Fillmore Jazz Festival
Blending art and soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free Jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 100,000 visitors over the Independence Day weekend on Fillmore Street in San Francisco between Jackson and Eddy Streets from 10 am to 6 pm on July 5-6, 2014.
The free two-day festival takes place over 12 blocks on Fillmore Street in San Francisco Between Jackson and Eddy Streets.
Five stages/areas of free live music & entertainment
- California Street
- Sutter Street
- Eddy Street
- O’Farrell Entertainment Area
- Washington Street Entertainment Area
FUNCHEAP TIP #1
Want free, clean bathooms? At the Fillmore Jazz Festival and want to avoid porta potties? duck into this church at Fillmore & Jackson and use their free clean bathrooms (plus they have free live jazz in the afternoon)
FUNCHEAP TIP #2
Yoshi’s Free Jazz Weekend! At Eddy street on the south end of the festival, Yoshi’s Jazz Club is hosting a free jazz party with live music both days.
2014 Fillmore Jazz Festival Schedule
Saturday, July 5, 2014
California Street Stage
- 10:15 – 11:45 am: The California Jazz Conservatory Presents: The Arabelle Schoenberg and Nora Stanley Group
- 12:15 – 1:45 pm: Faye Carol
- 2:15 – 3:45 pm: Contemporary Jazz Orchestra Featuring Carla Helmbrecht
- 4:15 – 5:45 pm: Kim Nalley
Sutter Street Stage – Beyond Stage
- 10:30 am – noon: Waves of Silver
- 12:30 – 2:00 pm: Anna Kristina
- 2:30 – 4:00 pm: Ruth Davies Blues Thing
- 4:30 – 6:00 pm: Caminos Flamencos
Eddy Street Stage
- 10:30 – 11:30 am: Atta Kid
- Noon – 1:30 pm: Terri Odabi
- 2:00 – 3:30 pm: Darlene Coleman
- 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Katdelic
Washington Street Entertainment Area
- Noon – 1:30 pm: Frank Martin Trio
- 2:00 – 2:20 pm: Miller Creek Beginner Jazz Combo
- 2:30 – 3:30 pm: Miller Creek Advanced Jazz Combo
- 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Good Karma
O’Farrell Entertainment Area
- Noon – 5:00 pm: SF Swing Fest
Sunday, July 6, 2014
California Street Stage
- 10:30 am – Noon: Oakland Jazz Choir
- 12:30 – 2:00 pm: Kitty Margolis
- 2:30 – 4:00 pm: Pamela Rose with Wayne De La Cruz and Hammond Organ Party
- 4:30- 6:00 pm: Kim Nalley
Sutter Street Stage – Beyond Stage
- 10:15 – 11:45 am: Ila Cantor
- 12:15 – 1:45 pm: Azúcar Con Aché
- 2:15 – 3:45 pm: Shayna Steele
- 4:15 – 5:45 pm: Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Eddy Street Stage
- 10:30 – 11:30 am: Janice Maxie Reid
- Noon – 1:30 pm: Gabrielle Walter-Clay
- 2:00 – 3:30 pm: Denise Perrier
- 4:00 – 6:00 Ppm: Bayonics
Washington Street Entertainment Area
- Noon – 1:30 pm: Michael LaMacchia Trio
- 2:00 – 3:30 pm: Dave Costa Trio
- 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Jazztronauts
O’Farrell Entertainment Area
- Noon – 5:00 pm: SF Swing Fest
Photo credit: Refinery 29
