Adam Shulman Organ Trio celebrates the Hammond B-3 tradition at Mr. Tipples, featuring Adam Shulman on organ, Jack Riordan on guitar, and Andre Sumelius on drums. A longtime anchor of the San Francisco jazz community, Shulman has performed with artists including Bobby Hutcherson, Miguel Zenón, Stefon Harris, Dayna Stephens, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra, while...
Experience the high-energy, genre-defying sound of The Smokedaddies at Tupelo. Known as the Bay Area’s premier Soul Cover Jam Band, this ensemble specializes in a kaleidoscope of musical styles, ensuring...
Black Cat presents a rare convergence of two major voices in modern jazz, each shaped by the towering legacy of John Coltrane yet speaking in distinct musical languages of their own. Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery brings a sound critics have called a "contemporary mix of Coltrane, Shorter and Henderson influences,” powerful, passionate, and unmistakably...
Wendy DeWitt plays boogie woogie and blues on the National and International blues scene. And you can see her at the Saloon. With Kirk Harwood, Wendy is a two-time regional...
David M’Ore is a blues-rock guitarist and vocalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area who appears at The Saloon. Born in Argentina, he blends traditional blues with British-influenced hard...
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, expressive voice sitting right on top of the clink of glassware and low conversation. It’s an intimate, song‑forward set that feels equally at home as...
Austin Wazz (Austin Wasielewski) is the lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist of Analog Dog, a San Francisco-based psychedelic indie-disco band he co-founded with Rob Nicol, appearing at The Grove. His solo sets draw on the band's signature blend of dance-heavy grooves and socially conscious songwriting, bringing an energetic, groove-forward sound to the café's laid-back neighborhood...
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 Beach’s unofficial “resident joy‑makers,” blurring the line between band and audience as people pause, sing along, or dance on the sidewalk. Whether you are enjoying a...
Patrick Wolff’s Swinging Organ Quartet brings the hard-grooving sound of late-1950s and early-1960s organ jazz to Mr. Tipples. Saxophonist Wolff is joined by Adam Shulman on Hammond B-3 organ, Jack Tone Riordan on guitar, and Miles Turk on drums, drawing inspiration from classic collaborations such as Shirley Scott with Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis and Lou Donaldson...
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...
Cyril Guiraud brings a truly international perspective to The Deluxe — a French-born saxophonist, producer, and composer based between San Francisco and Paris, he has recorded and performed alongside luminaries...
Black Cat presents a rare convergence of two major voices in modern jazz, each shaped by the towering legacy of John Coltrane yet speaking in distinct musical languages of their own. Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery brings a sound critics have called a "contemporary mix of Coltrane, Shorter and Henderson influences,” powerful, passionate, and unmistakably...
Tammy Hall — It’s All About the Groove! at Keys Jazz Bistro finds the Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and educator exploring the music of Rodney Franklin, Tania Maria, Ahmad Jamal, and...
Patrick Wolff’s Swinging Organ Quartet brings the hard-grooving sound of late-1950s and early-1960s organ jazz to Mr. Tipples. Saxophonist Wolff is joined by Adam Shulman on Hammond B-3 organ, Jack...
Georgia Blues Band at Sheba Piano Lounge brings a soulful, guitar-driven blend of traditional blues, R&B, and upbeat shuffles to the Fillmore. Led by vocalist and harmonica player Georgia Jackson, the band channels Chicago and West Coast blues traditions through groove-heavy, improvisational performances.
Two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia and Quentin Navia are joined by master violinist Georges Lammam, dancers and dancing. Their performances blend the charango (a traditional ten-string instrument), haunting sounds...
Benny Amon brings the vibrant, emotional sounds of classic jazz trios to Stookey's Blue Room — a San Francisco-based bandleader and sideman who specializes in the rich piano trio traditions of the 1930s through 50s, drawing on the music of Ahmad Jamal, Erroll Garner, Art Tatum, Clarence Profit, and many more. Joining him are two...
Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music, gutbucket...
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...
Ladies and Gentemen, introducing Fog City Swing! The bay area's newest and hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. This seven piece ensemble will transport you to the 1940’s, it is truly the world’s smallest big band! Fog City Swing is...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge — featuring Lavay Smith (Vocals) Brad Leali on alto saxophone, and Adam Shulman on Hammond organ, three veteran San Francisco-based jazz musicians and longtime collaborators most notably known as members of the Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet...
Luke Westbrook Jazz Trio is a modern jazz group led by San Francisco–born guitarist Luke Westbrook, appearing at The Royale. Drawing on early experiences in educational jazz programs and appearances at events like the Monterey Jazz Festival and SF Jazz Festival’s Grammy in the Schools, Westbrook has become a first‑call guitarist on the Bay Area...
Adam Klipple Soul Quintet brings a wild, funky organ-driven set to Mr. Tipples, featuring John Palowitch on sax, Joel Behrman on trombone, Brian Sheu on guitar, Henry Plumb on drums, and Adam Klipple on organ. A pianist, organist, and arranger who has performed with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Veronica Swift, and Lauryn Hill, Klipple reworks...
Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of “Ritmo y Voz”, where the deep-rooted traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz meet the power of dynamic vocals at Keys Jazz Bistro. This high-energy performance...
Get ready for an electrifying night as Hot Einstein takes the stage at Tupelo for one of their legendary residency sets. Known for their primordial urge to bring the roll...