Gavin Halloran is a Jazz Saxophonist born and raised in the East Bay. Halloran’s inspiration comes from the tenormen of old, raised in the sounds of Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster and Don Byas. Halloran has worked across the scene now for over a decade with the Bay Area’s very best in Straight Ahead. Notable performances...
Lara Louise was born and raised in the city of Nijmegen, the Netherlands. She learned to play guitar listening to the folk songs of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Later, she became influenced by jazz and bossa nova singers such as Madeleine Peyroux, Carla Bruni, Julie London and Astrud Gilberto. All these different influences make...
“I’m Hip!”- A Tribute to the Hep-Cat Singer/Songwriters of Jazz: Matt Dennis, Bobby Troup, Dave Frishberg, and Bob Dorough They wrote the hippest songs of the times ( like “Route 66”, “Angel Eyes”, and that satirical anthem of the genre,“I’m Hip!”,) recorded by the era’s greatest stars, including Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Billie Holiday....
End your week with a rhythmic bang at the Sunday Artist Series, a weekly institution at Tupelo that transforms North Beach into a soulful dance party. Hosted by the versatile Shawn Stein, this residency is built around an "all-pro" house band that provides a world-class foundation for a rotating cast of the Bay Area’s most...
Peter Lindman is a San Francisco-based musician known for his acoustic performances featuring covers from the glorious sixties along with some original songs. He plays solo or with electric guitar accompaniment, delivering soulful, nostalgic Americana tunes in intimate local venues.
Wayston’e jazz jam is every Monday, 6-9pm. Whether you’re a spectator, jazz lover or musician this is for you.
Sip n’ Sketch drawing class hosted by Pixar’s animation art director Deanna Marsigliese! All levels welcome BYO materials | $5-10 suggested donation Deanna Marsigliese is a Canadian born Animation Art Director & Illustrator living in San Francisco, CA. Specializing in storytelling through character design, Deanna has worked at Pixar Animation Studios since 2012. Her credits...
Step into the inner circle of the city's music scene with THE San Francisco Invitational Jam at Tupelo. Held every Monday night from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM, this is widely considered the definitive jam session for professional players and serious students of the craft. Hosted by the "nastiest rhythm section this side of South...
Jinx Jones has been twice nominated for Male Rockabilly Artist of the Year by the Ameripolitan Music Awards, has received gold and platinum record awards for his work with R&B divas, En Vogue, has won songwriting awards and has been recognized as one of the hottest acts on the San Francisco music scene. In Jinx...
Electrifying, Innovative, Soulful GG Amos has entertained audiences her entire life, but she’s made blues and blues guitar her specialty for the past 35 years. Concert halls, nightclubs, roadhouses, restaurants, festivals, parties, wineries, weddings and wakes she’s played them all! She’s known as a riveting, electrifying performer and unique songwriter and arranger, focusing on the...
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,...
