The Door Slammers bring classic North Beach blues-rock back to the Saloon, carrying on the legacy of their founder, the late Johnny Nitro, a cornerstone of the San Francisco blues scene for over three decades. Known for their gritty, guitar-driven sound and passionate live shows, the band continues the tradition that helped shape and mentor...
The Chris Ford Band delivers a spirited blend of rockabilly, blues, and honky tonk, electrifying venues across San Francisco including The Saloon. Led by Chris Ford, the band combines old-school honky tonk vibes with modern energy, crafting a sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh. Whether dominating the stage or engaging with the crowd, the Chris...
Howard Wiley presents a celebration of soul-jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B steeped in West Coast flavor at Keys Jazz Bistro combining hard-driving originals with a funkified selection of classics. Wiley has been a standout on the Bay Area music scene since he was a teenager in the mid-1990s, and he’s taken on the mantle of...
The Glass Key Trio explores original compositions inspired by Americana, Jazz, Classical, Folk, Balkan and Arabic music and film Noir at the Lost Church. Jeremy Bleich - guitar/electronics Ben Wright - acoustic bass Milton Villarrubia III - drums "The thing about knowing rules in music is that you can then break them in creative...
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, piano, and upright bass while cocktails clink and the lights stay low. Expect classic tunes, a few deep‑cut surprises, and the kind of between‑song banter...
The Dirty Works Jazz Band brings its signature jam session to Paris 75 every first Thursday. Led by upright bassist Kyle Finley, these "Dirty Works & Friends" nights transform the North Beach venue into a buzzing jazz laboratory. Far from a casual background set, this is a professional performance environment where the house band sets...
Howard Wiley presents a celebration of soul-jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B steeped in West Coast flavor at Keys Jazz Bistro combining hard-driving originals with a funkified selection of classics. Wiley has been a standout on the Bay Area music scene since he was a teenager in the mid-1990s, and he’s taken on the mantle of...
Witness a true piece of San Francisco musical history as Johnny Z and the Camaros take the stage at Tupelo. If you’ve spent any time in the city’s jazz and rock circuits over the last few decades, you likely know this band; they famously served as the house band for the legendary Gold Dust Lounge...
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...
Celebrate the true heart of the neighborhood at Fish Tank Gallery for North Beach First Fridays. Located on Grant Avenue, Fish Tank Gallery—curated by the renowned Jeremy Fish—is a space dedicated to the creative pulse of North Beach, making it the perfect venue for an artist defined by his proximity and dedication to the area....
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,...
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...