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Upcoming shows

7Jan

The Milkbar [241 A S 1st St, Richmond, CA 94804]: [Dan & Mantra Plonsey, Matthew Welch, Cory Wright, Kattt Atchley: compositions, improvisation, songs and stories, art and doll projection.] More..

8Jan

Black Cat Jazz Supper Club [400 Eddy St San Francisco, CA 94109]: [Joe Block Open Heart Trio] More..

8Jan

Littlefield Concert Hall, Mills College at Northeastern University, Oakland [Richards Rd Oakland, CA 94613]: [Other Minds welcomes pianist Amy Williams to perform Morton Feldman’s Triadic Memories on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Mills College at Northeastern University in Oakland.] More..

9Jan

Medicine for Nightmares [3036 24th St SF]: [Other Dimensions in Sound presents vocalist Saki Minamimoto.] More..

9Jan

Victoria Theatre [2961 16th Street San Francisco]: [The San Francisco Tape Music Festival 2026] More..

Recently added photos

Peter Nyboer - Peter Nyboer

Jenna Flohr - Jenna Flohr

Ernesto Diaz-Infante - photos

E. Doctor Smith - McFarland Castro Smith Trio

E. Doctor Smith - Doc's Gear

Recently added artists

Headboggle
Derek Gedalecia a.k.a. Headboggle - electronic keyboard-based soundscapes

Robert Blatt
Artist, composer, and writer

Marc Perez
composer, performer, improviser, author, curator and organization leader

Renée Qin
Harpist, Composer

Aine Nakamura
voice, body, stories

Recently added shows

20Jan

Make-Out Room [3225 22nd St SF]: [Jazz at the Make-Out: Djll/Evangelista/O'Kane, Sean Keenan, Ackley/Davis/Johnston/Michalak] More...

28Jan

Black Cat Jazz Supper Club [400 Eddy St San Francisco, CA 94109]: [Lorin Benedict 4tet] More...

10Jan

Community of Christ San Jose [990 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95126]: [South Bay Sonic Circuits is a meet-up for enthusiast of electronic music with all kinds of instruments and styles featuring David Leikam/Doug Lynner (piano/electronics), Cactus Reactor, OKKIM, Peter Nyboer, Bob Amstadt, Quantum Synths, Tone-E Sea, and mkgratif (live video).] More...

11Jan

Hare and Arrow Arts [1200 Harbour Way S, Ste 117, Richmond CA 94804]: [Live music, food, BYOB, and a chance to help usher in a new year of creativity in the Bay Area.] More...

17Jan

Center for New Music [55 Taylor St SF]: [High end experimental sounds with gourmet vegan pancakes.] More...

Recent albums

Red Fast Triple Luck - Red Fast Triple Luck
Release Date: 12/21/2025

Utility Spirits - Bryan Day + Ernesto Diaz-Infante
Release Date: 12/15/2025

Mission Rebel No 1: Looking for Rev. Jesse James - David James's GPS
Release Date: 12/05/2025

Ultimately, It's Everything - Jon Raskin and Jon Bafus
Release Date: 12/03/2025

About Bay Improviser

Bay Area Improviser's Network was created to provide a forum for Experimental, Improvised, Noise, Electronic, Free-Jazz, Avant Garde, Modern Composition, and Other Forms of Contemporary Sound in the San Francisco Bay Area. At this site, you can find musician's biographical information, upcoming concert info, reviews, links to other sites, and more.