Wednesday, December 30, 2009

BISS 12.30.09 - Happy New Year!!!! Zigaboo & Trombone Shorty/ Jackie Greene & Mark Karan/ The Roots/Les Claypool/Further/ Hot Bag/ Bfast of Champions

There is not much new information to share this week but we decided to try to get one more BISS List out in 2009 just to say Happy New Year to everyone!! Also, there is plenty of groovin' goin' on in the first week of 2010; so get your butt out of bed and dance off that hangover this year!

TONIGHT....Weds 12/30/09 - We are starting out with Jackie Greene & Mark Karan @ GAMH. We might also go over to Shorty & Zig @ The Indy. For the rest of you at Further, let's meet up at Boom Boom Room after for AVI BORTNICK & ANDY HESS Band (of GOV'T MULE & BLACK CROWES).

Tomorrow, NEW YEARS EVE 2010, we are heading to Trombone Shorty w/ Zig @ The Indy, while i know the rest of you may be at Further or Les Claypool or The Roots, the 2am late night show is @ Coda with Hot Bag featuring Skerik & Mike Dillon PLUS i hear rumors of special guests...Fast forward to 6am, crawl over to Whisper for THE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS "...the infamous Space Cowboys tribute to early risers and cracked out ravers"...which one are YOU?
Whisper
535 Florida St
San Francisco, CA 94110

And then...

Fri 1/1/2010 WILL BERNARD & MOTHERBUG REUNION SHOW (Allstar Show) @ Boom Boom Room - Congrats to Wendy!!

Sat 1/2/2010 The Ritual @ Studio 352

Sun 1/3/2010 Songwriters Unplugged w/ Ziva Hadar, Paul Manousos, and Tom Luce @The Lounge at Yoshi's SF

Tues 1/5/2010 Jazz Mafia Tuesdays feat. Joe Bagale @ Coda Jazz and Supper Club

Weds 1/6/2010 The She's @ Bottom of The Hill!! ****Join BISS on Wednesday, January 6th at Bottom of The Hill for a true up and coming young band from SF, The She's. Many of you had the chance to catch just a glimpse of them at the Nat Keefe Carnival last weekend. The SHE'S are a four piece rock band from San Francisco, California. They formed in 2007 and began writing and performing around the Bay Area. Now, at 15 years old, the SHE'S have made not only a name for themselves in the local music scene, but also a distinct sound that can be best described as a fusion of Rock, Powerpop, Punk, and Indie, or "Simply SHE'S." The SHE'S are ready to rock and here to stay. "Rock and roll pay the toll!"

For up to the minute updates and giveaways, follow BISS on twitter: http://twitter.com/bisslist

Scroll down to see the next month of shows with ticket giveaways!
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See you all at the Shows!
Why?
B.I.S.S.!!!
www.bisslist.com

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We are looking for testimonials from YOU. So we are going to do the ticket contests a little differently. If you are a fan, tell us why you subscribe to BISS List. If you are an artist who we support, tell us why you like working with BISS. First (and best) response wins! Please let us know which of the shows that say **Win Tickets** you would like to win. You can also send us an email address for a new subscriber. (who wants to be added)

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BISS CALENDAR
Wed, 12/30/2009
AVI BORTNICK & ANDY HESS (of GOV'T MULE & BLACK CROWES) + guests **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Wed, 12/30/2009
B3 Wednesdays feat. Will Bernard & Wil Blades + Skerik * Mike Dillon (2nd set) ****
Coda Jazz and Supper Club, San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 21:30:00
$7

Wed, 12/30/2009
Furthur ****
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
Show: 7:30PM
$45

Wed, 12/30/2009
Jackie Greene, Mark Karan & Jeremiah Puddleduck ****
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 9PM
$25

Wed, 12/30/2009
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS **WIN TICKETS****
Café Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/
Show: 9PM
$25

Wed, 12/30/2009
the Smokedaddies ****
the Blackthorne, San Francisco, CA

Wed, 12/30/2009
Trombone Shorty Orleans Avenue, Zigaboo Modeliste & the New Aahkesstra ****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/november2009.htm
Show: 9PM
$25

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Afrolicious NYE, Featuring: Afrolicious Soundsystemwith MC resh4Life and The Pleasuremaker Live Band plus Non Stop Bhangra
****
Elbo room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Brett Dennen, ALO, SambaDa **WIN TICKETS****
Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Curtis Paul Campbell & The Eclectic Beast Band **WIN TICKETS****
Mill Valley Masonic, Mill Valley, CA
http://eclecticbeastband.com/home.html
Show: 9:30PM
GA $35 advance $45 day of show, Reserved Seat: $60 per person, $100 for a couple includes Champagne at table.

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Frobeck, Uncle Wiggly, Mr. Music and Friends, The Moon Beams
Drummunity with Kim Atkinson, Teresa Tudury, Roxanne Oliva with Cobblestone, Riggy Rakin & Friends
****
Sebastopol Community Center, Sebastopol, CA

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Furthur ****
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
Show: 7:30PM
$45

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Jackie Greene, Mark Karan & Jeremiah Puddleduck - NEW YEAR'S EVE! ****
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 9PM
$40

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Les Claypool ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$59.50

thurs, 12/31/2009
Mike Olmos Organ Combo feat Wil Blades, Dynamic
(Urban Pop) 10:00PM -1:30 AM, Late....
Hot Bag feat Skerik & Mike Dillon ****
Coda Jazz and Supper Club, San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 6:30PM-9:30PM
$10

Thurs, 12/31/2009
New Year's Eve Bash - *WIL BLADES SOUL SOLUTION* (feat: Will Bernard) + *MONOPHONICS* ****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$40

Thurs, 12/31/2009
New Year's Eve!, Trombone Shorty Orleans Avenue, Zigaboo Modeliste & the New Aahkesstra ****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/november2009.htm
Show: 9PM
$85

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Sea of Dreams NYE 2010 featuring OZOMATLI, BASSNECTAR, GHOSTLAMD, OBSERVATORY, YARD DOGS ROAD SHOW, THE GLITCH MOB and many many more... ****
The Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco, CA
www.seaofdreamsnye.com

Thurs, 12/31/2009
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS ****
Café Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/
Show: 9PM
$65 Two Sets & Champagne Toast at Midnight!

Thurs, 12/31/2009
The Roots, Orgone ****
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://thewarfieldtheatre.com/
Show: 9PM
$69.50 - $92.50

Sun 12/31/09
BOSS (Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency) Benefit to fund a play space for homeless children, ALMA DESNUDA
WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Doors at 6:30 p.m.; Show at 7:00 p.m.
$10

Fri, 1/1/2010
WILL BERNARD & MOTHERBUG REUNION SHOW (Allstar Show) **Congrats to Wendy W****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$12

Fri, 1/1/2010
Reggae, TURBULENCE plus JAHTORY, KINGJAH, RAS NOLAWI and Selector IRIE DOLE from JAH WARRIOR SHELTER **WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$15

Sat, 1/2/2010
The Ritual ****
Studio 352, San Francisco, CA

1/3/2010
Songwriters Unplugged w/ Ziva Hadar, Paul Manousos, and Tom Luce
The Lounge at Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/jazzclub

Tues, 1/5/2010
Jazz Mafia Tuesdays feat. Joe Bagale ****
Coda Jazz and Supper Club, San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 9PM
$7

Wed, 1/6/2010
THE METERS EXPERIENCE FEATURING GUITARIST LEO NOCENTELLI **WIN TICKETS****
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 8PM
$10

Wed, 1/6/2010
The She's, The Astral Force, Fever Charm ****
Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco, CA
http://www.bottomofthehill.com/0110.html
Show: 9PM

Wed, 1/6/2010
the Smokedaddies ****
the Blackthorne, San Francisco, CA

Thurs, 1/7/2010
14th annual Rock N' Roll Mardi Gras featuring Cowboy Mouth w/ special guest Junior Brown **WIN TICKETS****
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slims-sf.com/
Show: 8PM
$22

Thurs, 1/7/2010
Afrolicious, with Pleasuremaker and Senior Oz **WIN TICKETS****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$6

Thurs, 1/7/2010
JELLY BREAD (+ RESIN 7) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$6

Fri, 1/8/2010
Eric McFadden Trio **WIN TICKETS****
Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/
Show: 9:30 PM

Sat, 1/9/2010
CAKE ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
Presale @12/09/09

Sat, 1/9/2010
Weezer, Jack's Mannequin, Motion City Soundtrack ****
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004369E9B081D1?brand=[=BRAND=]&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_jambase
Show: 7:30PM
$47

