The Door Slammers bring classic North Beach blues-rock back to the Saloon, carrying on the legacy of their founder, the late Johnny Nitro, a cornerstone of the San Francisco blues scene for over three decades. Known for their gritty, guitar-driven sound and passionate live shows, the band continues the tradition that helped shape and mentor...
The G-Riders perform at The Saloon. This San Francisco-based ensemble is composed of veteran musicians from the Bay Area blues and gospel-soul communities. Takezo (Guitar/Vocals): Leads the group with a focus on traditional blues and soulful vocal delivery. Kit Roscoe (Guitar): Provides additional guitar work, contributing to the band’s layered blues sound. Dave Mehrwine (Keyboard):...
Belle Cora hosts live music Tuesday through Sunday from 6pm to 9pm, with a rotating lineup of Bay Area artists under the willow trees. Past and recurring performers include Lara Louise, Parlor Tricks, Hipsteria, Larrie Noble Sr. & The Phreethinkers, Malpica, Nilo Ayele, Jeff Orchard Jazz, and Barbary Bluegrass.
West Coast Blues Revue brings a rotating crew of Bay Area blues players to The Saloon, led by guitarist and vocalist Hal Petcher. Expect raw, soulful electric blues, deep grooves, and a changing cast that can include veterans such as keyboardist Chris Burns and guitarist Tim Wagar, all in one of San Francisco’s most longstanding...
Belle Cora hosts live music Tuesday through Sunday from 6pm to 9pm, with a rotating lineup of Bay Area artists under the willow trees. Past and recurring performers include Lara Louise, Parlor Tricks, Hipsteria, Larrie Noble Sr. & The Phreethinkers, Malpica, Nilo Ayele, Jeff Orchard Jazz, and Barbary Bluegrass.
Artur Menezes at Biscuits & Blues brings the Brazilian-born, Los Angeles–based guitarist, singer, and songwriter to the intimate 401 Mason Street club. An Albert King Award winner, Menezes delivers high-voltage live performances that unite fiery Blues guitar with Rock, Funk, and Soul, balancing expressive solos, melodic songwriting, and Brazilian-rooted rhythmic influence. Two shows: 6:30pm and...
Trombonist and vocalist Mike Rinta leads a horn‑driven band at The Saloon in North Beach. The lineup features Tim Eschliman on bass sax and vocals, Snakebite Jacob on tenor sax,...
Belle Cora hosts live music Tuesday through Sunday from 6pm to 9pm, with a rotating lineup of Bay Area artists under the willow trees. Past and recurring performers include Lara Louise, Parlor Tricks, Hipsteria, Larrie Noble Sr. & The Phreethinkers, Malpica, Nilo Ayele, Jeff Orchard Jazz, and Barbary Bluegrass.
Fillmore Slim at Biscuits & Blues brings San Francisco bluesman Clarence Sims—born in Louisiana and named for the city’s historic Fillmore Street—to the stage for a rare, story-rich performance. A singer, guitarist, and songwriter with a gritty vocal style and sharply dressed presence, Slim opened for B.B. King and Dinah Washington at the original Fillmore,...
Paula West performs at Keys Jazz Bistro. A true treasure of the Bay Area jazz scene, vocalist Paula West is celebrated for her rich contralto voice and deeply expressive interpretations...
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 standards and delivering them with a warm, commanding vocal style shaped by decades of musical immersion. A longtime DJ on KPOO 89.5 FM, she brings...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge featuring Dave Bendigkeit (Trumpet), Rob Barics (Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet) & Chris Siebert (Hammond...
Howell Devine brings a rollicking, deeply rhythmic take on rural blues to The Deluxe — a sound distinctive enough to make them the first blues act signed to the legendary Arhoolie Records by founder Chris Strachwitz in over 25 years. At the heart of the band is triple-threat Joshua Howell — guitarist, harmonica player, vocalist,...
Joe Newsman and the Bluesmen perform at Tupelo on Sunday, 4-7pm joined by Jules Broussard on saxophone and Ned Boynton on guitar. Expect brass-forward blues and R&B that feels right...
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...
Mateo Peligroso brings 7‑string funk guitar and bass to The Riptide on September 20 at 7:30 pm, locking into deep grooves that put the rhythm section front and center. A...
An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge featuring the core of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Lavay Smith (Vocals): The “Queen of Classic Jazz”...
The Blazers return to The Saloon in North Beach with a set rooted in electric West Coast and Chicago blues traditions, maintaining the steady rhythmic feel long associated with Grant...
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 Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Joe Satriani, Sandro Haick and others. He is the owner of Studio Plano 7, which...
Kit Ruscoe is a guitarist and long-time figure in the North Beach music scene who appears at The Saloon in San Francisco. A veteran of the Bay Area blues and roots circuit and a central voice in the G‑Riders, he focuses on electric blues and related styles, leading sets that highlight his clean, assertive guitar...
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 Jazz, Funk, Latin rhythms, and Rhythm & Blues. Raised in Sacramento and now a fixture of the Bay Area scene, Amos has performed for more...
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.
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 with some fantastic local talent. Bring your horn, strings, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
The Dave Matthews Blues Band performs at The Saloon. Established in 2002 by David S. Matthews, an East Bay harmonica player (since 1982), the band plays standard blues covers such as “Sweet Home Chicago” in addition to well-known dance tunes like “I’ll Take You There,” and “Feeling Allright.” Aubrey Rose - Guitar David Matthews -...