Aaron Hammerman, known from the Deep Basement Shakers, appears at the Comstock Saloon. 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.
Bay Area guitarist, keyboardist, and singer Nathan X Moody brings his group, The Heat, to Harlan Records near Union Square. Moody fronts the ensemble with vocals and electric guitar, combining elements of Chicago and Delta blues, vintage soul, funk rhythms, and R&B. Structured for the alleyway listening lounge’s vintage audio-focused setting, the performance features a...
San Francisco Cuban orchestra Guajirón holds down a monthly residency at Blondie’s Bar in the Mission District. Founded in 2023 and led by tres player, composer, arranger, and dancer Michael Terkowski, the ensemble performs Cuban son, salsa, and tropical/Latin jazz for dancers and listeners alike.
Wayne De La Cruz is an acclaimed jazz keyboardist and Hammond B3 organist based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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...
Pier 23 Cafe Restaurant & Bar hosts an afternoon of live boogie-woogie on the Embarcadero waterfront featuring German pianist Luca Šestak alongside American pianist Chase Garrett. Both internationally touring performers specialize in early American blues piano styles, presenting sets driven by rolling left-hand bass figures, syncopated stride rhythms, and up-tempo improvisation. Performing solo selections and...
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...
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...
Afro-Cuban jazz, fusion, and deep groove powered by flute, EWI, vocals, and a seriously rhythmic live band. San Francisco multi-instrumentalist and composer Daniel Riera brings a vibrant mix of Afro-Cuban jazz, Latin rhythm, electronic texture, and modern fusion to Black Cat. Moving between flute, EWI, and vocals, Riera leads a groove-heavy band through original music...
Louisiana-born living legend Jules Broussard brings over 60 years of Bay Area history and a lifetime of soulful double-saxophone mastery to Keys Jazz Bistro — at 89 years young, he has shared stages and studios with Alice Coltrane, Van Morrison, Carlos Santana, and virtually every jazz great worth knowing. It's rare to encounter such living...
Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums bring their high-energy, theatrical jump-swing spectacular to The Deluxe — led by the dynamic duo of Steve Lucky and Miss Carmen Getit, this Oakland-based band blends vintage jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, and 50s R&B into a live show that is as entertaining as it is irresistibly danceable. Equal parts musical...
Glen Pearson Duo at the Redwood Room features Oakland pianist Glen Pearson in an intimate jazz setting. Pearson is known for both his swinging post-bop playing and his work with the Count Basie Orchestra.
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...
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...
Dirty Works Jazz Jam and Burlesque featuring Raya Rose at Paris 75 pairs a polished, high-energy jazz jam with a live burlesque performance from Raya, appearing with the band from 9–10pm. Led by upright bassist Kyle Finley, the house band draws from bebop, hard bop, swing, and Latin jazz before welcoming local musicians to sit...
Dirty Works Jazz Jam at Paris 75 pairs a polished, high-energy jazz jam. Led by upright bassist Kyle Finley, the house band draws from bebop, hard bop, swing, and Latin jazz before welcoming local musicians to sit in.
Bay Area guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader Jason Movrich brings his trio, Jason Movrich & Friends, downstairs to Local Edition in downtown San Francisco. Movrich—also known for helming the horn-heavy soul outfit Big Blu Soul Revue—teams with bassist Eric Goodwill and drummer Joe Carusi to deliver a danceable, rhythm-forward live set. Spanning electric blues, 1960s and...
The Hard Bop Quintet is a jazz group from the San Francisco Bay Area inspired by the fiery style of the early 1960s New York jazz scene. The group began as the brainchild of two Bay Area jazz musicians who grew up together in Santa Cruz, California: trombonist Scott Larson, and trumpeter Jay Sanders -...
Saxophonist Howard Wiley and pianist/organist Chris Siebert are longtime collaborators and central figures in the San Francisco jazz and swing scene.
Johnny Z and the Camaros at Tupelo brings a legendary San Francisco cover trio back to North Beach for a high-energy night of classic rock, soul, blues, and country. Fronted by singer-guitarist Johnny Z and backed by a veteran rhythm section, the Camaros draw on a huge catalog shaped by their decades as the house...
Sheldon Alexander at Boom Boom Room brings the Bay Area drummer and bandleader back to the venue with Coexist, his Oakland group blending jazz, R&B, soul and gospel. Alexander leads vocalist Veotis Latchison, bassist Miles Blackwell, guitarist Max Brody and pianist Caleb Phair through a sound shaped by D’Angelo, Robert Glasper, PJ Morton and Cory...
Afro-Cuban jazz, fusion, and deep groove powered by flute, EWI, vocals, and a seriously rhythmic live band. San Francisco multi-instrumentalist and composer Daniel Riera brings a vibrant mix of Afro-Cuban jazz, Latin rhythm, electronic texture, and modern fusion to Black Cat. Moving between flute, EWI, and vocals, Riera leads a groove-heavy band through original music...
Eugene Huggins brings harmonica-led blues to The Saloon in North Beach with his band featuring Steve Hazlewood on bass, Felix Bannon on guitar, and Robi Bean on drums. The group draws on Huggins’ long Bay Area experience, including his early work fronting The Casuals and backing blues figures such as Buddy Guy and Junior Wells...
Celebrate the true heart of the neighborhood at Fish Tank Gallery for North Beach First Fridays. Located on Grant Avenue, Fish Tank Gallery—curated by the renowned Jeremy Fish—is a space dedicated to the creative pulse of North Beach, making it the perfect venue for an artist defined by his proximity and dedication to the area....
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,...