Blues Power is a San Francisco blues project led by Mark Naftalin, known as a legendary pianist, producer, and blues advocate. The core band members typically include Mark Naftalin on keyboards, along with a rotating lineup of top Bay Area blues musicians such as bassist Dave McDaniel and drummer Sam Chapman. Blues Power is celebrated...
Experience the raw, unadulterated sound of San Francisco’s "Barbary Coast" as Kit Ruscoe takes center stage at The Saloon. A fixture of the North Beach music scene and a key architect of the G-Riders sound, Ruscoe is known for a guitar style that balances melodic elegance with the high-voltage energy required to fill the city’s...
Meet the owners of Peña Pachamama, co-founders of SUKAY & Savia Andina. Every Sunday, Eddy Navia & Quentin Navia invite you into the heart of Peña Pachamama 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆
Twango SF plays every Sunday evening at Etcetera Wine bar. This gypsy jazz group that plays hot swing music in the style of Django Reinhardt.
In addition to leading his own groups, multi-instrumentalist Daniel Brown performs regularly with Marcus Shelby, Lavay Smith, Lucky Devils Band. He has performed with well-known artists such as Stevie Wonder, Dan Hicks, Jazzmeia Horn, Gerald Clayton, and has recorded with Fito Reinoso, Tino Drima, Cole Bettles & others. Brown opened Richmond District record store/music venue...
Soulful blues from St. Louis’ Chris Shepherd—gritty guitar, smooth vocals, and timeless tales of heart, pain, and joy in true blues style.
Heidi Evelyn is a leading expert on vintage vocal jazz in the Bay Area. With sincerity and love for the music, she showcases her deep knowledge of authentic early jazz stylings in every performance. A passionate bandleader, she leads several different bands, and she sings in various styles ranging from ragtime and early blues ,to...
Bohemian Knuckleboogie is a unique San Francisco an eclectic and high-octane mix of Blues, Funk, and Neo-soul playing weekly Sundays at Sheba Piano Lounge. Featuring Elaine Alt on Saxophone, Miles Spearman on Trumpet, Rob Bassinette on Bass, and Gary Williams on Drums. Bohemian Knuckleboogie carries on the torch for former band lead RIP Mike Pitre’s...
Cap off your weekend with an electrifying explosion of rhythm as the Magic School Busk Latin Collective takes over Persona every Sunday night. While the "Busk" is famous for their daytime street-side swing in North Beach, their Sunday residency at this sleek Lower Nob Hill lounge pivots into a high-fidelity exploration of the Afro-Latin diaspora....
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...
Soulful blues from St. Louis’ Chris Shepherd—gritty guitar, smooth vocals, and timeless tales of heart, pain, and joy in true blues style.
