Smokehouse brings a powerhouse of Bay Area talent to Keys Jazz Bistro — born from a spontaneous, bar-stool moment of inspiration over Jimmy McGriff's "Rock Candy," this organ-driven quartet unites four distinguished musicians whose collective résumé spans the globe. Eamonn Flynn, the Irish Hammond B3 master who played on the 14-million-selling The Commitments soundtrack before...
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....
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...
Jon Lawton is one of the best Folk, Blues, Americana singer/songwriters you’ve never heard of. He has been writing, recording and performing for decades. Jon plays an always interesting blend of original and traditional blues, country and folk music. Big Bill Broonzy, Brownie McGhee, John Lee Hooker, Hank Snow, Steve Earle, Pete Seeger, and Merle...
ADAM KLIPPLE SOUL 5 The Adam Klipple Soul 5 delivers the grooviest old school funk and New Orleans jams. Featuring a powerful horn section, and powered by Adam's deep knowledge of the Hammond organ, this is a show not to be missed. Keyboardist Adam Klipple has toured the world with artists such as Veronica Swift and Lauryn Hill. Currently...
Alan Jones is a 21 year-old Bassist and Composer from Denver, Colorado dedicated to honoring the legacy of Black American Music through performance and composition. He has shared the stage with greats such as Matt Wilson, David Sanchez, Ed Simon, Christopher Clarke, Carmen Bradford, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Kristen Strom, and Keith Oxman. He currently studies with...
Alan Jones is a 21 year-old Bassist and Composer from Denver, Colorado dedicated to honoring the legacy of Black American Music through performance and composition. He has shared the stage with greats such as Matt Wilson, David Sanchez, Ed Simon, Christopher Clarke, Carmen Bradford, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Kristen Strom, and Keith Oxman. He currently studies with...
From Santa Clara, California, Joy combines her background of jazz piano and love of pop music to create a refreshing take on modern music, pushing the genres forward. Her songs capture vivid emotions as diary entries to her coming of age story. Underscored by hearty production in neosoul tradition, Joy explores themes of life, love,...
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
An artist from the Brazilian northeast, with over 40 years of musical experience, singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, guitarist since childhood, Robson Batinga is a wonderful addition to our beautiful scenery. Join us at Pier 23 Cafe from 4pm-7pm to relax and enjoy Robson’s vibes. We can’t wait to see you! https://www.instagram.com/robsonbatingaofc/reels/
This San Franciscan blueswoman is a forerunner for female musicians who write their own rules. She is an inimitable performer with her virtuosic guitar skills, husky contralto, and powerful stage presence. Pat Wilder is a renowned San Francisco blues, gospel, and soulful jazz guitarist and vocalist known for her dynamic performances and virtuosic guitar skills....
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 &...
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...
Parlor Tricks is the world’s first and foremost industrial ragtime band appearing at Scopo Divino. An hot-music combination specializing in vaudeville, blues, swing, and original numbers all distinguished by heavy doses of syncopation and stomp.
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...
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...
Get ready for an explosive night of music as the legendary Charles Unger Experience takes over Sheba Piano Lounge from 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM. Known for his infectious smile and high-energy stage presence, saxophonist Charles Unger is a San Francisco institution. His "Experience" is more than just a jazz set—it’s a soulful, funky, and...
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.