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SUMMARY:Jose Simioni Trio
DESCRIPTION:Jose Simioni Trio’s improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/jose-simioni-trio/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 1232 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Tori Roze and Johnny Alexander
DESCRIPTION:Tori Roze and Johnny Alexander bring a taste of San Diego’s acclaimed soul-jazz scene to The Grove\, performing as an intimate duo drawn from their six-piece band Tori Roze and The Hot Mess. Roze is a vocalist of rare range and imagination\, weaving together influences from Michael Jackson\, Erykah Badu\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Björk\, and musical theatre into something wholly her own. Alexander complements her with inventive guitar work that bends standard chord structures and time signatures into rich\, atmospheric landscapes — together earning the band seven San Diego Music Award nominations and a glowing verdict from the San Diego Troubadour: “This is Soul for today: tight\, sophisticated\, and up-to-date…a winner.”
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/tori-roze-and-johnny-alexander/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 690 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Le Jazz Hot
DESCRIPTION:Le Jazz Hot\, the local trio/quartet incarnation of the Hot Club of San Francisco\, brings spirited Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli-style jazz to Scopo Divino every Wednesday from 6:00–9:00 PM. Led by guitarist Paul “Pazzo” Mehling\, the group channels the acoustic string swing of 1930s Paris—often with guitar\, bass\, clarinet\, and violin—in a dinner-and-wine setting with no cover.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/le-jazz-hot-3-2/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Scopo Divino\, 2800 California St #101\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Lara Louise
DESCRIPTION:Lara Louise brings a sultry blend of jazz\, bossa nova\, and folk-inflected songcraft to North Beach Restaurant. The Dutch-born vocalist and guitarist sings in English and French\, shaping classic American Songbook and French repertoire with influences ranging from Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen to Astrud Gilberto and Madeleine Peyroux.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/lara-louise-8/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:North Beach Restaurant\, 1512 Stockton St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T203000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Big Table
DESCRIPTION:An open gathering of writers\, poets\, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk\, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks\, laughs\, good conversation and become a part of this longstanding Specs tradition! Everyone welcome!
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/wednesday-big-table/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Specs’ Twelve Adler Museum Cafe\, 12 Saroyan Pl\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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SUMMARY:King David
DESCRIPTION:King David at Black Cat brings the Lagos-born\, San Francisco-based vocalist and his full band for a night of voice-led\, genre-bending soul that runs through gospel fire\, jazz harmony\, funk pocket\, Afrobeat propulsion\, rock abandon\, and folk honesty. His voice moves from church-born intensity to falsetto shimmer\, built around songs that turn ache into movement. He’s backed by bassist Mark Ligonde\, drummer Rich Newell\, guitarist Chili Corder\, and Joe Maier. \n 
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/king-david/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Naama
DESCRIPTION:New York vocalist Naama brings her elegant\, emotionally direct take on classic jazz to Mr. Tipple’s\, joined by Charles Chen on piano\, Nico Martinez on bass\, and Brian Fishler on drums. The program draws from her forthcoming album Songs From The Road\, using standards-inspired storytelling to trace travel’s anticipation\, excitement\, solitude\, and longing; Naama’s style is rooted in the songcraft of Rodgers and Hart\, Fields and Hugh\, and Cole Porter. \nTickets: $15-20
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/naama/
LOCATION:Mr. Tipples\, 39 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Robert Kennedy
DESCRIPTION:Robert Kennedy leads a Hammond B-3 quartet at Keys Jazz Bistro with Tom Griesser on tenor sax\, Kelyn Crapp on guitar\, and Joe Kelner on drums. A Bay Area resident since 1988 and former SFJAZZ Monday Night Band pianist\, Kennedy draws on the groove-rich soul jazz and hard bop of Jimmy Smith\, Jack McDuff\, Charles Earland\, Lee Morgan\, Horace Silver\, and Herbie Hancock; his 2018 Hammond-led album Closer to Home reached No. 1 on the RMR jazz chart.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/robert-kennedy/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Keys Jazz Bistro\, 498 Broadway\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:The Charles Unger Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a high-energy evening of soulful jazz and funk with the Charles Unger Experience at Ti Piacera! \nPerforming every other Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm\, the legendary San Francisco saxophonist Charles Unger brings his signature blend of passion and virtuosity to the stage. Known for his charismatic stage presence and explosive playing\, Charles Unger leads a band that bridges the gap between classic jazz and contemporary grooves. \nThe Charles Unger Experience is more than just a jazz set; it is a vibrant musical journey featuring soulful melodies\, driving rhythms\, and intricate improvisation. Whether he is playing a tender ballad or an up-tempo funk number\, Charles delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply emotional\, making it a perfect mid-week escape in an intimate setting.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/the-charles-unger-experience/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Ti Piacera\, 1507 Polk St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Open Jazz Jam\, Swing\, Country\, Manouche\, Blues\, and Standards
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang\, a bit\, a drink\, a dance\, or the opportunity to play with some fantastic local talent. \nBring your horn\, strings\, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/open-jazz-jam-swing-country-manouche-blues-and-standards/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:The Liberties\, 998 Guerrero St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:David Parker Quintet
