
Saxy Susan
Saxy Susan (Susan Copperman) is a San Francisco–based musician who appears at The Saloon, performing on saxophone and keyboards. She began playing saxophone at age 9, drawing on classical training...

Saxy Susan (Susan Copperman) is a San Francisco–based musician who appears at The Saloon, performing on saxophone and keyboards. She began playing saxophone at age 9, drawing on classical training...

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.

The 3 Elements is the jazz-fusion project of Andre Mateo and Anthony Ferraro, bringing an energetic blend of improvisation, rhythmic groove, and contemporary fusion textures to The Grove.

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....

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.

Cody Steinmann at Black Cat brings the Minneapolis-based guitarist and composer to San Francisco for a genre-defying set that pushes jazz tradition into metal, hip-hop, and modern improvisation. Steinmann has...

Join us for a high-energy evening of soulful jazz and funk with the Charles Unger Experience at Ti Piacera! Performing every other Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the...

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...

Sheba Piano Lounge in the historic Fillmore District welcomes the fabulous Sharman Duran for an evening of piano and vocals on elegant renditions of standards and original jazz songs, set against the intimate, candlelit backdrop once known as the Harlem of the West. Described as a later‑day Blossom Dearie, Duran is a spirited jazz vocalist...

The Smith Dobson Quartet brings nearly two decades of Bay Area jazz experience to The Deluxe, led by Smith Dobson — a rare triple threat on drums, vibraphone, and saxophone, and a Santa Cruz native steeped in the jazz tradition from birth. Dobson carries on a distinguished family legacy: his late father, Smith Dobson IV,...

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...

Jinx Jones Biography (Jazz Trio) "Jinx is a guitar virtuoso who seamlessly moves from rockabilly to jazz to twang and back again, sometimes in the same song. Those with a liner note obsession will remember Jinx’s playing on En Vogue’s “Free Your Mind.” (San Francisco Chronicle) Jinx Jones boasts a prolific career spanning from the...

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. Let the rhythm elevate your evening as this dynamic collective delivers a genre-blending experience that’s impossible to...

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.

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...

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.

The Dave Matthews Blues Band performs at The Saloon. Established in 2002 by David S. Matthews, an East Bay harmonica player (since 1982), the band plays standard blues covers such as “Sweet Home Chicago” in addition to well-known dance tunes like “I’ll Take You There,” and “Feeling Allright.” Aubrey Rose - Guitar David Matthews -...

The 3rd Thursday Band is a San Francisco-based blues and rock group known for lively performances at The Saloon. Led by Mike Dingle on guitar and vocals, with Mike McKevit on lead guitar and vocals, they deliver classic rock and blues covers alongside original tunes, energizing audiences with their tight, soulful sound. Mark Yee -...

Austin Wazz (Austin Wasielewski) is the lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist of Analog Dog, a San Francisco-based psychedelic indie-disco band he co-founded with Rob Nicol, appearing at The Grove. His solo sets draw on the band's signature blend of dance-heavy grooves and socially conscious songwriting, bringing an energetic, groove-forward sound to the café's laid-back neighborhood...

Viajó de la Música brings a traveling soundtrack of Latin jazz, boleros to the intimate wine‑bar glow of Scopo Divino. Led by saxophonist Renner, this jazz quartet moves effortlessly from bossa and samba to slow‑dance ballads, weaving guitars, percussion, and rich vocals into one continuous journey. Expect romantic melodies, hypnotic grooves, and a set list...

North Beach guitarist and composer Jose Simioni brings his guitar-led blend of blues, jazz, and improvisational roots music to Capo’s. Simioni is a familiar presence at The Saloon, Tupelo, and...

Oscar LaDell at Biscuits & Blues brings the U.S.-born, New Zealand–raised, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter and guitarist to San Francisco for an emotionally direct set steeped in Blues and Soul. LaDell’s rich, story-forward voice, minimalist arrangements, and expressive guitar work draw on influences including Curtis Mayfield, Muddy Waters, Bonnie Raitt, Sam Cooke, B.B. King, Bobby Bland, and...

Stacy Dillard & Josh Evans 5tet at Black Cat bring a powerhouse frontline to San Francisco for a four-night run of hard-swinging, real-time modern jazz. Saxophonist Stacy Dillard is known...

The Alexandra Rieloff Trio is a jazz ensemble appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge, led by Brooklyn-born Chilean vocalist Alexandra Rieloff, with Mark Holzinger on guitar and Rob Bassinette on bass. Drawing on the Great American Songbook alongside bossa nova and bolero influences rooted in her Latin American heritage, Rieloff brings a cinematic, emotionally textured approach...