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SUMMARY:Open Jazz Jam\, Swing\, Country\, Manouche\, Blues\, and Standards
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang\, a bit\, a drink\, a dance\, or the opportunity to play with some fantastic local talent. \nBring your horn\, strings\, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/open-jazz-jam-swing-country-manouche-blues-and-standards/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:The Liberties\, 998 Guerrero St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:The Vivants
DESCRIPTION:The Vivants bring their roots-soaked sound to the Main Stage at Broadway & Columbus\, a San Francisco acoustic quartet whose musical faith is firmly planted in the inspiring traditions of Southern music and showmanship. Their recently completed third album\, Bluegrass Special\, shimmers with bluegrass\, old-time country\, and gorgeous sister-harmonies throughout — a record that captures everything that makes this band a joy to experience live. Warm\, authentic\, and steeped in tradition\, The Vivants are a reminder that great American roots music is alive and well right here in San Francisco.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/the-vivants/
LOCATION:North Beach Festival-Main Stage\, Broadway & Columbus\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Jinx Jones and the Kingtones
DESCRIPTION:Jinx Jones and the Kingtones bring a guitar legend to the Main Stage at Broadway & Columbus\, headlined by a two-time Ameripolitan Music Award nominee for Male Rockabilly Artist of the Year whose career has touched nearly every corner of the electric guitar tradition. From playing alongside Chuck Berry\, Solomon Burke\, and Roy Buchanan to earning gold and platinum records with En Vogue\, Jones has spent decades proving that virtuosity and versatility are not mutually exclusive. His acclaimed string of rockabilly albums — License to Twang\, Rumble & Twang\, Rip and Run\, Live Twang in Finland\, and Twang-Tastic! — make the case for Jones as one of the Bay Area’s most consistently thrilling live acts\, always delivering with grace\, finesse\, and serious twang.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/jinx-jones-and-the-kingtones-2/
LOCATION:North Beach Festival-Main Stage\, Broadway & Columbus\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Gaucho Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music\, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound\, a uniquely American concoction\, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more. As founder\, guitarist\, and main composer Dave Ricketts says\, the band is “in love with the music of Louis Armstrong\, Fats Waller and Jimmie Rodgers\, as well as the stories\, the life styles and the foot steps of hundreds of other great jazz\, blues\, country and rock musicians that created the sound of American Music from roughly 1900-1950’s” \nGaucho has recorded eight albums\, tours regularly\, and has an increasing repertoire of over forty original tunes. Seven of their tunes are featured in the 2012 film “Trattoria”; one was chosen by the Metropolitan Museum of Art for their website; and another is featured in the outtakes section of the Pixar DVD CARS 2. In 2018\, Gaucho got a song in the Hollywood Movie “Destination Wedding” starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder. And two of Dave’s own compositions will be placed in a New York City based indie film\, “Stationed at Home\,” in 2022. \nLed by eminent guitarist\, Dave Ricketts\, the group has been a San Francisco mainstay for nearly twenty years\, and one of the busiest bands in the bay area playing 5 to 10 gigs a week. Together with virtuosos Rob Reich–accordion and Craig Venetresco–guitar\, superlative bassist Ari Munkres\, the honorable Leon Oakley–cornet\, and versatile percussionist Steve Apple\, these guys keep crowds moving with their beats and complex rhythms.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/gaucho-jazz/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Iya Lingua
DESCRIPTION:Iya Lingua will have you up and dancing with a unique blend of classic swing\, Brazilian samba\, Cuban salsa and American soul music. Iya Lingua is led by trilingual vocalist and percussionist Morgan Simon\, who joins us fresh from Cuba where she was a featured artist at the 41st Havana International Jazz Fest (Jazz Plaza). A review of her recent LATAM tour noted\, “Unlike anyone I’ve ever seen\, Simon sings with her soul without ever needing to close her eyes.”
