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...
Jazz Mafia teams up with the Hogan Brothers for a tribute to Herbie Hancock’s electric 1970s era, performing music from Head Huntersand Thrust along with other selections from that period. Head Hunters (1973) and Thrust (1974) were recorded in the Bay Area and helped redefine jazz fusion with their deep grooves, layered rhythms, and forward-looking...
Two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia and Quentin Navia are joined by master violinist Georges Lammam, dancers and dancing. Their performances blend the charango (a traditional ten-string instrument), haunting sounds of panpipes (zampoñas) and notched flutes (kena) with high-energy rhythms. You don’t need a plane ticket to experience a "little piece of South American carnaval,"...
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....
Jazz Mafia teams up with the Hogan Brothers for a tribute to Herbie Hancock’s electric 1970s era, performing music from Head Huntersand Thrust along with other selections from that period. Head Hunters (1973) and Thrust (1974) were recorded in the Bay Area and helped redefine jazz fusion with their deep grooves, layered rhythms, and forward-looking...
Shad Harris is a versatile multi-instrumentalist and blues vocalist based in California, renowned for his soulful keytar performances and leadership of The Groovenators, a band blending West Coast blues with funk. With a career spanning back to 1966, he has played with legends like Etta James and Charlie Musselwhite. He performs regularly in San Francisco...
Get ready to hit the dance floor as Cougar Unleashed brings the best of the Bay Area’s funky soul and R&B to Tupelo. Led by the charismatic Rhonda "Cougar" Crouch, this powerhouse ensemble is known for its high-octane "party band" energy and a setlist that spans from soulful deep-cuts to classic rock anthems. This is...
Experience the ultimate "living theater" of North Beach as The Magic School Busk takes up their weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window. Positioned at the vibrant, sun-soaked corner of Stockton and Columbus, this high-energy busking collective captures the spontaneous spirit of the neighborhood. The performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and...
North Beach New Orleans
This masterfully rich instrumentation, is both complex and precise, gritty and hot. The Samurai Gypsies are taking their music with african, flamenco, latin and jazz roots into some deliciously sexy and cerebral places. Join us for a great night of music 4-7pm. https://youtu.be/GR8VfcFeEq4
The Dave Matthews Blues Band was established in 2002 by David S. Matthews, an East Bay harmonica player (since 1982). The band plays standard blues covers such as “Sweet Home Chicago” in addition to well-known dance tunes like “I’ll Take You There,” and “Feeling Allright.” Aubrey Rose - Guitar David Matthews - Harmonica/Vocals Felix Bannon...
Best known for her iconic 1970s hit, “Band of Gold,” Freda Payne is a Detroit native whose vocal talents were discovered early in her life. From singing at local events and appearing on television talent shows, including Ted Mack’s Original Amateur Hour, she joined The Don Larges Make Way for Youth radio show at just...
