Hard-swinging New York tenor saxophone with fire, feel, and a deep connection to the jazz tradition. Every generation produces a handful of young musicians who make seasoned listeners stop and take notice. Ben Sherman is one of them. A commanding young tenor saxophonist from New York City, Sherman channels the spirit of the jazz masters...
Craig Caffall performs at The Saloon. He is a seasoned singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a rich musical career spanning over five decades. Born in the Bay Area and raised between the U.S. and Mexico, he captivates audiences with his bilingual performances blending blues, swamp rock, Latin, and funk influences. He has toured extensively with...
John Palowitch Group at Mr. Tipples features one of the Bay Area’s leading alto saxophonists and composers bringing his alt‑rock and R&B‑infused modern jazz to the club’s intimate room. With Kevin Person Jr. on piano, Toncau on bass, Jaycie Grady on drums, and Oakland underground rapper KOOL A.D. as emcee, John—fresh from Thomas Pridgen’s BIG...
Transport yourself to the Rive Gauche without leaving Fillmore Street. Chouquet's invites you to experience "Jazz on the Patio," a long-standing neighborhood tradition that pairs world-class live music with the breezy elegance of a classic French bistro. Set against the backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most iconic shopping corridors, this event offers a high-fidelity...
Experience the ultimate "living theater" of North Beach as The Magic School Busk takes up their weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window. Positioned at the vibrant, sun-soaked corner of Stockton and Columbus, this high-energy busking collective captures the spontaneous spirit of the neighborhood. The performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and...
Spend your Saturday afternoon in the heart of the Mission with The Henry Co., a local San Francisco ensemble known for their soulful, laid-back instrumental and vocal grooves. These sessions have become a staple of the Casements weekend lineup, offering a perfect "day-drinking" soundtrack that blends the sophistication of a jazz club with the relaxed...
Dennis Palmieri Duotone with Chloe Montoya on Sax at the Savoy Tivoli brings his Pop Piano Cabaret into the heart of North Beach, with Chloe Montoya’s saxophone adding a warm, lyrical edge to his piano‑driven storytelling. Together they move through loungy, melody‑forward takes on 70s and 80s pop and soft rock alongside originals from Dennis’s...
Jake Sampson is a blues singer, songwriter, and bassist based in the San Francisco Bay Area who appears at The Saloon. Originally from Detroit and influenced by Motown bassist James Jamerson, he blends soulful R&B roots with blues, jazz, and funk in original material that extends beyond standard blues covers and clichés.
Sami Stevens is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and pianist appearing at The Grove, drawing on jazz, soul, folk, and indie rock influences to deliver intimate original music rooted in the tradition of classic American singer-songwriters of the 1960s and 70s. She released her debut solo album Morning on Sunnyside Records in 2023 and has toured extensively...
Adam Theis’s Jazz Mafia Reimagined at Mr. Tipples brings trombonist/bandleader Adam Theis’s large‑ensemble, groove‑rich jazz vision into one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms, with a powerhouse horn front line of Mike Olmos on trumpet, Jesse Levit on alto sax, and Tommy Occhiuto on tenor sax. Alongside Dan Zemelman on keys, Sam Bevan on...
Caribérico at the Deluxe brings a Latin‑infused, groove‑heavy sound into Haight Street’s cozy neighborhood bar, turning the room into a lively, dance‑friendly space for rhythms and melodies from across the Caribbean and Iberian worlds. Leaning into a mix of Latin jazz, salsa‑tinged tunes, and soulful, guitar‑ and horn‑driven arrangements, the band’s warm tone and tight...
Scopo Divino welcomes Bodega Kat — serving up a lush blend of soul, pop, oldies, and R&B in an intimate, feel-good night of timeless melodies and groove-forward favorites.
Six Roses at Etcetera Wine Bar brings the multi‑genre collaboration between saxophonist David Boyce and guitarist/loop artist Michael Cavaseno into the Mission’s cozy wine bar, turning the room into an intimate sound lab for improvisation and texture. Blending saxophones, guitar, and live loops, Six Roses moves fluidly across jazz, ambient, soul, and experimental sounds, making...
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats at Biscuits and Blues features San Francisco–born blues rebel and harmonica virtuoso Rick Estrin bringing his gritty, urban, deeply soulful blues back to the club where he’s recorded live and electrified audiences for decades. Backed by his powerhouse band The Nightcats, Estrin fuses Chicago and West Coast blues with roadhouse...
Clairdee brings sophistication, warmth, and a velvety voice to Keys Jazz Bistro — a celebrated vocalist whose heartfelt interpretations span the standard repertoire, gospel, and R&B with equal grace and authenticity. As the great Nancy Wilson said of her: "In the tradition of all great vocalists, Clairdee infuses each song with her own unique style...
Hard-swinging New York tenor saxophone with fire, feel, and a deep connection to the jazz tradition. Every generation produces a handful of young musicians who make seasoned listeners stop and take notice. Ben Sherman is one of them. A commanding young tenor saxophonist from New York City, Sherman channels the spirit of the jazz masters...
Adam Theis’s Jazz Mafia Reimagined at Mr. Tipples brings trombonist/bandleader Adam Theis’s large‑ensemble, groove‑rich jazz vision into one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms, with a powerhouse horn front line of Mike Olmos on trumpet, Jesse Levit on alto sax, and Tommy Occhiuto on tenor sax. Alongside Dan Zemelman on keys, Sam Bevan on...
Get ready for an explosive night of music as the legendary Charles Unger Experience takes over Sheba Piano Lounge from 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Known for his infectious smile and high-energy stage presence, saxophonist Charles Unger is a San Francisco institution. His "Experience" is more than just a jazz set—it’s a soulful, funky, and...
This Saturday, join two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Nadia, Pachamama band, Andean costumed dancers and special guest master violinist Georges Lammam for a magical, musical night in a historic speakeasy.
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...
Collectivity is a jazz/funk, psychedelic soul band originally formed in Shanghai, China and now based in the SF Bay Area. We're talking about blistering energy and genre blending from an ensemble of world class musicians with a focus on exploration through collective improvisation. Upbeat grooves, soulful guitar work and tight arrangements are things to expect...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring Mike Olmos (Trumpet), Rob Barics (Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet) & Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ)! Mike Olmos, Rob Barics, and Chris Siebert are veteran San Francisco-based jazz musicians and frequent collaborators. They are most notably members of the Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet...
Steve Lucky’s Hammond Cheese Combo at Mr. Tipples brings Steve Lucky’s greasy, groovy Hammond B3 soul‑jazz into one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms, with Miss Carmen Getit on guitar and vocals, Kamrin Ortiz on tenor saxophone, and Tim Bulkley on drums. This isn’t your everyday organ combo sandwich: the band leans into 60s...
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats at Biscuits and Blues features San Francisco–born blues rebel and harmonica virtuoso Rick Estrin bringing his gritty, urban, deeply soulful blues back to the club where he’s recorded live and electrified audiences for decades. Backed by his powerhouse band The Nightcats, Estrin fuses Chicago and West Coast blues with roadhouse...
Lars and In Charge bring high-energy Balkan fire to The Deluxe — a Bay Area ensemble playing driving, celebratory traditional and original music from Turkey, Greece, the Balkans, and beyond. Bandleader Lars Tergis leads on violin and vocals alongside Gregory Masaki Jenkins on clarinet, Chris Reid/Gopal Slavonic on guitar, Joe Rosato Jr. on upright bass,...