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/iya-lingua/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Local Edition\, 691 Market St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Open Jazz Jam\, Swing\, Country\, Manouche\, Blues\, and Standards
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang\, a bit\, a drink\, a dance\, or the opportunity to play with some fantastic local talent. \nBring your horn\, strings\, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/open-jazz-jam-swing-country-manouche-blues-and-standards/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:The Liberties\, 998 Guerrero St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Gaucho Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music\, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound\, a uniquely American concoction\, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more. As founder\, guitarist\, and main composer Dave Ricketts says\, the band is “in love with the music of Louis Armstrong\, Fats Waller and Jimmie Rodgers\, as well as the stories\, the life styles and the foot steps of hundreds of other great jazz\, blues\, country and rock musicians that created the sound of American Music from roughly 1900-1950’s” \nGaucho has recorded eight albums\, tours regularly\, and has an increasing repertoire of over forty original tunes. Seven of their tunes are featured in the 2012 film “Trattoria”; one was chosen by the Metropolitan Museum of Art for their website; and another is featured in the outtakes section of the Pixar DVD CARS 2. In 2018\, Gaucho got a song in the Hollywood Movie “Destination Wedding” starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder. And two of Dave’s own compositions will be placed in a New York City based indie film\, “Stationed at Home\,” in 2022. \nLed by eminent guitarist\, Dave Ricketts\, the group has been a San Francisco mainstay for nearly twenty years\, and one of the busiest bands in the bay area playing 5 to 10 gigs a week. Together with virtuosos Rob Reich–accordion and Craig Venetresco–guitar\, superlative bassist Ari Munkres\, the honorable Leon Oakley–cornet\, and versatile percussionist Steve Apple\, these guys keep crowds moving with their beats and complex rhythms.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/gaucho-jazz/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Open Jazz Jam\, Swing\, Country\, Manouche\, Blues\, and Standards
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang\, a bit\, a drink\, a dance\, or the opportunity to play with some fantastic local talent. \nBring your horn\, strings\, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/open-jazz-jam-swing-country-manouche-blues-and-standards/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:The Liberties\, 998 Guerrero St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Gaucho Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music\, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound\, a uniquely American concoction\, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more. As founder\, guitarist\, and main composer Dave Ricketts says\, the band is “in love with the music of Louis Armstrong\, Fats Waller and Jimmie Rodgers\, as well as the stories\, the life styles and the foot steps of hundreds of other great jazz\, blues\, country and rock musicians that created the sound of American Music from roughly 1900-1950’s” \nGaucho has recorded eight albums\, tours regularly\, and has an increasing repertoire of over forty original tunes. Seven of their tunes are featured in the 2012 film “Trattoria”; one was chosen by the Metropolitan Museum of Art for their website; and another is featured in the outtakes section of the Pixar DVD CARS 2. In 2018\, Gaucho got a song in the Hollywood Movie “Destination Wedding” starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder. And two of Dave’s own compositions will be placed in a New York City based indie film\, “Stationed at Home\,” in 2022. \nLed by eminent guitarist\, Dave Ricketts\, the group has been a San Francisco mainstay for nearly twenty years\, and one of the busiest bands in the bay area playing 5 to 10 gigs a week. Together with virtuosos Rob Reich–accordion and Craig Venetresco–guitar\, superlative bassist Ari Munkres\, the honorable Leon Oakley–cornet\, and versatile percussionist Steve Apple\, these guys keep crowds moving with their beats and complex rhythms.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/gaucho-jazz/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Jazz Jam\, Swing\, Country\, Manouche\, Blues\, and Standards
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang\, a bit\, a drink\, a dance\, or the opportunity to play with some fantastic local talent. \nBring your horn\, strings\, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/open-jazz-jam-swing-country-manouche-blues-and-standards/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:The Liberties\, 998 Guerrero St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:The Steve Lucky & Carmen Getit Show
