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.
Small Mission club, big Cuban sound. Guajirón brings its vintage Cuban pop and tropical jazz to Muddy Waters for an intimate Thursday set of Afro-Cuban son, danceable salsa, and jazz. Settle in at a table or use the small dance area—this is close-up live music in the heart of the Mission.
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,...
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, […]
Dirty Works Jazz Jam and Burlesque featuring Raya Rose at Paris 75 pairs a polished, high-energy jazz jam with a live burlesque performance from Raya, appearing with the band from...
Mike Olmos has become one the most in demand jazz musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area while maintaining a frequent national and international performance/touring schedule. In the Bay, Mike has been performing with various bands such as the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Pete Escovedo, Wil Blades, Eddie Roberts, Jubu and Legally Blynd. When in town he can be found hosting and joining jam sessions at local clubs. He has had the privilege of performing with Rosemary Clooney, Etta James, Michael Buble and many other great talents. He can be heard on […]
Jazz Trio, Jason Movrich & Friends playing their Blues, Soul and Funk tunes at Local Edition. Jason Movrich vocals and guitar Joe Carusi on drums Eric Goodwill on bass
The Royale welcomes Bodega Kat — serving up a lush blend of soul, pop, oldies, and R&B in an intimate, feel‑good night of timeless melodies and groove‑forward favorites, now set...
High Noon Drifters at Swig delivers rocking Americana with a distinctly Westward gaze: guitar-forward, dance-floor-ready roots music that pairs classic rock ’n’ roll spirit with country-tinged swagger. The San Francisco group’s live set is positioned as a boot-kicking, high-energy night rather than a restrained listening-room performance.
Jinx Jones and the Kingtones at Tupelo delivers a high-energy night of rockabilly, rock ’n’ roll, Americana, surf guitar, and greaser jazz. Led by guitarist Jinx Jones, the power trio...
The Kuumba Experience at Black Cat brings a rhythm-forward, improvisation-driven set to San Francisco for a two-night residency, its name drawn from the principle of Kuumba — to create, to leave something more beautiful behind. Drums, keys, bass, guitar, and vocals move as one across jazz, R&B, funk, soul, and fusion, opening into a fluid, in-the-moment set built around real-time creation. The band is led by producer and drummer Jordan McGowan and musical director/keyboardist Jamie Hawkins, with bassist Vernon Hall, lead vocalist Skylar, guitarist Jeriko Blaq, and creative director Wayne Jackson.
Takezo (Yoshinobu Takeda) is a rhythm and blues singer and guitarist who appears at The Saloon in North Beach. Born in Kagawa and raised in Kyoto, he began singing in...
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, and Noname, with appearances at Carnegie Hall, NPR Tiny Desk, the GRAMMY Awards, the BET Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, plus a collaboration with De La Soul. She's backed by Nurenssnce — bassist and musical director Dan Winshall, drummer […]
West Coast Blues Revue brings a rotating crew of Bay Area blues players to The Saloon, led by guitarist and vocalist Hal Petcher. Expect raw, soulful electric blues, deep grooves,...
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,...
Ian Santillano is a Hayward-born Filipino-American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer appearing at The Grove. A second-generation genre-bending artist, he blends clever harmonies, soulful melodies, and vulnerable lyrics with exceptional guitar work, drawing on a range of influences to create an intimate, emotionally resonant set well suited to The Grove's relaxed neighborhood café atmosphere.
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...
Jacknife brings hard-hitting West Coast post-bop to The Deluxe as San Francisco saxophonist Steven Lugerner leads his formidable quintet through the music of jazz legend Jackie McLean — exploring tunes from McLean's seminal early- and mid-1960s Blue Note albums Jacknife, It's Time, Let Freedom Ring, and New Soil with the creative heat and searing intensity the music demands. Joining Lugerner are trumpeter JJ Kirkpatrick, pianist Richard Sears, bassist Garret Lang, and drummer Michael Mitchell — a collective that has toured internationally and bridged the New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco jazz scenes, with credits ranging from Albert "Tootie" Heath […]
Rebecca Coupe Franks at Mr. Tipples features the trumpeter and pianist alongside Nancy Heth on vocals and piano. Franks brings three decades of New York City jazz experience, including performances with Cab Calloway, Kenny Barron, and Lou Donaldson; she holds a master’s degree from the Eastman School of Music and has released eight albums of original compositions on her RCF Records label. Heth, a Santa Cruz–raised vocalist and pianist with a Musical Theater background, has performed throughout the Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz areas and appears regularly with Franks at MADSON Wine Bar. Two Shows: 6pm and 7:30pm 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 Hipsteria plays every Friday at Etcetera Wine bar.
Artur Menezes at Biscuits & Blues brings the Brazilian-born, Los Angeles–based guitarist, singer, and songwriter to the intimate 401 Mason Street club. An Albert King Award winner, Menezes delivers high-voltage live performances that unite fiery Blues guitar with Rock, Funk, and Soul, balancing expressive solos, melodic songwriting, and Brazilian-rooted rhythmic influence. Two shows: 6:30pm and 9pm. Tickets: $25-60
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, and Noname, with appearances at Carnegie Hall, NPR Tiny Desk, the GRAMMY Awards, the BET Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, plus a collaboration with De La Soul. She's backed by Nurenssnce — bassist and musical director Dan Winshall, drummer […]
Kenny Washington Quartet at Keys Jazz Bistro showcases the Oakland-based, New Orleans–born vocalist renowned for his supple tenor, formidable range, improvisational scatting, and emotionally direct interpretations of the Jazz songbook....
The Scott Foster Quartet is a jazz ensemble led by San Francisco-based guitarist and educator Scott Foster. Jim Peterson, saxophone; Scott Foster, guitar; Dan Seamans, bass; Tom Hasset, drums
The Sheba Sound Collective brings together some of Sheba Piano Lounge's favorite Bay Area musicians for a night of upbeat jazz in the heart of the Fillmore. The rotating lineup draws on the deep pool of local talent that calls Sheba home, delivering an energetic, community-driven set in one of San Francisco's most intimate listening rooms.