Robert Kennedy is a San-Francisco-based jazz organist, accordionist, pianist, and composer. He has released two albums as a leader of organ-centered jazz combos, and appears as a sideman on recordings of straight-ahead and acoustic / hot-club jazz, rock, fusion, and pop. Join us at the Royale for the his third Thursday regular gig.
Join Oakland-based Hernandez Hideaway at Specs for Balkan beats, Klezmer stylings, goofball remixes and original tunes. Playing the Bay and beyond since 2009, this band is always working hard to find that sweet spot where traditional meets modern. Bottoms up: bass (Dan Harrison), accordion (Tim Phillips), trombone (Sam Hernandez), saxophone (Claire Phillips), and voice (Lucie...
Backed by his dynamic trio, Jeffrey brings fiery originals and smoking covers to the stage. Known for his high-energy shows and soulful storytelling, he’s built a reputation across the Bay Area and beyond. Sharing the stage with talents such as Johnny Hooker Jr. has sharpened his live presence, leaving audiences captivated wherever he plays.
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...
Step into the vibrant heart of San Francisco's Chinatown and discover Lion's Den Bar and Lounge, your ultimate destination for electrifying nightlife and unforgettable experiences. With an irresistible fusion of Asian-inspired cocktails, pulsating beats, and a captivating ambiance, Lion's Den sets the stage for a night you won't soon forget.
Radio Gatsby is a modern-day dance band with a vintage flair! Its performances showcase a fusion of timeless Swing-era, New Orleans & 1920s Jazz, transitioning to the band’s captivating interpretations of Nostalgic R&B, Motown, Soul, and 70s/80s/90s Classics. With its ensemble of talented vocalists and jazz musicians, Radio Gatsby ignites the dance floor while providing...
Charles Chen is a San Francisco Bay Area pianist who performed or recorded with notable musicians such as Randy Brecker, Billy Drummond, Bob Sheppard, Roy McCurdy, Adam Nussbaum, Mike Richmond, Ralph Moore, Peter Washington, and Kenny Washington. He has played at Yoshi’s, San Jose Jazz Festival, and Freight and Salvage. In 2019, he won first...
Big Daddy Cade and The Blues Masters are coming to SF to revive the legendary music of B.B. King. His show is the only B.B. King tribute show that the King himself has ever approved of. Big Daddy's slow, soulful playing, rising with howling passion has dancers on the dance floor moving with true feeling....
Step into a slice of Paris in the heart of North Beach for an evening of enchanting melodies with the Alexandra Rieloff Trio! Alexandra Rieloff brings her sophisticated trio to the intimate stage of Paris 75. Featuring the talented Mark Holzinger on guitar and Rob Bassinette on bass, the ensemble is known for their polished...
Jon Lawton is one of the best Folk, Blues, Americana singer/songwriters you’ve never heard of. He has been writing, recording and performing for decades. Jon plays an always interesting blend of original and traditional blues, country and folk music. Big Bill Broonzy, Brownie McGhee, John Lee Hooker, Hank Snow, Steve Earle, Pete Seeger, and Merle...
Join us for a beautiful afternoon of music with the Bay Area's own Elisa Solei at the Winter Walk in Union Square! Elisa Solei is a dynamic singer-songwriter known for blending vibrant Latin, smooth Soul, and contemporary R&B influences into her music. Her sound is inspired by the diverse voices she grew up listening to,...
Get ready to rock and roll with some serious retro flavor at the Winter Walk in Union Square! Join us on Thursday, December 19 for a high-energy performance by Mitch Polzak & the Royal Deuces. Mitch Polzak is a Bay Area guitar virtuoso known for his masterful command of classic American roots styles. This trio...
For over 20 years, Bay Area band Highwater Blues has entertained crowds with its unique mix of R&B, blues and rock. The band is a 5 piece group fronted by a powerful female vocalist. Michael Pierce - Tenor Sax Suzanne Rose - Vocals Simon Govan-Smith - Guitar Robi Bean - Drums Valerie Marchant - Bass
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...
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.
Referred to as “a fighter for social justice wielding music as a balm,”(Grammy.com) DARA STARR TUCKER melds her presence as a jazz singer-songwriter with her growing notoriety as a social media commentator on race, cultural equity, music, and film As a songwriter, Tucker teamed up with Blues & Americana artist Keb Mo’ and earned her...
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....
Step into the vibrant heart of San Francisco's Chinatown and discover Lion's Den Bar and Lounge, your ultimate destination for electrifying nightlife and unforgettable experiences. With an irresistible fusion of Asian-inspired cocktails, pulsating beats, and a captivating ambiance, Lion's Den sets the stage for a night you won't soon forget.
After 25 years as the lead vocalist for Santana, Tony Lindsay has garnered 11 Grammy awards, traveled on numerous world tours and recorded on seven Santana CDs: Milagro (1992), Supernatural (1999), Shaman (2002), Ceremony (2003), Food for Thought (2004), Ultimate Santana (2007), Multi-Dimensional Warrior (2008). In addition to many Grammy Show performances, Tony’s time with...
Experience a night of "Coltrane-inspired" innovation as the Cyril Guiraud Jazz Quartet takes the stage at The Royale. French-born saxophonist Cyril Guiraud is a master of the tenor and soprano sax, known for a sound that bridges the gap between classic European elegance and the raw, experimental energy of the San Francisco jazz scene. This...
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.
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...