DESCRIPTION:The Steve Lucky & Carmen Getit Show (of Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums) bring their trio to Scopo Divino for an evening of jazz\, swing\, and early blues.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/the-steve-lucky-carmen-getit-show/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Scopo Divino\, 2800 California St #101\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Gaucho Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music\, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound\, a uniquely American concoction\, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more. As founder\, guitarist\, and main composer Dave Ricketts says\, the band is “in love with the music of Louis Armstrong\, Fats Waller and Jimmie Rodgers\, as well as the stories\, the life styles and the foot steps of hundreds of other great jazz\, blues\, country and rock musicians that created the sound of American Music from roughly 1900-1950’s” \nGaucho has recorded eight albums\, tours regularly\, and has an increasing repertoire of over forty original tunes. Seven of their tunes are featured in the 2012 film “Trattoria”; one was chosen by the Metropolitan Museum of Art for their website; and another is featured in the outtakes section of the Pixar DVD CARS 2. In 2018\, Gaucho got a song in the Hollywood Movie “Destination Wedding” starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder. And two of Dave’s own compositions will be placed in a New York City based indie film\, “Stationed at Home\,” in 2022. \nLed by eminent guitarist\, Dave Ricketts\, the group has been a San Francisco mainstay for nearly twenty years\, and one of the busiest bands in the bay area playing 5 to 10 gigs a week. Together with virtuosos Rob Reich–accordion and Craig Venetresco–guitar\, superlative bassist Ari Munkres\, the honorable Leon Oakley–cornet\, and versatile percussionist Steve Apple\, these guys keep crowds moving with their beats and complex rhythms.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/gaucho-jazz/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Open Jazz Jam\, Swing\, Country\, Manouche\, Blues\, and Standards
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang\, a bit\, a drink\, a dance\, or the opportunity to play with some fantastic local talent. \nBring your horn\, strings\, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/open-jazz-jam-swing-country-manouche-blues-and-standards/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:The Liberties\, 998 Guerrero St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Gaucho Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music\, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound\, a uniquely American concoction\, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more. As founder\, guitarist\, and main composer Dave Ricketts says\, the band is “in love with the music of Louis Armstrong\, Fats Waller and Jimmie Rodgers\, as well as the stories\, the life styles and the foot steps of hundreds of other great jazz\, blues\, country and rock musicians that created the sound of American Music from roughly 1900-1950’s” \nGaucho has recorded eight albums\, tours regularly\, and has an increasing repertoire of over forty original tunes. Seven of their tunes are featured in the 2012 film “Trattoria”; one was chosen by the Metropolitan Museum of Art for their website; and another is featured in the outtakes section of the Pixar DVD CARS 2. In 2018\, Gaucho got a song in the Hollywood Movie “Destination Wedding” starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder. And two of Dave’s own compositions will be placed in a New York City based indie film\, “Stationed at Home\,” in 2022. \nLed by eminent guitarist\, Dave Ricketts\, the group has been a San Francisco mainstay for nearly twenty years\, and one of the busiest bands in the bay area playing 5 to 10 gigs a week. Together with virtuosos Rob Reich–accordion and Craig Venetresco–guitar\, superlative bassist Ari Munkres\, the honorable Leon Oakley–cornet\, and versatile percussionist Steve Apple\, these guys keep crowds moving with their beats and complex rhythms.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/gaucho-jazz/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
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URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/open-jazz-jam-swing-country-manouche-blues-and-standards/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:The Liberties\, 998 Guerrero St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gaucho Jazz
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URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/gaucho-jazz/2026-05-15/
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SUMMARY:Ray Skjelbred & the Hot Corner
DESCRIPTION:Ray Skjelbred & the Hot Corner plays at Bird & Beckett. The jazz ensemble led by pianist Ray Skjelbred that specializes in “Chicago style” jazz\, a sound rooted in the 1920s with a focus on blues and swing rhythms.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/ray-skjelbred-the-hot-corner/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett\, 653 Cheney St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Open Jazz Jam\, Swing\, Country\, Manouche\, Blues\, and Standards
