This Saturday Night ⚡️Omigato w/ Peruvian Funk-Jam Allstars combines funky beat grooves, soul jazz-infused melodies and psychedelic Peruvian rock into a dance-driven, stellar, vibrant and unrelenting Big up Sonic get-down...
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...
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 Jazz in the Alley series returns to Kerouac Alley for its fifth year, celebrating a milestone season of live music in the heart of North Beach. Led by one of the Bay Area’s most distinguished jazz bassists, the trio delivers a set focused on the technical foundations of bebop and straight ahead jazz. Chris...
Otherwise Brewing welcomes the Matt Bae Jazz Trio — led by San Francisco‑based jazz pianist Matthew Bae, whose roots in classical piano and viola, chamber music, orchestra, and American Gamelan give his playing a rich, multidimensional depth. Performing in settings from intimate duos to larger ensembles, he brings a continuous study of the jazz language...
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...
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...
Trio Caminos plays at the Long Weekend. Having lived and performed across South America, Spain, and the United States, Carlos Caminos brings a global musical perspective rooted in Latin American tradition and the soul of Flamenco guitar. For the past nine years, the Bay Area has been home — and in that time, Carlos has...
Catch Blues Power at the Sunday afternoon residency at the Saloon. Blues Power is a San Francisco blues project led by Mark Naftalin, known as a legendary pianist, producer, and blues advocate. The core band members typically include Mark Naftalin on keyboards, along with a rotating lineup of top Bay Area blues musicians such as...
Meet the owners of Peña Pachamama, co-founders of SUKAY & Savia Andina. Every Sunday, Eddy Navia & Quentin Navia invite you into the heart of Peña Pachamama 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆
Chris He | Alto/EWI Sam Malekzadeh | Tenor Greg Rose | Bari Charlie Doris | Guitar Risa Schapiro | Keys Ryan Campbell | Bass Jace Kim | Drums Based...
Twango SF plays every Sunday evening at Etcetera Wine bar. This gypsy jazz group that plays hot swing music in the style of Django Reinhardt.
Samuél Gonzalez plays Waystone Sunday 6-pm. Samuél Gonzalez is a dynamic drummer with roots in jazz and a diverse musical range that spans gospel, country, metal, and Latin. He’s studied with renowned drummers like Leon “Ndugu” Chancler, Herlin Riley, Kenny Washington, and Sly Randolph, honing a style that blends technical skill with deep musicality. ...
Drummer, composer, and bandleader Jerome Gillespie Jr. brings a deeply rooted yet forward-moving sound to his debut residency at Black Cat. Raised in Houston, Texas and now based in New...
Eric Markowitz is a Bay Area jazz bassist who appears at the Hi Lo Club on May 3 from 7–10pm. He grew up in New Jersey near New York City...
Shangô Beat brings a vibrant Afro-Brazilian groove to Amelie, led by Bay Area–based percussionist, singer, and composer Marcos Odara, who grew up in Salvador, Bahia. Rooted in traditional Candomblé rhythms,...
Bohemian Knuckleboogie is a unique San Francisco an eclectic and high-octane mix of Blues, Funk, and Neo-soul playing weekly Sundays at Sheba Piano Lounge. Featuring Elaine Alt on Saxophone, Miles...
Nashville Honeymoon brings a high-energy blend of classic and contemporary country to the Riptide with tight harmonies, twangy guitars, and road-tested originals that feel instantly familiar yet freshly dialed-in for a...
North Beach Django plays Stookey’s Blue Room on Sunday May 3rd. American songbook standards and Django-esque favorites. Sitters-inners welcomed after the first set when we welcome players and singers with...
Chris He | Alto/EWI Sam Malekzadeh | Tenor Greg Rose | Bari Charlie Doris | Guitar Risa Schapiro | Keys Ryan Campbell | Bass Jace Kim | Drums Based...
Patrick Wolff at Specs features the saxophonist and clarinetist with Keith Saunders on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass, and Austin Harris on drums for an intimate North Beach quartet set. Wolff is a longtime figure in the New York and San Francisco Jazz scenes who has performed or recorded with Albert “Tootie” Heath, Matt Wilson,...
Cap off your weekend with an electrifying explosion of rhythm as the Magic School Busk Latin Collective takes over Persona every Sunday night. While the "Busk" is famous for their...
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...
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...
End your week with a rhythmic bang at the Sunday Artist Series, a weekly institution at Tupelo that transforms North Beach into a soulful dance party. Hosted by the versatile Shawn Stein, this residency is built around an "all-pro" house band that provides a world-class foundation for a rotating cast of the Bay Area’s most...
The Blues Jam at Swig is a longstanding, open-format Sunday blues session where players and singers can bring an instrument, sign up, and join the house band. Currently led by...
An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge featuring the core of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Lavay Smith (Vocals): The "Queen of Classic Jazz"...
Drummer, composer, and bandleader Jerome Gillespie Jr. brings a deeply rooted yet forward-moving sound to his debut residency at Black Cat. Raised in Houston, Texas and now based in New...
https://youtu.be/7X_2CLC_R8Q If you love the blues, don’t miss Rowland & Tumblin’ SF at the Saloon. Rowland & Tumblin' SF play the blues deeply rooted in the tradition of classic Delta and Chicago blues, inspired by the iconic song "Rollin' and Tumblin'" originally recorded by Hambone Willie Newbern in 1929. The band captures the spirit of...
