Barbary Coast Jazz Band performs every other Monday! Bob Schulz - Lead/Cornet Don Neely - Reeds Clint Baker - Trombone Bill Reinhart - Tuba Scott Anthony - Banjo Marty Eggers - Piano
The Dirty Works Jazz Band brings its weekly jam session to Persona. Led by upright bassist Kyle Finley, these "Dirty Works & Friends" nights transform the North Beach venue into a buzzing jazz laboratory. Far from a casual background set, this is a professional performance environment where the house band sets a high bar before inviting local players to sit in and trade solos on the fly. The repertoire is heavily inspired by the "Golden Era" of jazz (1945–1965), specifically the catalogs of Riverside, Impulse, and Blue Note records. Expect a hard-driving mix of bebop, hard bop, heavy swing, and Latin […]
Step into the inner circle of the city's music scene with THE San Francisco Invitational Jam at Tupelo. Held every Monday night from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM, this is widely considered the definitive jam session for professional players and serious students of the craft. Hosted by the "nastiest rhythm section this side of South Dakota"—Andrew Coutti on drums and Young Blake on bass—the evening serves as a high-stakes proving ground where the Bay Area’s best talent comes to stretch their creative muscles. The Sound: This isn't your average open mic; it is a high-octane exploration of Roots, Soul, R&B, and […]
Kit Ruscoe is a guitarist and long-time figure in the North Beach music scene who appears at The Saloon in San Francisco. A veteran of the Bay Area blues and roots circuit and a central voice in the G‑Riders, he focuses on electric blues and related styles, leading sets that highlight his clean, assertive guitar tone in the bar’s close, wood-lined room.
GG Amos at The Saloon features the San Francisco singer, guitarist, songwriter, and arranger, a longtime West Coast Blues artist whose soulful voice and expressive guitar style merge Blues with Jazz, Funk, Latin rhythms, and Rhythm & Blues. Raised in Sacramento and now a fixture of the Bay Area scene, Amos has performed for more...
The Good Bad bring their high-octane string music and three-part harmonies to The Grove, a San Francisco bluegrass quintet formed in 2010 by Aaron Lanes and Thom Beneudici that has spent the past decade and a half building a devoted following across the Bay Area and well beyond. The five-piece — Aaron Lanes (mandolin, guitar, vocals), Peter Domenici (banjo, vocals), Tom Conneely (guitar, vocals), Gabe Wheaton (fiddle, vocals), and Noah Zisser (bass, vocals) — weaves original songwriting together with traditional and contemporary bluegrass, pop, and Top 40 favorites into a set that is as versatile as it is virtuosic. Having shared […]
Metzger's Field plays 60s country and jazz at The Riptide.
Lara Louise brings a sultry blend of jazz, bossa nova, and folk-inflected songcraft to North Beach Restaurant. The Dutch-born vocalist and guitarist sings in English and French, shaping classic American Songbook and French repertoire with influences ranging from Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen to Astrud Gilberto and Madeleine Peyroux.
Sweet Lew (Lewis Ames) is an indie‑soul vocalist and songwriter appearing at Casement’s Bar in the Mission District. His sets blend soul, alt‑R&B, and psychedelic pop into a relaxed but groove‑driven sound, pairing effortless vocals with a modern, melodic approach that fits Casement’s low‑lit cocktail bar and back‑patio setting.
Hal Bigler Band brings high-energy traditional jazz and swing to Comstock Saloon every Tuesday from 7:30pm-10:30pm. Led by veteran upright bassist Hal Bigler, the rotating ensemble features leading Bay Area players including Cliff Myer on guitar, Bob Johns on piano, Mauro Pannitto on bass, Marty Brewer on drums, and Rick Brown on trombone, delivering hot jazz and soulful, dance-ready swing in the historic 1907 North Beach saloon. https://youtu.be/GO4nfuuQ9-0
Step into DecoDance on a Thursday night and you’ll find Gaucho turning the Art Deco lounge into a Paris-meets-San-Francisco swing party. Their hot-club–inspired sound — acoustic guitars, bass, and horns weaving gypsy jazz, musette, and classic swing — pairs perfectly with the bar’s Great Gatsby mood and craft cocktails. Grab a booth under the moody lights, order a drink, and let the band’s playful, high-energy sets pull you toward the dance floor as the night unfolds.
Live every Tuesday exclusively at Local Edition! The Local Edition Jazz Orchestra is a diverse group of long-time friends that have played alongside one another for years. The ensemble ranges from having as little as 8 to as many as 18 participants performing with occasional guest singers such as Billy Valentine, Bud E. Luv (aka Bobby Vickers), and Tom Scott.
