Eric and The In Crowd bring classic soul‑jazz and groove to Bird & Beckett, turning the bookshop into a late‑night listening room. Expect deep cuts and familiar favorites from the Hammond‑B3 era including Everything Happens to Me and other songs starting with E. This is an intimate set made for close‑up listening: warm bass, tight...
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.
Soulful blues singer, guitarist & harmonica master Kevin Burt tours globally with 300+ shows a year, blending blues, soul & stories.
Tiffany Austin performs at Keys Jazz Bistro. She is a vocalist, composer, educator, and Berkeley Law Juris Doctor who has performed with luminaries such as Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, John Handy, Cyrus Chestnut, and Doug Carn. Her soulful delivery and musical storytelling has brought her to stages at Birdland and Dizzy’s Den in NYC, Walt...
“He’s reamplifying the tradition of jazz piano and he’s lifting up a legacy that’s the foundation for many people” -New York Times. Accomplished multi-instrumentalist Luther S. Allison has set himself apart as one of the most in-demand artists in jazz today. Forging a path on both piano and drum set, Allison cemented himself as one...
Sylvia Cuenca is an active jazz drummer and educator based in New York City. She is well-regarded for her versatile playing style, which blends impeccable swing with an authentic feel for Latin genres. Rico Jones is a rising tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader originally from Denver, Colorado, currently based in Harlem, New York. He is recognized for a...
Mr.Lucky’s on-stage adventures have run from 1970s punk to new wave to poetry-performance; a beatnik combo; the jazzy Ring-a-Ding Duo (1981-‘83); and on into the martini-swilling Mr. Lucky ‘performance art’ (1983) that morphed into an off-beat jazz-eclectic creation called the Mr. Lucky Experience: re-styling the Songbook, creating live mash-ups (in 1993!) His grandfather’s nickname...
Barbara Gainer is a multi-talented San Francisco vocalist and radio personality appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge. She specializes in sophisticated blues and classic jazz, blending powerful blues numbers with timeless standards and delivering them with a warm, commanding vocal style shaped by decades of musical immersion. A longtime DJ on KPOO 89.5 FM, she brings...
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....
Experience 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...
Ladies and Gentemen, introducing Fog City Swing! The bay area's newest and hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. This seven piece ensemble will transport you to the 1940’s, it is truly the world’s smallest big band! Fog City Swing is...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring the iconic trio of Lavay Smith, Danny Armstrong, and Chris Siebert! Vocalist Lavay Smith delivers sultry, classic jazz and blues alongside the powerful trombone and vocals of Danny Armstrong. Musical director Chris Siebert on the house Hammond organ.
Come dance to live Cumbia and Salsa rhythms at Local Edition!
Future Famous Fridays at The Savoy Tivoli lines up three rising local acts on one bill built for discovery. Delano Milano opens the night with hooky, guitar‑driven songs that blur indie rock and power‑pop, all swagger and big choruses. Julie & the Warm Bodies follow with nervy, danceable post‑punk—sharp lyrics, polyrhythmic grooves, and a rhythm...
Ian McArdle | Piano Lily Stern | Bass James Small | Drums Lilan Kane | Vocals Special guest – Natalie John | Trumpet & Vocals and Shamilah ivory – Vocals This Women’s History Month celebration honoring the female artists who laid the groundwork for soul, jazz, and R&B. Featuring music inspired by Aretha Franklin, ella Fitzgerald, Dinah...
Soulful blues singer, guitarist & harmonica master Kevin Burt tours globally with 300+ shows a year, blending blues, soul & stories.
Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of “Ritmo y Voz”, where the deep-rooted traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz meet the power of dynamic vocals at Keys Jazz Bistro. This high-energy performance features an all-star lineup, including guitarist Kai Lyons, percussion master Ernesto, bassist Mazar, and the incomparable Einar Leliebre Nuñez, whose fiery rhythms and soaring voice...
“He’s reamplifying the tradition of jazz piano and he’s lifting up a legacy that’s the foundation for many people” -New York Times. Accomplished multi-instrumentalist Luther S. Allison has set himself apart as one of the most in-demand artists in jazz today. Forging a path on both piano and drum set, Allison cemented himself as one...
THE ATTIC (9:15PM - 11:15PM) Straight out of San Francisco, The Attic has been shaking up the local music scene for seven years strong. A high-energy fusion of funk, rock, and soul- jazz jams, this 6 piece Bay Area powerhouse delivers electrifying performances that turn any crowd into a dance party! Band Members: Bdubs (Guitar/Backup...
Prepare for a sonic assault of the best kind as Marshall Law takes the stage at Tupelo. A long-time staple of the San Francisco music scene, this powerhouse trio is known for delivering a "powerful punch" of high-energy rock and roll. Specializing in the golden era of guitar-driven music, Marshall Law transforms the intimate Grant...
Wendy 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...
Ian McArdle | Piano Lily Stern | Bass James Small | Drums Lilan Kane | Vocals Special guest – Natalie John | Trumpet & Vocals and Shamilah ivory – Vocals This Women’s History Month celebration honoring the female artists who laid the groundwork for soul, jazz, and R&B. Featuring music inspired by Aretha Franklin, ella Fitzgerald, Dinah...
Max Ehrhardt is a Oakland based trumpet player and educator dedicated to spreading music and creativity into the Bay-Area community. Growing up in programs like Oaktown Jazz Workshops and earning his undergraduate degree at the University of the Pacific under the instruction of Joe Mazzaferro, Max has accumulated a wealth of musical experience spanning multiple...
Transport yourself to the Rive Gauche without leaving Fillmore Street. Chouquet's invites you to experience "Jazz on the Patio," a long-standing neighborhood tradition that pairs world-class live music with the breezy elegance of a classic French bistro. Set against the backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most iconic shopping corridors, this event offers a high-fidelity...