Step into the inner circle of the city's music scene with THE San Francisco Invitational Jam at Tupelo. Held every Monday night from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM, this is widely considered the definitive jam session for professional players and serious students of the craft. Hosted by the "nastiest rhythm section this side of South...
Kit Ruscoe is a guitarist and long-time figure in the North Beach music scene who appears at The Saloon in San Francisco. A veteran of the Bay Area blues and...
GG Amos brings her west coast blues sound to the Saloon, drawing on more than 35 years as a blues guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and arranger. A riveting performer who has played everywhere from concert halls and festivals to roadhouses, wineries, and neighborhood bars, she blends blues, jazz, funk, Latin elements, and soul jazz into a...
The Good Bad bring their high-octane string music and three-part harmonies to The Grove, a San Francisco bluegrass quintet formed in 2010 by Aaron Lanes and Thom Beneudici that has spent the past decade and a half building a devoted following across the Bay Area and well beyond. The five-piece — Aaron Lanes (mandolin, guitar,...
Metzger's Field plays 60s country and jazz at The Riptide.
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.
Sweet Lew (Lewis Ames) is an indie‑soul vocalist and songwriter appearing at Casement’s Bar in the Mission District. His sets blend soul, alt‑R&B, and psychedelic pop into a relaxed but groove‑driven sound, pairing effortless vocals with a modern, melodic approach that fits Casement’s low‑lit cocktail bar and back‑patio setting.
Hal Bigler Band brings high-energy traditional jazz and swing to Comstock Saloon every Tuesday from 7:30pm-10:30pm. Led by veteran upright bassist Hal Bigler, the rotating ensemble features leading Bay Area players including Cliff Myer on guitar, Bob Johns on piano, Mauro Pannitto on bass, Marty Brewer on drums, and Rick Brown on trombone, delivering hot...
Step into DecoDance on a Thursday night and you’ll find Gaucho turning the Art Deco lounge into a Paris-meets-San-Francisco swing party. Their hot-club–inspired sound — acoustic guitars, bass, and horns weaving gypsy jazz, musette, and classic swing — pairs perfectly with the bar’s Great Gatsby mood and craft cocktails. Grab a booth under the moody...
Live every Tuesday exclusively at Local Edition! The Local Edition Jazz Orchestra is a diverse group of long-time friends that have played alongside one another for years. The ensemble ranges from having as little as 8 to as many as 18 participants performing with occasional guest singers such as Billy Valentine, Bud E. Luv (aka...
Early exposure to jazz through educational programs (b.1979 SF, CA) allowed Luke to participate in the Monterey Jazz Festival, and the Grammy in the Schools programs as part of the San Francisco Jazz Festival. In the years following those early days Luke has secured his reputation as a first call Jazz guitar player in the...
Transport yourself to a 1930s sidewalk café in Montmartre as North Beach Django takes residency at Paris 75 every Tuesday. Located on the edge of the historic Broadway corridor, this charming French lounge provides the perfect backdrop for the "Hot Club" sound. With its selection of authentic French cocktails and wines, the venue feels less...
The High Water Line brings a fresh and fearless take on West Coast bluegrass to The Deluxe — four Bay Area musicians who crossed paths in 2017 through the Northern California bluegrass community and have spent the years since growing into one of the scene's most distinctive and dynamic acts. Rooted in the time-honored Northern...
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 and experience with groups such as the Poyntlyss Sistars Rockin' Show Band, and her sets reflect classic rock and rhythm-and-blues influences.
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. Led by guitarist Paul “Pazzo” Mehling, the group channels the acoustic string swing of 1930s Paris—often with guitar, bass, clarinet, and violin—in a dinner-and-wine setting...
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...
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 worked with Ben Williams, JD Allen, Anthony Fung, Chris Bates, and JT Bates, and his recent album *Confined Spaces* carries that same jazz foundation with...
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 legendary San Francisco saxophonist Charles Unger brings his signature blend of passion and virtuosity to the stage. Known for his charismatic stage presence and explosive...
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 with some fantastic local talent. Bring your horn, strings, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
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...