Live Music

September 2026
Le Jazz Hot Quartet
September 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Le Jazz Hot Quartet

Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Paul PAZZO Mehling- Solo Guitar, Vocals, Leader Isabelle Fontaine- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Evan Zeppo Price- Violin Dexter DeWi Williams- String Bass Le Jazz Hot (the Quartet/Trio of the Hot Club of San Francisco) is an ensemble of accomplished and versatile musicians celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Hot Club de France. The ensemble borrows the all-string instrumentation of violin, bass and guitars from the original Hot Club, but breathes new life into the music with innovative arrangements of classic tunes and original compositions from the group’s superb lead guitarist Paul Mehling. Hearing the ensemble live, or on […]
Free
Dirty Works Jazz Jam
September 7 @ 8:00 pm - 1:30 am Dirty Works Jazz Jam

Persona 685 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA, United States
The Dirty Works Jazz Band brings its weekly jam session to Persona. Led by upright bassist Kyle Finley, these "Dirty Works & Friends" nights transform the North Beach venue into a buzzing jazz laboratory. Far from a casual background set, this is a professional performance environment where the house band sets a high bar before inviting local players to sit in and trade solos on the fly. The repertoire is heavily inspired by the "Golden Era" of jazz (1945–1965), specifically the catalogs of Riverside, Impulse, and Blue Note records. Expect a hard-driving mix of bebop, hard bop, heavy swing, and Latin […]
Free
The San Francisco Invitational Jam
September 7 @ 9:00 pm - 1:00 am

Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 Dakota"—Andrew Coutti on drums and Young Blake on bass—the evening serves as a high-stakes proving ground where the Bay Area’s best talent comes to stretch their creative muscles. The Sound: This isn't your average open mic; it is a high-octane exploration of Roots, Soul, R&B, and […]
Free
Mitch Polzak
September 7 @ 9:30 pm - 1:30 am Mitch Polzak

The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
Mitch Polzak is a guitarist, singer, banjoist, and bandleader appearing at The Saloon in North Beach under his own name. He draws on rockabilly, 1960s country, honky tonk, Bakersfield-influenced country, surf, early rock and roll, bluegrass, Cajun, blues, and related American roots styles, reflecting a long career steeped in these traditions.
Free
GG Amos
September 8 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
GG Amos at The Saloon features the San Francisco singer, guitarist, songwriter, and arranger, a longtime West Coast Blues artist whose soulful voice and expressive guitar style merge Blues with Jazz, Funk, Latin rhythms, and Rhythm & Blues. Raised in Sacramento and now a fixture of the Bay Area scene, Amos has performed for more than three decades, earned praise from John Lee Hooker, and leads a Saloon band featuring Parris Bertolucci on keyboards, Marc Levine on bass, and Randy Odell on drums.
Free
Sami Stevens
September 8 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sami Stevens

The Grove 690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Sami Stevens is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and pianist appearing at The Grove, drawing on jazz, soul, folk, and indie rock influences to deliver intimate original music rooted in the tradition of classic American singer-songwriters of the 1960s and 70s. She released her debut solo album Morning on Sunnyside Records in 2023 and has toured extensively as a collaborator with nine-time Grammy winner Norah Jones, with additional performance credits spanning the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the Apollo Theatre, and Lincoln Center, making her appearance at The Grove a rare opportunity to catch a world-class artist […]
Free
Fidel
September 8 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fidel

Casements Bar 2351 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Transform your Tuesday evening with the vibrant, soulful energy of Fidel and his band. A staple of the Casements residency calendar, Fidel brings an authentic slice of the Mission’s rich musical heritage to the stage. This session is widely known for its Andean and Latin World Music influence, offering a warm, rhythmic escape that perfectly bridges the gap between the workday and the night ahead.
Free
Lara Louise
September 8 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lara Louise

