Thursday, December 12, 2013

BISS 12.12.13 - moe. / Bye James Whiton / Lettuce / Black Crowes & Tedeschi Trucks / DangerATE!

Happy holidays BISS Listers! I know I said that last week but the season is just getting into full swing!  The bay area has so many musical gifts in store for you, just you wait!!

Tonight, Thursday, we'll be out celebrating our girl Misty's birthday at Sweetwater with STEVE KIMOCK, BOBBY VEGA, JEFF CHIMENTI AND MR. DAN LEBOWITZ! Happy Birthday Misty & Congrats!! You want more to see in the North Bay? See and hear the BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA are at the Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga.

Here in the city tonight, moe. starts a 3 day run at The Independent! I'll bet that means our old friend Skip must be in town! Man, we sure have missed you! (*Congrats to Harvey & Johnny!)  Then again, the EPICNESS that is OZOMATLI with THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY is at Davies Symphony Hall! For your late night fix, head to KOOBI FORA at The Boom Boom Room (*WIN)!

Friday night, it's James Whiton's going away party at The Connecticut Yankee!! James & Rose are moving to New Mexico and we are sure gonna miss them!! Come out and help us send him off with a bang. Lineup includes: James Whiton solo loop bass madness, Jenny Kerr Band , A Spirit Hustler, Terese Taylor! (*WIN or suggested $10 donation)

Also Friday, it's night two of both moe. at the Independent as well as STEVE KIMOCK at Sweetwater! Or you can celebrate SHEILA E'S birthday with her at Yoshi's! (*Congrats to Bob!) Speaking of birthdays, Happy 70th Gloria!!

Saturday, there are so many good choices, looks like a BISS night for sure! Cause let's be honest BISS Listers, how can we really choose between TEDESCHI TRUCKS & BLACK CROWES at Bill Graham Civic & LETTUCE at The Fillmore?! (*Congrats to Kate & Gwennyth!) Sounds like a night topped with awesome sauce and a hot side of fabulous!!

But wait! There is still more to choose from on Saturday with night 3 of 4 nights of SOLD OUT KIMOCK shows at the Sweetwater!! It's also night 2 of SOLD OUT Sheila's bday celebration at Yoshi's!

Also on Saturday is night 3 of MOE & STEVE KILMOCK and day 2 of Shelia's Bday celebration!!!

Sunday night for dinner hour, we've got a LONG time BISS fave, Mr Daniel Cohen playing with his band DangerAte with special guest Ed Ivey at Bistro SF Grill, 2819 California St. Show time 5:00-8:00pm. **FREE**

Wow!!! What a wild ride this weekend will be...just the way we like it!

Be sure to mark your calendar for this upcoming 
BISS recommended show!
12/20 - Eric McFadden's Holiday Bash with Larry Boothroyd & Jon Weiss, plus special guests.  Main support The Pleasure Kills &  opening act, Campbell Apartment.  Delphine & Stephanie's joint birthday party!  Bottom of the Hill,8pm doors, $10 adv! *WIN TICKETS* 
http://www.stubmatic.com/bottomofthehill/event/8038 

Have you made your NEW YEARS EVE plans yet? BISS has recommendations and **FREE TICKETS**! To enter to win any of these shows, spread the word about the show you want to win on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, your Blog, Ning, LinkedIn, the bathroom wall at work, and/or anywhere else you can think of! Then email us to let us know when, where, and how many times you shared. Winners will be picked week of New Years!

12/31 - Sea of Dreams  @ Bill Graham Civic!! Thievery Corporation, Little Dragon, A-Trak, Dillon Francis, Emancipator, LowRIDERz, Minnesota, Rob Garza, Dirtybird Records artists J. Phlip, Worthy and Christian Martin and Thriftworks headline Sea of Dreams NYE 2014: VibrantSea

12/31 - California Honeydrops @ Yoshi's with DJ Harry Duncan - TWO SHOWS!! 8pm still available! 10:30and all night tickets are already sold out so get on it for that 8pm show!!

12/31 & 12/28 - Stu Allen & Mars Hotel @ Brick & Mortar. Complimentary champagne toast atmidnight on NYE!

12/31 - Petty Theft @ Mill Valley Community Center - Join Murphy Productions and Famous 4 in association with Mill Valley Recreation for a NEW YEARS EVE party with the ultimate tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Petty Theft plus Fleetwood Mask opens!


