Steve Lucky and Miss Carmen Getit are the dynamic leaders of the Oakland-based jump-swing band, Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums. Renowned for their high-energy performances, they blend vintage jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, and '50s R&B into a theatrical and often humorous stage show.
Wobbly World members are distinguished musicians from around the world who left their country for the American dream, became citizens, and fully embraced the spirit of freedom and American traditions. We believe in the power of collaboration, unity, and equality and live and breathe it in our daily lives. We are musicians and singers from...
Colin Douglas | Drums Jesus Diaz | Percussion Kasey Knudsen | Alto Adam Theis | Trombone Kai Lyons | Tuitar Sam Bevan | Bass Sam Bevan is a versatile bassist known for his warm tone, deep groove, and lyrical sensibility. Active across jazz, soul, and improvised music scenes, he is a sought-after collaborator who brings...
II Funk ky Shu’s wit Nu Soles is a powerhouse R&B, soul, and funk ensemble that has become a cornerstone of the North Beach live music scene. Led by the deep, rhythmic grooves of Shepard on bass and the commanding, soulful vocals of Tambora, the band is celebrated for their "all-killer, no-filler" sets. Whether they...
SGT. SPLENDOR Sgt. Splendor works from the groove up, fueled by chemistry, curiosity, and serious musicianship. Centered around Kate Vargas and Eric McFadden, the band blends the elastic, communal pulse of Sly and the Family Stone, the raw emotional authority of PJ Harvey, and the loose-limbed swagger of The Rolling Stones into a sound that’s exciting, exploratory, and sharply focused. Vargas delivers vocals...
“Every song is a work of art in Champian’s hands and voice” (the Aboslute Sound). Her “galvanizing presence” (the New Yorker) and her alluring musical presentation have made her “a charming young steward of the mainstream Jazz tradition.” (The New York Times) Born in Norman Oklahoma in 1985, Champian is recognized as the “most gifted...
The big guy from out West and larger than life energy (he’s also 6’5’) performer, guitarist, singer, banjoist, songwriter, composer, entertainer, musical historian and teacher Mitch Polzak wears his heart on his sleeve and his playing in his heart. Polzak performs rockabilly and 60’s country music with the religious fervor of Jerry Lee Lewis and...
Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...
Colin Douglas | Drums Jesus Diaz | Percussion Kasey Knudsen | Alto Adam Theis | Trombone Kai Lyons | Tuitar Sam Bevan | Bass Sam Bevan is a versatile bassist known for his warm tone, deep groove, and lyrical sensibility. Active across jazz, soul, and improvised music scenes, he is a sought-after collaborator who brings...
Transport yourself to the Rive Gauche without leaving Fillmore Street. Chouquet's invites you to experience "Jazz on the Patio," a long-standing neighborhood tradition that pairs world-class live music with the breezy elegance of a classic French bistro. Set against the backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most iconic shopping corridors, this event offers a high-fidelity...
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...
The Lucky Horseshoe hosts its long-standing Bluegrass Jam every Sunday afternoon. Unlike a typical circle jam, this is a unique "performance" jam where musicians take to the stage to play into microphones for a live crowd. It’s an intermediate-to-advanced level session that brings together the best of the Bay Area’s roots and bluegrass community, turning...
