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.
The Cash Box Kings at Biscuits and Blues feature a Chicago‑based band dedicated to preserving and revitalizing classic Delta and 1950s Chicago blues, bringing gritty vocals, masterful musicianship, and strong original songwriting to one of San Francisco’s most intimate blues rooms. Channeling the spirit of Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and other blues legends while adding...
Georgia Blues Band at Sheba Piano Lounge brings a soulful, guitar-driven blend of traditional blues, R&B, and upbeat shuffles to the Fillmore. Led by vocalist and harmonica player Georgia Jackson, the band channels Chicago and West Coast blues traditions through groove-heavy, improvisational performances.
The Ken Seideman Jazz Trio performs an array of diverse tunes in the Jazz, Rock, Blues and Reggae genres at Pier 23 on Saturday, August 1st, from 4-7pm. Ken’s lightening fast fingers, Ed’s fretless bass and perfect pitch voice, combined with Tim’s tasteful brush work and crisp drum rolls, make for an enjoyable afternoon on...
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, Stan Erhart on guitar and vocals, and Randy Hayes on drums and vocals.
The Octomutt Duet brings their genre-bending sound to their home turf at The Rite Spot — a San Francisco Bay Area duo featuring Ashley Adams on bass and Ted Savarese on guitar and vocals, their music draws from folk, blues, roots rock, and experimental indie into the kind of hard-to-pigeonhole mix that feels distinctly San...
Tia Carroll at Biscuits and Blues features powerhouse vocalist Tia Carroll leading a soul‑stirring journey through blues and gospel‑infused soul in one of San Francisco’s most intimate rooms. Steeped in the traditions of rhythm and blues, she commands the stage with heartfelt performances, moving seamlessly from gritty, soulful ballads to upbeat, high‑energy tunes that showcase...
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...
Tia Carroll at Biscuits and Blues features powerhouse vocalist Tia Carroll leading a soul‑stirring journey through blues and gospel‑infused soul in one of San Francisco’s most intimate rooms. Steeped in the traditions of rhythm and blues, she commands the stage with heartfelt performances, moving seamlessly from gritty, soulful ballads to upbeat, high‑energy tunes that showcase...
Kelly’s Lot at the Saloon features blues-rooted Americana led by singer-songwriter Kelly Zirbes, marking over three decades of music-making since forming in 1994. With guitarist Perry Robertson adding Southern rock and Texas blues influences, the band brings its latest release Late Bloomer and a catalog of 18 albums to the Saloon’s intimate stage, delivering warm,...
The Sunday Blues Jam at Pier 23 is the perfect way to spend a rollicking afternoon on the waterfront — anchored by the inimitable blues drummer Sean Donoghue, this open jam welcomes professional musicians and budding artists alike to jump in and play. Grab a drink, a bite, hit the dance floor, and bring your...
Catch Blues Power at the Sunday afternoon residency at the Saloon. Blues Power is a San Francisco blues project led by Mark Naftalin, known as a legendary pianist, producer, and blues advocate. The core band members typically include Mark Naftalin on keyboards, along with a rotating lineup of top Bay Area blues musicians such as...
Carlos Elliot Jr. at Biscuits and Blues brings Mississippi Hill Country blues to Mason Street, carried all the way from the coffee hills of Pereira, Colombia. Chasing the pure root of the music, Elliot traveled to Clarksdale to learn directly from originators including T‑Model Ford, Big Jack Johnson, Little Joe Ayers, and his mentor R.L....
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 Spearman on Trumpet, Rob Bassinette on Bass, and Gary Williams on Drums. Bohemian Knuckleboogie carries on the torch for former band lead RIP Mike Pitre’s...
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.
Rowland & Tumblin' SF is appearing at The Saloon. This San Francisco band performs 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 blues with soulful vocals, slide guitar, and...
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...
Experience an evening of high-energy electric blues and rock with Jesse Cobb at the Saloon. Jesse Cobb is a premier electric guitarist based in San Francisco, recognized for his intricate Telecaster work and creative, genre-bending arrangements. Performing with his band, The Golden West, Cobb delivers a unique rock n soul stew that weaves together jazz-funk,...
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...
An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at The Royal Cuckoo Lounge featuring Chris Siebert, a prominent San Francisco-based jazz pianist, organist, and bandleader known for bridging generations of musicians through soulful, swinging jazz. His music is deeply rooted in the Swing Era, Blues, and R&B
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.
Jr. De Ville at Biscuits and Blues features a seasoned blues guitarist and vocalist known for electrifying live performances and a deep Southern sound in one of San Francisco’s most intimate rooms. Having shared stages with blues legends including Chris Cain, Joe Louis Walker, and Daniel Castro, he’s earned a strong reputation as a powerful...