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SUMMARY:Barbara Gainer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of sophisticated Blues and Jazz with the wonderful Barbara Gainer at Sheba Piano Lounge! \nOn Friday\, December 12\, from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm\, the intimate setting of Sheba Piano Lounge will be graced by the Bay Area’s own Barbara Gainer. A captivating vocalist and familiar voice from her time as a DJ on KPOO radio\, Barbara Gainer is a true connoisseur of classic American music. \nHer performances are a smooth\, soulful journey through the heart of the genres. You can expect a repertoire built on classic Jazz standards and powerful Blues numbers\, delivered with a voice that is rich\, expressive\, and deeply rooted in the traditions of the genre. \nSettle in for a wonderful three hours of authentic\, heartfelt music that provides the perfect soundtrack for a relaxed Friday night.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/barbara-gainer/
LOCATION:Sheba Piano Lounge\, 1419 Filmore St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Jazz Mafia’s Holiday Heist
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Mafia’s Holiday Heist featuring Trance Thompson (vocals)\, Nataly Michelle Wright (vocals)\, Adam Theis (trombone & bass)\, Tommy Occhiuto (sax)\, Kevin Wong (keys)\, and Darian Gray (drums)\n‘Tis the season—for a heist. Jazz Mafia’s Holiday Heist is a holiday show for people who don’t usually like holiday shows. Blurring the lines between jazz\, soul\, funk\, and the unexpected\, the band dives deep into genre-bending arrangements that turn familiar melodies inside out and spotlight lesser-known holiday gems rarely heard on stage.\nFronted by Trance Thompson and Nataly Michelle Wright\, the group strikes a perfect balance between adventurous instrumental explorations and soulful\, powerhouse vocals. This isn’t background music for wrapping presents—it’s a reimagined holiday soundtrack from one of the Bay Area’s most inventive ensembles.\nNow celebrating 25 years of fearless creativity\, Jazz Mafia continues to twist traditions into something new\, dynamic\, and delightfully unpredictable.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/jazz-mafias-holiday-heist/2025-12-12/1/
LOCATION:Keys Jazz Bistro\, 498 Broadway\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Hipsteria
DESCRIPTION:Hipsteria is one of San Francisco’s favorite jazz\, soul and party bands! Members of Hipsteria have included some of music’s legendary musicians! \nFeaturing “Tender Tim” on drums and some vocals Hipsteria plays every Friday at Etcetera Wine bar.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/hipsteria-2/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Etcetera\, 795 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Magic School Busk
DESCRIPTION:The Magic School Busk holds weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window at the corner of Stockton and Columbus. This high‑energy busking collective has become one of North Beach’s unofficial “resident joy‑makers\,” blurring the line between band and audience as people pause\, sing along\, or dance on the sidewalk. Whether you are enjoying a gin tonic on the Red Window’s outdoor patio or just walking by with a cannoli in hand\, the Busk provides a genuine North Beach experience. \n\nAbout The Magic School Busk\nBorn from the city’s post-pandemic street-side revival\, The Magic School Busk is a collective of veteran Bay Area musicians dedicated to the art of public performance. They emphasize the acoustic and the authentic\, eschewing heavy amplification for the natural resonance of brass\, strings\, and woodwinds. Often featuring members from some of the city’s most popular jazz and swing outfits\, the “Busk” is celebrated for its ability to read a crowd and create a party out of thin air. They represent the best of San Francisco’s musical resilience—keeping the city’s culture loud\, proud\, and accessible to everyone on the street. \n 
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/magic-school-busk-2/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Red Window\, 500 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Katy Stephan
