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...
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...
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...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Emily Day & Cosmo Alleycats. Cosmo Alleycats draws from several decades of exhilarating American music, along with inspired originals, to deliver a fun and engaging performance....
Get ready as Bird & Beckett Books and Records welcomes the "Real Deal" himself, Mitch Polzak. Whether he’s flat-picking a guitar or tearing through a banjo solo, Polzak brings a...
My Blue Soul at Tupelo is a vibrant San Francisco band specializing in soul, blues, and funk. Formed in 2010, they gained a strong local following with energetic live shows...
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...
Nick Rossi’s Jazzopators at Mr. Tipples brings guitarist Nick Rossi’s swing‑era sensibility and big‑ensemble arranging into one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms, turning the club into a little...
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...
Benny Amón’s Harlem Stride Trio at the Deluxe brings classic, piano‑driven Harlem stride into the heart of Haight Street, powered by Benny’s deep New Orleans swing and historic feel. With stride specialist Mike Lipskin at the piano and Marc Caparone adding rich, vintage horn lines, the trio leans into 1920s–40s jazz, early swing, and bluesy...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Emily Day & Cosmo Alleycats. Cosmo Alleycats draws from several decades of exhilarating American music, along with inspired originals, to deliver a fun and engaging performance. This dynamic is evident in their 2022 album, Old Sweet Songs, a collection of Tin Pan Alley and American Songbook favorites accompanied by their original...
Son of the Suit of Swords: Works by Morgan Harrison and the Trio of Focus at the Black Cat brings Sacramento‑born composer and pianist Morgan Harrison’s self‑styled “Stuff Music” into one of San Francisco’s most intimate jazz rooms, performed by his jazz/fusion Trio of Focus with Alan Jones on bass and Sheldon Alexander on drums,...
Heidi Evelyn brings the magic of Hollywood's Golden Age to Stookey's Blue Room — a leading Bay Area expert on vintage vocal jazz whose deep knowledge of authentic early jazz stylings, from ragtime and early blues to New Orleans traditional jazz and vintage swing, shines through every note she sings. Joined by New Orleans-based pianist...
Bohemian Knuckleboogie is a unique San Francisco an eclectic and high-octane mix of Blues, Funk, and Neo-soul playing weekly Sundays at Sheba Piano Lounge. Featuring Elaine Alt on Saxophone, Miles Spearman on Trumpet, Rob Bassinette on Bass, and Gary Williams on Drums. Bohemian Knuckleboogie carries on the torch for former band lead RIP Mike Pitre’s...
Nick Rossi’s Jazzopators at Mr. Tipples brings guitarist Nick Rossi’s swing‑era sensibility and big‑ensemble arranging into one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms, turning the club into a little vintage ballroom for the night. With a full front line of Patrick Wolff on alto and clarinet, Nathan Tokunaga on clarinet, tenor, and soprano, Kamrin...
Freddie Bryant Trio at Bird & Beckett features acclaimed American jazz guitarist and educator Freddie Bryant leading a highly versatile trio in Glen Park’s intimate bookshop‑venue. With Sylvia Cuenca on drums and Doug Miller on bass, the ensemble showcases Bryant’s deep command of straight‑ahead jazz, global grooves, and lyrical improvisation, offering an evening of sophisticated...
Cap off your weekend with an electrifying explosion of rhythm as the Magic School Busk Latin Collective takes over Persona every Sunday night. While the "Busk" is famous for their daytime street-side swing in North Beach, their Sunday residency at this sleek Lower Nob Hill lounge pivots into a high-fidelity exploration of the Afro-Latin diaspora....
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...
End your week with a rhythmic bang at the Sunday Artist Series, a weekly institution at Tupelo that transforms North Beach into a soulful dance party. Hosted by the versatile Shawn Stein, this residency is built around an "all-pro" house band that provides a world-class foundation for a rotating cast of the Bay Area’s most...
The Blues Jam at Swig is a longstanding, open-format Sunday blues session where players and singers can bring an instrument, sign up, and join the house band. Currently led by guitarist and vocalist Adam Fumarola, the Industry Night jam emphasizes spontaneous collaboration, deep blues grooves, and a welcoming community atmosphere for both musicians and listeners.
An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge featuring the core of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Lavay Smith (Vocals): The "Queen of Classic Jazz" delivers soulful, sultry interpretations of swing and jump blues legends. Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ): The band’s musical director showcases his mastery on the Cuckoo's vintage Hammond A-100.
Son of the Suit of Swords: Works by Morgan Harrison and the Trio of Focus at the Black Cat brings Sacramento‑born composer and pianist Morgan Harrison’s self‑styled “Stuff Music” into one of San Francisco’s most intimate jazz rooms, performed by his jazz/fusion Trio of Focus with Alan Jones on bass and Sheldon Alexander on drums,...
The Orphans perform at the Saloon. Jon Lawton is one of the best Folk, Blues, Americana singer/songwriters you’ve never heard of. He has been writing, recording and performing for decades. Jon plays an always interesting blend of original and traditional blues, country and folk music. Big Bill Broonzy, Brownie McGhee, John Lee Hooker, Hank Snow,...
