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SUMMARY:Dewayne Oakley and Ralph Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Transport yourself to the Rive Gauche without leaving Fillmore Street. Chouquet’s invites you to experience “Jazz on the Patio\,” a long-standing neighborhood tradition that pairs world-class live music with the breezy elegance of a classic French bistro. Set against the backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most iconic shopping corridors\, this event offers a high-fidelity sensory experience where the “restless melodicism” of local jazz meets the refined flavors of France. \nFeaturing the Dewayne Oakley Blues Ensemble\nThis weekend’s soundtrack is provided by the seasoned mastery of Dewayne Oakley and Ralph Nelson. As cornerstones of the Bay Area music scene\, this duo brings a rich\, soulful texture to the patio: \nDewayne Oakley (Bass & Vocals): A veteran with over 50 years in the industry\, Oakley is a master of “city music with a country soul.” His deep\, resonant bass violin and gravelly\, heartfelt vocals bridge the gap between sophisticated jazz standards and raw\, acoustic blues. \nRalph Nelson (Guitar): Originally a drummer from a New York jazz family (his father’s dental patients included Max Roach and Sonny Rollins!)\, Nelson switched to guitar after falling under the spell of Jimi Hendrix. His style is firmly rooted in hard bop\, bringing a melodic versatility that dances effortlessly between blues grit and jazz precision. \nThe Experience\nThe Setting: Relax on the expansive\, heated sidewalk patio—one of the best people-watching spots in the city. The outdoor seating allows you to soak in the Pacific Heights sun while enjoying the acoustic warmth of live upright bass and hollow-body guitar. \nThe Menu: Enhance the rhythm with Chouquet’s signature bistro fare. Indulge in local favorites like the Moules Frites\, Croque Madame\, or a crisp glass of Sancerre from their extensive French-focused wine list. \nThe Atmosphere: This is an unpretentious yet polished affair\, perfect for a romantic date\, a sophisticated family brunch\, or a solo afternoon of “art and aperitifs.”
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/dewayne-oakley-and-ralph-nelson/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Choquet’s\, 2500 Washington St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Magic School Busk
DESCRIPTION:Experience the ultimate “living theater” of North Beach as The Magic School Busk takes up their weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window. Positioned at the vibrant\, sun-soaked corner of Stockton and Columbus\, this high-energy busking collective captures the spontaneous spirit of the neighborhood. \nThe performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and improvisational Jazz. Drawing from the “busking” tradition of New Orleans and the European “Hot Club” sound\, the ensemble specializes in acoustic music that is both technically brilliant and completely unpretentious. The line-up is fluid\, often featuring a “who’s who” of local instrumentalists who bring a “restless melodicism” to classic standards and upbeat\, toe-tapping originals. \nThe Magic School Busk is more than just a band; they are the neighborhood’s “resident joy-makers.” Because they perform on the street level\, the barrier between musician and audience disappears\, inviting passersby to stop\, dance\, and engage with the music in real-time. Whether you are enjoying a gin tonic on the Red Window’s outdoor patio or just walking by with a cannoli in hand\, the band provides an elite\, soulful soundtrack that defines the modern North Beach experience. \n\nAbout The Magic School Busk\nBorn from the city’s post-pandemic “street-side” revival\, The Magic School Busk is a collective of veteran Bay Area musicians dedicated to the art of public performance. They emphasize the “acoustic and the authentic\,” eschewing heavy amplification for the natural resonance of brass\, strings\, and woodwinds. Often featuring members from some of the city’s most popular jazz and swing outfits\, the “Busk” is celebrated for its ability to read a crowd and create a party out of thin air. They represent the best of San Francisco’s musical resilience—keeping the city’s culture loud\, proud\, and accessible to everyone on the street. \n 