DESCRIPTION:Katy Stephan’s residency at Comstock Saloon turns the room into a small\, candlelit listening space. At the piano she blends jazz‑inflected originals with reimagined standards and art‑pop tunes\, her clear\, expressive voice sitting right on top of the clink of glassware and low conversation. It’s an intimate\, song‑forward set that feels equally at home as a soundscape for cocktails or as a close‑up performance for guests who want to lean in and really listen.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/kathy-stephan-2/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Mike Henderson
DESCRIPTION:Mike Henderson\, dubbed “the Blues Professor” by John Lee Hooker\, is a veteran blues guitarist\, singer\, and bandleader who holds a monthly afternoon slot at The Saloon\, San Francisco’s oldest bar. His sets lean into electric Chicago and West Coast blues\, with lived‑in vocals and sharp guitar work. It’s barroom blues at close range. \n 
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/mike-henderson-5/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 1232 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Lucky Losers
DESCRIPTION:The Lucky Losers are San Francisco’s premier six-piece blues-soul band. Fronted by fiery Dallas-raised vocalist Cathy Lemons and New Jersey harmonica master/vocalist Phil Berkowitz\, the group delivers a throwback mix of blues\, soul\, rock\, gospel\, and Americana with impassioned vocals and electrifying interplay. \nLucky Losers\nJon Otis – Drums\nEdgar San Gabriel – Bass\nChris Burns – Keyboard\nCathy Lemons – Vocals\nSimon Govan-Smith – Guitar\nPhil Berkowitz – Harmonica/Vocals
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/lucky-losers-5/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 1232 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Matt Berkeley Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:A wide-ranging night of musical and comic performances led by Matt Berkeley at Tupelo. \nMatt Berkeley & The Electric Folk is a San Francisco Bay Area-based group known for playing a mix of “dubfunk Soul music”. The band features Matt Berkeley on keyboards and vocals\, along with a rotating lineup that includes musicians like Dylan Greengard on guitar and Nate Pedley on bass.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/matt-berkeley-variety-show-3/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Tupelo\, 1337 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Steve Lucky’s Hammond Cheese Combo
DESCRIPTION:Best known as the leader of the Bay Area’s acclaimed swing and jump-blues band Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums\, Steve Lucky brings his signature energy and showmanship to the The Hammond Cheese Combo. Drawn to the soulful sound of the Hammond B3\, Lucky began playing organ in 1995 and quickly discovered a natural affinity for the instrument. His soulful\, blues-infused approach anchors the Combo’s vibrant soul-jazz sound. Lucky is joined by guitarist and vocalist Carmen Getit\, whose distinctive guitar work and captivating vocals have earned wide recognition from critics and audiences alike. The ensemble also features tenor saxophone phenom Kamrin Ortiz and drummer Greg Wyser-Pratte\, known both for his dynamic performances and his TED Talk appearance on the art of improvisation. Together\, the quartet delivers a delightfully engaging blend of original compositions\, groovy soul-jazz\, and unexpected musical twists\, keeping audiences smiling and swinging.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/steve-luckys-hammond-cheese-combo/2025-12-11/2/
LOCATION:Keys Jazz Bistro\, 498 Broadway\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Ghost Town Messengers\, Jazz Trio
DESCRIPTION:Ghost Town Messengers is a guitar trio from San Francisco\, CA. Driving jazz fusion with a particularly groove oriented and instrumentally rich approach.  \nAll seasoned jazz session players the Ghost Town Messengers have been playing together in different combos and pickup gigs for decades.  Wishing to focus on the guitar trio format\, their music emotes through selective chops and lyrical solo sections that ebb and flow like the tide of the SF Bay.  Their original compositions bring to life Ernest Ranglin\,  Pat Metheny and Jon Scofield while subtly drifting into their own lane.   \nDAVID WRIGHT-guitar\nCHRIS GAMPER-drums\nJONATHAN BARKIN-bass
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/ghost-town-messengers-jazz-trio-2/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:The Royale\, 800 Post St\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Mae Powell Jazz Quartet Holiday Show!
