Thursday, September 16, 2010

BISS 09.16.10 - NOLA IN SF / EARTHDANCE IN LAYTONVILLE / WESTSIDE BOOGALOO / THE NEW UP CD RELEASE PARTY / ZIGABOO!!

Half the BISS crew is packing up as your reading this to head out to EARTHDANCE @ BLACK OAK RANCH in Laytonville 9/17-9/19 featuring Michael Franti and Spearhead, Matisyahu, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue , Zap Mama, Kinky, Dumpstaphunk, Rootz Underground, The West Coast Hip Hop Massive Featuring: Lyrics Born, Gift Of Gab, Lateef the Truthseeker, Beats Antique, Yard Dogs Road Show, Delhi 2 Dublin, BLVD, Wisdom, Indubious, Sila and the Afro Funk Experience, Lo Cura, Blane Lyon and more! This is the last one on this site so should be a magical weekend!

The rest of the BISS crew is going to have a hard time deciding where to go this weekend especially if you are a NOLA Fan. Be sure to get out and support one of the FOUR, yes four, BAY FOR THE BAYOU benefit shows in town this weekend with... NEW ORLEANS *JUICE* @ THE BOOM BOOM ROOM on Friday (*WIN)....... HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND @ The Boom Boom Room on Saturday night...And Sunday (9/19) keep it going all day with ZIGABOO @ 4pm, at PIER 23.....And then we close this most awesome of awesome weekends with the ALL STAR SHOW @ BIMBO'S that night with GEORGE PORTER,ANDERS OSBORNE, HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND, Special Guest ZIGABOO MODELISTE and more!

If that isn't enough NOLA for you, you can also catch Bonerama both nights at The Red Devil Lounge. (*WIN TICKETS!!*)

Still need some more action this weekend?? No problem!

How about getting funky tonight (9/16) with the MISSION PLAYERS @ CODA!

And Saturday (9/18) control yourself....IT'S BISS NIGHT @ CODA with WESTSIDE BOOGALOO...(**WIN)....

Also Saturday (9/18) at CAFE DU NORD is the CD Release Party with THE NEW UP for Glitz, Gold & Rock & Roll!....it should be "Golden" delcious! (**WIN YOUR GOLDEN TICKETS RIGHT HERE!!*see below for contest rules!)

But wait still more on Saturday night, THE MOTHER HIPS @ THE FILLMORE.......damm, what is a BISS crew to do?.....all of it of course!! :-)

til the next BISS LIST & beyond....please remember to stretch before dancing......
Have you been out for a BISS Night yet? If you have, you know that the bands are always top notch. Might be a new one to discover or an old favorite! Mark your calendar for these upcoming BISS Nights:

BISS NIGHT - September 18th:
Westside Boogaloo @ Coda
BISS Night - September 24th
Kyle Hunt & The King Gypsy @ Pier 23
Michael Ward with Dogs & Fishes
BISS NIGHT - October 22nd:
On The Spot Trio @ Pier 23

The BISS crew has decided on our plans for Halloween weekend. We have a nice group coming together and heading to Yosemite for the Las Tortugas Festival!! What an amazing line-up!! http://lastortugasmusic.com/ (The rest of you, have fun at WSP in NOLA or PHISH in Atlantic city!)

You can see a full list of recommendations plus giveaways if you just scroll down. Or go to www.bisslist.com to see the full Google calendar on the bottom with as many shows as we could find in the Bay Area and beyond.



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BISS CALENDAR
Thurs, 9/16/2010
BILLI SHAKES & THE PHAKESPEARE ORCHESTRA w/ RON JOHNSON & JILL PARKER **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$8

Thurs, 9/16/2010
Mission Players **WIN TICKETS**
Coda Jazz and Supper Club , San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 9PM
$7

Thurs, 9/16/2010
Afrolicious With DJs/Hosts:Pleasuremaker and Senor Oz
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
Day of show only Tickets $5 b4 11, $7 after

Thurs, 9/16/2010
Aaron Redner, Chris Haugen, Kate Gaffney
The Connecticut Yankee, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theyankee.com/
Show: 9PM

Fri, 9/17/2010
EARTHDANCE 2010 - Michael Franti and Spearhead, Matisyahu, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue , Zap Mama, Kinky, Dumpstaphunk, Rootz Underground, The West Coast Hip Hop Massive Featuring: Lyrics Born, Gift Of Gab, Lateef the Truthseeker, Beats Antique, Yard Dogs Road Show, Delhi 2 Dublin, BLVD, Wisdom, Indubious, Sila and the Afro Funk Experience, Lo Cura, Blane Lyon and more!
Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville, CA
http://earthdancelive.com/
Advance presale tickets are 175.00, (3 day pass includes camping), Tickets at the gate are: $200, Sunday only tickets are: $80, RV pass is $150.00

