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...
Cliff Myers & Friends appear at the Comstock Saloon from 8–11pm, continuing the venue’s tradition of presenting small-ensemble jazz in its historic North Beach setting. Led by Cliff Myers in a jazz-funk and soul-jazz direction, the group typically features a rotating cast of Bay Area players, with sets built around groove-focused tunes and extended improvisation...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring Marty Wehner (Trombone), Mike Olmos (Trumpet) Mike Olmos and Marty Wehner are veteran San Francisco-based jazz musicians and frequent collaborators. They are most notably members of the Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers 8-piece band, where they have played together for decades
Magic School Busk is a hard hitting dance band performing original arrangements of both classic and contemporary hits. The band plays Funk, R&B, Neo Soul and also sprinkles in a dash of Afrocuban zest in their set. When they’re not playing music, you can catch the band playing football in the middle of the street...
Jason Butler | KeysShawn Meyers | DrumsPaul Hanson | SaxVictor Little | Bass With over 30 years of experience, Victor Little is a versatile bassist whose career spans R&B, Gospel, Jazz, Funk, Fusion, and Blues. Influenced by legends such as Stanley Clarke, Jaco Pastorius, Larry Graham, and Marcus Miller, he has developed a distinctive style...
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...
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...
This Saturday Night ⚡️Omigato w/ Peruvian Funk-Jam Allstars combines funky beat grooves, soul jazz-infused melodies and psychedelic Peruvian rock into a dance-driven, stellar, vibrant and unrelenting Big up Sonic get-down Show. This Sh$t is Dope! Plus…Peruvian Funk-Jam Allstars many surprise artists ! Omigato thrives on collaboration, with each member contributing their unique styles and voices...
Drummer, composer, and bandleader Jerome Gillespie Jr. brings a deeply rooted yet forward-moving sound to his debut residency at Black Cat. Raised in Houston, Texas and now based in New York City, Gillespie’s playing blends the feeling of the church, the fire of hard bop, and a modern sense of storytelling—creating music that is as...
Mateo Peligroso brings 7‑string funk guitar and bass to the Riptide on September 20 at 7:30 pm, locking into deep grooves that put the rhythm section front and center. A self-described rhythm section specialist, he plays a custom instrument from the Hybrid Guitars Co., letting him cover bass and guitar roles at the same time—perfect...
Wendy DeWitt plays boogie woogie and blues on the National and International blues scene. And you can see her at the Saloon. With Kirk Harwood, Wendy is a two-time regional winner, and International Blues Challenge Finalist. Former pianist for Hank Ballard, and 30 years of working with Chicago legend Steve Freund, Wendy has also played...
Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...