Tiffany Austin brings her celebrated voice and deep reverence for jazz history to Keys Jazz Bistro for Ella and Ellington — a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and her greatest collaborators, including Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. Hailed by KQED as "one of the country's best jazz singers," Austin is a vocalist, composer, educator, and UC...
Honey Island Swamp Band brings their thrilling, roots-soaked sound to the Boom Boom Room — formed in San Francisco in 2005 in the wake of Hurricane Katrina before relocating back...
Hard-swinging New York tenor saxophone with fire, feel, and a deep connection to the jazz tradition. Every generation produces a handful of young musicians who make seasoned listeners stop and...
The Dave Matthews Blues Band performs at The Saloon. Established in 2002 by David S. Matthews, an East Bay harmonica player (since 1982), the band plays standard blues covers such...
II Funk ky Shu’s wit Nu Soles plays at Tupelo. This powerhouse R&B soul, and funk ensemble has become a cornerstone of the North Beach live music scene. Led by...
Adam Shulman brings his swinging organ trio to Keys Jazz Bistro — a San Francisco jazz institution since arriving in the city in 2002, Shulman is one of the most...
Steve Lucky’s Hammond Cheese Combo at Mr. Tipples brings Steve Lucky’s greasy, groovy Hammond B3 soul‑jazz into one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms, with Miss Carmen Getit on guitar and vocals, Kamrin Ortiz on tenor saxophone, and Tim Bulkley on drums. This isn’t your everyday organ combo sandwich: the band leans into 60s...
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...
Jazz Odyssey Trio at The Deluxe features pianist Matt Clark, bassist Ollie Dudek, and drummer Bryan Bowman bringing modern, straight‑ahead jazz to one of San Francisco’s most intimate listening rooms....
Lea Sweet at Biscuits and Blues showcases a powerhouse Tina Turner tribute vocalist and Bay Area Hall of Fame inductee known for her dynamic range, soulful tone, and electrifying stage...
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...
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...
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...
Returning to Keys Jazz Bistro, Suzanna Smith fronts another stellar ensemble to work her magic around the Peggy Lee songbook. “There are relatively few contemporary female vocalists who evoke Peggy Lee, at least not genuinely. Suzanna Smith numbers among that rare ilk. That Smith sounds like Lee — slightly breathy and warmly sensual 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:...
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...
Le Jazz Hot brings the romance and fire of 1930s Parisian jazz to The Grove, celebrating the pioneering music of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli with a trio. The all-string instrumentation mirrors the original Hot Club de France, but Mehling's innovative arrangements and original compositions keep the music vital and alive — earning praise from...
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...
Confluence at Mr. Tipples brings a chamber‑like modern jazz sound into one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms, led by saxophonist Matt Zebley alongside Jody Ferber on cello, Bob...
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...
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.
Waystone welcomes the Alex So Trio. As a recent grad from Cal, Alex has decided to put his STEM degree to use and become a freelance artist. While in school,...