Catch some sophisticated grooves just before Christmas with the Fault Line Trio at the Winter Walk in Union Square! While their official music tags lean toward contemporary jazz, the Fault Line Trio is known for blending smooth Jazz with elements of Funk and Soul, creating a sound that is both refined and utterly groovy. Their...
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...
Keep the holiday vibes flowing with the unique sound of David Byrd and Byrds of a Feather at the Winter Walk in Union Square! Join us on Tuesday, December 23 for a performance led by saxophonist and vocalist David Byrd. Having grown up in the musical mecca of Chicago's 47th street, Byrd brings a rich...
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...
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,...
Arthur Khu is a world-renowned pianist whose remarkable virtuosity and artistry draw inspiration from jazz legends like Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, and Chick Corea, as well as classical composers such as Chopin and Debussy. He's also a prolific composer whose style blends Wayne Shorter's post-bop sensibilities with elements of Brahms and Rachmaninoff. Collaborating with some...
Tomoko Funaki live at the Dawn Club Tomoko Funaki was born in Japan into a musical family. Following in the footsteps of her parents, both musicians, she studied classical violin and flute. A move to New York exposed her to a broad range of musical genres but she found herself increasingly drawn towards jazz. After...
Jon Otis & BluBeatz appear at The Saloon in North Beach, bringing a sound that draws on jazz, blues, R&B, rock and roll, pop, salsa, Latin jazz, Brazilian, Afro‑Caribbean, folk, classical, and Middle Eastern‑influenced rhythms. Led by drummer, percussionist, and vocalist Jon Otis, son of “Godfather of Rhythm and Blues” Johnny Otis, the band’s groove‑focused...
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.
Live music under the willow trees on our Belle Cora parklet! Parlor Tricks is the world's first and foremost industrial ragtime band, a hot-music quartet led with sultry vocals, resonator guitar, upright bass and horn or drums. The music is swing and jazz standards, vaudeville, and bluesy originals -- all distinguished by syncopation and stomp.
Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers ignite the stage with a scintillating blend of vintage jazz and blues that transports you straight to the roaring '20s and swinging '40s. Lavay, a mesmerizing presence in glittering gowns, commands the spotlight with her powerful vocals, channeling the spirit of blues legends. Backed by the Red...
Spend Christmas Eve Eve with the warm, nostalgic sounds of Dennis Palmeri at Sheba Piano Lounge! Join us on Wednesday, December 24, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm for a special holiday performance. Based on his typical performances, Dennis Palmeri offers a relaxing and engaging evening of Pop Piano Cabaret. His set features loungy renditions...
Paris 75’s rotating jazz bands turn this corner of North Beach into a little slice of the Left Bank. Each week a different small ensemble—trios, quartets, and vocal groups—leans into swing, standards, and café‑style jazz that pairs naturally with wine, cocktails, charcuterie, and late‑night conversation. The vibe is intimate and unhurried: close‑up solos, brushed drums,...
This is a drop in jazz jam session, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
This is a drop in jazz jam session, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers ignite the stage with a scintillating blend of vintage jazz and blues that transports you straight to the roaring '20s and swinging '40s. Lavay, a mesmerizing presence in glittering gowns, commands the spotlight with her powerful vocals, channeling the spirit of blues legends. Backed by the Red...
AK Trio - Saxophone Live Jazz & Brazilian Music. Great Saxophonist Aaron Kranzler will be in the house with his Trio for some live Jazz & Brazilian Music on Wednesday’s at Etcetera Wine bar.
Janice Maxie Reid and Fred Ross unite for a special holiday performance filled with soul, style, and timeless class. Both celebrated Bay Area vocalists, they’ve graced stages around the world—Janice with her gospel and jazz mastery, and Fred with his powerful R&B and funk roots honed alongside legends like Tower of Power and Santana. Together,...
Kathy Stephan brings torch songs, swing standards, and a touch of twang to the Comstock Saloon’s polished‑but‑raucous barroom. Her voice leans into the room’s natural reverb, floating over brushed drums, piano, and upright bass while cocktails clink and the lights stay low. Expect classic tunes, a few deep‑cut surprises, and the kind of between‑song banter...
Paris 75’s rotating jazz bands turn this corner of North Beach into a little slice of the Left Bank. Each week a different small ensemble—trios, quartets, and vocal groups—leans into swing, standards, and café‑style jazz that pairs naturally with wine, cocktails, charcuterie, and late‑night conversation. The vibe is intimate and unhurried: close‑up solos, brushed drums,...
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...
Katy Stephan’s residency at Comstock Saloon turns the room into a small, candlelit listening space. At the piano she blends jazz‑inflected originals with reimagined standards and art‑pop tunes, her clear, expressive voice sitting right on top of the clink of glassware and low conversation. It’s an intimate, song‑forward set that feels equally at home as...
New Orleans-based vocalist, bandleader, and arranger Anna Laura Quinn is known for her particular blend of contemporary jazz, reworked gems from the American Songbook, French and Brazilian music, and more, all delivered with style, sensitivity, emotional power, and a joie de vivre that recalls the charm and mystique of a bygone era. A 2021 graduate...
Silver Bell Jazz Band is a San Francisco-based ensemble dedicated to the authentic sounds of early New Orleans jazz, ragtime, and swing. Founded in 2016 by multi-instrumentalist and dance instructor Ryan Calloway, the band combines period-correct style with professional versatility, performing for festivals, swing dance events, and private events across California. Ryan Calloway | Reeds,...
Alice Coltrane blended African American spirituality with East Indian devotional traditions, creating music that is soaring, grounded, and profoundly moving. This evening we honor her musical genius with a program inspired by her transcendent sound and spiritual vision. Tammy L. Hall Piano & Vocals Sundra Manning Hammond B3 Kevin Goldberg Contra Bass Elé Howell Drums...