Thursday, May 01, 2014

BISS 04.30.14 - CHRIS ROBINSON / ALAN PARSONS / KATDELIC / ORGONE vs. MONOPHONICS / HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

Hey BISS Listers!! It is HOT OUT THERE this week...like NOLA hot! Wait, let's not get the FOMO started.... It's OK though, cause while Jazz fest is going on in New Orleans (Did you check out the NOLA BISS List?), we still have a lot to celebrate being in the best city ever...where I can write the BISS List from the beach under the Golden Gate Bridge !

Tonight, on this lovely Wednesday we got some options... after looking at the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge all day we might want to just drive over it to the North Bay where MICHAEL FRANTI and members of RATDOG & ALO are playing at Sweetwater. It's a benefit for his foundation,  Do It For the Love. Also in the North Bay at Terrapin Crossroads, CHRIS ROBINSON is playing the first of his three night run.  But watch out, both those shows might be SOLD OUT! Have no fear, LONESOME LOCOMOTIVE is tearing up the Boom Boom Room in the city (*WIN)!

Thursday night, besides AFROLICIOUS (*WIN) getting their groove on every Thursday (while it lasts) at the Elbo Room, we have the ALAN PARSONS PROJECT at Yoshi's SF! Plus back to back good stuff as always at the Boom Boom Room with Jelly Bread opening followed by The Quick & Easy Boys (*WIN).

In the city on Friday, we put on our best funky kat ears and welcome home our friend RONKAT with his band KATDELIC from Jazz Fest at The Boom Boom Room going to the wee hours of the morning. #splitmybrain

We're gonna start Friday night early in the city at OFF THE GRID, to get some good food and good music with another Guitarfish soon-to-be-fave, THE GREASE TRAPS!

Also on Friday, ALAN PARSONS moves to Yoshi's in Oakland (*WIN). Guitarfish Music Festival favorite SAMBADÁ, is at the Hopmonk in Novato (*WIN)!  Or maybe you wanna *WIN* a pair of tickets to see English Beat on one of the two nights they are playing at Hopmonk Sebastopol!

Saturday afternoon, get your derby on and sit back with a mint julep to watch the Run For The Roses! Congrats to our friends on 30 years of the best Derby party in town!!

Saturday night, there are no other options to consider then the Fillmore for MONOPHONICS VS ORGONE!  Both of these bands have been BISS funk favorites since waaaaay back!! The two of them together on the same stage will should NOT be missed!! This is why I say that there is no such thing as FOMO!!!

Sunday, everyone is celebrating Cinco De Mayo one day early with events and parties all over town! Wondering where to end your Sunday after a day of celebration? BISS says it should be for Return of the Cypher at The Boom Boom Room featuring DJ Kevvy Kev!! Plus its FREE!  HAPPY CINCO MAYO!!

Have you bought your early bird tickets for Guitarfish Music Festival yet? One week left to get the discount!!
http://guitarfishmusicfestival2014.eventbrite.com

B.ISS I.s S.o S.plendidly awesome when written on a beach...
B.ecause I.ts S.uper S.weltering...
B.ecasue I. S.aid S.o!!!

P.S This B.each I.s S.o S.andy... 
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING BISS RECOMMENDED SHOWS!!

APRIL 24th - May 2nd 2014 Boom Boom Room Presents: *15th Anniversary* BOOGALOOIN @ JAZZ FEST 2014 IN NEW ORLEANS:: 10 FUNKY AZZ-SHAKIN SHOWS AT THE BLUE NILE, ONE EYED JACKS & HOWLIN WOLF!!
 
May 14th - Blue Bear Benefit featuring Jackie Greene @ The Chapel

June 5th & 6th - Honeydrop Hometown Throwdown @ New Parish

AUGUST 1ST, 2ND, 3RD 2014 
GUITARFISH MUSIC FESTIVAL 
featuring: Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers, Pimps Of Joytime, Everyone Orchestra " conducted by Matt Butler (stay tuned for roster announcement!), Mother Hips. Eddie Roberts West Coast Sounds, Lebo & Friends, Sambada, Zongo Junction, Guitarmageddon, Yo Mamas Big Fat Booty Band, Joy & Madness, Wheeland Brothers, Tracorum, Will Magid 5, Leche De Tigre, Con Brio, Jimmy Leslie & The Flow, The Grease Traps, Tim Snider & House Of Waters, Peter Joseph Burtt & The Kingtide, Samba Stilt Circus, The Space Cowboys (late night *included in ticket price!)

