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...
Caelan Cardello Trio at Black Cat brings the rising New York pianist to San Francisco for a three-night residency of sharp interplay, modern swing, and serious piano fire. Cardello has already shared stages and creative spaces with Christian McBride, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jack DeJohnette, Ravi Coltrane, Paquito D'Rivera, Bruce Hornsby, and Dave Kikoski, and is...
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 natural setting for the band’s acoustic, string-band sound.
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...
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 sensory experience where the "restless melodicism" of local jazz meets the refined flavors of France. Featuring the Dewayne Oakley Blues Ensemble This weekend’s soundtrack is provided by the seasoned mastery of Dewayne Oakley and Ralph Nelson. As cornerstones of the Bay Area music scene, this duo […]
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 improvisational Jazz. Drawing from the "busking" tradition of New Orleans and the European "Hot Club" sound, the ensemble specializes in acoustic music that is both technically brilliant and completely unpretentious. The line-up is fluid, often featuring a "who’s who" of local instrumentalists who bring a "restless […]
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 give his playing a rich, multidimensional depth. Performing in settings from intimate duos to larger ensembles, he brings a continuous study of the jazz language and ever‑evolving interpretations to each performance, offering thoughtful, modern takes on the tradition in a warm, neighborhood brewery setting.
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 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 Bernal Heights tavern into a high-energy honky-tonk for three hours every week. The Performance Format: This session is specifically designed as a "on-stage" experience. Musicians are encouraged to step up to the mic, fostering a professional yet welcoming atmosphere that bridges the gap between a […]
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 instrument — all levels are welcome and the stage is yours.
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 20 cover charge for entry (21+).
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 pair perfectly with beignets, biscuits, and Creole comfort food. It’s an easygoing, come-as-you-are hang: grab a table, order your favorites from the Brenda’s menu, and let Gaucho’s guitars, bass, and horns carry you through a lazy, joyfully unhurried Sunday night.
Lori Carsillo at Keys Jazz Bistro brings an intimate, understated approach to vocal jazz. The Bay Area singer draws on the Great American Songbook, shaping familiar songs with thoughtful phrasing and a storyteller’s attention to the lyrics. Influenced by Julie London, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bill Evans, Carsillo favors a warm, less-is-more sound that lets each song breathe. Two Shows: 5 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
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.
Dahveed Behroozi, Thomas Morgan & Jason Lewis at Mr Tipples brings an adventurous piano trio to an intimate jazz-club setting. San Jose–based pianist and composer Behroozi joins bassist Morgan and drummer Lewis in original music that draws on jazz, classical composition, and ambient textures. Their playing gives equal weight to the shape of each piece and the spontaneous exchanges between the three musicians. Two Shows 6 and 7:45pm Tickets: $15-30
Rhonda Sauce Quartet at Black Cat brings the Oakland vocalist and composer to San Francisco for a night of funky, soulful jazz colored by Brazilian influence and sharp original storytelling. Sauce's recent work includes a sold-out SF International Arts Festival premiere, a KCSM Studio 91 session, and appearances at SFJAZZ, Yoshi's, and the Fillmore Jazz Festival, with songs that take on love, loss, and life's foibles with charm and humor. She's anchored by veteran pianist and musical director Adam Klipple, alongside bassist Dan Feiszli and drummer Eric Garland.
Dave Easley at Specs brings a distinctive jazz voice to North Beach: pedal steel guitar. Born in Hawaii and based in New Orleans, Easley takes an instrument often associated with country music into jazz, blues, rock, and Americana, using its sustained, bending notes for lyrical improvisation. His solo performance puts that sound—and his range as a player—at the center of the room.
The Deluxe welcomes Night School with Torré Aledia on guitar — an all‑improv session led by the Filipino‑American bassist, producer, and composer who has become a key voice in the Bay Area’s neo‑soul, R&B, and jazz‑fusion scene. Known for hosting the bi‑weekly R&B jam “The Scene” and his free‑flowing “Night School” sessions, Torré brings the same deep‑groove sensibility and exploratory spirit to The Deluxe, turning the room into a late‑night laboratory for lush harmonies, pocket‑heavy rhythms, and spontaneous musical conversations.
Bohemian Knuckleboogie is a unique San Francisco an eclectic and high-octane mix of Blues, Funk, and Neo-soul playing weekly Sundays at Sheba Piano Lounge. Featuring Elaine Alt on Saxophone, Miles Spearman on Trumpet, Rob Bassinette on Bass, and Gary Williams on Drums. Bohemian Knuckleboogie carries on the torch for former band lead RIP Mike Pitre’s “blues for your shoes”, infusing traditional blues with modern, energetic instrumentation and distinctive vocals.
Berkeley-born Nashville Honeymoon brings its free-spirited California country and honky-tonk sound to The Riptide, led by songwriting and married duo Hank Maninger and Lynne Maes with Leor Beary and Tim Wagar. Pedal-steel master Joe Goldmark joins the group for its monthly First Sunday residency, adding classic country shimmer to originals and golden-age C&W favorites; doors are at 7 PM, a two-step lesson begins at 7:30 PM, and music starts at 8 PM.
Haymaker at Bird & Beckett is a new project from clarinetist Ben Goldberg, the Bay Area improviser who founded the New Klezmer Trio in 1992 — a group the San Francisco Chronicle credited with kicking open the door for radical experiments with Ashkenazi roots music — and has since made more than forty albums with...
Cap off your weekend with an electrifying explosion of rhythm as the Magic School Busk Latin Collective takes over Persona every Sunday night. While the "Busk" is famous for their daytime street-side swing in North Beach, their Sunday residency at this sleek Lower Nob Hill lounge pivots into a high-fidelity exploration of the Afro-Latin diaspora....
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 of the city’s up and coming funk, soul, and R&B ensembles. The Sound: From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, the stage belongs to a curated selection of live bands. The rotation frequently features bands such as Mark Maiden, Funky Sound Experience, Jay Neal, The Groove Foundation, […]