BISS Featured Shows: Techno Tribal Dance @ Harmony Festival

The full BISS list will be out next week so check the BISS Google Calendar. calendar for all the show dates until then. And mark your calendar for these featured shows! For those shows that say you can **Win Tickets**, you know the deal! Be the first person to send us a new sign up for the list who WANTS to be added.

BISS IS PROUD TO BE A SPONSOR OF

MYSTIC BEAT LOUNGE'S

TECHNO TRIBAL COMMUNITY DANCE 

@ The 9th Annual Harmony Festival Saturday Night

**WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS!!***

The jewel in the crown of the North Bay dance scene returns to Grace Pavilion this June 7th. From house music to breakbeats and conscious hip hop to world music, there is once again something for late night beat-seekers of all persuasions. And yet with a line up of six varied dance DJs and live acts, there is more than great music to grace attendees: There is vibe, tribe and ambiance. All night performers spin, twirl and swirl overhead as contrails of fire and pixels dominate your mindscape in a visual festooning of walls, chillspaces, stages and more! The stage itself is virtually set alight with ballet-point fire troupe Luminesque along with the wildly creative contortions and theatrical antics of trapeze-jacking, side-show stealing hooligans Vau de Vire Society. There is also live painting by Alex Grey, Holistic Hooping, massage, art installations and vendors to complete the immersion.

The evening begins when the first note is cracked and DJ Dragonfly rolls out a carpet of chilled-out funky grooves, thereby setting the beginnings of all-night bodies in motion.

The late night love affair continues into the evening as Bay Area rising stars BLVD mack up the floor with a bumpin' repartee of live-meets-electronica. Featuring drums, guitar, keys, samplers and MC SoulEye, the music is the sounds of organic live performance, at the intersection of breakbeat and house.

Following suite and nicing up the night is turntablist, groove jockey and producer RJD2. His sets are a vinyl lockdown of original tunes that deliver a filigree of textured groove over a density of bass: Subsonic frequencies kiss the sweet spot and send a nod to the ensuing at-the-ready, righteous rough-up of groove-meets-skills.

Next up is the collective wisdom of Heavyweight Dub Champion and the unified message of MCs and vocalists A.P.O.S.T.L.E., Stero Lion and Jillian Ann; plus the analogue voice of beatsmiths Patch, Totter and Grant. Bassbins forge new identities through merging the nu skool ethos of conscious hip hop with an old skool inflection. Tweaky, glitchy, rubbery and truly original, these guys will leave you in the clutch and drop you in the moment.

This year also celebrates the return of producer and DJ Freq Nasty. His original barnstorming reggae and dubwise breakbeats are the daredevilishly bombastic sonic sleights of hand that'll bust the crusts of the most stalwart and stubborn dance floor naysayers!

And at the final helm of this magic carpet ride of an evening is Cheb I Sabbah, The Godfather of the world music scene, who turns speaker cabinets into an Aladdin's cave of mystic gems. Expect your descent to Earth to be eased with trans-global grooves that lusciously hold fast with persuasive grip and tuck you in to bliss. http://techno-tribal.com/

 

OTHER BISS FEATURED SHOWS & TICKETS GIVEAWAYS:

                                                                                                                             

Thurs, 5/29/2008 - Afrolicious with Pleasuremaker and Senor Oz  @ Elbo Room San Francisco, CA  10PM ***WIN TICKETS***

Fri, 5/30/2008 -Monophonics w/ Raw Deluxe @  19 Broadway  10PM

Fri, 5/30/2008 - Topaz and Mudphonic w/ Wil Blades  @ Boom Boom Room San Francisco, CA  9:45PM ***CONGRATS TO REBECCA A.!!!***

Sat,  5/31/2008   - Monophonics @ Union Street Fair  @ Gough Street Stage 4:00PM 

Sat, 5/31/2008 - Blue Turtle Seduction w/  On The ONE  @ The Independent San Francisco, CA  9:45PM  ***WIN TICKETS***

Sat, 5/31/2008 - Topaz and Mudphonic w/ Wil Blades @ Boom Boom Room San Francisco, CA  9:45PM  ***WIN TICKETS***

Fri, 6/20/2008 - Vinyl plus special guests  @  Boom Boom Room San Francisco, CA  9:30PM  ***WIN TICKETS***

Fri, 6/27/2008  - Bob Weir & Rat Dog, Gov't Mule @ Ironstone Amphitheatre Murphys, CA   8PM  ***WIN TICKETS***

Disclaimer: Biss list is not an objective news source, but we do discriminate equally. If you would like us to post an event, please send us all of the information via email to biss@bisslist.com at least two weeks prior to the event. We will do our best to include all submissions and list them correctly, but please be patient as we are a small operation and highly imperfect. Thanks for your continued support.   B*I*S*S

BISS 5.22.08 - Bobolink, Pimps of Joytime, Monophonics

Happy Four-Day Holiday Weekend to One and All! Whether you’re packing up you gear for Bobolink Festival, Desert Rocks in Utah, heading to Sonoma Jazz Festival right in our own backyard, or staying right here to catch Carnaval Fever - we know you’re gonna have a funky good time!

If you’re staying here in the Bay Area, our top pick for the funkiest throwdown this weekend is the MONOPHONICS at the STARRY PLOUGH in Berkeley, this Saturday, May 24^th. The boys have been sweatin’ out the hot days, and plan on packin’ some mean jams and heavy brass in the mix to keep your ears happy and make those sexy feet jump.

