Katy 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, piano, and upright bass while cocktails clink and the lights stay low. Expect classic tunes, a few deep‑cut surprises, and the kind of between‑song banter...
Mae Powell Quartet at Specs brings the San Francisco singer-songwriter’s mellow, vintage-tinged voice to a set of jazz standards and bossa nova. Drawing inspiration from Ella Fitzgerald, Astrud Gilberto, and Billie Holiday, Powell and her band give familiar songs a relaxed, intimate feel while leaving room for the indie-soul sensibility of her original music.
The Harvey Wainapel “Organization” will showcase a wide variety of material, beyond the standard organ combo repertoire at Keys Jazz Bistro. Composers such as Frank Foster, Clifford Jordan, Wayne Shorter, Tom Harrell, and Andrew Hill will be represented. Saxophonist/clarinetist Harvey Wainapel has his feet firmly planted in two musical worlds. His jazz experience has led...
Jinx Jones and the Kingtones at Tupelo delivers a high-energy night of rockabilly, rock ’n’ roll, Americana, surf guitar, and greaser jazz. Led by guitarist Jinx Jones, the power trio blends twangy guitar instrumentals, roots-rock favorites, driving rhythms, and virtuosic playing into a lively, dance-ready show with classic North Beach energy.
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.
Experience the West Coast Blues Revue at The Saloon, San Francisco’s legendary blues venue, where powerhouse performances light up the night. Led by Hal Petcher and featuring top Bay Area musicians like Chris Burns and Tim Wagar, plus surprise guests, this show delivers raw soulful blues with infectious energy. It’s the perfect midweek blues fix...
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, expressive voice sitting right on top of the clink of glassware and low conversation. It’s an intimate, song‑forward set that feels equally at home as...
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 Beach’s unofficial “resident joy‑makers,” blurring the line between band and audience as people pause, sing along, or dance on the sidewalk. Whether you are enjoying a...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes AgapeSoul. The band fuses soul, funk, jazz, and R&B into a sound that’s undeniably soulful and deeply uplifting. Led by bassist and visionary Darryl Anders, the band delivers tight rhythms, rich harmonies, and infectious feel-good energy. Love-Centric. Soul-Crafted. Groove-Infused.
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 of panpipes (zampoñas) and notched flutes (kena) with high-energy rhythms. You don’t need a plane ticket to experience a "little piece of South American carnaval,"...
Gaucho at the Comstock Saloon plays energetic, guitar-led early jazz that blends 1930s Gypsy jazz with New Orleans swing, ragtime, and gutbucket blues. Led by guitarist Dave Ricketts, the band’s sound is lively, acoustic, and built for a crowded barroom.
Martin Luther McCoy at Keys Jazz Bistro features the San Francisco–born singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, actor, and former SFJAZZ Collective vocalist, performing his self-defined “Rebel Soul” music. Raised on church hymns, Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Rock, McCoy’s raspy tenor, dynamic guitar playing, and socially conscious writing create a border-crossing sound informed by Prince, Stevie...
Cougar Unleashed at Tupelo brings a high-energy Antioch dance band led by vocalist Rhonda “Cougar” Crouch to North Beach for a party-focused night of Funky Soul, Rhythm & Blues, and dance-floor favorites. A recurring third-Friday attraction at Tupelo, the group features seasoned Bay Area musicians and blends Soul, R&B, Funk, and other crowd-pleasing styles into...
Kiana brings her soulful blend of pop and R&B to the historic Savoy Tivoli on Grant Avenue, transforming the storied North Beach stage into an intimate lounge for a melody-driven night out. The Bay Area singer-songwriter pairs honest, easygoing storytelling with smooth, emotive vocals that move effortlessly between the vulnerability of classic soul and the...
Mark Hummel plays at The Saloon. Grammy Award Nominee and Winner of two Blues Music Awards, Mark Hummel started playing harmonica in 1970 and is considered one of the premier blues harmonica players of his generation. Thanks to over thirty recordings since 1985, including the Grammy nominated 2013 release Blind Pig recording Remembering Little Walter...
Canyon Songs bring their acoustic dream-pop and moody indie sound to the Makers Stage at Filbert & Grant, a Bay Area quartet — Elizabeth E, Ryan Modee, Caitlin Hall, and Morgan Stickrod — whose atmospheric blend of delicate textures and evocative songwriting makes them one of the most quietly captivating acts of the festival. Rooted...
Gutter Swan brings a rich Americana sound to the Green & Columbus Stage, pairing the powerful, emotive vocals of Loryn Barbeau with the disarming yet complex guitar of Steve Egelman. Barbeau is a native San Franciscan who trained as a classical singer and holds a Master of Music in Operatic Performance from the San Francisco...
Mark Holzinger and percussionist John Waller bring their deep, groove-driven sound to the Main Stage at Broadway & Columbus — a duo whose more than 20 years of musical partnership has produced something hypnotic, ethereal, and irresistibly danceable. Holzinger is a San Francisco institution and Western Swing Hall of Fame inductee with three decades of...
The Word on the Beach brings the living pulse of Bay Area poetry to the Makers Stage at Broadway & Columbus, gathering six distinctive voices — Jerry Ferrez, Ayla Ginger, Tate Swindell, Patrick Dunagan, Sarah Menefee, and Michael Koch — for an afternoon of verse that is as electric and alive as any instrument on...
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...
Jinx Jones and the Kingtones bring a guitar legend to the Main Stage at Broadway & Columbus, headlined by a two-time Ameripolitan Music Award nominee for Male Rockabilly Artist of the Year whose career has touched nearly every corner of the electric guitar tradition. From playing alongside Chuck Berry, Solomon Burke, and Roy Buchanan to...
Heat takes the Green & Columbus Stage as the self-described "uncanniest rock band in the world" — a Bay Area outfit that has been embracing the weird since founders Enzo and Max Casler started the band in their early twenties with a thoroughly punk rock DIY spirit. After years of Bay Area shows, lineup changes,...
The Rainbow Gypsy Trio take the Makers Stage at Filbert & Grant, bringing their own colorful, free-spirited sound to one of North Beach's most intimate and inviting festival settings. With a name that evokes both wandering tradition and vibrant expression, this is a set to discover with open ears and an open heart — the...
Anthony Arya brings his acclaimed indie folk rock to the Green & Columbus Stage, arriving as one of Northern California's most active and decorated young touring artists. A San Francisco native who first caught national attention on NBC's The Voice before graduating high school, Arya has since released four albums — including As It Turns...
My Blue Soul brings their high-energy brand of soul, blues, and classic rock to the Main Stage at Broadway & Columbus, led by the dynamic singer, dancer, and songwriter Carmin D'Leto at the helm of an eight-piece powerhouse that can expand to eleven with added singers and horn players for a full Soul Orchestra experience....