January 2026’s ‘First Friday’ hosted by ‘Macchiarini Creative Design Jewelry and Sculpture’ on Grant Avenue in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood – with introduction by Dan Macchiarini and a talk of the passion for quilting by Marylyn Tesconi – followed by orchestrator Jessica Loos – alongside poets Steven Meloan, Yates Cessna, Carl Landauer and music with Stephen Truskolaski.
First Friday has been a tradition in North Beach since 2007.
Macchiarini Creative Design Jewelry and Sculpture offers classes for metal work sharing over sixty years of metal work experience brought into intimate class settings for beginners and experienced jewelry makers alike.
For more information:
http://www.metalworkssf.com
https://www.macreativedesign.com
#SanFrancisco #NorthBeach #FirstFriday #Poetry #Reading #MacchiariniCreativeDesign #JessicaLoos #MarylynTesconi #StevenMeloan #yatescessna #CarlLandauer #StephenTruskolaski #alcatrazradio
Marissa McLain & Friends @ Otherwise Brewing – ‘On the Sunny Side of the Street’
From a recent evening at Otherwise Brewing (Gluten Free) on Grant Avenue in San Francisco’s North Beach – Songstress Marissa McLain delivering this sweet rendition of ‘On the Sunny Side of the Street’ – a 1930 song composed by Jimmy McHugh with lyrics by Dorothy Fields, about love.
Located at 1402 Grant Avenue, Otherwise Brewing is an award-winning gluten-free brewery offering delicious craft beers in a wide range of styles, from lagers to ales.
https://www.otherwisebrewing.com
#sanfrancisco #otherwisebrewing #jazz #melissamclain #onthesunnysideofthestreet
Tribute to Saloon Doorman Greg Stathes – ‘Greg’s Memorial @ The Saloon’
Commemorating this first anniversary of Greg Stathes’ Memorial at San Francisco’s favorite Saloon – The Saloon on Grant Avenue – a tribute to our favorite North Beach Door Man and Saloon legend, Greg Stathes, who passed away in 2024 – with background music by ‘Groove Riders’ who played at his memorial. Greg was the Saloon’s doorman for decades and a North Beach fixture. The video consists of pictures Greg had collected over the years – displayed at his memorial.
Located at 1232 Grant Avenue, ‘The Saloon’ is San Francisco’s oldest bar and best place to hear live blues, 7 days a week with both afternoon and evening bands.
https://thesaloonsf.com/calendar
Special thanks for Markelle Palombo & The Saloon Family.
This video is not monetized so any advertisement is courtesy of YouTube, not us.
#sanfrancisco #NorthBeach #thesaloon #GregStathes #Memorial #doorman #GrooveRiders #AlcatrazRadio
David Byrd @ Macchiarini Creative Design – ‘The Sixth Sense’
From once upon a time at San Francisco’s First Friday poetry reading at Macchiarini Creative Design in North Beach, David Byrd delivering this heartfelt rendition of ‘The Sixth Sense’ by the great Lee Morgan, a song about love – alongside original lyrics. David and Byrds of a Feather can be found playing unique blends of Jazz and Reggae throughout San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.
https://jazzreggae.com
This is part of our ongoing ‘Music In Poetry’ series where musical segments are extracted from poetry readings people may otherwise never hear.
#sanfrancisco #firstfriday #macchiarinicreativedesign #davidbyrd #thesixthsense #leemorgan #youdontknowwhatloveis #saxophone #alcatrazradio
The CottonTails @ Stookey’s Blue Room – ‘I’m Confessin’ That I Love You’
From a recent rainy night at San Francisco’s newly opened Stookey’s Blue Room on Bush Street, legendary ‘The CottonTails’ delivering this rendition of ‘I’m Confessin’ That I Love You’, written by Al J. Neiburg (lyrics) and Doc Daugherty & Ellis Reynolds (music) – a story about love.
https://www.thecottontails.com
Located at 891 Bush Street, Stookey’s Blue Room is dedicated to live Jazz and other entertainment in a beautiful expansion space.
https://www.stookeysblueroom.com
#sanfrancisco #stookeysblueroom #thecottontails #livemusic #whateverlolawants #alcatrazradio
Monday Night Jam @ Tupelo (Feat. Sophie Powers) – ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)’
From once upon a time at Tupelo’s Monday Night Jam on Grant Avenue, Sophie Powers delivering this rendition of Whitney Houston’s ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)’, alongside the Monday Night Band.
The Monday Night Jam at Tupelo in North Beach is where pro musicians and guests throw down an eclectic mix of tunes from 9pm to 1am, every monday.
Walk ins are welcome and the song list can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Xjgm3LM0SoOGps3U581iyJlunOnj15C
Located at 1337 Grant Avenue in San Francisco, Tupelo hosts live music 7 nights a week.
http://tupelosf.com
#sanfrancisco #tupelo #mondaynightjam #iwannadancewithsomebody #sophiepowers #cover #whitneyhoustoncover #alcatrazradio