Week of Events
Monday, December 8, 2025
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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December 10, 2025 -Penisula Project
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December 10, 2025 -Jose Simioni
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December 10, 2025 -Christian Sands
Penisula Project
Eric Shifrin, piano and vocals Rick Brown, trombone Carl Herder, bass Garry Williams, drums
Jose Simioni
Experience the "uniquely Jose" sound as the legendary Jose Simioni takes the stage at Tupelo. A North Beach fixture for over two decades, Simioni is a self-taught master whose playing defies easy categorization. He eschews traditional licks for a deeply personal, improvisational style that makes his guitar "sing"—moving seamlessly from floating, lazy melodies to a...
Christian Sands
Christian Sands, NORTH AMERICA GRAMMY®, nominated pianist’s new Mack Avenue concept album journeys through heartbreak and healing Jazz history is filled with stirring torch songs and ballads — brilliant expressions of suffering after love has gone awry. The jazz record shelf even contains some classic album-long explorations of melancholy. But it’s hard to find precedent...
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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December 11, 2025 -G Riders
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December 11, 2025 -Music @ Capo’s
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December 11, 2025 -Latin Jazz with Viajo de la Musica
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December 11, 2025 -AK Trio
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December 11, 2025 -Steve Lucky’s Hammond Cheese Combo
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December 11, 2025 -Trio Cotier
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December 11, 2025 -Kathy Stephan
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December 11, 2025 -Live Jazz
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December 11, 2025 -Live Music at the Lion’s Den
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December 11, 2025 -Mae Powell Jazz Quartet Holiday Show!
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December 11, 2025 -Ghost Town Messengers, Jazz Trio
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December 11, 2025 -Matt Berkeley Variety Show
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December 11, 2025 -Steve Lucky’s Hammond Cheese Combo
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December 11, 2025 -Lucky Losers
G Riders
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...
Latin Jazz with Viajo de la Musica
Viajó de la Música celebrates Latin Jazz with Saxophonist Renner leads this jazz quartet, featuring educated, creative, and expressive musicians primarily from the East Bay. Viva Bossa Nova!
AK Trio
AK Trio - Saxophone Live Jazz & Brazilian Music. Great Saxophonist Aaron Kranzler will be in the house with his Trio for some live Jazz & Brazilian Music on Wednesday’s at Etcetera Wine bar.
Steve Lucky’s Hammond Cheese Combo
Best known as the leader of the Bay Area’s acclaimed swing and jump-blues band Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums, Steve Lucky brings his signature energy and showmanship to the The Hammond Cheese Combo. Drawn to the soulful sound of the Hammond B3, Lucky began playing organ in 1995 and quickly discovered a natural affinity...
Trio Cotier
Settle into a night of cool, sophisticated jazz with Trio Cotier at Sheba Lounge this evening! Trio Cotier is a Bay Area favorite known for their refined take on the classic jazz piano trio format. They bring an easy elegance to the room, blending equal parts swing, Latin, and traditional jazz textures. Their sound is...
Kathy Stephan
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...
Live Music at the Lion’s Den
Step into the vibrant heart of San Francisco's Chinatown and discover Lion's Den Bar and Lounge, your ultimate destination for electrifying nightlife and unforgettable experiences. With an irresistible fusion of Asian-inspired cocktails, pulsating beats, and a captivating ambiance, Lion's Den sets the stage for a night you won't soon forget.
Mae Powell Jazz Quartet Holiday Show!
SF based indie soul/jazz vocalist and bandleader Mae Powell returns to Specs, performing her take on classic jazz standards with a killer band! Check out her solo project here Mae Powell is a Bay Area based jazz singer that brings a mellow atmosphere and classic vintage vibes to any space. She plays a mixture of...
Ghost Town Messengers, Jazz Trio
Ghost Town Messengers is a guitar trio from San Francisco, CA. Driving jazz fusion with a particularly groove oriented and instrumentally rich approach. All seasoned jazz session players the Ghost Town Messengers have been playing together in different combos and pickup gigs for decades. Wishing to focus on the guitar trio format, their music emotes...
Matt Berkeley Variety Show
A wide-ranging night of musical and comic performances led by Matt Berkeley at Tupelo. Matt Berkeley & The Electric Folk is a San Francisco Bay Area-based group known for playing a mix of "dubfunk Soul music". The band features Matt Berkeley on keyboards and vocals, along with a rotating lineup that includes musicians like Dylan...
