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,...
Jeffrey James Horan plays Biscuits & Blues. Jeffrey is a Bay Area blues guitarist and singer who’s been playing professionally since age 15, performing for over 20 years with John Lee Hooker Jr. on two Grammy-nominated albums and sharing stages with icons like B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and The Rolling Stones. His solo shows blend...
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.
Looking for the perfect weekly escape? Join us at Scopo Divino as we welcome Le Jazz Hot, playing live every week! Le Jazz Hot is comprised of members from the internationally renowned Hot Club of San Francisco. These musicians are masters of Gypsy Jazz, a truly unique and joyful style pioneered by the legendary Django...
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...
Jeffrey James Horan plays Biscuits & Blues. Jeffrey is a Bay Area blues guitarist and singer who’s been playing professionally since age 15, performing for over 20 years with John Lee Hooker Jr. on two Grammy-nominated albums and sharing stages with icons like B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and The Rolling Stones. His solo shows blend...
Drummer Jayla Hernandez plays her last SF show at Mr. Tipples. Tiffany Austin on vocals, Kevin Goldberg on bass, and Adam Schulman on piano. Tickets: $15-30
Alan Jones plays at the Dawn Club. Hailing from Colorado, Alan Jones is a formidable bassist and composer living in San Francisco. Regularly performing with a wide ranging array of the Bay’s finest, he strives to bring a sensitive and uplifting personal touch to every musical environment he inhabits. He has performed at venues and...
The Simon Rowe Trio plays at Keys Jazz Bistro. Simon Rowe, Keys founder and Hammond organ player, makes a rare appearance on piano with two long-time collaborators. Eric Markowitz-Bass and Deszon Claiborne-drums are celebrated, Bay Area standouts with whom Rowe has developed a close connection, on and off the stand. Rowe has two trio recordings...
Join us for a high-energy evening of soulful jazz and funk with the Charles Unger Experience at Ti Piacera! Performing every other Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the legendary San Francisco saxophonist Charles Unger brings his signature blend of passion and virtuosity to the stage. Known for his charismatic stage presence and explosive...
Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang, a bit, a drink, a dance, or the opportunity to play with some fantastic local talent. Bring your horn, strings, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
Sheba Piano Lounge in the historic Fillmore District welcomes the fabulous Sharman Duran for an evening of piano and vocals on elegant renditions of standards and original jazz songs, set against the intimate, candlelit backdrop once known as the Harlem of the West. Described as a later‑day Blossom Dearie, Duran is a spirited jazz vocalist...
Celebrate Allen Ginsberg at 100 poetry reading at the Golden Sardine at 8pm hosted by Kevin Dublin.
Turn your midweek slump into a vibe at Persona SF! Every Wednesday at 8 PM, the Magic School Busk brings an electrifying fusion of Funk, Soul, Latin, Afro, and more to keep the energy high all night long. Let the rhythm elevate your evening as this dynamic collective delivers a genre-blending experience that’s impossible to...
This is a drop in jazz jam session, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
Various young Bay Area musicians come together for live Jazz at Local Edition!
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...
Daniel Herrera is a professional musician who has called San Francisco his home for the past twenty years. Originally from Monterey, Ca, Daniel grew up in a rich musical environment and was a beneficiary of the robust mentorship program of the Monterey Jazz Festival educational program. He went on to attend Berklee College of Music...
Aaron Hammerman, known from the Deep Basement Shakers, appears at the Comstock Saloon from 8–11pm. He focuses on early American roots styles including boogie, barrelhouse, blues, and early R&B, with sets geared toward energetic, good-time listening in the saloon’s cocktail setting.
Chris Siebert is a prominent San Francisco-based jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader known for bridging generations of musicians through soulful, swinging jazz. His music is deeply rooted in the Swing Era, blues, and R&B
Drummer Jayla Hernandez plays her last SF show at Mr. Tipples. Tiffany Austin on vocals, Kevin Goldberg on bass, and Adam Schulman on piano. Tickets: $15-30
Keith Saunders Trio performs at Keys Jazz Bistro. Pianist Keith Saunders’ formative years in jazz happened in Los Angeles, and then came a quarter century making up Keith’s New York years, notably centered around the New York HardBop Quintet, an outfit he co-led which had an eight year run, touring extensively and recording four cds,...
There’s a certain kind of electricity that doesn’t come from wires and screens, but from roaring musicians locked onto the same pulse, bending time until the groove feels like it shakes the earth and could stretch forever. That’s Zoo Band. Rooted in the Bay Area and built for the moment, Zoo is a soul-drenched, jam-powered collective...
The Door Slammers bring classic North Beach blues-rock back to the Saloon, carrying on the legacy of their founder, the late Johnny Nitro, a cornerstone of the San Francisco blues scene for over three decades. Known for their gritty, guitar-driven sound and passionate live shows, the band continues the tradition that helped shape and mentor...
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...