Ray Obeido's Latin Jazz Ensemble appears at the Keys Jazz Bistro. Guitarist Ray Obiedo was born and raised in San Francisco Bay Area, At the outset of his career, Obiedo regularly shifted between Jazz and R&B, later touring or recording with a variety of artists including Herbie Hancock (1978-79 Tour), George Duke, Sheila E, Lou...
Two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia and Quentin Navia are joined by master violinist Georges Lammam, dancers and dancing. Their performances blend the charango (a traditional ten-string instrument), haunting sounds of panpipes (zampoñas) and notched flutes (kena) with high-energy rhythms. You don’t need a plane ticket to experience a "little piece of South American carnaval,"...
Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound, a uniquely American concoction, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more....
Get ready for an electrifying night as Hot Einstein takes the stage at Tupelo for one of their legendary residency sets. Known for their primordial urge to bring the roll back into Rock and Roll, this San Francisco-based five-piece powerhouse is famous for marathon performances that keep the dance floor packed from start to finish....
Marshall Law plays blues, rock, country, and some good ole classic soul music to please at the Saloon. The San Francisco-based Marshall Law Band, led by Samuel Marshall, is a powerhouse blues and roots rock band known for their high-energy live shows. With a mix of soulful vocals, gritty guitar, and tight rhythms, they electrify...
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...
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Kit Ruscoe is a guitarist and long-time figure in the North Beach music scene who appears at The Saloon in San Francisco. A veteran of the Bay Area blues and roots circuit and a central voice in the G‑Riders, he focuses on electric blues and related styles, leading sets that highlight his clean, assertive guitar...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers to the stage. The band has performed at many of the top festivals and concert venues in the US, Europe, Japan and Canada. They have headlined at Jazz At Lincoln Center on New Year’s Eve, and were featured at the official Oscars after-party...
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.
Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of “Ritmo y Voz”, where the deep-rooted traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz meet the power of dynamic vocals at Keys Jazz Bistro. This high-energy performance features an all-star lineup, including guitarist Kai Lyons, percussion master Ernesto, bassist Mazar, and the incomparable Einar Leliebre Nuñez, whose fiery rhythms and soaring voice...
Delta Wires bring their powerhouse blues to the stage at the Saloon. Inducted into the California Blues Hall of Fame and voted “Best Live Band” by the East Bay Express, they draw on their long Bay Area history and festival appearances, including the San Francisco Blues Festival, to present a set rooted in their established...
Adam Shulman brings his swinging organ trio to Keys Jazz Bistro — a San Francisco jazz institution since arriving in the city in 2002, Shulman is one of the most in-demand pianists and organists on the Bay Area scene, having performed as a sideman with Bobby Hutcherson, Larry Coryell, Miguel Zenón, Luciana Souza, Stefon Harris,...
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...
Tambourine is the new collection of poetry by San Francisco poet Jessica Loos. Loos is best known for her improvisational performances with music, including collaborations with Marco Eneidi, Cecil Taylor, Drop D, Mario Sacasa, and many others. She plays the tambourine and also makes collages. Loos grew up in New Jersey, went to University of Maine,...
The Sunday Blues Jam at Pier 23 is the perfect way to spend a rollicking afternoon on the waterfront — anchored by the inimitable blues drummer Sean Donoghue, this open jam welcomes professional musicians and budding artists alike to jump in and play. Grab a drink, a bite, hit the dance floor, and bring your...
Catch Blues Power at the Sunday afternoon residency at the Saloon. Blues Power is a San Francisco blues project led by Mark Naftalin, known as a legendary pianist, producer, and blues advocate. The core band members typically include Mark Naftalin on keyboards, along with a rotating lineup of top Bay Area blues musicians such as...
Jazz Mafia's Realistic Orchestra brings heavyweight sonic firepower to Keys Jazz Bistro — an 18-piece modern electro-acoustic big band formed in 2004 by drummer/composer Eric Garland and Adam Theis, built from the core musicians who shaped Jazz Mafia from the very beginning. Born during the legendary "Jazz Mafia Tuesdays" era, the Realistic Orchestra spent years...
Relax and unwind from the week with us every other Sunday with the classic jazz vocal stylings of @marissa_m_sings and a rotating cast of friends on musical accompaniment. Because Sundays at Otherwise Brewing are just better with sunshine, drinks, and live music.
Meet the owners of Peña Pachamama, co-founders of SUKAY & Savia Andina. Every Sunday, Eddy Navia & Quentin Navia invite you into the heart of Peña Pachamama 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆
Chris Aschman Trio at Waystone brings jazz trumpeter and steelpan musician Chris Aschman’s multi‑faceted artistry as a performer, educator, studio musician, and arranger into Waystone’s intimate North Beach wine bar, pairing melodic horn lines and shimmering steelpan textures with the room’s cozy, candlelit atmosphere. With a repertoire that moves between originals, classic standards, and groove‑oriented...
Jazz Mafia's Realistic Orchestra brings heavyweight sonic firepower to Keys Jazz Bistro — an 18-piece modern electro-acoustic big band formed in 2004 by drummer/composer Eric Garland and Adam Theis, built from the core musicians who shaped Jazz Mafia from the very beginning. Born during the legendary "Jazz Mafia Tuesdays" era, the Realistic Orchestra spent years...
Wonderful Bay Area based vocalist and performer Valeriana Quevedo returns to Specs with her band for an evening of jazz, Latin, blues and songs from the Great American Songbook.
End your week with a rhythmic bang at the Sunday Artist Series, a weekly institution at Tupelo that transforms North Beach into a soulful dance party. Hosted by the versatile Shawn Stein, this residency is built around an "all-pro" house band that provides a world-class foundation for a rotating cast of the Bay Area’s most...
Peter Lindman and Roger Rocha turn Monday afternoons at The Saloon into a 4–8 pm time warp of classic rock and sixties-era favorites, delivered with the easy swagger of true North Beach regulars. Armed with Peter’s ringing 12‑string acoustic and Roger’s soulful electric guitar and vocals, the duo leans into songs you know by heart—Dylan,...