Steve Lucky’s Hammond Cheese Combo
Best known as the leader of the Bay Area’s acclaimed swing and jump-blues band Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums, Steve Lucky brings his signature energy and showmanship to the The Hammond Cheese Combo. Drawn to the soulful sound of the Hammond B3, Lucky began playing organ in 1995 and quickly discovered a natural affinity...
Lucky Losers
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...
Friday, December 12, 2025
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December 12, 2025 -Magic School Busk
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December 12, 2025 -Mike Henderson
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December 12, 2025 -Kathy Stephan
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December 12, 2025 -Hipsteria
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December 12, 2025 -Jazz Mafia’s Holiday Heist
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December 12, 2025 -Barbara Gainer
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December 12, 2025 -Gaucho Jazz
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December 12, 2025 -Live Music at the Lion’s Den
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December 12, 2025 -Andean and Latin World Music Night
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December 12, 2025 -Jazz Mafia’s Holiday Heist
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December 12, 2025 -Marshall Law
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December 12, 2025 -Jinx Jones
Magic School Busk
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...
Mike Henderson
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.
Kathy Stephan
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...
Hipsteria
Hipsteria is one of San Francisco’s favorite jazz, soul and party bands! Members of Hipsteria have included some of music’s legendary musicians! Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and some vocals Hipsteria plays every Friday at Etcetera Wine bar.
Jazz Mafia’s Holiday Heist
Jazz Mafia’s Holiday Heist featuring Trance Thompson (vocals), Nataly Michelle Wright (vocals), Adam Theis (trombone & bass), Tommy Occhiuto (sax), Kevin Wong (keys), and Darian Gray (drums) ‘Tis the season—for a heist. Jazz Mafia’s Holiday Heist is a holiday show for people who don’t usually like holiday shows. Blurring the lines between jazz, soul, funk,...
Barbara Gainer
Join us for an evening of sophisticated Blues and Jazz with the wonderful Barbara Gainer at Sheba Piano Lounge! On Friday, December 12, from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm, the intimate setting of Sheba Piano Lounge will be graced by the Bay Area's own Barbara Gainer. A captivating vocalist and familiar voice from her time...
Gaucho Jazz
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....
Live Music at the Lion’s Den
Step into the vibrant heart of San Francisco's Chinatown and discover Lion's Den Bar and Lounge, your ultimate destination for electrifying nightlife and unforgettable experiences. With an irresistible fusion of Asian-inspired cocktails, pulsating beats, and a captivating ambiance, Lion's Den sets the stage for a night you won't soon forget.
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. Their performances blend the charango (a traditional ten-string instrument), haunting sounds of panpipes (zampoñas) and notched flutes (kena) with high-energy rhythms. You don’t need a plane ticket to experience a "little piece of South American carnaval,"...
Jazz Mafia’s Holiday Heist
Jazz Mafia’s Holiday Heist featuring Trance Thompson (vocals), Nataly Michelle Wright (vocals), Adam Theis (trombone & bass), Tommy Occhiuto (sax), Kevin Wong (keys), and Darian Gray (drums) ‘Tis the season—for a heist. Jazz Mafia’s Holiday Heist is a holiday show for people who don’t usually like holiday shows. Blurring the lines between jazz, soul, funk,...
Marshall Law
Prepare for a sonic assault of the best kind as Marshall Law takes the stage at Tupelo. A long-time staple of the San Francisco music scene, this powerhouse trio is known for delivering a "powerful punch" of high-energy rock and roll. Specializing in the golden era of guitar-driven music, Marshall Law transforms the intimate Grant...
Jinx Jones
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...
Saturday, December 13, 2025
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December 13, 2025 -Mission High Mariachi
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December 13, 2025 -Los Kimberos Salsa
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December 13, 2025 -Jules Broussard’s New Orleans Jazz Band
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December 13, 2025 -Mari Mack & Livin’ Like Kings
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December 13, 2025 -Valeriana Quevedo & the Swingin’ Gatos
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December 13, 2025 -Radio Sofia
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December 13, 2025 -Ricky Bobby with Barb Murphy
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December 13, 2025 -Jazz Music Bands/Local Musicians
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December 13, 2025 -Kenny Washington Quartet
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December 13, 2025 -Blues Rider
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December 13, 2025 -Saturday~Flamenco, Music of the Andes, Latin Dance
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December 13, 2025 -Live Music at the Lion’s Den
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December 13, 2025 -Stu Silverman Band
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December 13, 2025 -Tiffany Austin ‘Swing and Soul’
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December 13, 2025 -Marshall Law
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December 13, 2025 -Delta Wires
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December 13, 2025 -Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio
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December 13, 2025 -Tiffany Austin ‘Swing and Soul’
Mission High Mariachi
Join us at the Winter Walk in Union Square for a special performance by the talented Mission High School Mariachi ensemble. These dedicated students from the Visual and Performing Arts program will be sharing the beautiful, rich musical traditions of mariachi, right here in the heart of San Francisco. Mariachi music is the sound of...
