
Industry Night Blues Jam
Two blocks from Union Square. Every Sunday night is an Industry Night Blues Jam at Swig with the Emma Jean Foster Blues Band.

Two blocks from Union Square. Every Sunday night is an Industry Night Blues Jam at Swig with the Emma Jean Foster Blues Band.

AC Myles & Band bring an electrifying night celebrating the legendary masters of the Fender Stratocaster — Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Rory Gallagher. Known for their fiery performances and soulful guitar tones, the band captures the essence and spirit of these icons while adding their own modern edge. From powerful blues to high-energy...

Otilia Donaire is a San Francisco–born blues‑rock singer and bandleader who appears at The Saloon, known for her strong vocals and energetic stage presence. Her music draws on blues roots with a soulful, funk‑driven sound, reflected on her album “Bluesin’ It Up,” which highlights her focus on original material and performance‑centered storytelling.

Peter Lindman and Roger Rocha turn Monday afternoons at The Saloon into a 4–8 pm time warp of classic rock and sixties-era favorites, delivered with the easy swagger of true North Beach regulars. Armed with Peter’s ringing 12‑string acoustic and Roger’s soulful electric guitar and vocals, the duo leans into songs you know by heart—Dylan,...

Waystone’s jazz jam is every Monday, 6-9pm. Whether you’re a spectator, jazz lover or musician this is for you.

Flavio Souza performs weekly on Mondays at Etcetera Wine Bar. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Flavio started music at 14 years old. His main influences were great musicians such as Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Joe Satriani, Sandro Haick and others. He is the owner of Studio Plano 7, which...

Anthony “The Fallbrook Kid” Cullins is a San Diego-based guitar prodigy whose dynamic blend of blues, funk, R&B, and rock has earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting young musicians on the scene today. With a style that’s both soulful and electrifying, he channels the spirit of guitar greats while bringing a...
Barbary Coast Jazz Band performs every other Monday! Bob Schulz - Lead/Cornet Don Neely - Reeds Clint Baker - Trombone Bill Reinhart - Tuba Scott Anthony - Banjo Marty Eggers - Piano

Le Jazz Hot at the Dawn Club celebrates Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli’s Hot Club sound with violin, bass, and guitars, bringing classic gypsy jazz to life through inventive arrangements and original tunes. Led by Paul Mehling, the ensemble has kept this Paris-influenced style vibrant for over 30 years.

Step into the inner circle of the city's music scene with THE San Francisco Invitational Jam at Tupelo. Held every Monday night from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM, this is widely considered the definitive jam session for professional players and serious students of the craft. Hosted by the "nastiest rhythm section this side of South...

The Powell Street Blues Band has been a San Francisco blues institution since 1978, led by co-founder and guitarist Yoko Arimichi. They perform regularly at The Saloon, delivering authentic and powerful blues with longtime members like drummer Robi Bean and bassist Tim Wagar. The band is renowned for their soulful, deep-rooted blues performances that have...

GG Amos brings her west coast blues sound to the Saloon, drawing on more than 35 years as a blues guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and arranger. A riveting performer who has played everywhere from concert halls and festivals to roadhouses, wineries, and neighborhood bars, she blends blues, jazz, funk, Latin elements, and soul jazz into a...

Lara Louise was born and raised in the city of Nijmegen, the Netherlands. She learned to play guitar listening to the folk songs of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Later, she became influenced by jazz and bossa nova singers such as Madeleine Peyroux, Carla Bruni, Julie London and Astrud Gilberto. All these different influences make...

The West Coast Blues Revue brings together a rotating lineup of top-tier Bay Area talent, led by the incomparable Hal Petcher at Biscuits & Blues. Each show delivers a fresh mix of powerhouse players — from Chris Burns to Tim Wagar and surprise guests — all locking in for raw, soulful, high-energy blues that hits...

Jeffrey James Horan is a Bay Area blues guitarist and singer who has been performing professionally since age 15. With over 20 years on the road and in the studio with John Lee Hooker Jr. — including two Grammy-nominated albums — he has shared stages with legends like B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and The Rolling...

Transport yourself to a 1930s sidewalk café in Montmartre as North Beach Django takes residency at Paris 75 every Tuesday. Located on the edge of the historic Broadway corridor, this charming French lounge provides the perfect backdrop for the "Hot Club" sound. With its selection of authentic French cocktails and wines, the venue feels less...
Step back in time at Comstock Saloon, where the Hal Bigler Band holds court every Tuesday night from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Set in a meticulously restored 1907 building at the crossroads of North Beach and Chinatown, this residency perfectly matches the band's vintage sound with a setting of intricate carved wood, cozy booths,...
Live every Tuesday exclusively at Local Edition! The Local Edition Jazz Orchestra is a diverse group of long-time friends that have played alongside one another for years. The ensemble ranges from having as little as 8 to as many as 18 participants performing with occasional guest singers such as Billy Valentine, Bud E. Luv (aka...

Jinx Jones Biography (Jazz Trio) "Jinx is a guitar virtuoso who seamlessly moves from rockabilly to jazz to twang and back again, sometimes in the same song. Those with a liner note obsession will remember Jinx’s playing on En Vogue’s “Free Your Mind.” (San Francisco Chronicle) Jinx Jones boasts a prolific career spanning from the...

The Powell Street Blues Band has been a San Francisco blues institution since 1978, led by co-founder and guitarist Yoko Arimichi. They perform regularly at The Saloon, delivering authentic and powerful blues with longtime members like drummer Robi Bean and bassist Tim Wagar. The band is renowned for their soulful, deep-rooted blues performances that have...
Step into the sultry atmosphere of the Black Cat this New Year’s Eve and let the enchanting Benny Benack III whisk you into 2026 with his irresistible charm and velvet voice! Back by popular demand, his band is returning for their 3rd Annual NYE celebration at Black Cat SF. In a night themed “Cheers to...

Jose Simioni Trio's improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
“The Americano Social Club plays music for “la dolce vita”: a mix of romantic and eclectic melodies from all over the world. All of it re-imagined, so you will hear the melodies you love (or didn’t know you loved) like new again.“ Michael Zisman | Mandolin Jason Vanderford | Guitar and vocals Joe Kyle Jr...

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...
Step into the sultry atmosphere of the Black Cat this New Year’s Eve and let the enchanting Benny Benack III whisk you into 2026 with his irresistible charm and velvet voice! Back by popular demand, his band is returning for their 3rd Annual NYE celebration at Black Cat SF. In a night themed “Cheers to...