 


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 BISS CALENDAR  

Thurs, 12/12/2013
Big Blu Soul Revue (Funk & Soul Holiday Party!)
850 Cigar Bar , San Francisco, CA
http://www.bigblusoulrevue.com/
Show: 730PM
FREE

Thurs, 12/12/2013
* KOOBI FORA * plus: * Acacia* **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$5

Thurs, 12/12/2013
JAMESTOWN REVIVAL, Lonesome Locomotive, Keyan Keihani**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 8PM
$9 adv - $12 dos

Thurs, 12/12/2013
Ozomatli with the San Francisco Symphony
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2013-2014/Ozomatli.aspx
Show: 730PM
$20-$90

Thurs, 12/12/2013
Afrolicious With DJs/ Hosts Pleasuremaker & Senor Oz Plus resident percussionists and special guest Sean Alvarez (Chicago) **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 930PM
Tickets $5 b4 10:30
$8 after

Thurs, 12/12/2013
Jonathan Richman featuring Tommy Larkins w/Daria "Shani" Johnson
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$16

Thurs, 12/12/2013
Blind Boys of Alabama
Montalvo Arts Center (Carriage House Theatre), Saratoga, CA
http://montalvoarts.org/calendar/11/2013/
Show: 730PM
$50-$55

Thurs, 12/12/2013
Steve Kimock & Friends featuring Bobby Vega, Bill Vitt, Jeff Chimenti and Dan Lebowitz
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar?month=2013-12
Show: 8PM
 SOLD OUT

Thurs, 12/12/2013
Jeff Tweedy
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$48

Thurs, 12/12/2013
moe. **WIN TICKETS**
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$30

Fri, 12/13/2013
*STEPPIN'* (Fillmore Nasty Funk w/Oscar Myers, Brandon Etzler, Daniel Casares, Max Cowan, Steve Burke, Aaron Germaine) + *DJ K-OS* **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$10 (free bfor 10pm)

Fri, 12/13/2013
COOL GHOULS, Santoros, The Spyrals, Unstrung, DJ Al Lover **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$7

Fri, 12/13/2013
James Whiton going-away party: JAMES WHITON solo loop bass madness, Jenny Kerr Band, A Spirit Hustler, Terese Taylor **WIN TICKETS**
Connecticut Yankee, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theyankee.com/live-music.html
Show: 9PM
$8

Fri, 12/13/2013
BURT BACHARACH WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2013-2014/Burt-Bacharach-with-the-SFS.aspx
Show: 8PM
$40-$98

Fri, 12/13/2013
Lagos Roots AfroBeat Ensemble Record Release Show!!!
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 10PM
 $10

Fri, 12/13/2013
CABARET DE CALIENTE'S TWISTED HOLIDAYS -- BENEFIT FOR RUSSIAN RIVER SISTERS OF PERPETUAL INDULGENCE /Electro-Swing Dance Party w/DJ Malarkey **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 930PM
GA $15 Advance/$20 Door /Premium Seating $25

Fri, 12/13/2013
FUNGO MUNGO, The Devil in California, Gigantis, The Elephant Listening Project **WIN TICKETS**
New Parish, Oakland, CA
http://www.thenewparish.com/
Show: 9PM
$16 adv - $20 dos

Fri, 12/13/2013
El Ten Eleven **WIN TICKETS**
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$16

Fri, 12/13/2013
Steve Kimock & Friends featuring Bobby Vega, Bill Vitt, Jeff Chimenti and Dan Lebowitz
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar?month=2013-12
Show: 8PM
 SOLD OUT

Fri, 12/13/2013
moe.
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$30

Fri, 12/13/2013
SHEILA E. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION**WIN TICKETS** 10PM
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2013&m=12
Show: 8PM & 10PM
8pm $38, 10pm $34

Sat, 12/14/2013
Ron Kat & Katdelic (P-Funk), Stymie and the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra
19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA
http://www.19broadway.com/contact/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$10-$12

Sat, 12/14/2013
The Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The London Souls
Bill Graham Civic, San Francisco, CA
http://www.apeconcerts.com/venue_bgc.cfm
Show: 7PM
$55