Sun, 1/10/2010
Didjeridu Summit, STEPHEN KENT and ONDREJ SMEYKAL **WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: Doors at 7:00 p.m.; Talk at 7:30 p.m.; Show at 8:30 p.m.
$15/$12 Advance & Students

Mon, 1/11/2010
GARAJ MAHAL **Congrats to Robert M & JK!****
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 8PM
$20 advance, $25 at-the-door

Tues, 1/12/2010
LATE NIGHT LIVE TUESDAYS: HOT POCKET WITH SHAMILAH ****
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 9:30 - 1:30 AM
$5

Wed, 1/13/2010
the Smokedaddies ****
the Blackthorne, San Francisco, CA

Thurs, 1/14/2010
Afrolicious, with Pleasuremaker and Senior Oz **WIN TICKETS****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$6

Fri, 1/15/2010
Afro-Brazilian-Funk, SAMBADA plus Guests
**WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$13/$10 advance & students

Sat, 1/16/2010
JERRY GARCIA BAND feat. MELVIN SEALS ****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 9:30PM

Sat, 1/16/2010
Sunset Promotions presents Two Nights! Rebirth Brass Band, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
**Congrats to Adam!***
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$15

Sun, 1/17/2010
Styx ****
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://thewarfieldtheatre.com/
Show: 8PM
$40 - $62.50

Sun, 1/17/2010
Sunset Promotions presents Two Nights! Rebirth Brass Band, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
**Congrats to Christy****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$15

Mon, 1/18/2010
Rebirth Brass Band ****
Mojito's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.myspace.com/mojitosf

Wed, 1/20/2010
Rebirth Brass Band, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 9:30PM
$22.50 in advance, $25 at the door

Wed, 1/20/2010
Steve Morse Band, Lapdance Armageddon **WIN TICKETS****
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slims-sf.com/
Show: 8PM
$30

Wed, 1/20/2010
the Smokedaddies ****
the Blackthorne, San Francisco, CA

Thurs, 1/21/2010
Afrolicious, with Pleasuremaker and Senior Oz **WIN TICKETS****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$6

Thurs, 1/21/2010
ROBERT CRAY BAND ****
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 8PM
$40

Thurs, 1/21/2010
Roots Reggae from The Virgin Islands, ARMY with WOVEN ROOTS and DJ SUPAMARIO
**WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$10

Fri, 1/22/2010
A Celebration of a Life Tribute to Norton Buffalo feat. Steve Miller Band and Doobie Brothers with very special friends Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis, George Thorogood, Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, Roy Rogers, The Knockouts, and Wavy Gravy as MC
****
Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 7PM
$49 -$125

Fri, 1/22/2010
FROBECK , "Other Side Of The Light" album release party
****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 9:30PM
$10 in advance, $12 at the door

Fri, 1/22/2010
Kapakahi, Still Time, Jahlectrik **WIN TICKETS****
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slims-sf.com/
Show: 9 PM

Fri, 1/22/2010
VINYL (plus: DJ K-OS & Special Guests) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$12

Sat, 1/23/2010
A Celebration of a Life Tribute to Norton Buffalo feat. Steve Miller Band and Doobie Brothers with very special friends Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis, George Thorogood, Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, Roy Rogers, The Knockouts, and Wavy Gravy as MC
****
Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 7PM
$49 -$125

Sat, 1/23/2010
Reggae from Guyana, NATURAL BLACK
**WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$17, $15 adv & students

Thursday, December 24, 2009

BISS 12.24.09 - Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from BISS List!!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!

We are going to cover the next two weeks of shows here in this issue so let's get right to it!!

This is OUR plan for the next two weeks but there are many many more shows listed on the calendar below so scroll down to check the full list!!

TONIGHT....Thurs 12/24/2009 Natasha Miller's Christmas in San Francisco featuring the Jazz Mafia Horns @ Yoshi's SF (*WIN) followeded by Thurs 12/24/2009 ERIC BOLIVAR'S CARTEL (*WIN) (Colin Brown, Will Bernard, Ron Johnson, Eric Bolivar +) @ Boom Boom Room

And then...
Fri 12/25/2009 XXX-MAS THROWDOWN (featuring mbrs of Monphonics)
Sat 12/26/2009 SOME CAT FROM JAPAN (Hendrix Tribute) w/ Kdtu mbrs

Sun 12/27/2009 Railroad Earth, Hot Buttered Rum @ The Fillmore Followed by Sun 12/27/2009 FIVE EYED HAND (+ Railroad Earth Afterparty) @ Boom Boom Room

Mon 12/28/2009 Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven, Ashwin Batish @ The Independent

Wed 12/30/2009 B3 Wednesdays feat. Will Bernard & Wil Blades + Skerik * Mike Dillon (2nd set) @ Coda Jazz and Supper Club

Thurs 12/31/2009 New Year's Eve!, Trombone Shorty Orleans Avenue, Zigaboo Modeliste & the New Aahkesstra @ The Independent

Fri 1/1/2010 WILL BERNARD & MOTHERBUG REUNION SHOW (Allstar Show) @ Boom Boom Room

Sat 1/2/2010 The Ritual @ Studio 352

Tues 1/5/2010 Jazz Mafia Tuesdays feat. Joe Bagale @
Coda Jazz and Supper Club

Weds 1/6/2010 The She's @ Bottom of The Hill!! ****Join BISS on Wednesday, January 6th at Cafe Du Nord for a true up and coming young band from SF, The She's. Many of you had the chance to catch just a glimpse of them at the Nat Keefe Carnival last weekend. The SHE'S are a four piece rock band from San Francisco, California. They formed in 2007 and began writing and performing around the Bay Area. Now, at 15 years old, the SHE'S have made not only a name for themselves in the local music scene, but also a distinct sound that can be best described as a fusion of Rock, Powerpop, Punk, and Indie, or "Simply SHE'S." The SHE'S are ready to rock and here to stay. "Rock and roll pay the toll!"

For up to the minute updates and giveaways, follow BISS on twitter: http://twitter.com/bisslist

Scroll down to see the next month of shows with ticket giveaways!
********
See you all at the Shows!
Why?
B.I.S.S.!!!
www.bisslist.com

**TICKET GIVEAWAY CONTEST! **
We are looking for testimonials from YOU. So we are going to do the ticket contests a little differently. If you are a fan, tell us why you subscribe to BISS List. If you are an artist who we support, tell us why you like working with BISS. First (and best) response wins! Please let us know which of the shows that say **Win Tickets** you would like to win. You can also send us an email address for a new subscriber. (who wants to be added)

*****
Get Paid, Get Tickets!! GET ON THE BISS STREET TEAM!! EMAIL: BISS@BISSLIST.COM

BISS CALENDAR
Thurs, 12/24/2009
ERIC BOLIVAR'S CARTEL (Colin Brown, Will Bernard, Ron Johnson, Eric Bolivar +) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$8

Thurs, 12/24/2009
Natasha Miller's Christmas in San Francisco featuring the Jazz Mafia Horns **WIN TICKETS****
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 8PM
$16 in advance, $20

Fri, 12/25/2009
XXX-MAS THROWDOWN (featuring mbrs of Monphonics) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Sat, 12/26/2009
Eek-A-Mouse, Pato Banton & The Now Generation, DJ Funklor *****EVENT CANCELED*****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
***EVENT CANCELED***

Sat, 12/26/2009
SOME CAT FROM JAPAN (Hendrix Tribute) w/ Kdtu mbrs etc **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Sat, 12/26/2009
THE FIRST-EVER: ARTURO SANDOVAL ALL-STAR BAND, Featuring Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Rebeca Mauleon and more! ****
Yoshi's, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar
Show: 8PM

Sun, 12/27/2009
FIVE EYED HAND (+ Railroad Earth Afterparty) ****Congrats to Gina M!**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$8

Sun, 12/27/2009
Garrin Benfield ****
Mojito, San Francisco, CA
http://www.mojitosf.com/
Show: 9PM

Sun, 12/27/2009
Railroad Earth, Hot Buttered Rum ****Congrats to Adam A!****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$25.50

Sun, 12/27/2009
THE FIRST-EVER: ARTURO SANDOVAL ALL-STAR BAND, Featuring Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Rebeca Mauleon and more! ****
Yoshi's, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar
Show: 8PM

Mon, 12/28/2009
Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven, Ashwin Batish **WIN TICKETS****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 8PM
$23