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 Wed, 4/30/2014
Grateful Dead Night - Stu Allen & Mars Hotel**WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 8PM
$12

Wed, 4/30/2014
SAL'S GREENHOUSE, Kuckaw!, Zakiya Harris and Elephantine**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$7 adv - $10 dos

Wed, 4/30/2014
Michael Franti & Friends All Star Benefit feat Members of RatDog, ALO, "lebo" & more 
Sweetwater Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/
Show: 8PM
$150-$300

Wed, 4/30/2014
An Evening with Chris Robinson Brotherhood 
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, CA
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/ 
Show: 8PM
$35

Wed, 4/30/2014
TOY **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15

Wed, 4/30/2014
Jason Isbell with Holly Williams **WIN TICKETS**
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$27.50

Thurs, 5/1/2014
THE QUICK & EASY BOYS (+ JELLYBREAD)**WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/evlist.php
Show: 930PM
$10

Thurs, 5/1/2014
Mistress of Ceremonies MELINA JONES, COCO PEILA, HAZEL ROSE, DOM JONES**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$7 adv - $10 dos

Thurs, 5/1/2014
AFROLICIOUS with DJs/Hosts PLEASUREMAKER & SENOR Oz and resident percussionists **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 930PM
$5 before 10:30 pm/$8 after

Thurs, 5/1/2014
An Evening with Chris Robinson Brotherhood 
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, CA
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/
Show: 8PM
$35

Thurs, 5/1/2014
ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT - An Evening of all the Greatest Hits from Alan Parsons, including "Eye in the Sky" from Legendary engineer of the most successful album of all time DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM & 10PM

Fri, 5/2/2014
*KATDELIC* [of 'P Funk Allstars'] *DJ BE SMILEY* **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$12

Fri, 5/2/2014
TINY MOVING PARTS, Frameworks, Gates, My Iron Lung **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/ 
Show: 7PM
$8-$10

Fri, 5/2/2014
SAMBADA -afro / world / funk + DGIIN **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Novato, Novato, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/music-and-events/
Show: 9PM
$12-$15

Fri, 5/2/2014
ENGLISH BEAT - 2 NIGHTS !! ska | rock | reggae **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 845PM
$30

Fri, 5/2/2014
The Grease Traps w/DJ Sean Boogie 
Off The Grid, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA
http://offthegridsf.com/music
Show: 8PM
FREE

Fri, 5/2/2014
Justin Currie (Del Amitri)**WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar?month=2014-03
Show: 9PM
$25-$30

Fri, 5/2/2014
Alan Parsons Live Project - Legendary engineer of Dark Side of the Moon**WIN TICKETS** 10PM show
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM & 10PM
$49
Premier seating + Meet and Greet $75

Sat, 5/3/2014
INSPECTOR GADJE (+ LoCura) **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$15

Sat, 5/3/2014
Pre-Cinco de Mayo Cumbia Party LA MISA NEGRA (LIVE CUMBIA!), DJ Juan Data **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$12-$15

Sat, 5/3/2014
ENGLISH BEAT - 2 NIGHTS !! ska | rock | reggae **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 845PM
$30

Sat, 5/3/2014
Forrest Day, Angelo Moore's Maddvibe Orchestra, Heart Touch, RonKat Spearmans Katdelic (Acoustic) **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/ 
Show: 9PM
$15

Sat, 5/3/2014
Orgone VS. Monophonics **WIN TICKETS**
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$25

Sat, 5/3/2014
Shantyown w/ Daria Johnson & Jordan 
Tupelo, San Francisco, CA
http://drumdariajohnson.com/
Show: 930PM
FREE

Sun, 5/4/2014
Return of the Cypher * Freestyle Hip-Hop * DJ Kevvy Kev * Bottom Hammer * FREE Party! 
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
FREE

Sun, 5/4/2014
DEFUNK WEST COAST DEBUT / HOW WEIRD AFTERPARTY / MY PET MONSTER'S BIRTHDAY & ALBUM RELEASE PARTY Matt Haze vs. Phleck, Deep City Culture, Magellan, The Auganism**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 8PM
$10