Sat, 12/14/2013
**WICKED MERCIES** With: **KELLY ROCK LIVE** DJ K-OS **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$10

Sat, 12/14/2013
MAKRU, Las Cafeteras, DJ Izzywise**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$12 adv - $15 dos 

Sat, 12/14/2013
BURT BACHARACH WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2013-2014/Burt-Bacharach-with-the-SFS.aspx
Show: 830PM
$40-$98

Sat, 12/14/2013
Petty Theft - The Ultimate Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Last Dance w/ RDL, + The Killer Queens **WIN TICKETS**
Red Devil Lounge, San Francisco, CA
http://www.reddevillounge.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15

Sat, 12/14/2013
Steve Kimock & Friends featuring Bobby Vega, Bill Vitt, Jeff Chimenti and Dan Lebowitz
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar?month=2013-12
Show: 8PM
 SOLD OUT

Sat, 12/14/2013
Lettuce
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$35

Sat, 12/14/2013
moe.
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$30

Sat., 12/14/2013
Go Tell It On The Mountain: The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show
Uptown Theater NAPA, Napa, CA
http://www.uptowntheatrenapa.com/
Show: 8PM
$40

Sat, 12/14/2013
SHEILA E. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2013&m=12
Show: 8PM & 10PM
8pm & 10pm $39

Sun, 12/15/2013
DangerAte w/ special guest Ed Ivey
Bistro SF Grill, San Francisco, CA
http://bistrosfgrill.com/
Show: 5PM
FREE

Sun, 12/15/2013
Return of the Cypher * Freestyle Hip-Hop * DJ Kevvy Kev * Davu & Bottom Hammer
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
FREE

Sun, 12/15/2013
Preservation Hall Jazz
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2013-2014/Preservation-Hall-Jazz-Band-A-Creole-Christmas.aspx
Show: 8PM
$13.50-$75

Sun, 12/15/2013
Dub Mission presents the best in dub, roots reggae & dancehall with DJ Sep., JBoogie (Dubtronic Science) and special guest Timoteo Gigante (Mom DJs) **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
Tickets Free b4 930
$6 after

Sun, 12/15/2013
Steve Kimock & Friends feat. Bobby Vega, Bill Vitt, Jeff Chimenti & Dan Lebowitz
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar?month=2013-12
Show: 8PM
SOLD OUT

Sun, 12/15/2013
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet: A Cajun Christmas
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2013&m=12
Show: 8PM
$25

Sun, 12/15/2013
JIM CAMPILONGO TRIO WITH CHRIS MORRISSEY & JOSH DION **WIN TICKETS** 9PM
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/livemusic/artist/show/3414
Show: 7PM & 9PM
7pm $21
9pm $16

Mon, 12/16/2013
MAKEUNDER, Matthew Joseph Payne **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$5 adv - $8 dos

Mon, 12/16/2013
Philippine "Bagyo" Fundraiser feat Members of ALO, Mother Hips, Tea Leaf Green: inclduing Lebo (Dan Lebowitz), Greg Loiacono, Deren Ney,Sean, Leahy, Trevor Garrod, Reed Mathis, Steve Adams , Dave Brogan (ALO), Danny Eisenberg (The Mother Hips), Cochran McMillan (Tea Leaf Green), Jeremy Korpas (Big Light)
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar?month=2013-12
Show: 8PM
$27-$30

Tues, 12/17/2013
SF CONNECTS Children Of The Funk, Telli Prego, Heat, Big Vic, Shark Sinatra, Cole, Jedi, Dreidel **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 8PM
$5 adv - $8 dos

Tues, 12/17/2013
UNDERGROUND NOMADS: tribute to the life and music of Cheb I Sabbah : DJ SEP, CALAMITY SAM, ANGELA ECKSTRAND, LAURA ELIZABETH, AMINA ZAREH
F8 1192 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/events/595024257182309/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Show: 930PM
$5 Cover on resident nights, Free before 9:30. 2-for-1 before 11.
Drink Specials.