Fri, 9/17/2010
NEW ORLEANS *JUICE* **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Fri, 9/17/2010
Burnt **WIN TICKETS**
Coda Jazz and Supper Club , San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 10PM
$10

fri, 9/17/2010
Los Rakas, Yung Mars Project, 40 Love, DJ Whooligan (OM Records), DJ Leydis
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php

Fri, 9/17/2010
BONERAMA plus Sol Driven Train Congrats to Alex B, **WIN TICKETS**
Red Devil Lounge, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/VenueListings.action?venueId=11867&pl=reddevil
Show: 9PM
$15

Sat, 9/18/2010
EARTHDANCE 2010 - Michael Franti and Spearhead, Matisyahu, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue , Zap Mama, Kinky, Dumpstaphunk, Rootz Underground, The West Coast Hip Hop Massive Featuring: Lyrics Born, Gift Of Gab, Lateef the Truthseeker, Beats Antique, Yard Dogs Road Show, Delhi 2 Dublin, BLVD, Wisdom, Indubious, Sila and the Afro Funk Experience, Lo Cura, Blane Lyon and more!
Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville, CA
http://earthdancelive.com/
Advance presale tickets are 175.00, (3 day pass includes camping), Tickets at the gate are: $200, Sunday only tickets are: $80, RV pass is $150.00

Sat, 9/18/2010
HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND + LAST OF STEAM POWERED TRAINS + DJ K-OS ('til 2:45am+) Congrats to Jen B.**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$12

Sat, 9/18/2010
The New Up CD Release show for new CD "Gold", plus THE HUNDRED DAYS, THE MOANIN' DOVE **WIN GOLDEN TICKETS!!** (includes the new cd!)
Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/
Show: 9PM
$13 advance, $15 at the door

Sat, 9/18/2010
BISS NIGHT @ CODA - Westside Boogaloo **WIN TICKETS**
Coda Jazz and Supper Club , San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 10PM
$10

Sat, 9/18/2010
KPIG Presents An Evening With Tab Benoit
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 8PM
$20

Sat, 9/18/2010
BONERAMA + Lubriphonic Congrats to Daemon M! **WIN TICKETS**
Red Devil Lounge, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/VenueListings.action?venueId=11867&pl=reddevil
Show: 9PM
$15

Sat, 9/18/2010
Mother Hips **Congrats to Chris B!
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.livenation.com/venue/the-fillmore-san-francisco-ca-tickets
Show: 9PM
$20

Sun, 9/19/2010
BAY FOR THE BAYOU Gulf Spill Benefit Concert -- All-Star Jam of NOLA musicians & silent auction featuring Anders Osborne, Honey Island Swamp Band, George Porter Jr.plus special guest appearance by Zigaboo Modeliste
Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco, CA
http://www.bimbos365club.com/
Show: 7PM
$75.00 - $150.00

Sun, 9/19/2010
EARTHDANCE 2010 - Michael Franti and Spearhead, Matisyahu, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue , Zap Mama, Kinky, Dumpstaphunk, Rootz Underground, The West Coast Hip Hop Massive Featuring: Lyrics Born, Gift Of Gab, Lateef the Truthseeker, Beats Antique, Yard Dogs Road Show, Delhi 2 Dublin, BLVD, Wisdom, Indubious, Sila and the Afro Funk Experience, Lo Cura, Blane Lyon and more!
Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville, CA
http://earthdancelive.com/
Advance presale tickets are 175.00, (3 day pass includes camping), Tickets at the gate are: $200, Sunday only tickets are: $80, RV pass is $150.00

Sun, 9/19/2010 ***CANCELLED***
Jimmy Vargas, Jaffe Events, Angel Magik Present:CULTURA PROFETICA (1st time in the Bay Area) w/ Toy Selectah, Manicato, DJ Walt Digz
Mezzanine, San Francisco, CA
http://culturaprofetica-efbevent.eventbrite.com/
Show: ***CANCELLED******
$27.50

Sun, 9/19/2010
ZIGABOO MODELISTE
Pier 23, San Francisco, CA
http://www.pier23cafe.com/events
Show: 4PM