DESCRIPTION:SF based indie soul/jazz vocalist and bandleader Mae Powell returns to Specs\, performing her take on classic jazz standards with a killer band! Check out her solo project here \nMae Powell is a Bay Area based jazz singer that brings a mellow atmosphere and classic vintage vibes to any space. She plays a mixture of jazz standards and bossa nova\, channeling favorites from the past with songs from Ella Fitzgerald\, Astrud Gilberto\, and Billie Holiday. Some past performances include sold out shows at Mr. Tipples\, Specs’ 12 Adler Cafe\, The Page\, Woods Taproom\, Arcana\, and the Golden Gate Park Boathouse
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/mae-powell-jazz-quartet-holiday-show/
LOCATION:Specs’ Twelve Adler Museum Cafe\, 12 Saroyan Pl\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Live Music at the Lion’s Den
DESCRIPTION:Step into the vibrant heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown and discover Lion’s Den Bar and Lounge\, your ultimate destination for electrifying nightlife and unforgettable experiences. With an irresistible fusion of Asian-inspired cocktails\, pulsating beats\, and a captivating ambiance\, Lion’s Den sets the stage for a night you won’t soon forget.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/live-music-at-the-lions-den/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Lion’s Den\, 57 Wentworth Pl\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Live Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Paris 75’s rotating jazz bands turn this corner of North Beach into a little slice of the Left Bank. Each week a different small ensemble—trios\, quartets\, and vocal groups—leans into swing\, standards\, and café‑style jazz that pairs naturally with wine\, cocktails\, charcuterie\, and late‑night conversation. The vibe is intimate and unhurried: close‑up solos\, brushed drums\, and melodies that drift through the room while guests linger over another round.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/live-jazz/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Paris 75\, 515 Broadway\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Katy Stephan
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Stephan brings torch songs\, swing standards\, and a touch of twang to the Comstock Saloon’s polished‑but‑raucous barroom. Her voice leans into the room’s natural reverb\, floating over brushed drums\, piano\, and upright bass while cocktails clink and the lights stay low. Expect classic tunes\, a few deep‑cut surprises\, and the kind of between‑song banter that makes the band feel like part of the crowd. It’s the perfect soundtrack for settling into a leather booth\, ordering something stirred\, and letting the night stretch out a little longer than you planned.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/kathy-stephan/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Trio Côtier
DESCRIPTION:Settle into a night of cool\, sophisticated jazz with Trio Côtier at Sheba Lounge this evening! \nTrio Cotier is a Bay Area favorite known for their refined take on the classic jazz piano trio format. They bring an easy elegance to the room\, blending equal parts swing\, Latin\, and traditional jazz textures. Their sound is both timeless and stylish\, often featuring lyrical piano work\, supple bass lines\, and an impeccable groove. \nThe trio specializes in jazz standards for a “cocktail vibe\,” creating music that enhances the experience without overpowering conversation—perfect for a relaxed evening of drinks and company. \nJoin us for three hours of vibrant\, world-class jazz in one of the city’s favorite live music spots!
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/trio-cotier/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Sheba Piano Lounge\, 1419 Filmore St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Steve Lucky’s Hammond Cheese Combo
DESCRIPTION:Best known as the leader of the Bay Area’s acclaimed swing and jump-blues band Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums\, Steve Lucky brings his signature energy and showmanship to the The Hammond Cheese Combo. Drawn to the soulful sound of the Hammond B3\, Lucky began playing organ in 1995 and quickly discovered a natural affinity for the instrument. His soulful\, blues-infused approach anchors the Combo’s vibrant soul-jazz sound. Lucky is joined by guitarist and vocalist Carmen Getit\, whose distinctive guitar work and captivating vocals have earned wide recognition from critics and audiences alike. The ensemble also features tenor saxophone phenom Kamrin Ortiz and drummer Greg Wyser-Pratte\, known both for his dynamic performances and his TED Talk appearance on the art of improvisation. Together\, the quartet delivers a delightfully engaging blend of original compositions\, groovy soul-jazz\, and unexpected musical twists\, keeping audiences smiling and swinging.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/steve-luckys-hammond-cheese-combo/2025-12-11/3/
LOCATION:Keys Jazz Bistro\, 498 Broadway\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:AK Trio
DESCRIPTION:AK Trio – Saxophone Live Jazz & Brazilian Music. Great Saxophonist Aaron Kranzler will be in the house with his Trio for some live Jazz & Brazilian Music on Wednesday’s at Etcetera Wine bar.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/ak-trio/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Etcetera\, 795 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Latin Jazz with Viajo de la Musica
DESCRIPTION:​Viajó de la Música celebrates Latin Jazz with Saxophonist Renner leads this jazz quartet\, featuring educated\, creative\, and expressive musicians primarily from the East Bay. Viva Bossa Nova!
