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...

Electrifying, Innovative, Soulful GG Amos has entertained audiences her entire life, but she’s made blues and blues guitar her specialty for the past 35 years. Concert halls, nightclubs, roadhouses, restaurants, festivals, parties, wineries, weddings and wakes she’s played them all! She’s known as a riveting, electrifying performer and unique songwriter and arranger, focusing on the...

A trio lead by North Bay Area Drummer Tobias Israel who has been mentored by GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Darren Barrett (Esperanza Spalding) and Tony “Thunder” Smith (Jan Hammer). On bass, LA based Cooper Ockenfels, shaped by the artistry of Mike Pope (Chick Corea) and Linda May Han Oh (Pat Metheny). On guitar, the up and coming...

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.

Monthly jazz jam session led by multi-instrumentalist Smith Dobson and his quartet. Every first Tuesday 8-11pm at Specs! All musicians welcome, bring your instruments! Smith Dobson is a highly respected figure in Bay Area jazz, known for his deep musical roots and versatile performances across ensembles and solo settings.

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.

Eric Shifrin, piano and vocals Rick Brown, trombone Carl Herder, bass Garry Williams, drums

Katy Stephan is a pianist, vocalist, and composer. She has composed and performed live original music for theatre (Porchlight Theatre, Word For Word, Upon These Boards, Azeotrope Theatre), dance (Project Agora, Copious Dance, Theatre, Counterpointe, and Requisite Dance), as well as burlesque and circus. A collection of original songs that Katy recorded at home for...

Katy Stephan is a pianist, vocalist, and composer. She has composed and performed live original music for theatre (Porchlight Theatre, Word For Word, Upon These Boards, Azeotrope Theatre), dance (Project Agora, Copious Dance, Theatre, Counterpointe, and Requisite Dance), as well as burlesque and circus. A collection of original songs that Katy recorded at home for...

THE MINA PROJECT represents the music of Italian singer Mina Mazzini in her tradition, in particular, paying tribute to her songs of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Mina is considered the most successful proponent of the canzone italiana through Italian mainstream pop music. Mina’s work combines classic Italian pop with elements of Jazz, Blues, Swing, R&B...

Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound, a uniquely American concoction, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more....

Chika Sagawa, whose real name was Aiko Kawasaki, was one of the first female modernist poets in Japan, and was an esteemed member of the literary community surrounding Katue Kitasono. After her death, her poems were collected and edited by Ito Sei and published as the Collected Poems (Shourinsha, 1936). 1911-1935 https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/chika-sagawa

Legacy Jazz series featuring legendary saxophonist Jules Broussard. His musical career spans over seven decades from New Orleans to North Beach, celebrating the roots of jazz in San Francisco.

North Beach New Orleans

Blues

This Saturday, join two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Nadia, Pachamama band, Andean costumed dancers and special guest master violinist Georges Lammam for a magical, musical night in a historic speakeasy.

Eric Markowitz is a jazz bass player in the bay area. He grew up in New Jersey not far from the jazz mecca of New York City, where as a kid, he was fortunate to see some of the best jazz musicians perform on a regular basis. Markowitz went to college in St. Louis, but...

A magical evening of music, dance and food for the soul. Flamenco dancer Ivy Lee Aires joins Eddy Nadia, Quentin Nadia, and special guests.