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Saturday May 30th Birthdays include

Frank Trumbauer groundbreaking saxophonist of the 1920s and ’30s who was a major influence on jazz saxophonist Lester Young was born 124 years ago

Benny Goodman “The King of Swing” whose clarinet led a generation of music fans into the Big Band era in the 1930’s and brought jazz to Carnegie Hall and enthralled millions with renditions of “Sing, Sing, Sing”, “Flying Home”,
”Sweet Georgia Brown” and ‘‘Stompin’ at the Savoy” was born 116 years ago

Armando Peraza legendary master on both congas and bongo who was one of the most important and revered figures in the world of Latin percussion was born 101 years ago

Johnny Gimble virtuoso Texas jazz and Western Swing fiddler who played with a roster of country superstars including Bob Wills, Asleep At The Wheel, Marty Robbins, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and George Strait was born
99 years ago

Dave McKenna jazz pianist who began his career as a big-band sideman but became best known for his distinctive solo playing with a powerful left hand that could pull a freight train was born was born 95 years ago

Tom Morello guitar icon, singer/songwriter, political activist and member of Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave and Prophets of Rage turns 62 years old

Wynonna Judd one of the most popular and respected female country stars of her time and part of a famous country duo drawing from rock, pop, and folk turns 61 years old

Big L Harlem rapper who found success as a member of Fat Joe’s DITC Crew was born 51 years ago

CeeLo Green Multi-talented and unapologetically flamboyant who made a name for himself with his soulful trademark crooning as a member of the Goodie Mob turns 50 years old

Some Upcoming Shows This Week

Saturday May 30th

Sf Jazz 201 Franklin Street San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime
Jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard and saxophonist Ravi Coltrane join forces to celebrate and reimagine the legacies of jazz titans Miles Davis and
John Coltrane. Blanchard has long drawn inspiration from Miles Davis, channeling his fearless innovation into his own genre-defying body of work. Coltrane, the son of John and Alice Coltrane, is a thoughtful, expressive saxophonist whose career has been defined by both deep reverence and fearless individuality. Together, they lead a world-class ensemble in a centennial tribute that’s more than a look back; it’s a bold continuation of jazz’s living tradition. Band members include Blanchard on trumpet, Coltrane on saxophones, Charles Altura on guitar, Julian Pollack on piano & keyboard, David Ginyard Jr. on bass and Oscar Seaton on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!
$64.50/$125.50 Cover Charge

The Chapel 777 Valencia Street San Francisco Street 9:00 PM Showtime
A great set of music instore featuring the Los Angeles based indie psychedelic reverb drenched surf folk rock garage band the Allah-Las.
Highly Recommended!!!! $49 Cover Charge

Bottom of the Hill 1233 17th St, San Francisco 8:30 PM Showtime
A nice set of music in store featuring Nashville based indie Americana country folk pop singer/songwriter and musician Leanna Firestone. Opening up is Nashville based indie Americana folk pop singer/songwriter Abby Cates.
Highly Recommended!!!!! $25 Cover Charge

Mildred Owens Concert Hall 1220 Linda Mar Blvd. Pacifica 7:30 PM Showtime Nashville Honeymoon is the Bay Area’s First Couple of Rockabilly and Country Music! Honky-tonk sweethearts Hank and Lynne play the classic country sounds of the 50s and 60s.  Their music is a modern reworking of the classic country sounds of the 50s and 60s drawing on country, rockabilly, and honky-tonk traditions. Sitting in is special guest Joe Goldmark .
Highly Recommended!!!!!! $25 Cover Charge

Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM Showtime. Blues singer Earl Thomas joins forces with the San Diego-based guitar prodigy Anthony “The Fallbrook Kid” Cullins bridging generations with effortless chemistry, this powerhouse collaboration blends rock & roll fire, deep blues tradition, and soul-stirring emotion. Highly Recommended!!! $20/$55 Cover Charge Per Set

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
Jazz pianist and singer Tammy Hall pays tribute to her mentors and influences, including Etta Jones, Ernestine Anderson, Denise Perrrier,
Houston Person, Mary Lou Williams, Tania Maria & Nina Simone to name a few.
Highly Recommended!!!! $40 Cover Charge

Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge 3202 Mission Street San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime. A great set of music in store feautring to fabulous Lavay Smith Trio with Lavay on vocals accompanied by Danny Armstrong on vocals and percussion & Chris Siebert on the mighty in-house Hammond organ! 
Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 9:00 PM Showtime
A great set of music instore featuring the “One Woman Band” Janice Maxie Reid who often doubles as a keyboard and left-hand keyboard bass player which makes her a force of nature on any stage! Her soulful, angelic and daringly accurate vocal prowess, distinctive four-octave voice range and engaging stage presence has captivated audiences for years. Highly Recommended!!!!
$40 Cover Charge Per Set

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 10:30 PM Showtime
The Late Set features the great Bay area based jazz B3 Hammond organist Simon Rowe with Dave Macnab on guitar and Brian Fishler on drums for a set of Blues, Bebop, Ballads and Banter. Highly Recommended!!!! $20 Cover Charge

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
A great evening of music in store featuring the multi-award winning vocalist and Hawaii’s first lady of jazz Azure McCall who sings in the vocal traditions of Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald. Her warmth and sense of humor fuel every interpretation Highly Recommended!!!! $15 Cover Charge

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 11:59 PM-1:30 AM Showtime
Late Night At The Dawn Club presents Bay Area based first call post bopjazz guitarist Luke Westbrook performing with John Wiitala on bass and
Smith Dobson on drums. Highly Recommended!!!! $15 Cover Charge

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 8:30 PM-11:55 PM Showtime A really good set of music in store featuring Gamper Drums Funk Jazz a trio that not only honors the rich legacy of jazz but also adds a contemporary flair to the San Francisco’s musically historic ambiance. The trio members are
Chris Gamper on drums, Marc Levine on bass and Kit Rusco on guitar
Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

The Saloon 1232 Grant Avenue San Francisco 9:00 PM Showtime
San Francisco based soul band The Lucky Losers are hosting a Pre-Album Release Party for their new album, Standin’ Pat on Vizztone fronted by the finest male/female duet Cathy Lemons & Phil Berkowitz, this 5-piece band is a throwback to the hybrid of soul, blues, rock, gospel, and country that emerged in the late 1960’s with impassioned vocal performances, electrifying musical interplay, and powerful harmonica. Band members include Cathy Lemons on vocals, Phil Berkowitz on harmonica & vocals, Ian Lamson,on guitar, Jon Otis the son of the legendary Johnny Otis on drums, Chris Burns on keys and Joe Kyle on upright bass. This is a show to definitely check out. Highly Recommended!!!!
$10 Cover Charge

Pier 23 Pier 23 The Embarcadero San Francisco 2:00 PM Showtime
A great set of music instore featuring Brazilian singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Robson Batinga Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Showtime A great afternoon of music featuring poist bop jazz bassist Heath Proskin & friends Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

SF Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concert Series 10:30 PM-1:30 PM Showtime The Golden Gate Bandshell presents Kids Festival featuring the wonderful  
Teacher Barb and The Musicmakers The Bandshell is located at John F. Kennedy Dr and Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco. Highly Recommended!!!!!

Golden Gate Park Live From The Whale’s Tail Noon-6:00 PM Showtime
The Golden Gate Live From The Whale’s Tail presents
Donovan Plant, Natasha, No Mansfield & Olive Pants This is a free concert. The Whale’s Tail is located at the 14th Avenue East Meadow just west of the Rose Garden on the JFK Promenade. Highly Recommended!!!!!

Sunday May 31st

Sf Jazz 201 Franklin Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
Jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard and saxophonist Ravi Coltrane join forces to celebrate and reimagine the legacies of jazz titans Miles Davis and
John Coltrane. Blanchard has long drawn inspiration from Miles Davis, channeling his fearless innovation into his own genre-defying body of work. Coltrane, the son of John and Alice Coltrane, is a thoughtful, expressive saxophonist whose career has been defined by both deep reverence and fearless individuality. Together, they lead a world-class ensemble in a centennial tribute that’s more than a look back; it’s a bold continuation of jazz’s living tradition. Band members include Blanchard on trumpet, Coltrane on saxophones, Charles Altura on guitar, Julian Pollack on piano & keyboard, David Ginyard Jr. on bass and Oscar Seaton on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!
$44.50/$114.50 Cover Charge

Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM Showtime Texas based blues-rock guitarist, singer/songwriter Hadden Sayers is known for his soulful vocals, sharp songwriting, and fiery guitar work. Drawing from deep Texas blues traditions while incorporating elements of rock and soul, Sayers has built a reputation as a dynamic live performer and seasoned road musician. Highly Recommended!!! $25 Cover Charge Per Set

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 11:59 PM-1:30 AM Showtime Late Night At The Dawn Club presents Bay Area based first call post bopjazz guitarist Luke Westbrook performs with John Wiitala on bass and Smith Dobson on drums. Highly Recommended!!!! $15 Cover Charge

Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge 3202 Mission Street San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime A great set of music in store featuring to fabulous Lavay Smith & Chris Siebert on the mighty in-house Hammond organ! Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

Swig Bar 561 Geary Street San Francisco 10:00 PM-1:00 AM Showtime The Swig Sunday Blues Jam continues under the guidance of the phenomenal soul, gospel and blues vocalist Emma Jean Foster. Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Showtime A good show in store featuring the surf rock duo The Carrots. Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

Golden Gate Park Live From The Whale’s Tail Noon-6:00 PM Showtime The Golden Gate Live From The Whale’s Tail presents Caroline Wolfson,Dan Dectis,Evan Wardell & Keepers of Humanity This is a free concert. The Whale’s Tail is located at the14th Avenue East Meadow just west of the Rose Garden on the JFK Promenade. Highly Recommended!!!!!

San Francisco Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concert Series 4:30 PM-7:30 PM Showtime Rockin’ The Bandshell Sunday Crucial Reggae In The Park presents DJ Guid8nce, DJ Sep, Irie Dole, Maneesh the Twister & Vinnie EsparzaThis is a free concert. The Bandshell is located at John F. Kennedy Dr and Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco. Highly Recommended!!!!!

Monday June 1st

Retro Junkie 2112 N Main Street Walnut Creek 6:00 PM Showtime
A wild fun nigght of music in store featuring the Grammy award winning singer and musician Kyle Gass best known as one half of the comedy rock duo Tenacious D along with Jack Black. Highly Recommended!!!!!
$17.85 Cover Charge

Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM Showtime
A really good set of music in store featuring Gamper Drums Funk Jazz a trio that not only honors the rich legacy of jazz but also adds a contemporary flair to the San Francisco’s musically historic ambiance. The trio members are
Chris Gamper on drums, Marc Levine on bass and Kit Rusco on guitar
Highly Recommended!!! $10 Cover Charge

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 9:00 PM-11:30 PM Showtime.One of the Bay Area’s hottest trad jazz ensembles the
Barbary Coast Jazz Band features Bob Schulz on cornet, Don Neely on reeds,
Clint Baker on trombone, Bill Reinhart on tuba, Scott Anthony on banjo and Marty Eggers on piano. Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

Madrone Art Bar located at 500 Divisadero San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime Motown Mondays where every Monday at the Madrone dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and Timoteo Gigante and resident DJs spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs. Highly Recommended!!!!! $5 Cover Charge

Tuesday June 2nd

The Guild Theatre 949 El Camino Real Menlo Park 8:00 PM Showtime
A great show in store featuring new wave icons The Psychedelic Furs who built a career on mysterious pop songs guided by the world-weary and unmistakable vocals of Richard Butler plus an always-evolving sound that started off as stark post-punk then took detours into synth pop, dance rock, and mainstream alternative. Along the way, they released a classic album that fused the energy of punk with the brightness of the groundbreaking 1981 album “Talk Talk Talk as well as a string of singles highlighted by
“Love My Way”, “Heaven” and “Heartbreak Beat” that proved popular and influential. Highly Recommended!!!! $128 Cover Charge

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
Fault Line Trio is one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic and innovative crossover jazz projects! Swing, R&B, and sophisticated grooves. The trio features
Jay Sanders on piano and keys, Lukas Vesely on bass and Brian Fishler on drums.
Highly Recommended!!!! $15 Cover Charge