Sun, 9/19/2010
The Cult with The Black Ryder
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://thewarfieldtheatre.com/
Show: 7PM
$35.75 - $45.75

Tues, 9/21/2010
Sachal Vasandani **WIN TICKETS**
Coda Jazz and Supper Club , San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 9PM
$7

Tues, 9/21/2010
Garrin Benfield
Mojito's, San Francisco, CA
Show: 9PM

Wed, 9/22/2010
Joe Cohen
Coda Jazz and Supper Club , San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 9PM
$7

Thurs, 9/23/2010
Garrin Benfield
Cafe Royale, San Francisco, CA
http://www.caferoyale-sf.com/
Show: 9PM

Thurs, 9/23/2010
Tamika Nicole **WIN TICKETS**
Coda Jazz and Supper Club , San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 10PM
$10

Thurs, 9/23/2010
Afrolicious With DJs/Hosts:Pleasuremaker and Senor Oz
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
Day of show only Tickets $5 b4 11, $7 after

Fri, 9/24/2010
KATDELIC [of 'P FUNK ALLSTARS' & BROUN FELLINIS & CROWN CITY, etc ] + DJ K-OS**WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Fri, 9/24/2010
Natasha's SpinVintage CD Release Concert featuring the Jazz Mafia Horns **WIN TICKETS**
Broadway Studios, San Francisco, CA
http://www.inticketing.com/events/119300
Show: 8PM
$15/advance, $20/door

Fri, 9/24/2010
Rayband **WIN TICKETS**
Coda Jazz and Supper Club , San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 10PM
$10

Fri, 9/24/2010
Albino
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$10

Fri, 9/24/2010
New Monsoon, Tracorum **Congrats to Gary S!
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 8PM
$18 adv/$20 door

Fri, 9/24/2010
BISS NIGHT @ Pier 23!! Kyle Hunt & The King Gypsy & Michael Ward with Dogs & Fishes! **WIN TICKETS**
Pier 23, San Francisco, CA
http://www.pier23cafe.com/events
Show: 9PM
$10

Fri, 9/24/2010
JJ Grey & Mofro **WIN TICKETS**
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.livenation.com/venue/the-fillmore-san-francisco-ca-tickets
Show: 9PM
$25

Sat, 9/25/2010
ERIC KRASNO **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$10

Sat, 9/25/2010
Giovenco Project **WIN TICKETS**
Coda Jazz and Supper Club , San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 10PM
$10

Sat, 9/25/2010
Monophonics, Grillade
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 8PM
$12 ADV | $14 DOOR

Sun, 9/26/2010
TREVOR GARROD OF TEA LEAF GREEN (SOLO CD RELEASE PARTY!)
Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/
Show: 9PM
$10 advance, $12 at the door

Tues, 9/28/2010
Classical Revolution **WIN TICKETS**
Coda Jazz and Supper Club , San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 9PM
$7

Wed, 9/29/2010
The Black Keys, Nicole Atkins
The Fox Theater, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 8PM
$32.50

Thurs, 9/30/2010
The Musashi Trio **WIN TICKETS**
Coda Jazz and Supper Club , San Francisco, CA
www.codalive.com
Show: 9PM
$7

Thurs, 9/30/2010
Afrolicious With DJs/Hosts:Pleasuremaker and Senor Oz
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
Day of show only Tickets $5 b4 11, $7 after

Thurs, 9/30/2010
The Black Keys , Nicole Atkins
The Fox Theater, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 8PM
***SOLD OUT***

Fri, 10/1/2010
JUNO WHAT?! & PINOT **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$12

Fri, 10/1/2010
Costello Sings Lowe/Nick Sings Elvis
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 8PM & 11PM
$125

Fri, 10/1/2010
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2010 - Peter Rowan, Ralph Stanley and his Clinch Mountain Boys, Carolina Chocolate Drops, David Grisman Quintet, Jerry Jeff Walker, The Band of Heathens, Jackie Greene, Yonder Mountain String Band, Justin Townes Earle, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, The Del McCoury Band, Umphrey's McGee, Elvis Costello and the Sugarcanes, Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs, T Bone Burnett and Friends, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Indigo Girls, Doc Watson & David Holt,
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, San Francisco, CA
http://www.strictlybluegrass.com/

Fri, 10/1/2010
The Last Ambassadors
Mojito's, San Francisco, CA
Show: 9PM

Fri, 10/1/2010
SOULIT w/ DJ Killagraham and Soundproof
Rockit Room, San Francisco, CA
Show: 9PM
$10

