GG Amos brings her west coast blues sound to the Saloon, drawing on more than 35 years as a blues guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and arranger. A riveting performer who has played everywhere from concert halls and festivals to roadhouses, wineries, and neighborhood bars, she blends blues, jazz, funk, Latin elements, and soul jazz into a...
Si Butler Guitar trio (guitar, acoustic bass, drums) plays modern jazz standards, funk, Brazilian at Scopo Divino.
Sami Stevens is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and pianist appearing at The Grove, drawing on jazz, soul, folk, and indie rock influences to deliver intimate original music rooted in the tradition of classic American singer-songwriters of the 1960s and 70s. She released her debut solo album Morning on Sunnyside Records in 2023 and has toured extensively...
The Alexandra Rieloff Trio performs a selection of jazz standards, bossa nova, and boleros at Etcetera Wine Bar. This acoustic ensemble focuses on a repertoire that balances the rhythmic traditions of Latin jazz with classic arrangements from the Great American Songbook.
The West Coast Blues Revue brings together a rotating lineup of top-tier Bay Area talent, led by the incomparable Hal Petcher. Each show delivers a fresh mix of powerhouse players — from Chris Burns to Tim Wagar and surprise guests — all locking in for raw, soulful, high-energy blues that hits you right in the...
Step into DecoDance on a Thursday night and you’ll find Gaucho turning the Art Deco lounge into a Paris-meets-San-Francisco swing party. Their hot-club–inspired sound — acoustic guitars, bass, and horns weaving gypsy jazz, musette, and classic swing — pairs perfectly with the bar’s Great Gatsby mood and craft cocktails. Grab a booth under the moody...
Drummer/Vibraphonist/Saxophonist Smith Dobson V has been performing in the Bay Area for nearly twenty years. Originally from Santa Cruz, Ca., Dobson is a member of an important Jazz family. His father, the late Smith Dobson IV, was a world renown Pianist and director of the Jazz series at the Garden City in San Jose for...
Step back in time at Comstock Saloon, where the Hal Bigler Band holds court every Tuesday night from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Set in a meticulously restored 1907 building at the crossroads of North Beach and Chinatown, this residency perfectly matches the band's vintage sound with a setting of intricate carved wood, cozy booths,...
Transport yourself to a 1930s sidewalk café in Montmartre as North Beach Django takes residency at Paris 75 every Tuesday. Located on the edge of the historic Broadway corridor, this charming French lounge provides the perfect backdrop for the "Hot Club" sound. With its selection of authentic French cocktails and wines, the venue feels less...
GamperDrums appears at Local Edition in a trio format, joined by Cody Anderson on guitar and Gary Brown on bass. Together, they present a set that draws on the jazz tradition while adding a contemporary angle suited to the venue’s historic San Francisco setting.
The Lisa Kindred Band carries on the spirit and repertoire of beloved Mill Valley–based blues, folk, and rock singer Lisa Kindred, whose roots stretch from the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene to decades shaping the Bay Area blues community. At The Saloon, the band keeps her legacy alive with sets steeped in classic blues, roots,...
Novos Caminhos appears at Mr. Tipples. Two highly acclaimed, dynamic string virtuosos representing a new wave of Brazilian musicians: Ian Coury (10-string mandolin) and Igor Souza (7-string guitar) are united by their love of choro and samba. They blend technical mastery and creativity to honor tradition while reimagining it for new audiences. Their collaboration offers...