INSTANT ALTER at the Black Cat features a new Future Fusion group led by saxophonist Emilio Modeste and vocalist Natasha Agrama In a world full of one-dimensional and referential musical stylings, INSTANT ALTER cuts through the noise with a fearlessly genre-bending and extremely fresh sound that blends jazz, rock, soul, storytelling, and the celebratory spirit...
Takezo (Yoshinobu Takeda) is a rhythm and blues singer and guitarist who appears at The Saloon in North Beach. Born in Kagawa and raised in Kyoto, he began singing in bands and composing music at age 12, drawing early inspiration from American film soundtracks, The Beatles, and Otis Redding, and has been based in San...
Deltaphonic at the Boom Boom Room brings a genre-blending Southern sound rooted in rock ’n’ roll, New Orleans funk, soul, and Hill Country blues. Founded in New Orleans by Andrew T. Weekes, the band’s current lineup adds Paul Provosty, Trenton O’Neal, and Logan Sellers, creating a powerful live show built on strong songwriting and standout...
Miles Turk at The Deluxe features a talented Bay Area drummer and bandleader who grew up in San Francisco’s jazz community, studying at Oakland School for the Arts and SFJAZZ and honing his craft on the local scene. As the drummer in funk band The Flannels, he’s built a career performing at major Bay Area...
The Dayramir González Quartet at Mr. Tipples brings Afro-Cuban jazz to the stage through pianist and composer Dayramir González’s Havana-rooted sound. Joined by Tony Austin, Tiago Gonzalez, and Ollie Lopez, the quartet blends Cuban rhythms, modern jazz harmony, and virtuosic improvisation. Tickets: $15-30
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...
Robson Batinga at Pier 23 features the Brazilian singer, composer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist, whose four decades of experience span the rhythms of Brazil’s Northeast and beyond. His upbeat performances draw on forró, xote, xaxado, and baião alongside bossa nova, samba, jazz, blues, and more.
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...
Marc Alan Brown at the Savoy Tivoli presents solo guitar and vocals, featuring original songs written across four decades as a singer-songwriter. His music moves from love songs and humor to pointed political satire, balancing warmth, wit, and poetic storytelling.
Ghost Town Messengers is a guitar trio from San Francisco, CA. Driving jazz fusion with a particularly groove oriented and instrumentally rich approach. All seasoned jazz session players the Ghost Town Messengers have been playing together in different combos and pickup gigs for decades. Wishing to focus on the guitar trio format, their music emotes...
Prepare for a foot-stomping night as San Francisco’s own The Good Bad brings their explosive brand of bluegrass to Tupelo. A staple of the West Coast "Newgrass" scene since 2010, this five-piece ensemble delivers a high-velocity take on traditional string music. Known for their tight vocal harmonies and rowdy stage presence, they turn the standard...
Trio Côtier is a San Francisco based combo with a sound that is inspiring, expansive, and a little bit dangerous, much like our California coast. Join us at Pier 23 for a drink, a bite and a listen. Bring a friend. https://youtu.be/rm1m4aF8aps
Mari Mack & Livin’ Like Kings bring a blues-focused set to The Saloon in North Beach. Today’s lineup features Mari Mack on vocals with Arne Frager on bass, Richard Wood on keys, Dave Powell on guitar, and Martin Cunningham on drums.
Zolo-Solo — Chewy Marzolo, solo — is the happy hour set at the Rite Spot from the multi-instrumentalist Bay Area musician who drums and arranges for bands including Hammers of Misfortune, King City, and The Real McKenzies, and of course anchors The Big Meat Combo. Ahead of tonight's night's full Big Meat Combo show, he...
Kay Kostopoulos’ album release at Mr. Tipples celebrates All This Is Possible: Black Olive in the Big Apple, with arrangements by John DiMartino and Noel Jewkes. Her music blends swing, standards, blues, Latin rhythms, and originals with a Mediterranean-tinted flair. Tickets: $15-30
The Cottontails bring a joyful, swinging, and gloriously eclectic sound to The Deluxe, a Bay Area ensemble anchored by singer-songwriter Karina Denike — a performer with over 20 albums to her name, international appearances at Montreux Jazz Festival and the Reading Festival, and credits spanning Dance Hall Crashers to Ralph Carney's Serious Jass Project. The...
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...
McKinley James at Biscuits and Blues features a Nashville‑based guitarist, singer, and songwriter bringing new life to classic American rock and roll, soul, and rhythm and blues in one of San Francisco’s most intimate rooms. Raised in a deeply musical family, he blends scorching guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and vintage grooves with fresh modern energy,...
INSTANT ALTER at the Black Cat features a new Future Fusion group led by saxophonist Emilio Modeste and vocalist Natasha Agrama In a world full of one-dimensional and referential musical stylings, INSTANT ALTER cuts through the noise with a fearlessly genre-bending and extremely fresh sound that blends jazz, rock, soul, storytelling, and the celebratory spirit...
Dani & Debora Gurgel Quarteto featuring Sandy and Natalie Cressman at Keys Jazz Bistro blends Brazilian rhythmic vitality with jazz improvisation, led by Dani Gurgel’s syncopated scat singing and Debora Gurgel’s pulsating piano. Joined by bassist Sidiel Vieira, drummer Dillon Vado, and special guests Sandy Cressman and Natalie Cressman, this expanded ensemble celebrates a decade-long...
San Francisco Unplugged comes to Paname SF Nightclub on historic Broadway Street in North Beach for an evening of acoustic music unlike any other — guest artist Stella Prince joined by host Anthony Arya for a night of nationally recognized singer-songwriter craft, unique cocktails, and light Parisian fare from the Paris 75 menu next door. Stella...
Kay Kostopoulos’ album release at Mr. Tipples celebrates All This Is Possible: Black Olive in the Big Apple, with arrangements by John DiMartino and Noel Jewkes. Her music blends swing, standards, blues, Latin rhythms, and originals with a Mediterranean-tinted flair. Tickets: $15-30
UFO Pilots at Bird & Beckett features a new trio of East Bay natives now based in Brooklyn — Vincent Maclauchlan on guitar, Aidan Macarthy on bass, and Nadav Beary on drums — bringing a groove-centered, jam-rooted set back to the Bay Area. The band formed out of informal sessions between three friends living within...
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.
