Alias John Brown & The Soul Ascension Band
AJB & The Soul Ascension Band live at Swig delivers refined swing, groove and modern improvisation across two curated sets, followed by an open after-hours session hosted by the band.
AJB & The Soul Ascension Band live at Swig delivers refined swing, groove and modern improvisation across two curated sets, followed by an open after-hours session hosted by the band.
Experience the high-energy, genre-defying sound of The Smokedaddies at Tupelo. Known as the Bay Area’s premier Soul Cover Jam Band, this ensemble specializes in a kaleidoscope of musical styles, ensuring that no two performances are ever the same. From the deep grooves of Motown to the sprawling improvisations of the Grateful Dead and Phish, The...
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...
High Water Blues is a long‑running Bay Area band that has spent more than two decades playing a mix of R&B, blues, and rock. The group appears at The Saloon as a five‑piece fronted by vocalist Suzanne Rose, with Michael Pierce on tenor sax, Simon Govan‑Smith on guitar, Valerie Marchant on bass, and Robi Bean...
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 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...
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman Quartet is a jazz group led by pianist, composer, and educator Gabriel Schillinger‑Hyman, appears at Mr. Tipples. Drawing on experience touring and performing with internationally recognized jazz artists at venues ranging from New York clubs to Carnegie Hall and major museums, Schillinger‑Hyman brings a modern, narrative-driven approach to the tradition, often blending straight‑ahead...
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.
Malpica is appearing at Belle Cora, bringing high‑energy Cumbia‑ and Salsa‑influenced music to the North Beach wine bar setting. Pablo Malpica blends percussion, guitar and vocals with some original tracks to create an upbeat, community‑minded atmosphere that invites listeners to relax and move to the groove.
Chase Walker Band delivers high-energy blues rock packed with grit, soul, and scorching guitar work. Fronted by guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Chase Walker, the group blends classic blues roots with a modern edge that feels both timeless and fresh. Based in California and shaped by Nashville’s music scene, Chase Walker Band has quickly earned buzz...
Oakland’s powerhouse collective Jazz Mafia dives deep into the purple catalog for Prince Reimagined, a high energy tribute to the music of Prince. Now in its third year, the show has become a fan favorite with all performances selling out last season. From slow burning ballads to high octane funk anthems, the band reimagines Prince’s...
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman Quartet is a jazz group led by pianist, composer, and educator Gabriel Schillinger‑Hyman, appears at Mr. Tipples. Drawing on experience touring and performing with internationally recognized jazz artists at venues ranging from New York clubs to Carnegie Hall and major museums, Schillinger‑Hyman brings a modern, narrative-driven approach to the tradition, often blending straight‑ahead...
The Dave Parker Sextet is a San Francisco-based jazz ensemble led by musician, educator, and entrepreneur David Parker. The group is known for performing the works of legendary composers like John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Lee Morgan, Ornette Coleman, and Eric Dolphy.
The Georgia Blues Band brings its soulful, guitar-driven sound to Sheba Piano Lounge in the Fillmore District. Performing in a space known for preserving the musical heritage of the neighborhood, the band offers a high-energy set that fits the lounge’s relaxed, candlelit atmosphere. The Sound: A mix of traditional blues, soulful R&B, and upbeat shuffles....
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 of panpipes (zampoñas) and notched flutes (kena) with high-energy rhythms. You don’t need a plane ticket to experience a "little piece of South American carnaval,"...
Stookey’s Blue Room is pleased to welcome the Lucas Davis Quartet. Trumpeter Lucas Davis is a creative musician dedicated to spreading peace and love by sharing his music with audiences across the world. A recent graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, he is a passionate improviser, performer, and composer in the jazz world,...
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 drop rhythm section. This seven piece ensemble will transport you to the 1940’s, it is truly the world’s smallest big band! Fog City Swing is...
Join us at Local Edition for Sarah V and Band. Catch Sarah V’s superb vocals with this high energy Pop and R&B band, keeping us dancing all night long!
Kick off your Friday night with the chill but groovy sounds of Radio Veloso, San Francisco’s premier instrumental quartet. Known for crafting a soundscape that feels like a lost 70’s movie soundtrack, Radio Veloso blends the rhythmic pulse of 90’s hip hop with the grit of 60’s soul and the hazy textures of afro-funk psychedelia....
Charles Unger Experience is a long‑running San Francisco jazz group led by saxophonist and bandleader Charles Unger, appearing at Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio. The band leans into melodic, groove‑friendly jazz rooted in swing, bebop, and Latin influences, offering an upbeat, crowd‑pleasing set that matches Mr. Tipple’s intimate, cocktail‑driven listening room. Charles Unger | Sax Sue...
Chase Walker Band delivers high-energy blues rock packed with grit, soul, and scorching guitar work. Fronted by guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Chase Walker, the group blends classic blues roots with a modern edge that feels both timeless and fresh. Based in California and shaped by Nashville’s music scene, Chase Walker Band has quickly earned buzz...
Oakland’s powerhouse collective Jazz Mafia dives deep into the purple catalog for Prince Reimagined, a high energy tribute to the music of Prince. Now in its third year, the show has become a fan favorite with all performances selling out last season. From slow burning ballads to high octane funk anthems, the band reimagines Prince’s...
Mitch Polzak is a guitarist, singer, banjoist, and bandleader appearing at The Saloon in North Beach under his own name. He draws on rockabilly, 1960s country, honky tonk, Bakersfield-influenced country, surf, early rock and roll, bluegrass, Cajun, blues, and related American roots styles, reflecting a long career steeped in these traditions.