Live Music

Name: Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
Start: 2026-09-04T20:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-09-04T23:00:00-07:00
Location: Lion’s Den

September 2026
Sheldon Alexander
September 3 @ 9:00 pm - 1:30 am Sheldon Alexander

Boom Boom Room 1601 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United States
SHELDON ALEXANDER ... a dynamic band from the California Bay Area, is captivating audiences with their unique blend of jazz, R&B, soul, and gospel. Emerging from the heart of Oakland's music scene is Coexist — a mesmerizing cocktail of R&B and Jazz Fusion that doesn't just touch the soul, but seduces it. Orchestrated by the rhythmic genius of Sheldon Alexander on drums, the ensemble boasts the intoxicating vocals of Veotis Latchison, Miles Blackwell's alluring bass lines, the fiery embrace of Max Brody’s guitar riffs, and the luscious piano harmony of Caleb Phair. Drawing inspiration from musical powerhouses such as the D’Angelo, […]
Free
Daniel Harris III
September 3 @ 9:15 pm - 10:30 pm Daniel Harris III

Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Daniel Harris III at Black Cat brings the Stockton-raised trumpeter, composer, and bandleader back to San Francisco for a two-show night of bold, soulful jazz built on hard-hitting original compositions and warm melodic storytelling. Harris has performed with Terrace Martin, Stevie Wonder, Jahari Stampley, and Isaiah Collier and the Chosen Few, with appearances at Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center, and his sound moves through R&B, funk, neo-soul, and hip-hop, drawing on his debut album "Ubuntu". He's joined by pianist Elder Gindroz, bassist Ryan Jackson-Embola, and drummer Victor Cyrus Franklin III.
$20
Eugene Huggins
September 3 @ 9:30 pm - 1:30 am Eugene Huggins

The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
Eugene Huggins brings harmonica-led blues to The Saloon in North Beach with his band featuring Steve Hazlewood on bass, Felix Bannon on guitar, and Robi Bean on drums. The group draws on Huggins’ long Bay Area experience, including his early work fronting The Casuals and backing blues figures such as Buddy Guy and Junior Wells...
Free
Aki Kumar
September 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Aki Kumar brings his electrifying Bollywood Blues to The Deluxe in Haight-Ashbury. The Mumbai-born, San Jose–based singer and harmonica virtuoso fuses Chicago electric blues, rock ’n’ roll, country, and retro Indian film music into a distinctive, high-energy sound—earning him the nickname “King of Bollywood Blues.”
$15
Lisa Kindred Band
September 4 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lisa Kindred Band

The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
The Lisa Kindred Band carries on the spirit and repertoire of beloved Mill Valley–based blues, folk, and rock singer Lisa Kindred, whose roots stretch from the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene to decades shaping the Bay Area blues community. At The Saloon, the band keeps her legacy alive with sets steeped in classic blues, roots,...
Free
Katy Stephan
September 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 a soundscape for cocktails or as a close‑up performance for guests who want to lean in and really listen.
Free
The Good Bad
September 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Otherwise Brewing 1402 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
The Good Bad brings fast, harmony-rich San Francisco newgrass to Otherwise Brewing/101 Music for North Beach First Friday. Founded in 2010, the five-piece combines original songs with traditional and contemporary bluegrass plus unexpected pop covers, driven by Aaron Lanes on mandolin and guitar, Peter Domenici on banjo, Tom Conneely on guitar, Gabe Wheaton on fiddle, and Noah Zisser on bass.
Free
The Rocket Wheels
September 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
The Rocket Wheels bring a fast, amplified take on early rock ’n’ roll to The Deluxe on Friday, September 4, at 6 PM. The Bay Area trio leans into neo-rockabilly and stripped-down, high-energy roots-rock, with driving rhythms and vintage-style guitar sounds that suit the revived Haight-Ashbury venue.
$10
Austin Wazz of Analog Dog
September 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Austin Wazz of Analog Dog

The Grove 690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Austin Wazz (Austin Wasielewski) is the lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist of Analog Dog, a San Francisco-based psychedelic indie-disco band he co-founded with Rob Nicol, appearing at The Grove. His solo sets draw on the band's signature blend of dance-heavy grooves and socially conscious songwriting, bringing an energetic, groove-forward sound to the café's laid-back neighborhood...
Free
Ned Boynton & Friends
September 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Ned Boynton & Friends

Caffe Trieste 601 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Experience the unique sound of San Francisco-based guitarist and educator, Ned Boynton. Recognized in Scott Yanow's book, “The Great Jazz Guitarists the Ultimate Guide”, Ned brings a distinctive and highly respected approach to the instrument. His impressive career includes performances with jazz legends like Les Paul, Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden, and Bruce Forman, showcasing his...
Free
Magic School Busk
September 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Magic School Busk

