#bay-area-music

#bay-area-music

Thursday nights at the Market and Valencia street piano bar Martuni's are generally reserved for solo sets from pianist Joe Mag, who's otherwise best known for his swing band Joe Mag and the Kool Kats. But those who popped in for last night's Joe Mag show at Martuni's got a whole lot more than what they expected, as the Chronicle reports that pop star Kesha showed up at Martuni's Thursday night, and even got up and performed a song.

Co-founded by arranger, bassist, composer, producer and trombonist Adam Theis, Jazz Mafia is a Bay Area collective of top players, singers, composers, arrangers and even MCs. Launched in 2000, Jazz Mafia has been incredibly prolific, releasing more than 40 albums. The versatile ensemble has the chops and drive to tackle most any style, from the most out-there experimental jazz to traditional holiday favorites.

Live! at the Shell 2025 starring Samplelov Brycon & Maitre D's Cymandre 3000 Cynny hosted by Hellena Handbasket from BFF.fm https://www.samplelov.com/music https://www.bryconmusic.com/3000 https://linktr.ee/cynnymusic

For a weekly email blast of the best in San Francisco culture, sign up for our Fogcutter newsletter . It's been a busy week in the Bay Area. On Thursday, the East Bay was hit with a small quake on the same day as California's annual earthquake drill. In Solano County, bakers made a 7-foot Labubu out of bread, and in San Francisco, neighbors are complaining about "screaming" Waymos on their dead-end street. Dreamforce packed SoMa with thousands of lanyarded visitors,

InterMusic SF proudly announces the 18th edition of SF Music Day, returning on Sunday, October 19, 2025, to the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. This year's festival, themed Deeply Rooted, brings together more than 85 artists across 20 ensembles for over six hours of continuous live music, highlighting the creativity and cultural breadth of the Bay Area.

Every year, songwriter E.G. Phillips asks friends from the Bay Area music community to perform his songs for his birthday, creating a cherished musical tradition.

"To be there in a few weeks, it's giving me goosebumps."