The 3rd Thursday Band is a San Francisco-based blues and rock group known for lively performances at The Saloon. Led by Mike Dingle on guitar and vocals, with Mike McKevit on lead guitar and vocals, they deliver classic rock and blues covers alongside original tunes, energizing audiences with their tight, soulful sound. Mark Yee -...
North Beach guitarist and composer Jose Simioni brings his guitar-led blend of blues, jazz, and improvisational roots music to Capo’s. Simioni is a familiar presence at The Saloon, Tupelo, and Belle Cora, known for adaptable small-group performances that balance soulful blues phrasing with jazz fluency.
Oscar LaDell at Biscuits & Blues brings the U.S.-born, New Zealand–raised, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter and guitarist to San Francisco for an emotionally direct set steeped in Blues and Soul. LaDell’s rich, story-forward voice, minimalist arrangements, and expressive guitar work draw on influences including Curtis Mayfield, Muddy Waters, Bonnie Raitt, Sam Cooke, B.B. King, Bobby Bland, and...
Curious Planet featuring DOT COM at The Deluxe pairs a San Francisco jazz band with vocalist, dancer, and storyteller DOT COM for an energetic, audience-facing set. DOT COM developed into a regular crowd favorite after initially joining Curious Planet onstage as a guest.
The Smokedaddies at Tupelo is a high-energy Bay Area soul cover jam band that blends Motown, funk, psychedelic rock, classic rock ’n’ roll, blues, jazz, country, New Orleans grooves, and improvisational jam-band spirit. The group is known for turning familiar songs into loose, dance-ready live performances, with soulful vocals, extended instrumental jams, and a welcoming...
David M’Ore is a blues-rock guitarist and vocalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area who appears at The Saloon. Born in Argentina, he blends traditional blues with British-influenced hard rock, and is known for a guitar-forward sound and gravelly vocals documented on releases such as his album "Holy Sinners & Sinful Saints."
Otto Junior at Biscuits & Blues introduces the rising Norwegian guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, whose fiery playing, soulful voice, and dynamic stage presence have made him one of Scandinavia’s most...
Barbara Gainer is a multi-talented San Francisco vocalist and radio personality appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge. She specializes in sophisticated blues and classic jazz, blending powerful blues numbers with timeless...
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...
The Saloon in North Beach welcomes Blues Rider featuring Emma Jean Foster for an energetic night of authentic blues and blues rock. Led by Grammy‑nominated vocalist and songwriter Emma Jean...
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...
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...
The Tides & Tunes Sessions is a monthly concert series hosted by Charlie Kaupp at The Riptide in San Francisco every fourth Sunday of the month from 7:30-10pm. The series is intended to showcase a new pair of musical acts each month. Acts span all genres and styles, but are focused on solo, duos, and...
Stan Erhart leads a guitar-driven trio at The Saloon in North Beach with a mix of roots rock, blues, and funk. The band features Marc Levine on bass and vocals,...
Flavio Souza performs weekly on Mondays at Etcetera Wine Bar. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Flavio started music at 14 years old. His main influences were great musicians such as...
Silver Bell Jazz Band inspires dancers and listeners all over the Bay Area. The band specializes in ragtime, blues, swing, and dixieland from the early 20th century. They’re known for their authenticity and dedication to the craft as well as their foot-tapping energy
GG Amos at The Saloon features the San Francisco singer, guitarist, songwriter, and arranger, a longtime West Coast Blues artist whose soulful voice and expressive guitar style merge Blues with...
Max Sanders and Basch Jernigan bring a New Orleans-rooted songwriter set to Specs, pairing Sanders’s twangy, psychedelic Americana with Jernigan’s soulful guitar-and-harmonica blend of blues, folk, rock, funk, and soul. Their duo format should emphasize expressive vocals, acoustic groove, strong storytelling, and the overlap between Gulf Coast blues and the loose, rhythmic spirit of New...
The Powell Street Blues Band has been a San Francisco blues institution since 1978, led by co-founder and guitarist Yoko Arimichi. They perform regularly at The Saloon, delivering authentic and...
Jose Simioni Trio's improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang, a bit, a drink, a dance, or the opportunity to play...
Dennis Palmieri at Sheba Piano Lounge brings his “Pop Piano Cabaret” to the Fillmore, shifting the room’s usual focus on jazz and blues toward a warm, singer‑songwriter sensibility rooted in...
Otilia Donaire is a San Francisco–born blues‑rock singer and bandleader who appears at The Saloon, known for her strong vocals and energetic stage presence. Her music draws on blues roots...
Sundra Manning Organ Quartet at The Deluxe showcases the Oakland-born Hammond B-3 organist, pianist, composer, and producer, a Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated Bay Area musician whose three-decade career spans Jazz, Soul,...
Johnny Z and the Camaros at Tupelo brings a legendary San Francisco cover trio back to North Beach for a high-energy night of classic rock, soul, blues, and country. Fronted...