Joe Mackessy is a Bay Area singer, guitarist, mandolin player, and songwriter known for acoustic roots music, traditional American styles, and community-oriented performances. He is especially associated with folk, bluegrass,...
The Seismics bring the vintage modern California sound crashing into The Deluxe — a four-piece instrumental surf band from Ocean Beach, San Francisco, formed in 2016 and built on a repertoire spanning 60+ classic surf instrumental covers and originals, with over four hours of live music to prove it. Featuring 'Lost Jonny' Mojeske on lead/rhythm...
Scopo Divino 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.
Six Roses at Etcetera Wine Bar brings the multi‑genre collaboration between saxophonist David Boyce and guitarist/loop artist Michael Cavaseno into the Mission’s cozy wine bar, turning the room into an intimate sound lab for improvisation and texture. Blending saxophones, guitar, and live loops, Six Roses moves fluidly across jazz, ambient, soul, and experimental sounds, making...
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers bring an eight-piece blast of classic American swing and blues to Biscuits & Blues. Led by Smith’s smoky, powerhouse vocals, the San Francisco–formed band blends jump blues, Kansas City swing, jazz, torch songs, and New Orleans R&B with vibrant horn arrangements and a dance-ready rhythm section. Tickets:...
Joe Farnsworth & Eric Alexander's Big Room QT at Black Cat brings the respected jazz drummer to San Francisco for a three-night residency behind his latest album The Big Room. Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and shaped by mentors Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor, Farnsworth graduated from William Paterson University, established himself quickly on the...
Magic Nostalgia returns to Amelie Wine Bar for a high-energy, feel-good night where the band flips beloved pop and dance hits from the 80s through today into acoustic-electric sing-alongs, blending tight harmonies, playful arrangements, and a laid-back neighborhood vibe that slowly builds into a room-wide chorus as the wines flow, the crowd joins in on...
Tim Lin Quartet at Mr. Tipples features New York–based, Bay Area–raised Taiwanese American tenor saxophonist Tim Lin with Charles Chen on piano, Essiet Essiet on bass, and Brian Fishler on drums. Lin’s melodic, bebop-rooted sound is heard across four albums—Romance in Formosa, Empathy, Birdwatching, and 2025’s Heartfelt, released through Sony Music Taiwan and recorded with...
Brian Melvin Trio at Bird & Beckett brings the San Francisco–born, Tallinn-based drummer back to Glen Park for one of his regular returns to the bookshop, joined by Danish guitarist Søren Lee and San Francisco bassist John Wiitala. Melvin recorded five albums with Jaco Pastorius — among them Night Food and Standards Zone, which topped...
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...
This Saturday, join two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Nadia, Pachamama band, Andean costumed dancers and special guest master violinist Georges Lammam for a magical, musical night in a historic speakeasy.
Black Magic appears at the Comstock Saloon from 8–11pm with a seven-piece jazz ensemble. The group focuses on a “cool jazz” and West Coast–influenced sound with hard bop energy and mid‑20th‑century jazz references, presented in a setting that matches the historic North Beach cocktail bar atmosphere.
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...
In a career that has spanned over 20 years, Victor Little has established himself as a consummate professional electric bassist, displaying impeccable time, taste, technique, and tone while playing in...
Wayne De La Cruz is an acclaimed jazz keyboardist and Hammond B3 organist based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Jazz Beaus bring an audience-friendly evening of jazz standards and Latin favorites to The Royale. Led by longtime Bay Area bandleader Tom Donald, the adaptable ensemble balances easygoing background music for dining and socializing with lively, danceable swing and Latin rhythms.
Ohana Collective at Mr. Tipples brings together Nate Gilbreath on trombone, Nicolaus Gelin on trumpet, Mwanzi Harriott on guitar, Alan Jones on bass, and Miles Turk on drums. Co-led by Gilbreath and Jones, the group builds original music around years of collaboration and the Hawaiian concept of ʻohana—family both inherited and chosen. Tickets: $15-30
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers bring an eight-piece blast of classic American swing and blues to Biscuits & Blues. Led by Smith’s smoky, powerhouse vocals, the San Francisco–formed band blends jump blues, Kansas City swing, jazz, torch songs, and New Orleans R&B with vibrant horn arrangements and a dance-ready rhythm section. Tickets:...
Marc and the Contenders bring the Bay Area’s premier Waylon Jennings tribute to the Rite Spot, delivering the outlaw country legend’s music with the passion and authenticity it deserves. The band spans Waylon’s entire career — from his early Nashville days and breakthrough outlaw classics to overlooked gems and beloved collaborations with Willie Nelson —...
Inner-State 80’s brings a full-throttle retro dance party to Tupelo from 9pm–1am, serving up the big hooks, synths, and guitar riffs that defined the decade. Specializing in faithful, high-energy takes on classic 80s hits, the band turns the room into an all-night singalong, with plenty of anthems for the dance floor and deep cuts for...
Joe Farnsworth & Eric Alexander's Big Room QT at Black Cat brings the respected jazz drummer to San Francisco for a three-night residency behind his latest album The Big Room. Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and shaped by mentors Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor, Farnsworth graduated from William Paterson University, established himself quickly on the...
Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces have the honor of inaugurating The Deluxe's grand reopening at 1511 Haight Street, bringing rockabilly and 60s country music to a room that was made for exactly this kind of raw, reverb-soaked American sound. Polzak delivers the religious fervor of Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the uptempo...
Steve Freund at the Saloon brings Brooklyn-born, Chicago-bred blues to the stage with guitar, vocals, and a no-frills devotion to the form. He is joined by Wendy DeWitt on keyboards and Kirk Harwood on drums.
P Funk Allstar and Grammy Winner... Live electrifying hybrid of Funk, Soul, EDM, Hip Hop, Jazz Indie-POP and Rock guaranteed to "Make 'Em Dance." KATDELIC is a six piece"party-all-night" band with an infectious groove. Irresistible to anyone within ear range. RonKat Spearman is a prolific songwriter and Multi-Platinum Artist, Producer, Composer, Grammy and BMI award recipient....
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,...