Mon, 12/28/2009
FIVE EYED HAND (+ Railroad Earth Afterparty) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$8

Mon, 12/28/2009
Railroad Earth, Hot Buttered Rum ****Congrats to Jimi S.!**
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$25.50

Mon, 12/28/2009
THE FIRST-EVER: ARTURO SANDOVAL ALL-STAR BAND, Featuring Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Rebeca Mauleon and more! ****
Yoshi's, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar
Show: 8PM

Tues, 12/29/2009
LAHAR **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$5

Wed, 12/30/2009
AVI BORTNICK & ANDY HESS (of GOV'T MULE & BLACK CROWES) + guests **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Wed, 12/30/2009
B3 Wednesdays feat. Will Bernard & Wil Blades + Skerik * Mike Dillon (2nd set) ****
Coda Jazz and Supper Club, San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 21:30:00
$7

Wed, 12/30/2009
Furthur ****
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
Show: 7:30PM
$45

Wed, 12/30/2009
Jackie Greene, Mark Karan & Jeremiah Puddleduck ****
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 9PM
$25

Wed, 12/30/2009
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS **WIN TICKETS****
Café Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/
Show: 9PM
$25

Wed, 12/30/2009
the Smokedaddies ****
the Blackthorne, San Francisco, CA

Wed, 12/30/2009
Trombone Shorty Orleans Avenue, Zigaboo Modeliste & the New Aahkesstra ****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/november2009.htm
Show: 9PM
$25

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Afrolicious NYE, Featuring: Afrolicious Soundsystemwith MC resh4Life and The Pleasuremaker Live Band plus Non Stop Bhangra
****
Elbo room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Brett Dennen, ALO, SambaDa **WIN TICKETS****
Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Curtis Paul Campbell & The Eclectic Beast Band **WIN TICKETS****
Mill Valley Masonic, Mill Valley, CA
http://eclecticbeastband.com/home.html
Show: 9:30PM
GA $35 advance $45 day of show, Reserved Seat: $60 per person, $100 for a couple includes Champagne at table.

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Frobeck, Uncle Wiggly, Mr. Music and Friends, The Moon Beams
Drummunity with Kim Atkinson, Teresa Tudury, Roxanne Oliva with Cobblestone, Riggy Rakin & Friends
****
Sebastopol Community Center, Sebastopol, CA

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Furthur ****
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
Show: 7:30PM
$45

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Jackie Greene, Mark Karan & Jeremiah Puddleduck - NEW YEAR'S EVE! ****
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 9PM
$40

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Les Claypool ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$59.50

thurs, 12/31/2009
Mike Olmos Organ Combo feat Wil Blades, Dynamic
(Urban Pop) 10:00PM -1:30 AM, Late....
Hot Bag feat Skerik & Mike Dillon ****
Coda Jazz and Supper Club, San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 6:30PM-9:30PM
$10

Thurs, 12/31/2009
New Year's Eve Bash - *WIL BLADES SOUL SOLUTION* (feat: Will Bernard) + *MONOPHONICS* ****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$40

Thurs, 12/31/2009
New Year's Eve!, Trombone Shorty Orleans Avenue, Zigaboo Modeliste & the New Aahkesstra ****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/november2009.htm
Show: 9PM
$85

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Sea of Dreams NYE 2010 featuring OZOMATLI, BASSNECTAR, GHOSTLAMD, OBSERVATORY, YARD DOGS ROAD SHOW, THE GLITCH MOB and many many more... ****
The Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco, CA
www.seaofdreamsnye.com

Thurs, 12/31/2009
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS ****
Café Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/
Show: 9PM
$65 Two Sets & Champagne Toast at Midnight!

Thurs, 12/31/2009
The Roots, Orgone ****
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://thewarfieldtheatre.com/
Show: 9PM
$69.50 - $92.50

Sun 12/31/09
BOSS (Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency) Benefit to fund a play space for homeless children, ALMA DESNUDA
WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Doors at 6:30 p.m.; Show at 7:00 p.m.
$10

Fri, 1/1/2010
WILL BERNARD & MOTHERBUG REUNION SHOW (Allstar Show) **Congrats to Wendy W****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$12

Fri, 1/1/2010
Reggae, TURBULENCE plus JAHTORY, KINGJAH, RAS NOLAWI and Selector IRIE DOLE from JAH WARRIOR SHELTER **WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$15

Sat, 1/2/2010
The Ritual ****
Studio 352, San Francisco, CA

Tues, 1/5/2010
Jazz Mafia Tuesdays feat. Joe Bagale ****
Coda Jazz and Supper Club, San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 9PM
$7

Wed, 1/6/2010
THE METERS EXPERIENCE FEATURING GUITARIST LEO NOCENTELLI **WIN TICKETS****
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 8PM
$10

Wed, 1/6/2010
The She's, The Astral Force, Fever Charm ****
Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco, CA
http://www.bottomofthehill.com/0110.html
Show: 9PM

Wed, 1/6/2010
the Smokedaddies ****
the Blackthorne, San Francisco, CA

Thurs, 1/7/2010
14th annual Rock N' Roll Mardi Gras featuring Cowboy Mouth w/ special guest Junior Brown **WIN TICKETS****
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slims-sf.com/
Show: 8PM
$22

Thurs, 1/7/2010
Afrolicious, with Pleasuremaker and Senior Oz **WIN TICKETS****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$6

Thurs, 1/7/2010
JELLY BREAD (+ RESIN 7) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$6

Fri, 1/8/2010
Eric McFadden Trio **WIN TICKETS****
Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/
Show: 9:30 PM

Sat, 1/9/2010
CAKE ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
Presale @12/09/09

Sat, 1/9/2010
Weezer, Jack's Mannequin, Motion City Soundtrack ****
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004369E9B081D1?brand=[=BRAND=]&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_jambase
Show: 7:30PM
$47

Sun, 1/10/2010
Didjeridu Summit, STEPHEN KENT and ONDREJ SMEYKAL **WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: Doors at 7:00 p.m.; Talk at 7:30 p.m.; Show at 8:30 p.m.
$15/$12 Advance & Students

Mon, 1/11/2010
GARAJ MAHAL **Congrats to Robert M & JK!****
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 8PM
$20 advance, $25 at-the-door

Tues, 1/12/2010
LATE NIGHT LIVE TUESDAYS: HOT POCKET WITH SHAMILAH ****
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 9:30 - 1:30 AM
$5

Wed, 1/13/2010
the Smokedaddies ****
the Blackthorne, San Francisco, CA

Thurs, 1/14/2010
Afrolicious, with Pleasuremaker and Senior Oz **WIN TICKETS****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$6

Fri, 1/15/2010
Afro-Brazilian-Funk, SAMBADA plus Guests
**WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$13/$10 advance & students

Sat, 1/16/2010
JERRY GARCIA BAND feat. MELVIN SEALS ****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 9:30PM

Sat, 1/16/2010
Sunset Promotions presents Two Nights! Rebirth Brass Band, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
**Congrats to Adam!***
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$15

Sun, 1/17/2010
Styx ****
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://thewarfieldtheatre.com/
Show: 8PM
$40 - $62.50

Sun, 1/17/2010
Sunset Promotions presents Two Nights! Rebirth Brass Band, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
**Congrats to Christy****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$15

Mon, 1/18/2010
Rebirth Brass Band ****
Mojito's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.myspace.com/mojitosf

Wed, 1/20/2010
Rebirth Brass Band, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 9:30PM
$22.50 in advance, $25 at the door

Wed, 1/20/2010
Steve Morse Band, Lapdance Armageddon **WIN TICKETS****
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slims-sf.com/
Show: 8PM
$30

Wed, 1/20/2010
the Smokedaddies ****
the Blackthorne, San Francisco, CA

Thurs, 1/21/2010
Afrolicious, with Pleasuremaker and Senior Oz **WIN TICKETS****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$6

Thurs, 1/21/2010
ROBERT CRAY BAND ****
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 8PM
$40

Thurs, 1/21/2010
Roots Reggae from The Virgin Islands, ARMY with WOVEN ROOTS and DJ SUPAMARIO
**WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$10

Fri, 1/22/2010
A Celebration of a Life Tribute to Norton Buffalo feat. Steve Miller Band and Doobie Brothers with very special friends Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis, George Thorogood, Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, Roy Rogers, The Knockouts, and Wavy Gravy as MC
****
Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 7PM
$49 -$125

Fri, 1/22/2010
FROBECK , "Other Side Of The Light" album release party
****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 9:30PM
$10 in advance, $12 at the door

Fri, 1/22/2010
Kapakahi, Still Time, Jahlectrik **WIN TICKETS****
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slims-sf.com/
Show: 9 PM

Fri, 1/22/2010
VINYL (plus: DJ K-OS & Special Guests) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$12

Sat, 1/23/2010
A Celebration of a Life Tribute to Norton Buffalo feat. Steve Miller Band and Doobie Brothers with very special friends Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis, George Thorogood, Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, Roy Rogers, The Knockouts, and Wavy Gravy as MC
****
Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 7PM
$49 -$125

Sat, 1/23/2010
Reggae from Guyana, NATURAL BLACK
**WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$17, $15 adv & students

Thursday, December 17, 2009

BISS 12.18.09 - Steve Kimock/ Lee "Scratch" Perry / Rickie Lee Jones / Last BISS Night of 2009 - Friday @ Pier 23!!