Verdi Club 2424 Mariposa Street San Francisco 9:00 PM-1:30 AM Showtime Mike Rinta & The Swing Therapists work together regularly, 3 to 4 days a week, playing jazz from 1945 and earlier for seniors under the name The Jazz Therapists.  All the musicians are full time and can boast playing with greats like Ray Charles, Taj Mahal, Bobby Hutcherson and many others.  Mike Rinta is a featured bandleader at The Saloon and he works as an arranger and featured trombonist for many swing bands.  Highly Recommended!!!!!
$20 Cover Charge

Biscuits and Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM Showtime
The West Coast Blues Revue brings together a rotating lineup of top-tier talent, led by the one and only Hal Petcher. Expect powerhouse performances featuring musicians like Chris Burns, Tim Wagar and many more surprise guests, all coming together to deliver raw, soulful blues that will light up your week.Highly Recommended!!!!!  $5 Cover Charge

Blush Wine Bar 476 Castro Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime  
The 29th Street Swingtet is heavily influenced by Django Reinhardt but includes all sorts of flavors in their original compositions blending gypsy jazz, swing, bebop, latin, blues and touches of pop music. Highly Recommended!!!!
No Cover Charge

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 8:30 PM-11:30 PM Showtime. The Local Edition Jazz Orchestra is a diverse group of long-time friends that have played alongside one another for years. The ensemble ranges from having as little as 8 to as many as 18 participants performing with occasional guest singers such as Billy Valentine. Highly Recommended!!!!
$10 Cover Charge

The Saloon 1232 Grant Avenue San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
Somewhere between Joan Jett and Bonnie Raitt lies GG Amos. This is one badass chick with one badass band. This is one of my very favorite local blues band. Highly Recommended!!!! $5 Cover Charge

The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A good show featuring San Francisco based indie Ameicana bluegrass old time string roots band Skillet Licorice. Highly Recommended!!!!
No Cover Charge

City Of Awe Civic Center Sound Track Series Noon-3:00 PM Showtime
The Civic Center Soundtrack Music Series presents Jerry Hannan, Kevin Fagan & Victor Lin This free concert takes place at the Fulton Street Plaza located at 147 Fulton Street sitting between the Asian Art Museum and Main Branch of the San Francisco Public Library

Wednesday June 3rd

The Guild Theatre 949 El Camino Real Menlo Park 8:00 PM Showtime
A great show in store featuring new wave icons The Psychedelic Furs who built a career on mysterious pop songs guided by the world-weary and unmistakable vocals of Richard Butler plus an always-evolving sound that started off as stark post-punk then took detours into synth pop, dance rock, and mainstream alternative. Along the way, they released a classic album that fused the energy of punk with the brightness of the groundbreaking 1981 album “Talk Talk Talk as well as a string of singles highlighted by
“Love My Way”, “Heaven” and “Heartbreak Beat” that proved popular and influential. Highly Recommended!!!! $128 Cover Charge

Frost Ampitheater 327 Laseun Street Stanford 7:00 PM Showtime
The iconic singer/songwriter and guitarist the iconic Paul Simon is on tour promoting his new criticcally acclaimed album “Seven Palms”.
Highly Recommended!!!!! $118/4192/$268 Cover Charge

Blush Wine Bar 476 Castro Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
The Americano Social Club plays music for “la dolce vita” a mix of romantic and eclectic melodies from all over the world including pop, jazz, folk, classical, rock, opera, the music of Brazil and Europe’s cafés as well as some great original pieces. This is a great ensemble Highly Recommended!!!!
No Cover Charge

Club Fox 2209 Broadway Redwood City 7:00 PM Showtime
Club Fox Blues Jam presents Johnny Vernazza who has played guitar with many Blues greats like Chicago guitarist Luther Tucker, Sunnyland Slim, Rock & Roll Legend Chuck Berry, Steve “Guitar” Miller, Greg Allman , George Thorogood, Charlie Daniels , Commander Cody & the Lost Planet Airmen and Elvin Bishop to name a few. Johnny continues to wow folks with his sizzling bluesy slide guitar as a long time member of harmonica great Norton Buffalo.
Highly Recommended!!!!!!!! $15 Cover Charge

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
Bay Area based jazz trumpet virtuoso Daniel Herrera leads hios outstanding ensemble featuring Jesse Levit on alto sax, Greg Jacobs on piano, Jonny Kaminek on bass and Isaac Schwartz on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!
$15 Cover Charge