Sun, 5/4/2014
Dub Mission meets Groove Merchant DJs featuring DJ Sep and Vinnie Esparza (Dub Mission) with Cool Chris and DJ Bcause (Groove Merchant) **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
Free before 9:30 / $7 after

Sun, 5/4/2014
An evening with Michael Nesmith 
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 730Pm
$50

Sun, 5/4/2014
Davey Pattison's GAMMA+ **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 4PM
$20-22

Sun, 5/4/2014
It's A Punky Cinco Party withThe El Vez Punk Rock Revuewith guest The Schitzophonics, Diana Death **WIN TICKETS**
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 8PM
$15

Sat, 5/4/2014
The Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra
Yerba Buena Garden Festival @ Esplanade, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ybgfestival.org/events/ 
Show: 1PM
FREE

Tues, 5/6/2014
WOOD SHOPPE - a free monthly... JAMES SUPERCAVE, Rey Pila, Cazadero
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
FREE

Tues, 5/6/2014
Underground Nomads Tuesdays at f8 - honoring Cheb I Sabbah: Gold Rush Belly Dance Hafla
DJ Suresh | Performers from Gold Rush 
F8, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/events/595024257182309/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Show: 9PM
$5 resident nights/ Free before 9:30. 2-for-1 be4 11

Tues, 5/6/2014
Iain Matthews (of Fairport Convention)**WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$16 adv / $18 door

Tues, 5/6/2014
Atomic Bomb! The Music of William Onyeabo: Performed by David Byrne, Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip), Pat Mahoney (LCD Soundsystem), Kele Okereke (Bloc Party), The Lijadu Sisters, Joshua Redman, Money Mark, Sinkane, and More
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events
Show: 8PM
$32.50 - $45.00
Door Price: $35.00

Wed, 5/7/2014
PRIZE, Return to Mono, Vicereine **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$5-$8

Wed, 5/7/2014
Boris Garcia--Jam meets Americana, The Thugz**WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$12-14

Wed, 5/7/2014
JEFF COFFIN and THE MU'TET feat. FUTUREMAN from Dave Matthews Band and Bela Fleck & the Flecktones - ROY FUTUREMAN WOOTEN: Drums (Bela Fleck & the Flecktones), FELIX PASTORIUS: Electric Bass (Yellowjackets/Son of bass legend Jaco Pastorius), BILL FAN **WIN TICKETS**
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM
$26 adv, $30 day of show

Thurs, 5/8/2014
PIGEON JOHN, Nocando**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/ 
Show: 9PM
$12-$15

Thurs, 5/8/2014
Afrolicious With DJs/ Hosts Pleasuremaker & Senor Oz Plus Resident Percussionists and special guest **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 930PM
$5 before 10:30 pm/$8 after

Thurs, 5/8/2014
The Fall Risk, Josh McIntosh & Rattlesnakes in the Garden**WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$18-20

Thurs, 5/8/2014
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic (legendary funk master/band) 
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM
$42

Fri, 5/9/2014
ROSE WINDOWS**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$12-$15

Fri, 5/9/2014
MARCHFOURTH MARCHING BAND, The Loyd Family Players, Gamelan X **WIN TICKETS**
New Parish, Oakland, CA
http://www.thenewparish.com/
Show: 9PM
$17 adv - $20 dos

Fri, 5/9/2014
Stephen "RAGGA" Marley with Wayne Marshall, Jo Mersa **WIN TICKETS**
Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theregencyballroom.com/events
Show: 9PM
$27.50 adv-$30dos

Fri, 5/9/2014
Bass Player Presents: The Headhunters feat Mike Clark, Bill Summers, Donald Harrison, Chris Severin & Stephen Gordon, J Boogie **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$30-40

Fri, 5/9/2014
Phil Lesh & The TFB w/ Deep Dark Woods (Levon Helms style RAMBLE) 
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, CA
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/
Show: 8PM
$40

Fri, 5/9/2014
Nels Cline Singers
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/ 
Show: 9PM
$18

Fri, 5/9/2014
Rodrigo y Gabriela: 9 Dead Alive Tour, Zach Heckendorf 
The FOX, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 8PM
$45

