Come join Red Hot and the Saltines for some classic rock n' roll tunes at the Chit-Chat Cafe, Sunday September 12th starting at 12:30pm!!  

The City of Half Moon Bay Presents The Third Annual Summer’s End Music Festival!       September 25th, 2021 - 12 pm to 7 pm       John L Carter Memorial Park “Join us on Saturday, September 25th for the City of Half Moon Bay’s Annual Summer’s End Music Festival, from 12PM to 7PM at John […]

Singer Majel Connery and guitarist Matt Walsh present Sky Creature. One night only in Half Moon Bay . Featuring guest Mauro ffortissimo. Buy Tickets $35 Sky Creature is a euphoric collision of post-punk, trance, and deconstructed opera. The resulting sound is a magical alchemy of opposites: weightless vocals set against a raging sea of manic […]

Here’s what we have in on the calendar: Friday, October 1, 2021 from 7-9pm: Freewheel Brewing Company (3736 Florence Street, Redwood City) Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 2-4pm: Half Moon Bay American Legion (470 Capistrano Drive, Half Moon Bay) Saturday, October 30, 2021: from 8-Midnight: HALLOWEEN PARTY (80'S Dance Party) San Mateo American Legion (130 South Blvd., San Mateo) Friday, November […]

Here’s what we have in on the calendar: Friday, October 1, 2021 from 7-9pm: Freewheel Brewing Company (3736 Florence Street, Redwood City) Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 2-4pm: Half Moon Bay American Legion (470 Capistrano Drive, Half Moon Bay) Saturday, October 30, 2021: from 8-Midnight: HALLOWEEN PARTY (80’S Dance Party) San Mateo American Legion (130 South Blvd., San Mateo) Friday, November […]

Freestone Peaches plays the outdoor stage at the American Legion post 474 in Half Moon Bay! Allman Brothers Band tribute Freestone Peaches captures the feel, excitement and raw energy of the Allman Brothers Band live in concert. The SF Bay Area based band is comprised of veteran jam, jazz, blues, rock, country and Allman Brothers […]

"Lonesome Whistle." Steve Lambly, Rob Hatcher, and Marc Strohlein are performing as a trio, playing honky tonk, western swing, blues, and other Americana. We play songs by Johnny Cash, Grateful Dead, Merle Haggard, Dire Straits, and many others, along with some originals. You can learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/Lonesome-Whistle-113069161035084/?ref=pages_you_manage No cover 1 drink Minimum & 21+

Featuring local professional saxophonist Sonya Jason (http://sonyajason.com/) and a variety of talented Bay Area jazz guitarists. Listen to sensuous melodic jazz standards while savoring a stunning sunset over the sea. Enjoy Happy Hour drink specials, too! Wednesday, January 26 from 5-7 p.m. at Moss Beach Distillery. Seating is limited. Must have a reservation to attend. […]

Sonya Jason’s Groove trio plays the perfect blend of pop instrumentals, smooth jazz and bluesy standards. This tasty and versatile group is a crowd-pleaser. Small enough to keep it cool, but lively enough to be festive, listeners will hum along or tap their toes as their favorite melodies float over upbeat rhythms. Featuring local professional […]

Featuring local professional saxophonist Sonya Jason (http://sonyajason.com/) and talented guitarist Dan Nieckarz of Gilroy. Listen to sensuous melodic jazz standards while savoring a stunning sunset over the sea. Enjoy Happy Hour drink specials, too! Wednesday, February 23 from 5-7 p.m. at Moss Beach Distillery. Seating is limited. Must have a reservation to attend. EMAIL Bev@MossBeachDistillery.com […]

Our local band is back, March 11th 4pm-6pm at The Swell Lounge at the Jettywave Distillery Listen to these musicians serenade the Swell Lounge while you enjoy craft cocktails and Gibraltar Gem classics. We open at 3pm and close at 7pm. Leashed dogs welcome, children also okay. See you there, live!   Craft cocktails and […]

Award-winning pianist Helen Sung brings her Quartet+ with guest violinist Jenny Scheinman. Sung is a virtuoso pianist who has seamlessly fused her classical background into her current passionate swinging sound. A 2021 Guggenheim Fellow, Sung graduated from the the inaugural class of the Thelonious Monk Institute and was a winner of the Mary Lou Williams […]

We're pleased to announce that live concerts are resuming at the Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows Hall! On Saturday, April 2, the West Coast Ramblers are bringing their hot string band and infectious strumming to Odd Fellows Hall. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets ($25) are required (seating capacity 60) and can […]

At once unassumingly virtuosic and un-contrivedly emotional, award-winning Anglo-Trinidadian jazz singer, Tessa Souter, is “a beguiling artist who infuses everything she interprets with voluptuous intelligence and keen emotional insight.” (KQED ARTS). Her CDs have twice been picked as Top Ten Jazz CDs of the Year by the London Sunday Times. And Picture in Black and White […]

Multi-talented virtuoso Jeremy Pelt has become one of the preeminent young trumpeters within the jazz world. He has been voted Rising Star on Trumpet five years in a row by Downbeat and his recordings and performances have earned him critical acclaim. Forging a bond with the Mingus Big Band very early in his career lead […]

One of the world’s leading jazz drummers, Willie Jones III brings the music of legendary jazz musician Roy Hargrove to life on the Bach stage and features Renee Neufville, a vocalist who made her mark in the platinum recording duo Zhané and then “cut her teeth” in the jazz world touring globally with Hargrove’s band […]