We’ve had such an overwhelming response to our new FEATURES LIST, we’re going to keep it comin your way. Expect a full BISS newsletter every other Thursday (that’s what you’re reading right now), and a shortened FEATURED SHOWS list on alternating Thursdays, highlighting the hottest tickets in town.

Ticket Giveaways

How do you win? Each week, just be the first person to email me back, after you receive your BISS LIST every and offer up a new friend, acquaintance, ex-lover (you get the idea) who would like to know about current music events in the Bay Area. Make sure the person AND email address you submit:1) Is a valid email address 2) Is Not already on the Biss List 3) Wants to receive the weekly BISS email newsletter

Afrolicious at the Elbo Room : Thursday, May 22^nd. ***WIN TICKETS!!***

Afrolicious sets out to pay respect and homage to the rhythm's of the Afro-diaspora with a heavy bump, a swing, an infectious groove. The sounds come from the global village and include but are not limited to : Afro-Beat, Afro-Cuban, Latin funk, Afro-Brasiliero, Global funk, Balkan beats, Jamaican riddims, Afro-Disco, global breakbeats and electronic music that has drawn clearly on the sounds of the afro-diaspora.

“…The Afrolicious parties began in the winter of 2006 in the dimly lit red-light basement of a mid-western bar in Lawrence Kansas where folks from all walks of life and corners of the globe flocked to hear the global sounds that are so hard to hear in the midwest region. The parties began as an extension to a radio show called Latin Lab by DJ's Los and Cheo a.k.a. Pleasuremaker, that fused sounds of the Latin Diaspora spanning seven plus decades and countless sub-genres and rythms from all over Latin America, the US, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The party continued to overflow the intimate Tap Room and had to be moved to a much higher capacity spot where it consistently packed the joint. Now Afrolicious continues in San Francisco, CA with regular parties happening in the Bay Area and will spread eastward to NYC and northbound for Portland, OR, as well as South to L.A.”

The Local365 Presents: The Kick-Off Meet & Greet Party at the space gallery : Thursday, May 22nd*** Win Tickets!!***

Local 365 is bringing together artists and musicians in a very unique way. The event begins at 8pm at 1141 Polk Street in Nob Hill and lasts until 2am. Musical Libations provided by Local 365 Artists: Spaceheater, The Giving Tree (DJ Saurus & Seneca),

DJ Cikee, DJ Ladyfingaz, & Roy Two Thousand (on guitar and turntables) & Classical Revolution. Live art takes place throughout the event.

Topaz and Mudphonic with Wil Blades at the Boom Boom Room : Two NIGHT STAND! Friday & Saturday, May 30^th and May 31^st

"…as gritty as the Texas landscape and funky as an Eastside BBQ joint. Mudphonic blends bottleneck blues guitar with fat saxophone riffs, scrappy vocals with distorted harmonica and lays it all on top of rock solid dance grooves."

Originally born and bred in Austin, TX, it was in New York that Topaz signed his first record deal and began touring nationally. Since then he has released two records with international distribution, composed award winning movie soundtracks, performed on BET and toured extensively across the United States. He has performed with the likes of Norah Jones, The Wailers, Widespread Panic and Robert Randolph. He has played all the major festivals such as Bonaroo, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Austin City Limits Festival. Check out: http://www.myspace.com/texastopaz

Bob Weir and Ratdog, with Gov’t mule at the Ironstone Amphitheatre : June 27, 2008***Win Tickets!!***

Legendary rhythm guitarist for the Grateful Dead and traveling entourage of virtuoso musicians help bring psychedelic romp to Murphys, CA. A show not to be missed! Opening for Bob Weir and RatDog is Gov’t Mule, a band famous for their Big riffs, massive grooves, and expansive improvisations at their legendary live shows. Likewise, their well-crafted songs feature larger-than-life characters bearing life's heaviest burdens, performed by four musicians – guitarist/vocalist Warren Haynes, drummer Matt Abts, keyboard player Danny Louis, and bassist Andy Hess – whose powerful musicianship and chemistry along with their tireless work ethic have earned them the respect of their peers. http://www.ironstonevineyards.com/

BISS Featured Shows! 05.15.08

The full BISS list will be out next week so check the BISS Google Calendar. calendar for all the show dates until then. And mark your calendar for these featured shows! For those shows that say you can **Win Tickets**, you know the deal! Be the first person to send us a new sign up for the list who WANTS to be added.

Thu, May 15 thru Sun, May 18th - PHIL LESH & FRIENDS - Last Shows at the Warfield Theater http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1198

Thu, May 15th – Afrolicious @ Elbo Room $6 Door**Win Tickets** http://www.elbo.com

Thu, May 15th – Du Uy Quintet @ Pier 23 http://pier23cafe.com

Thu, May 15th – Violent Femmes' Singer *GORDON GANO* GanoRyanBros @ Boom Boom Room $15 **Win Tickets** http://boomboomblues.com/

Fri, May 16th & May 17th - BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION [of *DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND*] @ Boom Boom Room $15 **Win Tickets**http://boomboomblues.com/

Fri, May 16th – Monophonics @ Mojito $5 http://mojitosf.com/

Sat, May 17th –Monophonics (10am-2pm) @ The Park Merced Farmer's Market
http://www.cafarmersmkts.com/Parkmerced.html

Fri, May 23rd & May 24th - THE PIMPS OF JOYTIME (Brooklyn Underground Sound) + Special Guests & DJ CONCERNED @ Boom Boom Room $15 **Win Tickets** http://boomboomblues.com/

Fri, May 25th – Monophonics @ Mystic Theater – BATTLE OF THE BANDS – COME SUPPORT!!!!