Happy Holiday BISS Listers!! 'Tis the season...for great live music in the bay area!!

We have one more BISS Night left in our two month stint of Friday's at Pier 23. They have the deck all covered, enclosed and heated so it makes for a great Friday night! This week is gonna be a hard rockin' and punk funk'n night out there on the Pier with Punk Funk Mob, Sista's In The Pit, and American Drag! (*WIN*)

Don't miss Elektrofunkadelica & BB KINK tonight, Thursday, at Space Gallery!

Then Friday, if you aren't punk funk'n it up, you might be at Steve Kimock @ The Fillmore, Marcus Shelby @ Coda, or Lee Scratch Perry @ The Indy.

And on Saturday, it's either Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ Davies, Rickie Lee Jones @ The Fillmore (*WIN) or the Nat Keefe Carnival (*WIN)

For up to the minute updates and giveaways, follow BISS on twitter: http://twitter.com/bisslist

BISS SPONSORED EVENTS
• Running from Nov 19 through Dec 20th: The Global Film Initiative presents The Global Lens film series which can be seen in more than 35 locations across the United States and Canada and is impacting lives around the world.

"The Global Lens film series opens us to a larger world; a world where other realities, forces at large, values and survival instincts prevail. In this world, people triumph on a daily basis against the odds or deal with the grim truths of their world," Siegel said about the series. "Thanks to Global Lens, the world is smaller and our understanding of it is much larger."
Check the website for showtimes and more information: www.myspace.com/northbayfac


Scroll down to see the next month of shows with ticket giveaways!
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BISS CALENDAR

Thurs, 12/17/2009
ON THE SPOT TRIO ('til 2:00am+) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$6

Thurs, 12/17/2009
Afrolicious, with Pleasuremaker and Senior Oz **WIN TICKETS****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$6

Thurs, 12/17/2009
Electrofunkadelica ****
Space Gallery, San Francisco, CA
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=198854637544&mid=176d993G1eea2b0dG488743fG7
Show: 7PM

Fri, 12/18/2009
Reggae, LUTAN FYAH with QUINTO SOL plus LIONHEART SOUNDS, SECURE DEM SOUNDS, JAH WARRIOR SHELTER HI FI **WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$20/$15 advance

Fri, 12/18/2009
*GUNS FOR SAN SEBASTIAN* ****Congrats to Amy S!!****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Fri, 12/18/2009
Marcus Shelby ****
Coda Jazz and Supper Club, San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 10PM
$12

Fri, 12/18/2009
JACKIE GREENE ****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 8:45PM
$30 - $40

Fri, 12/18/2009
BISS ENTERTAINMENT Presents - Biss Presents Rock Night! - Punk Funk Mob, Sistas in the Pit, American Drag **WIN TICKETS****
Pier 23, San Francisco, CA
http://www.pier23cafe.com/
Show: 10PM
$10

Fri, 12/18/2009
ALBINO!, SOCKET ****
Starry Plough, Berkeley, CA

Fri, 12/18/2009
Bayonics****
Rock It Room, San Francisco, CA
Show: 9PM

Fri, 12/18/2009
Steve Kimock Crazy Engine, Big Light ****Congrats to Jason S & Sean C.!!**
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$25.00

Fri, 12/18/2009
Lee "Scratch" Perry, Revival Sound System ****Congrats to Brooks R!!**
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$25

Sat, 12/19/2009
SOFA KINGS (+ Special Guests) **Congrats to Tyler G****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Sat, 12/19/2009
Curtis Bumpy ****
Coda Jazz and Supper Club, San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 10PM
$10

Sat, 12/19/2009
Preservation Hall Jazz Band ****
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.sfsymphony.org/
Show: 8PM
$15 to $65

Sat, 12/19/2009
JACKIE GREENE ****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 8:45PM
$30 - $40

Sat, 12/19/2009
Rickie Lee Jones **Congrats to Bernadette B!***
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$36.50

Sat, 12/19/2009
Nat Keefe Concert Carnival **WIN TICKETS****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$20 General Admission, $35 reserved table

Sun, 12/20/2009
TEA LEAF GREEN ****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 9:30PM
1st 100 tickets $20 - $25 there after

Sun, 12/20/2009
Brian Setzer Orchestra ****
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://thewarfieldtheatre.com/
Show: 8PM
$57.50 - $67

Tues, 12/22/2009
Chris Haugen****
Mojito, San Francisco, CA
http://www.mojitosf.com/
Show: 9PM

Wed, 12/23/2009
MANICATO (Funk Hip-Hop LatinSoul) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$8

Thurs, 12/24/2009
ERIC BOLIVAR'S CARTEL (Colin Brown, Will Bernard, Ron Johnson, Eric Bolivar +) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$8

Thurs, 12/24/2009
Natasha Miller's Christmas in San Francisco featuring the Jazz Mafia Horns **WIN TICKETS****
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 8PM
$16 in advance, $20

Fri, 12/25/2009
XXX-MAS THROWDOWN (featuring mbrs of Monphonics) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Sat, 12/26/2009
SOME CAT FROM JAPAN (Hendrix Tribute) w/ Kdtu mbrs etc **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Sat, 12/26/2009
Eek-A-Mouse, Pato Banton & The Now Generation, DJ Funklor **WIN TICKETS****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$25

Sun, 12/27/2009
FIVE EYED HAND (+ Railroad Earth Afterparty) 9:30pm-2am **Congrats to Gina M.****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$8

Sun, 12/27/2009
Garrin Benfield ****
Mojito, San Francisco, CA
http://www.mojitosf.com/
Show: 9PM

Sun, 12/27/2009
Railroad Earth, Hot Buttered Rum ****Congrats to Adam A!****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$25.50

Mon, 12/28/2009
FIVE EYED HAND (+ Railroad Earth Afterparty) 9:30pm-2am **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$8

Mon, 12/28/2009
Railroad Earth, Hot Buttered Rum **Congrats to Jimmy S.****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$25.50

Mon, 12/28/2009
Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven, Ashwin Batish **WIN TICKETS****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 8PM
$23

Tues, 12/29/2009
LAHAR **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$5

Wed, 12/30/2009
Furthur ****
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
Show: 7:30PM
$45

Wed, 12/30/2009
AVI BORTNICK & ANDY HESS (of GOV'T MULE & BLACK CROWES) + guests **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Wed, 12/30/2009
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS **WIN TICKETS***
Café Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/
Show: 9PM
25

Wed, 12/30/2009
B3 Wednesdays feat. Will Bernard & Wil Blades + Skerik * Mike Dillon (2nd set) ****
Coda Jazz and Supper Club, San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 21:30:00
$7

Wed, 12/30/2009
Jackie Greene, Mark Karan & Jeremiah Puddleduck ****
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 9PM
$25

Wed, 12/30/2009
Trombone Shorty Orleans Avenue, Zigaboo Modeliste & the New Aahkesstra ****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/november2009.htm
Show: 9PM
$25

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Furthur ****
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
Show: 7:30PM
$45

Thurs, 12/31/2009
New Year's Eve Bash - *WIL BLADES SOUL SOLUTION* (feat: Will Bernard) + *MONOPHONICS* ****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$40

Thurs, 12/31/2009
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS ****
Café Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/
Show: 9PM
$65 Two Sets & Champagne Toast at Midnight!