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang\, a bit\, a drink\, a dance\, or the opportunity to play with some fantastic local talent. \nBring your horn\, strings\, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/open-jazz-jam-swing-country-manouche-blues-and-standards/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:The Liberties\, 998 Guerrero St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Gaucho Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music\, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound\, a uniquely American concoction\, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more. As founder\, guitarist\, and main composer Dave Ricketts says\, the band is “in love with the music of Louis Armstrong\, Fats Waller and Jimmie Rodgers\, as well as the stories\, the life styles and the foot steps of hundreds of other great jazz\, blues\, country and rock musicians that created the sound of American Music from roughly 1900-1950’s” \nGaucho has recorded eight albums\, tours regularly\, and has an increasing repertoire of over forty original tunes. Seven of their tunes are featured in the 2012 film “Trattoria”; one was chosen by the Metropolitan Museum of Art for their website; and another is featured in the outtakes section of the Pixar DVD CARS 2. In 2018\, Gaucho got a song in the Hollywood Movie “Destination Wedding” starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder. And two of Dave’s own compositions will be placed in a New York City based indie film\, “Stationed at Home\,” in 2022. \nLed by eminent guitarist\, Dave Ricketts\, the group has been a San Francisco mainstay for nearly twenty years\, and one of the busiest bands in the bay area playing 5 to 10 gigs a week. Together with virtuosos Rob Reich–accordion and Craig Venetresco–guitar\, superlative bassist Ari Munkres\, the honorable Leon Oakley–cornet\, and versatile percussionist Steve Apple\, these guys keep crowds moving with their beats and complex rhythms.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/gaucho-jazz/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Gaucho Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music\, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound\, a uniquely American concoction\, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more. As founder\, guitarist\, and main composer Dave Ricketts says\, the band is “in love with the music of Louis Armstrong\, Fats Waller and Jimmie Rodgers\, as well as the stories\, the life styles and the foot steps of hundreds of other great jazz\, blues\, country and rock musicians that created the sound of American Music from roughly 1900-1950’s” \nGaucho has recorded eight albums\, tours regularly\, and has an increasing repertoire of over forty original tunes. Seven of their tunes are featured in the 2012 film “Trattoria”; one was chosen by the Metropolitan Museum of Art for their website; and another is featured in the outtakes section of the Pixar DVD CARS 2. In 2018\, Gaucho got a song in the Hollywood Movie “Destination Wedding” starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder. And two of Dave’s own compositions will be placed in a New York City based indie film\, “Stationed at Home\,” in 2022. \nLed by eminent guitarist\, Dave Ricketts\, the group has been a San Francisco mainstay for nearly twenty years\, and one of the busiest bands in the bay area playing 5 to 10 gigs a week. Together with virtuosos Rob Reich–accordion and Craig Venetresco–guitar\, superlative bassist Ari Munkres\, the honorable Leon Oakley–cornet\, and versatile percussionist Steve Apple\, these guys keep crowds moving with their beats and complex rhythms.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/gaucho-jazz/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T210000
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SUMMARY:The Steve Lucky & Carmen Getit Show
DESCRIPTION:The Steve Lucky & Carmen Getit Show (of Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums) bring their trio to Scopo Divino for an evening of jazz\, swing\, and early blues.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/the-steve-lucky-carmen-getit-show/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Scopo Divino\, 2800 California St #101\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T230000
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SUMMARY:What’s Cooking with Mark Patron