Fri, 5/9/2014
Keb Mo' (Solo Acoustic)
Uptown Theater NAPA, Napa, CA
http://www.uptowntheatrenapa.com/
Show: 8PM
$40-$50

Fri, 5/9/2014
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic (legendary funk master/band) 
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM & 10PM
8pm $44, 10pm $40

Sat, 5/10/2014
POW! Scraper, Dirt Dress, Michael & The Strange Land, DJ Al Lover **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$5-$7

Sat, 5/10/2014
BESO NEGRO 
Sausalito Seahorse, Sausalito, CA
http://www.sausalitoseahorse.com/
Show: 9PM
$10

Sat, 5/10/2014
The Unauthorized Rolling Stones**WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$20-22

Sat, 5/10/2014
Old 97's 
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$25

Sat, 5/10/2014
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic (legendary funk master/band) 
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM & 10PM
$44

Sun, 5/11/2014
Return of the Cypher * Freestyle Hip-Hop * DJ Kevvy Kev * Bottom Hammer * FREE Party! 
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events 
Show: 930PM
FREE

Sun, 5/11/2014
LIVING OUT LOUD TOUR, MOOSH & TWIST, Jared Evan**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 7PM
$12-$15

Sun, 5/11/2014
Dub Mission presents DJ Sep, Maneesh the Twister and special guests Peter Lionheart & Luv Fyah (Inner Standing Sound/Oakland, CA) **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
Free b4 930
$6 after

Sun, 5/11/2014
ALSEEP AT THE WHEEL**WIN TICKETS**
New Parish, Oakland, CA
http://www.thenewparish.com/
Show: 8PM
$25 adv - $28 dos

Sun, 5/11/2014
It's a Beautiful Day**WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 730PM
$17-20

Mon, 5/12/2014
THOMAS DYBDAHL**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 8PM
$10-$12

Mon, 5/12/2014
An evening with Richard Thompson Solo Acoustic
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$38

Mon, 5/12/2014
Ms. Lauryn Hill 
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events
Show: 8PM
$49.50 - $82.50

Tues, 5/13/2014
CIRCUS BELLA ALL-STAR BAND**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 8PM
$20-$25

Tues, 5/13/2014
Underground Nomads Tuesdays at f8 - honoring Cheb I Sabbah:Lady Ra (Beats without Borders, Vancouver, BC) + DJ Amar | FatChanceBellyDance, Wendy Martlatt, Calamity Sam 
F8, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/events/595024257182309/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming 
Show: 9PM
$5 resident nights/ Free before 9:30. 2-for-1 be4 11

Tues, 5/13/2014
An evening with Richard Thompson Solo Acoustic
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$38

Wed, 5/14/2014
SF Supergroup featuring GARRIN BENFIELD, DAVE BROGAN & TOM FREUND **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$7-$10

Wed, 5/14/2014
Blue Bear School of Music Benefit w/ Jackie Greene, 
Blue Bear Youth Bands**WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 730PM
$60-$150

Wed, 5/14/2014
James Blunt with Oh Honey 
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$35

Thurs, 5/15/2014
HIBBITY DIBBITY (plus TBA)**WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$5

Thurs, 5/15/2014
Afrolicious With DJs/ Hosts Pleasuremaker & Senor Oz Plus Resident Percussionists and special guest **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 930PM
$5 before 10:30 pm/$8 after

Thurs, 5/15/2014
NAHKO & MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE, FUTURE ROCK, OKA, , THE REVIVALISTS, SPACE CAPONE, THE MAGIC BEANS, ELLE KING, CALLIOPE MUSICALS, Acorn Project, Kraak & Smaak, La Santa Cecilia, Omar Konate, Saritah, Stephen Kent, Trevor Green and many more (see website
Joshua Tree Lake Campground, Joshua Tree, CA 
2601 Sunfair Rd.
http://joshuatreemusicfestival.com/
Show: 4PM
May 2014 Early Bird Ticket Special:4 Day Festival Pass 
(camping not included) - $100

Thurs, 5/15/2014
Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires
Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theregencyballroom.com/events
Show: 8PM
$25

Thurs, 5/15/2014
BESO NEGRO 
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/?sort=Slims 
Show: 9PM
$13

