Golden Sardine in North Beach hosts a special poetry reading with Camille T. Dungy — celebrating her newest collection America, A Love Story (Wesleyan Press) alongside Cate Lycurgus and a guest to be announced. Set in the wine bar and poetry bookstore’s intimate upstairs loft, this July 11 event offers an evening of contemporary poetry...
Tammy Hall Trio at Mr. Tipples brings pianist Tammy Hall’s rich, soulful touch and deep jazz vocabulary into one of San Francisco’s most intimate listening rooms, with Kevin Goldberg on bass anchoring the trio’s swing and lyricism. Known for blending gospel, blues, and straight‑ahead jazz in a way that feels both sophisticated and welcoming, Hall leads...
Frankie and the Pool Boys bring sun-soaked, reverb-drenched good times to The Deluxe — this instrumental surf combo has been riding the wave since 2009, logging hundreds of shows and touring Europe twice, as well as Mexico and Japan. Headliners at the legendary Surfer Joe Festival in Livorno, Italy and the Baja Surf Stomp in...
Scopo Divino welcomes the Alex So Trio — a group of rising young talents from the Bay Area jazz scene, rooted deeply in the Black American musical tradition. Focusing on fresh interpretations of standards, they tell stories through groove, melody, and subtle interplay, bringing a contemporary, soulful edge to classic material in an intimate, listening-focused...
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...
Tommy Castro at Biscuits and Blues features multiple Blues Music Award–winning guitarist, singer, and bandleader Tommy Castro in one of San Francisco’s classic blues rooms, showcasing his electrifying, genre-blending live show. Known for fiery guitar work, soulful vocals, and a dynamic stage presence that fuses blues, rock, and R&B, Castro draws on his award-winning recordings...
Jazz Mafia: Low End Theory brings a bold, brass-powered sonic experience to Keys Jazz Bistro — a trombone-driven ensemble led by Jazz Mafia co-founders Adam Theis and Eric Garland, built around a formidable front line of four trombones and a rhythm section capable of shifting from subtle, cinematic textures to explosive, high-energy future jazz. Deep...
June Cavlan at the Black Cat brings New York–based contemporary jazz vocalist and arranger June Cavlan into one of San Francisco’s most intimate jazz rooms, fronting Caelan Cardello on piano, Eytan Schillinger-Hyman on bass, and James Gallagher on drums. Bridging classic jazz sensibility with modern storytelling, Cavlan draws on her work as a solo artist,...
Tammy Hall Trio at Mr. Tipples brings pianist Tammy Hall’s rich, soulful touch and deep jazz vocabulary into one of San Francisco’s most intimate listening rooms, with Kevin Goldberg on bass anchoring the trio’s swing and lyricism. Known for blending gospel, blues, and straight‑ahead jazz in a way that feels both sophisticated and welcoming, Hall leads...
Takezo & Friends Blues Band is a prominent musical staple of the San Francisco Bay Area blues scene. Fronted by the critically acclaimed Japanese-born blues guitarist and singer Yoshinobu "Takezo" Takeda, the band delivers raw, powerful performances deeply rooted in classic rhythm, blues, and soul
Get ready for an energetic night of authentic blues and blues rock with Blues Rider at Sheba Piano Lounge! With Pat Wilder on vocals and guitar, expect a performance that brings classic blues traditions to the contemporary stage, perfect for a lively Saturday night out.
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...
The Ken Seideman Jazz Trio plays an array of tunes in the jazz, rock, blues and reggae genres at the Lucky Horseshoe on Saturday July 11, from 8-11pm. Ken’s lighting fast fingers on the keys, Ed’s fretless bass and perfect pitch voice, combined with Tim’s tasteful brush work and crisp rolls make for an enjoyable...
The N. T. B. Collective is a Bay Area based jazz fusion group merging sounds and styles from all over the world. The N.T.B. trio, which will be featured for this event, is comprised of drums, bass, and piano. Each musician is highly accomplished; coming together to generate a unique musical energy. N.T.B. has been...
The Octomutt Duet brings their genre-bending sound to their home turf at The Rite Spot — a San Francisco Bay Area duo featuring Ashley Adams on bass and Ted Savarese on guitar and vocals, their music draws from folk, blues, roots rock, and experimental indie into the kind of hard-to-pigeonhole mix that feels distinctly San...
Wayne De La Cruz is an acclaimed jazz keyboardist and Hammond B3 organist based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Joel Behrman Quintet at Mr. Tipples brings trumpeter Joel Behrman’s hard‑swinging, modern straight‑ahead sound into one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms, fronting an all‑star lineup of Jesse Levit on alto sax, Michael Potter on piano, Isaac Coyle on bass, and Shawn Myers on drums. Together, the quintet leans into classic and contemporary jazz...
Jazz Mafia: Low End Theory brings a bold, brass-powered sonic experience to Keys Jazz Bistro — a trombone-driven ensemble led by Jazz Mafia co-founders Adam Theis and Eric Garland, built around a formidable front line of four trombones and a rhythm section capable of shifting from subtle, cinematic textures to explosive, high-energy future jazz. Deep...
Tommy Castro at Biscuits and Blues features multiple Blues Music Award–winning guitarist, singer, and bandleader Tommy Castro in one of San Francisco’s classic blues rooms, showcasing his electrifying, genre-blending live show. Known for fiery guitar work, soulful vocals, and a dynamic stage presence that fuses blues, rock, and R&B, Castro draws on his award-winning recordings...
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers bring world-class swing and soul to The Deluxe — a band that has headlined Jazz at Lincoln Center on New Year's Eve, performed at the official Oscars after-party in Hollywood, and graced top festivals and concert venues across the US, Europe, Japan, and Canada. Performing classics and...
June Cavlan at the Black Cat brings New York–based contemporary jazz vocalist and arranger June Cavlan into one of San Francisco’s most intimate jazz rooms, fronting Caelan Cardello on piano, Eytan Schillinger-Hyman on bass, and James Gallagher on drums. Bridging classic jazz sensibility with modern storytelling, Cavlan draws on her work as a solo artist,...
The Riptide in the Outer Sunset welcomes The DisRespectors, bringing their Mission District punk rock party mode straight to the beach for a high‑energy night of loud guitars, big hooks, and rowdy sing‑along anthems tailor‑made for one of San Francisco’s classic neighborhood dives.
Prepare for a sonic assault of the best kind as Marshall Law takes the stage at Tupelo. A long-time staple of the San Francisco music scene, this powerhouse trio is known for delivering a "powerful punch" of high-energy rock and roll. Specializing in the golden era of guitar-driven music, Marshall Law transforms the intimate Grant...
Shad Harris is a California-based multi-instrumentalist and blues vocalist appearing at The Saloon in San Francisco. A bandleader known for his keytar work with The Groovenators, he blends West Coast blues with funk and has been active since the mid-1960s, including performances with artists such as Etta James and Charlie Musselwhite. He performs regularly at...