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Mike Olmos Organ Combo feat Wil Blades, Dynamic
(Urban Pop) 10:00PM -1:30 AM, Late....
Hot Bag feat Skerik & Mike Dillon ****
Coda Jazz and Supper Club, San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 6:30PM-9:30PM
$10

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Afrolicious NYE, Featuring: Afrolicious Soundsystemwith MC resh4Life and The Pleasuremaker Live Band plus Non Stop Bhangra
****
Elbo room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Brett Dennen, ALO, SambaDa **WIN TICKETS****
Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Jackie Greene, Mark Karan & Jeremiah Puddleduck - NEW YEAR'S EVE! ****
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 9PM
$40

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Curtis Paul Campbell & The Eclectic Beast Band **WIN TICKETS****
Mill Valley Masonic, Mill Valley, CA
http://eclecticbeastband.com/home.html
Show: 9:30PM
GA $35 advance $45 day of show, Reserved Seat: $60 per person, $100 for a couple includes Champagne at table.

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Frobeck, Uncle Wiggly, Mr. Music and Friends, The Moon Beams
Drummunity with Kim Atkinson, Teresa Tudury, Roxanne Oliva with Cobblestone, Riggy Rakin & Friends
****
Sebastopol Community Center, Sebastopol, CA

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Sea of Dreams NYE 2010 featuring OZOMATLI, BASSNECTAR, GHOSTLAMD, OBSERVATORY, YARD DOGS ROAD SHOW, THE GLITCH MOB and many many more... ****
The Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco, CA
www.seaofdreamsnye.com

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Les Claypool ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$59.50

Thurs, 12/31/2009
New Year's Eve!, Trombone Shorty Orleans Avenue, Zigaboo Modeliste & the New Aahkesstra ****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/november2009.htm
Show: 9PM
$85

Thurs, 12/31/2009
The Roots, Orgone ****
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://thewarfieldtheatre.com/
Show: 9PM
$69.50 - $92.50

Fri, 1/1/2010
WILL BERNARD & MOTHERBUG REUNION SHOW (Allstar Show) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$12

Wed, 1/6/2010
THE METERS EXPERIENCE FEATURING GUITARIST LEO NOCENTELLI **WIN TICKETS**
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 8PM
$10

Thurs, 1/7/2010
JELLY BREAD (+ RESIN 7) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$6

Thurs, 1/7/2010
Afrolicious, with Pleasuremaker and Senior Oz **WIN TICKETS****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$6

Thurs, 1/7/2010
14th annual Rock N' Roll Mardi Gras featuring Cowboy Mouth w/ special guest Junior Brown *WIN TICKETS**
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slims-sf.com/
Show: 8PM
$22

Fri, 1/8/2010
Eric McFadden Trio **WIN TICKETS***
Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/
Show: 9:30 PM

Sat, 1/9/2010
Weezer, Jack's Mannequin, Motion City Soundtrack ****
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004369E9B081D1?brand=[=BRAND=]&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_jambase
Show: 7:30PM
$47

Sat, 1/9/2010
CAKE ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
Presale @12/09/09

Mon, 1/11/2010
GARAJ MAHAL **WIN TICKETS **
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 8PM
$20 advance, $25 at-the-door

Tues, 1/12/2010
LATE NIGHT LIVE TUESDAYS: HOT POCKET WITH SHAMILAH ****
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 9:30 - 1:30 AM
$5

Thurs, 1/14/2010
Afrolicious, with Pleasuremaker and Senior Oz **WIN TICKETS****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$6

Sat, 1/16/2010
Sunset Promotions presents Two Nights! Rebirth Brass Band, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
**WIN TICKETS****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$15

Sat, 1/16/2010
JERRY GARCIA BAND feat. MELVIN SEALS ****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 9:30PM

Sun, 1/17/2010
Sunset Promotions presents Two Nights! Rebirth Brass Band, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
**WIN TICKETS****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$15

Sun, 1/17/2010
Styx ****
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://thewarfieldtheatre.com/
Show: 8PM
$40 - $62.50

Wednesday, December 09, 2009

BISS 12.10.09 - Los Lobos/ Grace Potter/ Garage A Trois/ Topaz/ The Biss Holiday Show @ Pier 23

Please join us this Friday, Dec 11th for a very special BISS Night on the HEATED AND COVERED DECK @ Pier 23 to celebrate the holidays with BISS Entertainment for our holiday show!! There will be food, music, friends, & fun!! Bring a toy to donate and get entered in the raffle to win more FREE tickets to more shows! The entertainment will feature BISS Artists Mission Players, The San Fran Review featuring *bernadette* and Pamela Parker, DJ ISM, special guest comedian Doug Ferarri, and more! 8PM.

Come help us fill the pier with holiday cheer!

The Night Before BISS List
by Dana Marinelli
Twas the night before BISS List, and everyone said,
oh where are the listings, I'm filling with dread.

The clean club clothes were hung by the chimney with care,
but what's the good show this weekend, who, when and where?

The hippies and groupies were snug in their beds,
while visions of free tickets danced in their heads.

The BISS list was typed, and ready to send,
but it appeared that the night of picking winners was not at it's end.

When out on Balboa St, there arose such a clatter,
Miss Biss jumped from her computer chair to see what was the matter.

Away to the door she flew like a flash,
moved the bong over and pushed back the stash.

The moon on the face of the street sign aglow,
Gave the luster of midday to the 31 in tow.

Then, what to her wondering eyes did appear,
but a tour bus smelling of Jack Daniels and Beer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
She knew in a second it must be St. Nick.

More rapid than Facebook statuses appear,
he recited the venues he's been to all year:

Red Devil and Yoshi's, the Warfield and Indy,
Slims, Pier 23, and BBR on Fillmore and Geary.

To the front of the line! To the front of the line!
I've won tickets from BISS List, it must be a sign!

And as bar patrons rush as last drink is called,
Santa Steve climbed on his tour bus in an attempt not to stall.

So straight out to Geary, the bus seemed to fly,
and headed after him towards the Fillmore, Miss Biss would try.

She was dressed all in fur, from her head to her toe,
with New Orleans Sparkley scarves, her guest list, and Bo.

A bundle of flyers she had thrown on her back,
but where were her cigarettes? She just opened a pack!

She spoke not a word but went straight to her work,
she must see 8 shows a night or the Biss List won't work.

Rock-star parking she found, on time for first set,
See you all late night at the Boom Boom Room, for out of work I can't get.

She sprang to the rope, gave the BISS Team a whistle,
the weekend is about to begin, yes fa-shizzle.

And I heard her exclaim as she danced out of sight,
Merry BissMAS to all, and to all a good night!

BISS SPONSORED EVENTS
• Running from Nov 19 through Dec 20th: The Global Film Initiative presents The Global Lens film series which can be seen in more than 35 locations across the United States and Canada and is impacting lives around the world.

"The Global Lens film series opens us to a larger world; a world where other realities, forces at large, values and survival instincts prevail. In this world, people triumph on a daily basis against the odds or deal with the grim truths of their world," Siegel said about the series. "Thanks to Global Lens, the world is smaller and our understanding of it is much larger."
Check the website for showtimes and more information: www.myspace.com/northbayfac


Scroll down to see the next month of shows with ticket giveaways!
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See you all at the Shows!
Why?
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www.bisslist.com
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**TICKET GIVEAWAY CONTEST! **
We are looking for testimonials from YOU. So we are going to do the ticket contests a little differently. If you are a fan, tell us why you subscribe to BISS List. If you are an artist who we support, tell us why you like working with BISS. First (and best) response wins! Please let us know which of the shows that say **Win Tickets** you would like to win. You can also send us an email address for a new subscriber. (who wants to be added)

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BISS CALENDAR
Thurs, 12/10/2009
Grateful Dead Night: DEAD GUISE followed by GANKMORE spinning tunes **WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php

Thurs, 12/10/2009
ONE F (with: Special Guests) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$7

Thurs, 12/10/2009
Afrolicious, with Pleasuremaker and Senior Oz **WIN TICKETS****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$6

Thurs, 12/10/2009
Jerry Joseph ****
Hotel Utah Saloon, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thehotelutahsaloon.com/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$10

Thurs, 12/10/2009
Valerie Orth, John Craigie, ****
Starry Plough, Berkeley, CA
http://www.starryploughpub.com/history/
Show: 9PM

Thurs, 12/10/2009
ICE CUBE ****
The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
http://goldenvoice.com/search/?q=san+francisco
Show: 8PM
$34.50 - $41.50

Fri, 12/11/2009
TOPAZ & MUDPHONIC (+ DJ K-OS) - GOING *LATE-NITE* ('til 3AM) **Congrats to Alvin A!****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$12