Sat, May 31st - Blue Turtle Seduction Album Release Show, One The One (Montana Slim OPENS) @ The Independent $13/$15 http://www.theindependentsf.com/

June 27th –GOV'T MULE/RATDOG CO-HEADLINING @ Ironstone Amphitheatre **Win Tickets**

June 7th– Stereo Alchemists - Final Show!!! @ La Barca

Doug Ferrari – Many of you came out for BISS Comedy nights on Wednesday night and enjoyed the comedy of Doug Ferrari. Check out his latest videos on You Tube and help BISS get them VIRAL. http://dougferrari.com/
"The McCain Song" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI-1f4P8IPQ
"The Bush Song" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKPTVB8tdhs

BISS Is Proud To Announce: Las Tortugas Festival 2008 - Halloween Weekend!

LAS TORTUGAS DANCE OF THE DEAD III ANNOUNCES LINEUP Tea Leaf Green Hot Buttered Rum Blue Turtle Seduction JGB Featuring Melvin Seals LEBO FROM ALO GUITARMAGEDDON Blue Turtle Seduction and TerraFin Entertainment are honored to present the 3rd Annual LAS TORTUGAS DANCE of the DEAD. The event is located 100 yards from the Central Western Gate of the magnificent Yosemite National Park, at the Evergreen Lodge in Groveland, CA. This year's artist lineup features an amazing array of artists with an emphasis from the exploding Northern California music scene. We are absolutely tickled to announce the following confirmed acts: TEA LEAF GREEN, HOT BUTTERED RUM, Host Band BLUE TURTLE SEDUCTION, JGB Featuring MELVIN SEALS, LEBO FROM ALO (plus more surprises-stay all weekend!) and GUITARMAGEDDON with more special headliners to be announced. Our lineup also includes some incredible up and coming bands, including POOR MAN'S WHISKEY, BLVD, THE MONOPHONICS, DELTA NOVE, THE TRESPASSERS, IZABELLA, UNDERGROUND ORCHESTRA, ON THE ONE, TISTRYA AND FRIENDS, VICTOR BARNES, BIG LIGHT, DAVE STEIN BUBHUB, and WISEBIRD, with more to come. The festivities begin on Thursday, October 30th and run through Sunday, November 2nd, 2008. HOT BUTTERED RUM and BLUE TURTLE SEDUCTION will make the first splash at the THURSDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF PARTY on October 30th. Tickets and Cabins go on sale May 15th at 8:00 am. To reserve a Cabin or On Site Camping, please call the Evergreen Lodge May 15th at 8:00 am at 209-379-2606. The Cabins are sure to sell out rapidly, so please call on May 15th. 4-Day Early Bird Tickets will be available for $100. The ticket price will go to $125 as of July 1st, 2008. Tickets for TORTUGAS III will be made available via evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com. Building upon the Magic of the past 2 years, LAS TORTUGAS III will feature 3 Stages, the JAMBASE.COM STAGE in the TERRAPIN BIG TOP, TUOLUMNE HALL and the TAVERN. There will be nightly themes, including the Annual Halloween Costume Contest, the Cabin Decoration Contest, the Evergreen Fire Pit Parade, Dusk Performances at the Sunset Vista and plenty of fantastic activities for Young and All throughout the weekend. Once again Evergreen will be providing high quality festival food in the food court as well as tasty buffets run through their great restaurant. Please visit our sites for any and all information surrounding this intimate, mind-boggling musical event: evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com | Las Tortugas on MySpace | Tortugas III Tribe Page See you in Yosemite for Halloween!

BISS 05.08.08 OneMama Tonight! Las Tortugas just announced!

BISS is proud to announce the third annual Las Tortugas - Halloween weekend 2008. We had a blast last year and this year can only get better. The line-up will be announced later today!  And we will be sure to let you know in the next BISS. Check the web site for details.  evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com/
 
The BISS List is fatter than ever this week, overflowing with summer shows, festivals and local music madness. If you're nervous that you might run out of money if you try and fund all your music desires, don't miss the many FREE shows happening around the Bay Area! Jupiter in the East Bay is hosting RAINMAKER on Saturday, May 24th. Rainmaker will be sharing songs off their newly released album, Long Slow Fade, including the track, "Sweetwater Has Run Dry" about the closing of Sweetwater Saloon in Mill Valley, so make sure to check them out. The following week, you can catch the smokin' hot MONOPHONICS, playing to a crowd of thousands at the Union Street Fair's Gough Stage on Saturday, May 31. Finally, a can't miss show for all of us who can't get enough local flavor : The First Annual Battle of the Bands Showcase and Benefit is taking place in Petaluma five consecutive Sundays this month  come out and support the BISS favorite, Monophonics on May 25th. The Five Champions competing in a massive throwdown on Sunday, June 1st. Five bucks OR five cans of food for FIVE bands, that's a virtual freebie! So pack a picnic and grab your friends and head to the Mystic Theatre for any of these fine performances. All shows will be raising money and consciousness for local food banks.

Keep reading for how to WIN TICKETS to more San Francisco shows and events, plus special discounts and cool contests.

