The Harvey Wainapel “Organization” will showcase a wide variety of material, beyond the standard organ combo repertoire at Keys Jazz Bistro. Composers such as Frank Foster, Clifford Jordan, Wayne Shorter, Tom Harrell, and Andrew Hill will be represented. Saxophonist/clarinetist Harvey Wainapel has his feet firmly planted in two musical worlds. His jazz experience has led...
Jinx Jones and the Kingtones at Tupelo delivers a high-energy night of rockabilly, rock ’n’ roll, Americana, surf guitar, and greaser jazz. Led by guitarist Jinx Jones, the power trio blends twangy guitar instrumentals, roots-rock favorites, driving rhythms, and virtuosic playing into a lively, dance-ready show with classic North Beach energy.
Channeling the dark wit and biting social commentary of the 70’s, multi-instrumentalist William Johnston has sharpened his songwriting craft to a deadly edge, ready to cut the wires of the systems that keep us in place. Think the acidity of Steely Dan with the smooth finish of Al Green- too modern to be Retro Soul...
The Willie Jones III Quartet featuring Jeremy Pelt performs at the Black Cat Jazz Supper Club. Willie Jones III is one of the most respected and in-demand drummers in modern jazz. A dynamic bandleader and sideman, he has spent decades performing at the highest level across the global jazz scene. Jones gained international recognition as...
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.
Experience the West Coast Blues Revue at The Saloon, San Francisco’s legendary blues venue, where powerhouse performances light up the night. Led by Hal Petcher and featuring top Bay Area musicians like Chris Burns and Tim Wagar, plus surprise guests, this show delivers raw soulful blues with infectious energy. It’s the perfect midweek blues fix...
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...
Tori Roze and Johnny Alexander bring a taste of San Diego's acclaimed soul-jazz scene to The Grove, performing as an intimate duo drawn from their six-piece band Tori Roze and The Hot Mess. Roze is a vocalist of rare range and imagination, weaving together influences from Michael Jackson, Erykah Badu, Ella Fitzgerald, Björk, and musical...
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...
This Friday's Happy Hour Gig at the Rite Spot Chris Moss is a San Francisco Bay Area singer-songwriter whose music blends intimate acoustic performances, emotionally driven rock, and Americana influences. Drawing from personal experiences of resilience, healing, and self-discovery, he delivers soulful originals and distinctive reinterpretations of classic songs with a raw, story-focused approach. There...
Howard Wiley returns to Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio for a special Juneteenth celebration, honoring the holiday with the music that has always carried the story of Black American freedom — blues, gospel, funk, soul, and jazz. A Berkeley native shaped by the church and the Bay Area scene, Wiley is a musician who, in journalist...
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...
James Mahone brings nearly three decades of world-class saxophone experience to The Deluxe, a journey that began in Monterey, California and has taken him from the acclaimed jazz quintet Black...
Harvey “The Snake” Mandel, also known as the Sustain King, is an American blues rock guitarist known for his innovative approach to electric guitar playing and legendary licks. A professional...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes AgapeSoul. The band fuses soul, funk, jazz, and R&B into a sound that’s undeniably soulful and deeply uplifting. Led by bassist and visionary Darryl Anders, the band...
The Willie Jones III Quartet featuring Jeremy Pelt performs at the Black Cat Jazz Supper Club. Willie Jones III is one of the most respected and in-demand drummers in modern...
Howard Wiley returns to Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio for a special Juneteenth celebration, honoring the holiday with the music that has always carried the story of Black American freedom —...
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 Jazz Theory is a straight-ahead jazz ensemble appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge in the Fillmore District. Drawing on the Great American Songbook and the bebop and hard-bop tradition, the...
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...
Nico Martinez is a professional double bassist, electric bassist, and bandleader born and raised in Davis, California, where his love for jazz took root in junior high school. After performing...
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...
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...
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...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring Mike Olmos (Trumpet), Rob Barics (Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet) & Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ)! Mike Olmos, Rob Barics, and...