DESCRIPTION:The David Parker Quintet is a Bay Area jazz ensemble led by bassist and arranger David Parker\, appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge in the Fillmore. Centered on the true jazz tradition\, the group focuses on bebop and hard‑bop repertoire associated with classic Blue Note and Prestige recordings\, emphasizing driving swing\, intricate harmonies\, and lyrical improvisation. A longtime mainstay at Sheba\, Parker’s quintet is known for polished\, acoustically rich sets that match the lounge’s intimate\, Ethiopian‑inspired setting and attentive listening crowd.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/david-parker-quintet-2/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Sheba Piano Lounge\, 1419 Filmore St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T220000
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CREATED:20260622T230535Z
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SUMMARY:Wacky Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Wacky Wednesdays in Kerouac Alley brings a wildly creative outdoor rock and punk party to one of San Francisco’s most legendary blocks every Wednesday from mid-June through Halloween\, 7–10pm. Sponsored by the iconic Vesuvio Cafe and hosted by artist Jeremy Fish and Freddie Levy\, this rotating lineup of rock and punk bands transforms the historic alley into an only-in-North-Beach evening where the rebellious spirit of the Beats lives on in the most delightfully loud and unpredictable way. Come early\, stay late\, and expect the unexpected.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/wacky-wednesday/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Jack Kerouac Alley\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Stella Heath
DESCRIPTION:Stella Heath at The Deluxe showcases one of the Bay Area’s most compelling jazz vocalists\, known for her warm\, story-centered delivery\, supple swing\, and command of a wide repertoire. Since emerging on the local scene in 2014\, Heath has led projects spanning Django Reinhardt–influenced Gypsy jazz\, early jazz and swing\, and her acclaimed Billie Holiday Project; her 2026 debut album\, For Billie\, deepens that exploration of Holiday’s legacy.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/stella-heath/
LOCATION:The Deluxe\, 1511 Haight Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T230000
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CREATED:20260503T210333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T233151Z
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SUMMARY:Beer with Soul
DESCRIPTION:For over a decade Otherwise Brewing has hosted Beer with Soul with the mega talented Booker D. Beers With Soul pairs DJ Booker D’s all-vinyl 45 RPM selections with Otherwise Brewing’s North Beach taproom\, delivering an easygoing evening of soul\, R&B\, and deep-cut grooves alongside gluten-free craft beer.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/beers-with-soul-2-2/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Otherwise Brewing\, 1402 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T230000
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SUMMARY:Magic School Busk
DESCRIPTION:Turn your midweek slump into a vibe at Persona SF! Every Wednesday at 8 PM\, the Magic School Busk brings an electrifying fusion of Funk\, Soul\, Latin\, Afro\, and more to keep the energy high all night long. \nLet the rhythm elevate your evening as this dynamic collective delivers a genre-blending experience that’s impossible to ignore. Whether you’re sipping on our signature cocktails or simply soaking in the sounds\, Wednesdays at Persona are your new weekly ritual.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/magic-school-busk-4/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Persona\, 685 Sutter St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T230000
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:This is a drop in jazz jam session\, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/jazz-jam-session-2/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Stookey’s Blue Room\, 891 Bush St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T230000
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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-2-2/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Lion’s Den\, 57 Wentworth Pl\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Arthur Khu
DESCRIPTION:Arthur Khu is a world-renowned pianist whose remarkable virtuosity and artistry draws inspiration from Keith Jarrett\, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter as well composers such as Chopin and Debussy. Collaborating with some of California’s finest musicians\, his music is always intense\, emotional\, and driving.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/arthur-khu/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Dawn Club\, 10 Annie St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Peninsula Project
DESCRIPTION:The Peninsula Project brings its high-energy\, trombone-led jazz to Comstock Saloon. Featuring Rick Brown on trombone\, Jeremy Leber on piano\, Carl Herder on bass\, and Garry Williams on drums\, the quartet combines swinging standards\, bluesy grooves\, and boogie-woogie rhythms in the historic North Beach venue.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/peninsula-project-3-2/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Dirty Works Jazz Jam @ The Shoe
DESCRIPTION:Open jazz jam every 2nd\, 3rd\, 4th\, & 5th Wednesdays of the month in Bernal Heights at The Lucky Horseshoe. \n\n\n\n\nJazz jam open to all instruments & singers at one of San Francisco’s oldest and best music dive bars \nThis is a straight ahead jazz jam with all instruments and singers welcome. Small house band with keys\, drums\, upright bass\, and amps available for jammers. \nEvery Wednesday except the first week of the month Kyle Finley & The Dirty Works Jazz Band hosts the jam @ the Shoe from 8 PM to 11 PM. \nThis is a straight ahead jazz jam. All instruments and singers welcome. Small house band start the show and jammers are invited up to play all night. Backline includes keyboard\, drums\, upright bass\, and amps. \nIf you’re new\, please introduce yourself to the band leader (the Bass Dude).