Early exposure to jazz through educational programs (b.1979 SF, CA) allowed Luke to participate in the Monterey Jazz Festival, and the Grammy in the Schools programs as part of the San Francisco Jazz Festival. In the years following those early days Luke has secured his reputation as a first call Jazz guitar player in the thriving San Francisco Bay Area music scene (performing at The SF Jazz Center, Bach Dancing and Dynamite, La Peña Cultural Center, Black Cat Supper Club, Mr. Tipples, Cafe Du Nord, Jupiter, and many other venues). Alongside performing in Bay Area bars and clubs Luke has also […]
Transport yourself to a 1930s sidewalk café in Montmartre as North Beach Django takes residency at Paris 75 every Tuesday. Located on the edge of the historic Broadway corridor, this charming French lounge provides the perfect backdrop for the "Hot Club" sound. With its selection of authentic French cocktails and wines, the venue feels less like a San Francisco bar and more like a secret sanctuary for lovers of European jazz and vintage aesthetics. The Sound: North Beach Django delivers an authentic exploration of Jazz Manouche (Gypsy Jazz). Their sound is defined by the "pumping" rhythm of acoustic guitars and soaring, […]
The High Water Line brings a fresh and fearless take on West Coast bluegrass to The Deluxe — four Bay Area musicians who crossed paths in 2017 through the Northern California bluegrass community and have spent the years since growing into one of the scene's most distinctive and dynamic acts. Rooted in the time-honored Northern California bluegrass tradition yet unafraid to reach into country, soul, swing, and blues, their sound is clever, colorful, and entirely their own. Jim Toggweiler's grooving electric bass, TJ Carskadon's hard-hitting mandolin, Tyler Stegall's driving banjo, and Clare Armenante's swinging fiddle lock together with four-part dynamic vocals […]
Saxy Susan (Susan Copperman) is a San Francisco–based musician who appears at The Saloon, performing on saxophone and keyboards. She began playing saxophone at age 9, drawing on classical training and experience with groups such as the Poyntlyss Sistars Rockin' Show Band, and her sets reflect classic rock and rhythm-and-blues influences.
Jose Simioni Trio's improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
The 3 Elements is the jazz-fusion project of Andre Mateo and Anthony Ferraro, bringing an energetic blend of improvisation, rhythmic groove, and contemporary fusion textures to The Grove.
Le Jazz Hot, the local trio/quartet incarnation of the Hot Club of San Francisco, brings spirited Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli-style jazz to Scopo Divino every Wednesday from 6:00–9:00 PM. Led by guitarist Paul “Pazzo” Mehling, the group channels the acoustic string swing of 1930s Paris—often with guitar, bass, clarinet, and violin—in a dinner-and-wine setting with no cover.
Lara Louise brings a sultry blend of jazz, bossa nova, and folk-inflected songcraft to North Beach Restaurant. The Dutch-born vocalist and guitarist sings in English and French, shaping classic American Songbook and French repertoire with influences ranging from Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen to Astrud Gilberto and Madeleine Peyroux.
Cody Steinmann at Black Cat brings the Minneapolis-based guitarist and composer to San Francisco for a genre-defying set that pushes jazz tradition into metal, hip-hop, and modern improvisation. Steinmann has worked with Ben Williams, JD Allen, Anthony Fung, Chris Bates, and JT Bates, and his recent album *Confined Spaces* carries that same jazz foundation with a heavier, more explosive edge. He's joined by saxophonist John Palowitch, bassist Isaac Coyle, and drummer Henry Plumb.
The Guitar Hang at Keys Jazz Bistro is an essential evening for jazz guitar enthusiasts — West Coast standard-bearers Jack Tone Riordan and Jeffrey Burr host an intimate celebration of six-string swingdom, paying homage to the giants of jazz guitar from Wes Montgomery and Jim Hall to Grant Green and Charlie Christian. If the warm, woody sound of a jazz guitar is your idea of heaven, this is your night.
Join us for a high-energy evening of soulful jazz and funk with the Charles Unger Experience at Ti Piacera! Performing every other Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the legendary San Francisco saxophonist Charles Unger brings his signature blend of passion and virtuosity to the stage. Known for his charismatic stage presence and explosive playing, Charles Unger leads a band that bridges the gap between classic jazz and contemporary grooves. The Charles Unger Experience is more than just a jazz set; it is a vibrant musical journey featuring soulful melodies, driving rhythms, and intricate improvisation. Whether he is playing a […]
Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang, a bit, a drink, a dance, or the opportunity to play with some fantastic local talent. Bring your horn, strings, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
Sheba Piano Lounge in the historic Fillmore District welcomes the fabulous Sharman Duran for an evening of piano and vocals on elegant renditions of standards and original jazz songs, set against the intimate, candlelit backdrop once known as the Harlem of the West. Described as a later‑day Blossom Dearie, Duran is a spirited jazz vocalist and pianist whose complex, nuanced performances often feature original works from her acclaimed album Questioning Reality, bringing a modern, intellectual edge to the classic piano lounge tradition whether she’s delivering whimsical originals or hauntingly rearranged standards