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...
Michael Weiner plays the piano with his jazz group at Pier 23 Café on Thursday 4-7pm. Weiner has been playing piano since he was 3 years old. Join us for a fun night, relax with your favorite drink and grab a bite from our delicious menu. We look forward to having you with us! When...
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):...
Andrew St. James at The Grove blends folk, rock, country, and garage influences with sharp lyrics and raw live energy. His songs draw on classic American songwriting while leaving room for a more experimental edge.
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...
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Joe Block: Solo Piano at Black Cat brings the pianist's rare solo set to San Francisco, featuring music from his album Solo Piano Vol. 1 moving through the American Songbook,...
Fog City Swing at Keys Jazz Bistro is a San Francisco seven-piece ensemble co-led by trumpeter Daniel Herrera and saxophonist Greg Johnson, which calls itself “the world’s smallest big band.” With an electrifying three-horn front line, crooning vocals, and a dance-ready rhythm section, the group moves from classic Swing and Hard Bop through Sinatra and...
Barrio Manouche plays gypsy-jazz at El Chato. Founded by the Spanish guitarist and composer Javi Jiménez, the group consists of a singular musical body that combines the instrumentation and signature of Jazz Manouche, Modern Jazz, Flamenco and Latin-American rhythms.
Percussionist and bandleader Pepe Fuego brings his signature rhythmic fire to the intimate Sheba Piano Lounge in the historic Fillmore District, transforming the room into a tropical escape with an electrifying blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms, salsa, and Latin jazz. A seasoned presence in the Bay Area Latin music scene with credits at top-tier venues like...
The High Water Line brings a fresh and fearless take on West Coast bluegrass to The Deluxe — four Bay Area musicians who crossed paths in 2017 through the Northern California bluegrass community and have spent the years since growing into one of the scene's most distinctive and dynamic acts. Rooted in the time-honored Northern...
Grant Levin at the Redwood Room presents an elegant, intimate evening of live jazz from the San Francisco pianist and composer. Levin’s performances move comfortably between classic and contemporary jazz, combining expressive piano playing, lyrical improvisation, and sophisticated rhythmic interplay in a relaxed lounge setting. Whether appearing solo or with his duo, he brings a...
Michael Echaniz at Mr. Tipples features the pianist and composer on piano and synth, joined by Jeff Denson on electric bass and voice and Dillon Vado on drums. Echaniz’s original music blends intricate rhythms, haunting melodies, and fluid movement between composed passages and improvisation, drawing on classical, world, and pop influences within a contemporary jazz...
Shangô Beat brings a vibrant Afro-Brazilian groove to Amelie, led by Bay Area–based percussionist, singer, and composer Marcos Odara, who grew up in Salvador, Bahia. Rooted in traditional Candomblé rhythms, the project blends samba, baião, batucada, reggae, funk, and blues into an energetic, cross-cultural sound.
Small Mission club, big Cuban sound. Guajirón brings its vintage Cuban pop and tropical jazz to Muddy Waters for an intimate Thursday set of Afro-Cuban son, danceable salsa, and jazz. Settle in at a table or use the small dance area—this is close-up live music in the heart of the Mission.
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...
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...
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...
Radio Gatsby, a modern-day dance band with a vintage flair, swings it at Local Edition! Its performances showcase a fusion of timeless Swing-era, New Orleans & 1920s Jazz, transitioning to the band’s captivating interpretations of Nostalgic R&B, Motown, Soul, and 70s/80s/90s Classics. With its ensemble of talented vocalists and jazz musicians, Radio Gatsby ignites the...
Mike Olmos is playing at Dawn Club. Olmos has become one the most in demand jazz musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area while maintaining a frequent national and international performance/touring schedule. In the Bay, Mike has been performing with various bands such as the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, Lavay Smith and her Red Hot...
Channeling the dark wit and biting social commentary of the 70’s, multi-instrumentalist William Johnston has sharpened his songwriting craft to a deadly edge, ready to cut the wires of the systems that keep us in place. Think the acidity of Steely Dan with the smooth finish of Al Green- too modern to be Retro Soul...
Nilo Ayele & AfroBrazilian Jazz at The Royale brings Ayele’s Brazilian roots into a jazz setting, drawing on Afro-Brazilian rhythms and the reggae, funk, and samba influences in his broader music.
Jinx Jones and the Kingtones at Tupelo delivers a high-energy night of rockabilly, rock ’n’ roll, Americana, surf guitar, and greaser jazz. Led by guitarist Jinx Jones, the power trio blends twangy guitar instrumentals, roots-rock favorites, driving rhythms, and virtuosic playing into a lively, dance-ready show with classic North Beach energy.
Joe Block: Solo Piano at Black Cat brings the pianist's rare solo set to San Francisco, featuring music from his album Solo Piano Vol. 1 moving through the American Songbook, Thelonious Monk, and modern jazz improvisation. Pianist Benny Green has called Block's playing "ultra sophisticated, richly textured and deeply personal," and All About Jazz praised...
Eric Wiley Project at The Saloon plays blues and funk with a strong New Orleans feel, mixing original songs with covers and giving each band member room to solo. Jazz influences add an improvisational edge to the group’s groove-driven sound.
High Water Blues is a long‑running Bay Area band that has spent more than two decades playing a mix of R&B, blues, and rock. The group appears at The Saloon as a five‑piece fronted by vocalist Suzanne Rose, with Michael Pierce on tenor sax, Simon Govan‑Smith on guitar, Valerie Marchant on bass, and Robi Bean...