Fri, 12/11/2009
BISS ENTERTAINMENT Presents - Biss Holiday Show featuring The San Fran Review featuring Bernadette and Pamela Parker, The Mission Players **Congrats to Rachel B!****
Pier 23, San Francisco, CA
http://www.pier23cafe.com/
Show: 8PM
$10

Fri, 12/11/2009
The New Up ****
Starry Plough, Berkeley, CA
http://www.starryploughpub.com/history/
Show: 9PM
$8

Fri, 12/11/2009
Los Lobos ****Congrats Sherri M!!**Congrats to Larry S!
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$42.50

Sat, 12/12/2009
Queens of Reggae, SISTER I-LIVE / QUEEN MAKEDAH **WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 9:30PM
$13/$10 Advance & Students

Sat, 12/12/2009
TOPAZ & MUDPHONIC (+ DJ K-OS) - GOING *LATE-NITE* ('til 3AM) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$12

Sat, 12/12/2009
Garrin Benfield ****
Cafe Royale, San Francisco, CA
www.garrin.com

Sat, 12/12/2009
The Jackie Payne and Steve Edmonson Band **WIN TICKETS****
Mill Valley Masonic,, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.murphyproductions.com
Show: 8:30PM
$15 GA advanced, $20 GA day of show or $25 reserved seat

Sat, 12/12/2009
Los Lobos **WIN TICKETS****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$42.50

Sat, 12/12/2009
Garage A Trois, feat. Stanton Moore, Skerik, Mike Dillion & Marco Benevento ****Congrats to Tom S!! Congrats to Tim S.!!**
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 8:30PM
$20

Sun, 12/13/2009
Dr. LONNIE SMITH-STANTON MOORE-DONALD HARRISON-WILL BERNARD [7:30pm) Multiple Sclerosis BENEFIT ****Congrats to Lisa W!****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 8PM
$30

Sun, 12/13/2009
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals ****Congrats Tori B!****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$21

Tues, 12/15/2009
Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam, Rob Drabkin **WIN TICKETS****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 8PM
$15

Wed, 12/16/2009
THE COLIN BROWN BAND (of Monophonics) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$6

Thurs, 12/17/2009
ON THE SPOT TRIO ('til 2:00am+) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$6

Thurs, 12/17/2009
Afrolicious, with Pleasuremaker and Senior Oz **WIN TICKETS****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$6

Thurs, 12/17/2009
Electrofunkadelica ****
Space Gallery, San Francisco, CA
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=198854637544&mid=176d993G1eea2b0dG488743fG7
Show: 7PM

Fri, 12/18/2009
Reggae, LUTAN FYAH with QUINTO SOL plus LIONHEART SOUNDS, SECURE DEM SOUNDS, JAH WARRIOR SHELTER HI FI **WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$20/$15 advance

Fri, 12/18/2009
DAVE BROGAN (+ Lorne Smith's *GUNS FOR SAN SEBASTIAN*) ****Congrats to Amy S!!****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Fri, 12/18/2009
JACKIE GREENE ****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 8:45PM
$30 - $40

Fri, 12/18/2009
BISS ENTERTAINMENT Presents - Biss Presents Rock Night! - Punk Funk Mob, Sistas in the Pit, American Drag **WIN TICKETS****
Pier 23, San Francisco, CA
http://www.pier23cafe.com/
Show: 10PM
$10

Fri, 12/18/2009
ALBINO!, SOCKET ****
Starry Plough, Berkeley, CA

Fri, 12/18/2009
Steve Kimock Crazy Engine, Big Light ****Congrats to Jason S!!**
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$25.00

Fri, 12/18/2009
Lee "Scratch" Perry, Revival Sound System **WIN TICKETS****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$25

Sat, 12/19/2009
SOFA KINGS (+ Special Guests) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Sat, 12/19/2009
JACKIE GREENE ****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 8:45PM
$30 - $40

Sat, 12/19/2009
Rickie Lee Jones **WIN TICKETS****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$36.50

Sat, 12/19/2009
Nat Keefe Concert Carnival **WIN TICKETS****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$20 General Admission, $35 reserved table

Sat, 12/19/2009
Preservation Hall Jazz Band ****
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.sfsymphony.org/
Show: 8PM
$15 to $65

Sun, 12/20/2009
TEA LEAF GREEN ****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 9:30PM
1st 100 tickets $20 - $25 there after

Sun, 12/20/2009
Brian Setzer Orchestra ****
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004296A4754FF6?brand=[=BRAND=]&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_jambase
Show: 8PM
$57.50 - $67

Thurs, 12/24/2009
Natasha Miller's Christmas in San Francisco featuring the Jazz Mafia Horns **WIN TICKETS****
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 8PM
$16 in advance, $20

Sat, 12/26/2009
Eek-A-Mouse, Pato Banton & The Now Generation, DJ Funklor **WIN TICKETS****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$25

Sun, 12/27/2009
FIVE EYED HAND (+ Railroad Earth Afterparty) 9:30pm-2am **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$8

Tues, 12/29/2009
LAHAR **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$5

Sun, 12/27/2009
Railroad Earth, Hot Buttered Rum ****Congrats to Adam A!****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$25.50

Sun, 12/27/2009
Garrin Benfield ****
Mojito, San Francisco, CA
http://www.mojitosf.com/
Show: 9PM

Mon, 12/28/2009
FIVE EYED HAND (+ Railroad Earth Afterparty) 9:30pm-2am **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$8

Mon, 12/28/2009
Railroad Earth, Hot Buttered Rum **WIN TICKETS****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$25.50

Mon, 12/28/2009
Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven, Ashwin Batish **WIN TICKETS****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 8PM
$23

Wed, 12/30/2009
Furthur ****
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
Show: 7:30PM
$45

Wed, 12/30/2009
AVI BORTNICK & ANDY HESS (of GOV'T MULE & BLACK CROWES) + guests **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Wed, 12/30/2009
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS ****
Café Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/
Show: 9PM
$25

Wed, 12/30/2009
Jackie Greene, Mark Karan & Jeremiah Puddleduck ****
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 9PM
$25

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Furthur ****
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
Show: 7:30PM
$45

Thurs, 12/31/2009
New Year's Eve Bash - *WIL BLADES SOUL SOLUTION* (feat: Will Bernard) + *MONOPHONICS* ****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$40

Thurs, 12/31/2009
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS ****
Café Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/
Show: 9PM
$65 Two Sets & Champagne Toast at Midnight!

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Afrolicious NYE, Featuring: Afrolicious Soundsystemwith MC resh4Life and The Pleasuremaker Live Band plus Non Stop Bhangra
****
Elbo room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Brett Dennen, ALO, SambaDa **WIN TICKETS****
Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Jackie Greene, Mark Karan & Jeremiah Puddleduck - NEW YEAR'S EVE! ****
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 9PM
$40

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Frobeck, Uncle Wiggly, Mr. Music and Friends, The Moon Beams
Drummunity with Kim Atkinson, Teresa Tudury, Roxanne Oliva with Cobblestone, Riggy Rakin & Friends
****
Sebastopol Community Center, Sebastopol, CA

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Sea of Dreams NYE 2010 featuring OZOMATLI, BASSNECTAR, GHOSTLAMD, OBSERVATORY, YARD DOGS ROAD SHOW, THE GLITCH MOB and many many more... ****
The Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco, CA
www.seaofdreamsnye.com

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Les Claypool ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$59.50

Thurs, 12/31/2009
New Year's Eve!, Trombone Shorty Orleans Avenue, Zigaboo Modeliste & the New Aahkesstra ****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/november2009.htm
Show: 9PM
$85

Thurs, 12/31/2009
The Roots, Orgone ****
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004296A4754FF6?brand=[=BRAND=]&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_jambase
Show: 9PM
$69.50 - $92.50

Thursday, December 03, 2009

BISS 12.03.09 - Black Crowes, Kapakahi, Eric McFadden Trio, BISS Hip Hop Night at Pier 23

I hear the Black Crowes shows have been awesome this week. I hope to make it to at least one of those shows before the week is out. We had a blast last night at the Duane Allman tribute show at the Boom Boom Room! Even members of the Black Crowes sat in. But a few of us are paying for it today, aren't we?

