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....
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...
Ladies and Gentemen, introducing Fog City Swing! The bay area's newest and hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. This seven piece ensemble will transport you to the 1940’s, it is truly the world’s smallest big band! Fog City Swing is...
Jump blues, swing, jazz and rare gems inspired by the '30s, '40s and '50s!
Mara Fox's Foxtet is a San Francisco-based jazz ensemble led by trombonist Mara Fox. The group typically performs a mix of hard bop, contemporary jazz, and original compositions. Mara Fox | Trombone Kasey Knudsen | Alto Lee Bloom | Piano Carla Kaufman | Bass Alexey Berlind | Drums Daria Nile | Voice
Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of “Ritmo y Voz”, where the deep-rooted traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz meet the power of dynamic vocals. This high-energy performance features an all-star lineup, including guitarist Kai Lyons, percussion master Ernesto, bassist Mazar, and the incomparable Einar Leliebre Nuñez, whose fiery rhythms and soaring voice bring the soul of...
Mississippi Slide delivers raw, soulful blues with gritty guitar, deep grooves, and roots tradition—music that moves bodies and hearts live.
Vibe: Surrealist Nightfall | Candlelit Verse | Telegraph Hill Magic Join the Coit Tower Poetry Club for a specialized installment of their First Friday residency. This month, the club gathers on the back lawn of Telegraph Hill to read the works of Joyce Mansour (1928–1986), the Egyptian-French author celebrated as the most significant woman poet...
Seattle based guitarist Andy Coe (ACB, Skerik Band, McTuff) and drummer D'Vonne Lewis (Digable Planets, McTuff, Industrial Revelation) join forces with Portland keyboardist Galen Clark (Outer Orbit, Trio Subtonic, Sleater-Kinney) for a blend of pocket heavy organ trio funk and psychedelic mind bending groove music. The resulting sound fuses high energy synth bass heavy funk...
Grammy Award Nominee and Winner of two Blues Music Awards, Mark Hummel started playing harmonica in 1970 and is considered one of the premier blues harmonica players of his generation. Thanks to over thirty recordings since 1985, including the Grammy nominated 2013 release Blind Pig recording Remembering Little Walter (part of the Blues Harmonica Blowout...
Mara Fox's Foxtet is a San Francisco-based jazz ensemble led by trombonist Mara Fox. The group typically performs a mix of hard bop, contemporary jazz, and original compositions. Mara Fox | Trombone Kasey Knudsen | Alto Lee Bloom | Piano Carla Kaufman | Bass Alexey Berlind | Drums Daria Nile | Voice
Alan Jones is a 21 year-old Bassist and Composer from Denver, Colorado dedicated to honoring the legacy of Black American Music through performance and composition. He has shared the stage with greats such as Matt Wilson, David Sanchez, Ed Simon, Christopher Clarke, Carmen Bradford, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Kristen Strom, and Keith Oxman. He currently studies with...
