The Tahoes at the Riptide bring a high-energy mix of rock, reggae rock, punk, and funk from Sonoma County to San Francisco. Drawing on more than 12 years of shows up and down the West Coast, the band moves between original songs and crowd favorites. Its members previously played in The Conspiracy, Biting The Dog,...
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.
Black Magic appears at the Comstock Saloon from 8–11pm with a seven-piece jazz ensemble. The group focuses on a “cool jazz” and West Coast–influenced sound with hard bop energy and mid‑20th‑century jazz references, presented in a setting that matches the historic North Beach cocktail bar atmosphere.
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...
Sondango is a San Francisco-based five-piece ensemble that plays a fusion of Latin music, including salsa, samba, bolero, cumbia, and jazz-influenced tunes, led by Sandra Aran and Richard Nelson Hall. Formerly known as Ritmojito, their sound is characterized as Latin dance, Latin jazz, and world music.
The Twist and Disco live at Local Edition ! With a little bit of brass, and a whole lot of rhythm, the Twist and Disco tell the story of a groove that stirred in Memphis and exploded in Detroit-- bounced off of post-war London to crash at Studio 54. You might hear Barry, Presley, Wonder, Jagger,...
Martin Luther McCoy at Keys Jazz Bistro features the San Francisco–born singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, actor, and former SFJAZZ Collective vocalist, performing his self-defined “Rebel Soul” music. Raised on church hymns, Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Rock, McCoy’s raspy tenor, dynamic guitar playing, and socially conscious writing create a border-crossing sound informed by Prince, Stevie...
Inner-State 80’s brings a full-throttle retro dance party to Tupelo from 9pm–1am, serving up the big hooks, synths, and guitar riffs that defined the decade. Specializing in faithful, high-energy takes on classic 80s hits, the band turns the room into an all-night singalong, with plenty of anthems for the dance floor and deep cuts for...
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 for a rich, commanding tone that pianist Eric Reed has called "a true improviser," with Roy Hargrove praising him as "a one-of-a-kind musician"; trumpeter Josh...
Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces have the honor of inaugurating The Deluxe's grand reopening at 1511 Haight Street, bringing rockabilly and 60s country music to a room that was made for exactly this kind of raw, reverb-soaked American sound. Polzak delivers the religious fervor of Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the uptempo...
Chris Cobb brings hard-driving, guitar-led Bay Area blues to The Saloon, where he has performed since roughly 1985. A fixture of the 1980s blues revival, Cobb’s sound pulls from Texas blues, blues-rock, boogie, and soul, with touchstones including the Fabulous Thunderbirds, ZZ Top, the Allman Brothers, and Stevie Ray Vaughan; his current Saloon lineup includes...
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,...
Kick off your Sunday morning with the rare, transformative beauty of a live Morning Raga. In the Indian classical tradition, ragas are intimate expressions aligned with specific times of day—a...
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...
Kai Lyons brings his versatile guitar playing to Jazz in Kerouac Alley, hosted by Vesuvio Cafe. A San Francisco–based guitarist, tresero, educator, and bandleader, Lyons draws on jazz, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean traditions, blues, Brazilian music, and soul; he has performed with members of The Headhunters, Larry Vuckovich, Wil Blades, and the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra.
The Seismics bring the vintage modern California sound crashing into The Deluxe — a four-piece instrumental surf band from Ocean Beach, San Francisco, formed in 2016 and built on a...
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...
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...
Live Salsa Saturdays at The Ramp bring live salsa bands to the waterfront patio every week from 4 pm to 10 pm, turning the bayside spot into one of San...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Emily Day & Cosmo Alleycats. Cosmo Alleycats draws from several decades of exhilarating American music, along with inspired originals, to deliver a fun and engaging performance....
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...
Marissa McLain brings classic jazz vocals to Otherwise Brewing, backed by a rotating group of local musicians. An emerging San Francisco vocalist and poet originally from Oregon, McLain is noted...
