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...
North Beach New Orleans
Pier 23 Cafe is excited to have Jess Oledan and Demse Faro perform 4-7pm Saturday 5/2/26. This San Francisco based duo blends R&B, rock and alternative sounds into a stripped down, intimate live experience. Both guitarists and vocalists, their performance balances strong musicianship with a warm, engaging presence. Join us for a night filled with...
The G-Riders perform at the Saloon. This San Francisco-based ensemble is composed of veteran musicians from the Bay Area blues and gospel-soul communities. Takezo (Guitar/Vocals): Leads the group with a focus on traditional blues and soulful vocal delivery. Kit Roscoe (Guitar): Provides additional guitar work, contributing to the band’s layered blues sound. Dave Mehrwine (Keyboard):...
Frank Martin | PianoFred Randolf | BassMiles Turk | DrumsAdrian Areas | PercussionJesse Levitt | AltoRichard Howell | Tenor & InstigatorRichard Howell is an acclaimed musician, composer and educator whose music celebrates diversity as it bridges, unites and merges the experience of all listeners. He defines it as ‘Bridge Music”. ”Bridge Music ” is a...
Radio Sophia is an instrumental musical collaboration between David Boyce (Saxophones, Loops, Effects) and Michael Cavaseno (Guitar, Loops, Effects) who carry on the torch for Zori Marinova as she moved back to her native Bulgaria. The trio's sound can be described as Groovy, Soulful Mix of Jazz, Pop, RnB and World Music. And plays weekly...
Si Butler Guitar trio (guitar, acoustic bass, drums) plays modern jazz standards, funk, Brazilian at Scopo Divino.
Sugaray Rayford is a Grammy-nominated soul-blues singer known for his towering presence, commanding voice, and deeply emotional performances. Born in Texas and shaped by gospel, soul, and classic R&B, Rayford delivers music that blends raw blues grit with polished soul power. His vocals are unmistakable—rich, thunderous, and expressive—earning him comparisons to legends while remaining unmistakably...
Returning to Keys Jazz Bistro, Suzanna Smith fronts another stellar ensemble to work her magic around the Peggy Lee songbook. “There are relatively few contemporary female vocalists who evoke Peggy Lee, at least not genuinely. Suzanna Smith numbers among that rare ilk. That Smith sounds like Lee — slightly breathy and warmly sensual with a...
Drummer, composer, and bandleader Jerome Gillespie Jr. brings a deeply rooted yet forward-moving sound to his debut residency at Black Cat. Raised in Houston, Texas and now based in New York City, Gillespie’s playing blends the feeling of the church, the fire of hard bop, and a modern sense of storytelling—creating music that is as...
Frank Martin | PianoFred Randolf | BassMiles Turk | DrumsAdrian Areas | PercussionJesse Levitt | AltoRichard Howell | Tenor & InstigatorRichard Howell is an acclaimed musician, composer and educator whose music celebrates diversity as it bridges, unites and merges the experience of all listeners. He defines it as ‘Bridge Music”. ”Bridge Music ” is a...
Get ready for an explosive night of music as the legendary Charles Unger Experience takes over Sheba Piano Lounge from 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Known for his infectious smile and high-energy stage presence, saxophonist Charles Unger is a San Francisco institution. His "Experience" is more than just a jazz set—it’s a soulful, funky, and...
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.
Lose yourself in Bay Area’s Tracy Cruz’s spirit filled, rich candied vocals; she is a full-time musical artist, songwriter and vocal coach, taking home over 40 prestigious music awards such as the 2022 Intercontinental Music Awards for “Best of North America in the R&B genre”, 2022 Josie Music Award for “Vocalist of the Year” (R&B/Soul),...
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...
Cliff Myers & Friends appear at the Comstock Saloon from 8–11pm, continuing the venue’s tradition of presenting small-ensemble jazz in its historic North Beach setting. Led by Cliff Myers in a jazz-funk and soul-jazz direction, the group typically features a rotating cast of Bay Area players, with sets built around groove-focused tunes and extended improvisation...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring Marty Wehner (Trombone), Mike Olmos (Trumpet) Mike Olmos and Marty Wehner are veteran San Francisco-based jazz musicians and frequent collaborators. They are most notably members of the Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers 8-piece band, where they have played together for decades
Magic School Busk is a hard hitting dance band performing original arrangements of both classic and contemporary hits. The band plays Funk, R&B, Neo Soul and also sprinkles in a dash of Afrocuban zest in their set. When they’re not playing music, you can catch the band playing football in the middle of the street...
Jason Butler | KeysShawn Meyers | DrumsPaul Hanson | SaxVictor Little | Bass With over 30 years of experience, Victor Little is a versatile bassist whose career spans R&B, Gospel, Jazz, Funk, Fusion, and Blues. Influenced by legends such as Stanley Clarke, Jaco Pastorius, Larry Graham, and Marcus Miller, he has developed a distinctive style...
Sugaray Rayford is a Grammy-nominated soul-blues singer known for his towering presence, commanding voice, and deeply emotional performances. Born in Texas and shaped by gospel, soul, and classic R&B, Rayford delivers music that blends raw blues grit with polished soul power. His vocals are unmistakable—rich, thunderous, and expressive—earning him comparisons to legends while remaining unmistakably...
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...
This Saturday Night ⚡️Omigato w/ Peruvian Funk-Jam Allstars combines funky beat grooves, soul jazz-infused melodies and psychedelic Peruvian rock into a dance-driven, stellar, vibrant and unrelenting Big up Sonic get-down Show. This Sh$t is Dope! Plus…Peruvian Funk-Jam Allstars many surprise artists ! Omigato thrives on collaboration, with each member contributing their unique styles and voices...
Drummer, composer, and bandleader Jerome Gillespie Jr. brings a deeply rooted yet forward-moving sound to his debut residency at Black Cat. Raised in Houston, Texas and now based in New York City, Gillespie’s playing blends the feeling of the church, the fire of hard bop, and a modern sense of storytelling—creating music that is as...
Mateo Peligroso brings 7‑string funk guitar and bass to the Riptide on September 20 at 7:30 pm, locking into deep grooves that put the rhythm section front and center. A self-described rhythm section specialist, he plays a custom instrument from the Hybrid Guitars Co., letting him cover bass and guitar roles at the same time—perfect...