Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring Mike Olmos (Trumpet), Rob Barics (Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet) & Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ)! Mike Olmos, 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...
Kamrin Ortiz brings his six piece band to Local Edition with his 1940’s and 50’s style Rhythm & Blues and Jazz originals.
Martin Luther McCoy at Keys Jazz Bistro features the San Francisco–born singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, actor, and former SFJAZZ Collective vocalist, performing his self-defined “Rebel Soul” music. Raised on church hymns, Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Rock, McCoy’s raspy tenor, dynamic guitar playing, and socially conscious writing create a border-crossing sound informed by Prince, Stevie...
Appearing at the Rite Spot, the Lee Vilensky Trio is a strictly instrumental trio from the San Francisco Bay Area, led by musician and composer Lee Vilensky. The group is known for creating cinematic, retro-inspired instrumental music that blends elements of jazz, surf, blues, R&B, lounge, spy-soul sound, and Latin influences.
Cougar Unleashed at Tupelo brings a high-energy Antioch dance band led by vocalist Rhonda “Cougar” Crouch to North Beach for a party-focused night of Funky Soul, Rhythm & Blues, and dance-floor favorites. A recurring third-Friday attraction at Tupelo, the group features seasoned Bay Area musicians and blends Soul, R&B, Funk, and other crowd-pleasing styles into...
Kiana brings her soulful blend of pop and R&B to the historic Savoy Tivoli on Grant Avenue, transforming the storied North Beach stage into an intimate lounge for a melody-driven night out. The Bay Area singer-songwriter pairs honest, easygoing storytelling with smooth, emotive vocals that move effortlessly between the vulnerability of classic soul and the...
Experience the ultimate "living theater" of North Beach as The Magic School Busk takes up their weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window. Positioned at the vibrant, sun-soaked corner of Stockton and Columbus, this high-energy busking collective captures the spontaneous spirit of the neighborhood. The performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and...
Leon Cruz and Friends bring a long-awaited moment to the Savoy Tivoli during the North Beach Festival, as San Francisco's own queer, Filipino singer-songwriter Leon Cruz steps fully into the spotlight with his debut release You — a soulful, genre-bending collection that blends R&B and Neo-Soul with a rustic, deeply personal flair. Cruz has been...
Radio Sophia is an instrumental musical collaboration between David Boyce (Saxophones, Loops, Effects) and Michael Cavaseno (Guitar, Loops, Effects) who carry on the torch for Zori Marinova as she moved back to her native Bulgaria. The trio's sound can be described as Groovy, Soulful Mix of Jazz, Pop, RnB and World Music. And plays weekly...
Experience the resurgence of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown nightlife at the Lion’s Den. Tucked away on Wentworth Place, this bi-level lounge and performance space blends modern cocktail culture with the...
II Funk ky Shu’s Wit Nu Soles at Tupelo delivers an exuberant Bay Area dance-band sound built on Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Soul, Jazz, and Pop-Rock. Led by bassist Shepard...
Louisiana-born living legend Jules Broussard has been blowing away Bay Area audiences with his double-saxophone serenades and soulful solos for over 60 years, sharing stages and studios with Alice Coltrane,...
Experience the ultimate "living theater" of North Beach as The Magic School Busk takes up their weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window. Positioned at the vibrant, sun-soaked...
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 at home in North Beach.
The Zydeco Flames bring their sizzling roots rhythms to the Main Stage at Broadway & Columbus, widely regarded as the West Coast's premiere Zydeco band and a group that consistently packs the house everywhere from contemporary clubs to major festivals and traditional dancehalls. Their sixth album, Fire It Up, delivers hot Zydeco in the tradition...
Celebrate La Fête de la Musique at Amelie with singer Charlotte Mae.
Experience the resurgence of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown nightlife at the Lion’s Den. Tucked away on Wentworth Place, this bi-level lounge and performance space blends modern cocktail culture with the East meets West spirit of the Chinatown’s golden age. Every week, the venue transforms into a unique destination for live music, featuring a rotating roster...
Rowland and Tumblin’ at The Saloon is led by Sacramento Blues Hall of Fame inductee Kyle Rowland, a Hohner-endorsed harmonica player whose forceful style draws from the traditions of mentors and heroes including James Cotton, Lazy Lester, Billy “Boy” Arnold, Charlie Musselwhite, and Matt “Guitar” Murphy. He is joined by Justin MacCarthy on guitar, Mike...
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...
Sweet Lew (Lewis Ames) is an indie‑soul vocalist and songwriter appearing at Casement’s Bar in the Mission District. His sets blend soul, alt‑R&B, and psychedelic pop into a relaxed but groove‑driven sound, pairing effortless vocals with a modern, melodic approach that fits Casement’s low‑lit cocktail bar and back‑patio setting.
Experience the resurgence of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown nightlife at the Lion’s Den. Tucked away on Wentworth Place, this bi-level lounge and performance space blends modern cocktail culture with the East meets West spirit of the Chinatown’s golden age. Every week, the venue transforms into a unique destination for live music, featuring a rotating roster...
The No Mercy Band ensures you and your guests have a fantastic time, whether leading the crowd through a choreographed dance from the past or dazzling them with incredible musicianship. We specialize in creating a high-energy atmosphere that keeps the dance floor moving all night long. Saxman Mike Luzzi and the No Mercy Band has...
Experience the resurgence of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown nightlife at the Lion’s Den. Tucked away on Wentworth Place, this bi-level lounge and performance space blends modern cocktail culture with the East meets West spirit of the Chinatown’s golden age. Every week, the venue transforms into a unique destination for live music, featuring a rotating roster...
The Magic School Busk holds weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window at the corner of Stockton and Columbus. This high‑energy busking collective has become one of North Beach’s unofficial “resident joy‑makers,” blurring the line between band and audience as people pause, sing along, or dance on the sidewalk. Whether you are enjoying a...
Byrds of a Feather bring their one-of-a-kind JazzReggae sound to Bird and Beckett — led by alto saxophonist and vocalist David Byrd, the band fuses jazz, reggae, soul, R&B, and blues into something genuinely hard to find anywhere else on the scene. Byrd's deep roots in both Chicago jazz and the reggae circuit give the...