Red Window 500 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 gin tonic on the Red Window’s outdoor patio or just walking by with a cannoli in hand, the Busk provides a genuine North Beach experience. About The Magic School Busk Born from the city’s post-pandemic street-side revival, The Magic School Busk is a collective of veteran […]
Free
The Muse Jazz Collective
September 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States
The Muse Jazz Collective at Mr. Tipples features Tom Catanzaro on saxophone, Ian McArdle on piano, Alan Jones on bass, and Isaac Schwartz on drums. Led by Catanzaro, the Bay Area initiative brings together jazz listeners, mentors, advocates, and musicians; Catanzaro’s wide-ranging career includes performances with Diana Krall, Al Jarreau, Michael Brecker, George Benson, Christian...
$15
Vince Lateano Trio
September 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sweetie's Art Bar 475 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Join us at Sweetie’s Art Bar for an unforgettable night with the Vince Lateano Trio! Experience the masterful jazz drumming of Vince Lateano, a San Francisco jazz legend who has played alongside icons like Cal Tjader and Stan Getz. The trio brings a lively mix of classic and contemporary jazz in an intimate setting that’s...
Free
Hipsteria
September 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Etcetera Wine Bar 795 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 Hipsteria plays every Friday at Etcetera Wine bar.
Free
Max Haymer Power Trio
September 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Max Haymer Power Trio

Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Max Haymer Power Trio brings the Grammy-nominated pianist to San Francisco for his Black Cat debut, a three-night residency built for drama, momentum, and explosive live interplay in what Haymer calls "athletic jazz." He spent a decade as pianist and musical director for ten-time Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval and also collaborates with vocalist Jane Monheit;...
$20
Jazz Mafia: Cannonball Show
September 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Jazz Mafia: Cannonball Show

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States
Jazz Mafia’s Cannonball Show salutes Cannonball and Nat Adderley with a hard-swinging sextet at Keys Jazz Bistro, recapturing the brothers’ soulful, explosive brand of 1960s–’70s hard bop. Alto saxophonist John Palowich, trumpeter Mike Olmos, trombonist Adam Theis, pianist Colin Hogan, bassist Josh Thurston-Milgrom, and drummer Henry Plumb reinterpret the Adderleys’ timeless repertoire with the collective’s characteristically energetic Bay Area edge.
$45
Jessica Loos Poetry & Music Series
September 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jessica Loos Poetry & Music Series

Macchiarini Creative Design 1544 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
Music by Mark Holzinger and art by Roger Strobbel. Poetry reading by Jessica Loos, Carl Landauer, Steven Meloan, Keith Felton, Lucille Land Day in front of Macchiarini Creative Design. Follow the poets up to Coit Tower at 9pm. Want to know more about the North Beach Poetry Crawl? Check out Mukethe Kawinzi’s experience in Quiet...
Free
The Muse Jazz Collective
September 4 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States
The Muse Jazz Collective at Mr. Tipples features Tom Catanzaro on saxophone, Ian McArdle on piano, Alan Jones on bass, and Isaac Schwartz on drums. Led by Catanzaro, the Bay Area initiative brings together jazz listeners, mentors, advocates, and musicians; Catanzaro’s wide-ranging career includes performances with Diana Krall, Al Jarreau, Michael Brecker, George Benson, Christian...
$15
The Mina Project
September 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Paris 75 515 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States
THE MINA PROJECT represents the music of Italian singer Mina Mazzini in her tradition, in particular, paying tribute to her songs of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Mina is considered the most successful proponent of the canzone italiana through Italian mainstream pop music. Mina’s work combines classic Italian pop with elements of Jazz, Blues, Swing, R&B...
Free
Gutter Swan
September 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Otherwise Brewing 1402 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
Gutter Swan brings its intimate San Francisco Americana sound to Otherwise Brewing/101 Records for North Beach First Friday on September 4, playing 7:30–9:30 PM. Vocalist Loryn Barbeau and guitarist Steve Egelman pair powerful, emotive singing with intricate but unshowy acoustic guitar, supported at times by percussionist Elizabeth Hall and other local players.
Free
Hal Richards Quintet
September 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Bird & Beckett 653 Cheney St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Hal Richards Quintet at Bird & Beckett brings together veteran reed specialist Hal Richards, a Bay Area fixture on saxophones, flutes, clarinets, oboe, and bassoon since 1976 who's shared stages with Carol Channing, Terry Gibbs, and Lenny Niehaus and continues to record with Jeff Sanford's Cartoon Jazz Orchestra, the Golden Gate Park Band, and the...
$25
OG Rhythm & Blues
September 4 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm OG Rhythm & Blues

Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Experience the authentic sounds of soul and funk with the OG Rhythm & Blues Band at the Sheba Piano Lounge from 7:30-10:30pm. The group is a mainstay of Sheba’s rotation, known for their classic repertoire that honors the neighborhood’s legacy as the "Harlem of the West".
Free
Andean and Latin World Music Night
September 4 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St, San Francisco, United States
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 of panpipes (zampoñas) and notched flutes (kena) with high-energy rhythms. You don’t need a plane ticket to experience a "little piece of South American carnaval,"...
$20.00
Gaucho Jazz
September 4 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound, a uniquely American concoction, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more....
Free
Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
September 4 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United States
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...
Free