The Kuumba Experience at Black Cat brings a rhythm-forward, improvisation-driven set to San Francisco for a two-night residency, its name drawn from the principle of Kuumba — to create, to leave something more beautiful behind. Drums, keys, bass, guitar, and vocals move as one across jazz, R&B, funk, soul, and fusion, opening into a fluid,...
Takezo (Yoshinobu Takeda) is a rhythm and blues singer and guitarist who appears at The Saloon in North Beach. Born in Kagawa and raised in Kyoto, he began singing in bands and composing music at age 12, drawing early inspiration from American film soundtracks, The Beatles, and Otis Redding, and has been based in San...
Lady Stout & Nurenssnce at Black Cat bring a voice-led, genre-bending set of soul, jazz, gospel, and rock to San Francisco for a three-night residency built on deep grooves and fearless improvisation. Lady Stout has shared stages with Robert Glasper, Chris Dave, Derrick Hodge, Ledisi, Alicia Keys, Patti LaBelle, Anderson .Paak, Durand Bernarr, Keyon Harrold,...
West Coast Blues Revue brings a rotating crew of Bay Area blues players to The Saloon, led by guitarist and vocalist Hal Petcher. Expect raw, soulful electric blues, deep grooves, and a changing cast that can include veterans such as keyboardist Chris Burns and guitarist Tim Wagar, all in one of San Francisco’s most longstanding...
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...
Ian Santillano is a Hayward-born Filipino-American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer appearing at The Grove. A second-generation genre-bending artist, he blends clever harmonies, soulful melodies, and vulnerable lyrics with exceptional guitar work, drawing on a range of influences to create an intimate, emotionally resonant set well suited to The Grove's relaxed neighborhood café atmosphere.
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...
Jacknife brings hard-hitting West Coast post-bop to The Deluxe as San Francisco saxophonist Steven Lugerner leads his formidable quintet through the music of jazz legend Jackie McLean — exploring tunes from McLean's seminal early- and mid-1960s Blue Note albums Jacknife, It's Time, Let Freedom Ring, and New Soil with the creative heat and searing intensity...
Rebecca Coupe Franks at Mr. Tipples features the trumpeter and pianist alongside Nancy Heth on vocals and piano. Franks brings three decades of New York City jazz experience, including performances with Cab Calloway, Kenny Barron, and Lou Donaldson; she holds a master’s degree from the Eastman School of Music and has released eight albums of...
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.
Artur Menezes at Biscuits & Blues brings the Brazilian-born, Los Angeles–based guitarist, singer, and songwriter to the intimate 401 Mason Street club. An Albert King Award winner, Menezes delivers high-voltage live performances that unite fiery Blues guitar with Rock, Funk, and Soul, balancing expressive solos, melodic songwriting, and Brazilian-rooted rhythmic influence. Two shows: 6:30pm and...
Lady Stout & Nurenssnce at Black Cat bring a voice-led, genre-bending set of soul, jazz, gospel, and rock to San Francisco for a three-night residency built on deep grooves and fearless improvisation. Lady Stout has shared stages with Robert Glasper, Chris Dave, Derrick Hodge, Ledisi, Alicia Keys, Patti LaBelle, Anderson .Paak, Durand Bernarr, Keyon Harrold,...
The Scott Foster Quartet is a jazz ensemble led by San Francisco-based guitarist and educator Scott Foster. Jim Peterson, saxophone; Scott Foster, guitar; Dan Seamans, bass; Tom Hasset, drums
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...
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...
Japanese pianist and composer Rumi Abe leads a refined, lyrical piano-trio set at Stookey’s Blue Room, drawing on classic-jazz repertoire alongside her original music. Abe began formal training at Yamaha Music School at age four, developed her jazz voice through mentors Fumio Karashima and Josh Nelson, built a prolific performance career in Tokyo, and has...
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 blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound, a uniquely American concoction, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more....
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...
Introducing The Verve Quintet, The Bay Area’s hottest new jazz ensemble! Celebrating the effervescent sound of the 1960’s hard bop era. In addition to performing their own original compositions they honor the great jazz artists like Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Lee Morgan to name a few. The Verve...
Get ready to hit the dance floor as Cougar Unleashed brings the best of the Bay Area’s funky soul and R&B to Tupelo. Led by the charismatic Rhonda "Cougar" Crouch, this powerhouse ensemble is known for its high-octane party band energy and a setlist that spans from soulful deep-cuts to classic rock anthems. This is...
Aaron Burnham and The Brushfires at The Deluxe bring the Oakland-based band’s dance-floor-ready blend of country, Americana, honky-tonk, rockabilly, and Western swing. Led by Burnham’s rich tenor and original songwriting,...
Trombonist and vocalist Mike Rinta leads a horn‑driven band at The Saloon in North Beach. The lineup features Tim Eschliman on bass sax and vocals, Snakebite Jacob on tenor sax,...
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 corner of Stockton and Columbus, this high-energy busking collective captures the spontaneous spirit of the neighborhood. The performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and...