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SUMMARY:Joe Block Open Heart Trio
DESCRIPTION:“Block generates excitement that emanates from something hidden within him that is ready to come into being. He could be compared with the young Herbie Hancock whose early risk taking and imagination would keep expanding throughout his legendary career.”\n-All About Jazz \n“Joe Block possesses an ultra sophisticated\, richly textured and deeply personal harmonic palette like none other. He is a vital and most welcome new voice in music who’s already extending the profound documented legacy of how beautiful a piano can sound.”\n-Benny Green \nJoe Block is a Steinway Artist and award-winning pianist\, composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, and musical director from Philadelphia\, PA. Classically trained from the age of two\, he later discovered a deep passion for jazz and went on to study at Columbia University and The Juilliard School. Now based in New York City\, Block has quickly become one of the most sought-after musicians of his generation\, performing and touring internationally with artists including Wynton Marsalis\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Gary Bartz\, and Leslie Odom\, Jr. His work has taken him to many of the world’s most revered stages\, among them Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, Lincoln Center\, and the Apollo Theater. \nRecognized by Jazz at Lincoln Center as one of “jazz’s most promising young composers\,” Block is the recipient of the 2024 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award and was a semi-finalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition. He leads his own ensembles—the Open Heart Trio and the Joe Block Quintet—dedicated to presenting his original compositions\, and is a frequent musical director for projects at Jazz at Lincoln Center. \nIn 2025\, Block served as associate musical director and pianist for George Clooney’s Good Night\, and Good Luck on Broadway\, and most recently was musical director for Ornada\, the award-winning Armada Skis feature film accompanied by a live original score. \nBand Lineup:\nJoe Block – piano\nPaul Sikivie – bass\nJerome Gillespie – drums
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/joe-block-open-heart-trio/2026-01-09/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, 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-2/2026-01-09/
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-2/2026-01-09/
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-2/2026-01-09/
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-5/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 1232 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Charles Unger Experience
DESCRIPTION:Charles Unger | Sax\nSue Crossman | Piano\nJoe Nemzer| Bass\nTony “Steamroller” Coleman | Drums
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/charles-unger-experience/2026-01-09/1/
LOCATION:Mr. Tipples\, 39 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:The Orphans
DESCRIPTION:Jon Lawton is one of the best Folk\, Blues\, Americana singer/songwriters you’ve never heard of. He has been writing\, recording and performing for decades. Jon plays an always interesting blend of original and traditional blues\, country and folk music. Big Bill Broonzy\, Brownie McGhee\, John Lee Hooker\, Hank Snow\, Steve Earle\, Pete Seeger\, and Merle Haggard are significant influences for him. During his show Jon will rotate from National Steel\, 12-string\, 6-string guitars and banjo. Jon’s old-style guitar (and banjo!) technique\, plaintively conversational vocal style and dynamic ability to move seamlessly through rags\, stomps\, and his own observational tunes have marked him as a modern songster who makes tradition come alive every time he performs. \nMike Phillips – Bass\nJon Lawton – Guitar/Vocals\nScotty Griffin – Drums
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/the-orphans-3/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 1232 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Joe Block Open Heart Trio
DESCRIPTION:“Block generates excitement that emanates from something hidden within him that is ready to come into being. He could be compared with the young Herbie Hancock whose early risk taking and imagination would keep expanding throughout his legendary career.”\n-All About Jazz \n“Joe Block possesses an ultra sophisticated\, richly textured and deeply personal harmonic palette like none other. He is a vital and most welcome new voice in music who’s already extending the profound documented legacy of how beautiful a piano can sound.”