Tues, 12/17/2013
PERE UBU **WIN TICKETS**
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/
Show: 8PM
$16

Wed, 12/18/2013
Grateful Dead Night: Crazy Otto's All-Star Jubilee plus Spun Hippo **WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, Ca
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 8PM
$10/$7 advance

Wed, 12/18/2013
*SOUL TRAIN REVIVAL* w/ Ziek McCarter & The Revival Band & DJ K-OS, Special Guests: **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$5

Wed, 12/18/2013
SAM CODE AND THE GUMS, Fido, Edge City Ruins **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$5 adv - $7 dos

Wed, 12/18/2013
Thee Oh Sees (Benefit for Coalition on Homelessness plus Coat Drive ) Ty Segall, Synthetic ID,, Breakarts
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$16

Wed, 12/18/2013
The Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola Duo, DJ Harry Duncan **WIN TICKETS**
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$20

Thurs, 12/19/2013
CAUGHT A GHOST+ *THE COFFIS BROTHERS & THE MOUNTAIN MEN* **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 915PM
$8

Thurs, 12/19/2013
Black Christmas with Afrofunk Experience and The Broun Fellinis!
Cafe Du Nord , San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/calendar
Show: 830PM
$8.00 - $10.00

Thurs, 12/19/2013
Afroliciouswith DJs/ Hosts Pleasuremaker & Senor Oz Plus resident percussionists and special guest DJ Juan Data (Stronghold Sound) **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 930PM
Tickets $5 b4 10:30
$8 after

Thurs, 12/19/2013
Dedicated Maniacs
Giordano Brothers, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thededicatedmaniacs.com/live/
Show: 8PM
FREE

Thurs, 12/19/2013
MELVIN SEALS AND JGB, Pat Nevins**WIN TICKETS**
New Parish, Oakland, CA
http://www.thenewparish.com/
Show: 8PM
$20-$25

Thurs, 12/19/2013
House of Blues 20th Anniversary Presents Third Eye Blind
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$39.50

Thurs, 12/19/2013
Nat Keefe Concert Carnival Featuring:, Tim Carbone (Railroad Earth, the Contribution), DJ shOOey, Tim Flannery (Lunatic Fringe, SF Giants), the T Sisters, Melody Walker & Jacob Groopman (Front Country), Matt Sharkey, the Coeds, members of Hot Buttered Rum **WIN TICKETS**
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 8PM
$20 GA - $35 RESERVED

Thurs, 12/19/2013
Tony! Toni! Tone! **WIN TICKETS** 10PM
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2013&m=12
Show: 8PM & 10PM
8pm & 10pm $34

Fri, 12/20/2013
Chrome Johnson! Featuring Ryan Scott (Monophonics on Trumpet)
19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA
http://www.19broadway.com/contact/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$10

Fri, 12/20/2013
BAD JELLYFISH*DjLogic-SergioRios-JayLane-WillBernard-VictorLittle,TONY LINDSAY, MIC BLAKE, CB Special Guests:THE HIGH BEAMZ **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$20

Fri, 12/20/2013
Tribute to Duane Allman.
FREESTONE PEACHES, Pat Nevins **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$7adv-$10dos

Fri, 12/20/2013
El Vez The Mexican Elvis! Starring in The El Vez and Rosie Flores MEXMAS Show!
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
Tickets $15adv
$18 Door

Fri, 12/20/2013
The Mother Hips w/The Donkeys
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$23

Fri, 12/20/2013
JGB FEAT. MELVIN SEALS **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 930PM
$25

Fri, 12/20/2013
Holiday Party NON STOP BHANGRA, BAYONICS, THE SHOTGUN WEDDING QUINTET **WIN TICKETS**
New Parish, Oakland, CA
http://www.thenewparish.com/
Show: 9PM
$12 adv - $15 dos

Fri, 12/20/2013
Los Lobos with La Santa Cecilia
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$42.50

Fri, 12/20/2013
Tony! Toni! Tone!
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2013&m=12
Show: 8PM & 10PM
8pm & 10pm $37

Sat, 12/21/2013
*FUNK REVIVAL ORCHESTRA* (plus: *SWOOP UNIT*, *DJ K-OS*) **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$10

Sat, 12/21/2013
HEFFRON DRIVE FEATURING KENDALL SCHMIDT Plus Special Guests **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 6PM
$25 GA - $125 Meet & Greet

Sat, 12/21/2013
13th Annual Cougnut Memorial Holiday Party: RAPPIN' 4-TAY, RBL POSSE, CELLSKI Plus Special Guests, Hosted by: Equipto
**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 1030PM
$8.00 - $10.00