So looks like another busy weekend starting tonight (Thurs) with: TRUTH & SALVAGE CO. @ Boom Boom Room, SHAKE WELL @ Eagle Tavern, Afrolicious, with Pleasuremaker and Senior Oz @ Elbo Room, The Grease Traps and BuildOn presents "A Holiday Benefit: Music For The Kids" @ The Independent, Less Than Jake, with Fishbone , Cage and The Swellers @ The Regency Ballroom, Taj Mahal Trio @ Yoshi's Oakland, JAZZ MAFIA PRESENTS: REALISTIC ORCHESTRA @ Yoshi's SF AND Turkish Neapolitan Project, GERARDO BALESTRIERI with members of THE FISHTANK ENSEMBLE @ Ashkenaz

Continuing on Friday night with more hard choices to make with:
BISS Hip Hop Night hosted by Germane (DJ ISM, Scojourners, Amy Serrata, Child Hood Almuni) @ Pier 23
The Black Crowes @ The Fillmore
Kapakahi @ The Rockit-Room
DRAGON SMOKE, Ronkat & KATDELIC @ The Independent,
Eric McFadden Trio and Sistas in the Pit @ Starry Plough
Taj Mahal Trio @ Yoshi's Oakland
Garrin Benfield @ Giordano Bros
RED ROOSTER (& NAUGHTY DONKEY) Boom Boom Room
Raw Deluxe @ Coda Jazz and Supper Club
Brazilian Night, FORRO BRAZUCA / SAMBA DE RAIZ @ Ashkenaz

Saturday I am thinking I should try to check out the Black Crowes though it's totally SOLD OUT so maybe Sunday? I will definitely go to see Tracorum @ Boom Boom Room for the late night. Is anyone going to see the Cranberries at The Regency? What about the other 5 shows on the BISS list for Saturday night? (scroll down to check it out)

For our East Coast BISS Listers who are looking for something to do in addition to Phish at MSG, check out this lineup for the Rock The Resort show at the Hudson Valley Resort: KRS-One, Lettuce, Melvin Seals & JGB, The Original Radioactive, Break Science (feat. Adam Deitch), Dumpstaphunk, Eric Krasno & Chapter 2, The Glitch Mob, Hot Day at the Zoo Roots of Creation, Rubblebucket, Rustic Overtones, Skerik, The Trapps, Trevor Hall, Tyrone Wells, Zach Deputy AND MORE... http://www.paperchaserproductions.com/tickets.htm

Remember to start your weekends out right every Friday night in December with BISS on Pier 23's heated & covered deck. Take in a beautiful view of the bay and dance to local jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop, and hard rock. Come every week to get them all! JUST added: 4th Fridays every month 2010!!
• December 4th - Biss Entertainment Presents Hip Hop Night Hosted by Germane
• December 11th - BISS Holiday Party featuring The Mission Players & The San Francisco Review with *bernadette* and Pamela Parker plus Special Guests
• December 18th - Punk Funk Mob, Sistas in the Pit, and American Drag


BISS SPONSORED EVENTS
• Running from Nov 19 through Dec 20th: The Global Film Initiative presents The Global Lens film series which can be seen in more than 35 locations across the United States and Canada and is impacting lives around the world.

"The Global Lens film series opens us to a larger world; a world where other realities, forces at large, values and survival instincts prevail. In this world, people triumph on a daily basis against the odds or deal with the grim truths of their world," Siegel said about the series. "Thanks to Global Lens, the world is smaller and our understanding of it is much larger."
Check the website for showtimes and more information: www.myspace.com/northbayfac


Scroll down to see the next month of shows with ticket giveaways!
********
See you all at the Shows!
Why?
B.I.S.S.!!!
www.bisslist.com

**TICKET GIVEAWAY CONTEST! **
We are looking for testimonials from YOU. So we are going to do the ticket contests a little differently. If you are a fan, tell us why you subscribe to BISS List. If you are an artist who we support, tell us why you like working with BISS. First (and best) response wins! Please let us know which of the shows that say **Win Tickets** you would like to win. You can also send us an email address for a new subscriber. (who wants to be added)

*****
Get Paid, Get Tickets!! GET ON THE BISS STREET TEAM!! EMAIL: BISS@BISSLIST.COM

BISS CALENDAR
Thurs, 12/3/2009
TRUTH & SALVAGE CO. (+ Special Guests) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$8

Thurs, 12/3/2009
Afrolicious, with Pleasuremaker and Senior Oz **WIN TICKETS****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$6

Thurs, 12/3/2009
The Grease Traps and BuildOn presents "A Holiday Benefit: Music For The Kids" **WIN TICKETS****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 8PM
$20 ADV | $35 VIP, Note: Proceeds will benefit buildOn

Thurs, 12/3/2009
Less Than Jake, with Fishbone , Cage and The Swellers **WIN TICKETS****
The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
http://goldenvoice.com/search/?q=san+francisco
Show: 7PM

Thurs, 12/3/2009
Turkish Neapolitan Project, GERARDO BALESTRIERI with members of THE FISHTANK ENSEMBLE **WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA

Thurs, 12/3/2009
SHAKE WELL ****
Eagle Tavern, San Francisco, CA

Thurs, 12/3/2009
Taj Mahal Trio ****
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/
Show: 8PM/ 10PM
$24/ $28

Thurs, 12/3/2009
JAZZ MAFIA PRESENTS: REALISTIC ORCHESTRA ****
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 10PM
$10 in advance, $14 at the door

Fri, 12/4/2009
DRAGON SMOKE, Ronkat & KATDELIC ****Congrats to Gwen!!**
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:45PM
$30

Fri, 12/4/2009
New Fangled Wasteland
Connecticut Yankee, San Francisco, CA
Show: 9pm

$10

Fri, 12/4/2009
Kapakahi, Top Shelf, Kounterfeit Change **WIN TICKETS**
The Rock It Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.rock-it-room.com/event_details.php?EventID=120
Show: 9PM
$10

Fri, 12/4/2009
RED ROOSTER (& NAUGHTY DONKEY) @ BooM BooM RooM **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Fri, 12/4/2009
BISS ENTERTAINMENT Presents - Hip Hop Night hosted by Germane, DJ ISM (plus Amy Serrata OPENS)
**WIN TICKETS****
Pier 23, San Francisco, CA
http://www.pier23cafe.com/
Show: 10PM
$10

Fri, 12/4/2009
Brazilian Night, FORRO BRAZUCA / SAMBA DE RAIZ ****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 8:30PM
$13/$10 Advance & Students

Fri, 12/4/2009
Raw Deluxe ****
Coda Jazz and Supper Club, San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 10PM
10

Fri, 12/4/2009
Garrin Benfield ****
Giordano Bros, San Francisco, CA
www.garrin.com

Fri, 12/4/2009
Eric McFadden Trio and Sistas in the Pit ****
Starry Plough, Berkeley, CA
http://www.starryploughpub.com/eventscalendar/upcoming
Show: 9PM

Fri, 12/4/2009
The Black Crowes ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$51.50

Fri, 12/4/2009
Taj Mahal Trio ****
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/
Show: 8PM/ 10PM
$28

Fri. - Sun, 12/4 to 12/6/09
Rock the Resort: Break Science (feat. Adam Deitch), Dumpstaphunk, Eric Krasno & Chapter 2, The Glitch Mob, Hot Day at the Zoo, KRS-One, Lettuce, Melvin Seals & JGB, The Original Radioactive, Roots of Creation, Rubblebucket, Rustic Overtones, Skerik, The Trapps, Trevor Hall, Tyrone Wells, Zach Deputy
Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson, NY
http://consequenceofsound.net/festival-outlook/rock-the-resort/

Sat, 12/5/2009
TRACORUM (w/ Special Guests) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Sat, 12/5/2009
10th Annual Musical Night in Africa, KOTOJA, BABA KEN & WEST AFRICAN HIGHLIFE BAND, AFRO-BEAT CONNEXION, NIGERIAN BROTHERS plus DJ MICHAEL ONAS ****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$15

Sat, 12/5/2009
Aram Danesh & The Superhuman Crew ****
Coda Jazz and Supper Club, San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 10PM
$10

Sat, 12/5/2009
DRAGON SMOKE ****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 9:30PM
$20 in advance, $25 at the door

Sat, 12/5/2009
Guns for San Sebastian, AllofaSudden ****
Mojito Cafe, San Francisco, CA
Show: 9:30PM
$5

Sat, 12/5/2009
The Black Crowes ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$51.50

Sat, 12/5/2009
The Cranberries ****
The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
http://goldenvoice.com/search/?q=san+francisco
Show: 8PM
$34.50 - $41.50

Sat, 12/5/2009
Taj Mahal Trio ****
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/
Show: 8PM/ 10PM
$28

Sun, 12/6/2009
The Black Crowes ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$51.50

Sun, 12/6/2009
Taj Mahal Trio ****
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/
Show: 7PM
$28

