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...

Playing Blues, R&B, and Soul music, this trio brings out the best of the American songbook. With both original and classic material, The Arrows bring unique interpretations of songs from the past and present. Featuring Kelyn Crapp on guitar, Bill MacBeath on bass, and Ricky Wayne Garrett on drums.

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.

The Chris Ford Band delivers a spirited blend of rockabilly, blues, and honky tonk, electrifying venues across San Francisco including The Saloon. Led by Chris Ford, the band combines old-school honky tonk vibes with modern energy, crafting a sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh. Whether dominating the stage or engaging with the crowd, the Chris...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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

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...

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Soulful blues Today's lineup includes Arne Frager on bass, Richard Wood on keys, Dave Powell on guitar and Martin Cunningham on drums... https://www.facebook.com/groups/mmllk/

Delta Wires bring their powerhouse blues to the stage, a band inducted into the California Blues Hall of Fame and voted “Best Live Band” by the East Bay Express. Known for their tough, rocking sound and high-energy performances, they’ve rocked major festivals like the San Francisco Blues Festival, captivating audiences with soulful, gritty Bay Area...

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...

A guitarist steeped in the tradition of jazz, Zack Sanders effortlessly navigates the intricacies of standards and the vibrant rhythms of Latin jazz. His original compositions showcase a unique blend of jazz sensibilities with rock influences and modern explorations. He regularly performs with a dynamic quartet featuring some of the region's most esteemed musicians, delivering...

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