DESCRIPTION:Step into the golden age of San Francisco at Comstock Saloon\, where What’s Cookin’ with Mark Patron serves up a high-fidelity soundtrack of hard-bop and soul-jazz. Performing in a room that has remained virtually unchanged since 1907\, the group blends the historic “Barbary Coast” atmosphere with a polished\, modern musicality. Whether you’re seated at the original mahogany bar or tucked into a vintage booth\, the band provides a “simmering” energy that perfectly complements the saloon’s pre-Prohibition cocktail program. \nThe Sound: Led by bassist Mark Patron\, the ensemble specializes in a “tasty” mix of Swing\, Bop\, Bossa Nova\, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Their repertoire draws heavily from the Blue Note era\, featuring soulful arrangements of classics like John Coltrane’s “Naima” and Horace Silver’s “Ecaroh.” The music is designed to be “seasoned” and sophisticated—loud enough to move the room\, but refined enough to let the conversation flow. \nThe Players: Mark Patron curates a rotating “unique mix” of the Bay Area’s most superbly talented instrumentalists. Depending on the night\, the lineup often features: \nMark Patron: The band’s heartbeat on upright bass. \nGrant Levin: A master of the keys known for his fluid\, bebop-influenced piano style. \nCharles Unger: A North Beach legend who brings a lyrical\, soaring energy to the saxophone. \nTony Johnson: A veteran drummer who provides the “tight-pocket” foundation essential for the trio’s hard-bop sound. \nThe Comstock Experience: Watching the band perform under the saloon’s iconic “punkah” fan system is a quintessential San Francisco moment. The venue’s “no-nonsense” approach to hospitality—highlighted by artisanal spirits and a fireplace that wards off the city fog—makes it the ideal sanctuary for the band’s organic\, acoustic sound. \nFree & Soulful: In keeping with the Comstock’s commitment to accessible culture\, there is no cover charge for the music. It is a rare chance to see “first-call” musicians in an environment that honors the city’s deep jazz roots without the pretension of a traditional club. \n\nAbout What’s Cookin’\nWhat’s Cookin’ is a versatile musical collective founded on the principle that jazz should “open the heart and soothe the soul.” With their debut record\, WCM Volume One\, Mark Patron has solidified the group’s reputation for high-quality\, professional performance. Whether they are appearing as a stripped-down trio or a full septet with brass\, the band is celebrated for being “well-dressed and ready\,” bringing a level of classic showmanship to every gig. From the historic stages of North Beach to private events across Northern California\, What’s Cookin’ remains a dedicated guardian of the “cookin'” jazz tradition.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/whats-cooking-with-mark-patron-2-2/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Gaucho Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music\, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound\, a uniquely American concoction\, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more. As founder\, guitarist\, and main composer Dave Ricketts says\, the band is “in love with the music of Louis Armstrong\, Fats Waller and Jimmie Rodgers\, as well as the stories\, the life styles and the foot steps of hundreds of other great jazz\, blues\, country and rock musicians that created the sound of American Music from roughly 1900-1950’s” \nGaucho has recorded eight albums\, tours regularly\, and has an increasing repertoire of over forty original tunes. Seven of their tunes are featured in the 2012 film “Trattoria”; one was chosen by the Metropolitan Museum of Art for their website; and another is featured in the outtakes section of the Pixar DVD CARS 2. In 2018\, Gaucho got a song in the Hollywood Movie “Destination Wedding” starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder. And two of Dave’s own compositions will be placed in a New York City based indie film\, “Stationed at Home\,” in 2022. \nLed by eminent guitarist\, Dave Ricketts\, the group has been a San Francisco mainstay for nearly twenty years\, and one of the busiest bands in the bay area playing 5 to 10 gigs a week. Together with virtuosos Rob Reich–accordion and Craig Venetresco–guitar\, superlative bassist Ari Munkres\, the honorable Leon Oakley–cornet\, and versatile percussionist Steve Apple\, these guys keep crowds moving with their beats and complex rhythms.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/gaucho-jazz/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Nick Rossi's Swing Six
DESCRIPTION:Midweek swing night with rotating live bands\, swing dance classes\, and cocktails in a classic North Beach setting\, Cat’s Corner welcomes Nick Rossi’s Swing Six on Wednesday\, April 22 from 9:00–11:30pm. \nLed by guitarist Nick Rossi\, the Swing Six specializes in polished small-band swing with deep rhythmic lift\, elegant phrasing\, and a clear affection for the classic jazz language of the 1930s and ’40s. A favorite with dancers for its relaxed drive and beautifully shaped pulse\, the band pairs Rossi’s impeccable rhythm guitar with a standout frontline featuring Kamrin Ortiz on tenor sax and clarinet and Clint Baker on trumpet\, backed by Kevin Gerzevitz on piano\, Mikiya Matsuda on bass\, and Smith Dobson on drums. The result is warm\, finely textured swing music with plenty of style\, momentum\, and vintage charm. \nSchedule:\n9–9:30 PM Free beginner swing dance lesson with admission\n9–11:30 PM Live music social dance party \nAdmission: $15 general\, discounts available later in the evening. Beginners and all ages welcome. \nFacebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1186504040225007