Tues, 12/8/2009
Jazz Mafia Tuesdays feat. Spaceheater's Blast Furnace
****
Coda Jazz and Supper Club, San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 9PM
$7

Wed, 12/9/2009
AUTONOMOUS REGION and FIRST BORN **WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php

Thurs, 12/10/2009
Grateful Dead Night: DEAD GUISE followed by GANKMORE spinning tunes **WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php

Thurs, 12/10/2009
ONE F (with: Special Guests) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$7

Thurs, 12/10/2009
Afrolicious, with Pleasuremaker and Senior Oz **WIN TICKETS****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$6

Thurs, 12/10/2009
Jerry Joseph ****
Hotel Utah Saloon, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thehotelutahsaloon.com/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$10

Thurs, 12/10/2009
Valerie Orth, John Craigie, ****
Starry Plough, Berkeley, CA
http://www.starryploughpub.com/history/
Show: 9PM

Thurs, 12/10/2009
ICE CUBE ****
The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
http://goldenvoice.com/search/?q=san+francisco
Show: 8PM
$34.50 - $41.50

Fri, 12/11/2009
TOPAZ & MUDPHONIC (+ DJ K-OS) - GOING *LATE-NITE* ('til 3AM) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$12

Fri, 12/11/2009
BISS ENTERTAINMENT Presents - Biss Holiday Party - The San Fran Review featuring Bernadette and Pamela Parker, The Mission Players **WIN TICKETS****
Pier 23, San Francisco, CA
http://www.pier23cafe.com/
Show: 10PM
$10

Fri, 12/11/2009
Los Lobos ****Congrats Sherri M!!**
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$42.50

Fri, 12/11/2009
The New Up ****
Starry Plough, Berkeley, CA
http://www.starryploughpub.com/history/
Show: 9PM
$8

Sat, 12/12/2009
Garage A Trois, feat. Stanton Moore, Skerik, Mike Dillion & Marco Benevento **Congrats to Tom S!! Congrats to Tim S.!!**
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 8:30PM
$20

Sat, 12/12/2009
TOPAZ & MUDPHONIC (+ DJ K-OS) - GOING *LATE-NITE* ('til 3AM) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$12

Sat, 12/12/2009
The Jackie Payne and Steve Edmonson Band **WIN TICKETS****
Mill Valley Masonic, Mill Valley, CA

Sat, 12/12/2009
The Jackie Payne and Steve Edmonson Band **WIN TICKETS****
Mill Valley Masonic,, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.murphyproductions.com
Show: 8:30PM
$15 GA advanced, $20 GA day of show or $25 reserved seat

Sat, 12/12/2009
Los Lobos **WIN TICKETS****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$42.50

Sat, 12/12/2009
Queens of Reggae, SISTER I-LIVE / QUEEN MAKEDAH ****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 9:30PM
$13/$10 Advance & Students

Sat, 12/12/2009
Garrin Benfield ****
Cafe Royale, San Francisco, CA
www.garrin.com

Sun, 12/13/2009
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals ****Congrats Tori B!****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$21

Sun, 12/13/2009
Dr. LONNIE SMITH-STANTON MOORE-DONALD HARRISON-WILL BERNARD [7:30pm) Multiple Sclerosis BENEFIT **Congrats to Lisa W!****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 8PM
$30

Tues, 12/15/2009
Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam, Rob Drabkin ****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 8PM
$15

Thurs, 12/17/2009
Afrolicious, with Pleasuremaker and Senior Oz **WIN TICKETS****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$6

Thurs, 12/17/2009
Electrofunkadelica ****
Space Gallery, San Francisco, CA
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=198854637544&mid=176d993G1eea2b0dG488743fG7
Show: 7PM

Fri, 12/18/2009
DAVE BROGAN (+ Lorne Smith's *GUNS FOR SAN SEBASTIAN*) ***WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Fri, 12/18/2009
Steve Kimock Crazy Engine ****Congrats to Jason S!!**
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$25.00

Fri, 12/18/2009
BISS ENTERTAINMENT Presents - Biss Presents Rock Night! - Punk Funk Mob, Sistas in the Pit, American Drag **WIN TICKETS****
Pier 23, San Francisco, CA
http://www.pier23cafe.com/
Show: 10PM
$10

Fri, 12/18/2009
Reggae, LUTAN FYAH with QUINTO SOL plus LIONHEART SOUNDS, SECURE DEM SOUNDS, JAH WARRIOR SHELTER HI FI ****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$20/$15 advance

Fri, 12/18/2009
JACKIE GREENE ****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 8:45PM
$30 - $40

Fri, 12/18/2009
ALBINO!, SOCKET ****
Starry Plough, Berkeley, CA
Show: 9PM

Fri, 12/18/2009
Lee "Scratch" Perry, Revival Sound System ****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$25

Sat, 12/19/2009
SOFA KINGS (+ Special Guests) **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Sat, 12/19/2009
JACKIE GREENE ****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 8:45PM
$30 - $40

Sat, 12/19/2009
Rickie Lee Jones **WIN TICKETS!!**
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$36.50

Sat, 12/19/2009
Nat Keefe Concert Carnival ****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$20 General Admission, $35 reserved table

Sun, 12/20/2009
TEA LEAF GREEN ****
Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/index.html
Show: 9:30PM
1st 100 tickets $20 - $25 there after

Sun, 12/20/2009
Brian Setzer Orchestra ****
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004296A4754FF6?brand=[=BRAND=]&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_jambase
Show: 8PM
$57.50 - $67

Thurs, 12/24/2009
Natasha Miller's Christmas in San Francisco featuring the Jazz Mafia Horns **WIN TICKETS****
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar
Show: 8PM
$16 in advance, $20

Sat, 12/26/2009
Eek-A-Mouse, Pato Banton & The Now Generation, DJ Funklor ****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$25

Sun, 12/27/2009
FIVE EYED HAND (+ Railroad Earth Afterparty) 9:30pm-2am **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$8

Sun, 12/27/2009
Railroad Earth, Hot Buttered Rum ****Congrats to Adam A!****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$25.50

Mon, 12/28/2009
FIVE EYED HAND (+ Railroad Earth Afterparty) 9:30pm-2am **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$8

Mon, 12/28/2009
Railroad Earth, Hot Buttered Rum **WIN TICKETS****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$25.50

Mon, 12/28/2009
Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven, Ashwin Batish **WIN TICKETS****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 8PM
$23

Wed, 12/30/2009
AVI BORTNICK & ANDY HESS (of GOV'T MULE & BLACK CROWES) + guests **WIN TICKETS****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Thurs, 12/30/2009
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS ****
Café Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/
Show: 9PM
25

Wed, 12/30/2009
Jackie Greene, Mark Karan & Jeremiah Puddleduck ****
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 9PM
$25

Wed, 12/30/2009
Furthur ****
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
Show: 7:30PM
$45

Thurs, 12/31/2009
New Year's Eve Bash - *WIL BLADES SOUL SOLUTION* (feat: Will Bernard) + *MONOPHONICS* ****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$40

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Curtis Paul Campbell & The Eclectic Beast Band
**WIN TICKETS (General Admission)***
Mill Valley Masonic, Mill Valley, CA
http://eclecticbeastband.com/home.html
Show: 9:30PM
GA $35 in advance $45 at the door
Reserved $60 (or $100 per couple)

Thurs, 12/31/2009
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS ****
Café Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/
Show: 9PM
$65 Two Sets & Champagne Toast at Midnight!

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Brett Dennen, ALO, SambaDa **WIN TICKETS***
Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 8PM
$39.50 - $49.50

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Jackie Greene, Mark Karan & Jeremiah Puddleduck - NEW YEAR'S EVE! ****
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 9PM
$40

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Sea of Dreams NYE 2010 featuring OZOMATLI, BASSNECTAR, GHOSTLAMD, OBSERVATORY, YARD DOGS ROAD SHOW, THE GLITCH MOB and many many more... ****
The Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco, CA
www.seaofdreamsnye.com

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Les Claypool ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM

Thurs, 12/31/2009
New Year's Eve!, Trombone Shorty Orleans Avenue, Zigaboo Modeliste & the New Aahkesstra ****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA http://www.theindependentsf.com/november2009.htm
Show: 9PM
$85

Thurs, 12/31/2009
The Roots, Orgone ****
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004296A4754FF6?brand=[=BRAND=]&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_jambase
Show: 9PM
$69.50 - $92.50

Thurs, 12/31/2009
Furthur ****
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
Show: 7:30PM
$45