The Lisa Kindred Band carries on the spirit and repertoire of beloved Mill Valley–based blues, folk, and rock singer Lisa Kindred, whose roots stretch from the 1960s Greenwich Village folk...
Katy Stephan’s residency at Comstock Saloon turns the room into a small, candlelit listening space. At the piano she blends jazz‑inflected originals with reimagined standards and art‑pop tunes, her clear, expressive voice sitting right on top of the clink of glassware and low conversation. It’s an intimate, song‑forward set that feels equally at home as...
Gaea Schell and Scott Foster perform at Biordi Art Imports, bringing jazz to North Beach First Fridays. Join them for an engaging performance that blends Schell’s mastery of flute, piano,...
Jessica Loos poetry series at 7pm. Poetry reading and music in front of Macchiarini Creative Design. Poetry lineup: Jessica Loos, Elena Pinnen, Richard Lorringer, Cassandra Dallet, William Taylor Jr. and...
Ian Santillano is a Hayward-born Filipino-American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer appearing at The Grove. A second-generation genre-bending artist, he blends clever harmonies, soulful melodies, and vulnerable lyrics with exceptional guitar work, drawing on a range of influences to create an intimate, emotionally resonant set well suited to The Grove's relaxed neighborhood café atmosphere.
Experience the unique sound of San Francisco-based guitarist and educator, Ned Boynton. Recognized in Scott Yanow's book, “The Great Jazz Guitarists the Ultimate Guide”, Ned brings a distinctive and highly...
The Magic School Busk holds weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window at the corner of Stockton and Columbus. This high‑energy busking collective has become one of North...
The Jenny Scheinman Quintet performs at Mr. Tipples. Jenny Scheinman is the #2 Jazz Violinist in the world according to Downbeat Magazine. She has 11 albums of original music, and...
Join us at Sweetie’s Art Bar for an unforgettable night with the Vince Lateano Trio! Experience the masterful jazz drumming of Vince Lateano, a San Francisco jazz legend who has played alongside icons like Cal Tjader and Stan Getz. The trio brings a lively mix of classic and contemporary jazz in an intimate setting that’s...
Hipsteria is one of San Francisco’s favorite jazz, soul and party bands! Members of Hipsteria have included some of music’s legendary musicians! Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and some vocals...
Fillmore Slim, born Clarence Sims and hailed as the “West Coast Godfather of the Game,” is a legendary blues singer, guitarist, and storyteller originally from Louisiana. His vibrant career spans...
Sirenland, by Jennifer Barone Book Release Party & Poetry Reading with Live Music by Duo Pizzicato Friday June 5th, 2026 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm Telegraph Hill Books, 1501 Grant Ave,...
The Bennie Murray Project is a funk and jazz ensemble led by drummer and composer Bennie Murray, appearing at Otherwise Brewing as part of North Beach First Fridays on June 5. Rooted in a pocket‑first philosophy, the group blends tight, groove‑driven rhythms with open improvisational interplay, drawing on classic fusion and contemporary jazz to create...
Jamie Davis performs at Keys Jazz Bistro. Globally acclaimed, Jamie Davis has worked venues in Paris, Rome, Dubai, Tokyo, Osaka Istanbul, Milan, Croatia, Kuala Lumpur, Serbia, Sochi, Croatia, Moscow, Finland, and Spain. He has also appeared at the famous Royal Albert Hall in London. In the States, he has performed at Lincoln Center, Dizzy’s and...
Frank will celebrate the anniversary of his #1 charting album, Love Supreme Collective, while honoring the 100th birthdays of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with classics from both legends at...
The Jenny Scheinman Quintet performs at Mr. Tipples. Jenny Scheinman is the #2 Jazz Violinist in the world according to Downbeat Magazine. She has 11 albums of original music, and...
THE MINA PROJECT represents the music of Italian singer Mina Mazzini in her tradition, in particular, paying tribute to her songs of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Mina is considered the most successful proponent of the canzone italiana through Italian mainstream pop music. Mina’s work combines classic Italian pop with elements of Jazz, Blues, Swing, R&B...
Experience the authentic sounds of soul and funk with the OG Rhythm & Blues Band at the Sheba Piano Lounge from 7:30-10:30pm. The group is a mainstay of Sheba’s rotation,...
Two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia and Quentin Navia are joined by master violinist Georges Lammam, dancers and dancing. Their performances blend the charango (a traditional ten-string instrument), haunting sounds of panpipes (zampoñas) and notched flutes (kena) with high-energy rhythms. You don’t need a plane ticket to experience a "little piece of South American carnaval,"...
Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound, a uniquely American concoction, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more....
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...
Join the Meredith Edgar Trio for North Beach's First Fridays at Specs. Meredith Edgar is a San Francisco-born, Bay-Area-raised singer-songwriter with a voice that Cindy Emch of Secret Emchy Society says “sounds like she stepped out of the starring singer role in a David Lynch movie.” A lifelong singer and performer, she started writing and...
Ladies and Gentemen, introducing Fog City Swing! The bay area's newest and hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you...
Taylor Hatch is an award-winning guitarist, composer, arranger, and bandleader with over 10 years of experience performing and teaching. He actively collaborates and records with a diverse range of artists...
Steve Lucky and The Rhumba Bums play jump blues, swing, jazz and rare gems inspired by the '30s, '40s and '50s at Local Edition!
The Ayo Brame Experience performs at Mr. Tipples. Ayo Brame is an 18yr old Tenor/Soprano saxophonist from Oakland Ca. He is known for his soulful and expressive style of playing,...
Tiffany Austin performs at Keys Jazz Bistro. She is a vocalist, composer, educator, and Berkeley Law Juris Doctor who has performed with luminaries such as Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, John Handy, Cyrus Chestnut, and Doug Carn. Her soulful delivery and musical storytelling has brought her to stages at Birdland and Dizzy’s Den in NYC, Walt...
Fillmore Slim, born Clarence Sims and hailed as the “West Coast Godfather of the Game,” is a legendary blues singer, guitarist, and storyteller originally from Louisiana. His vibrant career spans...
A Reggae/Funk band with dance Energy jazz-inspired solos at the Boom Boom Room. Eric Wiley Coyotes band features funk and Reggae Originals and covers with solos by all band members...
Frank will celebrate the anniversary of his #1 charting album, Love Supreme Collective, while honoring the 100th birthdays of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with classics from both legends at...
Steve Freund at the Saloon brings Brooklyn-born, Chicago-bred blues to the stage with guitar, vocals, and a no-frills devotion to the form. He is joined by Wendy DeWitt on keyboards...
The Ayo Brame Experience performs at Mr. Tipples. Ayo Brame is an 18yr old Tenor/Soprano saxophonist from Oakland Ca. He is known for his soulful and expressive style of playing,...
