Gyan Riley live in San Francisco

Experience Gyan Riley live on November 20th

Gyan Riley will perform at Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco on November 20, 2026. Riley is a guitarist known for his innovative and virtuosic approach to contemporary classical and experimental music. His compositions and performances frequently draw upon influences from diverse sources including Indian classical music, jazz, and avant-garde traditions, often incorporating extended techniques and microtonal tunings. He is recognized for both solo work and collaborations with a wide range of artists.

Bimbo’s 365 Club is a historic music venue located in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. Originally opened as a dance hall in 1931 by Enrico Banducci, it quickly became renowned for its lively atmosphere and hosting of prominent jazz, blues, and beat generation figures. During the 1940s and 50s it was a central hub for the city’s nightlife and attracted performers like Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and Miles Davis. While undergoing periods of closure and renovation throughout its history, Bimbo's has consistently maintained its reputation as an intimate setting for live music, continuing to host nationally and internationally recognized artists across multiple genres today.