Shows & Events
Jun 17, 2026
Frank Grizzly's, San Francisco
The Top Chefs & Frank Grizzly's Present: Chef's Kiss @ Frank Grizzly's, San Francisco
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May 30, 2026
The Crepe Place, Santa Cruz
The Top Chefs x Funk Face @ The Crepe Place, Santa Cruz
May 24, 2026
Nomadic Vintage, Portland
Tiojei x The Top Chefs @ Nomadic Vintage, Portland
May 23, 2026
Alberta St. Pub, Portland
Randall Wyatt x The Top Chefs @ Alberta St. Pub, Portland
May 16, 2026
Los Angeles
Mid City Arts & Music Festival @ Los Angeles
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May 8, 2026
RegularsOnly, Oakland
Live Jazz (FNG + Jiji's Jazz Club presen @ RegularsOnly, Oakland
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May 6, 2026
Leo J Ryan Park, Foster City
Off The Grid @ Leo J Ryan Park, Foster City
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Apr 25, 2026
Arlene Francis Center, Santa Rosa
Arlene Francis Center Presents: Professa Gabel & Friends @ Arlene Francis Center, Santa Rosa
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Apr 25, 2026
The Lodge Fairfax, Fairfax
Tiny Bar Concert @ The Lodge Fairfax, Fairfax
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Mar 19, 2026
SWIG Art & Music Bar, San Francisco
The Potluck: Live R&B Night @ SWIG Art & Music Bar, San Francisco
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Feb 28, 2026
Public Works, San Francisco
SF Music Week @ Public Works, San Francisco
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Feb 26, 2026
San Diego
Sofar Sounds @ San Diego
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Feb 20, 2026
Brick and Mortar Music Hall, San Francisco
Cellski with the Top Chefs @ Brick and Mortar Music Hall, San Francisco
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Feb 14, 2026
Escape From NY Pizza, San Francisco
Second Saturdays @ Escape From NY Pizza, San Francisco
Feb 13, 2026
The Faight Collective, San Francisco
Faight 3 Year Anniversary Party @ The Faight Collective, San Francisco
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Feb 12, 2026
Swig Art & Music Bar, San Francisco
The Potluck Launch Party @ Swig Art & Music Bar, San Francisco
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Jan 14, 2026
Escape From NY Pizza, San Francisco
Second Saturdays @ Escape From NY Pizza, San Francisco
About Us
The Top Chefs
Bay Area Fusion Band · Creators of Stoop Sessions
The Top Chefs are a powerhouse live band based in San Francisco. Known for their dynamic performances that blend hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and soul, the group transforms stages with a sound that is both forward-thinking and rooted in tradition.
The Top Chefs have performed across the USA, UK, Europe, and South America, playing at renowned venues such as SF MOMA, Golden Gate Park, The Midway, Oakland Museum, Chelsea Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Barbican Hall in London, and the Vienna Hofburg Royal Palace. Their versatility allows them to command festival stages, jazz clubs, corporate events, family-friendly gatherings, and weddings alike, offering tailored live experiences ranging from full-band productions to intimate acoustic sets.
Their lineup features an all-star cast of musicians, primarily Shogun (bass), Loveberry (guitar), Jabari (drums), Des (keys), Will Shannon (trombone), TJ (saxophone), and vocalists Sunday & ASH, with Afterthought driving the band as emcee and frontman. The Top Chefs often perform Afterthought’s original music alongside covers of R&B, soul, and early 2000s classics. They have also backed legendary Bay Area artists including B-Legit, Dru Down, Nef The Pharaoh, Mistah F.A.B, and Cellski.
More than just a backing band, The Top Chefs create an immersive live experience that pushes musical boundaries while bringing audiences together. In 2026, you can look forward to their debut album and their viral new content series, Stoop Sessions, where they perform live with a variety of artists in the San Francisco streets.
