Eric Markowitz brings his quartet to the Dawn Club. The Bay Area based jazz bassist grew up in New Jersey not far from the jazz mecca of New York City, where as a kid, he was fortunate to see some of the best jazz musicians perform on a regular basis. Markowitz went to college in...
Gringo Magia and David El 4Tet make their debut at the Royale, bringing a bold, boundary-crossing sound that moves fluidly between hip-hop, Brazilian groove, funk, and Afro-diasporic rhythm — music that is rooted in the African diaspora and alive with the kind of infectious, full-body energy that turns a room into a dance floor.
Catch the fiery style of Jinx Jones and the Kingtones at Tupelo. Known as one of the most virtuosic guitarists on the West Coast, Jinx Jones leads his power trio through a high-octane set of Rockabilly, Greaser-Jazz, and Big Twang guitar instrumentals. Set in the heart of North Beach’s Grant Avenue, this is the premier...
Channeling the dark wit and biting social commentary of the 70’s, multi-instrumentalist William Johnston has sharpened his songwriting craft to a deadly edge, ready to cut the wires of the systems that keep us in place. Think the acidity of Steely Dan with the smooth finish of Al Green- too modern to be Retro Soul...
Saxy Susan (Susan Copperman) is a San Francisco–based musician who appears at The Saloon, performing on saxophone and keyboards. She began playing saxophone at age 9, drawing on classical training and experience with groups such as the Poyntlyss Sistars Rockin' Show Band, and her sets reflect classic rock and rhythm-and-blues influences.
Experience the West Coast Blues Revue at The Saloon, San Francisco’s legendary blues venue, where powerhouse performances light up the night. Led by Hal Petcher and featuring top Bay Area musicians like Chris Burns and Tim Wagar, plus surprise guests, this show delivers raw soulful blues with infectious energy. It’s the perfect midweek blues fix...
Katy Stephan’s residency at Comstock Saloon turns the room into a small, candlelit listening space. At the piano she blends jazz‑inflected originals with reimagined standards and art‑pop tunes, her clear, expressive voice sitting right on top of the clink of glassware and low conversation. It’s an intimate, song‑forward set that feels equally at home as...
Tori Roze and Johnny Alexander bring a taste of San Diego's acclaimed soul-jazz scene to The Grove, performing as an intimate duo drawn from their six-piece band Tori Roze and The Hot Mess. Roze is a vocalist of rare range and imagination, weaving together influences from Michael Jackson, Erykah Badu, Ella Fitzgerald, Björk, and musical...
The Magic School Busk holds weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window at the corner of Stockton and Columbus. This high‑energy busking collective has become one of North Beach’s unofficial “resident joy‑makers,” blurring the line between band and audience as people pause, sing along, or dance on the sidewalk. Whether you are enjoying a...
This Friday's Happy Hour Gig at the Rite Spot Chris Moss is a San Francisco Bay Area singer-songwriter whose music blends intimate acoustic performances, emotionally driven rock, and Americana influences. Drawing from personal experiences of resilience, healing, and self-discovery, he delivers soulful originals and distinctive reinterpretations of classic songs with a raw, story-focused approach. There...
Howard Wiley returns to Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio for a special Juneteenth celebration, honoring the holiday with the music that has always carried the story of Black American freedom — blues, gospel, funk, soul, and jazz. A Berkeley native shaped by the church and the Bay Area scene, Wiley is a musician who, in journalist...
Hipsteria is one of San Francisco’s favorite jazz, soul and party bands! Members of Hipsteria have included some of music’s legendary musicians! Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and some vocals Hipsteria plays every Friday at Etcetera Wine bar.