Thurs, 5/15/2014
Cool Ghouls, Mr. Elevator & the Brain Hotel, Mane**WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$12

Thurs, 5/15/2014
Acoustic-4-A-Cure: Sammy Hagar, James Hetfield & Friends 
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$125

Thurs, 5/15/2014
Pacific Mambo Orchestra
Yerba Buena Garden Festival @ Jessie Sq., San Francisco, CA
http://www.ybgfestival.org/events/
Show: 6PM
FREE

Fri, 5/16/2014
DGIIN & LA MANDANGA 
Awaken Cafe, Oakland, CA
http://www.awakencafe.com/cal/
Show: 9PM
$7

Fri, 5/16/2014
*NAIVE MELODIES* ( Talking Heads tribute Bash! )**WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$10 (FREE Before 9PM)

Fri, 5/16/2014
A Benefit for the Belize Barrier Reef World Heritage Site
NEW MONSOON + Chris Zanardi & The High Beamz (CD Release Tour) **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$15-$20

Fri, 5/16/2014
Big Ass Hillbilly Show featuring The EARL BROTHERS, WITH: THE NEW THOREAUS, LONESOME LESTER T. RAWW
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15

Fri, 5/16/2014
Snow Angel (w/Daria Johnson), Winchester Revival, Brookhaven 
Hemlock Tavern, San Francisco, CA
http://drumdariajohnson.com/
Show: 9PM
$6

Fri, 5/16/2014
COSMIK CASBAH (tribal | gypsy | world) JINNIYAH featuring Makyo, Drumspyder, E-chan & Milla (Tokyo, Japan) LADY RA (Beats without Borders, Vancouver, BC) DANGEROUS BEAUTIES + more 
Acoustic Live In the beer garden with BEATBOX GUITAR featuring a FIRE SHOW **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 930PM
$20-$30

Fri, 5/16/2014
NAHKO & MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE, FUTURE ROCK, OKA, , THE REVIVALISTS, SPACE CAPONE, THE MAGIC BEANS, ELLE KING, CALLIOPE MUSICALS, Acorn Project, Kraak & Smaak, La Santa Cecilia, Omar Konate, Saritah, Stephen Kent, Trevor Green and many more (see website
Joshua Tree Lake Campground, Joshua Tree, CA 
2601 Sunfair Rd.
http://joshuatreemusicfestival.com/
Show: 4PM
May 2014 Early Bird Ticket Special:4 Day Festival Pass 
(camping not included) - $100

Fri, 5/16/2014
Go By Ocean, San Geronimo, Fred Torphy **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15

Fri, 5/16/2014
Lowrider Band: Howard Scott - guitar, Lee Oskar - harmonica, B.B. Dickerson - bass, Harold Brown - drums, Lance Ellis - saxophone, Chuk Barber - percussion**WIN TICKETS** 10PM show
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM & 10PM
$29

Sat, 5/17/2014
Katdelic 
19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA
http://www.19broadway.com/contact/calendar/
Show: 9PM

Sat, 5/17/2014
Colemine Records Party: Featuring The Grease Traps with On The Spot Trio, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, and special guests + DJ K-OS **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$12-15

Sat, 5/17/2014
EARLY SHOW: GABRIELLE APLIN, Mree**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 730PM
$13-$15

Sat, 5/17/2014
Fuzz Box SF presents MEATBODIES, Zig Zags, Male Gaze, DJ Al Lover **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 930PM
$7 adv - $10 dos

Sat, 5/17/2014
LAGOS ROOTZ afro | world | funk + TBA **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 9PM
$15

Sat, 5/17/2014
COSMIK CASBAH (tribal | gypsy | world) JINNIYAH featuring Makyo, Drumspyder, E-chan & Milla (Tokyo, Japan) LADY RA (Beats without Borders, Vancouver, BC) DANGEROUS BEAUTIES + more 
Acoustic Live In the beer garden with BEATBOX GUITAR featuring a FIRE SHOW **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 930PM
$20-$30

