Ladies and Gentemen, introducing Fog City Swing! The bay area's newest and hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. This seven piece ensemble will transport you to the 1940’s, it is truly the world’s smallest big band! Fog City Swing is...
McCall, Hawaii’s first lady of jazz is a multi-award winning vocalist. She is heir to the vocal tradition of Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald. Her warmth and sense of humor fuel every interpretation. After releasing her first CD ‘Body and Soul’ she was asked by the great bassist Ray Brown to be his...
Steve Lucky and The Rhumba Bums play jump blues, swing, jazz and rare gems inspired by the '30s, '40s and '50s at Local Edition!
Radio Veloso brings its instrumental funk sound to The Royale, fusing Afro-funk psychedelia, hip-hop beats, and warm soul into cinematic, groove-heavy music. Formed in San Francisco in 2017, the DIY quartet has released three EPs, its 2024 debut full-length …and Other Subjects, and the live vinyl release Live at the Fireside Lounge, recorded in Alameda...
Daniel Herrera’s Verve Quintet brings the driving energy of 1960s hard bop to Mr. Tipples. Led by trumpeter Daniel Herrera and tenor saxophonist Andrew Dixon, the Bay Area ensemble honors the Blue Note tradition through standards and original compositions, with a sound inspired by artists including Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, Miles Davis, John...
Join the Coit Tower Poetry Club with a reading on the back lawn of Coit Tower.
Daniel Herrera’s Verve Quintet brings the driving energy of 1960s hard bop to Mr. Tipples. Led by trumpeter Daniel Herrera and tenor saxophonist Andrew Dixon, the Bay Area ensemble honors the Blue Note tradition through standards and original compositions, with a sound inspired by artists including Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, Art Blakey, Miles Davis, John...
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...
DMN brings a piano-trio jazz set to Mr. Tipples, featuring Michael Potter on piano, Alan Jones on bass, and Micheal Mitchell on drums. The group centers on Mitchell’s dynamic drumming, with Potter and Jones providing the melodic and rhythmic interplay of a seasoned Bay Area jazz trio. Tickets: $15-20
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...
Caribérico at The Deluxe brings a Latin‑infused, groove‑heavy sound into Haight Street’s cozy neighborhood bar, turning the room into a lively, dance‑friendly space for rhythms and melodies from across the Caribbean and Iberian worlds. Leaning into a mix of Latin jazz, salsa‑tinged tunes, and soulful, guitar‑ and horn‑driven arrangements, the band’s warm tone and tight...
Hipsteria brings its lively blend of jazz, soul, swing, and party music to Belle Cora. Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and vocals, the San Francisco group draws on a rotating lineup of seasoned players and a repertoire that ranges from jazz standards and blues to R&B, bossa nova, funk, and dance classics.
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.
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...
McCall, Hawaii’s first lady of jazz is a multi-award winning vocalist. She is heir to the vocal tradition of Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald. Her warmth and sense of humor fuel every interpretation. After releasing her first CD ‘Body and Soul’ she was asked by the great bassist Ray Brown to be his...
The Oakland Jazz Funk Project appears at Local Edition with a set that moves between straight-ahead jazz, 1970s funk, fusion, R&B, and contemporary neo-soul. The group approaches jazz as a living language that continues to evolve, highlighting the connections between classic forms and newer groove-based styles. Their music will warm your heart, speak to your...
Shawn Myers Quintet brings Oakland-based drummer and composer Shawn Myers to Mr. Tipples, joined by Alan Jones on bass and Michael Potter on piano. Myers holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in jazz studies and performance, has worked as drummer for Leyla McCalla, and leads projects that move between modern jazz, Afro-pop, and broader global influences....
Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...
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...
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...
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...
Relax and unwind from the week with us every other Sunday with the classic jazz vocal stylings of @marissa_m_sings and a rotating cast of friends on musical accompaniment. Because Sundays at Otherwise Brewing are just better with sunshine, drinks, and live music.