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
Jazz keyboardinst Simon Rowe makes a rare appearance on piano with two long-time collaborators bassist Eric Markowitz and drummer Deszon Claiborne. Highly Recommended!!!! $30 Cover Charge

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 9:00 PM Showtime
Jazz pianist Keith Saunders performs with bay Area jazz icons John Wiitala on bass and Akira Tana on drums. Highly Recommended!!!! $30 Cover Charge

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 8:30 PM-11:55 PM Showtime A set of jazz,soul, funk and Bogaloo featuring The Editorials.
Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A good show featuring Bay Area based jazz musician Garrett Barley.
Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

Thursday June 4th

Frost Ampitheater 327 Laseun Street Stanford 7:00 PM Showtime
The iconic singer/songwriter and guitarist the iconic Paul Simon is on tour promoting his new criticcally acclaimed album “Seven Palms”.
Highly Recommended!!!!! $118/4192/$268 Cover Charge

Blush Wine Bar 476 Castro Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
A nice set of music in store featuring San Francisco based indie Americana folk singer/songwriter Emily Z Highly Recommended!!!!
No Cover Charge

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM Showtimes Jazz saxophonist Howard Wiley  presents a celebration of soul-jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B steeped in West Coast flavor, combining Wiley’s hard-driving originals with a funkified selection of classics.
Highly Recommended!!!! $30 Cover Charge Per Set

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
Jazz bassist Tomoko Funaki leads her energetic and swinging
Hard Bop Collective whose music firmly rooted in the jazz tradition and influenced by the masters that defined the genre Highly Recommended!!!! $15 Cover Charge

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 7:00 PM-11:30 PM Showtime. A really good set of music in store featuring the fabulous
Gamper Drums Funk Jazz a trio that not only honors the rich legacy of jazz but also adds a contemporary flair to the San Francisco’s musically historic ambiance. The trio members are Chris Gamper on drums, Marc Levine on bass and Kit Rusco on guitar Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A good show in store featuring San Francisco based double jazz bassist
Ollie Dudek. Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

City Of Awe Civic Center Sound Track Series Noon-3:00 PM Showtime
The Civic Center Soundtrack Music Series presents presents  Ants Fujinaga, 
Ben Lang & Kevin Sgarro This free concert takes place at the Fulton Street Plaza located at 147 Fulton Street sitting between the Asian Art Museum and Main Branch of the San Francisco Public Library

Friday 5th

The Fox Oakland 1807 Telegraph Avenue Oakland 8:00 PM Showtime
A great show in store featuring the New Orleans iconic rapper Juvenile who helped to define the “bounce” rap movement whose gritty lyrics and distinctive New Orleans drawl helped to put a gangster twist on bounce music’s energetic beats and catchy hooks. Juvenile will be cacked up by his 400 Degreez band. Highly Recommended!!!!!! $66-$240 Cover Charge

Presidio Theatre 99 Moraga Avenue San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime Grammy award winning rocking soul gospel tinge singer Lisa Fischer best known for her work as backup vocalist for The Rolling Stones, Sting, Tina Turner and Luther Van Dross is stepping out performing a fusion of Caribbean psychedelic soul and jazzy progressive rock. Her band Grand Baton Trio features JC Maillard on guitar, Thierry Arpino on drums & percussion and
Richie Goods on bass. Highly Recommended!!!!!
$49.50/$60.50/$71.50/$82.50 Cover Charge

The Lost Church 988 Columbus Avenue San Francisco 8:15 PM Showtime
A great night of music in store featuring The Hot Licks who are original members of Dan’s backing band, perform Dan’s classic songs in the style that Dan Hicks invented – Folk/Swing! – A blend of Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Swing with lots of vocal harmonies. The Hot Licks are dedicated to preserving the orig- inal sound and spirit in the way Dan taught them! They carry the torch for Folk-Swing with his signature style that has inspired so many others. Band members include Paul Robinson on guitar & vocals, Daria on vocals, percussion and melodica, Paula Bradman on vocals and percussion, Candy Girard on violin and Alex Baum on bass. Highly Recommended!!!! $25 Cover Charge