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/dirty-works-jazz-jam-the-shoe/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:The Lucky Horseshoe\, 454 Courtland Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Chris Burns
DESCRIPTION:Chris Burns is an American pianist\, organist\, songwriter\, and producer whose deep roots in blues\, soul\, and R&B have made him a sought-after collaborator for more than three decades. A core member of The Lucky Losers for over ten years\, Burns co-writes extensively with Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz and has appeared on all six of the band’s albums\, helping shape their signature blend of blues-soul storytelling and groove.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/chris-burns/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge\, 3202 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Verve Quintet
DESCRIPTION:This fabulous quintet honors the blue note\, hard bop tradition of the 1960’s and beyond. \nAaron Germain – Bass\nAdam Klipple – Piano\nAndrew Dixon – Tenor Sax\nDaniel Herrera – Trumpet\nJPaul Macklin – Drums
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/verve-quintet-2/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Local Edition\, 691 Market St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:JEFF COTTON's GIN JOINT with special guests
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Cotton’s Gin Joint is a San Francisco-based roots rock band known for their obscure covers and rootsy originals that draw from the deep well of classic rock\, soul\, country\, and psychedelic groove. Their sound is a swirling cocktail of Springsteen’s working-class anthems\, Bowie’s theatrical edge\, and Stevie Wonder’s soulful fire—with a splash of Cheap Trick’s power pop\, Lucinda Williams’ grit\, and The Band’s rustic storytelling. Whether they’re tearing through a Black Sabbath riff\, crooning a Jackson Browne ballad\, or reimagining a Rare Earth hit.  Their monthly residency at the Boom Boom Room feature genre-fluid sets that are equal parts nostalgic and unpredictable. It’s music for the misfits\, the romantics\, and the late-night wanderers. \nJEFF COTTON’S GIN JOINT: \nIn The Vein of Tom Petty and Americana Rock\, roots rock\, southern rock\, country and folk. \nGuitar\, mandolin and Vocals; Jeff Cotton\nBass; Mike Toth\nDrums; Kris Jones\nLead Rhythm Guitars; Thomas Kenny
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/jeff-cottons-gin-joint-with-special-guests/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Boom Boom Room\, 1601 Filmore St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Naama
DESCRIPTION:New York vocalist Naama brings her elegant\, emotionally direct take on classic jazz to Mr. Tipple’s\, joined by Charles Chen on piano\, Nico Martinez on bass\, and Brian Fishler on drums. The program draws from her forthcoming album Songs From The Road\, using standards-inspired storytelling to trace travel’s anticipation\, excitement\, solitude\, and longing; Naama’s style is rooted in the songcraft of Rodgers and Hart\, Fields and Hugh\, and Cole Porter. \nTickets: $15-20
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/naama-2/
LOCATION:Mr. Tipples\, 39 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Jose Simioni
DESCRIPTION:Experience the uniquely Jose sound as the legendary Jose Simioni takes the stage at Tupelo. A North Beach fixture for over two decades\, Simioni is a self-taught master whose playing defies easy categorization. He eschews traditional licks for a deeply personal\, improvisational style that makes his guitar sing—moving seamlessly from floating\, lazy melodies to a rocking\, soulful growl. Whether he is leading his trio or performing solo\, a night with Simioni is a masterclass in musical identity. \nThe Sound: Simioni’s style is a sophisticated\, gritty blend of Jazz\, Blues\, and Rock. Influenced by everyone from Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton to jazz greats like Joe Pass and Jim Hall\, he has synthesized these icons into a sound that is entirely his own. His sets often feature brilliantly unrecognizable popular tunes delivered with a level of panache that only a veteran of the Grant Avenue circuit can provide. \nThe North Beach Legacy: Originally arriving from Washington D.C. with nothing but a guitar\, an amp\, and a sleeping bag\, Simioni has since played every imaginable venue in San Francisco. His residencies at Tupelo and the neighboring Saloon have made him a living cornerstone of the city’s blues and jazz tradition. \nIntimate Improvisation: As an artist who values floating melodies and spontaneous creation\, Simioni turns the dim\, red-lit atmosphere of Tupelo into an intimate laboratory for sound. \nNo Cover Charge: This world-class display of guitar artistry is open to all patrons with no cover. It is a quintessential North Beach experience: raw\, authentic\, and performed by a musician who has spent thirty years perfecting his craft in the heart of the city. \n 
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/jose-simioni-4/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Tupelo\, 1337 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Chris Ford
DESCRIPTION:The Chris Ford Band delivers a spirited blend of rockabilly\, blues\, and honky tonk\, electrifying venues across San Francisco including The Saloon. Led by Chris Ford\, the band combines old-school honky tonk vibes with modern energy\, crafting a sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh. Whether dominating the stage or engaging with the crowd\, the Chris Ford Band promises a lively night of roots-driven music that keeps fans coming back for more.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/chris-ford-2/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 1232 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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