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...
Radio Gatsby, a modern-day dance band with a vintage flair, swings it at Local Edition! Its performances showcase a fusion of timeless Swing-era, New Orleans & 1920s Jazz, transitioning to the band’s captivating interpretations of Nostalgic R&B, Motown, Soul, and 70s/80s/90s Classics. With its ensemble of talented vocalists and jazz musicians, Radio Gatsby ignites the...
Dirty Works Jazz Jam and Burlesque featuring Raya Rose at Paris 75 pairs a polished, high-energy jazz jam with a live burlesque performance from Raya, appearing with the band from...
Wille and the Bandits are an electrifying roots-rock trio from Cornwall, blending blues, rock, folk and world influences into a powerful, genre-defying sound. Fronted by the dynamic Wille Edwards, the band has earned a reputation as one of the UK’s most compelling live acts, known for their raw energy, musicianship and emotional depth. Drawing comparisons...
Saxophonist Howard Wiley and pianist/organist Chris Siebert are longtime collaborators and central figures in the San Francisco jazz and swing scene.
The Patrick Wolff Quartet plays classic jazz in a classic bar, The Redwood Room of the Clift Hotel. With Adam Shulman, Eric Markowitz, and Andre Sumelius.
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...
Paul Mehling’s Le Jazz Hot at Mr. Tipples features Mehling on guitar and vocals, Evan Price on violin, Dexter Williams on bass, and Jordan Samuels on rhythm guitar. The quartet...
Ella Dair at Stookey’s Blue Room brings the San Francisco-born, NYC-based vocalist home for a set spanning jazz standards, soul, country, folk, and overlooked songbook gems. She is joined by...
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.
A Tribute To Prince by the Black Cat All Stars brings Bay Area drummer, composer, and bandleader Sheldon Alexander together with a collective of musicians from across the Bay Area...
The Dave Matthews Blues Band performs at The Saloon. Established in 2002 by David S. Matthews, an East Bay harmonica player (since 1982), the band plays standard blues covers such as “Sweet Home Chicago” in addition to well-known dance tunes like “I’ll Take You There,” and “Feeling Allright.” Aubrey Rose - Guitar David Matthews -...
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,...
Oddity at The Grove features an Oakland-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and rapper whose work moves freely between jazz, soul, and boom-bap. A transfeminine first-generation Chinese American artist, she brings a...
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...
Ron Vincent Quartet at Mr. Tipples features Bruce Williamson on alto sax, Ben Stolorow on piano, Peter Barshay on bass, and Ron Vincent on drums. A veteran of the New York jazz scene since 1982, Vincent leads a seasoned Bay Area group built around fluid saxophone lines, piano interplay, and a swinging acoustic rhythm section...
Jacknife brings hard-hitting West Coast post-bop to The Deluxe as San Francisco saxophonist Steven Lugerner leads his formidable quintet through the music of jazz legend Jackie McLean — exploring tunes from McLean's seminal early- and mid-1960s Blue Note albums Jacknife, It's Time, Let Freedom Ring, and New Soil with the creative heat and searing intensity...
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...
Jeffrey James Trio brings Bay Area electric blues to Biscuits and Blues, led by guitarist and singer Jeffrey James Horan. After years as a sideman for John Lee Hooker Jr.—including performances on the Grammy-nominated albums Blues With a Vengeance and All Odds Against Me, plus 2006’s Cold As Ice—Horan steps forward with original songs and...
Joe Farnsworth & Eric Alexander's Big Room QT at Black Cat brings the respected jazz drummer to San Francisco for a three-night residency behind his latest album The Big Room. Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and shaped by mentors Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor, Farnsworth graduated from William Paterson University, established himself quickly on the...
Kenny Washington Quartet at Keys Jazz Bistro showcases the Oakland-based, New Orleans–born vocalist renowned for his supple tenor, formidable range, improvisational scatting, and emotionally direct interpretations of the Jazz songbook. After singing Gospel in church, playing saxophone, and performing for nine years with U.S. Navy bands, Washington established himself as a Bay Area standout and...
Ron Vincent Quartet at Mr. Tipples features Bruce Williamson on alto sax, Ben Stolorow on piano, Peter Barshay on bass, and Ron Vincent on drums. A veteran of the New York jazz scene since 1982, Vincent leads a seasoned Bay Area group built around fluid saxophone lines, piano interplay, and a swinging acoustic rhythm section...
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