Pianist and keyboardist Adam Klipple has toured the world with artists such as Veronica Swift and Lauryn Hill. Currently touring with Blood Sweat and Tears, Adam is bringing his wild and funky 5-piece band to Keys Jazz Bistro. The quintet plays original soulful arrangements of songs you know, sure to surprise! From Chopin and Tchaikovsky...
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...
Rayner Brock is a vocalist, musician, and songwriter appearing at The Saloon, leading a band that features Bruce Zwieg on keyboards, Marcus David on drums, and Brock on guitar and vocals. Beginning on electric bass and later extending his work to voice, guitar, keys, and studio production, he has moved from years as a sideman...
Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing Fog City Swing at Keys Jazz Bistro! The bay area’s newest and hottest jazz and swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. Enjoy an evening of swing, hard bop, and even some classic pop favorites performed only the...
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...
Paris 75’s rotating jazz bands turn this corner of North Beach into a little slice of the Left Bank. Each week a different small ensemble—trios, quartets, and vocal groups—leans into swing, standards, and café‑style jazz that pairs naturally with wine, cocktails, charcuterie, and late‑night conversation. The vibe is intimate and unhurried: close‑up solos, brushed drums,...
Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing Fog City Swing at Keys Jazz Bistro! The bay area’s newest and hottest jazz and swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. Enjoy an evening of swing, hard bop, and even some classic pop favorites performed only the...
The Lucky Losers are a San Francisco–based blues‑soul band fronted by vocalist Cathy Lemons and harmonica player/vocalist Phil Berkowitz. Their Lucky Losers lineup at The Saloon features Jon Otis on drums, Edgar San Gabriel on bass, Chris Burns on keyboards, Cathy Lemons on vocals, and Simon Govan‑Smith on guitar, presenting a mix of blues, soul,...
What’s Cookin’ Jazz Quartet is led by bassist Mark Patron, the ensemble specializes in a mix of Swing, Bop, Bossa Nova, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Their repertoire draws heavily from the Blue Note era, featuring soulful arrangements of classics like John Coltrane’s "Naima" and Horace Silver’s "Ecaroh." The music is designed to be well done and...
Kurt Schwartzman creates art that honors vintage transit and the dedicated Muni operators who keep our city moving. His work captures the beauty of historic streetcars and the human spirit required to preserve and operate these mechanical treasures. By focusing on both the steel and the people, his paintings celebrate the enduring connection between San Francisco’s...
This masterfully rich instrumentation, is both complex and precise, gritty and hot. The Samurai Gypsies are taking their music with african, flamenco, latin and jazz roots into some deliciously sexy and cerebral places. Join us for a great night of music 4-7pm. https://youtu.be/GR8VfcFeEq4
Mike Henderson, dubbed “the Blues Professor” by John Lee Hooker, is a veteran blues guitarist, singer, and bandleader who holds a monthly afternoon slot at The Saloon, San Francisco’s oldest bar. His sets lean into electric Chicago and West Coast blues, with lived‑in vocals and sharp guitar work. It’s barroom blues at close range.