\n-Benny Green \nJoe Block is a Steinway Artist and award-winning pianist\, composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, and musical director from Philadelphia\, PA. Classically trained from the age of two\, he later discovered a deep passion for jazz and went on to study at Columbia University and The Juilliard School. Now based in New York City\, Block has quickly become one of the most sought-after musicians of his generation\, performing and touring internationally with artists including Wynton Marsalis\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Gary Bartz\, and Leslie Odom\, Jr. His work has taken him to many of the world’s most revered stages\, among them Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, Lincoln Center\, and the Apollo Theater. \nRecognized by Jazz at Lincoln Center as one of “jazz’s most promising young composers\,” Block is the recipient of the 2024 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award and was a semi-finalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition. He leads his own ensembles—the Open Heart Trio and the Joe Block Quintet—dedicated to presenting his original compositions\, and is a frequent musical director for projects at Jazz at Lincoln Center. \nIn 2025\, Block served as associate musical director and pianist for George Clooney’s Good Night\, and Good Luck on Broadway\, and most recently was musical director for Ornada\, the award-winning Armada Skis feature film accompanied by a live original score. \nBand Lineup:\nJoe Block – piano\nPaul Sikivie – bass\nJerome Gillespie – drums
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/joe-block-open-heart-trio/2026-01-08/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Smith Dobson Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Bay Area multi-instrumentalist Smith Dobson continues the Horns of SF series at Keys Jazz Bistro on the saxophone\, with his long-running quartet\, featuring Keith Saunders on piano\, Eric Markowitz on bass\, and Tony Johnson on drums. The quartet\, which held court every Tuesday for nearly a decade at the now defunct Club Deluxe\, will be exploring material from the great American songbook\, as well as bebop classics and originals.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/smith-dobson-quartet/2026-01-08/2/
LOCATION:Keys Jazz Bistro\, 498 Broadway\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Arnie Sainz Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Arnie Sainz is a pianist\, composer\, and educator based in New York City. Drawing inspiration from his firm roots in the San Francisco Bay Area\, Arnie’s voice spans ensembles and genres\, finding his footing in both large-scale new music compositions and intimate improvised music settings. He stays active as a leader and a sideman all around NYC\, performing at notable venues including Dizzy’s Club\, Bar Bayeux\, Jazz Club at the Aman\,  Arthur’s Tavern\, and many more. His debut trio album Darts was released by Adhyâropa Records in June 2023\, featuring Marshal Herridge\, Tony Moreno\, and a fresh lineup of energetic original compositions. Arnie’s upcoming septet album Driftwood Children is set to release soon on Pinch Records\, featuring saxophonist Billy Drewes and trombonist Alan Ferber. Also set to debut live in 2025 is the Arnie Sainz-Michael Dudley Jazz Orchestra\, awardee of the 2024 New Music USA Creator Fund. \nArnie is an adjunct faculty member at New York University’s Steinhardt School\, and is a member of the BMI Jazz Composer’s Workshop. \nAlistair Johnston | Saxophone\nRobert Papacica | Guitar\nArnie Sainz | Piano\nIsaac Coyle | Bass\nMalachi Whitson | Drums
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/arnie-sainz-quintet/2026-01-08/2/
LOCATION:Mr. Tipples\, 39 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Magic School Busk
DESCRIPTION:Magic School Busk is a hard hitting dance band performing original arrangements of both classic and contemporary hits. \nThe band plays Funk\, R&B\, Neo Soul and also sprinkles in a dash of Afrocuban zest in their set. \nWhen they’re not playing music\, you can catch the band playing football in the middle of the street or engaging in a smorgasbord of other intriguing extracurriculars.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/magic-school-busk/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Local Edition\, 691 Market St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Izze Stein
DESCRIPTION:zze Stein is a singer-songwriter driven by a deep desire to connect the world and help others heal. Born on the stages and jazz clubs of New York City\, Izze is an unsigned independent artist who has made frequent appearances at Birdland Jazz Club\, the Apollo Theater\, and Wallace Lounge while opening for many soul artists\, including Adi Oasis at Palm Heights in the Cayman Islands. In addition\, Izze is part of Hometowne Music Group\, a Nashville-based writing & publishing company. \nA musician\, lyricist\, pianist\, and singer with a limitless vocal range\, Izze is currently on an international tour promoting her debut solo album\, Questions\, which she released earlier this year. Rising Australian sensation EMEREE produced the album\, as both artists build their momentum in the Jazz and R&B scenes. Follow Izze on all social media platforms @izzestein!
