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...
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...
Armen Krakirian is an accomplished trumpeter and private teacher based in the Bay Area, California. Holding a degree in Jazz Trumpet Performance from Oberlin Conservatory (2023), Armen's musical journey has been enriched under the mentorship of the renowned jazz virtuoso, Dr. Eddie Henderson. Passionate about both performance and education, Armen has shared the stage with...
Collectivity is a jazz/funk, psychedelic soul band originally formed in Shanghai, China and now based in the SF Bay Area. We're talking about blistering energy and genre blending from an ensemble of world class musicians with a focus on exploration through collective improvisation. Upbeat grooves, soulful guitar work and tight arrangements are things to expect...
LAZWELL feat. Lady Chi (JGB) + Special guests Lantz Lazwell is a larger-than-life figure, part guitar hero, part comic book character, who fronts his band, LAZWELL (formerly Lantz Lazwell & The Vibe Tribe). Audiences have no choice but to throw caution to the wind as LAZWELL leads you through a multi-layered, poly-textural labyrinth of funky,...
Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring the iconic trio of Lavay Smith, Danny Armstrong, and Chris Siebert! Vocalist Lavay Smith delivers sultry, classic jazz and blues alongside the powerful trombone and vocals of Danny Armstrong. Musical director Chris Siebert on the house Hammond organ.
Eddie Mininfield, known as Eddie M, is an American musician. As a saxophonist, he was a member of Sheila E‘s touring band, and also toured with Prince on his Purple Rain Tour. Since the early 1980s, Eddie has toured/performed and recorded with artists such as Stevie Nicks, Aretha Franklin, Verdine White, Beyoncé, Eric Benét, Teena Marie, Wayman Tisdale, Stevie Wonder, Paula Abdul, Jesse Johnson, Acoustic Alchemy, Martha Munizzi, Yolanda Adams and others. Eddie M is...
Jazz Mafia and vocalist Tiffany Austin return to Keys Bistro with a fresh set of music that reflects years of collaboration and shared creativity. The performance blends their original compositions with innovative arrangements of seldom-heard jazz gems. Tiffany’s artistry goes beyond singing melodies—she improvises, performs vocalise versions of hard-swinging classics, and even becomes part of...
Earl Thomas Bluestory Telling A New Story About the Blues Step into Bluestory — the electrifying new production by Earl Thomas Created exclusively for the Biscuits & Blues intimate cabaret setting, Thomas strips the blues to its bare soul and rebuilds it as pure theatre. With acoustic slide guitar, stand up bass, drums, and harmonica,...
Get ready to move with Dr. Mojo (also known as The Mojo Band) at Tupelo. A veteran force in the San Francisco music scene, this ensemble specializes in a "crowd-pleasing" blend of soulful grooves and high-octane R&B. Known for their incredible musicianship and infectious energy, Dr. Mojo turns every performance into a celebration, delivering a...
“Singer Tyreek McDole became the second man to win the annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. (2023)” - Michael Barris, Downbeat Magazine HVLT is a forward-thinking electric ensemble that explores modern hip-hop, pop, R&B, and folk through the improvisational language and discipline of jazz. Rooted in deep musicianship and collective listening, the band reimagines...
David Blood is well-known in the North Beach and Tenderloin music communities for his versatile musicianship and his role in the Unauthorized Rolling Stones. His style is deeply rooted in the gritty traditions of San Francisco blues and rock 'n' roll. Whether leading his own group or anchoring a pro jam, his performances are characterized...
