
Mike Henderson
Mike Henderson, dubbed “the Blues Professor” by John Lee Hooker, is a veteran blues guitarist, singer, and bandleader who holds a monthly afternoon slot at The Saloon, San Francisco’s oldest...

Mike Henderson, dubbed “the Blues Professor” by John Lee Hooker, is a veteran blues guitarist, singer, and bandleader who holds a monthly afternoon slot at The Saloon, San Francisco’s oldest...

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,...
A Jazz Combo from Community Music Center performs and hosts a Student-Centric Jam Session at Bird and Beckett.

The Grove welcomes Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise — a twang-driven rock and roll outfit from San Francisco whose music blends practiced song craft and guitar-driven exploration steeped in the Bakersfield sound. Drawing on influences from Buck Owens to Arthur Russell, their hypnotic twang and Beach Boys-inspired harmonies have sold out shows across the...

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...

Félix Lemerle brings rare bebop sophistication to Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio — a Paris-born, Brooklyn-based jazz guitarist and Juilliard-trained composer whose deep roots in the tradition of Wes Montgomery, Django Reinhardt, and René Thomas inform a style as elegant as it is swinging. Winner of the 2012 Eddie Lang Guitar Contest and a Fulbright Scholar,...

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...

A Tribute to Joe Louis Walker by Paul Steward at Biscuits and Blues brings the story and sound of a San Francisco blues legend back to one of the city’s...

Hank Maninger and the Jukebox Charlies at The Deluxe. Hank Maninger is a musician and music teacher who plays guitar and sings in his bands Nashville Honeymoon and Hank Maninger and the Jukebox Charlies, crafting a distinctive Americana/roots sound that’s equal parts twang, groove, and heart. When he’s not on stage, Hank specializes in guitar,...

Marcus Shelby and his Sextet return to Keys Jazz Bistro for Conversation: The Language of Charles Mingus — a powerful deep dive into the creative life of one of the...

June Cavlan at the Black Cat brings New York–based contemporary jazz vocalist and arranger June Cavlan into one of San Francisco’s most intimate jazz rooms, fronting Caelan Cardello on piano,...

Félix Lemerle brings rare bebop sophistication to Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio — a Paris-born, Brooklyn-based jazz guitarist and Juilliard-trained composer whose deep roots in the tradition of Wes Montgomery, Django Reinhardt, and René Thomas inform a style as elegant as it is swinging. Winner of the 2012 Eddie Lang Guitar Contest and a Fulbright Scholar,...

Eric Shifrin, piano/vocal; Heath Proskin, bass; Mark Lee, drums. Part of the Bird & Beckett Jazz in the Bookshop / Happy Hour series (Fridays 6–8pm). Seating is limited — reservations...

The Charles Unger Experience brings saxophone-led Bay Area jazz to Sheba Piano Lounge, blending original music and familiar tunes with R&B, soul, blues, world-beat color, and New Orleans funk. Unger...

Julio Lemos at Chile Lindo brings master Brazilian 7‑string guitarist Julio Lemos back from Brazil to the Mission for an intimate, 20‑seat evening of world‑class Brazilian music alongside special guest...

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...

Smith Dobson brings a lifetime of musical depth and creative versatility to Stookey's Blue Room — a drummer and saxophonist from a renowned Santa Cruz musical family that includes his...

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...

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...

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...

Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring the iconic trio of Lavay Smith, Mike Olmos, and Chris Siebert! Vocalist Lavay Smith delivers sultry, classic jazz and...

Kazemde George Quartet at Mr. Tipples brings saxophonist Kazemde George’s warm, modern jazz sound into one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms, fronting a group that balances lyrical improvisation...

Marcus Shelby and his Sextet return to Keys Jazz Bistro for Conversation: The Language of Charles Mingus — a powerful deep dive into the creative life of one of the...

A Tribute to Joe Louis Walker by Paul Steward at Biscuits and Blues brings the story and sound of a San Francisco blues legend back to one of the city’s...

Cosmo Alleycats bring their refreshingly old fashioned sound to The Deluxe — a San Francisco favorite since 2010, led by jazz vocalist Emily Day, whom critic Scott Yanow calls "one...

June Cavlan at the Black Cat brings New York–based contemporary jazz vocalist and arranger June Cavlan into one of San Francisco’s most intimate jazz rooms, fronting Caelan Cardello on piano,...

The Wolves are a dynamic Chicago Blues band led by harmonica player and vocalist Matias Tasley. They are known for their electric shows featuring classics from Muddy Waters, Little Walter,...

Marshall Law at Tupelo features Sam Marshall and his dynamic band performing an energetic mix of Blues, Rock, Country, and Soul. Their shows combine classic covers and original songs with...

Kazemde George Quartet at Mr. Tipples brings saxophonist Kazemde George’s warm, modern jazz sound into one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms, fronting a group that balances lyrical improvisation...