The Good Bad
Capo's 641 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us on the patio at Capo’s for live music 6-9pm with the Good Bad. Come grab a slice and support live music in San Francisco.
Join us on the patio at Capo’s for live music 6-9pm with the Good Bad. Come grab a slice and support live music in San Francisco.
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...
It's that time again! Join guitarist-bandleader Nick Rossi for a causal swing session at the legendary Specs' in North Beach this coming Thursday evening. Nick's special guest will be pianist Kris Tokarski (from New York by way of New Orleans) alongside his regular running partners Kamrin Ortiz (tenor sax & clarinet) and Mikiya Matsuda (bass)....
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...
Otilia Donaire is a San Francisco–born blues‑rock singer and bandleader who appears at The Saloon, known for her strong vocals and energetic stage presence. Her music draws on blues roots with a soulful, funk‑driven sound, reflected on her album “Bluesin’ It Up,” which highlights her focus on original material and performance‑centered storytelling.
The Funky Cha plays funky soul and reggae at Tupelo.
Experience the West Coast Blues Revue at The Saloon, San Francisco’s legendary blues venue, where powerhouse performances light up the night. Led by Hal Petcher and featuring top Bay Area musicians like Chris Burns and Tim Wagar, plus surprise guests, this show delivers raw soulful blues with infectious energy. It’s the perfect midweek blues fix...
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...
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...
Keys Jazz Bistro favorite Kenny Washington always brings concert thrills and spills to Keys. Don’t miss out on one of our very own world class bay area artists!Kenny Washington has thrilled audiences across the globe with his soulful interpretations, seemingly limitless range, and inventive scatting. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington appeared in...
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,"...
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....
Tony Lindsay brings eleven Grammy Awards and a quarter century of world-class experience to Keys Jazz Bistro — the powerhouse vocalist who served as lead singer for Santana from the iconic Supernatural (1999) through Multi-Dimensional Warrior (2008), logging countless world tours, Grammy Show performances, and a legendary Super Bowl XXXVII appearance alongside Beyoncé. Now stepping...
Get ready to hit the dance floor as Cougar Unleashed brings the best of the Bay Area’s funky soul and R&B to Tupelo. Led by the charismatic Rhonda "Cougar" Crouch, this powerhouse ensemble is known for its high-octane party band energy and a setlist that spans from soulful deep-cuts to classic rock anthems. This is...
Craig Caffall performs at The Saloon. He is a seasoned singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a rich musical career spanning over five decades. Born in the Bay Area and raised between the U.S. and Mexico, he captivates audiences with his bilingual performances blending blues, swamp rock, Latin, and funk influences. He has toured extensively with...
Experience the ultimate "living theater" of North Beach as The Magic School Busk takes up their weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window. Positioned at the vibrant, sun-soaked corner of Stockton and Columbus, this high-energy busking collective captures the spontaneous spirit of the neighborhood. The performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and...
Jake Sampson is a blues singer, songwriter, and bassist based in the San Francisco Bay Area who appears at The Saloon. Originally from Detroit and influenced by Motown bassist James Jamerson, he blends soulful R&B roots with blues, jazz, and funk in original material that extends beyond standard blues covers and clichés.
Clairdee brings sophistication, warmth, and a velvety voice to Keys Jazz Bistro — a celebrated vocalist whose heartfelt interpretations span the standard repertoire, gospel, and R&B with equal grace and authenticity. As the great Nancy Wilson said of her: "In the tradition of all great vocalists, Clairdee infuses each song with her own unique style...
This Saturday, join two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Nadia, Pachamama band, Andean costumed dancers and special guest master violinist Georges Lammam for a magical, musical night in a historic speakeasy.
Tiffany Austin brings her celebrated voice and deep reverence for jazz history to Keys Jazz Bistro for Ella and Ellington — a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and her greatest collaborators, including Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. Hailed by KQED as "one of the country's best jazz singers," Austin is a vocalist, composer, educator, and UC...
The Dave Matthews Blues Band performs at The Saloon. Established in 2002 by David S. Matthews, an East Bay harmonica player (since 1982), the band plays standard blues covers such as “Sweet Home Chicago” in addition to well-known dance tunes like “I’ll Take You There,” and “Feeling Allright.” Aubrey Rose - Guitar David Matthews -...
II Funk ky Shu’s wit Nu Soles plays at Tupelo. This powerhouse R&B soul, and funk ensemble has become a cornerstone of the North Beach live music scene. Led by the deep, rhythmic grooves of Shepard on bass and the commanding, soulful vocals of Tambora, the band is celebrated for their all-killer, no-filler sets. Their...
Adam Shulman brings his swinging organ trio to Keys Jazz Bistro — a San Francisco jazz institution since arriving in the city in 2002, Shulman is one of the most in-demand pianists and organists on the Bay Area scene, having performed as a sideman with Bobby Hutcherson, Larry Coryell, Miguel Zenón, Luciana Souza, Stefon Harris,...
Experience the ultimate "living theater" of North Beach as The Magic School Busk takes up their weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window. Positioned at the vibrant, sun-soaked corner of Stockton and Columbus, this high-energy busking collective captures the spontaneous spirit of the neighborhood. The performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and...