Rob Phillips
Rob Phillips at The Grove features the Queens-born, Bay Area-based trumpet and flugelhorn player. Expect a set rooted in jazz and blues, with expressive horn-led melodies and improvisation.
Rob Phillips at The Grove features the Queens-born, Bay Area-based trumpet and flugelhorn player. Expect a set rooted in jazz and blues, with expressive horn-led melodies and improvisation.
Viajó de la Música brings a traveling soundtrack of Latin jazz, boleros to the intimate wine‑bar glow of Scopo Divino. Led by saxophonist Renner, this jazz quartet moves effortlessly from bossa and samba to slow‑dance ballads, weaving guitars, percussion, and rich vocals into one continuous journey. Expect romantic melodies, hypnotic grooves, and a set list...
Peter Lindman brings a relaxed singer-songwriter set to Capo’s patio, playing a mix of original songs and covers rooted in the glorious sixties. He frequently collaborates with guitarist Roger Rocha of 4 Non Blondes, and at Capo’s the music is typically presented as a casual 6–9 PM dinner accompaniment in the restaurant’s North Beach setting.
Black Cat presents a rare convergence of two major voices in modern jazz, each shaped by the towering legacy of John Coltrane yet speaking in distinct musical languages of their own. Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery brings a sound critics have called a "contemporary mix of Coltrane, Shorter and Henderson influences,” powerful, passionate, and unmistakably...
Adam Shulman Organ Trio celebrates the Hammond B-3 tradition at Mr. Tipples, featuring Adam Shulman on organ, Jack Riordan on guitar, and Andre Sumelius on drums. A longtime anchor of the San Francisco jazz community, Shulman has performed with artists including Bobby Hutcherson, Miguel Zenón, Stefon Harris, Dayna Stephens, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra, while...
Barrio Manouche plays gypsy-jazz at El Chato. Founded by the Spanish guitarist and composer Javi Jiménez, the group consists of a singular musical body that combines the instrumentation and signature of Jazz Manouche, Modern Jazz, Flamenco and Latin-American rhythms.
The Alexandra Rieloff Trio is a jazz ensemble appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge, led by Brooklyn-born Chilean vocalist Alexandra Rieloff, with Mark Holzinger on guitar and Rob Bassinette on bass. Drawing on the Great American Songbook alongside bossa nova and bolero influences rooted in her Latin American heritage, Rieloff brings a cinematic, emotionally textured approach...
Bennett Roth Trio at The Deluxe features the Bay Area pianist, composer, educator, and emcee, whose work spans jazz, soul, hip-hop, and collaborative projects. A fixture at venues including SFJAZZ and Yoshi’s, Roth brings an experienced, versatile approach shaped by his recordings and work alongside leading jazz musicians.
Shangô Beat brings a vibrant Afro-Brazilian groove to Amelie, led by Bay Area–based percussionist, singer, and composer Marcos Odara, who grew up in Salvador, Bahia. Rooted in traditional Candomblé rhythms, the project blends samba, baião, batucada, reggae, funk, and blues into an energetic, cross-cultural sound.
Join Oakland-based Hernandez Hideaway at Specs for Balkan beats, Klezmer stylings, goofball remixes and original tunes. Playing the Bay and beyond since 2009, this band is always working hard to find that sweet spot where traditional meets modern. Bottoms up: bass (Dan Harrison), accordion (Tim Phillips), trombone (Sam Hernandez), saxophone (Claire Phillips), and voice (Lucie...
Kathy Stephan brings torch songs, swing standards, and a touch of twang to the Comstock Saloon’s polished‑but‑raucous barroom. Her voice leans into the room’s natural reverb, floating over brushed drums,...
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...
Adam Shulman Organ Trio celebrates the Hammond B-3 tradition at Mr. Tipples, featuring Adam Shulman on organ, Jack Riordan on guitar, and Andre Sumelius on drums. A longtime anchor of the San Francisco jazz community, Shulman has performed with artists including Bobby Hutcherson, Miguel Zenón, Stefon Harris, Dayna Stephens, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra, while...
The Smokedaddies at Tupelo is a high-energy Bay Area soul cover jam band that blends Motown, funk, psychedelic rock, classic rock ’n’ roll, blues, jazz, country, New Orleans grooves, and improvisational jam-band spirit. The group is known for turning familiar songs into loose, dance-ready live performances, with soulful vocals, extended instrumental jams, and a welcoming...
Black Cat presents a rare convergence of two major voices in modern jazz, each shaped by the towering legacy of John Coltrane yet speaking in distinct musical languages of their own. Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery brings a sound critics have called a "contemporary mix of Coltrane, Shorter and Henderson influences,” powerful, passionate, and unmistakably...
Wendy DeWitt plays boogie woogie and blues on the National and International blues scene. And you can see her at the Saloon. With Kirk Harwood, Wendy is a two-time regional winner, and International Blues Challenge Finalist. Former pianist for Hank Ballard, and 30 years of working with Chicago legend Steve Freund, Wendy has also played...
David M’Ore is a blues-rock guitarist and vocalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area who appears at The Saloon. Born in Argentina, he blends traditional blues with British-influenced hard rock, and is known for a guitar-forward sound and gravelly vocals documented on releases such as his album "Holy Sinners & Sinful Saints."
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,...
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...
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...
Patrick Wolff’s Swinging Organ Quartet brings the hard-grooving sound of late-1950s and early-1960s organ jazz to Mr. Tipples. Saxophonist Wolff is joined by Adam Shulman on Hammond B-3 organ, Jack Tone Riordan on guitar, and Miles Turk on drums, drawing inspiration from classic collaborations such as Shirley Scott with Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis and Lou Donaldson...
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.
Cyril Guiraud brings a truly international perspective to The Deluxe — a French-born saxophonist, producer, and composer based between San Francisco and Paris, he has recorded and performed alongside luminaries including Kenny Garrett, Mike Stern, George Clinton, Michel Petrucciani, Alpha Blondie, and Mino Cinelu, and graced stages at SF Jazz, the Monterey Jazz Festival, and...
Black Cat presents a rare convergence of two major voices in modern jazz, each shaped by the towering legacy of John Coltrane yet speaking in distinct musical languages of their own. Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery brings a sound critics have called a "contemporary mix of Coltrane, Shorter and Henderson influences,” powerful, passionate, and unmistakably...
Tammy Hall — It’s All About the Groove! at Keys Jazz Bistro finds the Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and educator exploring the music of Rodney Franklin, Tania Maria, Ahmad Jamal, and Angela Bofill. With more than four decades of work across jazz, blues, and musical theater, Hall brings a deeply rhythmic and expressive approach to the...