Week of Events
Stan Erhart
A fun and funky mix of some of the finest musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. This group throws down the jams, covering various styles, plus their own well-crafted originals. Tunes and genres are mixed and stirred to create the band's signature danceable 'stew.' Delivering tight, energetic arrangements with punchy vocals is what they...
Lisa Kindred Band
Lisa Kindred is a renowned blues, folk, and rock singer based in Mill Valley, California, widely admired for her soulful voice and deep connection to blues music. She grew up in Buffalo, New York, and immersed herself in the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s, often sharing the stage with legends like Bob Dylan....
Jose Simioni Trio
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.
Wednesday Big Table
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...
Beers with Soul
For over a decade we've been hosting Beer with Soul with the mega talented Booker D. It's the perfect way to split your week -- vibe out to some soul/funk/r&b classics on 45rpm, sip a delish GF bevvie, nosh on a yummy hot dog, and take a load off in the company of friends. Join...
Jazz Jam Session
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 Door Slammers
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...
Rayner Brock
Rayner Brock is a vocalist/musician/songwriter, artistic excellence & quality are his standards. Starting with the electric bass and flowing from there to his voice and guitars & keys. For many years a dedicated side-man, but has now found within himself a strong and musical singer-songwriter on acoustic or electric guitars, and a well rounded engineer/producer...
Third Thursday Throwdown w/ Robert Kennedy
Robert Kennedy is a San-Francisco-based jazz organist, accordionist, pianist, and composer. He has released two albums as a leader of organ-centered jazz combos, and appears as a sideman on recordings of straight-ahead and acoustic / hot-club jazz, rock, fusion, and pop. Join us at the Royale for the his third Thursday regular gig.
The Orphans
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...
Andean and Latin World Music Night
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
Mitch Polzak
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...
Saxy Susan
Saxy Susan, aka Susan Copperman, is a multi-talented musician from San Francisco known for playing saxophone, keyboards, and dancing with the Poyntlyss Sistars Rockin' Show Band. She began playing sax at age 9 and combines classical training with vibrant live performances, often playing at The Saloon and other local venues.Her style reflects a mix of...
Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio
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
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...
Marissa McLain
Relax and unwind from the week with us every 2nd and 4th Sunday with the classic jazz vocal stylings of @marissa_m_sings and a rotating cast of friends on musical accompaniment. Because Sundays at Otherwise Brewing are just better with sunshine, drinks, and live music.
Industry Night Blues Jam
Two blocks from Union Square. Every Sunday night is Swigs Industry Night Blues Jam with the Emma Jean Foster Blues Band.