Sat, 5/17/2014
NAHKO & MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE, FUTURE ROCK, OKA, , THE REVIVALISTS, SPACE CAPONE, THE MAGIC BEANS, ELLE KING, CALLIOPE MUSICALS, Acorn Project, Kraak & Smaak, La Santa Cecilia, Omar Konate, Saritah, Stephen Kent, Trevor Green and many more 
Joshua Tree Lake Campground, Joshua Tree, CA 
2601 Sunfair Rd.
http://joshuatreemusicfestival.com/
Show: 10AM
May 2014 Early Bird Ticket Special:4 Day Festival Pass 
(camping not included) - $100

Sat, 5/17/2014
TWO GALLANTS**WIN TICKETS**
New Parish, Oakland, CA
http://www.thenewparish.com/
Show: 9PM
$20

Sat, 5/17/2014
AmeriCarnival: A Dirty American Roots Barnstorm featuring Supermule / Three Times Bad **WIN TICKETS**
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/?sort=Slims
Show: 9PM
$15

Sat, 5/17/2014
Stu Allen and Mars Hotel**WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$22-24

Sat, 5/17/2014
A Minor Forest, Phil Manley's Life Coach, Golden Void **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15

Sat, 5/17/2014
Shantyown w/ Daria Johnson & Jordan 
Tupelo, San Francisco, CA
http://drumdariajohnson.com/
Show: 930PM
FREE

Sat, 5/17/2014
Allen Toussaint
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 730PM & 930PM
7:30pm $39 ad / $44 dos
9:30pm $37 adv / $42 dos 
Premier seating + Meet and Greet $65

Sat, 5/17/2014
DYSPHUNCTIONAL SPECIES with PLANET BOOTY **WIN TICKETS**
Zodiacs, Petaluma, CA
http://www.zodiacspetaluma.com/ 
Show: 9PM
$10

Sun, 5/18/2014
Dub Mission presents DJ Sep, J Boogie (Dubtronic Science/OM) and special guests Gabe Pressure and Red Rasta (Humboldt County, CA) **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
Free b4 930
$6 after

Sun, 5/18/2014
NAHKO & MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE, FUTURE ROCK, OKA, , THE REVIVALISTS, SPACE CAPONE, THE MAGIC BEANS, ELLE KING, CALLIOPE MUSICALS, Acorn Project, Kraak & Smaak, La Santa Cecilia, Omar Konate, Saritah, Stephen Kent, Trevor Green and many more 
Joshua Tree Music Festival @ Joshua Tree Lake Campground, Joshua Tree, CA 
2601 Sunfair Rd.
http://joshuatreemusicfestival.com/
Show: 10AM
May 2014 Early Bird Ticket Special:4 Day Festival Pass 
(camping not included) - $100

Sun, 5/18/2014
Allen Toussaint
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=05
7pm $37 adv/ $42 dos
Premier seating + Meet and Greet $65

Sun, 5/18/2014
GEORGE LACSON PROJECT 'Monsters' Official Album Release 
Presented in association with the San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival **WIN TICKETS**
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 7PM
$15 adv/ $18 dos

Mon, 5/19/2014
Nickel Creek, The Secret Sisters 
The FOX, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 8PM
SOLD OUT

Mon, 5/19/2014
Stephen Stills (legendary singer-songwriter,guitarist)
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM
$79

Tues, 5/20/2014
GRAVYS DROP, Midnight Sons, Cult Babies**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar, San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$5

Tues, 5/20/2014
Underground Nomads Tuesdays at f8 - honoring Cheb I Sabbah;Makyo + Santero | Larissa Archer, Evil Eye (Salimpour School) 
F8, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/events/595024257182309/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Show: 9PM
$5 resident nights/ Free before 9:30. 2-for-1 be4 11
 
Tues, 5/20/2014
The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger (Sean Lennon & Charlotte Kemp Muhl) w/Syd Arthur
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/ 
Show: 9PM
$15

Tues, 5/20/2014
AN EVENING WITH CHARLIE HUNTER AND SCOTT AMENDOLA **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 8PM
$17-$20

Tues, 5/20/2014
An Evening With Stephen Stills
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM
$79

Wed, 5/21/2014
Brody Dalle (frontwoman of the Distillers and Spinnerette) 
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/?sort=Slims
Show: 8PM
$14-16

Wed, 5/21/2014
Ledisi The Truth Tour With Special Guest Robert Glasper Experiment 
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events
Show: 8PM
$35.50 - $55.50

