Rabiah Kabir brings a meditative, conceptual, and deeply personal vision of jazz flute to Stookey's Blue Room — an East Bay-born artist who draws from her lived experience as a mixed Black woman to bend the expectations of what jazz can be, with a musical memory rooted in a Berkeley kitchen where Charles Mingus, Philip...
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...
Introducing The Verve Quintet, The Bay Area’s hottest new jazz ensemble! Celebrating the effervescent sound of the 1960’s hard bop era. In addition to performing their own original compositions they honor the great jazz artists like Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Lee Morgan to name a few. The Verve...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring Vocalist Lavay Smith, Marty Wehner (Trombone), & Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ)! Lavay Smith, Marty Wehner, 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 Lickers 8-piece band,...
The Royale welcomes Zoo Notes — a dynamic San Francisco‑based quartet that blends the infectious grooves of funk jazz with the intricate improvisations of modern jazz, inspired by bands like Medeski Martin & Wood, The New Mastersounds, and John Scofield. With Antonio Feula on guitar, Dan McGivern on drums, Mirco Melone on bass, and Andrew...
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...
Tony Lindsay brings eleven Grammy Awards and a quarter century of world-class experience to Keys Jazz Bistro — the powerhouse vocalist who served as lead singer for Santana from the iconic Supernatural (1999) through Multi-Dimensional Warrior (2008), logging countless world tours, Grammy Show performances, and a legendary Super Bowl XXXVII appearance alongside Beyoncé. Now stepping...
Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra at Biscuits and Blues features San Francisco–based blues and soul guitarist, singer, and songwriter Anthony Paule leading his powerful, horn‑driven ensemble in one of the city’s most intimate blues rooms. Inspired by authentic 1960s and 1970s soul and blues, the orchestra blends electric blues, vintage soul, and big‑band energy into rich...
Appearing at the Rite Spot, the Lee Vilensky Trio is a strictly instrumental trio from the San Francisco Bay Area, led by musician and composer Lee Vilensky. The group is known for creating cinematic, retro-inspired instrumental music that blends elements of jazz, surf, blues, R&B, lounge, spy-soul sound, and Latin influences.
Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums bring their high-energy, theatrical jump-swing spectacular to The Deluxe — led by the dynamic duo of Steve Lucky and Miss Carmen Getit, this Oakland-based band blends vintage jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, and 50s R&B into a live show that is as entertaining as it is irresistibly danceable. Equal parts musical...
Get ready to hit the dance floor as Cougar Unleashed brings the best of the Bay Area’s funky soul and R&B to Tupelo. Led by the charismatic Rhonda "Cougar" Crouch, this powerhouse ensemble is known for its high-octane party band energy and a setlist that spans from soulful deep-cuts to classic rock anthems. This is...
P Funk Allstar and Grammy Winner... Live electrifying hybrid of Funk, Soul, EDM, Hip Hop, Jazz Indie-POP and Rock guaranteed to "Make 'Em Dance." KATDELIC is a six piece"party-all-night" band with an infectious groove. Irresistible to anyone within ear range. RonKat Spearman is a prolific songwriter and Multi-Platinum Artist, Producer, Composer, Grammy and BMI award recipient....
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.