Jazz Music Bands/Local Musicians
Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United States
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Zach the Guitar
Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesZach Sanders brings expressive, melody-forward guitar to Amélie for an intimate evening of modern jazz, pop, and groove-based instrumentals. With a warm touch, clear tone, and a focus on lyrical improvisation, he creates songs and reimagined standards that feel both familiar and fresh, equally suited to attentive listening or a relaxed glass of wine with...
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Parlor Tricks 1920s Ragtime Jazz Band
Stookey’s Blue Room 891 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, United States“It’s vaudevillian in its delivery, dark and soaring at once.” - SF Fun Cheap Parlor Tricks is the world's first and foremost industrial ragtime band, a hot-music quartet led with sultry vocals, resonator guitar, upright bass and horn or drums. The music is a mix of swing, jazz standards, vaudeville and originals -- all distinguished...
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Katy Stephan
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKathy 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...
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Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience 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...
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Jonathon Seiberlich
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesOver the past 12 years, Jonathan Seiberlich has become a prominent member of the San Francisco Bay Area’s vibrant music scene. On any given night you may hear him perform with the San Francisco Symphony, the Nomad Session Wind Octet, Jazz Mafia collective, Circus Bella, and Kyle Athayde Dance Party. Jonathan has also performed alongside...
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Jules Broussard & Chris Siebert
Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge 3202 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesChris Siebert on the Hammond Organ and the legendary saxophonist Jules Broussard! Prepare to be transported into a "Twin Peaks" dreamscape of deep red lighting and vintage curiosities at The Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge. This evening features a rare, high-fidelity collaboration between two of San Francisco’s most respected jazz and blues veterans. With the house...
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GamperDrums FunkJazz
Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesGamperDrums appears at Local Edition in a trio format, joined by Cody Anderson on guitar and Gary Brown on bass. Together, they present a set that draws on the jazz tradition while adding a contemporary angle suited to the venue’s historic San Francisco setting.
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Patrick Wolff all-star quartet with Edward Simon, Marcos Varela, and Jerome Gillespie
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPatrick Wolff-saxophones Edward Simon- piano Marcos Varela- bass Jerome Gillespie- drums Patrick Wolff is a saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. His playing has been characterized by a focus on lyricism and an embrace of the whole lineage of jazz styles. For this special...
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Inner-State 80’s
Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesInner-State 80’s brings a full-throttle retro dance party to Tupelo from 9pm–1am, serving up the big hooks, synths, and guitar riffs that defined the decade. Specializing in faithful, high-energy takes on classic 80s hits, the band turns the room into an all-night singalong, with plenty of anthems for the dance floor and deep cuts for...
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NIKO JET JAM NIGHT
Boom Boom Room 1601 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesNIKO JET & The Bad Thoughts are rocking a JAM NIGHT on Thursday Night! It's a genre-bending amalgamation of Rock, Reggae, Gypsy Jazz, Americana, and Grunge. Fronted by Niko Jet’s dark, witty songwriting and deep, gravelly voice, the band pairs haunting melodic moments with high-energy arrangements. Whether driving hard or pulling listeners inward, The Bad Thoughts deliver a...
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PHER Sings the Blues
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPHER Sings the Blues. Standards. Stories. Songs reborn in jazz. Joined by a trio of master musicians, PHER revisits the music that raised him — honouring legacy, fatherhood, and the blues at the center of it all. Band Lineup: Pher, vocals Kev Choice, piano Marcus Shelby, upright bass Malachi Whitson, drums
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Wendy DeWitt
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWendy 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...
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Art By Kevin Figueroa
Waystone 1609 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin Waystone for North Beach First Fridays as they feature the works of local artist Kevin Figueroa. Located on Market Street at the edge of the Financial District and North Beach, Waystone pairs its curated selection of beer and wine with a focus on contemporary Bay Area art. Figueroa’s work provides a sharp, intellectual aesthetic...
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Art by Jeremy Fish: Screen Prints for sale at the smallest gallery in town
Fishtank Gallery 1331 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCelebrate 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....
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Katy Stephan
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKaty 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...
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Gaea Shell & Scott Foster
Biordi Art Imports 412 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesGaea Schell and Scott Foster perform at Biordi Art Imports, bringing jazz to North Beach First Fridays. Join them for an engaging performance that blends Schell’s mastery of flute, piano, and vocals with Foster’s expressive guitar playing. Experience a night of sophisticated jazz, rich harmonies, and Latin-inspired rhythms, making for a memorable musical event at...
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Starry Skemes
Otherwise Brewing 1402 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesStarry Skemes, featuring San Francisco multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, improviser, modular synthesist, and visual artist J. Lee, plays Otherwise Brewing on Friday, May 1 from 5–7pm as part of First Fridays in North Beach. As a member of the indie psych rock band Starry Skemes and the experimental rock band Warm Spell, with past projects including The...
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Ned Boynton & Friends
Caffe Trieste 601 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience 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...
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Magic School Busk
Red Window 500 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe 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...
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Art by John Folan
Professor Seagull's Smartshop and Gallery 1351 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States +1 morePop by Live Worms and Professor Seagull’s Smartshop for the North Beach First Fridays Art walk featuring work by various local artists and featuring works by John Folan. Inside the Smartshop, the gallery walls are covered in psychedelic light green and yellow wallpaper — vibrant, but still perfectly balanced to receive and highlight artwork of...
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Ashley Jemison Quartet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAdam Bailey | PianoJae Jackson | DrumsJeremey Zacca | BassAshley Jemison | Alto Ashley Jemison is a Bay Area saxophonist, bandleader, and composer known for her warm tone, expressive storytelling, and gospel-infused contemporary jazz sound. Since stepping into the Bay Area scene in 2023, she has quickly established herself as a compelling presence on local...
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Poetry Reading
Golden Sardine 362 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesGrab a glass of wine and join us for First Fridays poetry reading at the Golden Sardine.
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Vince Lateano Trio
Sweetie's Art Bar 475 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin 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...
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Hipsteria
Etcetera Wine Bar 795 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesHipsteria 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.
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