The West Coast Blues Revue brings together a rotating lineup of top-tier Bay Area talent, led by the incomparable Hal Petcher at Biscuits & Blues. Each show delivers a fresh mix of powerhouse players — from Chris Burns to Tim Wagar and surprise guests — all locking in for raw, soulful, high-energy blues that hits...
The Smith Dobson Quartet brings nearly two decades of Bay Area jazz experience to The Deluxe, led by Smith Dobson — a rare triple threat on drums, vibraphone, and saxophone,...
East Bay guitarist Jamie Duncan leads his trio into Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe for an evening of instrument-focused country jazz and vintage Americana. Known for his Telecaster mastery and fingerpicking finesse, Duncan draws inspiration from pioneers like Roy Buchanan, Chet Atkins, Danny Gatton, and Wes Montgomery. Backed by seasoned rhythm section veterans—bassist Joe Kyle...
Hal Bigler Band brings high-energy traditional jazz and swing to Comstock Saloon every Tuesday from 7:30pm-10:30pm. Led by veteran upright bassist Hal Bigler, the rotating ensemble features leading Bay Area...
Step into DecoDance on a Thursday night and you’ll find Gaucho turning the Art Deco lounge into a Paris-meets-San-Francisco swing party. Their hot-club–inspired sound — acoustic guitars, bass, and horns weaving gypsy jazz, musette, and classic swing — pairs perfectly with the bar’s Great Gatsby mood and craft cocktails. Grab a booth under the moody...
Live every Tuesday exclusively at Local Edition! The Local Edition Jazz Orchestra is a diverse group of long-time friends that have played alongside one another for years. The ensemble ranges from having as little as 8 to as many as 18 participants performing with occasional guest singers such as Billy Valentine, Bud E. Luv (aka...
Transport yourself to a 1930s sidewalk café in Montmartre as North Beach Django takes residency at Paris 75 every Tuesday. The jazz manouche jam session led by guitarists Ned Boynton and Eddie Scher with Kenan O’Brien on bass as well as rotating cast of musicians. The trio sets the rhythm for swinging standards and French-inspired...
An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at The Royal Cuckoo Lounge featuring Chris Siebert, a prominent San Francisco-based jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader known for bridging generations of musicians through soulful, swinging jazz. His music is deeply rooted in the Swing Era, Blues, and R&B
The Powell Street Blues Band has been a San Francisco blues institution since 1978, led by co-founder and guitarist Yoko Arimichi. They perform regularly at The Saloon, delivering authentic and powerful blues with longtime members like drummer Robi Bean and bassist Tim Wagar. The band is renowned for their soulful, deep-rooted blues performances that have...
Jose Simioni Trio's improvisational jazz performance at The Saloon with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
Tori Roze and Johnny Alexander bring a taste of San Diego's acclaimed soul-jazz scene to The Grove, performing as an intimate duo drawn from their six-piece band Tori Roze and...
Le Jazz Hot, the local trio/quartet incarnation of the Hot Club of San Francisco, brings spirited Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli-style jazz to Scopo Divino every Wednesday from 6:00–9:00 PM....
Lara Louise brings a sultry blend of jazz, bossa nova, and folk-inflected songcraft to North Beach Restaurant. The Dutch-born vocalist and guitarist sings in English and French, shaping classic American Songbook and French repertoire with influences ranging from Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen to Astrud Gilberto and Madeleine Peyroux.
Saxophonist Patrick Wolff brings his Swinging Organ Quartet to North Beach's Keys Jazz Bistro for an evening of hard-grooving soul-jazz and post-bop. Channeling the classic late-1950s and early-1960s prestige sound of iconic partnerships like Shirley Scott with Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and Lou Donaldson with Big John Patton, Wolff leads a powerhouse Bay Area lineup featuring...
San Francisco vocalist and songwriter Angela LaFlamme brings her signature mix of vintage torch songs, smoky jazz, and mid-century blues to the Hi-Lo Club on Polk Street. Known for her nostalgic stage presence and deep emotional delivery, LaFlamme draws from influences spanning Billie Holiday and Etta James to Tom Waits. Accompanied by Robert Kennedy on...
Turn your midweek slump into a vibe at Persona SF! Every Wednesday at 8 PM, the Magic School Busk brings an electrifying fusion of Funk, Soul, Latin, Afro, and more...
This is a drop in jazz jam session, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
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...
The Peninsula Project brings its high-energy, trombone-led jazz to Comstock Saloon. Featuring Rick Brown on trombone, Jeremy Leber on piano, Carl Herder on bass, and Garry Williams on drums, the quartet combines swinging standards, bluesy grooves, and boogie-woogie rhythms in the historic North Beach venue.
Jazz Jam at The Lucky Horseshoe is an open, straight-ahead jazz session in Bernal Heights for instrumentalists and vocalists, centered on standards, shared repertoire, and sit-in collaboration.
An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at The Royal Cuckoo Lounge featuring Chris Siebert, a prominent San Francisco-based jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader known for bridging generations of musicians through soulful, swinging jazz. His music is deeply rooted in the Swing Era, Blues, and R&B
My Blue Soul is a vibrant San Francisco band specializing in soul, blues, and funk with a monthly residence at the Saloon. Formed in 2010, they gained a strong local following with energetic live shows and an eight-year residency at the renowned Condor Club. The band features Carmin D’Leto on vocals and guitar, Brandon Jackson...
Katy 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,...
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...
The Smokedaddies at Tupelo is a high-energy Bay Area soul cover jam band that blends Motown, funk, psychedelic rock, classic rock ’n’ roll, blues, jazz, country, New Orleans grooves, and improvisational jam-band spirit. The group is known for turning familiar songs into loose, dance-ready live performances, with soulful vocals, extended instrumental jams, and a welcoming...