Catch the fiery style of Jinx Jones and the Kingtones at Tupelo. Known as one of the most virtuosic guitarists on the West Coast, Jinx Jones leads his power trio through a high-octane set of Rockabilly, Greaser-Jazz, and Big Twang guitar instrumentals. Set in the heart of North Beach’s Grant Avenue, this is the premier...
Channeling the dark wit and biting social commentary of the 70’s, multi-instrumentalist William Johnston has sharpened his songwriting craft to a deadly edge, ready to cut the wires of the systems that keep us in place. Think the acidity of Steely Dan with the smooth finish of Al Green- too modern to be Retro Soul...
“Every song is a work of art in Champian’s hands and voice” (the Aboslute Sound). Her “galvanizing presence” (the New Yorker) and her alluring musical presentation have made her “a charming young steward of the mainstream Jazz tradition.” (The New York Times) Born in Norman Oklahoma in 1985, Champian is recognized as the “most gifted...
Saxy Susan (Susan Copperman) is a San Francisco–based musician who appears at The Saloon, performing on saxophone and keyboards. She began playing saxophone at age 9, drawing on classical training and experience with groups such as the Poyntlyss Sistars Rockin' Show Band, and her sets reflect classic rock and rhythm-and-blues influences.
“Every song is a work of art in Champian’s hands and voice” (the Aboslute Sound). Her “galvanizing presence” (the New Yorker) and her alluring musical presentation have made her “a charming young steward of the mainstream Jazz tradition.” (The New York Times) Born in Norman Oklahoma in 1985, Champian is recognized as the “most gifted...
High Water Blues is a long‑running Bay Area band that has spent more than two decades playing a mix of R&B, blues, and rock. The group appears at The Saloon as a five‑piece fronted by vocalist Suzanne Rose, with Michael Pierce on tenor sax, Simon Govan‑Smith on guitar, Valerie Marchant on bass, and Robi Bean...
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...
The Joe Mazzaferro Quartet is a contemporary jazz ensemble led by trumpeter, composer, and educator Joe Mazzaferro. Based in Northern California, the group is known for a style that blends straight-ahead jazz, hard bop, and modern swing Andrew Mell | Bass Malachi Whitson | Drums Joe Mazzaferro | Trumpet
Hipsteria 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.
16-yr-old Seattle rocker & guitar prodigy known for electrifying originals & national-anthem performances at NHL/MLB games worldwide.
Keys 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 2013 with...