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/magic-school-busk-5/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Red Window\, 500 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Jules Broussard’s New Orleans Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:The legendary Jules Broussard brings the spirit of New Orleans to the heart of North Beach with a bi-weekly residency at the Savoy Tivoli. Taking place every other Saturday from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM\, this “Legacy Jazz” series offers a rare opportunity to see a living master perform in one of the neighborhood’s most historic venues. These afternoon sessions are known for their relaxed yet electric atmosphere\, drawing a devoted crowd of jazz aficionados and curious passersby alike. \nWhile Broussard has been a Bay Area fixture for decades\, his roots are in Marksville\, Louisiana. His “New Orleans Jazz Band” highlights this heritage\, blending classic NOLA syncopation with the sophisticated improvisational style that has made him a global name. \n\nJules Broussard is a saxophone virtuoso whose career spans over seven decades. Born in 1937\, he began organizing bands in Louisiana at the age of twelve before serving in the U.S. Air Force and eventually settling in San Francisco. He has shared the stage and studio with some of the most iconic names in music history\, including: Ray Charles\, Carlos Santana\, Van Morrison\, Boz Scaggs\, and Elvin Bishop. \nHonored with the San Francisco Cabaret Gold Award for “Outstanding Jazz Musician” and a BAMMIE for “Best Reed Player\,” Broussard is a cornerstone of the West Coast jazz scene. Once voted by the San Francisco Examiner as “Reason #11 out of 96 to be in San Francisco\,” he continues to perform with a passion and mastery that captivates every generation of music lover.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/jules-broussards-new-orleans-jazz-band-10-2-2-2-2/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Savoy Tivoli\, 1434 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Kit Ruscoe
DESCRIPTION:Kit Ruscoe is a guitarist and long-time figure in the North Beach music scene who appears at The Saloon in San Francisco. A veteran of the Bay Area blues and roots circuit and a central voice in the G‑Riders\, he focuses on electric blues and related styles\, leading sets that highlight his clean\, assertive guitar tone in the bar’s close\, wood-lined room.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/kit-ruscoe-2/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 1232 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Chili Corder
DESCRIPTION:Chili Corder brings his rich\, multi-dimensional sound to The Grove\, a highly active San Francisco-based multi-instrumentalist\, jazz guitarist\, and music educator mentored by none other than jazz guitar legend Kenny Burrell. A frequent presence on the Bay Area live music circuit\, Corder moves fluidly between traditional jazz standards\, fusion\, and the oud — a breadth of musical identity that makes his sets as surprising as they are accomplished. A self-described recovering jazz guitarist\, Corder is living proof that there is no better cure than simply playing more music.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/chili-corder/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 690 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T203000
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SUMMARY:Nashville Honeymoon
DESCRIPTION:The Deluxe welcomes Nashville Honeymoon — a Berkeley‑born honkytonk band playing their own special brand of California country\, forged in live music venues on both sides of the Bay. Led by Hank and Lynne\, whose “happy accident” collaboration has produced three albums and carried them from the Ivy Room to San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall\, the band brings pedal steel visionary Joe Goldmark to Haight Street to keep that beloved\, high‑lonesome Sunday country vibe rolling strong in one of the city’s coziest neighborhood bars.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/nashville-honeymoon-2/
LOCATION:The Deluxe\, 1511 Haight Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T210000
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SUMMARY:Parlor Tricks
DESCRIPTION:Parlor Tricks is the world’s first and foremost industrial ragtime band appearing at Scopo Divino. An hot-music combination specializing in vaudeville\, blues\, swing\, and original numbers all distinguished by heavy doses of syncopation and stomp.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/parlor-tricks/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Scopo Divino\, 2800 California St #101\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Six Roses
DESCRIPTION:Six Roses at Etcetera Wine Bar brings the multi‑genre collaboration between saxophonist David Boyce and guitarist/loop artist Michael Cavaseno into the Mission’s cozy wine bar\, turning the room into an intimate sound lab for improvisation and texture. Blending saxophones\, guitar\, and live loops\, Six Roses moves fluidly across jazz\, ambient\, soul\, and experimental sounds\, making this set feel like an evening of deep listening and relaxed neighborhood hanging over thoughtful wines and small plates
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/six-roses/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Etcetera Wine Bar\, 795 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Chris Cain
