Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra at Biscuits and Blues features San Francisco–based blues and soul guitarist, singer, and songwriter Anthony Paule leading his powerful, horn‑driven ensemble in one of the city’s most intimate blues rooms. Inspired by authentic 1960s and 1970s soul and blues, the orchestra blends electric blues, vintage soul, and big‑band energy into rich...
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...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring Vocalist Lavay Smith, Marty Wehner (Trombone), & Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ)! Lavay Smith, Marty Wehner, 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,...
Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra at Biscuits and Blues features San Francisco–based blues and soul guitarist, singer, and songwriter Anthony Paule leading his powerful, horn‑driven ensemble in one of the city’s most intimate blues rooms. Inspired by authentic 1960s and 1970s soul and blues, the orchestra blends electric blues, vintage soul, and big‑band energy into rich...
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...
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...
Jake Sampson is a blues singer, songwriter, and bassist based in the San Francisco Bay Area who appears at The Saloon. Originally from Detroit and influenced by Motown bassist James Jamerson, he blends soulful R&B roots with blues, jazz, and funk in original material that extends beyond standard blues covers and clichés.
Scopo Divino welcomes Bodega Kat — serving up a lush blend of soul, pop, oldies, and R&B in an intimate, feel-good night of timeless melodies and groove-forward favorites.
The Charles Unger Experience brings saxophone-led Bay Area jazz to Sheba Piano Lounge, blending original music and familiar tunes with R&B, soul, blues, world-beat color, and New Orleans funk. Unger is a San Francisco saxophonist, composer, and bandleader with more than four decades on the local scene, and Sheba has long been a regular stop...
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...
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...
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 and vocalist Tambora, the long-running ensemble can expand from a compact combo to a horn-powered party band, with trumpet, tenor saxophone, and trombone driving its...
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...
Lea Sweet at Biscuits and Blues showcases a powerhouse Tina Turner tribute vocalist and Bay Area Hall of Fame inductee known for her dynamic range, soulful tone, and electrifying stage presence, blending classic soul, Motown, R&B, and pop into high‑energy, emotionally rich performances that deeply connect with audiences. A NCEM Best Female Entertainer and 9x...
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.
Lea Sweet at Biscuits and Blues showcases a powerhouse Tina Turner tribute vocalist and Bay Area Hall of Fame inductee known for her dynamic range, soulful tone, and electrifying stage presence, blending classic soul, Motown, R&B, and pop into high‑energy, emotionally rich performances that deeply connect with audiences. A NCEM Best Female Entertainer and 9x...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
Tony Lindsay and the Soul Soldiers at Biscuits and Blues features Grammy‑winning Santana vocalist Tony Lindsay leading a powerhouse Bay Area ensemble that delivers rich, high‑energy soul in one of San Francisco’s most intimate rooms. Joined by dynamic vocalist Fred Ross and acclaimed keyboardist and vocalist Janice Maxie‑Reid, the group offers an electrifying blend of...
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...