The Lisa Kindred Band carries on the spirit and repertoire of beloved Mill Valley–based blues, folk, and rock singer Lisa Kindred, whose roots stretch from the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene to decades shaping the Bay Area blues community. At The Saloon, the band keeps her legacy alive with sets steeped in classic blues, roots,...
Jose Simioni Trio's improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
The Grove welcomes Tom Conneely & Birds of Paradise — a twang-driven rock and roll outfit from San Francisco whose music blends practiced song craft and guitar-driven exploration steeped in the Bakersfield sound. Drawing on influences from Buck Owens to Arthur Russell, their hypnotic twang and Beach Boys-inspired harmonies have sold out shows across the...
The 12 String Duet appears at the Rite Spot. It is a smaller subset of the Twelve String Roulette, a San Francisco-based tin-pan-django-classical band. The group features a rotating collective of musicians, which inspired the "Roulette" name as the lineup and genres shift regularly.
Le Jazz Hot, the local trio/quartet incarnation of the Hot Club of San Francisco, brings spirited Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli-style jazz to Scopo Divino every Wednesday from 6:00–9:00 PM. Led by guitarist Paul “Pazzo” Mehling, the group channels the acoustic string swing of 1930s Paris—often with guitar, bass, clarinet, and violin—in a dinner-and-wine setting...
Eden Brent at Biscuits and Blues brings a piano-pounding, juke-joint-rooted blend of Mississippi blues, boogie-woogie, soul, and jazz. The Mississippi native is an award-winning pianist, vocalist, and songwriter whose honors include the 2025 Pinetop Perkins Piano Player award and the 2026 Traditional Blues Female Artist (Koko Taylor Award); her recent album Getaway Blues continues that...
Sam Rudin Quartet at Mr. Tipples brings pianist Sam Rudin’s explosive blend of jazz and blues to the stage with Charles McNeal on saxophone, Essiet Essiet on bass, and Jeremy Steinkoler on drums. Known as “Hurricane Sam,” Rudin developed his high-energy style as a solo performer and leader of Hurricane Sam & the Hotshots, and...
Nate Gilbreath and Alan Jones’s OHANA Collective at Black Cat showcases a young San Francisco quintet co-led by trombonist Nate Gilbreath and bassist Alan Jones, taking its name from the Hawaiian word for family. Gilbreath is a 2025 graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Roots, Jazz, and American Music program, where he studied with...
“Dave Brubeck was not only a ground-breaking jazz pianist, composer and bandleader, but was also an outspoken advocate for civil rights and international diplomacy at many critical moments in American...
Break up the work week with an evening of live jazz at Ti Piacera! Every Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, this cozy Polk Street destination hosts a rotating selection of talented local jazz ensembles. While the specific band changes from week to week, you can always expect a high-quality musical experience featuring some...
Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang, a bit, a drink, a dance, or the opportunity to play with some fantastic local talent. Bring your horn, strings, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
Ian Alexander brings a touch of refined elegance to the Sheba Piano Lounge. Known for his lyrical touch and tasteful arrangements, pianist Ian Alexander leads an ensemble that perfectly bridges the gap between classic jazz standards and contemporary exploration. Set within the warm, tropical-inspired interior of the Fillmore’s premier jazz destination, this performance offers a...
Patrick Wolff brings a lifetime of deep jazz immersion to The Deluxe, joined by a stellar quartet — Adam Shulman on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass, and Sylvia Cuenca on drums. A saxophone and clarinet player with a distinguished history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco, Wolff has performed or...
Wacky Wednesdays in Kerouac Alley brings a wildly creative outdoor rock and punk party to one of San Francisco's most legendary blocks every Wednesday from mid-June through Halloween, 7–10pm. Sponsored by the iconic Vesuvio Cafe and hosted by artist Jeremy Fish and Freddie Levy, this rotating lineup of rock and punk bands transforms the historic...
Turn your midweek slump into a vibe at Persona SF! Every Wednesday at 8 PM, the Magic School Busk brings an electrifying fusion of Funk, Soul, Latin, Afro, and more to keep the energy high all night long. Let the rhythm elevate your evening as this dynamic collective delivers a genre-blending experience that’s impossible to...
This is a drop in jazz jam session, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
Various young Bay Area musicians come together for live Jazz at Local Edition!
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...
The Peninsula Project brings its high-energy, trombone-led jazz to Comstock Saloon. Featuring Rick Brown on trombone, Jeremy Leber on piano, Carl Herder on bass, and Garry Williams on drums, the quartet combines swinging standards, bluesy grooves, and boogie-woogie rhythms in the historic North Beach venue.
Jazz vocalist, arranger and songwriter Emily Day Swingtet appear at the Dawn Club. As “one of the major singers in her field” (Scott Yanow, Syncopated Times), Emily's voice carries the history of American music. On stage, she combines her deep knowledge of jazz with her whiskey-tinged timber and vocal acrobatics — simultaneously wild and precise....
Harlan Records welcomes Fault Line Trio — one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic and innovative crossover jazz projects, serving up a blend of swing, R&B, and sophisticated grooves in an intimate listening‑room setting. Featuring Jay Sanders on piano and keys, Lukas Vesely on bass, and Brian Fishler on drums, this modern jazz piano trio...
Eden Brent at Biscuits and Blues brings a piano-pounding, juke-joint-rooted blend of Mississippi blues, boogie-woogie, soul, and jazz. The Mississippi native is an award-winning pianist, vocalist, and songwriter whose honors include the 2025 Pinetop Perkins Piano Player award and the 2026 Traditional Blues Female Artist (Koko Taylor Award); her recent album Getaway Blues continues that...
Karina Denike and Michael McIntosh appear at the Rite Spot. They are prominent, long-time collaborative musicians based in the San Francisco Bay Area and frequently perform together as a dynamic musical duo and as core members of the vintage jazz and swing ensemble, The Cottontails
Alexandra Rieloff Trio at Paris 75 brings jazz standards, smooth bossa nova, and evocative boleros to North Beach’s intimate, French-inspired lounge. With Mark Holzinger on guitar and Rob Bassinette on bass, the trio delivers polished, heartfelt music suited to a refined late-night setting.
