#bay-area-blues

#bay-area-blues

"I grew up in that bar. I spent more time there than I did in my own home." Rick Figari reflects on his deep connection to the Ha-Ra Club, where his parents met and where he has countless memories.

The de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895, showcasing priceless treasures and works of art from the 17th through the 20th centuries from various regions.

Spinrad believes that people are eager for face-to-face conversation, especially if prompted by a specific topic. He created a prototype of a 'Conference Calendar' to facilitate this.

The Asian Art Museum is home to one of the world's finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 awe-inspiring artworks ranging from ancient jades and ceramics to contemporary video installations.

Y&T's classic era began after signing with A&M Records, leading to the release of five studio LPs and a live set between 1976 and '86.

Join us for a free night of DJ sets and a lively night market at "Pickin' on the Polk" After Hours on April 25, 2026, from 6 PM to 10 PM.

Rubberband captures a series of recording sessions that took place during this period, when Miles moved from Columbia Records to Warner Bros. in the summer of 1985, reflecting the legend's Reagan era of shiny pop-funk. Still searching for the sound of the street, he chose to reinterpret a diverse range of contemporary styles-jazz, funk, rock, calypso, Latin, and soul-in his own way.

Trombonist Adam Theis and his Jazz Mafia organization have always been smooth operators, finding creative ways to bend the often treacherous Bay Area music scene to their will. By forging alliances with friendly venues, the Jazz Mafia has knuckled their way into two Bay Area residencies, playing monthly at Oakland's Sound Room and North Beach's Keys Jazz Bistro.