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/nick-rossis-swing-six/
LOCATION:Cat’s Corner\, 435 Broadway St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Gaucho Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music\, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound\, a uniquely American concoction\, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more. As founder\, guitarist\, and main composer Dave Ricketts says\, the band is “in love with the music of Louis Armstrong\, Fats Waller and Jimmie Rodgers\, as well as the stories\, the life styles and the foot steps of hundreds of other great jazz\, blues\, country and rock musicians that created the sound of American Music from roughly 1900-1950’s” \nGaucho has recorded eight albums\, tours regularly\, and has an increasing repertoire of over forty original tunes. Seven of their tunes are featured in the 2012 film “Trattoria”; one was chosen by the Metropolitan Museum of Art for their website; and another is featured in the outtakes section of the Pixar DVD CARS 2. In 2018\, Gaucho got a song in the Hollywood Movie “Destination Wedding” starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder. And two of Dave’s own compositions will be placed in a New York City based indie film\, “Stationed at Home\,” in 2022. \nLed by eminent guitarist\, Dave Ricketts\, the group has been a San Francisco mainstay for nearly twenty years\, and one of the busiest bands in the bay area playing 5 to 10 gigs a week. Together with virtuosos Rob Reich–accordion and Craig Venetresco–guitar\, superlative bassist Ari Munkres\, the honorable Leon Oakley–cornet\, and versatile percussionist Steve Apple\, these guys keep crowds moving with their beats and complex rhythms.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/gaucho-jazz/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Petunia and the Vipers
DESCRIPTION:Petunia grew up in rural Quebec\, in exactly the sort of surroundings that a country musician would find idyllic\, with old dilapidated barns\, secret forts\, and acres of unspoiled land.  As an adult\, the wandering spirit took a firm hold on his life\, so he set out on the road\, playing every major street corner across Canada and throughout the NYC subway system\, before graduating to full fledged touring musician. He currently resides in Vancouver BC\, and works with several sets of sidemen across Canada\, the US and Europe in addition to his own Vancouver based band\, The Vipers. He’s more than just an entertainer\, he’s a modern musical enigma.  Imagine that David Lynch and Nick Cave had a hillbilly baby\, that yodeled… or Tom Waits meets Elvis at Woody Guthrie’s hobo junction.  This is just one way of describing the man known simply as Petunia.  He’s an adventure seeker\, a poker player\, and a mysterious stranger.  He’s been referred to as “The Savior of Country Music”\, and a man who exists in a different era\, bringing the past forth as something new to be celebrated and not forgotten. A restless wanderer\, a musical historian\, and a quirky yet amazing talent\, Petunia joins the greats from north of the 49th for his classic style and raucous performances. \nTogether with his band the Vipers they play original music combining elements of classic 1920’s\, 30’s 40’s\, 50’s\, 60’s\, and 70’s country\, country blues\, western swing\, alt country rock\, Mexicana\, French cabaret\, Romanian\, ragtime\, jazz\, punk and folk music’s. A new music that springboards off of music of the past and jumps into the present day\, left with only echoes of the past… Something in between 1920’s and steam punk.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/petunia-and-the-vipers/
LOCATION:Specs’ Twelve Adler Museum Cafe\, 12 Saroyan Pl\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Gaucho Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music\, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound\, a uniquely American concoction\, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more. As founder\, guitarist\, and main composer Dave Ricketts says\, the band is “in love with the music of Louis Armstrong\, Fats Waller and Jimmie Rodgers\, as well as the stories\, the life styles and the foot steps of hundreds of other great jazz\, blues\, country and rock musicians that created the sound of American Music from roughly 1900-1950’s” \nGaucho has recorded eight albums\, tours regularly\, and has an increasing repertoire of over forty original tunes. Seven of their tunes are featured in the 2012 film “Trattoria”; one was chosen by the Metropolitan Museum of Art for their website; and another is featured in the outtakes section of the Pixar DVD CARS 2. In 2018\, Gaucho got a song in the Hollywood Movie “Destination Wedding” starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder. And two of Dave’s own compositions will be placed in a New York City based indie film\, “Stationed at Home\,” in 2022. \nLed by eminent guitarist\, Dave Ricketts\, the group has been a San Francisco mainstay for nearly twenty years\, and one of the busiest bands in the bay area playing 5 to 10 gigs a week. Together with virtuosos Rob Reich–accordion and Craig Venetresco–guitar\, superlative bassist Ari Munkres\, the honorable Leon Oakley–cornet\, and versatile percussionist Steve Apple\, these guys keep crowds moving with their beats and complex rhythms.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/gaucho-jazz/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:What’s Cooking Jazz Quartet
