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Monday May 25th Birthdays include

Bill “Bojangles” Robinson legendary happy-go-lucky ebullient tap dancer who starred in vaudeville, musical stage and movies who became the chief instigator for getting tap dance “up on its toes” inventing routines as the stair tap as well as performing on the balls of his feet with a shuffle-tap style that allowed him more improvisation was born 148 years ago

Jimmy Hamilton one of jazz’s great clarinetists who was a member of Duke Ellington’s Orchestra from 1943 to 1968 was born 109 years ago

Marshall Allen distinctive alto saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist reedman who has been a key member of Sun Ra’s Arkestra since the 1950’s whose style bridges early swing and bop traditions turns 102 years old

Beverly Sills highly acclaimed operatic soprano who was more popular with the American public than any opera singer since Enrico Caruso becoming one of America’s most effective spokespersons for the arts was born 97 years ago

Gary Foster highly acclaimed cool-toned straight-ahead jazz alto saxophonist best known for his work with Louis Bellson, Cal Tjader and Pancho Sanchez turns 90 years old

Tom T. Hall country singer and songwriter known to his fans and fellow musicians as “The Storyteller” for wry, socially conscious hit songs like “Harper Valley P.T.A.,” “That’s How I Got To Memphis” and “Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon” was born 90 years ago

Jessi Colter country music song/songwriter who came to prominence as part of the Outlaw Country movement of the 1970s being the only woman featured on the genre-defining compilation “Wanted! The Outlaws” along with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Tompol turns who 83 years old

Cindy Cashdollar Grammy award winning highly skillful steel guitar and dobro player who has performed and recorded with Asleep At The Wheel, Paul Butterfield The Band, Bob Dylan, Dave Alvin, Willie Nelson and many more turns 70 years old

Wallace Roney virtuoso jazz trumpeter who became known as Miles Davis’ only true protégé was born 66 years ago

Emmet Cohen virtuosic and multi-faceted pianist who is known for his deep grasp of jazz traditions, from stride and bop to Latin and modal styles turns 36 years old

Some Upcoming Shows This Week

Monday May 25th

HopMonk Novato 224 Vintage Way Novato 6:00 PM Showtime
A great set of music in store featuring the retro blues and R&B part band
The California Honeydrops Led by dynamic vocalist and multi-instrumentalist
Lech Wierzynski, and drawing on diverse musical influences from Bay Area R&B, funk, Southern soul, Delta blues, and New Orleans second-line, the Honeydrops bring vibrant energy and infectious dance-party vibes to their shows. Highly Recommended!!!! $49 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

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
A great night of music in store featuring Bay Area based Silver Bell Jazz Band whose music specializes in ragtime, blues, and swing. Band members include
Ryan Calloway on clarinet, washboard & vocals, Samuel Wolfe Rocha on cornet, James McClaskey on tenor guitar, banjo & vocals, James “lil jimmy” Touzel on bass and Steve apple on drums Highly Recommended!!!! $15 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

Golden Gate Park Live From The Whale’s Tail Noon-6:00 PM Showtime
The Golden Gate Live From The Whale’s Tail presents Essie Thomas, 
Lisa Graciano, Pete Kronowitt &  Season of Us 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!!!!!

Tuesday May 26th

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
Denver based post bop jazz bassist and composer Alan Jones performs with his outstanding trio. Highly Recommended!!!! $15 Cover Charge

Verdi Club 2424 Mariposa Street San Francisco 9:00 PM-1:30 AM Showtime The Cottontails are one of San Francisco’s most exciting, talented, and versatile swing dance bands around, playing a wide range of styles: 1920s Gatsby-era jazz, classic 30’s/’40s swing, and vintage ’50s/’60s R&B featuring
Karina Denike, whose vocal prowess recalls traditional jazz chops with modern style, relevance, and soul. Something for everyone, and fun for all! 
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  
San Francisco based Mean To Me  is a jazz quintet that resurrects classic jazz of the 1920s through 1940s–sometimes twisted by the more modern stylings of Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus and Ahmad Jamal and an eclectic variety of soul-jazz and latin-jazz. Band is led by jazz vocalist Judy Butterfield, with
Ben Slater on piano, Scott Foster on guitar, Cairo McCockran on drums and
Sam Heminger on bass 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  John Elliott, Like Planes & XtinaM 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 May 27^th

Ivy Room 860 San Pablo Avenue Albany 7:00 PM Showtime A great show in store with SPAGHETTI an electrifying instrumental quartet of Bay Area musicians featuring guitarist Jim Campilongo, accordionist/pianist Sam Reider, drummer Scott Amendola and bassist Mat Muntz performing original compositions by Campilongo and Reider along with tunes by Duke Ellington, Astor Piazzolla, Hank Williams and beyond. Highly Recommended!!!! $23.50 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 one of the Bay Area’s best power driven rocking blues powerhouse bands The Olitia Donaire Band led by the dynamic vocals of Donaire. Highly Recommended!!!! $15 Cover Charge