Wed, 5/21/2014
SFSU Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble 
Yerba Buena Garden Festival @ Union SQ., San Francisco, CA
http://www.ybgfestival.org/events/
Show: 6PM
FREE

Wed, 5/21/2014
Mark Hummel 's Blues Blowout - CD Release PartY:The Hustle Is Really On CD Release
Mark Hummel - harp & vocal, Little Charlie Baty - guitar, Bob Welsh - guitar & piano, Chris "KID" Ansersen - guitar & organ, RW Grigsby - bass, June Core - drums 
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM
$22

Thurs, 5/22/2014
* NIKKI HILL * **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$10

Thurs, 5/22/2014
Afrolicious With DJs/ Hosts Pleasuremaker & Senor Oz Plus Resident Percussionists and special guest **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 930PM
$5 before 10:30 pm/$8 after

Thurs, 5/22/2014
Tab Benoit **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/ 
Show: 8PM
$22.00 - $27.00

Fri, 5/23/2014
** IKE STUBBLEFIELD ** (6x grammy - B3 Legend) *w/ Eddie Roberts, Jermal Watson Joe Cohen**WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$20

Fri, 5/23/2014
Suzanne Vega w/Ari Hest
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$36

Fri, 5/23/2014
BLACK FLAG, HOR, Cinema Cinema, Pleasure Gallows**WIN TICKETS**
New Parish, Oakland, CA
http://www.thenewparish.com/
Show: 8PM
$20 adv - $25 dos

Fri, 5/23/2014
Hot Club Of Cowtown, Front Country, Blackberry Bushes Stringband **WIN TICKETS**
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/?sort=Slims
Show: 9PM
$26

Fri, 5/23/2014
The Avengers, Kicker **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15

Fri, 5/23/2014
*IDLE WARSHIP feat. Talib Kweli & Res (Collaboration of hip-hop luminary Talib Kweli and critically-acclaimed soulful singer-songwriter Res) **WIN TICKETS 10PM**
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM & 10PM
$24 standing room, $32 general seated, All Ages

Sat, 5/24/2014
** IKE STUBBLEFIELD ** (6x grammy - B3 Legend) *w/ Eddie Roberts, Jermal Watson Joe Cohen**WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM

Sat, 5/24/2014
Rich Robinson (from Black Crowes)**WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$27-20

Sat, 5/24/2014
SambaDa, La Gente **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/ 
Show: 9PM
$18 adv / $20 door

Sat, 5/24/2014
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 730PM & 930PM
$34

Sun, 5/25/2014
Return of the Cypher * Freestyle Hip-Hop * DJ Kevvy Kev * Bottom Hammer * FREE Party! 
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 9PM
FREE

Sun, 5/25/2014
DUB MISSION presents an exclusive Bay Area Appearance: featuring dr. Israel (live sound system remix session) 
plus Kush Arora (Surya Dub) and DJ Sep (Dub Mission)Â **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$8 Adv./$11 Door

Sun, 5/25/2014
Howlin' Rain, Buffalo Killers**WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15

Sun, 5/25/2014
The Revivalists (New Orleans) **WIN TICKETS**
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$15-$17

Sun, 5/25/2014
Baba Ken Okulolo & Kotoja 
Yerba Buena Garden Festival @ Esplanade, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ybgfestival.org/events/
Show: 1PM
FREE

Sun, 5/25/2014
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 7PM & 9PM
$22

Mon, 5/26/2014
STRUNZ & FARAH plus Peppino D'Agostino - World-jazz acoustic guitarists have distinguished themselves as two of the planets most gifted acoustic guitarists - touring in support of 15th studio album Moods and Visions **WIN TICKETS**
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM
$24 adv, $27 day of show

Tues, 5/27/2014
Underground Nomads Tuesdays at f8 - honoring Cheb I Sabbah: Dulce Vita | Angela, Anna (Salimpour School) 
F8, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/events/595024257182309/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming 
Show: 9PM
$5 resident nights/ Free before 9:30. 2-for-1 be4 11

Tues, 5/27/2014
Die Antwoord 
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$30

Tues, 5/27/2014
Rodriguez: From the 2012 Oscar award-winning documentary, "Searching for Sugar Man."
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events
Show: 8PM
$40.00 - $65.00

