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...
Stu Silverman leads his band at the Comstock Saloon from 8–11pm, bringing a guitar-focused set to the historic North Beach room. A versatile guitarist known for work with groups such as the Stu Silverman Quartet and the Stu Crew, he performs a mix of jazz standards, bebop-influenced lines, and blues-tinged material that fits the saloon’s...
What do you get when you fuse the spicy grooves of Afro-Peru with that funky sound of Oaktown? A ground-breaking, new, energetic genre with distinctive rhythms and innovative melodies that will inspire you to hit the dance floor. Oaklando is the brainchild of SF native Patrick Morehead, the composer and keyboardist who’s played with such...
The Big Meat Combo at the Rite Spot revives one of San Francisco's most beloved cult bar bands, a psycho-bluegrass outfit that got its start in 1994 when four pizza-kitchen...
Come dance to live Cumbia and Salsa rhythms at Local Edition!
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge featuring Marty Wehner (Trombone), Mike Olmos (Trumpet) & Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ)! Mike Olmos, Marty Wehner, and Chris Siebert are veteran San Francisco-based jazz musicians and frequent collaborators. They are most notably members of the Lavay Smith & Her...
Steve Lucky and The Rhumba Bums play jump blues, swing, jazz and rare gems inspired by the '30s, '40s and '50s at Local Edition!
Mike Zilber Quartet at Mr. Tipples features saxophonist and composer Mike Zilber, joined by Peter Horvath on piano, Jason Lewis on drums, and Josh Thurston-Milgrom on bass. His music is rooted in modern jazz, with a reputation for strong compositions and commanding live performance. Tickets: $15-30
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra to the stage. Founded in 2007, by guitarist/songwriter Anthony Paule. Inspired by authentic Soul and Blues recordings of the ‘60s and...
McKinley James at Biscuits and Blues features a Nashville‑based guitarist, singer, and songwriter bringing new life to classic American rock and roll, soul, and rhythm and blues in one of...
INSTANT ALTER at the Black Cat features a new Future Fusion group led by saxophonist Emilio Modeste and vocalist Natasha Agrama In a world full of one-dimensional and referential musical...
Marshall Law at Tupelo features Sam Marshall and his dynamic band performing an energetic mix of Blues, Rock, Country, and Soul. Their shows combine classic covers and original songs with...
Delta Wires bring their powerhouse blues to the stage at The Saloon. Inducted into the California Blues Hall of Fame and voted “Best Live Band” by the East Bay Express, they draw on their long Bay Area history and festival appearances, including the San Francisco Blues Festival, to present a set rooted in their established...
Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...
Mike Zilber Quartet at Mr. Tipples features saxophonist and composer Mike Zilber, joined by Peter Horvath on piano, Jason Lewis on drums, and Josh Thurston-Milgrom on bass. His music is rooted in modern jazz, with a reputation for strong compositions and commanding live performance. Tickets: $15-30
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 breezy elegance of a classic French bistro. Set against the backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most iconic shopping corridors, this event offers a high-fidelity...
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...
Mamadou Sibide for Jazz in the Alley, sponsored by Vesuvio, brings together West African and American acoustic string traditions. Kamale ngoni meets fingerstyle guitar in a cross-cultural, rhythm-rich performance.
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...
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 blues advocate. The core band members typically include Mark Naftalin on keyboards, along with a rotating lineup of top Bay Area blues musicians such as...
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...
Rhonda Benin at Keys Jazz Bistro brings a jazz, soul, and blues-inflected set of Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers favorites, classic standards, and original songs. The acclaimed Bay Area vocalist...
Marissa McLain brings classic jazz vocals to Otherwise Brewing, backed by a rotating group of local musicians. An emerging San Francisco vocalist and poet originally from Oregon, McLain is noted...
Maurice Tani at Bird & Beckett presents The Sangoire Sets, an evening of dark songs of romance from the San Francisco songwriter and guitarist behind Americana band 77 El Deora, leading a five-piece group. Tani's playing career reaches back to the 1970s, when he was lead guitarist in Roy Loney & the Phantom Movers, the...