The Deluxe welcomes the Scott Larson Quartet — a straight‑ahead Bay Area jazz ensemble led by trombonist Scott Larson, long known for channeling the fiery hard‑bop sound that lit up the 1960s New York jazz scene. With tightly swinging rhythm, melodic horn lines, and a repertoire steeped in standards and classic hard‑bop language, the quartet...
The Lucky Horseshoe hosts its long-standing Bluegrass Jam every Sunday afternoon. Unlike a typical circle jam, this is a unique "performance" jam where musicians take to the stage to play into microphones for a live crowd. It’s an intermediate-to-advanced level session that brings together the best of the Bay Area’s roots and bluegrass community, turning...
The Sunday Blues Jam at Pier 23 is the perfect way to spend a rollicking afternoon on the waterfront — anchored by the inimitable blues drummer Sean Donoghue, this open jam welcomes professional musicians and budding artists alike to jump in and play. Grab a drink, a bite, hit the dance floor, and bring your...
Catch Blues Power at the Sunday afternoon residency at the Saloon. Blues Power is a San Francisco blues project led by Mark Naftalin, known as a legendary pianist, producer, and blues advocate. The core band members typically include Mark Naftalin on keyboards, along with a rotating lineup of top Bay Area blues musicians such as...
Live Salsa Saturdays at The Ramp bring live salsa bands to the waterfront patio every week from 4 pm to 10 pm, turning the bayside spot into one of San Francisco’s go‑to salsa destinations. Dancers and listeners can enjoy high‑energy salsa sets with sweeping Bay views, evening breezes, and a casual outdoor vibe, with a...
Erik Jekabson brings the beloved songbook of Rodgers and Hart to Keys Jazz Bistro — the Bay Area trumpeter, composer, and arranger leads his quartet through the music of the legendary duo behind "Blue Moon," "My Funny Valentine," and "The Lady is a Tramp," reimagined with fresh jazz sensibility. One of the Bay Area's most...
Relax and unwind from the week with us every other Sunday with the classic jazz vocal stylings of @marissa_m_sings and a rotating cast of friends on musical accompaniment. Because Sundays at Otherwise Brewing are just better with sunshine, drinks, and live music.
Settle into a Sunday evening that feels straight out of a New Orleans daydream as Gaucho brings their signature hot-club–inspired jazz to Brenda’s French Soul Food. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the band turns the Polk Street institution into a warm, swinging supper room, mixing Django-style gypsy jazz, classic standards, and soulful improvisations that...
Meet the owners of Peña Pachamama, co-founders of SUKAY & Savia Andina. Every Sunday, Eddy Navia & Quentin Navia invite you into the heart of Peña Pachamama 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆
The Deluxe welcomes Night School with Torré Aledia on guitar — an all‑improv session led by the Filipino‑American bassist, producer, and composer who has become a key voice in the Bay Area’s neo‑soul, R&B, and jazz‑fusion scene. Known for hosting the bi‑weekly R&B jam “The Scene” and his free‑flowing “Night School” sessions, Torré brings the...
Erik Jekabson brings the beloved songbook of Rodgers and Hart to Keys Jazz Bistro — the Bay Area trumpeter, composer, and arranger leads his quartet through the music of the legendary duo behind "Blue Moon," "My Funny Valentine," and "The Lady is a Tramp," reimagined with fresh jazz sensibility. One of the Bay Area's most...
After the End of the World Coretet brings decades of San Francisco creative music to Bird & Beckett — founded in 1989 by bassist and composer Bill Noertker alongside reedist Annelise Zamula and drummer Dave Mihaly, this experimental jazz ensemble draws on a vast range of influences from Ellington and Mingus to free jazz and...
Bohemian Knuckleboogie is a unique San Francisco an eclectic and high-octane mix of Blues, Funk, and Neo-soul playing weekly Sundays at Sheba Piano Lounge. Featuring Elaine Alt on Saxophone, Miles Spearman on Trumpet, Rob Bassinette on Bass, and Gary Williams on Drums. Bohemian Knuckleboogie carries on the torch for former band lead RIP Mike Pitre’s...
Nashville Honeymoon brings a high-energy blend of classic and contemporary country to the Riptide on May 3, with tight harmonies, twangy guitars, and road-tested originals that feel instantly familiar yet freshly dialed-in for a West Coast crowd. Drawing on the storytelling tradition of Nashville and the grit of barroom honky-tonks, they mix dance-floor-ready two-steppers with...
American songbook standards and Django-esque favorites as North Beach Django appears at Stookey's Blue Room. Sitters-inners welcomed after the first set when we welcome players and singers with open picks!
Cap off your weekend with an electrifying explosion of rhythm as the Magic School Busk Latin Collective takes over Persona every Sunday night. While the "Busk" is famous for their daytime street-side swing in North Beach, their Sunday residency at this sleek Lower Nob Hill lounge pivots into a high-fidelity exploration of the Afro-Latin diaspora....
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...
End your week with a rhythmic bang at the Sunday Artist Series, a weekly institution at Tupelo that transforms North Beach into a soulful dance party. Hosted by the versatile Shawn Stein, this residency is built around an "all-pro" house band that provides a world-class foundation for a rotating cast of the Bay Area’s most...
Two blocks from Union Square. Every Sunday night is an Industry Night Blues Jam at Swig with the Emma Jean Foster Blues Band.
An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues featuring the core of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Lavay Smith (Vocals): The "Queen of Classic Jazz" delivers soulful, sultry interpretations of swing and jump blues legends. Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ): The band’s musical director showcases his mastery on the Cuckoo's vintage Hammond A-100.
Rowland & Tumblin' SF is appearing at The Saloon. This San Francisco band performs blues deeply rooted in the tradition of classic Delta and Chicago blues, inspired by the iconic song "Rollin' and Tumblin'" originally recorded by Hambone Willie Newbern in 1929. The band captures the spirit of blues with soulful vocals, slide guitar, and...
Peter Lindman and Roger Rocha turn Monday afternoons at The Saloon into a 4–8 pm time warp of classic rock and sixties-era favorites, delivered with the easy swagger of true North Beach regulars. Armed with Peter’s ringing 12‑string acoustic and Roger’s soulful electric guitar and vocals, the duo leans into songs you know by heart—Dylan,...
Join us at Scopo Divino for Carington Swing to be transported back to a 1930’s Parisian cafe. Christophe Carington is a San Francisco based American jazz guitarist, composer, and arranger – mixing the sounds of Traditional Jazz with Latin, Eastern European folk, and Classical to forge his own energetic, yet romantic style of acoustic guitar...
Waystone’s jazz jam is every Monday, 6-9pm. Whether you’re a spectator, jazz lover or musician this is for you.
Get ready to groove to smooth jazz tunes and sip on cocktails at the coolest spot in town - it's Jazz Nights @ Novela!