Bottom of the Hill 1233 17th St, San Francisco 8:30 PM Showtime
A great show instore featuring Los angeles based singer/songwriter and harpist Mikaela Davis whose music is a blend of rugged alt-country, twangy roots rock, paisley-bedecked Laurel Canyon psychedelia and jam-band choogle, always staying anchored in the interplay between the stringed instruments. Opening up is the New Hampshire based band The Cormorants whose music blends rock, country, bluegrass and roots music into a sound that is both fresh and familiar. Highly Recommended!!!!! $23 Cover Charge

Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM Showtime. Fillmore Slim is  hailed as the “West Coast Godfather of the Game” who is a legendary blues singer, guitarist, and storyteller whose vibrant career spans opening for icons like B.B. King and Dinah Washington performing in San Francisco’s Fillmore District, and earning enduring respect across the blues and hip-hop communities. Highly Recommended!!!
$25/$60 Cover Charge Per Set

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
Grammy award winning jazz blues singer Jamie Davis nicknamed
“The Chocalate Baritone” is one of the great big band vocalists of his era. He rarely comes to the Bay Area. Highly Recommended!!!! $40 Cover Charge

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 9:00 PM Showtime
Bay Area based jazz blues vocalist Tiffany Austin‘s tradition-rooted yet totally modern style has established her as one of jazz’s fastest rising stars. Austin’s music and voice draw upon influences such as Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald,
Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin, yet she also infuses songs with her own signature style that is precise, intelligent, and soulful.
Highly Recommended!!!! $40 Cover Charge

The Saloon 1232 Grant Avenue San Francisco 9:00 PM Showtime
Mitch Polzak is a master guitarist and he and The Royal Deuces has been one of the premier Rockabilly bands since staring in 1999.  Polzak’s incredible showmanship and ability to connect with his audiences as well as his diverse background in multiple genres (including Cajun, Bluegrass and Surf), contribute to what makes his sound and show so unique.
Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
Fog City Swing is the one of the Bay Area’s hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. This seven piece ensembl transport you to the 1940’s, it is truly the world’s smallest big band! Highly Recommended!!!!
$15 Cover Charge

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 8:30 PM-11:55 PM Showtime Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums music draws from the likes of such legends as Big Joe Turner, Louis Jordan, T-Bone Walker and Ruth Brown, Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums have a true respect for the original roots of Jazz and Blues. Both Lucky’s and Carmen Getit’s lead vocals nail their decidedly little big band sound just perfectly..The band features Steve Lucky on piano and vocals, Carmen Getit on guitar and vocals, Doug Rowan on sax, Matt Cowan sax,
Scott Petersen on sax, Lukas Vesely on. bass and Brian Fishler on drums.
Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A good show in store featuring Bay Area based multi instrumentalist
Smith Dobson. Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Avenue San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime Gaucho Jazz 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. The band features band leader Dave Ricketts on guitar/vocals and coronet, Ari Munkres on bass, Craig Ventresco on guitar, Steve Apple on percussion and Leon Oakley on trumpet. This is one of the Bay Area’s best jazz ensembles. Highly Recommended!!!!!! No Cover Charge

SF Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concert Series 4:30 PM-7:30 PM Showtime The Golden Gate Bandshell Soul/Jazz/R&B Concert Series presents Momotombo The Bandshell is located at John F. Kennedy Dr and Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco. Highly Recommended!!!!!