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/izze-stein/
LOCATION:Dawn Club\, 10 Annie St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, 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/2026-01-08/
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/2026-01-08/
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/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Santana Band Keyboardist David K Mathews & Friends: featuring vocalist Kim Nalley
DESCRIPTION:Santana Band Keyboardist returns to Stookey’s Blue Room with a trio\, including Drummer Jason Lewis\, Bassist Dewayne Pate\, and featuring Jazz Vocalist Kim Nalley.  \nTwo sets 7:30-8:45pm and 9-10:45pm.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/santana-band-keyboardist-david-k-mathews-friends-featuring-vocalist-kim-nalley/
LOCATION:Stookey’s Blue Room\, 891 Bush St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T190000
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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/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Sheba Piano Lounge\, 1419 Filmore St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Smith Dobson Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Bay Area multi-instrumentalist Smith Dobson continues the Horns of SF series at Keys Jazz Bistro on the saxophone\, with his long-running quartet\, featuring Keith Saunders on piano\, Eric Markowitz on bass\, and Tony Johnson on drums. The quartet\, which held court every Tuesday for nearly a decade at the now defunct Club Deluxe\, will be exploring material from the great American songbook\, as well as bebop classics and originals.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/smith-dobson-quartet/2026-01-08/1/
LOCATION:Keys Jazz Bistro\, 498 Broadway\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T201500
DTSTAMP:20260404T023526
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SUMMARY:Joe Block Open Heart Trio
DESCRIPTION:“Block generates excitement that emanates from something hidden within him that is ready to come into being. He could be compared with the young Herbie Hancock whose early risk taking and imagination would keep expanding throughout his legendary career.”\n-All About Jazz \n“Joe Block possesses an ultra sophisticated\, richly textured and deeply personal harmonic palette like none other. He is a vital and most welcome new voice in music who’s already extending the profound documented legacy of how beautiful a piano can sound.”\n-Benny Green \nJoe Block is a Steinway Artist and award-winning pianist\, composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, and musical director from Philadelphia\, PA. Classically trained from the age of two\, he later discovered a deep passion for jazz and went on to study at Columbia University and The Juilliard School. Now based in New York City\, Block has quickly become one of the most sought-after musicians of his generation\, performing and touring internationally with artists including Wynton Marsalis\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Gary Bartz\, and Leslie Odom\, Jr. His work has taken him to many of the world’s most revered stages\, among them Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, Lincoln Center\, and the Apollo Theater. \nRecognized by Jazz at Lincoln Center as one of “jazz’s most promising young composers\,” Block is the recipient of the 2024 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award and was a semi-finalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition. He leads his own ensembles—the Open Heart Trio and the Joe Block Quintet—dedicated to presenting his original compositions\, and is a frequent musical director for projects at Jazz at Lincoln Center. \nIn 2025\, Block served as associate musical director and pianist for George Clooney’s Good Night\, and Good Luck on Broadway\, and most recently was musical director for Ornada\, the award-winning Armada Skis feature film accompanied by a live original score. \nBand Lineup:\nJoe Block – piano\nPaul Sikivie – bass\nJerome Gillespie – drums
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/joe-block-open-heart-trio/2026-01-08/1/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T201500
DTSTAMP:20260404T023526
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T181757Z
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SUMMARY:Arnie Sainz Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Arnie Sainz is a pianist\, composer\, and educator based in New York City. Drawing inspiration from his firm roots in the San Francisco Bay Area\, Arnie’s voice spans ensembles and genres\, finding his footing in both large-scale new music compositions and intimate improvised music settings. He stays active as a leader and a sideman all around NYC\, performing at notable venues including Dizzy’s Club\, Bar Bayeux\, Jazz Club at the Aman\,  Arthur’s Tavern\, and many more. His debut trio album Darts was released by Adhyâropa Records in June 2023\, featuring Marshal Herridge\, Tony Moreno\, and a fresh lineup of energetic original compositions. Arnie’s upcoming septet album Driftwood Children is set to release soon on Pinch Records\, featuring saxophonist Billy Drewes and trombonist Alan Ferber. Also set to debut live in 2025 is the Arnie Sainz-Michael Dudley Jazz Orchestra\, awardee of the 2024 New Music USA Creator Fund. \nArnie is an adjunct faculty member at New York University’s Steinhardt School\, and is a member of the BMI Jazz Composer’s Workshop. \nAlistair Johnston | Saxophone\nRobert Papacica | Guitar\nArnie Sainz | Piano\nIsaac Coyle | Bass\nMalachi Whitson | Drums
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/arnie-sainz-quintet/2026-01-08/1/
LOCATION:Mr. Tipples\, 39 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023526
CREATED:20251014T214002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T024022Z
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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/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Scopo Divino\, 2800 California St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023526
CREATED:20251101T201052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T204432Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Thursday Band