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

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM Showtimes The great jazz guitarist Bruce Forman pays homage to the music of
Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Grant Green and Charlie Christian in a celebration of six-string swingdom. Highly Recommended!!!! $30 Cover Charge

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 8:30 PM-11:55 PM Showtime The fabulous Verve Quintet honors the blue note, hard bop tradition of the 1960’s and beyond. The band features Aaron Germain on bass, Adam Klipple on piano, Andrew Dixon on tenor sax, Daniel Herrera on tumpet and JPaul Macklin on drums. Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

Moe’s Alley 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz 8:00 PM Showtime
A raucous night of music in store featuring the Tucson based ass-kicking cowpunk alt country rockers Supersuckers. Opening up are Austin based classic country, bluegrass and country rock musician Scott H Biram This is one of the must see shows of the week. Highly Recommended!!!!!
$24.65 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

SF Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concert Series 4:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime The Bandshell Midweek Melodies Series presents Mark Karan’s Budz & 
The Keller Sisters The Bandshell is located at John F. Kennedy Dr and Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco. Highly Recommended!!!!! No Cover Charge

Thursday May 28th

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!!!!
$44.50/$114.50 Cover Charge

Ashkenaz 1317 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley 7:30 PM Showtime
Tom Rigney and Flambeau is the Bay Area’s preeminent cajun & zydeco band specializes in blazing Cajun twosteps, lowdown blues, funky New Orleans grooves, Boogie Woogie piano, and heartbreakingly beautiful ballads and waltzes. Much of the repertoire is composed by Rigney, but the mix in a few classics from the Cajun/NewOrleans songbook. Along the way you may pick up a trace of Rigney’s Irish roots, or echoes of Eastern Europe–it just makes the musical gumbo that much tastier. Band members include Tom Rigney on violin, vocals, Caroline Dahl on piano, Anthony Paule on guitar, Sam Rocha on bass and Brent Rampone on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!!!
$20 Cover Charge

Bottom of the Hill 1233 17th St, San Francisco 8:30 PM Showtime
A raucous night of music in store featuring the Tucson based ass-kicking cowpunk alt country rockers Supersuckers. Opening up are Austin based classic country, bluegrass and country rock musician Scott H Biram and
San Francisco based spaghetti western surf rockers Hangtown. All three bands are great and this is one of the must see shows of the week.
Highly Recommended!!!!! $25 Cover Charge

Madrone Art Bar 500 Divisadero Street, San Francisco 6:00 PM Showtime Aaron Hammerman of The Deep Basement Shakers specializes in primal, joint-rocking boogie, barrelhouse, blues and early R&B. Vintage, foot- stomping Americana roots music designed for good times. Let’s get down!
Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

The Sound Room 3022 Broadway Oakland 7:30 PM Showtime
A great night of fantastic blues guitar in store featuring Jules Leyhe who Premier Guitar who said of Lehye “forget eveything you know about slide guitar he maybe the best blues guitar slide licks since Derek Trucks maybe even
Duane Allman”. Leyhe wil be performing with his band The Family Jules with special guest jazz guitarist Adam Levy This is a show to definitely check out.
Highly Recommended!!!!! $42.40 Cover Charge

Blush Wine Bar 476 Castro Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
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 drums. Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM Showtimes A great set of music in store featuring Oakland based jazz soul inspired vocalist Lilan Kane. Highly Recommended!!!! $30 Cover Charge Per Set

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
Jazz trumpet master Mike Olmos has become one the most in demand jazz musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area while maintaining a frequent national and international performance/touring schedule. In the Bay, Mike has been performing with various bands such as the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Pete Escovedo,
Wil Blades, Eddie Roberts, Jubu and Legally Blynd. ​ Olmos performs with his outstanding quintet. Highly Recommended!!!! $15 Cover Charge

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 7:00 PM-11:30 PM Showtime. Post bop jazz pianist/composer and arranger Art Khu performs with his outstanding quartet. 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 post bop jazz pianist
Syd Williams Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

City Of Awe Civic Center Sound Track Series Noon-3:00 PM Showtime
The Civic Center Music Series presents  Bay Station, Natasha & 
Steven Pitsenbarger 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 May 29th

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!!!!
$44.50/$114.50 Cover Charge

The Chapel 777 Valencia Street San Francisco Street 9:00 PM Showtime <br.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

Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM Showtime. Chase Walker Band delivers high-energy, modern blues rooted in Southern rock, soul, and jam-band fire bridging classic blues traditions with contemporary edge. Fronted by Texas guitarist Chase Walker, the group pairs gritty vocals with soaring leads, Hammond grooves and a road-tested rhythm section and are known for explosive live shows. Highly Recommended!!! $20/$55 Cover Charge Per Set