Fri, 10/1/2010
Railroad Earth **Congrats to Jimi S!
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.livenation.com/venue/the-fillmore-san-francisco-ca-tickets
Show: 9PM
$25

Fri, 10/1/2010
The Flaming Lips, Ariel Pink
The Fox Theater, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 8PM
***SOLD OUT***

Fri, 10/1/2010
Rock and Roll Sideshow 2010, Eric McFadden Trio & Vau de Vire Society Congrats to Anthony A!**WIN TICKETS**
DNA Lounge, San Francisco, CA
Show: 8PM
$20

Sat, 10/2/2010
JUNO WHAT?! & PINOT **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$12

Sat, 10/2/2010
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2010 - Peter Rowan, Ralph Stanley and his Clinch Mountain Boys, Carolina Chocolate Drops, David Grisman Quintet, Jerry Jeff Walker, The Band of Heathens, Jackie Greene, Yonder Mountain String Band, Justin Townes Earle, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, The Del McCoury Band, Umphrey's McGee, Elvis Costello and the Sugarcanes, Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs, T Bone Burnett and Friends, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Indigo Girls, Doc Watson & David Holt,
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, San Francisco, CA
http://www.strictlybluegrass.com/

Sat, 10/2/2010
Railroad Earth **Congrats to Ian S!
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.livenation.com/venue/the-fillmore-san-francisco-ca-tickets
Show: 9PM
$25

Sat, 10/2/2010
The Flaming Lips, Health, White Hills
The Fox Theater, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 8PM
$39.50

Sun, 10/3/2010
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2010 - Peter Rowan, Ralph Stanley and his Clinch Mountain Boys, Carolina Chocolate Drops, David Grisman Quintet, Jerry Jeff Walker, The Band of Heathens, Jackie Greene, Yonder Mountain String Band, Justin Townes Earle, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, The Del McCoury Band, Umphrey's McGee, Elvis Costello and the Sugarcanes, Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs, T Bone Burnett and Friends, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Indigo Girls, Doc Watson & David Holt,
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, San Francisco, CA
http://www.strictlybluegrass.com/

Sun, 10/3/2010
Australian Pink Floyd Show
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.livenation.com/venue/the-fillmore-san-francisco-ca-tickets
Show: 9PM

Tues, 10/5/2010
Jack Johnson: To The Sea Tour 201006:30 PM
Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/229421
Show: 8PM
$39.50 - $89.50

Wed, 10/6/2010
JIMMY LESLIE'S REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$5

Wed, 10/6/2010
Jack Johnson: To The Sea Tour 201006:30 PM
Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/229421
Show: 8PM
$39.50 - $89.50

Fri, 10/8/2010
Tom Tom Club
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 8PM
$26

Fri, 10/8/2010
Van Morrison
Nob Hill Masonic Center, San Francisco, CA
www.livenation.com/event/1C0045098A7D4C30
Tickets go on sale at 10am Sunday 8/15

Sat, 10/9/2010
GUNS FOR SAN SEBASTIAN & NAUGHTY DONKEY **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:30PM
$15

Sat, 10/9/2010
Particle Congrats to Suzie K.**
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 8PM
On Sale Sunday, June 20

Sat, 10/9/2010
O.A.R. , The Dirty Heads
The Fox Theater, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 8PM
$29.50

Sun, 10/10/2010
Liz Phair
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 8PM
$25

Thurs, 10/14/2010
Gogol Bordello
The Fox Theater, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 8PM
$32.50

Fri, 10/15/2010
GIRLS, THE SHE'S
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.livenation.com/venue/the-fillmore-san-francisco-ca-tickets
Show: 9PM

Fri, 10/15/2010
An Evening with Widespread Panic
The Fox Theater, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 8PM
$45

Sat, 10/16/2010
Jimmy Buffett
Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA
http://www.livenation.com/venue/shoreline-amphitheatre-at-mountain-view-tickets/
Show: 8PM
$36.50 - $136.50

Sat, 10/16/2010
An Evening with Widespread Panic
The Fox Theater, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 8PM
$45

Sat, 10/16/2010
Widespread Panic Oakland Afterparty ZIGABOO MODELISTE
THE NEW PARISH , Oakland, CA
http://www.sunsettickets.com/events/125564/ZIGABOO-MODELISTE-post-Panic--the-New-Parish


Sun, 10/17/2010
An Evening with Widespread Panic
The Fox Theater, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 8PM
$45