Step into the "Golden Era" of Italian music with The Mina Project at the historic North Beach Restaurant. This unique musical tribute celebrates the life and legacy of Mina Mazzini (popularly known as Mina), Italy’s most prolific and iconic singer of the modern era. Set against the restaurant’s white tablecloths and legendary "prosciutto-vault" history, the...
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,...
Lisa Kindred is a renowned blues, folk, and rock singer based in Mill Valley, California, widely admired for her soulful voice and deep connection to blues music. She grew up in Buffalo, New York, and immersed herself in the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s, often sharing the stage with legends like Bob Dylan....
Jose Simioni Trio's improvisational jazz performance at The Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Tony Stead on the organ.
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
For this performance,the Trio breaks from its late night routine to create some midweek magic at Keys! Come hear Keys owner, Simon Rowe with two of the Bay Area’s finest. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Dave Macnab-Guitar, the ebullient Brian Fishler-drums and...
The Peninsula Project brings a high-energy, "jumpin’" jazz experience to the historic Comstock Saloon every Wednesday from 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Led by pianist and vocalist Eric Shifrin, this quartet specializes in a blend of swing, stride, and classic jazz that feels perfectly at home in one of the city’s oldest and most atmospheric...
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,...
For this performance,the Trio breaks from its late night routine to create some midweek magic at Keys! Come hear Keys owner, Simon Rowe with two of the Bay Area’s finest. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Dave Macnab-Guitar, the ebullient Brian Fishler-drums and...
Prepare for a foot-stomping night as San Francisco’s own The Good Bad brings their explosive brand of bluegrass to Tupelo. A staple of the West Coast "Newgrass" scene since 2010, this five-piece ensemble delivers a high-velocity take on traditional string music. Known for their tight vocal harmonies and rowdy stage presence, they turn the standard...
The Door Slammers are the legendary blues-rock band founded by the late Johnny Nitro, a cornerstone of the San Francisco North Beach blues scene. Known for their gritty guitar-driven sound and soulful performances, they played regularly at The Saloon and influenced Bay Area blues for over three decades, mentoring many local musicians. The band continues...
