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Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCome dance to live Cumbia and Salsa rhythms at Local Edition!
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Martin Luther McCoy
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMartin Luther McCoy at Keys Jazz Bistro features the San Francisco–born singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, actor, and former SFJAZZ Collective vocalist, performing his self-defined “Rebel Soul” music. Raised on church hymns, Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Rock, McCoy’s raspy tenor, dynamic guitar playing, and socially conscious writing create a border-crossing sound informed by Prince, Stevie...
$50Hot Einstein
Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesHot Einstein at Tupelo brings an Oakland-rooted dance band that blends nostalgic rock ’n’ roll with classic and current covers. Formed in 2011, the group is known for vintage keyboards, tambourine, layered vocal harmonies, rootsy acoustic touches, and energetic arrangements that keep the dance floor moving. Their sound draws from 1970s-style rock while incorporating pop,...
FreeStacy Dillard & Josh Evans 5tet
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesStacy Dillard & Josh Evans 5tet at Black Cat bring a powerhouse frontline to San Francisco for a four-night run of hard-swinging, real-time modern jazz. Saxophonist Stacy Dillard is known for a rich, commanding tone that pianist Eric Reed has called "a true improviser," with Roy Hargrove praising him as "a one-of-a-kind musician"; trumpeter Josh...
$20Cosmo Alleycats
The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCosmo Alleycats bring their refreshingly old fashioned sound to The Deluxe — a San Francisco favorite since 2010, led by jazz vocalist Emily Day, whom critic Scott Yanow calls "one of the major singers in her field." Rooted in New Orleans jazz & R&B, speakeasy and 1920s jazz, and classic R&B, blues, and soul, their...
$15Craig Caffall
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCraig Caffall performs at The Saloon. He is a seasoned singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a rich musical career spanning over five decades. Born in the Bay Area and raised between the U.S. and Mexico, he captivates audiences with his bilingual performances blending blues, swamp rock, Latin, and funk influences. He has toured extensively with...
$5Late Night: Kevin Person Jr.
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKevin 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...
Dewayne Oakley and Ralph Nelson
Choquet’s 2500 Washington St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTransport 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 sensory experience where the "restless melodicism" of local jazz meets the refined flavors of France. Featuring the Dewayne Oakley Blues Ensemble This weekend’s soundtrack is provided by the seasoned mastery of Dewayne Oakley and Ralph Nelson. As cornerstones of the Bay Area music scene, this duo […]
FreeMagic School Busk
Red Window 500 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience 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 improvisational Jazz. Drawing from the "busking" tradition of New Orleans and the European "Hot Club" sound, the ensemble specializes in acoustic music that is both technically brilliant and completely unpretentious. The line-up is fluid, often featuring a "who’s who" of local instrumentalists who bring a "restless […]
FreeBlues Rider featuring Emma Jean Foster
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Saloon in North Beach welcomes Blues Rider featuring Emma Jean Foster for an energetic night of authentic blues and blues rock. Led by Grammy‑nominated vocalist and songwriter Emma Jean Foster, the band brings classic blues traditions into the contemporary spotlight with a powerful mix of soul, gospel blues, Motown, and American standards — perfect for a lively night out in one of San Francisco’s most historic music rooms.
$5Ian Santillano
The Grove 690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesIan 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.
FreeParlor Tricks
Scopo Divino 2800 California St #101, San Francisco, CA, United StatesParlor Tricks is the world’s first and foremost industrial ragtime band appearing at Scopo Divino. An hot-music combination specializing in vaudeville, blues, swing, and original numbers all distinguished by heavy doses of syncopation and stomp.
FreeSix Roses
Etcetera Wine Bar 795 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSix 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 this set feel like an evening of deep listening and relaxed neighborhood hanging over thoughtful wines and small plates
FreeThe Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling
Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling at Biscuits & Blues brings an award-winning Chicago electric-blues powerhouse led by guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Nick Moss and harmonica virtuoso, vocalist, and songwriter Dennis Gruenling. Since joining forces in 2016, the pair have earned five Blues Music Awards—including 2020 Band of the Year, Song of the Year,...
