Name: Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces
Start: 2026-08-13T20:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-08-13T23:30:00-07:00
Location: Local Edition

August 2026
JEFF COTTON’s GIN JOINT with special guests
August 12 @ 8:30 pm - 1:30 am JEFF COTTON’s GIN JOINT with special guests

Boom Boom Room 1601 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Jeff Cotton’s Gin Joint is a San Francisco-based roots rock band known for their obscure covers and rootsy originals that draw from the deep well of classic rock, soul, country, and psychedelic groove. Their sound is a swirling cocktail of Springsteen’s working-class anthems, Bowie’s theatrical edge, and Stevie Wonder’s soulful fire—with a splash of Cheap Trick’s power pop, Lucinda Williams’ grit, and The Band’s rustic storytelling. Whether they’re tearing through...
Free
Jeff Denson’s Modern Songbook
August 12 @ 8:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Jeff Denson’s Modern Songbook at Mr. Tipples features the award-winning bassist, vocalist, and composer alongside Frank Martin on piano and Mike Mitchell on drums. The trio brings fresh, genre-blurring arrangements...
$15
Ron Vincent Quintet
August 12 @ 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm Ron Vincent Quintet

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States
Ron Vincent Quintet at Keys Jazz Bistro features the veteran New York jazz drummer, whose career includes recordings with Gerry Mulligan, Phil Woods, Lee Konitz, and Randy Brecker. He is...
$30
Jose Simioni
August 12 @ 9:00 pm - 1:00 am

Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
Experience the uniquely Jose sound as the legendary Jose Simioni takes the stage at Tupelo. A North Beach fixture for over two decades, Simioni is a self-taught master whose playing...
Free
GamperDrums FunkJazz
August 12 @ 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm GamperDrums FunkJazz

Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
GamperDrums FunkJazz at Biscuits and Blues is Oakland drummer Chris Gamper’s groove-driven residency, shaped by his long-running collaboration with guitarist Drew Zingg. With Grant Levin on keys, the group reworks...
$15
Chris Ford
August 12 @ 9:30 pm - 1:30 am Chris Ford

The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
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...
Free
Rayner Brock
August 13 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
Rayner Brock is a vocalist, musician, and songwriter appearing at The Saloon, leading a band that features Bruce Zwieg on keyboards, Marcus David on drums, and Brock on guitar and vocals. Beginning on electric bass and later extending his work to voice, guitar, keys, and studio production, he has moved from years as a sideman into front-line singer-songwriter roles and is currently working on an album of original music at Prairie Sun studio with guitarist and label founder Mike Varney and guitarist/producer Danny Uzilevsky.
Free
Le Jazz Hot
August 13 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Le Jazz Hot

The Grove 690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Le Jazz Hot brings the romance and fire of 1930s Parisian jazz to The Grove, celebrating the pioneering music of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli with a trio. The all-string instrumentation mirrors the original Hot Club de France, but Mehling's innovative arrangements and original compositions keep the music vital and alive — earning praise from Acoustic Guitar as "intricate, scorching and often brilliant." With eleven albums and over 30 years of performances spanning festivals in Mexico and France to concert halls across North America, Le Jazz Hot carries audiences straight to the small, smoky jazz clubs of Paris.
Free
Viajó de la Música
August 13 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Scopo Divino 2800 California St #101, San Francisco, CA, United States
Viajó de la Música brings a traveling soundtrack of Latin jazz, boleros to the intimate wine‑bar glow of Scopo Divino. Led by saxophonist Renner, this jazz quartet moves effortlessly from bossa and samba to slow‑dance ballads, weaving guitars, percussion, and rich vocals into one continuous journey. Expect romantic melodies, hypnotic grooves, and a set list that feels like wandering through nightspots from Havana to Rio to San Francisco. Pair a glass of something bold with the music and let the room turn into your own little passport stamp for the evening.
Free
Live Music Thursday at Capo’s
August 13 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Live Music at Capo’s

Capo's 641 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Join us on the patio at Capo’s for live music 6-9pm with Jose Simioni. Come grab a slice and support live music in San Francisco.
Free
Motoko Honda Quartet
August 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Motoko Honda Quartet at Mr. Tipples features the Japanese-born, Bay Area-based pianist and composer with Cory Wright on multi-woodwinds, Matt Small on bass, and Jordan Glenn on drums. The ensemble blends chamber music, jazz, free jazz, and experimental sound through intricately composed pieces, shifting textures, and spontaneous improvisation. Tickets: $15-20
$15
Amanda Addleman: Songs and Stories of Home
August 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Amanda Addleman: Songs and Stories of Home

Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Amanda Addleman at Black Cat brings the New York City–based, San Francisco–raised vocalist, pianist, composer, and arranger home for a program exploring the fusion of her two worlds: her Bay Area roots and her growing New York presence. Her voice is rooted yet unmistakably modern, built on a sincere reverence for jazz's great traditions and paired with original works and jazz-hued interpretations drawn from contemporary folk, R&B, and pop. Addleman holds a master's from Manhattan School of Music and a bachelor's from Berklee College of Music, teaches at Long Island University's Roc Nation School of Music and the Manhattan School of […]
$20
Fog City Swing
August 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Fog City Swing

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States
Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing Fog City Swing at Keys Jazz Bistro! The bay area’s newest and hottest jazz and swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning...
$30
Dos Bandoleros
August 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dos Bandoleros

El Chato 2301 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Feel the heat with this Spanish duo as they bring back their fiery flamenco rumba sounds, infused with a latin twist to El Chato. It’s an authentic, pulse-pounding performance that redefines traditional rhythms
Free
Trio Côtier
August 13 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Trio Cotier

Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Settle into a night of cool, sophisticated jazz with Trio Côtier at Sheba Lounge this evening! Trio Cotier is a Bay Area favorite known for their refined take on the classic jazz piano trio format. They bring an easy elegance to the room, blending equal parts swing, Latin, and traditional jazz textures. Their sound is both timeless and stylish, often featuring lyrical piano work, supple bass lines, and an impeccable groove. The trio specializes in jazz standards for a cocktail vibe, creating music that enhances the experience without overpowering conversation—perfect for a relaxed evening of drinks and company. Join us for […]
Free
Nick Rossi
August 13 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Nick Rossi

The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Nick Rossi brings a lifetime of deep musical devotion to The Deluxe, a Bay Area guitar legend who rose through the local R&B scene with The Loved Ones and Ron Silva & The Monarchs before dedicating himself fully to jazz guitar and its history from the 1920s through the 1960s. Internationally recognized as a premiere swing dance bandleader with his hard-driving Swing Four/Six and the founder of the Jazzopaters — one of the few ensembles anywhere dedicated to Duke Ellington's small-group repertoire — Rossi is equally celebrated as a writer, historian, and researcher whose work has appeared in Acoustic Guitar, The […]
$10
Nilo Ayele
August 13 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Jazz Music Bands/Local Musicians

Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Nilo Ayele is a vocalist and songwriter appearing at Amélie in Polk Gulch. His music blends reggae, jazz, pop, rock, funk, and Brazilian rhythms into a modern, groove‑oriented set that fits the wine bar’s intimate, conversational atmosphere.
Free
Chris O’Leary
August 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Chris O’Leary at Biscuits and Blues features a soulful blues vocalist, harmonica master, and songwriter rooted in Chicago and roots blues traditions, bringing gritty, hard‑driving modern blues to one of San Francisco’s most intimate rooms. A Marine combat veteran and former federal police officer, he began his music career fronting Levon Helm’s Barn Burners before building an acclaimed solo career that includes his award‑winning debut Mr. Used to Be and Alligator Records release The Hard Line, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Inspired and mentored by James Cotton, Chris is known for his gritty vocals, driving harmonica, and […]
$25.00
SÃO PAULO CHORO QUARTET
August 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Bird & Beckett 653 Cheney St, San Francisco, CA, United States
São Paulo Choro Quartet at Bird & Beckett brings two of Brazil's leading choro instrumentalists — guitarist Alessandro Penezzi and clarinetist Alexandre Ribeiro — together with São Paulo percussionist Roberta Valente on pandeiro and Berkeley flutist Jane Lenoir. Penezzi, from Piracicaba in São Paulo state, is a celebrated virtuoso of the Brazilian violão and a multi-instrumentalist who also plays seven-string guitar, cavaquinho, and mandolin, with nominations from the Prêmio da Música Brasileira and the Tim de Música Brasileira; Ribeiro, called one of the most brilliant Brazilian instrumentalists of his generation by critic Carlos Calado, has worked with Guinga, Paulo Moura, and […]
$25
Katy Stephan
August 13 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Kathy Stephan

Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
Kathy 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 that makes the band feel like part of the crowd. It’s the perfect soundtrack for settling into a leather booth, ordering something stirred, and letting the night stretch out a little longer than you planned.
Free
Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
August 13 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 of the city’s up and coming funk, soul, and R&B ensembles. The Sound: From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, the stage belongs to a curated selection of live bands. The rotation frequently features bands such as Mark Maiden, Funky Sound Experience, Jay Neal, The Groove Foundation, […]
Free
Chris Aschman Volcanic Band
August 13 @ 8:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Chris Aschman Volcanic Band appear at the Dawn Club. Jazz trumpeter/steelpan musician Chris Aschman enjoys a multi-faceted career as a performer, educator, studio musician, and arranger. A Baltimore native, Chris segued to Philadelphia to study jazz trumpet at the University of the Arts in 2004 and became a mainstay in the Philly scene. Since this time he has enjoyed a diverse career, having shared the stage with artist such as Paquito D’Rivera, Stanley Clarke, Dionne Warwick, Bakithi Kumalo, Chaka Khan, Kool and the Gang, Andy Narell, Ray Holman, Lotus, Dopapod, Tauk, and many others. Since relocating to the San Francisco Bay […]
Free
Paul Griffiths, Sean Silverman & Diana Greenberg
August 13 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

The Rite Spot 2099 Folsom Street at 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Paul Griffiths & Sean Silverman return to The Rite Spot with their regular night of melodic, witty acoustic folk, joined by fiddler Diana Greenberg. Manchester-born, San Francisco-based songwriter Paul Griffiths fronts the night with his "Briticana" sound — Americana with a British twist — and is known for his wry, often morbid original songs, backed by longtime upright bassist Sean Silverman, his collaborator of nearly a decade in the band the Scofflaws. Greenberg, a Bay Area roots and bluegrass mainstay who has played with The Whoreshoes and The Vivants, rounds out the trio's tight, string-driven sound.
Free
Jules Broussard & Chris Siebert
August 13 @ 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm Jules Broussard & Chris Siebert

Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge 3202 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Chris Siebert on the Hammond Organ and the legendary saxophonist Jules Broussard! Prepare to be transported into a "Twin Peaks" dreamscape of deep red lighting and vintage curiosities at The Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge. This evening features a rare, high-fidelity collaboration between two of San Francisco’s most respected jazz and blues veterans. With the house...
Free
Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces
August 13 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces

Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces perform at Local Edition. Rockabilly and 60’s country music with the religious fervor of Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash and delivers a Honky Tonk ballad with the sincerity of Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings.
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