Sat, 12/21/2013
An evening with The Mother Hips
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$23

Sat, 12/21/2013
SISTER CAROL *reggae | roots | dancehall) + DJ JACQUES (WBLK DANCEHALL MASSIVE) **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Novato, Novato, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/music-and-events/
Show: 930PM
ADV $15 DOS $20

Sat, 12/21/2013
THE AGGROLITES ("Dirty Reggae," fusion of reggae, soul, grit & determination), Skandalism **WIN TICKETS**
New Parish, Oakland, CA
http://www.thenewparish.com/
Show: 9PM
$15 adv - $18 dos

Sat, 12/21/2013
Los Lobos with Zigaboo Modeliste and the New Aahkesstra
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$42.50

Sat, 12/21/2013
Tony! Toni! Tone!
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2013&m=12
Show: 730PM & 930PM
7:30pm & 9:30pm $39

Sun, 12/22/2013
Return of the Cypher * Freestyle Hip-Hop * DJ Kevvy Kev * Davu & Bottom Hammer *
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
FREE

Sun, 12/22/2013
JASMINE NICHOL, 8th Grader **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 8PM
$15.00 - $25.00

Sun, 12/22/2013
Dub Mission presents the best in dub, roots reggae & dancehall with DJ Sep plus Special Guests, Kush Arora (Surya Dub) and Jimmy Love (Non Stop Bhangra)(Surya Dub) **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
Tickets Free b4 930
$6 after

Sun, 12/22/2013
Gene Taylor Blues Band featuring Dave Alvin **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar?month=2013-12
Show: 8PM
$22

Sun, 12/22/2013
Tony! Toni! Tone!
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2013&m=12
Show: 7PM & 9PM
7pm & 9pm $34

Mon, 12/23/2013
BREAKAWAY PATRIOT, Musical Charis **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$7 adv - $10 dos

Mon, 12/23/2013
NATASHA MILLER'S Annual Holiday Concert
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/livemusic/artist/show/3910
Show: 8PM
$16 adv, $20 door

Tues, 12/24/2013
UNDERGROUND NOMADS: tribute to the life and music of Cheb I Sabbah : DJ AMAR, Full lineup tba
F8 1192 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/events/595024257182309/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Show: 930PM
$5 Cover on resident nights, Free before 9:30. 2-for-1 before 11.
Drink Specials.

Tues, 12/24/2013
The Brian Setzer Orchestra: Christmas Rocks
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events/index/10
Show: 8PM
$49.50 - $69.50

Thurs, 12/26/2013
CALDECOTT, Spooky Flowers **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$8 adv - $10 dos

Thurs, 12/26/2013
Afrolicious With DJs/ Hosts Pleasuremaker and Senor Oz plus guest King Most with Resident Percussionists**WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 930PM
Tickets $5 b4 10:30
$8 after

Thurs, 12/26/2013
David Grisman Bluegrass Experience w/ Jim Nunally, Keith Little, Chad Manning & Sam Grisman
Freight & Salvage, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/282609
Show: 8PM
$18.50 - $36.50

Thurs, 12/26/2013
Luther Vandross Holiday Tribute Show Feat: Ray McCoy **WIN TICKETS**
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2013&m=12
Show: 8PM
$27

Fri, 12/27/2013
David Grisman Bluegrass Experience w/ Jim Nunally, Keith Little, Chad Manning & Sam Grisman
Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/282613
Show: 8PM
$18.50 - $36.50

Fri, 12/27/2013
BROTHERS COMATOSE + JED (MEMBERS OF POOR MANS WHISKEY) **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 9PM
$20

Fri, 12/27/2013
Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven
McNear's Mystic, Petauma, CA
http://www.mystictheatre.com/
Show: 830PM
$26

Fri, 12/27/2013
Martha Davis And The Motels, LUCE ( The RED DEVIL is CLOSING 12/31/13 show)
Red Devil Lounge, San Francisco, CA
http://www.reddevillounge.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$25

Fri, 12/27/2013
Infected Mushroom Presents FUNGUSAMONGUS Infected Mushroom with special guest Savant, Blix Cannon
Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theregencyballroom.com/events
Show: 9PM
$25.00 - $45.00
Door Price: $35.00