DESCRIPTION:Chris Cain at Biscuits and Blues features celebrated Memphis‑style blues guitarist\, vocalist\, and songwriter Chris Cain bringing his soulful tone and jazz‑influenced style to one of San Francisco’s most intimate blues rooms. Raised in San Jose and steeped in the blues from an early age—attending his first B.B. King concert at three and picking up the guitar at eight—Cain launched his career with his 1987 debut Late Night City Blues\, earning four Blues Music Award nominations and going on to share stages with legends like Albert King and Albert Collins. With more than a dozen acclaimed albums\, he blends traditional blues with refined\, jazz‑tinged musicianship\, securing his place among today’s most respected blues artists and delivering powerful\, deeply felt live performances. \nTickets: $25-60
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/chris-cain-3/
LOCATION:Biscuits & Blues\, 401 Mason Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
DESCRIPTION:Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers to the stage. The band has performed at many of the top festivals and concert venues in the US\, Europe\, Japan and Canada. They have headlined at Jazz At Lincoln Center on New Year’s Eve\, and were featured at the official Oscars after-party in Hollywood. Performing classics and obscure gems from the golden age of jazz\, blues and R&B\, Lavay and her all-star band serve up soulful candy for your ears and an instant recipe for dancing and good times.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/lavay-smith-her-red-hot-skillet-lickers-5/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Keys Jazz Bistro\, 498 Broadway\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T203000
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SUMMARY:Anthony Fung "Common Language" Album Release Tour
DESCRIPTION:Anthony Fung “Common Language” Album Release Party at the Black Cat features drummer and composer Anthony Fung returning with his electrifying LA quartet for a four‑night residency of fearless\, rhythm‑driven modern jazz. A rising voice on the international scene—having performed with Terrace Martin\, Herbie Hancock\, Wayne Shorter\, Chris Potter\, and collaborated with Danilo Pérez\, Grace Kelly\, and Cyrille Aimée—Fung presents music from his latest release Common Language\, a bold statement of identity and sound\, joined by Grammy‑winning saxophonist Alex Hahn\, pianist Michael Ragonese\, and bassist Luca Alemanno.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/anthony-fung-common-language-album-release-tour/2026-07-25/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T213000
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SUMMARY:Avotcja & Modúpue
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the 85th birthday of Avotcja — poet\, musicologist\, DJ\, percussionist\, and true Bay Area cultural treasure — as she brings her award-winning ensemble Modúpue (“Gratitude”) to Bird & Beckett. Named a Jazz Hero by the Jazz Journalists Association in 2015 and honored with lifetime achievement awards from PEN Oakland and BAJABA\, Avotcja has been feeding souls for decades through her radio shows on KPFA (Bebop\, Cubop & the Musical Truth) and KPOO (La Verdad Musical) — and as for her poetry\, no one taps deeper wells of humanity. With Modúpue\, twice named best jazz group of the year by the Bay Area Blues Hall of Fame\, tonight promises poetry\, rhythm\, and joy in equal measure — come help sing happy birthday to a legend. \nAvotcja\, poetry & small multi-percussion\nSandi Poindexter\, violin\nJon Jang\, piano\nFrancis Wong\, saxophone & flute\nHeshima Mark Williams\, bass\nRaul Ramirez\, multi-percussion
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/avotcja-modupue/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett\, 653 Cheney St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T193000
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SUMMARY:Sheba Sound Collective
DESCRIPTION:The Sheba Sound Collective brings together some of Sheba Piano Lounge‘s favorite Bay Area musicians for a night of upbeat jazz in the heart of the Fillmore. The rotating lineup draws on the deep pool of local talent that calls Sheba home\, delivering an energetic\, community-driven set in one of San Francisco’s most intimate listening rooms.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/sheba-sound-collective/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Sheba Piano Lounge\, 1419 Filmore St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T213000
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SUMMARY:Saturday~Flamenco\, Music of the Andes\, Latin Dance
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, join two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Nadia\, Pachamama band\, Andean costumed dancers and special guest master violinist Georges Lammam for a magical\, musical night in a historic speakeasy.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/saturdayflamenco-music-of-the-andes-latin-dance/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Peña Pachamama\, 1630 Powell St\, San Francisco\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T230000