Tonight’s Recommendation

The Chapel 777 Valencia Street San Francisco Street 9:00 PM Showtime
Allah-Las

Upcoming Concerts & Shows

May 29^th SF Jazz Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane

May 29^th The Greek Theatre Berkeley Alabama Shakes

May 30^th The Greek Theatre Berkeley Alabama Shakes

May 30^th SF Jazz Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane

May 31^st SF Jazz Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane

June 2^nd The Guild Theatre The Psychedelic Furs

June 3^rd Frost Ampitheatre Paul Simon

June 4^th Frost Ampitheatre Paul Simon

June 6^th The Freight & Salvage Booker T. Jones

June 7^th The Freight & Salvage Booker T. Jones

June 11^th SF Jazz Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet

June 12^th SF Jazz Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet

June 12^th The Guild Theatre Jake Shimabukuro

June 13^th SF Jazz Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet

June 26^th The Freight & Salvage Ruthie Foster

June 14^th SF Jazz Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet

June 27^th The Freight & Salvage Iris Dement

June 27^th Bankhead Theatre Oakland Interfaith Choir

July 10^th The Freight & Salvage Pure Prarie League

July 14^th SF Jazz Wynton Marsalis Septet

July 15^th SF Jazz Wynton Marsalis Septet

July 16^th SF Jazz Lettuce

July 17^th SF Jazz Lettuce

July 18^th SF Jazz Lettuce

July 19^th SF Jazz Lettuce

August 12^th The Greek Theatre Berkeley Tedeschi Trucks Band

August 15^th The Greek Theatre Berkeley Thee Sacred Souls

August 16^th Green Music Center Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with St. Paul & The Broken Bones

September 28^th SF Masonic Social Distortion

August 29^th The Greek Theatre Berkeley Tori Amos

September 30^th The Greek Theatre Berkeley Jack Johnson

Turn Your Radio On…..

Saturday May 30th Recommendations

6:00 AM-9:00 AM KPFA 94.1 FM The Gospel Experience . April Wright hosts a weekly program of spirituals, vintage gospel, modern and contemporary gospel music to inspire, uplift and educate all people worldwide

9:00 AM-10 AM KXSF 102 FM The Putumaya World Music Hour.
Rosalie Howarth hosts a weekly journey through the music of many different cultures

10:00 AM-Noon WWOZ Tiene Sabor with Yolanda Estrada. One of the best afro cuban/latin music programs on the air programs

Noon-2:00 PM KPFA 94.1 FM Blues By The Bay. Tom Mazzolini hosts a weekly program highlighting this Afro-American roots art form from its rural country roots to the urban manifestations and regional flavors that encompass the genre

Noon-2:00 PM WWOZ Tudo Bem With Dean Ellis. Two hours of the best Brazilian music

2:00 PM-4:00 PM WWOZ World Journey With Logan. One of the best world music programs on the air

4:00 PM-6:00 PM WWOZ Block Party With Brice Nice. A great program of soul, funk, R&B, psych-rock, alt-hip-hop, and any sonic gems including 45 RPM disc, new or old

6:00 PM-8:00 PM WWOZ Soul Power With Soul Sister where
“the queen of rare groove” starts a music marathon of deep funk and rare grooves

8:00 PM-10:00 PM WWOZ Awake And Willing With Peggy Lou. This is one of the best radio programs on the air. A must listen!!!

10:00 PM-1:00 AM WWOZ Blues In The Night With Jamie Dell’Apa.
Every Saturday Jamie hosts what is unquestionably the most fun, unique and entertaining radio in our present solar system. Jamie describes the program as “Music from that time when rhythm and blues and rock and roll were emerging but hadn’t yet become a predictable formula. A time when musicians were listening to and incorporating these exciting emergences into their own style of music. We focus on music that is difficult to categorize. C&W that sounds like rockabilly and rockabilly that sounds like R&B which sounds an awful lot like rock. That’s the sweet spot for the music on the show and, sure enough, that’s where the New Orleans sound is centered.” This show is must listen Radio. Highly Recommended!!!!

Video Pick Of The Week

Aaron Thibeaux “t-Bone” Walker was the pioneer of the blues, shaping the genre with his trailblazing use of early electric guitars. lt was T-Bone Walker, B.B. King once said, who ‘‘really started me to want to play the blues. I can still hear T-Bone in my mind today from that first record I heard, ‘Stormy Monday.’
He was the first electric guitar player I heard on record. He made me so that I knew I just had to go out and get an I electric guitar”. Walker was the godfather of the modern electric blues guitar. He transformed the prewar styles of
Blind Lemon Jefferson and Lonnie Johnson into sophisticated, swinging electric music. Walker was the first to make a guitar wail, cry out and buckle under the weight of his emotion. He has influenced the likes of B.B. King,
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton. In celebration of Walker’s 116 birthday on Thursday the 28th I would like to highly recommend the relatvely short but excellent 2011 documentary T Bone Walker The Story Of Texas Blues which talks about Walker’s influence on B.B. King, Chuck Berry and Jimi Hendrix and includes live footage of Walker as well

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