Wed, 5/28/2014
Bruno Mars Moonshine Jungle Tour, w/Aloe Blacc
Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA
http://www.coliseum.com/events/list.php
Show: 8PM
$56.75 - US $119.00

Wed, 5/28/2014
Pink Mountaintops, Giant Drag **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$14

Wed, 5/28/2014
GOAPELE - Sophisticated Bay Area soulstress
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM & 10PM
8pm $25 adv, $30 dos
10pm $20 adv, $25 dos

Thurs, 5/29/2014
MOTHERLODE feat: BILL SUMMERS & DJ LOGIC**WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$10

Thurs, 5/29/2014
Bluegrass and Beck Fest with New Fangled Wasteland and Rusty Stringfield, Bangers and Grass, The Beauty Operators String Band 
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$12-15

Thurs, 5/29/2014
Will Magid Trio 
Yerba Buena Garden Festival @ Esplanade, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ybgfestival.org/events/
Show: 1230PM
FREE

Thurs, 5/29/2014
Jody Watley - GRAMMY Award Winning Pop R&B Icon
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM
$34
Premier seating + Meet and Greet $59

Thurs, 5/29/2014
GOAPELE - Sophisticated Bay Area soulstress 
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM & 10PM
8pm $30 adv, $35 dos
10pm $20 adv, $25 dos

Fri, 5/30/2014
THE CURE, Robert DeLong, Ben Sollee , Matisyahu, Spin Doctors, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Moon Taxi, TV On The Radio, Mayer Hawthorne, Miner, Sublime with Rome , Gin Blossoms, Hurray For The Riff Raff, Delta Rae,Railroad Earth, Empires, Moonalice 
BOTTLE ROCK, Napa, CA
http://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/lineup
Show: 12PM
$279 3 DAY PASS/ $599 VIP Admission / $3,000 PLATINUM PASS

Fri, 5/30/2014
HORSES HEAVEN with THE SAM CHASE **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 9PM
$15

Fri, 5/30/2014
Petty Theft: San Francisco tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers w/ Killer Queen 
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/?sort=Slims
Show: 9PM
$15

Fri, 5/30/2014
Wild Child - A Live Re-Creation of a 1960s Doors Concert**WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$22-$24

Fri, 5/30/2014
The Battlehooch Orchestra, Tartufi, Vanwave **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15

Fri, 5/30/2014
Arturo Sandoval
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM & 10PM
$32
Premier seating + Meet and Greet $57

Fri, 5/30/2014
GOAPELE - Sophisticated Bay Area soulstress 
Yoshi's SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 8PM & 10PM
8pm $35 adv, $40 dos
10pm $30 adv, $35 dos

Sat, 5/31/2014
OUTKAST, Tea Leaf Green, Third Eye Blind, Weezer, Robert Earl Keen, No Age, Heart, Blues Traveler, Smash Mouth, De La Soul, Matt and Kim, Cracker, Howie Day + more acts in VIP LOUNGE & CITY WINERY LOCAL STAGE 
BOTTLE ROCK, Napa, CA
http://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/lineup 
Show: 12PM
$279 3 DAY PASS/ $599 VIP Admission / $3,000 PLATINUM PASS

Sat, 5/31/2014
Barry Gibb (Bee Gees): Mythology The Tour Live 
Concord Pavilion, Concord, CA
http://www.livenation.com/venues/14806/concord-pavilion-formerly-sleep-train-pavilion
Show: 730PM
$38.50-$184

Sat, 5/31/2014
DYSPHUNCTIONAL SPECIES with SARITAH**WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastapol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 9PM
$15

Sat, 5/31/2014
The Grease Traps w/Gene Washington & The Ironsides 
Makeout Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.makeoutroom.com/
Show: 930PM
$8-10

Sat, 5/31/2014
THE PHENOMENAUTS, TBA, KEPI GHOULIE W/ DOG PARTY, DEE JAY JAY DEE, HOSTED BY KING KUKULELE 
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/?sort=Slims
Show: 9PM
$15

Sat, 5/31/2014
Arturo Sandoval
Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/calendar?y=2014&m=05
Show: 730PM & 930PM
$36
Premier seating + Meet and Greet $57