The Dred Scott Trio at The Deluxe features the iconoclastic pianist and composer Dred Scott, a Bay Area–rooted, New York–based multi-instrumentalist recognized for playful original music, inventive jazz improvisation, and unexpected pop-song reinterpretations. A co-founder of San Francisco’s influential hip-hop-jazz group Alphabet Soup, Scott balances deep jazz scholarship with an irreverent sense of humor; his...
Scopo Divino welcomes Bodega Kat — serving up a lush blend of soul, pop, oldies, and R&B in an intimate, feel-good night of timeless melodies and groove-forward favorites.
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...
Guy Davis at Biscuits & Blues brings the Grammy-nominated singer, guitarist, banjo player, actor, and storyteller to San Francisco for an intimate roots-blues set. Davis revitalizes the acoustic country-blues tradition with expressive fingerpicking, slide guitar, harmonica, and songs that connect African American history, social justice, and everyday life through humor, humanity, and vivid narrative. Two...
Kate Lamont crafts original music with emotional depth that grooves. A frequent vocalist with the Jazz Mafia family, Kate’s reputation as a genre-fluid vocalist keeps audiences guessing as to what she’ll do next. Her collaborative nature has produced a wide variety of arrangements giving each song a unique jumping off point. A creative interpreter, Kate...
Get ready for an energetic night of authentic blues and blues rock with Blues Rider at Sheba Piano Lounge! With Pat Wilder on vocals and guitar, expect a performance that brings classic blues traditions to the contemporary stage, perfect for a lively Saturday night out.
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.
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...
Stu Silverman leads his band at the Comstock Saloon from 8–11pm, bringing a guitar-focused set to the historic North Beach room. A versatile guitarist known for work with groups such as the Stu Silverman Quartet and the Stu Crew, he performs a mix of jazz standards, bebop-influenced lines, and blues-tinged material that fits the saloon’s...
What do you get when you fuse the spicy grooves of Afro-Peru with that funky sound of Oaktown? A ground-breaking, new, energetic genre with distinctive rhythms and innovative melodies that will inspire you to hit the dance floor. Oaklando is the brainchild of SF native Patrick Morehead, the composer and keyboardist who’s played with such...
Victor Little’s Big Hit brings together an array of musicians, working with artists like Booker T. Jones, Billy Preston, Joyce Cooling, Robert Walter, and Bernard Purdie to Local Edition.
Nick Rossi’s Organ Trio brings the punchy, groove-centered sound of 1950s–’60s soul-jazz to The Royale on Saturday, September 12, from 8:45–11:45 PM. San Francisco guitarist Rossi, a longtime specialist in jazz history and swing, leads a Hammond-organ combo inspired by masters such as John Patton, Larry Young, and Jack McDuff—expect bluesy guitar lines, warm organ...
Currently based in New Orleans, LA, Amina Scott has been a bassist for many musicians on the New Orleans music scene, as well as abroad. She has performed with artists such as Jazzmeia Horn, Chief Xian Atunde Adjuah, Don Vappie, David Murray, Johnny Vidacovich, Joanne Bracken, Nicholas Payton, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Randy Brecker, Herlin Riley,...
Elé Howell Quartet at Mr. Tipple’s features the Bay Area–born, New York–based drummer and composer with guitarist Vinicius Gomes, saxophonist Kazemde George, and bassist Jayla Chee. Howell has developed an international career alongside artists including Ravi Coltrane and Chief Adjuah, and his disciplined yet polyrhythmically rich playing gives the quartet a dynamic, deeply interactive modern-jazz...
The Sinatra Songbook at Black Cat brings acclaimed jazz vocalist Richard Cortez, backed by the Sam Hirsh Trio and an all-star band of special guest musicians, to San Francisco for a three-night celebration of Frank Sinatra's music. Cortez has sold out engagements across New York, Oslo, Canada, Mexico, Cincinnati, and San Francisco, and his set...
The Charles Unger Experience at The Deluxe features longtime San Francisco saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and visual artist Charles Unger, whose exuberant live shows draw on decades of Bay Area musical life. Playing alto, tenor, and soprano saxophone, Unger fuses jazz with blues, R&B, soul, world beat, and New Orleans funk, balancing deep improvisation with a...
Prepare for a sonic assault of the best kind as Marshall Law takes the stage at Tupelo. A long-time staple of the San Francisco music scene, this powerhouse trio is known for delivering a "powerful punch" of high-energy rock and roll. Specializing in the golden era of guitar-driven music, Marshall Law transforms the intimate Grant...
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...
Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...
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...
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. The performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and...
The Peninsula Project brings high-energy, jumpin’ jazz to Jazz in Kerouac Alley, hosted by Vesuvio Cafe. The quartet features Rick Brown on trombone, Jeremy Leber on piano, Carl Herder on bass, and Garry Williams on drums, combining trombone-led melodies with swinging and boogie-woogie-inflected rhythms.
Richard Howell and Sudden Changes at The Deluxe features the veteran Bay Area tenor saxophonist, composer, and educator leading his protean jazz ensemble through surging energy, quicksilver improvisation, and spiritually charged original music. Rooted in the legacy of John Coltrane, Sudden Changes merges jazz with soul, funk, gospel, and global influences, using collective interplay to...
The Lucky Horseshoe hosts its long-standing Bluegrass Jam every Sunday afternoon. Unlike a typical circle jam, this is a unique performance jam where musicians take to the stage to play into microphones for a live crowd. It’s an intermediate-to-advanced level session that brings together the best of the Bay Area’s roots and bluegrass community, turning...
The Sunday Blues Jam at Pier 23 is the perfect way to spend a rollicking afternoon on the waterfront — anchored by the inimitable blues drummer Sean Donoghue, this open jam welcomes professional musicians and budding artists alike to jump in and play. Grab a drink, a bite, hit the dance floor, and bring your...