Wed, 5/7/2008
Materialize, Two Loons, & Loopstation
Red Devil Lounge, San Francisco, CA

www.ticketweb.com

Show: 9PM
$5 adv, $8 door

Wed, 5/7/2008
Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King
Biscuits and Blues, San Francisco, CA

www.biscuitsandblues.com

Show: 8PM, 10PM
$15.

Wed, 5/7/2008
Tea Leaf Green at the Jammy's
WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Jammy's!

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D0040711846DAEBhttp://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D0040711846DAEBShow: 7:30PM
$44-$64

Thurs, 5/8/2008
ONEMAMA's Launch Party feat. Monophonics, Eric McFadden & Norwood Fisher of Fishbone, The Coup and Lots More! *** WIN TICKETS***
111 Minna, San Francisco, CA

http://www.111minnagallery.com/2008/04/23/onemama-launch-party-fundraiser/

Show: 5:30-1AM
$25


Thurs, 5/8/2008
Music Tech Summit YES
Kabuki Hotel, San Francisco, CA

http://sanfranmusictech.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=23706&sid=

EVENT: 9AM – 6PM
$99-$299 (Before special BISS 10% Discount)

Thurs, 5/8/2008
Garrin Benfield, Heather Combs at Songwriters in the Round
Hotel Utah, San Francisco, CA

http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=xxx&query=search&category=misc&search=hotel+utah&searchregion=xxx&genre=none&beginmonth=09&beginday=6&beginyear=2007&endmonth=09&endday=5&endyear=2008&sortorder=0

Show: 9PM
$8.

Thurs, 5/8/2008
Doug Ferrari
You Tube, San Francisco, CA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qaj3FMV7Ptw

Thurs, 5/8/2008
Afrolicious, SPAM Allstars (Miami) *** WIN TICKETS***
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
Tickets available at door only
Show: 10PM
$10 day of show

Thurs, 5/8/2008
Dolores Park Movie Night : SOYLENT GREEN (1973)
Dolores Park, San Francisco

http://doloresparkmovie.org/

Local Music at 8PM. Movie at 9PM
FREE!

Fri, 5/9/2008
The Kim Manning Band, Pamela Parker
The Ukiah Brewing Co., Ukiah, CA
Show: 9PM
$7 day of show

Fri, 5/9/2008
Afrolicious, SPAM Allstars (Miami) *** WIN TICKETS***
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
available at door only
Show: 10PM
$10 day of show

Fri, 5/9/2008
B-52's
The Independent, San Francisco, CA

http://www.theindependentsf.com

Show: 8PM
***SOLD OUT ***

Fri, 5/9/2008
Blue Bear Live III feat. Elvin Bishop
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=TDC&pid=6207563

Show: 8PM
$60-$125

Fri, 5/9/2008
Fo' Sho! Fridays! Rare Groove, Soul, Hip-Hop, Funk & International Flavors feat. Mo' Leisure, Kung Fu Chris+ live hip-hop with Raw Deluxe
Madrone Lounge, San Francisco, CA

www.madronelounge.com

Show: 9PM - 2AM
$5 at the door after 10PM, 21+

Sat, 5/10/2008
Flowmotion feat. special guest Moped
Fat City, San Francisco, CA

www.myspace.com/fatcitysf

Show: 9:30PM
$8.

Sat, 5/10/2008
Manicato
Cigar Bar and Grill, San Francisco, CA

www.cigarbarandgrill

Show: 10PM

Sat, 5/10/2008
Melvin Seals & JGB
Little Fox, Redwood City, CA

www.foxdream.com

Show: 9:30PM
$23 adv, $25 door

Sat, 5/10/2008
Poi Dog Pondering
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

www.tickets.com

Show: 9PM
$21.

Sun, 5/11/2008
Battle of the Bands, Bands for Cans Benefit featuring The 808 Band, Rainmaker, Psychedelic River Chickens, Ragwater Revue, Crash Landing
Mystic Theatre, Petaluma, CA

www.mystictheatre.com

Show: 7PM
$5 or 5 cans of food, 21+

Sun, 5/11/2008
Flowmotion, Kanvus
19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA

http://www.falcorandfriends.com/evinfo.php?eventid=24548

Show: 9PM
$10, 21+

Tues, 5/13/2008
Phil Lesh & Friends
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1198/

Show: 8PM
$45.

Wed, 5/13/2008
Phil Lesh & Friends
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1198/

Show: 8PM
$45.

Thurs, 5/13/2008
Phil Lesh & Friends
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1198/

Show: 8PM
$45.

Fri, 5/13/2008
Phil Lesh & Friends
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1198/

Show: 8PM
$45.

Sat, 5/13/2008
Phil Lesh & Friends
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1198/

Show: 8PM
$45.

Tues, 5/13/2008
Sugar Shack
Mojito, San Francisco, CA
Show: 9PM
free

Tues, 5/13/2008
Kate Nash
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA

http://www.thefillmore.com

Show: 8PM
$22.5

Wed, 5/14/2008
Jazz Mafia
Bruno's, San Francisco, CA

www.jazzmafia.com

Show: 10PM
$8.

Thurs, 5/15/2008
Hot Tuna, Jim Lauderdale
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.gamh.com/

Show: 9PM
$30.

