Joe Newsman and the Bluesmen perform at Tupelo on Sunday, April 19 joined by Jules Broussard on saxophone and Ned Boynton on guitar. Expect brass-forward blues and R&B that feels right at home in North Beach. If you didn’t catch their Saturday North Beach New Orleans at the Savoy Tivoli, you have a second chance.
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...
The Roger Glenn Jazz Organ Trio brings the soulful tradition of the classic Hammond B-3 jazz organ trio to life with swing, groove, and deep improvisation. Master multi-instrumentalist Roger Glenn—on flute, saxophone, and vibraphone—is the son of the late Tyree Glenn, one of the 57 jazz greats pictured in the historic photo A Great Day in Harlem, and a longtime...
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
Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in the sultry, soulful sounds of the Alexandra Rieloff Trio at Otherwise Brewing. Known for her versatile background as a choreographer and filmmaker, Brooklyn-born Chilean vocalist Alexandra Rieloff brings a cinematic elegance to her jazz performances. This intimate set will feature a timeless repertoire of Jazz Standards, Bossa Nova, and...
Max Jaffe is a drummer, producer, composer, and technologist born in San Francisco and currently based in Los Angeles, CA. His work expands the possibilities of composition and collaboration through the drum set. In 2025, Jaffe released "You Want That Too!" on Colorfield Records. Counting Jeff Parker, Meg Duffy (Hand Habits), and Shelley Burgon...
The Roger Glenn Jazz Organ Trio brings the soulful tradition of the classic Hammond B-3 jazz organ trio to life with swing, groove, and deep improvisation. Master multi-instrumentalist Roger Glenn—on flute, saxophone, and vibraphone—is the son of the late Tyree Glenn, one of the 57 jazz greats pictured in the historic photo A Great Day in Harlem, and a longtime...
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...
The Blazers return to The Saloon in North Beach with a set rooted in electric West Coast and Chicago blues traditions, maintaining the steady rhythmic feel long associated with Grant Avenue. The band features Daniel Riley on guitar and vocals, José Simioni on guitar, Josh Jackson on bass, and Randy Hayes on drums, emphasizing traditional...
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,...
Waystone’s jazz jam is every Monday, 6-9pm. Whether you’re a spectator, jazz lover or musician this is for you.
Step into the inner circle of the city's music scene with THE San Francisco Invitational Jam at Tupelo. Held every Monday night from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM, this is widely considered the definitive jam session for professional players and serious students of the craft. Hosted by the "nastiest rhythm section this side of South...