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SUMMARY:Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
DESCRIPTION:Experience the resurgence of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown nightlife at the Lion’s Den.  Tucked away on Wentworth Place\, this bi-level lounge and performance space blends modern cocktail culture with the East meets West spirit of the Chinatown’s golden age. Every week\, the venue transforms into a unique destination for live music\, featuring a rotating roster of the city’s up and coming funk\, soul\, and R&B ensembles. \nThe Sound: From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM\, the stage belongs to a curated selection of live bands. The rotation frequently features bands such as Mark Maiden\, Funky Sound Experience\, Jay Neal\, The Groove Foundation\, Baycoin Beats\, and Git With It. Whether it’s deep-pocket funk or smooth contemporary soul\, the music is designed to bridge the gap between a sophisticated lounge set and a packed dance floor. \nThe Atmosphere: The design features plush velvet banquettes\, historic photography\, and dim\, moody lighting. It is a space built for “adult” nightlife—where you can enjoy an Asian-inspired craft cocktail during the live set before the room transitions to a high-energy DJ vibe after 11:00 PM. \nThe Experience: The Lion’s Den is a rare “no cover” gem in the heart of the city\, offering world-class musicianship in an intimate\, stylish setting. It is a place to rediscover the “cool” of Chinatown while supporting the next generation of San Francisco’s musical talent. \n\nA Legacy Reclaimed\nThe Lion’s Den occupies a legendary footprint in San Francisco history. In the 1940s and 50s\, Chinatown was a global nightlife epicenter\, home to iconic clubs like the Forbidden City. The current venue at 57 Wentworth Place was once the site of Dragon A Go Go\, a 1960s hotspot that kept the neighborhood buzzing during the height of the San Francisco counterculture. After decades of relative quiet due to changing zoning laws\, the reopening of The Lion’s Den in 2021 marked the first new nightclub to open in Chinatown in nearly 40 years. Today\, it stands as a cultural bridge\, honoring the glamour of the “Harlem of the West” era while providing a vital modern stage for Asian-American artists and the local creative community.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/live-music-at-the-lions-den-2-2/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Lion’s Den\, 57 Wentworth Pl\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Sondango
DESCRIPTION:Sondango is a San Francisco-based five-piece ensemble that plays a fusion of Latin music\, including salsa\, samba\, bolero\, cumbia\, and jazz-influenced tunes\, led by Sandra Aran and Richard Nelson Hall. Formerly known as Ritmojito\, their sound is characterized as Latin dance\, Latin jazz\, and world music.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/sondango/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Dawn Club\, 10 Annie St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T230000
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SUMMARY:Wayne de la Cruz
DESCRIPTION:Wayne De La Cruz is an acclaimed jazz keyboardist and Hammond B3 organist based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/wayne-de-la-cruz/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge\, 3202 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Ritmo y Voz: Afro-Cuban Jazz Ignited
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of “Ritmo y Voz”\, where the deep-rooted traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz meet the power of dynamic vocals at Keys Jazz Bistro. This high-energy performance features an all-star lineup\, including guitarist Kai Lyons\, percussion master Ernesto\, bassist Mazar\, and the incomparable Einar Leliebre Nuñez\, whose fiery rhythms and soaring voice bring the soul of Santiago de Cuba to life. Drawing from the rich traditions of Rumba\, Timba\, Changüí\, and Batá\, the group weaves a tapestry of sound that pulses with history\, spirit\, and innovation. Their collective experience includes collaborations with legendary artists like Omar Sosa\, John Santos\, and other torchbearers of the Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz traditions. \nEinar “Tito” Leliebre – Vocals\, Percussion\nErnesto Kindelan Mazar- Bass\nKai Lyons-Guitar
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/ritmo-y-voz-afro-cuban-jazz-ignited-3/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Keys Jazz Bistro\, 498 Broadway\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Chris Cain