Fri, 12/27/2013
Monophonics Annual Soulful Social with Gene Washington and the Ironsides **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar?month=2013-12
Show: 9PM
$17-$20 (2 Day Pass $30)

Fri, 12/27/2013
Phil Lesh & Friends ft. Anders Osborne, John Kadlecik, Tony Leone & Jeff Chimenti
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, CA
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/
Show: 730PM
$79

Fri, 12/27/2013
The Devil Makes Three
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$25

Fri, 12/27/2013
Con Funk Shun
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2013&m=12
Show: 8pm & 10pm
$33

Sat, 12/28/2013
STU ALLEN & MARS HOTEL **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$15 adv - $20 dos

Sat, 12/28/2013
Dedicated Maniacs
Connecticut Yankee, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thededicatedmaniacs.com/live/
Show: 10PM
FREE

Sat, 12/28/2013
Afrolicious Live, w/ Will Magid Trio, Pleasuremaker Live, Zieke McCarter
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15

Sat, 12/28/2013
Chuck Prophet **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 9PM
$20

Sat, 12/28/2013
BESO NEGRO **WIN TICKETS**
New Parish, Oakland, CA
http://www.thenewparish.com/
Show: 9PM
$7 adv - $10 dos

Sat, 12/28/2013
Infected Mushroom: Back to the Old School
with special guest Astrix, Dutch
Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theregencyballroom.com/events
Show: 9PM
$25.00 - $45.00

Sat, 12/28/2013
Monophonics Annual Soulful Social **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar?month=2013-12
Show: 9PM
$17-$20 (2 Day Pass $30)

Sat, 12/28/2013
Phil Lesh & Friends ft. Anders Osborne, John Kadlecik, Tony Leone & Jeff Chimenti
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, CA
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/
Show: 730PM
$79

Sat, 12/28/2013
SambaDa plus Special Guest **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15 adv / $18 door

Sat, 12/28/2013
The Devil Makes Three
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$25

Sat, 12/28/2013
Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$25adv-$27dos

Sat, 12/28/2013
Con Funk Shun
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2013&m=12
Show: 7:30pm & 9:30pm
$35

Sun, 12/29/2013
WAX, Dumbfoundead, EOM, Anderson Paak **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$15 adv - $20 dos

Sun, 12/29/2013
Dub Mission presents a Bay Area-exclusive appearance: Special Sound System show featuring Mista Chatman (ChatAttak Productions)(WA) with DJ Sep on the Turntables Plus Vinnie Esparza **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
Tickets Free b4 930
$6 after"

Sun, 12/29/2013
AN EVENING w/ZONGO JUNCTION (afro | world | funk from NYC)**WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 8PM
$10

Sun, 12/29/2013
Snowglobe music festival Tiesto, Snoop Dogg-Snoop Lion, Zeds Dead, Beats Antique, Gramatik, Claud Von Stroke, Holy Ghost, Kill Paris, Zion I, Cashmere Cat, Polish Ambassador, Luminox, Vokab Kompany, and many many more
Lake Tahoe Community College , South Lake Tahoe, CA
http://www.snowglobemusicfestival.com/
3 Day Pass GA $164, VIP $299

Sun, 12/29/2013
Moonalice
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar?month=2013-12
Show: 2PM
FREE

Sun, 12/29/2013
ANDERS OSBORNE (solo acoustic), American Jubilee opens
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, CA
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/
Show: 8PM
$25

Sun, 12/29/2013
Flamin' Groovies, Light Fantastic **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$18 adv / $23 door

Sun, 12/29/2013
The Go-Go's
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$45

Sun, 12/29/2013
Con Funk Shun
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2013&m=12
Show: 7PM
$33

Mon, 12/30/2013
Snowglobe music festival Tiesto, Snoop Dogg-Snoop Lion, Zeds Dead, Beats Antique, Gramatik, Claud Von Stroke, Holy Ghost, Kill Paris, Zion I, Cashmere Cat, Polish Ambassador, Luminox, Vokab Kompany, and many many more
Lake Tahoe Community College , South Lake Tahoe, CA
http://www.snowglobemusicfestival.com/
3 Day Pass GA $164, VIP $299

Mon, 12/30/2013
TERRAPIN NATION HOUSE PARTY! Phil & Friends (ft. Anders Osborne, John Kadlecik, Tony Leone and Jeff Chimenti)
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, CA
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/
Show: 6PM
SOLD OUT

