Step back in time at Comstock Saloon, where the Hal Bigler Band holds court every Tuesday night from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Set in a meticulously restored 1907 building at the crossroads of North Beach and Chinatown, this residency perfectly matches the band's vintage sound with a setting of intricate carved wood, cozy booths,...
Chris Siebert is a prominent San Francisco-based jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader known for bridging generations of musicians through soulful, swinging jazz. His music is deeply rooted in the Swing Era, blues, and R&B
Patrick Wolff is a saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. He has performed or recorded with Albert "Tootie" Heath, Matt Wilson, Grant Stewart, Louis Moholo-Moholo, Dena Derose, and many other jazz greats. Since moving to San Francisco in 2009, Wolff has played...
Lucky Strike, led by guitarist and bandleader Joe Lococo, appears at The Saloon in North Beach with a set that draws on blues, jazz, and rock & roll. The band features Richard McDonough on drums and vocals, Derek Evans on vocals, Joe Lococo on guitar and vocals. The group reflects Lococo’s long experience in the...
Jose Simioni Trio's improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
Looking for the perfect weekly escape? Join us at Scopo Divino as we welcome Le Jazz Hot, playing live every week! Le Jazz Hot is comprised of members from the internationally renowned Hot Club of San Francisco. These musicians are masters of Gypsy Jazz, a truly unique and joyful style pioneered by the legendary Django...
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
Backed by his dynamic trio, Jeffrey brings fiery originals and smoking covers to the stage. Known for his high-energy shows and soulful storytelling, he’s built a reputation across the Bay Area and beyond. Sharing the stage with talents such as Johnny Hooker Jr. has sharpened his live presence, leaving audiences captivated wherever he plays.
Minimal Julián brings a 6:30–9:30 pm set to Etcetera Wine Bar, led by Buenos Aires–born singer, songwriter, and composer Julián Armando Gervasi, now based in San Francisco. His project fuses indie rock, psychedelic pop, freak folk, and jazzy textures, drawing on influences like The Velvet Underground, Devendra Banhart, Mac DeMarco, Radiohead, and Pescado Rabioso. The...
Mae Powell is a Bay Area-based singer-songwriter known for her "rainbow-tinged" sound that blends indie psych-pop with soulful folk.
Midweek just got a whole lot deeper. JaZzLine INSTITUTE presents The Soul Sessions: an electrifying live music series bringing the Bay Area’s finest to the stage at Black Cat every Wednesday night, March through May. For just $10 cash, experience world-class musicianship up close in an intimate setting where jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B...
The Guitar Hang at Keys Jazz Bistro is an essential evening for jazz guitar enthusiasts — West Coast standard-bearers Jack Tone Riordan and Jeffrey Burr host an intimate celebration of six-string swingdom, paying homage to the giants of jazz guitar from Wes Montgomery and Jim Hall to Grant Green and Charlie Christian. If the warm,...
Break up the work week with an evening of live jazz at Ti Piacera! Every Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, this cozy Polk Street destination hosts a rotating selection of talented local jazz ensembles. While the specific band changes from week to week, you can always expect a high-quality musical experience featuring some...
Ian Alexander brings a touch of refined elegance to the Sheba Piano Lounge. Known for his lyrical touch and tasteful arrangements, pianist Ian Alexander leads an ensemble that perfectly bridges the gap between classic jazz standards and contemporary exploration. Set within the warm, tropical-inspired interior of the Fillmore’s premier jazz destination, this performance offers a...
For over a decade Otherwise Brewing has hosted Beer with Soul with the mega talented Booker D. It's the perfect way to split your week -- vibe out to some soul/funk/r&b classics on 45rpm, sip a delish GF bevvie, nosh on a yummy hot dog, and take a load off in the company of friends....
Petunia grew up in rural Quebec, in exactly the sort of surroundings that a country musician would find idyllic, with old dilapidated barns, secret forts, and acres of unspoiled land. As an adult, the wandering spirit took a firm hold on his life, so he set out on the road, playing every major street corner...
The Peninsula Project brings a high-energy, "jumpin’" jazz experience to the historic Comstock Saloon every Wednesday from 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Led by pianist and vocalist Eric Shifrin, this quartet specializes in a blend of swing, stride, and classic jazz that feels perfectly at home in one of the city’s oldest and most atmospheric...
Turn your midweek slump into a vibe at Persona SF! Every Wednesday at 8 PM, the Magic School Busk brings an electrifying fusion of Funk, Soul, Latin, Afro, and more to keep the energy high all night long. Let the rhythm elevate your evening as this dynamic collective delivers a genre-blending experience that’s impossible to...
This is a drop in jazz jam session, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
Various young Bay Area musicians come together for live Jazz at Local Edition!
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...
Greg Jacobs is a pianist from San Rafael, California, who has been working full-time in the Bay Area performing and teaching private lessons since 2013. Greg studied classical and jazz piano with Gini Wilson as a teenager and first started working as a jazz pianist at 14 years old. He moved to San Francisco in...
Chris Siebert is a prominent San Francisco-based jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader known for bridging generations of musicians through soulful, swinging jazz. His music is deeply rooted in the Swing Era, blues, and R&B
Step into a slice of Paris in the heart of North Beach for an evening of enchanting melodies with the Alexandra Rieloff Trio! Alexandra Rieloff brings her sophisticated trio to the intimate stage of Paris 75. Featuring the talented Mark Holzinger on guitar and Rob Bassinette on bass, the ensemble is known for their polished...
Mae Powell is a Bay Area-based singer-songwriter known for her "rainbow-tinged" sound that blends indie psych-pop with soulful folk.