Simon Aks is a versatile guitarist based out of San Francisco. An alumnus of Ruth Asawa School of the Arts, Simon is now a rising senior in UCLA's Jazz Performance and Electrical Engineering programs. He has been a member of the California All-State Jazz Band, the SFJAZZ High School All Stars, CJC's Advanced Jazz Workshop I, the Brubeck Summer Jazz Institute, and the Stanford Jazz Workshop. When he is not performing around the Bay Area or going out to see live music, Simon is working on his debut album.

DJ N!ce is a technically trained percussionist whose foundation in rhythm shapes every performance. Raised in a jazz-only household, he developed a deep appreciation for melody, groove, and musical storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant sounds of the Bay Area and Atlanta, DJ N!ce moves effortlessly across genres and decades, creating smooth, rhythmic sets that feel both nostalgic and refreshingly original. His signature style blends familiar favorites with abstract lo-fi textures, delivering a laid-back yet engaging listening experience that resonates with diverse audiences. DJ N!ce brings a refined musical perspective, seamless transitions, and an ear for creating the perfect atmosphere—one beat at a time.

The Amar Singh Trio is the genre-bending brainchild of bassist and vocalist Amarinder Singh, a Bay Area native whose musical identity is as diverse and vibrant as the region he calls home. Born in Vallejo and raised between Oakland and Berkeley, Amar’s roots are deeply embedded in the cultural mosaic of Northern California—a backdrop that has profoundly shaped his sound and spirit.

Blending jazz fusion, psychedelic space jazz, funk, hip-hop, R&B, and neo-soul with flourishes of Punjabi folk and Bhangra, the Amar Singh Trio doesn’t just play music—they channel it from multiple dimensions. Amarinder's singular approach to bass and vocals bridges worlds, fusing tradition and experimentation in a groove-heavy, mind-expanding experience.

For over a decade, Amar has been a recurring presence at Berkeley’s iconic Tupper & Reed, performing on and off alongside some of the Bay Area’s most respected musicians. The venue has remained a dearly loved and familiar stage over the years, and Amar continues to value the connection.

Bay Area–based DJ that crafts dynamic sets which seamlessly fuse hip hop, R&B, and Latin sounds. With a gift for connecting with the crowd, DJ Swang, creates an atmosphere where every beat fuels the energy of the night.

Simon Aks is a versatile guitarist based out of San Francisco. An alumnus of Ruth Asawa School of the Arts, Simon is now a rising senior in UCLA's Jazz Performance and Electrical Engineering programs. He has been a member of the California All-State Jazz Band, the SFJAZZ High School All Stars, CJC's Advanced Jazz Workshop I, the Brubeck Summer Jazz Institute, and the Stanford Jazz Workshop. When he is not performing around the Bay Area or going out to see live music, Simon is working on his debut album.

Broad Strokes is for the dancers and for the lovers of bass and beats. She harnesses the power of music to bring together community on the dance floor. While she loves selecting from golden eras like 70's disco or 90's Hip-Hop and R&B, her sets are full of your dance floor favorites from every era, with surprises like deep edits and remixes of classics. She deeply understands how music can heal, uplift, inspire, and connect. You can find her on IG as @djbroadstrokes

murcutian is a Bay Area DJ and the Founder of Her DJ Club, a women-led collective focused on teaching women the fundamentals of DJing.

Raised in San Francisco’s Mission District, her deep love for music sparked her passion for DJing in 2018. Known for her smooth blends and song selection, she brings a unique mix of genres that takes her audiences through a journey of sounds. murcutian has rocked crowds at venues like El Rio, Crybaby, OMCA, Carnaval in San Francisco, and more!

The Amar Singh Trio is the genre-bending brainchild of bassist and vocalist Amarinder Singh, a Bay Area native whose musical identity is as diverse and vibrant as the region he calls home. Born in Vallejo and raised between Oakland and Berkeley, Amar’s roots are deeply embedded in the cultural mosaic of Northern California—a backdrop that has profoundly shaped his sound and spirit.

Blending jazz fusion, psychedelic space jazz, funk, hip-hop, R&B, and neo-soul with flourishes of Punjabi folk and Bhangra, the Amar Singh Trio doesn’t just play music—they channel it from multiple dimensions. Amarinder's singular approach to bass and vocals bridges worlds, fusing tradition and experimentation in a groove-heavy, mind-expanding experience.