Tues, 12/31/2013
Vinyl & Friends, The Bad Jones (formerly Soul Pie)
19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA
http://www.19broadway.com/contact/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$35ADV/$40DOS

Tues, 12/31/2013
Annual New Year's Eve Balkan Bash! Inspector Gadje, Joe Finn & Leslie Bonnett
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, Ca
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 8PM
$25 (includes champagne toast)

Tues, 12/31/2013
SEA of DREAMS NYE: Thievery Corporation, A-Trak, Dillon Francis, Emancipator, Rob Garza, and Many More...... **WIN TICKETS**
Bill Graham Civic Center, San Francisco, CA
http://www.seaofdreamsnye.com/
Show: 9PM
GA $75-$95 / VIP $150-$170

Tues, 12/31/2013
New Year's Eve! *Ronkat's KATDELIC (w/Rasa Vitalia) * & DJ K-OS) **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 9PM
$40

Tues, 12/31/2013
A New Year's Celebration! STU ALLEN & MARS HOTEL Plus Special Guests **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$30 adv - $35 dos

Tues, 12/31/2013
Melvins / Redd Kross / Frightwig
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$40

Tues, 12/31/2013
NEW YEARS EVE 2013 W/ NOTORIOUS !!!! ultimate 80s dance party rock show. .+ IPA TOAST + BALOON DROP AND MORE !! **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Novato, Novato, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/music-and-events/
$30

Tues, 12/31/2013
NYE W/ AFROLICIOUS & DGIIN ..IPA TOAST + BALLON DROP AND MORE !! **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
adv $25/ DOS $35

Tues, 12/31/2013
Snowglobe music festival Tiesto, Snoop Dogg-Snoop Lion, Zeds Dead, Beats Antique, Gramatik, Claud Von Stroke, Holy Ghost, Kill Paris, Zion I, Cashmere Cat, Polish Ambassador, Luminox, Vokab Kompany, and many many more
Lake Tahoe Community College , South Lake Tahoe, CA
http://www.snowglobemusicfestival.com/
3 Day Pass GA $164, VIP $299

Tues, 12/31/2013
Petty Theft, Fleetwood Mask (Proceeds to Benefit Mill Valley Recreation's New Music Program) **WIN TICKETS**
Mill Valley Community Center, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.murphyproductions.com/html/shows.htm
Show: 9PM
$40 ga standing $45 dos
$55 reserved seat at table.

Tues, 12/31/2013
The VERY LAST NIGHT @ The Red Devil Lounge: The Final Countdown: New Year's Eve at the Red Devil Lounge starring Pop Rocks.
Red Devil Lounge, San Francisco, CA
http://www.reddevillounge.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$60

Tues, 12/31/2013
New Years Eve Bash Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra
SFJazz Miner Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
http://www.sfjazz.org/events-calendar
Show: 9PM
$85-$125

Tues, 12/31/2013
The Brothers Comatose, The Sam Chase,, Rainbow Girls
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/
Show: 9PM
$30

Tues, 12/31/2013
Hot Buttered Rum New Year's Eve Celebration **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar?month=2013-12
Show: 9PM
$47-$102

Tues, 12/31/2013
PHIL LESH & FRIENDS NEW YEARS EVE!! ft. Anders Osborne, John Kadlecik, Tony Leone and Jeff Chimenti
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, CA
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/
Show: 830PM
SOLD OUT

Tues, 12/31/2013
New Bohemia NYE : w/ Crystal Method, Vau de Vire Society, Syd Gris
Camacho, Melyss, Dulce Vita, Kimba, + DJs: Kinky Bohemia, DISTRIKT, Opulent Temple, Dusty Rhino, Lords of Chill, Big Art, The Jazz Mafia, Live Painting, 3D mapped visuals by Biolumence (OcuCult), Food Trucks
The Armory, San Francisco, CA
http://newbohemianye.com/
Show: 9PM
$60-$150

Tues, 12/31/2013
The Fresh & Onlys / Vetiver, Sun Araw, Pure Bliss
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$25 adv / $30 door

Tues, 12/31/2013
Calexico
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$65