Thurs, 5/15/2008
K23 Orchestra feat. Lotdog & J Wail
DJ Morale (artnowsf)
12 Galaxies, San Francisco, CA

www.falcorandfriends.com

Show: 9PM
$10 adv, $12 door, 21+

Thurs, 5/15/2008
Brett Dennen
Zellerbach Auditorium, Berkeley, CA

https://commerce.cpsma.berkeley.edu/CPPresents/calendar/index.aspx

Fri, 5/16/2008
Hot Tuna, Jim Lauderdale
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.gamh.com/

Show: 9PM
$30.

Fri, 5/16/2008
Monophonics
Mojito, San Francisco, CA
Show: 9PM


Sat, 5/17/2008
Pamela Parker at the Mission Bazaar
The Armory, San Francisco, CA
entrance fee covers all entertainment

Sat, 5/17/2008
Mission Bazaar Shopping Spectacular
The Armory, San Francisco, CA

www.missionbazaar.com

Show: 10AM-8PM
$5.

Sat, 5/17/2008
Monophonics
Park Merced Farmers Market, Park Merced, CA
Show: 10AM
Free

5/18/2008
The Smithereens
Red Devil Lounge, San Francisco, CA
ticketweb.com
Show: 9PM

Sun, 5/18/2008
The Mother Hips
Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA

http://www.oreillysoysterfestival.com/

Sun, 5/18/2008
Battle of the Bands, Bands for Cans Benefit featuring Izabella, 35R, Kanvus, Brothers Comatose, The Jug Dealers
Mystic Theatre, Petaluma, CA
www.mystictheatre.comShow: 7PM
$5 or 5 cans of food, 21+

Sun, 5/18/2008
Mission Bazaar Shopping Spectacular
The Armory, San Francisco, CA
www.missionbazaar.comShow: 10AM-8PM
$5.

Tues, 5/20/2008
Santana
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
livenation.comShow: 9PM
$90.

Wed, 5/21/2008
Santana
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA

www.livenation.com

Show: 9PM
$90.

Wed, 5/21/2008
Supertaster feat. members of Jazz Mafia and Shotgun Wedding (Hip-hop Jam)
Royale in North Beach, San Francisco, CA

www.jazzmafia.com

Show: 10PM-close
$2-$3 with flier (see website)
Wed, 5/21/2008
Jazz Mafia
Bruno's, San Francisco, CA

www.jazzmafia.com

Show: 10PM
$8.

Wed, 5/21/2008
Kanvus
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA

http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php

Thurs, 5/22/2008
Blue Turtle Seduction at Desert Rocks Music Festival
Moab, Utah, Moab, UT

http://www.desertrocks.org/tickets.html

Show: 10:45AM - 12:00PM
$95 4 day pass

Thurs, 5/22/2008
Albino, Gamelan X, Garrin Benfield, On the One, MORE!
Bobolink Music Festival, Belden, CA

http://www.bobolinkmusicfestival.com/

Show: all day, all night
$50-$150

Fri, 5/23/2008
LAB (Lebo, Adams, Brogan)
Moab, Utah, Moab, UT

http://www.desertrocks.org/tickets.html

Show: 6:30 - 7:30PM
$95 4 day pass

Fri, 5/23/2008
Albino, Gamelan X, Garrin Benfield, On the One, MORE!
Bobolink Music Festival, Belden, CA

http://www.bobolinkmusicfestival.com/

Show: all day, all night
$50-$150

Fri, 5/23/2008
Aphrodesia
12 Galaxies, San Francisco, CA

http://www.12galaxies.com/

Show: 10PM
TBA

Fri, 5/23/2008
Blue Turtle Seduction at Desert Rocks Music Festival
Moab, Utah, Moab, UT

http://www.desertrocks.org/tickets.html

Show: 2:45 - 4:00PM
$95 4 day pass

Fri, 5/23/2008
Herbie Hancock
Sonoma Jazz Fest, Sonoma, CA

http://www.sonomajazz.org/

Fri, 5/23/2008
JGB featuring Melvin Seals
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.gamh.com/

Show: 9PM
$20.

Sat, 5/24/2008
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave
Sonoma Jazz Fest, Sonoma, CA

http://www.sonomajazz.org

Sat, 5/24/2008
TLO members of ALO feat. Trevor Garrod from TLG on vocals
Moab, Utah, Moab, UT

http://www.desertrocks.org/tickets.html

Show: 12:00 - 2:00 AM
$95 4 day pass

Sat, 5/24/2008
Rainmaker
Jupiter, Berkeley, CA
Show: 8PM
free

Sat, 5/24/2008
Monophonics w/ Greasetraps
Starry Plough, Berkeley, CA

www.starryploughpub.com

Show: 9PM

Sat, 5/24/2008
Albino, Gamelan X, Garrin Benfield, On the One, MORE!
Bobolink Music Festival, Belden, CA

http://www.bobolinkmusicfestival.com/

Show: all day, all night
$50-$150

Sat, 5/24/2008
Del tha Funky Homosapien
Moab, Utah, Moab, UT

http://www.desertrocks.org/tickets.html

Show: 8:30 - 9:30PM
$95 4 day pass

Sun, 5/25/2008
Albino, Gamelan X, Garrin Benfield, On the One, MORE!
Bobolink Music Festival, Belden, CA

http://www.bobolinkmusicfestival.com/

Show: all day, all night
$50-$150

Fri, 5/25/2008
Carnival Fever feat. Three Nights of Gritty Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Latin, Afro-Cuban, Afrobeat, Funk & Reggae Music feat. Manicato and MORE!
12 Galaxies, San Francisco, CA

http://maishaproductions.com/calendar.html

Show: 9PM, 21+
$15.