North Beach Restaurant 1512 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA, United States
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.
Free
Luis Salcedo & Nathan Bickart
September 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe 12 Saroyan Pl, San Francisco, CA, United States
Luis Salcedo and Nathan Bickart reunite at Specs for an intimate duo performance of original music and beloved jazz standards. Bay Area–raised collaborators for more than a decade, Salcedo and Oakland-based pianist Bickart are best known for their work in LUMAMA, a project built around friendship, detailed improvisation, and a shared sense of melody; Salcedo now performs from Brooklyn while Bickart remains based in California.
Free
Fault Line Trio
September 8 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Fault Line Trio brings sophisticated, groove-driven crossover jazz to The Deluxe on Tuesday, September 8, at 7 PM. Led by San Francisco pianist, keyboardist, and trumpeter Jay Sanders, with Lukas Vesely on bass and Brian Fishler on drums, the group blends original music and tightly reworked covers with elements of jazz fusion, funk, soul, R&B, and pop.
$5
Hal Bigler Band
September 8 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Hal Bigler Band

Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 jazz and soulful, dance-ready swing in the historic 1907 North Beach saloon. https://youtu.be/GO4nfuuQ9-0
Free
Gaucho Jazz
September 8 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Gaucho Jazz

DecoDance Bar 1160 Polk St., San Francisco, CA, United States
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 lights, order a drink, and let the band’s playful, high-energy sets pull you toward the dance floor as the night unfolds.
Free
The Local Edition Jazz Orchestra
September 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm The Local Edition Jazz Orchestra

Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 Bobby Vickers), and Tom Scott.
Free
Patrick Wolff Quartet
September 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Patrick Wolff Quartet

Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Patrick Wolff is a saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. He has performed or recorded with Albert "Tootie" Heath, Matt Wilson, Grant Stewart, Louis Moholo-Moholo, Dena Derose, and many other jazz greats. Since moving to San Francisco in 2009, Wolff has played and recorded regularly in the bands of Marcus Shelby, Richard Sears, Graham Connah, Adam Shulman, and Diana Gameros. Outside of the jazz world, he has had an eclectic mix of work including long stints in West African pop/funk group Asiko, prog metal band Kayo Dot, and […]
Free
The North Beach Django
September 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Paris 75 515 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States
Transport yourself to a 1930s sidewalk café in Montmartre as North Beach Django takes residency at Paris 75 every Tuesday. The jazz manouche jam session led by guitarists Ned Boynton and Eddie Scher with Kenan O’Brien on bass as well as rotating cast of musicians. The trio sets the rhythm for swinging standards and French-inspired tunes, then welcomes sitter inners to join in.
Free
Kitten on the Keys
September 8 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm Kitten on the Keys

The Rite Spot 2099 Folsom Street at 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Join us at The Rite Spot for an evening with Suzanne Ramsey, a.k.a. "Kitten on the Keys" Her songbook is deep and wide. Pianist, accordionist, and singer she plays a delicious smorgasbord of styles and eras. Kitschy cabaret originals, bawdy blues, unexpected covers and forgotten gems of yesteryear! Swing on by to enjoy this night...
Free
Wayne de la Cruz
September 8 @ 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm Wayne de la Cruz

Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge 3202 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Wayne De La Cruz is an acclaimed jazz keyboardist and Hammond B3 organist based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Free
Lucky Strike
September 8 @ 9:30 pm - 1:30 am

The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
Lucky Strike, led by guitarist and bandleader Joe Lococo, appears at The Saloon in North Beach with a set that draws on blues, jazz, and rock & roll. The band...
Free
Jose Simioni Trio
September 9 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
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.
Free
Tori Roze and Johnny Alexander
September 9 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tori Roze and Johnny Alexander

The Grove 690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Tori Roze and Johnny Alexander bring a taste of San Diego's acclaimed soul-jazz scene to The Grove, performing as an intimate duo drawn from their six-piece band Tori Roze and...
Free
Le Jazz Hot
September 9 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Scopo Divino 2800 California St #101, San Francisco, CA, United States
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....
Free
Lara Louise
September 9 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lara Louise

North Beach Restaurant 1512 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA, United States
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...
Free
Mike Keneally and Beer For Dolphins
September 9 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Mike Keneally and Beer For Dolphins at Biscuits & Blues brings the guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist, and composer’s wildly inventive progressive-rock project to an intimate San Francisco stage. A member of...
$30
King David
September 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United States
King David at Black Cat brings the Lagos-born, San Francisco-based vocalist and his full band for a night of voice-led, genre-bending soul that runs through gospel fire, jazz harmony, funk...
$20
Naama
September 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States
New York vocalist Naama brings her elegant, emotionally direct take on classic jazz to Mr. Tipple’s, joined by Charles Chen on piano, Nico Martinez on bass, and Brian Fishler on...
$15