San Francisco Metro: Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · R&B / Soul / Funk · 8 events · data version 20261021-173303
7:00 PM · The Soul Sessions · Black Cat (Tenderloin) · Tickets: $15.50 - $25.50 · live_music, jazz, rnb_soul_funk · rating 7
blackcatsf.turntabletickets.com · details Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.
JaZzLine INSTITUTE Presents The Soul Sessions
The Soul Sessions bring some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians to Black Cat for a weekly night built around deep groove, soulful improvisation, and the energy that happens when world-class players meet in an intimate room.
8:00 PM · JUSTIN RAUDEBUSH WITH SPECIAL GUEST LIZZY SMITH · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details JUSTIN RAUDEBUSH: Justin Raudebush brings his knack for soulful arrangements, impassioned vocals, and heartfelt lyrics into his first full-length album, In a Place. A nod to the art of an album as a complete work, In a Place offers the listener a musical journey from start to finish into the soul. In a Place is a composition of various musical landscapes, all exhibiting Justin's unique sonic expression of timeless melodies.
7:00 PM · Sami Stevens · The DeLuxe (Haight) · $10 · live_music, jazz, rnb_soul_funk, folk · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Sami Stevens at The Deluxe features NYC‑based singer‑songwriter Sami Stevens bringing an intimate blend of jazz, soul, and folk‑infused original music to the Haight’s cozy listening room. Known for subtle intensity, painterly songwriting, and emotionally rich performances, she accompanies herself on keys and channels influences from classic 1970s vocalists while drawing on a deep background...
8:00 PM · Fault Line Trio · Harlan Records (Union Square) · Free · live_music, jazz, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Harlan Records welcomes Fault Line Trio — one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic and innovative crossover jazz projects, serving up a blend of swing, R&B, and sophisticated grooves in an intimate listening‑room setting. Featuring Jay Sanders on piano and keys, Lukas Vesely on bass, and Brian Fishler on drums, this modern jazz piano trio...
8:00 PM · Magic School Busk · Persona (Union Square) · Free · live_music, rnb_soul_funk, latin_world · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details Event Series: Magic School Busk « All Events Magic School Busk October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Free « The Soul Sessions Chris Siebert » Turn your midweek slump into a vibe at Persona SF! Every Wednesday at 8 PM, the Magic School Busk brings an electrifying fusion of Funk, Soul, Latin, Afro, and more to keep the energy high all night long. Let the rhythm elevate your evening as this dynamic collective delivers a genre-blending experience that’s impossible to ignore.
9:00 PM · My Blue Soul · Tupelo (North Beach) · Free · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
offbeatsf.com · details These guys are a killer band with a great horn section, energy driven vocals and an upbeat bluesy playlist. Come check them out. 21+, NO COVER!
6:30 PM · The Bobby Young Project · Biscuits & Blues (Union Square) · $15 · live_music, rock, rnb_soul_funk · rating 5
biscuitsandblues.com · details The Bobby Young Project delivers award-winning Bay Area blues, soul, and rock, led by guitar veteran Bobby Young and his powerhouse band.
time TBA · Funk Wednesdays · Eli's Mile High (Oakland) · RSVP · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 5
elismilehighclub.com · details FUNK WEDNESDAYS Wed, Oct 21 | Eli's Mile High Club RSVP Time & Location Oct 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Eli's Mile High Club, 3629 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94609, USA Other dates Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 PM About the event FUNK WEDNESDAYS LIVE WEST COAST FUNK EVERY WEDNESDAY AT ELI'S THIS WEEK WE FEATURE: 7PM-11PM NO COVER Show More RSVP Share this event