Los Kimberos Salsa
Looking for some serious holiday grooves? Join us at the Winter Walk in Union Square for a performance by the amazing Bay Area band, Los Kimberos! Los Kimberos is known for their lively and infectious style, often blending Latin rhythms like Cumbia with other dance-floor favorites. If you watched the YouTube clip of them playing...
Mari Mack & Livin’ Like Kings
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/
Valeriana Quevedo & the Swingin’ Gatos
Come on down to the Winter Walk in Union Square for a performance that will transport you straight to the golden age of music! We are thrilled to welcome Valeriana Quevedo and her Latin American Jazz Combo, The Swingin’ Gatos. Valeriana, a native San Franciscan born into a show business family, brings decades of performance...
Radio Sofia
Radio Sophia is an instrumental musical collaboration between David Boyce (Saxophones, Loops, Effects), Michael Cavaseno (Guitar, Loops, Effects) and Zori Marinova (Percussion: Congas, Bongos, Cajon, Etc). The trio's sound can be described as Groovy, Soulful Mix of Jazz, Pop, RnB and World Music. And plays weekly on Saturday’s at Etcetera Wine bar. Radio Sofia has...
Ricky Bobby with Barb Murphy
Ricky Bobby is no ordinary cover band. This fabulous bay area trio (guitar, voice and cello) delivers a repertoire that spans decades and genres. They breathe new life into the songs you know and love. Whether they are crooning the classics, putting a fresh spin on contemporary hits or singing one of a kind original...
Kenny Washington Quartet
Keys favorite Kenny Washington always brings concert thrills and spills to Keys. Don’t miss out on one of our very own world class bay area artists!Kenny Washington has thrilled audiences across the globe with his soulful interpretations, seemingly limitless range, and inventive scatting. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington appeared in 2013 with...
Blues Rider
Get ready for an energetic night of authentic blues and blues rock with Blues Rider at Sheba Piano Lounge! Expect a raw, authentic performance that brings classic blues traditions to the contemporary stage, perfect for a lively Saturday night out.
Saturday~Flamenco, Music of the Andes, Latin Dance
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.
Live Music at the Lion’s Den
Step into the vibrant heart of San Francisco's Chinatown and discover Lion's Den Bar and Lounge, your ultimate destination for electrifying nightlife and unforgettable experiences. With an irresistible fusion of Asian-inspired cocktails, pulsating beats, and a captivating ambiance, Lion's Den sets the stage for a night you won't soon forget.
Tiffany Austin ‘Swing and Soul’
Tiffany Austin is a vocalist, composer, educator, and Berkeley Law Juris Doctor. She has performed with luminaries such as Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, John Handy, Cyrus Chestnut, and Doug Carn. Her soulful delivery and musical storytelling has brought her to stages at Birdland and Dizzy’s Den in NYC, Walt Disney Concert Hall in her native...
Marshall Law
Prepare for a sonic assault of the best kind as Marshall Law takes the stage at Tupelo. A long-time staple of the San Francisco music scene, this powerhouse trio is known for delivering a "powerful punch" of high-energy rock and roll. Specializing in the golden era of guitar-driven music, Marshall Law transforms the intimate Grant...
Delta Wires
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...
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,...
Tiffany Austin ‘Swing and Soul’
Tiffany Austin is a vocalist, composer, educator, and Berkeley Law Juris Doctor. She has performed with luminaries such as Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, John Handy, Cyrus Chestnut, and Doug Carn. Her soulful delivery and musical storytelling has brought her to stages at Birdland and Dizzy’s Den in NYC, Walt Disney Concert Hall in her native...
