The Heeters at The Deluxe bring a Bay Area Soul, R&B, and Funk sound built around deep grooves, tightly arranged three-part harmonies, and uplifting original songs. The band features Tom Quell on vocals and guitar, Nadav Beary on drums, and California Honeydrops members Lorenzo Loera on keys and Miles Blackwell on bass; Quell and Loera...
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. If you didn’t catch their Saturday North Beach New Orleans at the Savoy Tivoli, you have a second chance.
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...
Ben Stolorow, piano; Peter Barshay, bass; Vince Lateano, drums. Part of the Bird & Beckett Jazz in the Bookshop (Sundays 5–7pm). Seating is limited — reservations recommended: 415-586-3733. Suggested contribution: $20–30; students $10–15; younger kids free.
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...
Gunhild Carling at Biscuits & Blues showcases the Swedish singer, multi-instrumentalist, and entertainer known for exuberant, old-school Jazz and Swing performances. Carling moves between trombone, trumpet, bagpipes, piano, harmonica, and other instruments—sometimes several in one number—while singing, tap dancing, and drawing on the theatrical spirit of Vaudeville; she has appeared with the Count Basie Orchestra...
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 vocalist Alexandra Rieloff brings a cinematic elegance to her jazz performances. This intimate set will feature a timeless repertoire of Jazz Standards, Bossa Nova, and...
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.
Hipsteria brings its lively blend of jazz, soul, swing, and party music to Belle Cora. Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and vocals, the San Francisco group draws on a rotating lineup of seasoned players and a repertoire that ranges from jazz standards and blues to R&B, bossa nova, funk, and dance classics.
Jaycie Grady leads a modern jazz trio at Waystone, bringing the energetic, improvisation-first approach of a drummer, composer, teacher, and frequent Bay Area collaborator. A San Diego native studying in the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Roots, Jazz, and American Music program, Grady plays with local groups including Mare, Oddity, Veotis Latchison, and Galileo and...
Danny’s Live Dead at The Deluxe features drummer and former Terrapin Crossroads regular Danny Luehring leading a popular Northern California Grateful Dead cover band and jam ensemble in an intimate San Francisco room. Known for keeping the spirit of the NorCal jam scene alive, the group brings its shifting, all‑star lineup—regularly heard at Wednesday jam...
Lady Stout & Nurenssnce at Black Cat bring a voice-led, genre-bending set of soul, jazz, gospel, and rock to San Francisco for a three-night residency built on deep grooves and fearless improvisation. Lady Stout has shared stages with Robert Glasper, Chris Dave, Derrick Hodge, Ledisi, Alicia Keys, Patti LaBelle, Anderson .Paak, Durand Bernarr, Keyon Harrold,...
Alberto Gutierrez is a Spanish guitarist and vocalist appearing at Amélie in Polk Gulch. He is one half of the duo Dos Bandoleros. His sets draw on the blend of Latin‑rooted rhythms and acoustic songcraft, bringing a warm, intimate energy that pairs naturally with Amélie’s relaxed wine bar atmosphere.
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...
Mateo Peligroso brings 7‑string funk guitar and bass to The Riptide on September 20 at 7:30 pm, locking into deep grooves that put the rhythm section front and center. A self-described rhythm section specialist, he plays a custom instrument from the Hybrid Guitars Co., letting him cover bass and guitar roles at the same time—perfect...
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...
End your week with a rhythmic bang at the Sunday Artist Series, a weekly institution at Tupelo that transforms North Beach into a soulful dance party. Hosted by the versatile Shawn Stein, this residency is built around an "all-pro" house band that provides a world-class foundation for a rotating cast of the Bay Area’s most...
The Blues Jam at Swig is a longstanding, open-format Sunday blues session where players and singers can bring an instrument, sign up, and join the house band. Currently led by guitarist and vocalist Adam Fumarola, the Industry Night jam emphasizes spontaneous collaboration, deep blues grooves, and a welcoming community atmosphere for both musicians and listeners.
Lady Stout & Nurenssnce at Black Cat bring a voice-led, genre-bending set of soul, jazz, gospel, and rock to San Francisco for a three-night residency built on deep grooves and fearless improvisation. Lady Stout has shared stages with Robert Glasper, Chris Dave, Derrick Hodge, Ledisi, Alicia Keys, Patti LaBelle, Anderson .Paak, Durand Bernarr, Keyon Harrold,...
The Blazers return to The Saloon in North Beach with a set rooted in electric West Coast and Chicago blues traditions, maintaining the steady rhythmic feel long associated with Grant...