Sun, 5/25/2008
Eric McFadden Trio feat. Bernie Worrell
Moab, Utah, Moab, UT

http://www.desertrocks.org/tickets.html

Show: 11:45 - 1:15PM
$95 4 day pass

Sun, 5/25/2008
Monophonics
Mystic Theatre, Petaluma, CA

www.mystictheatre.com

Show: 7PM
$5 or 5 cans of food, 21+

Sun, 5/25/2008
The Derek Trucks Band
Moab, Utah, Moab, UT

http://www.desertrocks.org/tickets.html

Show: 9:15 - 11:15AM
$95 4 day pass

Sun, 5/25/2008
Bonnie Raitt
Sonoma Jazz Fest, Sonoma, CA

http://www.sonomajazz.org/

Sun, 5/25/2008
Battle of the Bands, Bands for Cans Benefit featuring Hillside Fire, Monophonics, Frobeck, Crooked Roads, Kerosene Kondors
Mystic Theatre, Petaluma, CA

www.mystictheatre.com

Show: 7PM
$5 or 5 cans of food, 21+

Sat, 5/26/2008
Carnival Fever feat. Three Nights of Gritty Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Latin, Afro-Cuban, Afrobeat, Funk & Reggae Music feat. Manicato and MORE!
12 Galaxies, San Francisco, CA

http://maishaproductions.com/calendar.html

Show: 9PM, 21+
$15.

Sun, 5/27/2008
Carnival Fever feat. Three Nights of Gritty Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Latin, Afro-Cuban, Afrobeat, Funk & Reggae Music feat. Manicato and MORE!
12 Galaxies, San Francisco, CA

http://maishaproductions.com/calendar.html

Show: 9PM, 21+
$15.

Tues, 5/27/2008
Kanvus
Mojito, San Francisco, CA
Show: 8PM
free, 21+

Wed, 5/28/2008
Stephen Marley
The Independent, San Francisco, CA

www.ticketweb.com

Show: 9PM
$30.

Wed, 5/28/2008
Jazz Mafia
Bruno's, San Francisco, CA

www.jazzmafia.com

Show: 10PM
$8.

Fri, 5/30/2008
Orgone plus Darondo & Nino Moschella / LoCura / DJ Vanka
The Independent, San Francisco, CA

http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=sfbay&query=schedule&venue=theindependentsf&next=-2147228399

Show: 9PM
$15-$30

Fri, 5/30/2008
Monophonics w/ Raw Deluxe Opens
19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA

www.19broadway.com

Show: 9:30PM
$10.

Fri, 5/30/2008
New Monsoon, ALBINO!
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.gamh.com/

Show: 8:30PM
$21.

Sat, 5/31/2008
Mayflowers III feat. Dan Lebowitz, Forest Sun & JP Cutler Band, plus Steve Adams
Cafe du Nord, San Francisco, CA

http://www.falcorandfriends.com/evinfo.php?eventid=24444

Show: 9PM
$14 advance, $16 door, 21+

Sat, 5/31/2008
Monophonics
Union Street Fair (Gough Stage), San Francisco, CA
Show: 4pm
Free!

Sat, 5/31/2008
New Monsoon, ALBINO!
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.gamh.com/

Show: 8:30PM
$21.

Sat, 5/31/2008
ON THE ONE, Blue Turtle Seduction
The Independent, San Francisco, CA

http://www.theindependentsf.com

Sun, 6/1/2008
"BANDS FOR CANS" BATTLE OF THE BANDS CHAMPIONSHIP! All Winning Bands Compete!
Mystic Theatre, Petaluma, CA

www.mystictheatre.com

Wed, 6/4/2008
Supertaster feat. members of Jazz Mafia and Shotgun Wedding (Hip-hop Jam)
Royale in North Beach, San Francisco, CA

www.jazzmafia.com

Show: 10PM-close
$2-$3 with flier

Fri, 6/6/2008
Jackie Green, of Phil Lesh & Friends
Main Stage at Harmony Festival, Sebastapol, CA

http://harmonyfestival.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?nug=health&eventid=23923&sid=52c468d6f14a0a448af35fac19afdd8f&ssl=&id_token=103024&queue=

Show: 6:45PM
$30-$90

Fri, 6/6/2008
Pamela Parker, Jordan Feinstein
Goddes Grove Stage at Harmony Festival, Sebastapol, CA

http://harmonyfestival.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?nug=health&eventid=23923&sid=52c468d6f14a0a448af35fac19afdd8f&ssl=&id_token=103024&queue=

Show:
$30-$90

Fri, 6/6/2008
George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, DJ Motion Potion
Amazing Grave Pavillion at Harmony Festival, Sebastapol, CA

http://harmonyfestival.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?nug=health&eventid=23923&sid=52c468d6f14a0a448af35fac19afdd8f&ssl=&id_token=103024&queue=

Show:
$30-$90

Sat, 6/7/2008
BLVD with MC Souleye
Amazing Grave Pavillion at Harmony Festival, Sebastapol, CA

http://harmonyfestival.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?nug=health&eventid=23923&sid=52c468d6f14a0a448af35fac19afdd8f&ssl=&id_token=103024&queue=

$30-$90

Sat, 6/7/2008
Damian Marley
Main Stage at Harmony Festival, Sebastapol, CA

http://harmonyfestival.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?nug=health&eventid=23923&sid=52c468d6f14a0a448af35fac19afdd8f&ssl=&id_token=103024&queue=

Show: 8PM
$30-$90

Sun, 6/8/2008
Arrested Development
Main Stage at Harmony Festival, Sebastapol, CA

http://harmonyfestival.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?nug=health&eventid=23923&sid=52c468d6f14a0a448af35fac19afdd8f&ssl=&id_token=103024&queue=

Show: 4PM
$30-$90

Fri, 6/13/2008
Poor Man's Whiskey, Four Year Bender, The Mother Truckers
Slim's, San Francisco, CA

http://www.slimstickets.com/evinfo.php?eventid=24048&sid=

Show: 9PM
$13.