Stacy Dillard & Josh Evans 5tet
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesStacy Dillard & Josh Evans 5tet at Black Cat bring a powerhouse frontline to San Francisco for a four-night run of hard-swinging, real-time modern jazz. Saxophonist Stacy Dillard is known for a rich, commanding tone that pianist Eric Reed has called "a true improviser," with Roy Hargrove praising him as "a one-of-a-kind musician"; trumpeter Josh Evans brings a voice shaped by the lineage of Jackie McLean, Rashied Ali, Benny Golson, Cedar Walton, Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Gregory Porter, and T.S. Monk. Together they lead a quintet built for sharp interplay and late-night jazz energy.
$20Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKeys Jazz Bistro welcomes Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers to the stage. The band has performed at many of the top festivals and concert venues in the US, Europe, Japan and Canada. They have headlined at Jazz At Lincoln Center on New Year’s Eve, and were featured at the official Oscars after-party in Hollywood. Performing classics and obscure gems from the golden age of jazz, blues and R&B, Lavay and her all-star band serve up soulful candy for your ears and an instant recipe for dancing and good times.
$40Rob Sharman Quartet
Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesRob Sharman leads a classic jazz quartet at Sheba Piano Lounge with vocals and trumpet, joined by Michael Parsons on piano, Carl Herder on bass, and Garry Williams on drums. Expect an intimate, straight-ahead small-group set built around vocal standards, trumpet melodies, and the warm swing of piano-bass-drums accompaniment.
FreeSaturday~Flamenco, Music of the Andes, Latin Dance
Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St, San Francisco, United StatesThis 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.
$19.95Black Magic
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBlack 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.
FreeRotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience 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 of the city’s up and coming funk, soul, and R&B ensembles. The Sound: From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, the stage belongs to a curated selection of live bands. The rotation frequently features bands such as Mark Maiden, Funky Sound Experience, Jay Neal, The Groove Foundation, […]
FreeSondango
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSondango is a San Francisco-based five-piece ensemble that plays a fusion of Latin music, including salsa, samba, bolero, cumbia, and jazz-influenced tunes, led by Sandra Aran and Richard Nelson Hall. Formerly known as Ritmojito, their sound is characterized as Latin dance, Latin jazz, and world music.
The Twist and Disco
Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Twist and Disco live at Local Edition ! With a little bit of brass, and a whole lot of rhythm, the Twist and Disco tell the story of a groove that stirred in Memphis and exploded in Detroit-- bounced off of post-war London to crash at Studio 54. You might hear Barry, Presley, Wonder, Jagger, Withers, Gaye or Gibb; anything that covers the two breakneck decades between the birth of The Backbeat and the rise of Four-on-the-Floor. Band Line Up: Trevor Pritchett on Vocals Torré on Bass and Vocals Henry Plumb on Drums Josh Blas on Guitar
FreeMartin Luther McCoy
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMartin Luther McCoy at Keys Jazz Bistro features the San Francisco–born singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, actor, and former SFJAZZ Collective vocalist, performing his self-defined “Rebel Soul” music. Raised on church hymns, Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Rock, McCoy’s raspy tenor, dynamic guitar playing, and socially conscious writing create a border-crossing sound informed by Prince, Stevie Wonder, Sly Stone, Bob Marley, Joni Mitchell, D’Angelo, and Kendrick Lamar. He has toured with The Roots, performed with artists including Jill Scott, Dave Matthews, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and appeared as “JoJo” in Julie Taymor’s Across the Universe; his Keys appearance celebrates his […]
$50Inner-State 80’s
Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesInner-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 devoted nostalgia heads. It is the perfect late-night stop in North Beach if you want to grab a drink, hit the floor, and stay out till closing time.
FreeStacy Dillard & Josh Evans 5tet
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesStacy Dillard & Josh Evans 5tet at Black Cat bring a powerhouse frontline to San Francisco for a four-night run of hard-swinging, real-time modern jazz. Saxophonist Stacy Dillard is known...
$20
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