Looking for the perfect weekly escape? Join us at Scopo Divino as we welcome Le Jazz Hot, playing live every week! Le Jazz Hot is comprised of members from the internationally renowned Hot Club of San Francisco. These musicians are masters of Gypsy Jazz, a truly unique and joyful style pioneered by the legendary Django...
Belle Cora in North Beach welcomes Parlor Tricks — the world’s first and foremost industrial ragtime band, serving up 1920s‑inspired speakeasy jazz, ragtime, and blues under the willow trees on the patio. This hot‑music quartet specializes in swing, syncopation, and stomp, blending vaudeville flair with original tunes and classic jazz language to turn Belle Cora’s...
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
Join us at Biscuits & Blues for a night of captivating live music as GamperDrums presents a stellar ensemble featuring Brian Pardo on guitar, John R. Burr on piano, Marina Crouss on vocals, Ruth Davies on bass, and Chris Gamper on drums. Blending elements of jazz, soul, and improvisational music, this dynamic group delivers expressive...
Minimal Julián brings a 6:30–9:30 pm set to Etcetera Wine Bar, led by Buenos Aires–born singer, songwriter, and composer Julián Armando Gervasi, now based in San Francisco. His project fuses indie rock, psychedelic pop, freak folk, and jazzy textures, drawing on influences like The Velvet Underground, Devendra Banhart, Mac DeMarco, Radiohead, and Pescado Rabioso. The...
April Varner Quintet at Mr. Tipples brings NYC award‑winning jazz vocalist April Varner to one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms for her debut at the club, fronting William Hill III on piano, Aaron Matson on guitar, Eytan Schillinger‑Hyman on bass, and Max Marsillo on drums. Winner of the 2023 International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz...
Noel Jewkes brings the full weight of his legendary career to Keys Jazz Bistro — widely regarded as the "grandmaster of jazz tenor" and one of the godfathers of Bay Area jazz, this premier saxophonist and clarinetist has been a cornerstone of the Northern California scene for over 35 years, recording alongside Jon Hendricks, Mary...
Break up the work week with an evening of live jazz at Ti Piacera! Every Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, this cozy Polk Street destination hosts a rotating selection of talented local jazz ensembles. While the specific band changes from week to week, you can always expect a high-quality musical experience featuring some...
Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang, a bit, a drink, a dance, or the opportunity to play with some fantastic local talent. Bring your horn, strings, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
Red Rabbit at the Black Cat features an Alameda-based trio of premier Bay Area musicians—Dann Zinn on saxophone, flute, and electronics, John Wiitala on bass, and Michael Mitchell on drums and synth—bringing a distinctive, genre‑spanning sound to the club’s intimate room. This very unique trio moves from the Great American Songbook to “new standards” like...
Ian Alexander brings a touch of refined elegance to the Sheba Piano Lounge. Known for his lyrical touch and tasteful arrangements, pianist Ian Alexander leads an ensemble that perfectly bridges the gap between classic jazz standards and contemporary exploration. Set within the warm, tropical-inspired interior of the Fillmore’s premier jazz destination, this performance offers a...
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, and a Santa Cruz native steeped in the jazz tradition from birth. Dobson carries on a distinguished family legacy: his late father, Smith Dobson IV,...
Wacky Wednesdays in Kerouac Alley brings a wildly creative outdoor rock and punk party to one of San Francisco's most legendary blocks every Wednesday from mid-June through Halloween, 7–10pm. Sponsored by the iconic Vesuvio Cafe and hosted by artist Jeremy Fish and Freddie Levy, this rotating lineup of rock and punk bands transforms the historic...
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 to keep the energy high all night long. Let the rhythm elevate your evening as this dynamic collective delivers a genre-blending experience that’s impossible to...
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 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...
Early exposure to jazz through educational programs (b.1979 SF, CA) allowed Luke to participate in the Monterey Jazz Festival, and the Grammy in the Schools programs as part of the San Francisco Jazz Festival. In the years following those early days Luke has secured his reputation as a first call Jazz guitar player in the...
Open jazz jam every 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Wednesdays of the month in Bernal Heights at The Lucky Horseshoe. Jazz jam open to all instruments & singers at one of San Francisco's oldest and best music dive bars This is a straight ahead jazz jam with all instruments and singers welcome. Small house band...
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
April Varner Quintet at Mr. Tipples brings NYC award‑winning jazz vocalist April Varner to one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms for her debut at the club, fronting William Hill III on piano, Aaron Matson on guitar, Eytan Schillinger‑Hyman on bass, and Max Marsillo on drums. Winner of the 2023 International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz...
Noel Jewkes brings the full weight of his legendary career to Keys Jazz Bistro — widely regarded as the "grandmaster of jazz tenor" and one of the godfathers of Bay Area jazz, this premier saxophonist and clarinetist has been a cornerstone of the Northern California scene for over 35 years, recording alongside Jon Hendricks, Mary...
Jon Otis & BluBeatz appear at The Saloon in North Beach, bringing a sound that draws on jazz, blues, R&B, rock and roll, pop, salsa, Latin jazz, Brazilian, Afro‑Caribbean, folk, classical, and Middle Eastern‑influenced rhythms. Led by drummer, percussionist, and vocalist Jon Otis, son of “Godfather of Rhythm and Blues” Johnny Otis, the band’s groove‑focused...
The 3rd Thursday Band is a San Francisco-based blues and rock group known for lively performances at The Saloon. Led by Mike Dingle on guitar and vocals, with Mike McKevit on lead guitar and vocals, they deliver classic rock and blues covers alongside original tunes, energizing audiences with their tight, soulful sound. Mark Yee -...
Le Jazz Hot brings the romance and fire of 1930s Parisian jazz to The Grove, celebrating the pioneering music of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli with a trio. The all-string instrumentation mirrors the original Hot Club de France, but Mehling's innovative arrangements and original compositions keep the music vital and alive — earning praise from...
Viajó de la Música brings a traveling soundtrack of Latin jazz, boleros to the intimate wine‑bar glow of Scopo Divino. Led by saxophonist Renner, this jazz quartet moves effortlessly from bossa and samba to slow‑dance ballads, weaving guitars, percussion, and rich vocals into one continuous journey. Expect romantic melodies, hypnotic grooves, and a set list...