎶 San Mateo, your Friday night plans just got louder. Live at @mcgovernssanmateo, The Wood brings you a night of classic and modern rock favorites. 📍 McGovern’s Bar | 214 E 4th Avenue, San Mateo 📅 Friday, May 15, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 PM–11:
Thank you @mcgovernssanmateo for hosting us again last month, and for supporting our @aragondons fundraiser for the class of 2026. We appreciate everyone who came out to hear us play. #aragondons #classicrock #sanmateo #livemusic
🎸 San Mateo — Join The Wood at @mcgovernssanmateo on March 14 at 8pm for a night of live rock, cold drinks, and great vibes. 🤘 Grab a friend, grab a beer, and come jam with us. 👇 Tag someone who should come with you 📍 McGovern’s Pu
Come on over to @mcgovernssanmateo on March 14 for some live classic rock! Show is open to the public, all are welcome ❤️ 🎶 🎸
See you on Saturday, Jan 31, 8:30p, @mcgovernssanmateo for live classic rock! 🎸 🎶
The Wood is coming back to @mcgovernssanmateo on Jan 31. 8:30p start.
Join us at @mcgovernssanmateo in San Mateo on October 4 for live classic & modern rock, cold cocktails, and good times. ❤️🎸🍻

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