The Sound Room 3022 Broadway Oakland 7:30 PM Showtime
Grammy Award winning violinist Mads Tolling and acclaimed accordionist and pianist Sam Reider perform Django to Tango which is a journey from the fiery swing of Django Reinhardt’s gypsy jazz to the sultry rhythms of Argentine tango and beyond. Blending virtuosity with playful improvisation, Tolling and Reider reimagine classics and unveil original works that bridge continents and centuries. Tolling and Reider will be accompanied by bassist Sam Bevan. Highly Recommended!!!! $33.85 Cover Charge

Mystic Theatre 23 Petaluma Blvd. No. Petaluma 8:30PM Showtime
Bay Area based jazz vocalist Stella Heath and her quintet present the music of Billie Holiday bringing back the electric and intimate feeling of seeing Lady Day live in a 1930’s Jazz Club. Drawing from some of Billie’s most recorded tunes such as, Blue Moon, Billie’s Blues and Strange Fruit to name a few, the band also revives some of the earlier and lesser known tunes she interpreted. Stories of Billie’s life and music are interspersed with the music. The Band features Stella Heath on vocals, Neil Fontano on piano, Robby Elfman on tenor saxophone and clarinet, Trevor Kinsel on upright bass and cornet and Spike Klein on drums Highly Recommended!!!!! $38.75/$50/$65.40 Cover Charge

Boom Boom Room 1601 Fillmore St, San Francisco 9:15 Showtime
A great night of music in store featuring Afrolicious whose sound combines inspiring lyrics, funky bass lines, and a powerful horn section while retaining the soul and feel of classic funk, disco, Latin, and Afrobeat melodies.
Highly Recommended!!!!! $20 Cover Charge

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM Showtimes The dynamic musical collective The Jazz Mafia celebrates Prince Reimagined in a high energy tribute to the music of Prince featuring Adam Theis on trombone, Daniel Casares on sax and vocals, Ian McArdle on keys, Dave Macnab on guitar & vocals, Joshua Thurston Milgrom on upright bass and Henry Plumb on drums with special guest U.K. born R&B and jazz vocalist Kate Lamont who will be gearing up to bring Prince’s music to life on stage. Highly Recommended!!!! $40 Cover Charge Per Set

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

The Rite Spot Cafe 2099 Folsom Street San Francisco 8:30 PM Showtime
A great set of West Coast blues featuring two Bay Area icons singer/guitarist GG Amos and drummer Randy Lee Odell with guitarist David Phillips and singer/songwriter Vicky Gross. This should be one of the best sets of the week. Highly Recommended!!!! $12 Cover Charge

Jupiter 2181 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley 7:00 PM Showtime East Bay based
The Hogan Brothers have played with leading figures in R&B, funk, hip-hop and Latin music with Julian on drums, Steve on bass and Colin on electric piano and accordion. Highly Recommended!!!! No 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

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 12:00 AM-1:00 AM Showtime
Late Night At The Dawn Club presents Bay Area based hard bop trumpeter Max Ehrhardt performing with his Lakeshore Collective.
Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 8:30 PM-11:55 PM Showtime Sarah V and Band features superb vocals with this high-energy Pop and R&B band, keeping us dancing all night long! Highly Recommended!!!!
$10 Cover Charge

The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A nice set of musician featuring Bay Area based singer/songwriter
Sunny Climbs 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 Tracorum The Bandshell is located at John F. Kennedy Dr and Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco. Highly Recommended!!!!!

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!!!!!

Tonight’s Recommendation

HopMonk Novato 224 Vintage Way Novato 6:00 PM Showtime
The California Honeydrops

Upcoming Concerts & Shows

May 28^th Kuumba Jazz Center Billy Childs

May 25^th HopMonk Novato California Honeydrops

May 28^th SF Jazz Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane

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…..

Monday May 25th Recommendations

7:00 AM-10:00 AM KEPX 92.7 FM John Richards A great program with one of the most knowlegeable DJ’s on the air

9:00 AM-Noon KPOO 89.5 FM The Power Of Blues Compels You with Marlyn Fowler

10:00 AM-1:00 PM KEPX 92.7 FM The Midday Show With Cheryl Waters An eclectic programming mix by one of my favorite DJ’s on the air. This is a must listen program

2:00 PM-4:00 PM WTUL New Orleans Storm Surge With Hunter One of the great surf music programs on the air

4:00 PM-6:00 PM WTUL New Orleans Jazz Shmazz With Breezy & Art Leenor One of my favorite weekly jazz programs

5:00 PM-8:00 PM WWOZ Blues & R&B With Gentilly Jr

6:00 PM-8:00 PM WTUL New Orleans Reggae Roots & Branches With Shepard One of my favorite reggae music programs

9:00 PM-10:00 PM KFJC 89.7 FM Cousin Mary hosts one of the great surf music programs in the known universe

10:00 PM-1:00 AM KEPX 92.7 FM Variety Mix With Sean An eclectic three hours of music

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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