Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge — featuring Lavay Smith (Vocals), Brad Leali on alto saxophone, and Chris Siebert on Hammond organ, three veteran San Francisco-based jazz musicians and longtime collaborators most notably known as members of the Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet...
Kamrin Ortiz brings his six piece band to Local Edition with his 1940’s and 50’s style Rhythm & Blues and Jazz originals.
Appearing at the Rite Spot, the Lee Vilensky Trio is a strictly instrumental trio from the San Francisco Bay Area, led by musician and composer Lee Vilensky. The group is known for creating cinematic, retro-inspired instrumental music that blends elements of jazz, surf, blues, R&B, lounge, spy-soul sound, and Latin influences.
Kutting Korners at Mr. Tipples pays tribute to the landmark San Francisco club Keystone Korner and the celebrated live jazz recordings made there from 1970 to 1983. The sextet features Max Ehrhardt on trumpet, Gus Hurteau on vibraphone, Richard Howell on tenor saxophone, Hannah Mayer on piano, Isaac Coyle on bass, and Miles Turk on...
Tony Lindsay brings eleven Grammy Awards and a quarter century of world-class experience to Keys Jazz Bistro — the powerhouse vocalist who served as lead singer for Santana from the iconic Supernatural (1999) through Multi-Dimensional Warrior (2008), logging countless world tours, Grammy Show performances, and a legendary Super Bowl XXXVII appearance alongside Beyoncé. Now stepping...
Get ready to hit the dance floor as Cougar Unleashed brings the best of the Bay Area’s funky soul and R&B to Tupelo. Led by the charismatic Rhonda "Cougar" Crouch, this powerhouse ensemble is known for its high-octane party band energy and a setlist that spans from soulful deep-cuts to classic rock anthems. This is...
Sean Leahy brings his soulful, gritty guitar playing and vocals to the Black Cat Jazz Supper Club . A Bay Area fixture for three decades, Leahy has performed and toured with Guitarmageddon, the Kofy Brown Band, Boomshanka, Four Year Bender, and London Street, creating a guitar-forward sound that draws on Southern rock, heavy blues, funk,...
Joe Farnsworth & Eric Alexander's Big Room QT at Black Cat brings the respected jazz drummer to San Francisco for a three-night residency behind his latest album The Big Room. Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and shaped by mentors Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor, Farnsworth graduated from William Paterson University, established himself quickly on the...
Barrio Manouche at The Deluxe is an international acoustic ensemble founded by Spanish guitarist and composer Javi Jiménez, blending jazz manouche, modern jazz, flamenco, and Latin American rhythms. With musicians from Spain, Quebec, Colombia, France, Brazil, and the U.S., plus dancer Fanny Ara, the group delivers original music with a vivid, cross-cultural live presence.
Marshall Law plays blues, rock, country, and some good ole classic soul music to please at the Saloon. The San Francisco-based Marshall Law Band, led by Samuel Marshall, is a powerhouse blues and roots rock band known for their high-energy live shows. With a mix of soulful vocals, gritty guitar, and tight rhythms, they electrify...
Kutting Korners at Mr. Tipples pays tribute to the landmark San Francisco club Keystone Korner and the celebrated live jazz recordings made there from 1970 to 1983. The sextet features Max Ehrhardt on trumpet, Gus Hurteau on vibraphone, Richard Howell on tenor saxophone, Hannah Mayer on piano, Isaac Coyle on bass, and Miles Turk on...
Alan Jones is a 21 year-old Bassist and Composer from Denver, Colorado dedicated to honoring the legacy of Black American Music through performance and composition. He has shared the stage with greats such as Matt Wilson, David Sanchez, Ed Simon, Christopher Clarke, Carmen Bradford, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Kristen Strom, and Keith Oxman. He currently studies with...
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...
Mitch Woods is an American modern day boogie-woogie, jump blues and jazz pianist/singer appearing at Pier 23. Woods calls his music, "rock-a-boogie." Join us for a fun night of cool tunes, delicious food, wonderful cocktails and tantalizing bay views.
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.
Tim Lin Quartet at Mr. Tipples features New York–based, Bay Area–raised Taiwanese American tenor saxophonist Tim Lin with Charles Chen on piano, Essiet Essiet on bass, and Brian Fishler on drums. Lin’s melodic, bebop-rooted sound is heard across four albums—Romance in Formosa, Empathy, Birdwatching, and 2025’s Heartfelt, released through Sony Music Taiwan and recorded with...
Joe Mackessy is a Bay Area singer, guitarist, mandolin player, and songwriter known for acoustic roots music, traditional American styles, and community-oriented performances. He is especially associated with folk, bluegrass, Americana, old-time country, and songwriter showcases around San Francisco. He frequently performs solo and in small acoustic ensembles at listening-room venues such as this show...
The Seismics bring the vintage modern California sound crashing into The Deluxe — a four-piece instrumental surf band from Ocean Beach, San Francisco, formed in 2016 and built on a repertoire spanning 60+ classic surf instrumental covers and originals, with over four hours of live music to prove it. Featuring 'Lost Jonny' Mojeske on lead/rhythm...
Scopo Divino welcomes Bodega Kat — serving up a lush blend of soul, pop, oldies, and R&B in an intimate, feel-good night of timeless melodies and groove-forward favorites.
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...
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers bring an eight-piece blast of classic American swing and blues to Biscuits & Blues. Led by Smith’s smoky, powerhouse vocals, the San Francisco–formed band blends jump blues, Kansas City swing, jazz, torch songs, and New Orleans R&B with vibrant horn arrangements and a dance-ready rhythm section. Tickets:...
Joe Farnsworth & Eric Alexander's Big Room QT at Black Cat brings the respected jazz drummer to San Francisco for a three-night residency behind his latest album The Big Room. Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and shaped by mentors Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor, Farnsworth graduated from William Paterson University, established himself quickly on the...
Magic Nostalgia returns to Amelie Wine Bar for a high-energy, feel-good night where the band flips beloved pop and dance hits from the 80s through today into acoustic-electric sing-alongs, blending tight harmonies, playful arrangements, and a laid-back neighborhood vibe that slowly builds into a room-wide chorus as the wines flow, the crowd joins in on...
