Jose Simioni Trio
Jose Simioni Trio at Waystone features North Beach‑based guitarist and composer Jose Simioni, known for his soulful blend of jazz, blues, and brilliantly reimagined popular tunes delivered with easy, unmistakable...
Jose Simioni Trio at Waystone features North Beach‑based guitarist and composer Jose Simioni, known for his soulful blend of jazz, blues, and brilliantly reimagined popular tunes delivered with easy, unmistakable...
OG Rhythm and Blues at Belle Cora brings a deep-cut, old-school R&B and soul vibe into one of North Beach’s coziest wine bars, turning the room into a neighborhood living room of grooves, harmonies, and slow-dance-ready classics. With a focus on vintage rhythm and blues and the roots of soul, the band leans into warm...
Erik Jekabson brings the beloved songbook of Rodgers and Hart to Keys Jazz Bistro — the Bay Area trumpeter, composer, and arranger leads his quartet through the music of the legendary duo behind "Blue Moon," "My Funny Valentine," and "The Lady is a Tramp," reimagined with fresh jazz sensibility. One of the Bay Area's most...
End your week with a rhythmic bang at the Sunday Artist Series, a weekly institution at Tupelo that transforms North Beach into a soulful dance party. Hosted by the versatile Shawn Stein, this residency is built around an "all-pro" house band that provides a world-class foundation for a rotating cast of the Bay Area’s most...
Rowland and Tumblin’ at The Saloon is led by Sacramento Blues Hall of Fame inductee Kyle Rowland, a Hohner-endorsed harmonica player whose forceful style draws from the traditions of mentors and heroes including James Cotton, Lazy Lester, Billy “Boy” Arnold, Charlie Musselwhite, and Matt “Guitar” Murphy. He is joined by Justin MacCarthy on guitar, Mike...
Peter Lindman and Roger Rocha turn Monday afternoons at The Saloon into a 4–8 pm time warp of classic rock and sixties-era favorites, delivered with the easy swagger of true North Beach regulars. Armed with Peter’s ringing 12‑string acoustic and Roger’s soulful electric guitar and vocals, the duo leans into songs you know by heart—Dylan,...
North Beach‑based jazz and blues guitarist Jose Simioni brings his duo with bassist Sascha Jacobsen to Specs’ Twelve Adler Museum Cafe for an intimate night of soulful, small‑room swing. With a career spanning three decades and performances in renowned venues, Jose’s music captivates audiences with his distinctive style and heartfelt melodies, shaped on the streets...
Step into the inner circle of the city's music scene with THE San Francisco Invitational Jam at Tupelo. Held every Monday night from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM, this is widely considered the definitive jam session for professional players and serious students of the craft. Hosted by the "nastiest rhythm section this side of South...
Mitch Polzak is a guitarist, singer, banjoist, and bandleader appearing at The Saloon in North Beach under his own name. He draws on rockabilly, 1960s country, honky tonk, Bakersfield-influenced country, surf, early rock and roll, bluegrass, Cajun, blues, and related American roots styles, reflecting a long career steeped in these traditions.
GG Amos at The Saloon features the San Francisco singer, guitarist, songwriter, and arranger, a longtime West Coast Blues artist whose soulful voice and expressive guitar style merge Blues with...
Barbary Bluegrass at Belle Cora brings a lively, acoustic string-band sound to one of North Beach’s coziest wine bars, turning the room into a warm, neighborhood parlor for picking, harmony singing, and fiddle tunes. Leaning into traditional bluegrass, country standards, and rootsy originals, the band’s tight picking and easygoing stage presence pair perfectly with Belle...
Hal Bigler Band brings high-energy traditional jazz and swing to Comstock Saloon every Tuesday from 7:30pm-10:30pm. Led by veteran upright bassist Hal Bigler, the rotating ensemble features leading Bay Area players including Cliff Myer on guitar, Bob Johns on piano, Mauro Pannitto on bass, Marty Brewer on drums, and Rick Brown on trombone, delivering hot...
Monthly jazz jam session led by multi-instrumentalist Smith Dobson and his quartet. Every first Tuesday 8-11pm at Specs! All musicians welcome, bring your instruments!
Transport yourself to a 1930s sidewalk café in Montmartre as North Beach Django takes residency at Paris 75 every Tuesday. The jazz manouche jam session led by guitarists Ned Boynton and Eddie Scher with Kenan O’Brien on bass as well as rotating cast of musicians. The trio sets the rhythm for swinging standards and French-inspired...
The Lisa Kindred Band carries on the spirit and repertoire of beloved Mill Valley–based blues, folk, and rock singer Lisa Kindred, whose roots stretch from the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene to decades shaping the Bay Area blues community. At The Saloon, the band keeps her legacy alive with sets steeped in classic blues, roots,...
Jose Simioni Trio's improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
Belle Cora in North Beach welcomes Parlor Tricks — the world’s first and foremost industrial ragtime band, serving up 1920s‑inspired speakeasy jazz, ragtime, and blues under the willow trees on the patio. This hot‑music quartet specializes in swing, syncopation, and stomp, blending vaudeville flair with original tunes and classic jazz language to turn Belle Cora’s...
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
Midori Ono brings the soulful, hard-swinging groove of the Hammond B3 organ to Keys Jazz Bistro — a highly acclaimed Japanese organist recognized as one of the finest international players of the instrument, she has built a dedicated career bridging the Japanese and American jazz scenes with the spirit of the organ trio pioneers. Joined...
Wacky Wednesdays in Kerouac Alley brings a wildly creative outdoor rock and punk party to one of San Francisco's most legendary blocks every Wednesday from mid-June through Halloween, 7–10pm. Sponsored by the iconic Vesuvio Cafe and hosted by artist Jeremy Fish and Freddie Levy, this rotating lineup of rock and punk bands transforms the historic...
Midori Ono brings the soulful, hard-swinging groove of the Hammond B3 organ to Keys Jazz Bistro — a highly acclaimed Japanese organist recognized as one of the finest international players of the instrument, she has built a dedicated career bridging the Japanese and American jazz scenes with the spirit of the organ trio pioneers. Joined...
North Beach fixture Jose Simioni brings his expressive fretwork and seasoned live chops to Tupelo on Grant Avenue. A veteran of the San Francisco roots and blues circuit, the guitarist and composer delivers a soulful, hard-hitting mix of gritty blues, classic rock covers, and vintage R&B grooves. Built around dynamic solos and deep-pocket rhythm playing,...
The Chris Ford Band delivers a spirited blend of rockabilly, blues, and honky tonk, electrifying venues across San Francisco including The Saloon. Led by Chris Ford, the band combines old-school honky tonk vibes with modern energy, crafting a sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh. Whether dominating the stage or engaging with the crowd, the Chris...
Rayner Brock is a vocalist, musician, and songwriter appearing at The Saloon, leading a band that features Bruce Zwieg on keyboards, Marcus David on drums, and Brock on guitar and vocals. Beginning on electric bass and later extending his work to voice, guitar, keys, and studio production, he has moved from years as a sideman...