Pepe Fuego

Percussionist and bandleader Pepe Fuego brings his signature rhythmic fire to the intimate Sheba Piano Lounge in the historic Fillmore District, transforming the room into a tropical escape with an electrifying blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms, salsa, and Latin jazz. A seasoned presence in the Bay Area Latin music scene with credits at top-tier venues like Yoshi’s and SFJAZZ, Pepe Fuego is celebrated for his technical brilliance and infectious joy — leading a rotating cast of the city’s finest horn players and pianists through driving basslines, intricate percussion, and virtuosic solos rooted in Afro-Cuban tradition and the vibrant legacy of Latin American music. Best of all, there’s no cover charge, making this one of the best hidden-gem musical values in San Francisco.