DESCRIPTION:What’s Cookin’ Jazz Quartet is led by bassist Mark Patron\, the ensemble specializes in a mix of Swing\, Bop\, Bossa Nova\, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Their repertoire draws heavily from the Blue Note era\, featuring soulful arrangements of classics like John Coltrane’s “Naima” and Horace Silver’s “Ecaroh.” The music is designed to be well done  and sophisticated—loud enough to move the room\, but refined enough to let the conversation flow. \nThe Players: Mark Patron curates a rotating “unique mix” of the Bay Area’s most superbly talented instrumentalists. Depending on the night\, the lineup often features: \nMark Patron: The band’s heartbeat on upright bass. \nGrant Levin: A master of the keys known for his fluid\, bebop-influenced piano style. \nCharles Unger: A North Beach legend who brings a lyrical\, soaring energy to the saxophone. \nTony Johnson: A veteran drummer who provides the “tight-pocket” foundation essential for the trio’s hard-bop sound. \nAbout What’s Cookin’\nWhat’s Cookin’ is a versatile musical collective founded on the principle that jazz should “open the heart and soothe the soul.” With their debut record\, WCM Volume One\, Mark Patron has solidified the group’s reputation for high-quality\, professional performance. Whether they are appearing as a stripped-down trio or a full septet with brass\, the band is celebrated for being “well-dressed and ready\,” bringing a level of classic showmanship to every gig. From the historic stages of North Beach to private events across Northern California\, What’s Cookin’ remains a dedicated guardian of the “cookin'” jazz tradition.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/whats-cooking-jazz-quartet/
LOCATION:The Royale\, 800 Post St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Gaucho Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music\, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound\, a uniquely American concoction\, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more. As founder\, guitarist\, and main composer Dave Ricketts says\, the band is “in love with the music of Louis Armstrong\, Fats Waller and Jimmie Rodgers\, as well as the stories\, the life styles and the foot steps of hundreds of other great jazz\, blues\, country and rock musicians that created the sound of American Music from roughly 1900-1950’s” \nGaucho has recorded eight albums\, tours regularly\, and has an increasing repertoire of over forty original tunes. Seven of their tunes are featured in the 2012 film “Trattoria”; one was chosen by the Metropolitan Museum of Art for their website; and another is featured in the outtakes section of the Pixar DVD CARS 2. In 2018\, Gaucho got a song in the Hollywood Movie “Destination Wedding” starring Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder. And two of Dave’s own compositions will be placed in a New York City based indie film\, “Stationed at Home\,” in 2022. \nLed by eminent guitarist\, Dave Ricketts\, the group has been a San Francisco mainstay for nearly twenty years\, and one of the busiest bands in the bay area playing 5 to 10 gigs a week. Together with virtuosos Rob Reich–accordion and Craig Venetresco–guitar\, superlative bassist Ari Munkres\, the honorable Leon Oakley–cornet\, and versatile percussionist Steve Apple\, these guys keep crowds moving with their beats and complex rhythms.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/gaucho-jazz/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T230000
DTSTAMP:20260610T124824Z
CREATED:20260324T224830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T124824Z
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SUMMARY:Iya Lingua
DESCRIPTION:Iya Lingua will have you up and dancing with a unique blend of classic swing\, Brazilian samba\, Cuban salsa and American soul music. Iya Lingua is led by trilingual vocalist and percussionist Morgan Simon\, who joins us fresh from Cuba where she was a featured artist at the 41st Havana International Jazz Fest (Jazz Plaza). A review of her recent LATAM tour noted\, “Unlike anyone I’ve ever seen\, Simon sings with her soul without ever needing to close her eyes.”
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/iya-lingua/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Local Edition\, 691 Market St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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