Oakland’s powerhouse collective Jazz Mafia dives deep into the purple catalog for Prince Reimagined, a high energy tribute to the music of Prince. Now in its third year, the show has become a fan favorite with all performances selling out last season. From slow burning ballads to high octane funk anthems, the band reimagines Prince’s...
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....
Oakland’s powerhouse collective Jazz Mafia dives deep into the purple catalog for Prince Reimagined, a high energy tribute to the music of Prince. Now in its third year, the show has become a fan favorite with all performances selling out last season. From slow burning ballads to high octane funk anthems, the band reimagines Prince’s...
Mitch Polzak is a guitarist, singer, banjoist, and bandleader appearing at The Saloon in North Beach under his own name. He draws on rockabilly, 1960s country, honky tonk, Bakersfield-influenced country, surf, early rock and roll, bluegrass, Cajun, blues, and related American roots styles, reflecting a long career steeped in these traditions.
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...
North Beach New Orleans
Emma Jean Foster & American Soul is a San Francisco–based band led by Grammy‑nominated vocalist and songwriter Emma Jean Foster, appearing at The Saloon in North Beach. They perform a mix of soul, gospel blues, Motown, and American standards, and are known for hosting Sunday night open mic jams at Swig and playing at venues...
The Good Bad is a San Francisco–based progressive bluegrass band appearing at Belle Cora in North Beach. A long-running presence on the West Coast “newgrass” scene, the five-piece group uses traditional string-band instruments—mandolin, banjo, fiddle, guitar, and bass—to deliver high-energy, harmony-rich sets that put a modern, rock-and-roll spin on classic bluegrass. Their acoustic sound and...
For this series at Keys Jazz Bistro, Tammy pays tribute to her mentors and influences, including Etta Jones,Ernestine Anderson,Denise Perrrier,Houston Person,Mary Lou Williams,Tania maria,Nina Simone-to name a few…. Tammy L. Hall is a Grammy® award winning pianist/composer/educator/collaborator/ musical director who’s career spans some 40+ years. She currently works with SFJAZZ Organization as a Lead Teaching Artist....
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.
Black Magic appears at the Comstock Saloon from 8–11pm with a seven-piece jazz ensemble. The group focuses on a “cool jazz” and West Coast–influenced sound with hard bop energy and mid‑20th‑century jazz references, presented in a setting that matches the historic North Beach cocktail bar atmosphere.