Rick Estrin & The Nightcats at Biscuits and Blues features San Francisco–born blues rebel and harmonica virtuoso Rick Estrin bringing his gritty, urban, deeply soulful blues back to the club where he’s recorded live and electrified audiences for decades. Backed by his powerhouse band The Nightcats, Estrin fuses Chicago and West Coast blues with roadhouse...
Lars and In Charge bring high-energy Balkan fire to The Deluxe — a Bay Area ensemble playing driving, celebratory traditional and original music from Turkey, Greece, the Balkans, and beyond. Bandleader Lars Tergis leads on violin and vocals alongside Gregory Masaki Jenkins on clarinet, Chris Reid/Gopal Slavonic on guitar, Joe Rosato Jr. on upright bass,...
Tiffany Austin brings her celebrated voice and deep reverence for jazz history to Keys Jazz Bistro for Ella and Ellington — a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and her greatest collaborators, including Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. Hailed by KQED as "one of the country's best jazz singers," Austin is a vocalist, composer, educator, and UC...
Honey Island Swamp Band brings their thrilling, roots-soaked sound to the Boom Boom Room — formed in San Francisco in 2005 in the wake of Hurricane Katrina before relocating back to New Orleans, this five-piece band melds country, soul, funk, and blues into something decidedly New Orleanian with an Americana twist. Melody-driven, vocal-driven, and lyric-driven,...
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...
The Dave Matthews Blues Band performs at The Saloon. Established in 2002 by David S. Matthews, an East Bay harmonica player (since 1982), the band plays standard blues covers such as “Sweet Home Chicago” in addition to well-known dance tunes like “I’ll Take You There,” and “Feeling Allright.” Aubrey Rose - Guitar David Matthews -...
II Funk ky Shu’s wit Nu Soles plays at Tupelo. This powerhouse R&B soul, and funk ensemble has become a cornerstone of the North Beach live music scene. Led by the deep, rhythmic grooves of Shepard on bass and the commanding, soulful vocals of Tambora, the band is celebrated for their all-killer, no-filler sets. Their...
Adam Shulman brings his swinging organ trio to Keys Jazz Bistro — a San Francisco jazz institution since arriving in the city in 2002, Shulman is one of the most in-demand pianists and organists on the Bay Area scene, having performed as a sideman with Bobby Hutcherson, Larry Coryell, Miguel Zenón, Luciana Souza, Stefon Harris,...
Steve Lucky’s Hammond Cheese Combo at Mr. Tipples brings Steve Lucky’s greasy, groovy Hammond B3 soul‑jazz into one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms, with Miss Carmen Getit on guitar and vocals, Kamrin Ortiz on tenor saxophone, and Tim Bulkley on drums. This isn’t your everyday organ combo sandwich: the band leans into 60s...
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...
Jazz Odyssey Trio at The Deluxe features pianist Matt Clark, bassist Ollie Dudek, and drummer Bryan Bowman bringing modern, straight‑ahead jazz to one of San Francisco’s most intimate listening rooms. San Francisco native and second‑generation professional jazz bassist Ollie Dudek holds a BA in Jazz Studies from the California Jazz Conservatory and has studied and...
Lea Sweet at Biscuits and Blues showcases a powerhouse Tina Turner tribute vocalist and Bay Area Hall of Fame inductee known for her dynamic range, soulful tone, and electrifying stage presence, blending classic soul, Motown, R&B, and pop into high‑energy, emotionally rich performances that deeply connect with audiences. A NCEM Best Female Entertainer and 9x...
The Lucky Horseshoe hosts its long-standing Bluegrass Jam every Sunday afternoon. Unlike a typical circle jam, this is a unique performance jam where musicians take to the stage to play into microphones for a live crowd. It’s an intermediate-to-advanced level session that brings together the best of the Bay Area’s roots and bluegrass community, turning...
The Sunday Blues Jam at Pier 23 is the perfect way to spend a rollicking afternoon on the waterfront — anchored by the inimitable blues drummer Sean Donoghue, this open jam welcomes professional musicians and budding artists alike to jump in and play. Grab a drink, a bite, hit the dance floor, and bring your...
Joe Newsman and the Bluesmen perform at Tupelo on Sunday, 4-7pm joined by Jules Broussard on saxophone and Ned Boynton on guitar. Expect brass-forward blues and R&B that feels right at home in North Beach. If you didn’t catch their Saturday North Beach New Orleans at the Savoy Tivoli, you have a second chance.
Catch Blues Power at the Sunday afternoon residency at the Saloon. Blues Power is a San Francisco blues project led by Mark Naftalin, known as a legendary pianist, producer, and blues advocate. The core band members typically include Mark Naftalin on keyboards, along with a rotating lineup of top Bay Area blues musicians such as...
Live Salsa Saturdays at The Ramp bring live salsa bands to the waterfront patio every week from 4 pm to 10 pm, turning the bayside spot into one of San Francisco’s go‑to salsa destinations. Dancers and listeners can enjoy high‑energy salsa sets with sweeping Bay views, evening breezes, and a casual outdoor vibe, with a...
Returning to Keys Jazz Bistro, Suzanna Smith fronts another stellar ensemble to work her magic around the Peggy Lee songbook. “There are relatively few contemporary female vocalists who evoke Peggy Lee, at least not genuinely. Suzanna Smith numbers among that rare ilk. That Smith sounds like Lee — slightly breathy and warmly sensual with a...
Ben Stolorow, piano; Peter Barshay, bass; Vince Lateano, drums. Part of the Bird & Beckett Jazz in the Bookshop (Sundays 5–7pm). Seating is limited — reservations recommended: 415-586-3733. Suggested contribution: $20–30; students $10–15; younger kids free.
Settle into a Sunday evening that feels straight out of a New Orleans daydream as Gaucho brings their signature hot-club–inspired jazz to Brenda’s French Soul Food. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the band turns the Polk Street institution into a warm, swinging supper room, mixing Django-style gypsy jazz, classic standards, and soulful improvisations that...
Le Jazz Hot brings the romance and fire of 1930s Parisian jazz to The Grove, celebrating the pioneering music of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli with a trio. The all-string instrumentation mirrors the original Hot Club de France, but Mehling's innovative arrangements and original compositions keep the music vital and alive — earning praise from...
Meet the owners of Peña Pachamama, co-founders of SUKAY & Savia Andina. Every Sunday, Eddy Navia & Quentin Navia invite you into the heart of Peña Pachamama 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆
Confluence at Mr. Tipples brings a chamber‑like modern jazz sound into one of San Francisco’s most focused listening rooms, led by saxophonist Matt Zebley alongside Jody Ferber on cello, Bob Sneider on guitar, Mark Ferber on drums, and Alan Ferber on trombone. Blending sax, trombone, guitar, drums, and the uncommon color of cello, the group...
Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in the sultry, soulful sounds of the Alexandra Rieloff Trio at Otherwise Brewing. Known for her versatile background as a choreographer and filmmaker, Brooklyn-born Chilean vocalist Alexandra Rieloff brings a cinematic elegance to her jazz performances. This intimate set will feature a timeless repertoire of Jazz Standards, Bossa Nova, and...