Fri, 6/13/2008
Rebirth Brass Band
The Independent, San Francisco, CA

www.ticketweb.com

Show: 9PM
$22.

Fri, 6/13/2008
Fo' Sho! Fridays! Rare Groove, Soul, Hip-Hop, Funk & International Flavors feat. Mo' Leisure, Kung Fu Chris+ live hip-hop with Raw Deluxe
Madrone Lounge, San Francisco, CA
www.madronelounge.comShow: 9PM - 2AM
$5 at the door after 10PM, 21+

Sat, 6/14/2008
Playboy Jazz Festival
The Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, CA

http://www.playboy.com/arts-entertainment/features/jazzfest2008/

Show: 2:30PM
$20-$140

Sat, 6/14/2008
Playboy Jazz Festival
The Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, CA

http://www.playboy.com/arts-entertainment/features/jazzfest2008/

Show: 2PM
$20-$140

Sat, 6/14/2008
Rebirth Brass Band
The Independent, San Francisco, CA

www.ticketweb.com

Show: 9PM
$22.

Sat, 6/14/2008
Manicato
Cigar Bar and Grill, San Francisco, CA

www.cigarbarandgrill

Show: 10PM

Wed, 6/18/2008
Supertaster feat. members of Jazz Mafia and Shotgun Wedding (Hip-hop Jam)
Royale in North Beach, San Francisco, CA

www.jazzmafia.com

Show: 10PM-close
$2-$3 with flier
Fri, 6/20/2008
Keb' Mo', Taj Mahal Trio
Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA

http://www.jambase.com/shows/event.aspx?EventID=647039

Show: 8PM
$75 - $25

Sat, 6/21/2008
Death Cab for Cutie
Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004082F2964D78?artistid=1213019&majorcatid=10005&minorcatid=103

Show: 8PM

Sat, 6/26/2008
Monophonics w/ Kapakahi
Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco, CA

www.cafedunord.com

Show: 8:30PM
$10.

Sat, 6/28/2008
Tea Leaf Green
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.gamhtickets.com/evinfo.php?eventid=24654&sid=

Show: 9PM
$25.

Sun, 6/29/2008
Rainmaker
Russian River Brewing Co., Santa Rosa, CA

www.russianriverbrewing.com

Show: 7PM

Sun, 6/29/2008
Tea Leaf Green
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.gamhtickets.com/evinfo.php?eventid=24655&sid=

Show: 8PM
$25.

Thurs, 7/3/2008
Monophonics
High Sierra, Quincy, CA

http://highsierramusic.frontgatesolutions.com/

Show: All day, all night
$136+

Sat, 7/5/2008
Fillmore Jazz Fest
Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA

www.fillmorejazzfestival.com

Show: 10AM-6PM
free

Sat, 7/5/2008
Monophonics at Mt. Shasta Street Fest
Mt. Shasta, Mt. Shasta

Sun, 7/6/2008
Fillmore Jazz Fest
Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA

www.fillmorejazzfestival.com

Show: 10AM-6PM
free

Wed, 7/9/2008
Bob Weir & Rat Dog, Gov't Mule
Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

http://event.livenationtickets.com/next/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=157799

Show: 6PM
$45-$65

Thur, 7/10/2008
Bob Weir & Rat Dog, Gov't Mule
Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

http://event.livenationtickets.com/next/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=157808

Show: 6PM
$45-$65

Fri, 7/11/2008
Fo' Sho! Fridays! Rare Groove, Soul, Hip-Hop, Funk & International Flavors feat. Mo' Leisure, Kung Fu Chris+ live hip-hop with Raw Deluxe
Madrone Lounge, San Francisco, CA

www.madronelounge.com

Show: 9PM - 2AM
$5 at the door after 10PM, 21+

Tues, 7/15/2008
Peter Frampton
Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

www.livenation.com

Show: 7:30PM
$45-$65

Fri, 7/18/2008
Lettuce feat. original members Soulive & Jon Scofield Band + Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave. Opening
The Independent, San Francisco, CA

www.ticketweb.com

Show: 9PM
$20.

Fri, 7/18/2008
Monophonics, Greg Scott Band opens
Sweetwater Station on Magnolia, Larkspur, CA

www.sweetwaterstation.net

Show: 8PM
$12-20 sliding scale

Sat, 7/19/2008
Kanvus
Rockit Room, San Francisco, CA
Available at door only
Show: 9PM

Sat, 7/19/2008
Feist
Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA

http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/919614?start=1&rpp=20&list_view=1

Show: 8PM

Sat, 7/19/2008
Lettuce feat. original members Soulive & Jon Scofield Band + Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave. Opening
The Independent, San Francisco, CA

www.ticketweb.com

Show: 9PM
$20.

