Industry Night Blues Jam
Two blocks from Union Square. Every Sunday night is an Industry Night Blues Jam at Swig with the Emma Jean Foster Blues Band.
Two blocks from Union Square. Every Sunday night is an Industry Night Blues Jam at Swig with the Emma Jean Foster Blues Band.
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" delivers soulful, sultry interpretations of swing and jump blues legends. Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ): The band’s musical director showcases his mastery on the Cuckoo's vintage Hammond A-100.
https://youtu.be/7X_2CLC_R8Q If you love the blues, don’t miss Rowland & Tumblin’ SF at the Saloon. Rowland & Tumblin' SF play the blues deeply rooted in the tradition of classic Delta and Chicago blues, inspired by the iconic song "Rollin' and Tumblin'" originally recorded by Hambone Willie Newbern in 1929. The band captures the spirit of...
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...
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...
The West Coast Blues Revue brings together a rotating lineup of top-tier Bay Area talent, led by the incomparable Hal Petcher at Biscuits & Blues. 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...
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,...
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.
Santa Clara guitarist fusing blues, gospel & funk. With decades of chops & work with Johnny Hooker Jr., his trio delivers fiery live shows.
Aaron Hammerman, known from the Deep Basement Shakers, appears at the Comstock Saloon from 8–11pm. He focuses on early American roots styles including boogie, barrelhouse, blues, and early R&B, with sets geared toward energetic, good-time listening in the saloon’s cocktail setting.
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 Chris Ford Band delivers a spirited blend of rockabilly, blues, and honky tonk, electrifying venues across San Francisco including The Saloon. Led by Chris Ford, the band combines old-school honky tonk vibes with modern energy, crafting a sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh. Whether dominating the stage or engaging with the crowd, the Chris...
Witness a true piece of San Francisco musical history as Johnny Z and the Camaros take the stage at Tupelo. If you’ve spent any time in the city’s jazz and rock circuits over the last few decades, you likely know this band; they famously served as the house band for the legendary Gold Dust Lounge...
Eugene Huggins brings harmonica-led blues to The Saloon in North Beach with his band featuring Steve Hazlewood on bass, Felix Bannon on guitar, and Robi Bean on drums. The group draws on Huggins’ long Bay Area experience, including his early work fronting The Casuals and backing blues figures such as Buddy Guy and Junior Wells...
Mike Henderson, dubbed “the Blues Professor” by John Lee Hooker, is a veteran blues guitarist, singer, and bandleader who holds a monthly afternoon slot at The Saloon, San Francisco’s oldest bar. His sets lean into electric Chicago and West Coast blues, with lived‑in vocals and sharp guitar work. It’s barroom blues at close range.
Dennis Jones is a powerhouse blues-rock guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter known for his fiery solos, gritty grooves, and commanding stage presence. Based in Los Angeles, Jones has built a career on blending traditional blues roots with the intensity of rock and the soul of R&B. His sound is heavily inspired by legends like Jimi Hendrix,...
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 featuring Marty Wehner (Trombone), Rob Barics (Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet) & Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ)! Marty Wehner, Rob Barics, and Chris Siebert are veteran San Francisco-based jazz musicians and frequent collaborators. They are most notably members of the Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers 8-piece band, where they...
Dennis Jones is a powerhouse blues-rock guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter known for his fiery solos, gritty grooves, and commanding stage presence. Based in Los Angeles, Jones has built a career on blending traditional blues roots with the intensity of rock and the soul of R&B. His sound is heavily inspired by legends like Jimi Hendrix,...
Shad Harris is a California-based multi-instrumentalist and blues vocalist appearing at The Saloon in San Francisco. A bandleader known for his keytar work with The Groovenators, he blends West Coast blues with funk and has been active since the mid-1960s, including performances with artists such as Etta James and Charlie Musselwhite. He performs regularly at...
Mari Mack & Livin’ Like Kings bring a blues-focused set to The Saloon in North Beach. Today’s lineup features Mari Mack on vocals with Arne Frager on bass, Richard Wood on keys, Dave Powell on guitar, and Martin Cunningham on drums.
Mark Hummel is a Grammy-nominated blues harmonica master, vocalist, and producer with a career spanning over five decades. A key force in the modern West Coast blues sound, he’s known for his explosive harmonica style, soulful vocals, and high-energy live shows. From leading the Blues Survivors to producing his acclaimed *Blues Harmonica Blowout* series, Hummel...
Get ready for an energetic night of authentic blues and blues rock with Blues Rider at Sheba Piano Lounge! With Pat Wilder on vocals and guitar, expect a performance that brings classic blues traditions to the contemporary stage, perfect for a lively Saturday night out.
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring the iconic trio of Lavay Smith, Danny Armstrong, and Chris Siebert! Vocalist Lavay Smith delivers sultry, classic jazz and blues alongside the powerful trombone and vocals of Danny Armstrong. Musical director Chris Siebert on the house Hammond organ.
Mark Hummel is a Grammy-nominated blues harmonica master, vocalist, and producer with a career spanning over five decades. A key force in the modern West Coast blues sound, he’s known for his explosive harmonica style, soulful vocals, and high-energy live shows. From leading the Blues Survivors to producing his acclaimed *Blues Harmonica Blowout* series, Hummel...