Sarah V and Band
Join us at Local Edition for Sarah V and Band. Catch Sarah V’s superb vocals with this high energy Pop and R&B band, keeping us dancing all night long!
Join us at Local Edition for Sarah V and Band. Catch Sarah V’s superb vocals with this high energy Pop and R&B band, keeping us dancing all night long!
Kick off your Friday night with the chill but groovy sounds of Radio Veloso, San Francisco’s premier instrumental quartet. Known for crafting a soundscape that feels like a lost 70’s movie soundtrack, Radio Veloso blends the rhythmic pulse of 90’s hip hop with the grit of 60’s soul and the hazy textures of afro-funk psychedelia....
Charles Unger Experience is a long‑running San Francisco jazz group led by saxophonist and bandleader Charles Unger, appearing at Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio. The band leans into melodic, groove‑friendly jazz rooted in swing, bebop, and Latin influences, offering an upbeat, crowd‑pleasing set that matches Mr. Tipple’s intimate, cocktail‑driven listening room. Charles Unger | Sax Sue...
Chase Walker Band delivers high-energy blues rock packed with grit, soul, and scorching guitar work. Fronted by guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Chase Walker, the group blends classic blues roots with a modern edge that feels both timeless and fresh. Based in California and shaped by Nashville’s music scene, Chase Walker Band has quickly earned buzz...
Oakland’s powerhouse collective Jazz Mafia dives deep into the purple catalog for Prince Reimagined, a high energy tribute to the music of Prince. Now in its third year, the show has become a fan favorite with all performances selling out last season. From slow burning ballads to high octane funk anthems, the band reimagines Prince’s...
Mitch Polzak is a guitarist, singer, banjoist, and bandleader appearing at The Saloon in North Beach under his own name. He draws on rockabilly, 1960s country, honky tonk, Bakersfield-influenced country, surf, early rock and roll, bluegrass, Cajun, blues, and related American roots styles, reflecting a long career steeped in these traditions.
Charles Unger Experience is a long‑running San Francisco jazz group led by saxophonist and bandleader Charles Unger, appearing at Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio. The band leans into melodic, groove‑friendly jazz rooted in swing, bebop, and Latin influences, offering an upbeat, crowd‑pleasing set that matches Mr. Tipple’s intimate, cocktail‑driven listening room. Charles Unger | Sax Sue...
Max Ehrhardt is a Oakland based trumpet player and educator dedicated to spreading music and creativity into the Bay-Area community. Growing up in programs like Oaktown Jazz Workshops and earning his undergraduate degree at the University of the Pacific under the instruction of Joe Mazzaferro, Max has accumulated a wealth of musical experience spanning multiple...
Transport yourself to the Rive Gauche without leaving Fillmore Street. Chouquet's invites you to experience "Jazz on the Patio," a long-standing neighborhood tradition that pairs world-class live music with the breezy elegance of a classic French bistro. Set against the backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most iconic shopping corridors, this event offers a high-fidelity...
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...
North Beach New Orleans
Emma Jean Foster & American Soul is a San Francisco–based band led by Grammy‑nominated vocalist and songwriter Emma Jean Foster, appearing at The Saloon in North Beach. They perform a mix of soul, gospel blues, Motown, and American standards, and are known for hosting Sunday night open mic jams at Swig and playing at venues...
Multifaceted saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and arranger Dan White brings dynamism to his every pursuit. Pushing boundaries with his own singular projects, reimagining the art of the groove in Huntertones, firing on all cylinders with Cory Wong’s Hornheads, enlivening the cool in Kurt Elling’s Super Blue, and playing to the masses with Lake Street Dive, White...
Radio Sophia is an instrumental musical collaboration between David Boyce (Saxophones, Loops, Effects) and Michael Cavaseno (Guitar, Loops, Effects) who carry on the torch for Zori Marinova as she moved back to her native Bulgaria. The trio's sound can be described as Groovy, Soulful Mix of Jazz, Pop, RnB and World Music. And plays weekly...
The Steve Lucky & Carmen Getit Show (of Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums) bring their trio to Scopo Divino for an evening of jazz, swing, and early blues.
The Good Bad is a San Francisco–based progressive bluegrass band appearing at Belle Cora in North Beach. A long-running presence on the West Coast “newgrass” scene, the five-piece group uses traditional string-band instruments—mandolin, banjo, fiddle, guitar, and bass—to deliver high-energy, harmony-rich sets that put a modern, rock-and-roll spin on classic bluegrass. Their acoustic sound and...
Earl Thomas Bluestory Telling A New Story About the Blues Step into Bluestory — the electrifying new production by Earl Thomas Created exclusively for the Biscuits & Blues intimate cabaret setting, Thomas strips the blues to its bare soul and rebuilds it as pure theatre. With acoustic slide guitar, stand up bass, drums, and harmonica,...
For this series at Keys Jazz Bistro, Tammy pays tribute to her mentors and influences, including Etta Jones,Ernestine Anderson,Denise Perrrier,Houston Person,Mary Lou Williams,Tania maria,Nina Simone-to name a few…. Tammy Hall brings Grammy Award-winning artistry and 40+ years of musical mastery to Keys Jazz Bistro — a pianist, composer, educator, and musical director who currently serves...
Award-winning pianist and composer Brandon Goldberg has been playing piano and making music since he was three years old. Critics have praised his “unassailable technique, advanced harmonic understanding, a deep sense of swing and, most impressively, a clarity and plethora of ideas executed to near-perfection.” – Downbeat Magazine Goldberg has performed at renowned jazz festivals...
The Klaxon Mutant Allstars is a Bay Area-based electroacoustic jazz quintet known for their eclectic, genre-twisting sound that blends jazz with technology-driven effects The group features several prominent musicians from the San Francisco music scene: Henry Hung: Co-leader, trumpet, keyboards, and live effects. Eric Garland: Co-leader, drums, and composer. Kasey Knudsen: Saxophone and composer. Colin...
Multifaceted saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and arranger Dan White brings dynamism to his every pursuit. Pushing boundaries with his own singular projects, reimagining the art of the groove in Huntertones, firing on all cylinders with Cory Wong’s Hornheads, enlivening the cool in Kurt Elling’s Super Blue, and playing to the masses with Lake Street Dive, White...
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.
Black Magic appears at the Comstock Saloon from 8–11pm with a seven-piece jazz ensemble. The group focuses on a “cool jazz” and West Coast–influenced sound with hard bop energy and mid‑20th‑century jazz references, presented in a setting that matches the historic North Beach cocktail bar atmosphere.
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...
McCall, Hawaii’s first lady of jazz is a multi-award winning vocalist. She is heir to the vocal tradition of Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald. Her warmth and sense of humor fuel every interpretation. After releasing her first CD ‘Body and Soul’ she was asked by the great bassist Ray Brown to be his...