PHER at Black Cat brings the Oakland-born vocalist and songwriter — formerly recording as Chris Turner — to San Francisco for a two-show night of soul, jazz, R&B, and gospel powered by one of the Bay Area's most distinctive voices. PHER has recorded and performed with Jon Batiste, Esperanza Spalding, Snarky Puppy, Prince, Stevie Wonder,...
Sherri Roberts featuring Harvie S at Keys Jazz Bistro reunites the San Francisco vocalist with her longtime New York bassist collaborator for an evening of bop, standards, and cool-jazz–inflected song. Roberts is celebrated for an expressive yet musically precise style shaped by singers including June Christy, Chet Baker, and Helen Merrill, while Harvie S brings...
Darnell Cole and the Vibe at Biscuits & Blues brings Pasadena guitarist and vocalist Darnell “Big D” Cole’s powerful blues-rock trio to San Francisco. Backed by drummer Jit Chatterjee and bassist Elliot Lawrence, Cole moves from gospel-inflected intensity to Sly and the Family Stone–style funk, combining a hard-worked electric guitar, big vocals, and songs shaped...
Settle into a night of cool, sophisticated jazz with Trio Côtier at Sheba Lounge this evening! Trio Cotier is a Bay Area favorite known for their refined take on the classic jazz piano trio format. They bring an easy elegance to the room, blending equal parts swing, Latin, and traditional jazz textures. Their sound is...
Feel the heat with this Spanish duo as they bring back their fiery flamenco rumba sounds, infused with a latin twist to El Chato. It’s an authentic, pulse-pounding performance that redefines traditional rhythms
The Good Bad at The Deluxe brings a high-energy San Francisco newgrass band whose tight three-part harmonies and nimble string playing push traditional bluegrass toward a raucous, modern sound. Formed in 2010, the group blends bluegrass foundations with folk, country, rock ’n’ roll, and the occasional punky edge; its current five-piece lineup features mandolin/guitar, banjo,...
Larry Dunlap Duo at the Redwood Room features the Bay Area pianist, composer, and arranger in an intimate jazz setting at the Clift Royal Sonesta’s historic lounge. Dunlap’s work spans jazz, classical, and popular music, including major collaborations with Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth as well as artists such as Gerry Mulligan, Art...
Providence-born jazz pianist and composer Emmett Van Leer leads a piano-centered modern-jazz quartet at Stookey’s Blue Room on Thursday, September 10, from 8:00–10:30 PM, joined by Rabiah Kabir on flute, Jaycie Grady on drums, and Isaac Coyle on bass. Van Leer is currently studying at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music with pianists Helen Sung...
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, piano, and upright bass while cocktails clink and the lights stay low. Expect classic tunes, a few deep‑cut surprises, and the kind of between‑song banter...
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...
Dirty Works Jazz Jam at Paris 75 pairs a polished, high-energy jazz jam. Led by upright bassist Kyle Finley, the house band draws from bebop, hard bop, swing, and Latin jazz before welcoming local musicians to sit in.
Adam Klipple, who has been described as "a standout pianist who has gone to school on McCoy Tyner and Cecil Taylor and earned his degree," plays piano, Hammond organ, sampler, and a variety of vintage keyboards. He currently is a member of the legendary jazz rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears. He also currently performs...
WestSide Jazz Club performs at Local Edition. This is a high-energy quartet known for blending traditional jazz with funk, soul, and Latin rhythms. The Band: Fronted by tenor saxophonist and vocalist Scotty Silver (Scott Silverberg). The lineup typically includes John Watson (Guitar), Craig Kleinman (Bass), and Chris Gamper (Drums).
George Cole’s “George Meets Django” quartet brings the fiery, acoustic swing of Django Reinhardt to Mr. Tipple’s on Thursday, September 10, with shows at 7:00 and 8:45 PM. BAMMIE Award-winning guitarist Cole is joined by Valentino Cole on guitar and vocals, Anton Patzner on violin, and Fred Randolph on bass for jazz manouche standards and...
A wide-ranging night of musical and comic performances led by Matt Berkeley at Tupelo. Matt Berkeley & The Electrictronic Folk is a San Francisco Bay Area-based group known for playing a mix of dubfunk Soul music. The band features Matt Berkeley on keyboards and vocals, along with a rotating lineup that includes musicians like Dylan...
R Not Robots at Swig brings San Francisco rock ’n’ roll made “by humans for humans”: a high-energy mix of classic-rock covers and eclectic original songs. With members whose roots stretch from Amsterdam to New York and the Bay Area, the band ranges from ’60s rock touchstones such as the Doors to ’90s-minded alternative energy,...
The Saloon welcomes legendary blues firebird Cathy Lemons — a Dallas‑born vocalist and songwriter whose “velvety and hypnotic voice, resonant of a female Howlin’ Wolf” has mesmerized audiences for over 30 years. Drawing inspiration from Aretha Franklin, Lou Ann Barton, and Big Mama Thornton, she earned her stripes across Texas, recording with Anson Funderburgh, sharing...
Mike Henderson, dubbed “the Blues Professor” by John Lee Hooker, is a veteran blues guitarist, singer, and bandleader who holds a monthly afternoon slot at The Saloon, San Francisco’s oldest bar. His sets lean into electric Chicago and West Coast blues, with lived‑in vocals and sharp guitar work. It’s barroom blues at close range.
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...
The 3 Elements is the jazz-fusion project of Andre Mateo and Anthony Ferraro, bringing an energetic blend of improvisation, rhythmic groove, and contemporary fusion textures to The Grove.
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...
New York pianist-composer Alon Nechushtan leads a boundary-crossing quintet at Mr. Tipple’s on Friday, September 11, with Jesse Levit and Matt Renzi on saxophones, Sam Bevan on bass, and Greg Wyser-Pratte on drums. Known for combining inventive straight-ahead jazz, free improvisation, contemporary classical ideas, klezmer, and Middle Eastern grooves, Nechushtan brings an adventurous, rhythmically charged...
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.
Rome Yamilov Blues Band at The Deluxe features the Bay Area–based guitarist and vocalist, whose encyclopedic command of blues styles is paired with an adventurous, cross-cultural instinct. Yamilov is known for work with Aki Kumar and for The Lenoir Investigation, his collaboration with guitarist Henry Kaiser, where he joined June Core, Kid Andersen, and Jim...
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats at Biscuits & Blues bring a San Francisco–born harmonica master, singer, and songwriter fronting one of modern electric blues’ most spirited and decorated bands. Joined by guitarist and producer Christoffer “Kid” Andersen, keyboardist and bassist Lorenzo Farrell, and drummer Derrick “D’Mar” Martin, Estrin mixes razor-sharp harp playing, witty songwriting, traditional...