Nilo Ayele is a vocalist and songwriter appearing at Amélie in Polk Gulch. His music blends reggae, jazz, pop, rock, funk, and Brazilian rhythms into a modern, groove‑oriented set that fits the wine bar’s intimate, conversational atmosphere.
Emmett Van Leer is a jazz pianist and composer from Providence, Rhode Island. Studying with Helen Sung and Edward Simon at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Emmett’s music is also influenced by pianists such as Andrew Hill, Geri Allen, and Thelonious Monk. At Stookey’s Blue Room he and his trio will be playing original music,...
Kathy Stephan brings torch songs, swing standards, and a touch of twang to the Comstock Saloon’s polished‑but‑raucous barroom. Her voice leans into the room’s natural reverb, floating over brushed drums, piano, and upright bass while cocktails clink and the lights stay low. Expect classic tunes, a few deep‑cut surprises, and the kind of between‑song banter...
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...
Sheldon Alexander is a professional drummer, educator, and composer from the bay area that specializes in Jazz, R&B, Funk, Soul and other Afro-Rooted genres. With his strong musical background, he...
WestSide Jazz Club performs at Local Edition. This is a high-energy quartet known for blending traditional jazz with funk, soul, and Latin rhythms. The Band: Fronted by tenor saxophonist and vocalist Scotty...
Chris Siebert on the Hammond Organ and the legendary saxophonist Jules Broussard! Prepare to be transported into a "Twin Peaks" dreamscape of deep red lighting and vintage curiosities at The...
The Patrick Wolff Quartet plays classic jazz in a classic bar, The Redwood Room of the Clift Hotel. With Adam Shulman, Eric Markowitz, and Andre Sumelius.
Contemporary jazz pianist, keyboardist, composer and longtime Jazzschool faculty member Peter Horvath appears at Mr. Tipples. Born in Budapest, Hungary, he attended the Bela Bartok Conservatory of Music before relocating...
Fog City Swing at Keys Jazz Bistro is a San Francisco seven-piece ensemble co-led by trumpeter Daniel Herrera and saxophonist Greg Johnson, which calls itself “the world’s smallest big band.”...
A wide-ranging night of musical and comic performances led by Matt Berkeley at Tupelo. Matt Berkeley & The Electrictronic Folk is a San Francisco Bay Area-based group known for playing...
San Francisco! Get yourself off the couch and move it on up to BBR—Robby D and the EFG’s are hitting it hard all night long kicking off at 8:30pm until...
Appearing at the Black Cat, Veotis Latchison is an innovative songwriter, producer, and vocalist from Oakland, California. His artistic expression is deeply influenced by a mix of hip hop, R&B,...
The Lucky Losers are a San Francisco–based blues‑soul band fronted by vocalist Cathy Lemons and harmonica player/vocalist Phil Berkowitz. Their Lucky Losers lineup at The Saloon features Jon Otis on...
Mike Henderson, dubbed “the Blues Professor” by John Lee Hooker, is a veteran blues guitarist, singer, and bandleader who holds a monthly afternoon slot at The Saloon, San Francisco’s oldest...
Katy Stephan’s residency at Comstock Saloon turns the room into a small, candlelit listening space. At the piano she blends jazz‑inflected originals with reimagined standards and art‑pop tunes, her clear,...
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...
The Magic School Busk holds weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window at the corner of Stockton and Columbus. This high‑energy busking collective has become one of North...
The Tristan Cappel Quintet appears at Mr. Tipples. Adam Hersh | Piano Brian Juarez | Bass Myles Martin | Drums Tristan Cappel | Reeds Tickets: $15-30
Hipsteria is one of San Francisco’s favorite jazz, soul and party bands! Members of Hipsteria have included some of music’s legendary musicians! Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and some vocals...
Bay Area blues dynamo JC Smith is an award-winning guitarist, singer, and bandleader celebrated for his electrifying Gibson 335 tone and soulful stage presence. A fixture of the blues scene,...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Emily Day & Cosmo Alleycats. Cosmo Alleycats draws from several decades of exhilarating American music, along with inspired originals, to deliver a fun and engaging performance....
Appearing at the Black Cat, Greg Abate is an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, and composer known for his fiery bebop and hard-bop style. A Berklee-trained musician, he performed early in...
The Tristan Cappel Quintet appears at Mr. Tipples. Adam Hersh | Piano Brian Juarez | Bass Myles Martin | Drums Tristan Cappel | Reeds Tickets: $15-30
The Joshi Marshall Project will be performing at Bird & Beckett with music from bebop to Bob Dylan, including selections from Joshi’s 2009 debut album “In the Light.” Joshi had...