For over a decade, Amar has been a recurring presence at Berkeley’s iconic Tupper & Reed, performing on and off alongside some of the Bay Area’s most respected musicians. The venue has remained a dearly loved and familiar stage over the years, and Amar continues to value the connection.

natzbabe is a Bay Area-based DJ who is motivated by connecting people through music. Inspired by sharing songs with those she's loved throughout her life, natzbabe is known for her infectious energy and genre-fluid sounds. Whether she is mixing hyperpop, Latin Club, or R&B, you'll be sure to hear crowd favorites and unexpected edits. You can find her on SoundCloud and IG @natzbabe.

djb_luke is a DJ collective of sound selectors focused on creating a vibrant and energetic party. His curated sets of house, hip hop and dance music reflect their influences growing up in the Bay Area. His mission is to welcome and grow a community of wholesome music lovers into his full house party. There's always room for more good vibes with djb_luke!

ECP Trio is a powerhouse trio that brings classic and modern hits to life with electrifying energy. With a searing lead guitar, driving basslines, and dynamic drums, they transform every cover into a crowd-shaking performance. Known for their raw talent and unstoppable stage presence.

murcutian is a Bay Area selector born and raised in San Francisco’s Mission District. Inspired by her love for music, she began her career as a DJ in 2018 in the comfort of her bedroom. Not long after, she took to performing at live events all over California. Through her career, she’s been able to rock crowds at R&B and Ribs, the Cal Academy of Sciences, Exploratorium “After Dark” and San Francisco’s annual Carnaval. 

Currently, you can find her hosting her own party called “Hella Tight” at Blondie’s in San Francisco. She is also the founder and instructor of Her DJ Club  - A Women’s DJ cohort based out of Oakland, CA.

Celestial Hotties, led by Simon Keyser Petty is a rotating cast of Bay Area Baddies bringing the grooves to you. Sit back and enjoy the sounds of Curtis Mayfield, Michael Jackson, Bobby Caldwell and so many more classic greats. From searing instrumentals, to space-high ballads, Celestial Hotties will provide a performance that will have you back for more!

Instrumental trio Farallon,, focuses on crafting sounds in homage to the natural world. Drawing their name from the archipelago off the coast of San Francisco, the songs range from seas of ambience to tempest grooves. Comprised of Keith Waters on electric bass, Ian Mcardle on keyboards and Shawn Myers on drums. 

Keith Waters - bass

Ian McArdle - keyboards/piano

Shawn Myers - drums

The Curiosities Jazz Band is a tiny San Francisco Bay Area - based ensemble playing the jazz standards of the 1920’s, ‘30s, and ‘40s. Led by longtime swing dancer and guitarist Nirav Sanghani, the band focuses on a classic repertoire that’s great for dancing and listening.

Maitre D is a Bay Area-based DJ/Producer creating music since the early 2000s. His varied song credits include singer/rapper Jidenna, NY golden era great, Sadat X (of Brand Nubian), and Detroit J-Dilla affiliate, Guilty Simpson, along with numerous Bay Area indie Hip Hop & R&B artists such as up & coming Oakland collective MacArthur Maze. His music has been featured on HBO & Prime Video, as well as a number of independent films. He has made a name for himself as an Open Format DJ, bringing his diverse blend of genres & original edits to dancefloors from Honolulu to Brooklyn. 

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The Amar Singh Trio is the genre-bending brainchild of bassist and vocalist Amarinder Singh, a Bay Area native whose musical identity is as diverse and vibrant as the region he calls home. Born in Vallejo and raised between Oakland and Berkeley, Amar’s roots are deeply embedded in the cultural mosaic of Northern California—a backdrop that has profoundly shaped his sound and spirit.

Blending jazz fusion, psychedelic space jazz, funk, hip-hop, R&B, and neo-soul with flourishes of Punjabi folk and Bhangra, the Amar Singh Trio doesn’t just play music—they channel it from multiple dimensions. Amarinder's singular approach to bass and vocals bridges worlds, fusing tradition and experimentation in a groove-heavy, mind-expanding experience.

For over a decade, Amar has been a recurring presence at Berkeley’s iconic Tupper & Reed, performing on and off alongside some of the Bay Area’s most respected musicians. The venue has remained a dearly loved and familiar stage over the years, and Amar continues to value the connection.

