Oakland-born organist Sundra Manning has been a major force in music for over three decades. A versatile instrumentalist and composer, her work has been nominated for Grammys alongside acclaimed artists Ledisi and Lalah Hathaway, and she has worked with a staggering array of music luminaries including Larry Graham featuring Prince, Raphael Saadiq, H.E.R., EnVogue, Michael Franti &...
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.
Feel the heat with this Spanish duo as they bring back their fiery flamenco rumba sounds, infused with a latin twist to the Comstock Saloon. It's an authentic, pulse-pounding performance that redefines traditional rhythms
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...
Sondango is a San Francisco-based five-piece ensemble that plays a fusion of Latin music, including salsa, samba, bolero, cumbia, and jazz-influenced tunes, led by Sandra Aran and Richard Nelson Hall. Formerly known as Ritmojito, their sound is characterized as Latin dance, Latin jazz, and world music.
Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing Fog City Swing at Local Edition! The bay area’s newest and hottest jazz and swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. Enjoy an evening of swing, hard bop, and even some classic pop favorites performed only the way...
Tiffany Austin is a San Francisco–based jazz vocalist celebrated for her deep swing, emotional clarity, and scholar-musician approach. A DownBeat Critics Poll Rising Star, she draws from classic jazz, blues, and African American musical traditions while bringing a modern, socially conscious voice to the music. Austin has performed internationally, collaborated with leading artists, and released...
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...
Soul and Blues, original recording Artist, Kaye Bohler brings a 3-piece horn section, her harmonica man, and an All-star rhythm section to celebrate the career of an American Treasure, the great Etta James. Act One focuses on the recordings of a teenage Etta James and her years at Chess Records in the 1950’s and Sixties....
Irwin Hall is a powerhouse jazz saxophonist, flutist, and bandleader delivering high impact performances that command the stage and draw audiences deeply into the music. A New Jersey native based in New York City, he has toured internationally with artists including Melody Gardot and Dee Dee Bridgewater, and appeared on major stages alongside Ms. Lauryn...
Craig Caffall performs at The Saloon. He is a seasoned singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a rich musical career spanning over five decades. Born in the Bay Area and raised between the U.S. and Mexico, he captivates audiences with his bilingual performances blending blues, swamp rock, Latin, and funk influences. He has toured extensively with...
TORI ROZE and THE HOT MESS "This is Soul for today: tight, sophisticated, and up-to-date...awinner" (San Diego Troubadour). Tori Roze and The Hot Mess are a soulful force to be reckoned with. Gathering their musical thunderfrom an extremely eclectic time and space, spanning centuries. This band busts straight through the glass ceiling of genre-bending:original funky jazzy...
Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...
Tiffany Austin is a San Francisco–based jazz vocalist celebrated for her deep swing, emotional clarity, and scholar-musician approach. A DownBeat Critics Poll Rising Star, she draws from classic jazz, blues, and African American musical traditions while bringing a modern, socially conscious voice to the music. Austin has performed internationally, collaborated with leading artists, and released...
Armen Krakirian is an accomplished trumpeter and private teacher based in the Bay Area, California. Holding a degree in Jazz Trumpet Performance from Oberlin Conservatory (2023), Armen's musical journey has been enriched under the mentorship of the renowned jazz virtuoso, Dr. Eddie Henderson. Passionate about both performance and education, Armen has shared the stage with...
Armen Krakirian is an accomplished trumpeter and private teacher based in the Bay Area, California. Holding a degree in Jazz Trumpet Performance from Oberlin Conservatory (2023), Armen's musical journey has been enriched under the mentorship of the renowned jazz virtuoso, Dr. Eddie Henderson. Passionate about both performance and education, Armen has shared the stage with...
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...
Otherwise Brewing welcomes the Matt Bae Jazz Trio — led by San Francisco‑based jazz pianist Matthew Bae, whose roots in classical piano and viola, chamber music, orchestra, and American Gamelan give his playing a rich, multidimensional depth. Performing in settings from intimate duos to larger ensembles, he brings a continuous study of the jazz language...
The Lucky Horseshoe hosts its long-standing Bluegrass Jam every Sunday afternoon. Unlike a typical circle jam, this is a unique "performance" jam where musicians take to the stage to play into microphones for a live crowd. It’s an intermediate-to-advanced level session that brings together the best of the Bay Area’s roots and bluegrass community, turning...
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...
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 the Brad Leali Jazz Quartet featuring Carla Helmbrecht — Carla's sensitive and sophisticated vocal stylings are the perfect complement to the soulful, blues- and swing-influenced style of Brad Leali, one of today's most notable saxophonists who has toured and recorded with Harry Connick, Jr., the Count Basie Orchestra, and Lyle Lovett,...
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