Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers have performed at many of the top festivals and concert venues in the US, Europe, Japan and Canada. They have headlined at Jazz At Lincoln Center on New Year’s Eve, and were featured at the official Oscars after-party in Hollywood. Performing classics and obscure gems from the...
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...
KIANA is a Bay Area singer-songwriter blending soulful vocals with a fresh mix of pop and R&B. Her music captures the quiet intensity of love, growth, and self-reflection-pairing honest lyrics with smooth, expressive melodies. The Savoy Tivoli continues its tradition of showcasing the Bay Area’s best rising talent with a residency featuring the soulful sounds...
Get ready for a high-octane night of classic rock and roll as The Unauthorized Rolling Stones (URS) take over the city’s oldest bar. This isn't just a tribute; it’s a full-throttle theatrical experience led by Rudy Colombini, whose "Jaggeresque" showmanship is legendary in the Bay Area. In the gritty, historic atmosphere of The Saloon, the...
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,...
An artist from the Brazilian northeast, with over 40 years of musical experience, singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, guitarist since childhood, Robson Batinga is a wonderful addition to our beautiful scenery. Join us at Pier 23 Cafe from 2pm-5pm to relax and enjoy Robson’s vibes. We can’t wait to see you!
Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in the sultry, soulful sounds of the Alexandra Rieloff Trio at Otherwise Brewing. Known for her versatile background as a choreographer and filmmaker, Brooklyn-born Chilean vocalist Alexandra Rieloff brings a cinematic elegance to her jazz performances. This intimate set will feature a timeless repertoire of Jazz Standards, Bossa Nova, and...
Blues Power is a San Francisco blues project led by Mark Naftalin, known as a legendary pianist, producer, and blues advocate. The core band members typically include Mark Naftalin on keyboards, along with a rotating lineup of top Bay Area blues musicians such as bassist Dave McDaniel and drummer Sam Chapman. Blues Power is celebrated...
Returning to Keys, Suzanna Smith fronts another stellar ensemble to work her magic around the Peggy Lee songbook. “There are relatively few contemporary female vocalists who evoke Peggy Lee, at least not genuinely. Suzanna Smith numbers among that rare ilk. That Smith sounds like Lee — slightly breathy and warmly sensual with a hint of...
This collaboration brings together two accomplished musicians from different continents and musical backgrounds. Cyril Guiraud, French born, Bay Area-based saxophonist known for his work with luminaries including Mark de Clive-Lowe, Michel Petrucciani, Kenny Garrett, and George Clinton, brings his "Coltrane-inspired lyricism with a modern, tender touch" to the partnership. Omree Gal-Oz, with over two decades...
Returning to Keys, Suzanna Smith fronts another stellar ensemble to work her magic around the Peggy Lee songbook. “There are relatively few contemporary female vocalists who evoke Peggy Lee, at least not genuinely. Suzanna Smith numbers among that rare ilk. That Smith sounds like Lee — slightly breathy and warmly sensual with a hint of...
End your week with a rhythmic bang at the Sunday Artist Series, a weekly institution at Tupelo that transforms North Beach into a soulful dance party. Hosted by the versatile Shawn Stein, this residency is built around an "all-pro" house band that provides a world-class foundation for a rotating cast of the Bay Area’s most...
