Kutting Korners at Mr. Tipples pays tribute to the landmark San Francisco club Keystone Korner and the celebrated live jazz recordings made there from 1970 to 1983. The sextet features Max Ehrhardt on trumpet, Gus Hurteau on vibraphone, Richard Howell on tenor saxophone, Hannah Mayer on piano, Isaac Coyle on bass, and Miles Turk on...
Alan Jones is a 21 year-old Bassist and Composer from Denver, Colorado dedicated to honoring the legacy of Black American Music through performance and composition. He has shared the stage with greats such as Matt Wilson, David Sanchez, Ed Simon, Christopher Clarke, Carmen Bradford, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Kristen Strom, and Keith Oxman. He currently studies with...
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...
North Beach New Orleans
Mitch Woods is an American modern day boogie-woogie, jump blues and jazz pianist/singer appearing at Pier 23. Woods calls his music, "rock-a-boogie." Join us for a fun night of cool tunes, delicious food, wonderful cocktails and tantalizing bay views.
Saxy Susan (Susan Copperman) is a San Francisco–based musician who appears at The Saloon, performing on saxophone and keyboards. She began playing saxophone at age 9, drawing on classical training and experience with groups such as the Poyntlyss Sistars Rockin' Show Band, and her sets reflect classic rock and rhythm-and-blues influences.
Tim Lin Quartet at Mr. Tipples features New York–based, Bay Area–raised Taiwanese American tenor saxophonist Tim Lin with Charles Chen on piano, Essiet Essiet on bass, and Brian Fishler on drums. Lin’s melodic, bebop-rooted sound is heard across four albums—Romance in Formosa, Empathy, Birdwatching, and 2025’s Heartfelt, released through Sony Music Taiwan and recorded with...
Joe Mackessy is a Bay Area singer, guitarist, mandolin player, and songwriter known for acoustic roots music, traditional American styles, and community-oriented performances. He is especially associated with folk, bluegrass, Americana, old-time country, and songwriter showcases around San Francisco. He frequently performs solo and in small acoustic ensembles at listening-room venues such as this show...
The Seismics bring the vintage modern California sound crashing into The Deluxe — a four-piece instrumental surf band from Ocean Beach, San Francisco, formed in 2016 and built on a repertoire spanning 60+ classic surf instrumental covers and originals, with over four hours of live music to prove it. Featuring 'Lost Jonny' Mojeske on lead/rhythm...
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.
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...
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers bring an eight-piece blast of classic American swing and blues to Biscuits & Blues. Led by Smith’s smoky, powerhouse vocals, the San Francisco–formed band blends jump blues, Kansas City swing, jazz, torch songs, and New Orleans R&B with vibrant horn arrangements and a dance-ready rhythm section. Tickets:...
Joe Farnsworth & Eric Alexander's Big Room QT at Black Cat brings the respected jazz drummer to San Francisco for a three-night residency behind his latest album The Big Room. Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and shaped by mentors Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor, Farnsworth graduated from William Paterson University, established himself quickly on the...
Magic Nostalgia returns to Amelie Wine Bar for a high-energy, feel-good night where the band flips beloved pop and dance hits from the 80s through today into acoustic-electric sing-alongs, blending tight harmonies, playful arrangements, and a laid-back neighborhood vibe that slowly builds into a room-wide chorus as the wines flow, the crowd joins in on...
Tim Lin Quartet at Mr. Tipples features New York–based, Bay Area–raised Taiwanese American tenor saxophonist Tim Lin with Charles Chen on piano, Essiet Essiet on bass, and Brian Fishler on drums. Lin’s melodic, bebop-rooted sound is heard across four albums—Romance in Formosa, Empathy, Birdwatching, and 2025’s Heartfelt, released through Sony Music Taiwan and recorded with...
The Sheba Sound Collective brings together some of Sheba Piano Lounge's favorite Bay Area musicians for a night of upbeat jazz in the heart of the Fillmore. The rotating lineup draws on the deep pool of local talent that calls Sheba home, delivering an energetic, community-driven set in one of San Francisco's most intimate listening...
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.
Black Magic appears at the Comstock Saloon from 8–11pm with a seven-piece jazz ensemble. The group focuses on a “cool jazz” and West Coast–influenced sound with hard bop energy and mid‑20th‑century jazz references, presented in a setting that matches the historic North Beach cocktail bar atmosphere.
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...
In a career that has spanned over 20 years, Victor Little has established himself as a consummate professional electric bassist, displaying impeccable time, taste, technique, and tone while playing in a wide spectrum of styles-from blues and jazz to Indian and flamenco music-with a long list of luminaries that includes Patti Austin, Billy Preston, Angela...
Wayne De La Cruz is an acclaimed jazz keyboardist and Hammond B3 organist based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Jazz Beaus bring an audience-friendly evening of jazz standards and Latin favorites to The Royale. Led by longtime Bay Area bandleader Tom Donald, the adaptable ensemble balances easygoing background music for dining and socializing with lively, danceable swing and Latin rhythms.
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers bring an eight-piece blast of classic American swing and blues to Biscuits & Blues. Led by Smith’s smoky, powerhouse vocals, the San Francisco–formed band blends jump blues, Kansas City swing, jazz, torch songs, and New Orleans R&B with vibrant horn arrangements and a dance-ready rhythm section. Tickets:...
