Hipsteria is one of San Francisco’s favorite jazz, soul and party bands! Members of Hipsteria have included some of music’s legendary musicians! Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and some vocals Hipsteria plays every Friday at Etcetera Wine bar.
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...
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...
Irish-born virtuoso violinist and composer Colm Ó Riain and his Ensemble return to Keys with their soulful exploration of the connection between Ireland and a host of other musical cultures. West African percussion underpinning plaintive Middle Eastern melodies, Flamenco duende driving jazz improvisations, and all topped by fiery Irish fiddling. “Ó Riain’s fireworks display...
Jessica Loos poetry series 7pm, Poetry reading and music in front of Macchiarini Creative Design. Follow the poets up to Coit Tower at 9pm or stick around for design drawings by 3 generations of artists, Peter, Dan and Emma Macchiarini. Want to know more about the North Beach Poetry Crawl? Check out Mukethe Kawinzi’s experience...
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...