Jinx Jones has been twice nominated for Male Rockabilly Artist of the Year by the Ameripolitan Music Awards, has received gold and platinum record awards for his work with R&B divas, En Vogue, has won songwriting awards and has been recognized as one of the hottest acts on the San Francisco music scene. In Jinx...

Modern Standard is a Bay Area jazz trio featuring Allen Zhu on sax, Mike Cassidy on keys, and Josh Payne on drums. The group performs at galas and private house parties throughout San Francisco, offering a repertoire of jazz standards, bebop classics, and contemporary arrangements. Collectively, the group has recorded several jazz albums and is...

Lara Louise was born and raised in the city of Nijmegen, the Netherlands. She learned to play guitar listening to the folk songs of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Later, she became influenced by jazz and bossa nova singers such as Madeleine Peyroux, Carla Bruni, Julie London and Astrud Gilberto. All these different influences make...

After the first set by Ned Boynton, Eddie Scher, and Kenan O’Brian, we open the floor to acoustic sitter-inners of all stripes: strings, accordions, woodwinds, percussion, harmonicas, vocalists-bring it.

Led by Joe Lococo, the Lucky Strike band is a fixture in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene, known for playing blues, jazz, and rock & roll. The group delivers high-energy performances at established venues, drawing on Lococo's experience as a sideman and bandleader.

Jose Simioni Trio's live performance at The Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Tony Stead on the organ.

Live music under the willow trees on our Belle Cora parklet! Parlor Tricks is the world's first and foremost industrial ragtime band, a hot-music quartet led with sultry vocals, resonator guitar, upright bass and horn or drums. The music is swing and jazz standards, vaudeville, and bluesy originals -- all distinguished by syncopation and stomp.

An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...

Lara Louise was born and raised in the city of Nijmegen, the Netherlands. She learned to play guitar listening to the folk songs of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Later, she became influenced by jazz and bossa nova singers such as Madeleine Peyroux, Carla Bruni, Julie London and Astrud Gilberto. All these different influences make...

Saxophonist Patrick Wolff Patrick Wolff is a jazz saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. His playing has been characterized by a focus on lyricism and an embrace of the whole lineage of jazz styles. Drummer Matt WIlson is widely recognized as one...

Saxophonist Patrick Wolff Patrick Wolff is a jazz saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. His playing has been characterized by a focus on lyricism and an embrace of the whole lineage of jazz styles. Drummer Matt WIlson is widely recognized as one...

The G Riders are a San Francisco-based roots band known for vibrant blues and Americana tunes. They bring high-energy, soulful performances to historic venues like The Saloon, blending passionate musicianship with infectious grooves. Their sound is a lively mix of blues, folk, and roots music that captivates audiences and keeps the spirit of live music...

For more than 30 years, two-time Juno Award winning pianist/composer Andy Milne has demonstrated boundless versatility, collaborating with dancers, film makers, authors, visual artists, poets and musicians spanning multiple genres. With UNISON Milne returns to his first love, exploring the intimacy of the piano trio. The synchronistic relationship Milne enjoys with his bandmates represents the...

Emily Day is an accomplished vocalist and arranger who draws her inspiration from her love of the American Songbook and her engagement in the tapestry that is jazz today. With one foot in the past and one ear to the future, “Emily Day is a classic for a modern age”, says the Seven Days Burlington...

For more than 30 years, two-time Juno Award winning pianist/composer Andy Milne has demonstrated boundless versatility, collaborating with dancers, film makers, authors, visual artists, poets and musicians spanning multiple genres. With UNISON Milne returns to his first love, exploring the intimacy of the piano trio. The synchronistic relationship Milne enjoys with his bandmates represents the...

The Lucky Losers are San Francisco’s premier six-piece blues-soul band. Fronted by fiery Dallas-raised vocalist Cathy Lemons and New Jersey harmonica master/vocalist Phil Berkowitz, the group delivers a throwback mix of blues, soul, rock, gospel, and Americana with impassioned vocals and electrifying interplay. Lucky Losers Jon Otis - Drums Edgar San Gabriel - Bass Chris...

The blues guitarist, singer, and painter has been a Bay Area legend for over five decades. Dubbed the Blues Professor by John Lee Hooker, Mike Henderson plays the Saloon monthly.

