Fred Ross "Out to Brunch" at Keys Jazz Bistro brings soulful vocals to a blend of jazz, blues, R&B, and funk. A San Francisco native and longtime Starlight Room performer, Ross draws on a career that includes touring with funk greats Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley, and Maceo Parker.
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...
Vince Lateano Trio brings a veteran Bay Area rhythm section to Jazz in Kerouac Alley, hosted by Vesuvio Cafe. Drummer Vince Lateano has been a central figure in San Francisco jazz since the 1960s, with major collaborations including Vince Guaraldi, Cal Tjader, Woody Herman, and Stan Getz; he also served as house drummer at Jazz...
Andrew Oliver with Nick Rossi’s Far West Jazz Band at The DeLuxe features the Portland pianist and small-group jazz in the style of the 1920s and 1930s, moving from lively hot jazz to early swing. The collaboration focuses on the rhythmic drive and ensemble interplay of classic prewar jazz.
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...
Live Salsa Saturdays at The Ramp bring live salsa bands to the waterfront patio every week from 4 pm to 10 pm, turning the bayside spot into one of San Francisco’s go‑to salsa destinations. Dancers and listeners can enjoy high‑energy salsa sets with sweeping Bay views, evening breezes, and a casual outdoor vibe, with a...
Joe Paulino’s HOWL & (my)HOWL Reading at Specs pairs Allen Ginsberg’s landmark Beat poem with Paulino’s contemporary response. Paulino will read both works, tracing how his poem echoes and challenges Ginsberg’s while reflecting on the politics and events of the first Trump administration. Acoustic bassist Mike Shea will improvise alongside the readings, making the interplay...
Deep Thicket Dwellers at Bird & Beckett bring an Oakland string band whose members came west from Alaska and Virginia, playing what they call Hillbilly Jazz — bluegrass and old-time fiddle tunes crossed with gypsy jazz and a streak of John Hartford's playfulness. Forrest Allen sings and plays fiddle and mandolin, Iggy sings and plays...
My Blue Soul at Tupelo is a vibrant San Francisco band specializing in soul, blues, and funk. Formed in 2010, they gained a strong local following with energetic live shows and an eight-year residency at the renowned Condor Club. The band features Carmin D’Leto on vocals and guitar, Brandon Jackson on trumpet, Ron Estrada on...
Settle into a Sunday evening that feels straight out of a New Orleans daydream as Gaucho brings their signature hot-club–inspired jazz to Brenda’s French Soul Food. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the band turns the Polk Street institution into a warm, swinging supper room, mixing Django-style gypsy jazz, classic standards, and soulful improvisations that...
Returning to Keys Jazz Bistro, Suzanna Smith fronts another stellar ensemble to work her magic around the Peggy Lee songbook. “There are relatively few contemporary female vocalists who evoke Peggy Lee, at least not genuinely. Suzanna Smith numbers among that rare ilk. That Smith sounds like Lee — slightly breathy and warmly sensual with a...
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
Marissa McLain brings classic jazz vocals to Otherwise Brewing, backed by a rotating group of local musicians. An emerging San Francisco vocalist and poet originally from Oregon, McLain is noted for a warm, rich voice and strong sense of swing; her regular North Beach appearances favor beloved standards and a relaxed Sunday-afternoon jazz atmosphere.
Ami Molinelli Quartet at Mr Tipples brings percussionist Ami Molinelli together with Edinho Gerber and Nando Duarte on seven-string guitars and Catiá Lund on vocals and percussion. Celebrating Roots of Samba, the quartet blends Brazilian rhythms with jazz improvisation. Two Shows: 6pm and 7:30pm Tickets: $15-30
Twango SF plays every Sunday evening at Etcetera Wine bar. This gypsy jazz group that plays hot swing music in the style of Django Reinhardt.
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...
Ryan Calloway at The Deluxe brings a multi-instrumentalist steeped in New Orleans jazz, ragtime, and early jazz traditions. As leader of the Silver Bell Jazz Band, Calloway performs on reeds, banjo, and bass saxophone, drawing inspiration from distinctive traditional-jazz voices while developing a characterful sound of his own.
Raúl Vargas is a Spanish folk‑influenced singer and guitarist appearing at Amélie. Raúl is half of the duo Dos Bandoleros. His sets blend acoustic Spanish folk with Manu Chao‑style groove and feel, creating a relaxed, bohemian atmosphere that fits the wine bar’s intimate Polk Gulch setting.
Katy Stephan & Karina Denike at Stookey’s Blue Room bring piano and expressive vocals to an intimate set of original songs, torch songs, 1980s hits, and forgotten classics. Their shared range spans jazz, pop, and cabaret, with room for both wit and heartbreak. https://karinadenike.bandcamp.com/ https://www.katystephan.com/
Bohemian Knuckleboogie is a unique San Francisco an eclectic and high-octane mix of Blues, Funk, and Neo-soul playing weekly Sundays at Sheba Piano Lounge. Featuring Elaine Alt on Saxophone, Miles Spearman on Trumpet, Rob Bassinette on Bass, and Gary Williams on Drums. Bohemian Knuckleboogie carries on the torch for former band lead RIP Mike Pitre’s...
The Rounder Circle at The Riptide brings the Bay Area bluegrass/Americana band’s blend of strong instrumental playing, tight vocal harmonies, and original songwriting to the Outer Sunset honky-tonk. Formed in 2024, the group roots its sound in traditional bluegrass while drawing on country, Western swing, Dawg music, and occasional contemporary-pop reinterpretations.
Cap off your weekend with an electrifying explosion of rhythm as the Magic School Busk Latin Collective takes over Persona every Sunday night. While the "Busk" is famous for their daytime street-side swing in North Beach, their Sunday residency at this sleek Lower Nob Hill lounge pivots into a high-fidelity exploration of the Afro-Latin diaspora....