Sunday, December 14, 2025
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December 14, 2025 -Magic School Busk
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December 14, 2025 -The Golden Gate Belles
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December 14, 2025 -50 Kid Choir Showcase
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December 14, 2025 -The Kentucky Twisters
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December 14, 2025 -Blues Power
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December 14, 2025 -Locura Latin Jazz live music
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December 14, 2025 -Emily Day & Cosmo Alleycats play “Old Sweet Songs”
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December 14, 2025 -Sunday Concerts Flamenco and Andean music
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December 14, 2025 -Twango SF
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December 14, 2025 -Zach Sanders Trio
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December 14, 2025 -Emily Day & Cosmo Alleycats play “Old Sweet Songs”
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December 14, 2025 -Bohemian Knuckleboogie
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December 14, 2025 -Live Music at the Lion’s Den
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December 14, 2025 -Sunday Artist Series
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December 14, 2025 -Industry Night Blues Jam
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December 14, 2025 -Jake Sampson
Magic School Busk
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 Golden Gate Belles
Start your Sunday with festive cheer and beautiful harmonies provided by The Golden Gate Belles at the Winter Walk in Union Square! Join us on Sunday, December 14 for an afternoon performance. The Golden Gate Belles are a San Francisco-based singing group known for their charming holiday entertainment. The Belles specialize in performing as Christmas...
50 Kid Choir Showcase
Experience the pure, heartwarming sounds of the season with a special 50-Kid Choir Showcase at the Winter Walk in Union Square! Join us on Sunday, December 14, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm for this delightful performance featuring 50 talented young singers. This showcase brings together a large ensemble of dedicated students ready to share...
The Kentucky Twisters
Enjoy an afternoon of authentic American roots music with The Kentucky Twisters at the Winter Walk in Union Square! Join us on Sunday, December 14, for a lively set. The Kentucky Twisters are a Bay Area band known for performing Bluegrass and American folk music. This six-piece group, originating in Alameda, delivers a sound rooted...
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...
Emily Day & Cosmo Alleycats play “Old Sweet Songs”
Cosmo Alleycats have been a favorite of the San Francisco music scene since the band’s 2010 beginning, bringing to the stage a potent mix of swing and vintage jazz with a dynamic, soulful delivery. Led by vocalist Emily Day (“one of the major singers in her field” – Scott Yanow), Cosmo Alleycats draws from several...
Sunday Concerts Flamenco and Andean music
A magical evening of music, dance and food for the soul. Flamenco dancer Ivy Lee Aires joins Eddy Nadia, Quentin Nadia, and special guests.
Twango SF
Twango SF plays every Sunday evening at Etcetera Wine bar. This gypsy jazz group that plays hot swing music in the style of Django Reinhardt.
Zach Sanders Trio
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...
Emily Day & Cosmo Alleycats play “Old Sweet Songs”
Cosmo Alleycats have been a favorite of the San Francisco music scene since the band’s 2010 beginning, bringing to the stage a potent mix of swing and vintage jazz with a dynamic, soulful delivery. Led by vocalist Emily Day (“one of the major singers in her field” – Scott Yanow), Cosmo Alleycats draws from several...
Bohemian Knuckleboogie
Bohemian Knuckleboogie is a unique San Francisco band led by Mike Pitre, who brings a colorful and storied background from Port Arthur, Texas. Pitre is a versatile performer who moves between trumpet, guitar, harmonica, soulful lyrics, scatting, and even rapping on his original tunes. The band’s music is an eclectic and high-octane mix of Blues,...
Live Music at the Lion’s Den
Step into the vibrant heart of San Francisco's Chinatown and discover Lion's Den Bar and Lounge, your ultimate destination for electrifying nightlife and unforgettable experiences. With an irresistible fusion of Asian-inspired cocktails, pulsating beats, and a captivating ambiance, Lion's Den sets the stage for a night you won't soon forget.
Sunday Artist Series
End your week with a rhythmic bang at the Sunday Artist Series, a weekly institution at Tupelo that transforms North Beach into a soulful dance party. Hosted by the versatile Shawn Stein, this residency is built around an "all-pro" house band that provides a world-class foundation for a rotating cast of the Bay Area’s most...
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.
Jake Sampson
Jake Sampson is a blues singer, songwriter, and bassist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, originally from Detroit. Since moving to California in the early 1980s, he has been known for his dedication to exploring the diverse and rich shades of blues music rather than sticking to clichés or covers. Influenced profoundly by Motown...