DESCRIPTION:Chris Cain at Biscuits and Blues features celebrated Memphis‑style blues guitarist\, vocalist\, and songwriter Chris Cain bringing his soulful tone and jazz‑influenced style to one of San Francisco’s most intimate blues rooms. Raised in San Jose and steeped in the blues from an early age—attending his first B.B. King concert at three and picking up the guitar at eight—Cain launched his career with his 1987 debut Late Night City Blues\, earning four Blues Music Award nominations and going on to share stages with legends like Albert King and Albert Collins. With more than a dozen acclaimed albums\, he blends traditional blues with refined\, jazz‑tinged musicianship\, securing his place among today’s most respected blues artists and delivering powerful\, deeply felt live performances. \nTickets: $25-60
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/chris-cain-4/
LOCATION:Biscuits & Blues\, 401 Mason Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces
DESCRIPTION:Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces have the honor of inaugurating The Deluxe’s grand reopening at 1511 Haight Street\, bringing rockabilly and 60s country music to a room that was made for exactly this kind of raw\, reverb-soaked American sound. Polzak delivers the religious fervor of Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the uptempo numbers\, then turns around and sells a honky tonk ballad with the quiet sincerity of Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings — a full range of emotion from a performer who understands that great country music is as much about conviction as it is about craft. For a room celebrating its own resurrection\, there may be no more fitting opening night than this.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/mitch-polzak-the-royal-deuces-5/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:The Deluxe\, 1511 Haight Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Anthony Fung "Common Language" Album Release Tour
DESCRIPTION:Anthony Fung “Common Language” Album Release Party at the Black Cat features drummer and composer Anthony Fung returning with his electrifying LA quartet for a four‑night residency of fearless\, rhythm‑driven modern jazz. A rising voice on the international scene—having performed with Terrace Martin\, Herbie Hancock\, Wayne Shorter\, Chris Potter\, and collaborated with Danilo Pérez\, Grace Kelly\, and Cyrille Aimée—Fung presents music from his latest release Common Language\, a bold statement of identity and sound\, joined by Grammy‑winning saxophonist Alex Hahn\, pianist Michael Ragonese\, and bassist Luca Alemanno.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/anthony-fung-common-language-album-release-tour/2026-07-25/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Junk Parlor
DESCRIPTION:Junk Parlor brings their deeply rooted\, genre-bending sound to the Riptide — born from the story of Yanos\, a Hungarian accordion player who immigrated to Oakland in 1907\, the band was formed four generations later by his great-grandson\, with Eastern European harmony alive and sparkling throughout the music. A lyrical collage of Eastern European folk\, punk\, and indie\, the band — RT Goodrich on drums and vocals\, Laela Peterson-Stolen on violin and vocals\, Emily Froberg on bass and vocals\, and JD Limelight on accordion and vocals — sways between earnestly upbeat and time-warping lullaby\, crafting an original sound that leaves you remembering why you fell in love with music in the first place.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/junk-parlor/
LOCATION:The Riptide\, 3636 Taraval St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Delta Wires
DESCRIPTION:Delta Wires bring their powerhouse blues to the stage at the Saloon. Inducted into the California Blues Hall of Fame and voted “Best Live Band” by the East Bay Express\, they draw on their long Bay Area history and festival appearances\, including the San Francisco Blues Festival\, to present a set rooted in their established approach to electric blues. \n 
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/delta-wires-5/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 1232 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Adam Schulman Organ Trio
DESCRIPTION:Adam Shulman brings his swinging organ trio to Keys Jazz Bistro — a San Francisco jazz institution since arriving in the city in 2002\, Shulman is one of the most in-demand pianists and organists on the Bay Area scene\, having performed as a sideman with Bobby Hutcherson\, Larry Coryell\, Miguel Zenón\, Luciana Souza\, Stefon Harris\, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra among many others. Catch him in his element leading his own trio in one of North Beach’s premier jazz rooms for a late-night set of soulful\, groove-driven jazz.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/adam-schulman-organ-trio/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Keys Jazz Bistro\, 498 Broadway\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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