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Thursday Band is a San Francisco-based blues and rock group known for lively performances at The Saloon. Led by Mike Dingle on guitar and vocals\, with Mike McKevit on lead guitar and vocals\, they deliver classic rock and blues covers alongside original tunes\, energizing audiences with their tight\, soulful sound. \nMark Yee – Sax/Keyboard\nMike McKevitt – Lead Guitar\nMike Dingle – Rhythm Guitar/Vocals\nBruce Slesinger – Drums\nBruce Ducheneaux – Bass
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/3rd-thursday-band-7/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 1232 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T013000
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SUMMARY:The Door Slammers
DESCRIPTION: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 Johnny Nitro’s legacy with passionate live shows that keep the spirit of classic blues alive.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/the-door-slammers-10/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 1232 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T211500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023526
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T225214Z
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SUMMARY:Isaias Medellin's Solar X-Tet
DESCRIPTION:Solar X-Tet is an experimental\, progressive jazz collective centered around the compositions and drumming of Isaias Medellin.\nOriginally from San Antonio\, Texas\, Isaias Medellin relocated to Oakland in 2024 and has quickly made a name for himself in the Bay Area as one of the most unique and intense voices on the drum set. Previous to Solar X-Tet\, Isaias released the album\, Pure Deliverance\, in 2021 on the LA label Minaret Records as the bandleader of his own group\, “Medellin Collection.” Blending the sounds of 1970’s Afro-Brazilian avant garde jazz fusion\, progressive rock\, and electronic experimentalism\, Isaias Medellin’s Solar X-Tet is an exploration and expression of love and pain through collective improvisation. \nBand Lineup:\nChili Corder\, Guitar\nShangyu Hsu\, EWI\nJulian Lopez\, Keys\nAustin West\, Bass\nIsaias Medellin\, Drum
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/isaias-medellins-solar-x-tet/2026-01-07/2/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023526
CREATED:20260107T234557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T234557Z
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SUMMARY:Patrick Wolff’s Organization Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Patrick Wolff’s newest band is a swinging organ quartet that draws from the style of the late 50s/early 60s collaborations of Shirley Scott/ “Lockjaw” Davis and Lod Donaldson/ Big John Patton. Featuring two of the Bay’s experts in this idiom\, pianist/organist Adam Shulman and guitarist Jack Tone Riordan and the talented up and coming drummer Miles Turk\, this band grooves hard through repertoire classic and unexpected. \nSaxophones- Patrick Wolff \nGuitar- Jack Tone Riordan \nOrgan- Adam Shulman \nDrums- Miles Turk
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/patrick-wolffs-organization-quartet/2026-01-07/2/
LOCATION:Keys Jazz Bistro\, 498 Broadway\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023526
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T181819Z
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SUMMARY:David K Mathews Quintet
DESCRIPTION:David K Mathews | Piano\nDewayne Pate | Bass\nKevin Hayes | Drums\nTony Lindsay | Vocals
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/david-k-mathews-quintet/2026-01-07/2/
LOCATION:Mr. Tipples\, 39 Fell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T235900
DTSTAMP:20260404T023526
CREATED:20260104T200343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T200352Z
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SUMMARY:Levit-Behrman Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Saxophonist Jesse Levit and trumpeter Joel Behrman have teamed up on an exciting new project introducing fresh and powerful original music to the stage. After playing together in various groups around town they discovered a shared interest in presenting repertoire sourced by themselves and by current musicians they’ve found incredibly inspiring. “The challenge that arises from this kind of endeavor is that this is music you can’t just throw it together in a sound check before the gig\,” says Behrman\, “we’ve committed to working this music outside of the club and coming in super tight”
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/levit-behrman-quintet/
LOCATION:Dawn Club\, 10 Annie St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023526
CREATED:20260115T200849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T052158Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:This is a drop in jazz jam session\, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/jazz-jam-session-2/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Stookey’s Blue Room\, 891 Bush St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T023526
CREATED:20260103T203038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T203038Z
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SUMMARY:Josh Gelfand
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening of versatile piano and soulful vocals with Josh Gelfand at the historic Comstock Saloon. \nNestled at the crossroads of North Beach and the Financial District\, the Comstock Saloon provides the perfect turn-of-the-century backdrop for Gelfand’s eclectic style. Known to many in the San Francisco bar scene as a premier whiskey educator and spirit guide\, Gelfand is equally at home behind the keys\, where he has earned a reputation for holding court with a blend of jazz\, rock\, and soul. \nHis performances are often interactive and engaging\, featuring everything from polished jazz standards to inventive covers of pop and rock favorites. Whether he is delivering a tender ballad or a high-energy anthem\, Gelfand’s style is defined by a deep sense of hospitality and musicality\, making it an ideal soundtrack for a mid-week night out in one of the city’s most storied lounges.
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/josh-gelfand/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T230000
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SUMMARY:The Editorials
DESCRIPTION:Various young Bay Area musicians come together for live Jazz at Local Edition!
URL:https://northbeachlive.com/event/the-editorials-2/
LOCATION:Local Edition\, 691 Market St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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