Tones and rhythms are the alphabet of the emotional language that is music. Kelyn confides to you truths and dreams emanating from his guitar. Performing professionally since the age of 16, years no longer mark time in his life, but musical events. The dynamism of his art has become manifest by touring, recording and opening for artists such as Lucky Peterson, Wynton Marsalis, Archie Schepp, Bernie Worrell, the Skatalites, Robert Randolph, Snarky Puppy, Emily King and many others.

Citizens Jazz is an innovative jazz collective led by Caroline Chung who is an Oakland based professional upright & electric bassist. They released their full length album of original music titled Sounds Of Haejin in 2021, as well as a Tribute to the Great Nina Simone EP, several singles & music videos from the album.  They also performed two sold out shows at SF Jazz in January of 2021 & 2022 and are scheduled perform there this May with a new EP in the works to be released soon!

Caroline Chung- bass

Khalil Doak-Anthony- guitar

Jordan Davis- drums 

couchdate is a music/art collective based out of Oakland. Dedicated to an entirely vintage aesthetic, they only use vintage analog gear & play strictly vinyl. Sets typically start with 1970’s Brazilian & international psychedelica, and move into a highly curated array of sounds & genres

OMR (Omar Jean) is originally from San Diego, California but has spent most of his adult life on the east coast for school, work, etc. This is where it all began, back in 2010, as a college student trying to make extra money, OMR took his obsession with house & EDM and started out as a DJ. With the nomadic lifestyle afforded by his day job in the military, OMR has lived in Korea, Germany, and several states across the country. He attributes his varied palette of house, techno & more from his travels abroad and exposure to all different walks of life all over the country.

OMR’s journey as a music producer began in 2020 while on lockdown during the pandemic. He is an Expansive Academy graduate, having been under the direct mentorship of house music wizard Jon Kong from Leftwing : Kody. OMR is currently under the mentorship of Dirtybird legend Mz Worthy.

OMR has released his first couple tracks in 2023 under smaller labels Phunk Traxx and Wirlix Records. OMR is part of the music collective Sound & Society.

Celestial Hotties, led by Simon Keyser Petty is a rotating cast of Bay Area Baddies bringing the grooves to you. Sit back and enjoy the sounds of Curtis Mayfield, Michael Jackson, Bobby Caldwell and so many more classic greats. From searing instrumentals, to space-high ballads, Celestial Hotties will provide a performance that will have you back for more!

ECP Trio is a powerhouse trio that brings classic and modern hits to life with electrifying energy. With a searing lead guitar, driving basslines, and dynamic drums, they transform every cover into a crowd-shaking performance. Known for their raw talent and unstoppable stage presence.

The Amar Singh Trio is the genre-bending brainchild of bassist and vocalist Amarinder Singh, a Bay Area native whose musical identity is as diverse and vibrant as the region he calls home. Born in Vallejo and raised between Oakland and Berkeley, Amar’s roots are deeply embedded in the cultural mosaic of Northern California—a backdrop that has profoundly shaped his sound and spirit.

Blending jazz fusion, psychedelic space jazz, funk, hip-hop, R&B, and neo-soul with flourishes of Punjabi folk and Bhangra, the Amar Singh Trio doesn’t just play music—they channel it from multiple dimensions. Amarinder's singular approach to bass and vocals bridges worlds, fusing tradition and experimentation in a groove-heavy, mind-expanding experience.

For over a decade, Amar has been a recurring presence at Berkeley’s iconic Tupper & Reed, performing on and off alongside some of the Bay Area’s most respected musicians. The venue has remained a dearly loved and familiar stage over the years, and Amar continues to value the connection.

An immigrant from the Philippines whose family planted roots in San Diego in the 80’s, Broad Strokes draws inspiration from across eras, around the globe. Raised on the music coming out of her parents’ boombox, she moved to the Bay and was immediately influenced by the region’s rich musical history. Broad Strokes' curatorial approach reflects this wide range of influences and genres, from both her past and her open-minded and curious approach to what’s on the horizon. At the heart of her craft is finding the sounds that inspire movement and dance — and that deep sense of connection that follows on the dance floor. As part of her mission of fostering community on the dance floor, she founded the @bayareadjcalendar as a resource to help people discover music and events all over the Bay Area.

Join us every last Friday for the Clubhouse hosted by Her DJ Club, an organization dedicated to empowering women through music and culture by providing a collaborative and supportive environment where women can master the fundamentals of DJing. Come hear the vibes from Her DJ Club’s alumni, a fresh lineup of DJs every month.

Hosted by mucutian and Broad Strokes