Adam Bailey | PianoJae Jackson | DrumsJeremey Zacca | BassAshley Jemison | Alto Ashley Jemison is a Bay Area saxophonist, bandleader, and composer known for her warm tone, expressive storytelling, and gospel-infused contemporary jazz sound. Since stepping into the Bay Area scene in 2023, she has quickly established herself as a compelling presence on local...
THE MINA PROJECT represents the music of Italian singer Mina Mazzini in her tradition, in particular, paying tribute to her songs of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Mina is considered the most successful proponent of the canzone italiana through Italian mainstream pop music. Mina’s work combines classic Italian pop with elements of Jazz, Blues, Swing, R&B...
Teo Quale of Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band brings a virtuosic, high-energy bluegrass sound to Otherwise Brewing on Friday, May 1 from 7:30–9:30pm as part of First Fridays in North Beach. A rising talent on the national acoustic scene, Teo is known for fleet-fingered picking, tight ensemble work, and a deep feel for both traditional bluegrass...
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,"...
Charles Mingus meets The Meters
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...
Sondango is a San Francisco-based five-piece ensemble that plays a fusion of Latin music, including salsa, samba, bolero, cumbia, and jazz-influenced tunes, led by Sandra Aran and Richard Nelson Hall. Formerly known as Ritmojito, their sound is characterized as Latin dance, Latin jazz, and world music.
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.
Steve Lucky and The Rhumba Bums play jump blues, swing, jazz and rare gems inspired by the '30s, '40s and '50s at Local Edition!
Frank Martin | PianoFred Randolf | BassMiles Turk | DrumsAdrian Areas | PercussionJesse Levitt | AltoRichard Howell | Tenor & InstigatorRichard Howell is an acclaimed musician, composer and educator whose music celebrates diversity as it bridges, unites and merges the experience of all listeners. He defines it as ‘Bridge Music”. ”Bridge Music ” is a...
Sugaray Rayford is a Grammy-nominated soul-blues singer known for his towering presence, commanding voice, and deeply emotional performances. Born in Texas and shaped by gospel, soul, and classic R&B, Rayford delivers music that blends raw blues grit with polished soul power. His vocals are unmistakable—rich, thunderous, and expressive—earning him comparisons to legends while remaining unmistakably...