This special concert celebrates 25 years of Jazz Mafia’s futuristic jazz roots, revisiting the music that shaped the collective’s identity in its earliest days. Drawing from the first five years (2000–2005) of Jazz Mafia’s evolution—with material from Realistic Orchestra, Shotgun Wedding Quintet, and other formative projects—the ensemble reconnects with the sounds that defined its foundation....

Two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia and Quentin Navia are joined by master violinist Georges Lammam, dancers and dancing. Organic Food Showtime 8PM. penapachamama.com

Miles Lindheimer is a jazz musician from the San Francisco Bay Area, known for playing the saxophone in bands like the Miles Lindheimer Quartet and his involvement with the UC Jazz Ensembles. He has played in various jazz and funk contexts and performs regularly in the area. Join us at the Royale for his jazz...

This special concert celebrates 25 years of Jazz Mafia’s futuristic jazz roots, revisiting the music that shaped the collective’s identity in its earliest days. Drawing from the first five years (2000–2005) of Jazz Mafia’s evolution—with material from Realistic Orchestra, Shotgun Wedding Quintet, and other formative projects—the ensemble reconnects with the sounds that defined its foundation....

Craig Caffall is a seasoned singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a rich musical career spanning over five decades. Born in the Bay Area and raised between the U.S. and Mexico, he captivates audiences with his bilingual performances blending blues, swamp rock, Latin, and funk influences. He has toured extensively with legendary artists like Maria Muldaur...

North Beach New Orleans

Hank Maninger and the Jukebox Charlies create a unique Americana/Roots sound. Hank Maniger - Guitar/Vocals Tim Orr - Drums Tim Wagar - Bass Hank Manniger is a guitarist known for his work with the Aqua Velvets, a band recognized for their surf rock and instrumental sound blending jazz, surf, and Americana influences.

In a career that has spanned over 65 years, international jazz vocal legend Mary Stallings has earned a unique place in modern jazz. After decades of performing around the globe alongside a who’s who of talented collaborators, while quietly accumulating a series of thoughtful and well respected recordings, she still continues to challenge her boundaries...

In a career that has spanned over 65 years, international jazz vocal legend Mary Stallings has earned a unique place in modern jazz. After decades of performing around the globe alongside a who’s who of talented collaborators, while quietly accumulating a series of thoughtful and well respected recordings, she still continues to challenge her boundaries...

Marshall Law plays blues, rock, country, and some good ole classic soul music to please. Pranav Gokhale - Keyboard Jim Nelson - Drums Samuel Marshall - Guitar/Vocals Ray Manina - Bass The San Francisco-based Marshall Law Band, led by Samuel Marshall, is a powerhouse blues and roots rock band known for their high-energy live shows....

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,...

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...

Join us for a romantic evening with the Lara Louise Sextet. This ensemble brings their fresh interpretations of beloved songs from the Great American Songbook as well as some classic French standards. Lara Louise, a Dutch-born vocalist, started singing at a young age. After moving to California in 2020, she started recording and performing with...

Gavin Halloran is a Jazz Saxophonist born and raised in the East Bay. Halloran’s inspiration comes from the tenormen of old, raised in the sounds of Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster and Don Byas. Halloran has worked across the scene now for over a decade with the Bay Area’s very best in Straight Ahead. Notable performances...

Join us for a romantic evening with the Lara Louise Sextet. This ensemble brings their fresh interpretations of beloved songs from the Great American Songbook as well as some classic French standards. Lara Louise, a Dutch-born vocalist, started singing at a young age. After moving to California in 2020, she started recording and performing with...

Patrick Wolff is a saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. He has performed or recorded with Albert "Tootie" Heath, Matt Wilson, Grant Stewart, Louis Moholo-Moholo, George Cables, Dena Derose, and many other jazz greats. Since moving to San Francisco in 2009, Wolff...

Two blocks from Union Square. Every Sunday night is Swigs Industry Night Blues Jam with the Emma Jean Foster Blues Band.

Otilia Donaire is a powerhouse San Francisco-born blues-rock singer and bandleader known for her sultry, gritty vocals and dynamic stage presence. With blues roots and a soulful, funk-driven sound, she captivates audiences across the Bay Area. Her acclaimed album "Bluesin’ It Up" showcases her rich, emotional storytelling and energetic performances.