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/latin-jazz-with-viajo-de-la-musica/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Scopo Divino\, 2800 California St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Music @ Capo’s
DESCRIPTION:Rotating bands every Thursday at Capo’s from 6-9.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/music-capos-5/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Capo’s\, 641 Vallejo St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:G Riders
DESCRIPTION:The G-Riders are a San Francisco-based ensemble composed of veteran musicians from the Bay Area blues and gospel-soul communities. \nTakezo (Guitar/Vocals): Leads the group with a focus on traditional blues and soulful vocal delivery. \nKit Roscoe (Guitar): Provides additional guitar work\, contributing to the band’s layered blues sound. \nDave Mehrwine (Keyboard): Handles the keys\, grounding the group’s arrangements with classic blues textures. \nSteve Hazlewood (Bass): A San Francisco native with nearly 50 years of professional experience\, Hazlewood has previously performed with artists such as Elvin Bishop and Michael Osborn. \nRandy Hayes (Drums): A seasoned drummer and North Beach regular who has toured extensively and worked with notable blues figures like Tommy Castro and Coco Montoya.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/g-riders-9/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 1232 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Jose Simioni
DESCRIPTION:Experience the “uniquely Jose” sound as the legendary Jose Simioni takes the stage at Tupelo. A North Beach fixture for over two decades\, Simioni is a self-taught master whose playing defies easy categorization. He eschews traditional licks for a deeply personal\, improvisational style that makes his guitar “sing”—moving seamlessly from floating\, lazy melodies to a rocking\, soulful growl. Whether he is leading his trio or performing solo\, a night with Simioni is a masterclass in musical identity. \nThe Sound: Simioni’s style is a sophisticated\, gritty blend of Jazz\, Blues\, and Rock. Influenced by everyone from Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton to jazz greats like Joe Pass and Jim Hall\, he has synthesized these icons into a sound that is entirely his own. His sets often feature “brilliantly unrecognizable popular tunes” delivered with a level of panache that only a veteran of the Grant Avenue circuit can provide. \nThe North Beach Legacy: Originally arriving from Washington D.C. with nothing but a guitar\, an amp\, and a sleeping bag\, Simioni has since played every imaginable venue in San Francisco. His residencies at Tupelo and the neighboring Saloon have made him a living cornerstone of the city’s blues and jazz tradition. \nIntimate Improvisation: As an artist who values “floating” melodies and spontaneous creation\, Simioni turns the dim\, red-lit atmosphere of Tupelo into an intimate laboratory for sound. His performances are rarely scripted\, favoring the “restless melodicism” that comes from reacting to the room and the rhythm in real-time. \nNo Cover Charge: This world-class display of guitar artistry is open to all patrons with no cover. It is a quintessential North Beach experience: raw\, authentic\, and performed by a musician who has spent thirty years perfecting his craft in the heart of the city. \n\nAbout Jose Simioni\nJose Simioni is a composer and guitarist who has built one of the most respected reputations in the San Francisco music scene. Refusing to sound like a carbon copy of his influences\, he has spent his career developing an “unconventional” technique that prioritizes emotion and original phrasing over standard licks. Usually performing as part of an organ trio—often featuring seasoned pros like Tony Stead on the B3 and Dylan Garrison on drums—Simioni remains a “musician’s musician\,” celebrated for his ability to make even the most familiar standards feel like a brand-new discovery.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/jose-simioni-4/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Tupelo\, 1337 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Christian Sands
DESCRIPTION:Christian Sands\, NORTH AMERICA GRAMMY®\, nominated pianist’s new Mack Avenue concept album journeys through heartbreak and healing Jazz history is filled with stirring torch songs and ballads — brilliant expressions of suffering after love has gone awry. The jazz record shelf even contains some classic album-long explorations of melancholy. But it’s hard to find precedent in pianist CHRISTIAN SANDS’ new Embracing Dawn\, his fifth full-length effort for Mack Avenue Records.\nSands’ LP is nothing less than a cinematic narration of the stages of grief\, crafted by one of jazz’s finest young composers. It’s a “breakup record\,” to be sure — composed while Sands was experiencing the hurt that only a sudden absence of love can deliver — but it’s so much more. In its thoughtfully assembled nine tracks are a group therapy session\, a guide to healing\, and an understanding that Sands’ deeply personal angst could apply to any person who has lost a partner\, a job\, a loved one\, an opportunity\, the list goes on. In other words\, Embracing Dawn is for everyone.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/christian-sands/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Keys Jazz Bistro\, 498 Broadway\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Penisula Project
DESCRIPTION:Eric Shifrin\, piano and vocals\nRick Brown\, trombone\nCarl Herder\, bass\nGarry Williams\, drums
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/penisula-project/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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