Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of “Ritmo y Voz”, where the deep-rooted traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz meet the power of dynamic vocals at Keys Jazz Bistro. This high-energy performance features an all-star lineup, including guitarist Kai Lyons, percussion master Ernesto, bassist Mazar, and the incomparable Einar Leliebre Nuñez, whose fiery rhythms and soaring voice...
Richard Howell - John Coltrane Tribute at Mr. Tipples features Howell on tenor saxophone, Frank Martin on piano, Ron Belcher on bass, and Deszon Claiborne on drums. A longtime Bay Area saxophonist, composer, and educator, Howell approaches Coltrane’s legacy through what he calls “Bridge Music”—jazz that connects listeners across generations and backgrounds, rooted in the...
Joe Block Quintet at Black Cat celebrates the pianist, composer, and bandleader's debut album There Is Always Hope — his first record built entirely from original compositions, released September 25 on Jazz at Lincoln Center's Blue Engine Records after seven years of writing and collaboration. Block is a finalist for the American Pianists Association's prestigious...
The Get Tight at The Deluxe brings instrumental funk and soul straight from Portland, Oregon, featuring guitarist Xan McCurdy (Cake), Hammond B3 organist Garth Klippert (Fruit Bats), bassist Allen Hunter (Eels, Ural Thomas & The Pain), and drummer Adam Beam. Built around tight danceable rhythms, warm vintage organ lines, and infectious guitar grooves, the seasoned...
The Porkchop Express at The Riptide brings a veteran San Francisco Americana band with more than two decades of rootsy, high-energy performance behind it. Their sound tosses folk, outlaw country, and rock ’n’ roll into a distinctly honky-tonk mix, powered by country harmonies, fiddle, lap steel, mandolin and ukulele, garage-rock guitar, and a punk-leaning rhythm...
Jinx Jones brings high-octane rockabilly, twangy surf, and vintage rock and roll energy to The Saloon, turning San Francisco’s oldest bar into a late-night guitar party. Known for deep love...
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,...
Armen Krakirian is an accomplished trumpeter and private teacher based in the Bay Area, California. Holding a degree in Jazz Trumpet Performance from Oberlin Conservatory (2023), Armen's musical journey has been enriched under the mentorship of the renowned jazz virtuoso, Dr. Eddie Henderson. Passionate about both performance and education, Armen has shared the stage with...
Cristian Eck at Keys Jazz Bistro features guitarist, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Christian Eck performing a Sunday brunch set. Emerging from the Chicago blues and rhythm scene, Eck blends blues, soul, and jazz into dynamic arrangements of classic material alongside unexpected cross-genre departures.
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 breezy elegance of a classic French bistro. Set against the backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most iconic shopping corridors, this event offers a high-fidelity...
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 corner of Stockton and Columbus, this high-energy busking collective captures the spontaneous spirit of the neighborhood. The performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and...
The Deluxe welcomes the Scott Larson Quartet — a straight‑ahead Bay Area jazz ensemble led by trombonist Scott Larson, long known for channeling the fiery hard‑bop sound that lit up the 1960s New York jazz scene. With tightly swinging rhythm, melodic horn lines, and a repertoire steeped in standards and classic hard‑bop language, the quartet...
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 into microphones for a live crowd. It’s an intermediate-to-advanced level session that brings together the best of the Bay Area’s roots and bluegrass community, turning...
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 jam welcomes professional musicians and budding artists alike to jump in and play. Grab a drink, a bite, hit the dance floor, and bring your...
Joe Newsman and the Bluesmen perform at Tupelo on Sunday, 4-7pm joined by Jules Broussard on saxophone and Ned Boynton on guitar. Expect brass-forward blues and R&B that feels right at home in North Beach.
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 blues advocate. The core band members typically include Mark Naftalin on keyboards, along with a rotating lineup of top Bay Area blues musicians such as...
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 Francisco’s go‑to salsa destinations. Dancers and listeners can enjoy high‑energy salsa sets with sweeping Bay views, evening breezes, and a casual outdoor vibe, with a...
Tony Johnson Quartet at Bird & Beckett features veteran San Francisco drummer Tony Johnson alongside Charlie McCarthy on saxophone, Sam Cady on piano, and Chuck Bennett on bass for the bookshop’s Sunday Happy Hour on October 18. A longtime presence on the city’s jazz scene and a resident bandleader at Bird & Beckett, Johnson brings...
Sea Lion Jazz at Maggie & Mac’s features guitarist Jordan Samuels and bassist Ken Miller for an intimate evening of straight-ahead jazz in the Inner Sunset. Created by Miller, the project reflects his deep roots in both jazz and orchestral music: he has performed with artists including Branford Marsalis, Pharaoh Sanders, Mimi Fox, and George...
Settle into a Sunday evening that feels straight out of a New Orleans daydream as Gaucho brings their signature hot-club–inspired jazz to Brenda’s French Soul Food. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the band turns the Polk Street institution into a warm, swinging supper room, mixing Django-style gypsy jazz, classic standards, and soulful improvisations that...
Rhonda Benin at Keys Jazz Bistro brings a jazz, soul, and blues-inflected set of Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers favorites, classic standards, and original songs. The acclaimed Bay Area vocalist is joined by Grant Levin on piano, Ron Belcher on bass, and Leon Joyce Jr. on drums. Two Shows: 5pm and 7pm
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 𝗱𝗮𝘆
Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in the sultry, soulful sounds of the Alexandra Rieloff Trio at Otherwise Brewing. Known for her versatile background as a choreographer and filmmaker, Brooklyn-born Chilean...
Lara Louise and her band at Mr. Tipples features the Dutch-born vocalist alongside John R. Burr on piano, Erik Jekabson on trumpet, Gawain Mathews on guitar, Dan Feiszli on bass,...
Twango SF plays every Sunday evening at Etcetera Wine bar. This gypsy jazz group that plays hot swing music in the style of Django Reinhardt.