Catch "Sunset Sax & Guitar" with passionate saxophonist Sonya Jason (http://sonyajason.com/) and guest Brazilian guitarist Ricardo Peixoto (http://ricardopeixoto.com/) of Oakland. Come savor sensuous Latin jazz as the sun sets over the sea. Enjoy Happy Hour drink specials, too! No cover for the live music on Wednesday, April 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Moss Beach Distillery. […]

I am so excited to announce that I will be performing downtown at Half Moon Bay's newest fine dining establishment! Fattoria e Mare has opened up on Main Street in the space where Pasta Moon used to be, and the newly remodeled interior is gorgeous.   In this new space for live music, I am […]

Description Michael Manring, Mark Lemaire and Mark Kostrzewa — A night of individual and collective musical virtuosity World famous solo bassist Michael Manring along with guitarist Mark Lemaire and Montara’s own guitar instrumentalist Mark Kostrzewa share the stage for an evening of individual and collective musical arrangements. General admission. $30 donation. Limited seating. You must reserve. […]

Internationally renowned violinist and composer, 2x Grammy-winner and 2016 DownBeat Critics Poll Rising Star, Mads Tolling is accompanied in this performance by versatile singer-songwriter-pianist Spencer Day for an evening of pure extravagance. Mads’ superb mastery and Spencer’s unique blend of blue-eyed soul, pop and film noir moodiness intertwine for a beautiful and refreshing take on […]

A world-class soloist, accomplished composer, and formidable bandleader, saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged as a leading light of his generation. DownBeat called him, “One of the most studied (and copied) saxophonists on the planet,” while JazzTimes identified him as, “a figure of international renown.” DownBeat also voted him second only to tenor sax great Sonny […]

Multiple grammy nominee and Juno Award winner Jane Bunnett’s bands and recordings showcase some of the finest musical talent from Canada, the U.S., and Cuba. Bunnett, a veteran jazz icon, soprano sax player, flautist and composer is known for her creative integrity, improvisational daring, and courageous artistry. Her Afro-Cuban melodies express the universality of music […]

Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes brings her latest show to Half Moon Bay, Savannah will be joined by Diego Amador Jr., direct from Spain. Mon, May 23, 2022, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDT   About this event Seattle-based Flamenco dancer, Savannah Fuentes, returns to Half Moon Bay with her latest show, Eterno, El Flamenco Vive. Savannah […]

Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966— more than a half century ago. Rooted in straight-ahead jazz, they’ve played a variety of styles in a number of different groups, as well as with their […]

Hop Dogma is excited to welcome back Mission Blue as part of our Storyteller Series. Enjoy an evening of intimate, stellar Bluegrass. About this event The revival of the Storyteller Series is meant to forge a deeper connection between the audience and musicians. As a listening audience, our goal is to give the musicians a […]

Tickets are now on sale for @coast_tribe_music on June 4th, 9pm, inside.   Get your tix cause this will go quick!   Coast Tribe live at Old Princeton Landing. This up-beat, exciting reggae/rock/roots band will be taking the stage inside OPL on June 4th at 9pm. Coast Tribe, from the Half Moon Bay Coastside community, has been […]

Come to Odd Fellows Hall and enjoy more than a dozen voices in "M'Earathy" Harmony! Repertoire ranges from Madrigals through World/Folk traditions to Beach Boys and Beyond. Date/Time Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m. $25 general admission. We recommend reserving online at https://hmb-odd.org/calendar/2763 as seating is limited and we expect the event will sell out. […]

With his illustrious career that includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Donald Byrd, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw and the Duke Ellington Orchestra, as well as a heralded career as a solo artist that began more than 30 years ago, Kenny Garrett is easily recognized as one of modern jazz’s […]

Vocalist Tierney Sutton returns this summer with phenomenal Tamir Hendelman on piano and Serge Merlaud on guitar playing songs from Sutton’s Grammy-nominated Paris Sessions album. Sutton, known for her impeccable voice and imaginative treatments of The Great American Songbook, is heralded for her abilities as both a jazz storyteller and her ability to use her […]

Trombonist and five-time Grammy-nominee, Wayne Wallace is one of the more respected exponents of African American-Latin music in the world today. He is known for the use of traditional forms and styles in combination with contemporary music and has earned recognition with his recent placement in the Downbeat Critics Polls under the trombone and producer […]

Legendary bassist Buster Williams leads his Something More quartet. The Guardian calls Williams one of the great acoustic bassists, and JazzTimes states Williams resume ranks with that of any bassist in the modern era. It’s a resume that includes working with Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt when he was 17; backing singing legends Betty Carter, […]

Internationally acclaimed jazz violinist Jenny Scheinman presents music she wrote and honed while in the wilderness of Northern California during the shutdown. This drum-less ensemble revels in full acoustic resonance and draws on Scheinman’s early string influences; John McLaughlin’s Shakti, Django Reinhardt and Wild West cinema. She is also sure to include a handful of […]

Los Improviders is group of Bay Area musicians that love to improvise their sets. They play in the moment without rehearsal which allows a rare freedom of expression to unfold during their shows. With a fusion of guitar, bass, keys, horns, & drums they express their gratitude for life by playing in the moment with […]

Saxophonist great, Azar Lawrence celebrates his new album New Sky with his 8-piece ensemble who sizzle to his original compositions. Lawrence at just 19 years old was chosen by Elvin Jones for a 3 plus year stint and then by McCoy Tyner for 5 years to fill the shoes of John Coltrane. Azar recorded and […]