Tues, 12/31/2013
Primus & The Chocolate Factory with the Frog Brigade Ensemble
The FOX, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 930PM
$49.50- $65

Tues, 12/31/2013
NEW YEAR'S EVE! Holy Ghost!
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$85 ADV - $100 DOOR

Tues, 12/31/2013
New Year's Eve with THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS**WIN TICKETS** 8PM
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2013&m=12
Show: 8PM & 1030PM
8pm $36 GA, $49 VIP, 10:30pm $46 GA, $59 VIP, All Night Dance Pass [gets you in to both shows!] $75 GA, $100 VIP

Wed, 1/1/2014
NEW YEARS DAY HOUSE PARTY! Phil & Friends ft. Anders Osborne, John Kadlecik, Tony Leone and Jeff Chimenti plus special guests
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, CA
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/
Show: 230PM
$100 (SOLD OUT)

Thurs, 1/2/2014
YOUNG REMEDY, City P, Hosted by: Roach Gigz
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$10 adv - $15 dos

Thurs, 1/2/2014
Afrolicious with DJs/ Hosts Pleasuremaker & Senor Oz plus resident percussionists and special guests **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 930PM
Tickets $5 b4 10:30
$8 after"

Thurs, 1/2/2014
BRIAN McKNIGHT with Full Band (Multi-Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, & Producer)
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=01
Show: 8PM & 10PM
8pm $55, 10pm $50

Fri, 1/3/2014
JULIA SHEER **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 7PM
$10 adv - $12 dos

Fri, 1/3/2014
PETTY THEFT + THE GRAIN **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 9PM
$15

Fri, 1/3/2014
Imperial Messenger Service w/ David Freiberg performs the music of Quicksilver Messenger Service**WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar?month=2013-12
Show: 9PM
$20-$22

Fri, 1/3/2014
Pharoah Sanders Quartet - legendary jazz saxophonist
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=01
Show: 8PM & 10PM
8pm $32 & 10pm $26

Fri, 1/3/2014
BRIAN McKNIGHT with Full Band (Multi-Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, & Producer)
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=01
Show: 8PM & 10PM
8pm $65, 10pm $60

Sat, 1/4/2014
SOLGANIX, Aisha Fukushima & Raptivism, Power Struggle, Gordo Cabeza **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$7 adv - $10 dos

Sat, 1/4/2014
Great American Times 2 - A Western Winter Formal featuring The Easy Leaves , The B-Stars,
The Bootleg Honeys
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15

Sat, 1/4/2014
Pharoah Sanders Quartet - legendary jazz saxophonist
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=01
Show: 730Pm & 930Pm
7:30pm $35 & 9:30pm $29

Sat, 1/4/2014
BRIAN McKNIGHT with Full Band (Multi-Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, & Producer)
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=01
Show: 8PM & 10PM
8pm $65, 10pm $60

Sun, 1/5/2014
Pharoah Sanders Quartet - legendary jazz saxophonist
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=01
Show: 7PM
$32

Sun, 1/5/2014
BRIAN McKNIGHT with Full Band (Multi-Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, & Producer)
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=01
Show: 7PM & 9PM
7pm $55, 9pm $50

Tues, 1/7/2014
Califone, The Luyas
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$16

Tues, 1/7/2014
Tower of Power
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=01
Show: 8PM & 10PM
8pm $42 & 10pm $35

Wed, 1/8/2014
Tower of Power
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=01
Show: 8PM & 10PM
8pm $42 & 10pm $39

WEd, 1/8/2014
YOUNG DUBLINERS
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=01
Show: 8PM
8pm $19 adv, $23 door

Thurs, 1/9/2014
Afrolicious with DJs/ Hosts Pleasuremaker & Senor Oz plus resident percussionists and special guests **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 930PM
Tickets $5 b4 10:30
$8 after"

Fri, 1/10/2014
Tower of Power
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=01
Show: 8PM & 10PM
8pm & 10pm $45

Sat, 1/11/2014
KINGSBOROUGH + ROEM & THE REVIVAL AND GIRLS AND BOYS **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 9PM
$10

Sat, 1/11/2014
Sunset SF presents Diego's Umbrella Plus Special Guests
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$20 ADV - $25 DOOR

Sat, 1/11/2014
Tower of Power
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=01
Show: 730PM & 930PM
7:30pm & 9:30pm $45