Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound, a uniquely American concoction, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more....
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...
Cody Steinmann’s Stray Bullet Blues at Mr Tipples brings the Minneapolis-based guitarist and composer’s original music to a jazz quartet setting. Steinmann blends blues, contemporary jazz fusion, and rock, using...
My Dog Jack at The Deluxe brings a San Francisco folk band’s cold-coast take on western music to two shows: with Mae Powell on Friday and The Good Bad on Saturday. Drawing on years spent playing folk, jazz, and bluegrass around the Bay Area, the group has returned to songwriting with catchy original tunes, acoustic...
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...
Jaz Sawyer Quartet at Mr Tipples continues a musical tribute to John Coltrane’s centennial. Haight-Ashbury–raised drummer Jaz Sawyer leads James Mahone on saxophone, Maya Kronfield on piano, and David Ewell...
Hank Maninger and the Jukebox Charlies at The Deluxe. Hank Maninger is a musician and music teacher who plays guitar and sings in his bands Nashville Honeymoon and Hank Maninger...
Marcus Shelby Quartet Celebrates Monk and Trane at Keys Jazz Bistro honors two innovators of modern jazz: pianist-composer Thelonious Monk and saxophonist John Coltrane. San Francisco bassist and bandleader Marcus...
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.
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...
Joe Warner Trio at Mr Tipples brings Bay Area pianist Joe Warner’s deep groove and wide-ranging jazz style to an intimate piano-trio setting. Joined by Nat Reeves on bass and Jemal Ramirez on drums, Warner moves between jazz standards, blues, ballads, and swing with the rhythmic energy that has also made him a longtime pianist...
My Dog Jack at The Deluxe brings a San Francisco folk band’s cold-coast take on western music to two shows: with Mae Powell on Friday and The Good Bad on Saturday. Drawing on years spent playing folk, jazz, and bluegrass around the Bay Area, the group has returned to songwriting with catchy original tunes, acoustic...
Pacific Drive at The Riptide brings a traditional-bluegrass set to the Ocean Beach–adjacent roots-music bar. The Riptide’s programming is particularly associated with bluegrass, honky-tonk, blues, and country, making it a...
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...
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...
Otherwise Brewing welcomes the Matt Bae Jazz Trio — led by San Francisco‑based jazz pianist Matthew Bae, whose roots in classical piano and viola, chamber music, orchestra, and American Gamelan...
Rumi Abe Trio at The Deluxe features San Francisco-based pianist Rumi Abe, who developed her jazz playing on Tokyo’s busy club scene before moving to the Bay Area in 2024. With bass and drums, she brings her compositions and improvisational style to an intimate piano-trio setting.
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...
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...
