A cowboy and a samurai walk into a bar…it could happen! Bruce Forman and Akira Tana team up to explore the archetypes, and their relation to the jazz ethos. Expect thrilling improvisation, storytelling, and tons of fun! “Bruce Forman is one of the great lights of our age.” Barney Kessel, Jazz Times A hectic touring...
Patrick Wolff is a saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. He has performed or recorded with Albert "Tootie" Heath, Matt Wilson, Grant Stewart, Louis Moholo-Moholo, George Cables, Dena Derose, and many other jazz greats. Since moving to San Francisco in 2009, Wolff...
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.
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...
Experience an evening of high-energy electric blues and rock with Jesse Cobb at one of San Francisco's most iconic historic venues. Jesse Cobb is a premier electric guitarist based in San Francisco, recognized for his intricate Telecaster work and creative, genre-bending arrangements. Performing with his band, The Golden West, Cobb delivers a unique "rock n...
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...
The legendary Vesuvio Cafe is hosting a special artist reception for Susan Shade, their featured artist for January 2026. This evening event (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM) serves as an official debut for a series of new works that capture the essence of San Francisco’s ever-evolving landscape. Set against the backdrop of the city's most...
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,...
Led by Joe Lococo, the Lucky Strike band is a fixture in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene, known for playing blues, jazz, and rock & roll. The group delivers high-energy performances at established venues, drawing on Lococo's experience as a sideman and bandleader.
