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...
Grant Levin is a pianist and composer based in San Francisco appearing at Key's Jazz Bistro. He has performed at the San Jose, Stanford, Fillmore, Cotati, Benicia, and SF jazz festivals.Levin has also performed at notable venues such as: SFJAZZ Center, Mildred Owen Concert Hall (Pacifica), Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall (SF),Yoshi’s (Oakland),Sam First(Los Angeles),...
The Peninsula Project brings a high-energy, "jumpin’" jazz experience to the historic Comstock Saloon every Wednesday from 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Led by pianist and vocalist Eric Shifrin, this quartet specializes in a blend of swing, stride, and classic jazz that feels perfectly at home in one of the city’s oldest and most atmospheric...
Bob Kenmotsu was born in Stockton, CA, and learned music in public schools. He graduated from San Jose State University and began working local music jobs in the Bay Area. After working a cruise ship job out of Los Angeles, he moved to New York and began working as a free-lance jazz saxophonist. While in New...
Midweek swing night with rotating live bands, swing dance classes, and cocktails in a classic North Beach setting, Cat’s Corner welcomes Nick Rossi’s Swing Six on Wednesday, April 22 from 9:00–11:30pm. Led by guitarist Nick Rossi, the Swing Six specializes in polished small-band swing with deep rhythmic lift, elegant phrasing, and a clear affection for...
Experience an evening of high-energy electric blues and rock with Jesse Cobb at the Saloon. Jesse Cobb is a premier electric guitarist based in San Francisco, recognized for his intricate...
Michael Weiner plays the piano with his jazz group at Pier 23 Café on Thursday 4-7pm. Weiner has been playing piano since he was 3 years old. Join us for...
The 3rd Thursday Band is a San Francisco-based blues and rock group known for lively performances at The Saloon. Led by Mike Dingle on guitar and vocals, with Mike McKevit...
Magic Nostalgia performs a free outdoor show in front of Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar in North Beach on Thursday, April 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Expect upbeat pop...
Kathy Stephan brings torch songs, swing standards, and a touch of twang to the Comstock Saloon’s polished‑but‑raucous barroom. Her voice leans into the room’s natural reverb, floating over brushed drums,...
Fantastic North Beach based jazz and blues guitarist Jose Simioni brings his trio to Specs! With a career spanning three decades and performances in renowned venues, Jose's music captivates audiences...
Feel the heat with this Spanish duo as they bring back their fiery flamenco rumba sounds, infused with a latin twist to the Comstock Saloon. It's an authentic, pulse-pounding performance...
Peter Horvath brings a lifetime of world-class musicianship to Keys Jazz Bistro — a Budapest-born contemporary jazz pianist, keyboardist, and composer who won Hungary's National Jazz Combo Competition at 17...
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...
David M’Ore is a blues-rock guitarist and vocalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area who appears at The Saloon. Born in Argentina, he blends traditional blues with British-influenced hard...
Katy Stephan’s residency at Comstock Saloon turns the room into a small, candlelit listening space. At the piano she blends jazz‑inflected originals with reimagined standards and art‑pop tunes, her clear,...
The Magic School Busk holds weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window at the corner of Stockton and Columbus. This high‑energy busking collective has become one of North...
Keys Jazz Bistro favorite Kenny Washington always brings concert thrills and spills to Keys. Don’t miss out on one of our very own world class bay area artists!Kenny Washington has...
Two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia and Quentin Navia are joined by master violinist Georges Lammam, dancers and dancing. Their performances blend the charango (a traditional ten-string instrument), haunting sounds...
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...
Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of “Ritmo y Voz”, where the deep-rooted traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz meet the power of dynamic vocals at Keys Jazz Bistro. This high-energy performance...
The Wolves are a dynamic Chicago Blues band led by harmonica player and vocalist Matias Tasley. They are known for their electric shows featuring classics from Muddy Waters, Little Walter,...
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...
An artist from the Brazilian northeast, with over 40 years of musical experience, singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, guitarist since childhood, Robson Batinga is a wonderful addition to our beautiful scenery. Join...
This San Franciscan blueswoman is a forerunner for female musicians who write their own rules. She is an inimitable performer with her virtuosic guitar skills, husky contralto, and powerful stage...