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...
Enjoy the powerful baritone saxophone of Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs and Chris Burns on the venue's signature Hammond B3 organ! Chris Burns and Ken “Snakebite” Jacobs are long-time collaborators in the San Francisco Bay Area
Sundra Manning Organ brings Oakland-born pianist, keyboardist, composer, producer, and Hammond B-3 specialist Sundra Manning to Mr. Tipples. A Grammy-nominated artist with more than three decades in Bay Area music,...
Rhonda Sauce brings a voice that is both timeless and unmistakably personal to Keys Jazz Bistro — an Oakland-born vocalist, arranger, composer, lyricist, and multi-instrumentalist who has quietly become one...
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...
Howell Devine brings a rollicking, deeply rhythmic take on rural blues to The Deluxe — a sound distinctive enough to make them the first blues act signed to the legendary...
The Wolves are a dynamic Chicago Blues band led by harmonica player and vocalist Matias Tasley. They are known for their electric shows featuring classics from Muddy Waters, Little Walter,...
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...
Sundra Manning Organ brings Oakland-born pianist, keyboardist, composer, producer, and Hammond B-3 specialist Sundra Manning to Mr. Tipples. A Grammy-nominated artist with more than three decades in Bay Area music,...
Kevin Person Jr. has been captivating audiences with his piano artistry for over two decades. His journey began with a spark of inspiration, ignited by jazz, when his father encouraged him to join the renowned jazz program at Alta Sierra Middle School under the guidance of Paul Lucckesi. During his teenage years, Kevin's musical horizons...
Max Ehrhardt is a Oakland based trumpet player and educator dedicated to spreading music and creativity into the Bay-Area community. Growing up in programs like Oaktown Jazz Workshops and earning...
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...
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...
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...
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 Francisco’s go‑to salsa destinations. Dancers and listeners can enjoy high‑energy salsa sets with sweeping Bay views, evening breezes, and a casual outdoor vibe, with a...
Returning to Keys Jazz Bistro, Suzanna Smith fronts another stellar ensemble to work her magic around the Peggy Lee songbook. “There are relatively few contemporary female vocalists who evoke Peggy Lee, at least not genuinely. Suzanna Smith numbers among that rare ilk. That Smith sounds like Lee — slightly breathy and warmly sensual with a...
Sea Lion Jazz at Maggie & Mac’s features guitarist Jordan Samuels and bassist Ken Miller for an intimate evening of straight-ahead jazz in the Inner Sunset. Created by Miller, the project reflects his deep roots in both jazz and orchestral music: he has performed with artists including Branford Marsalis, Pharaoh Sanders, Mimi Fox, and George...
Settle into a Sunday evening that feels straight out of a New Orleans daydream as Gaucho brings their signature hot-club–inspired jazz to Brenda’s French Soul Food. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the band turns the Polk Street institution into a warm, swinging supper room, mixing Django-style gypsy jazz, classic standards, and soulful improvisations that...
Meet the owners of Peña Pachamama, co-founders of SUKAY & Savia Andina. Every Sunday, Eddy Navia & Quentin Navia invite you into the heart of Peña Pachamama 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆
Roger Glenn Organ Trio brings classic Hammond B-3 jazz to Mr. Tipples with Roger Glenn on vibes, flute, and sax, Wayne De La Cruz on organ, and Mark Lee on drums. A master multi-instrumentalist with a deep jazz and Latin-jazz history, Glenn has performed with Cal Tjader, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Mann, Mongo Santamaría, Taj Mahal,...
Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in the sultry, soulful sounds of the Alexandra Rieloff Trio at Otherwise Brewing. Known for her versatile background as a choreographer and filmmaker, Brooklyn-born Chilean vocalist Alexandra Rieloff brings a cinematic elegance to her jazz performances. This intimate set will feature a timeless repertoire of Jazz Standards, Bossa Nova, and...
Twango SF plays every Sunday evening at Etcetera Wine bar. This gypsy jazz group that plays hot swing music in the style of Django Reinhardt.
Kazemde George Duo at Waystone brings the warm, modern sound of saxophonist Kazemde George into Waystone’s intimate North Beach wine bar, pairing lyrical improvisation and subtle rhythmic drive with the room’s cozy, candlelit atmosphere. Drawing on contemporary jazz, classic standards, and groove‑oriented originals, the duo’s interplay keeps things spacious and conversational, making this set feel...