An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues featuring the core of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Lavay Smith (Vocals): The "Queen of Classic Jazz" delivers soulful, sultry interpretations of swing and jump blues legends. Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ): The band’s musical director showcases his mastery on the Cuckoo's vintage Hammond A-100.
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...
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...
Join us for an afternoon of Blues from 4-7pm. Open to all Blues Musicians. Grab a drink, a bite and check out the view as we highlight local talent and passion in our Blues Jam! Bring a friend. We can't wait to see you.
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...
On February 15th, Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Dutch-born vocalist Lara Louise for an evening of classic songs, characterized by a soft, sultry voice blending her folk roots with French chanson, Bossa Nova, and the Great American Songbook. Lara Louise and guitarist Gawain Mathews have been making music together since 2020, and their renditions of jazz...
Experience the raw, narrative power of Robert Sarazin Blake at Tupelo. A seasoned traveler and poet of the road, Blake brings a unique "modern twist" to the folk tradition. His performances are legendary for their "speed-strumming" intensity and a storytelling depth that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. Whether he is singing about lost...
Continue your Valentine’s celebration with the smooth stylings of Nicolas Bearde, who has thrilled audiences around the globe from Monterey to Montreaux and from London and Tokyo to Mumbai with his soulful interpretations of timeless jazz standards and originals. “Bearde teases the listener with his aural foreplay and romantic verse,” says Soukie West of the...
Sweden’s Queen of Swing, Gunhild Carling, is a jazz multi-instrumentalist, singer, and showwoman known for her electrifying performances.