Mon, 7/21/2008
George Carlin : For Mature Audiences
Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

www.livenation.com

Show: 7:30PM
$49.50-$75

Wed, 7/23/2008
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band
Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

www.livenation.com

Show: 7:30PM
$55-$125

Thurs, 7/24/2008
The Doobie Brothers
Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

www.livenation.com

Show: 7:30PM
$49.50-$72.50

Fri, 7/25/2008
Stone Temple Pilots
Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA

www.ticketmaster.com

Show: 8PM

Fri, 7/25/2008
The Doobie Brothers
Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

www.livenation.com

Show: 7:30PM
$49.50-$72.50

Sun, 7/27/2008
Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Soul Stew Revival
Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA

http://www.sfmasoniccenter.com/

Show: 9PM
***SOLD OUT ***

Sun, 8/3/2008
Jerry Day 2008: Workingman's Ed, JGB, Melvin Seals
Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (McLaren Park), San Francisco, CA

http://www.jerryday.org

Show: 12PM
Free

Tues, 8/5/2008
UB40
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA

http://www.thefillmore.com

Show: 8PM
$22.50

Tues, 8/5/2008
UB40
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA

http://www.thefillmore.com

Show: 8PM

Fri, 8/8/2008
Bill Maher
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C00408CA37D33D2?artistid=821441&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=51

Show: 8PM
$39.50 - $69.50

Fri, 8/22/2008
Radiohead, Manu Chao, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Galactic, Steel Pulse, and more!
Outside Lands Festival, San Francisco, CA

http://sfoutsidelands.com/

Show: 5PM
$225.50 all 3 days

Sat, 8/23/2008
Tom Petty, Galactic, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Steel Pulse, Beck, and more!
Outside Lands Festival, San Francisco, CA

http://sfoutsidelands.com/

Show: 1PM
$225.50 all 3 days

Sun, 8/24/2008
Widespread Panic, Primus, Jack Johnson, ALO, Wilco, and more!
Outside Lands Festival, San Francisco, CA

http://sfoutsidelands.com/

Show: 1PM
$225.50 all 3 days

Fri, 9/26/2008
Railroad Earth
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1259

Sat, 9/27/2008
Railroad Earth
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1259Show:

 

BISS is proud to announce the third annual Las Tortugas - Halloween weekend 2008. We had a blast last year and this year can only get better. The line-up will be announced later today!  And we will be sure to let you know in the next BISS. Check the web site for details.  evergreenhalloween.inticketing.com/

 

The BISS List is fatter than ever this week, overflowing with summer shows, festivals and local music madness. If you're nervous that you might run out of money if you try and fund all your music desires, don't miss the many FREE shows happening around the Bay Area! Jupiter in the East Bay is hosting RAINMAKER on Saturday, May 24^th. Rainmaker will be sharing songs off their newly released album, Long Slow Fade, including the track, "Sweetwater Has Run Dry" about the closing of Sweetwater Saloon in Mill Valley, so make sure to check them out. The following week, you can catch the smokin' hot MONOPHONICS, playing to a crowd of thousands at the Union Street Fair's Gough Stage on Saturday, May 31. Finally, a can't miss show for all of us who can't get enough local flavor : The First Annual Battle of the Bands Showcase and Benefit is taking place in Petaluma five consecutive Sundays this month  come out and support the BISS favorite, Monophonics on May 25th. The Five Champions competing in a massive throwdown on Sunday, June 1^st. Five bucks OR five cans of food for FIVE bands, that's a virtual freebie! So pack a picnic and grab your friends and head to the Mystic Theatre for any of these fine performances. All shows will be raising money and consciousness for local food banks.

 

Keep reading for how to WIN TICKETS to more San Francisco shows and events, plus special discounts and cool contests.

 

See you at the shows!!

 

Wed, 5/7/2008

Materialize, Two Loons, & Loopstation

*** WIN TICKETS***

Red Devil Lounge, San Francisco, CA

www.ticketweb.com

Show: 9PM

$5 adv, $8 door

 

Wed, 5/7/2008

Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King

Biscuits and Blues, San Francisco, CA

www.biscuitsandblues.com

Show: 8PM, 10PM

$15.

 

Wed, 5/7/2008

Tea Leaf Green at the Jammy's

WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Jammy's!

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D0040711846DAEBhttp://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D0040711846DAEB

Show: 7:30PM

$44-$64

 

Thurs, 5/8/2008

ONEMAMA's Launch Party feat. Monophonics, Eric McFadden & Norwood Fisher of Fishbone, The Coup and Lots More! *** WIN TICKETS***

111 Minna, San Francisco, CA

http://www.111minnagallery.com/2008/04/23/onemama-launch-party-fundraiser/

Show: 5:30-1AM

$25

 

 

Thurs, 5/8/2008

Music Tech Summit YES

Kabuki Hotel, San Francisco, CA

http://sanfranmusictech.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=23706&sid=

 EVENT: 9AM – 6PM

$99-$299 (Before special BISS 10% Discount)

 

Thurs, 5/8/2008

Garrin Benfield, Heather Combs at Songwriters in the Round

Hotel Utah, San Francisco, CA

http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=xxx&query=search&category=misc&search=hotel+utah&searchregion=xxx&genre=none&beginmonth=09&beginday=6&beginyear=2007&endmonth=09&endday=5&endyear=2008&sortorder=0

Show: 9PM

$8.

 

Thurs, 5/8/2008

Doug Ferrari

You Tube, San Francisco, CA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qaj3FMV7Ptw

 

 

Thurs, 5/8/2008

Afrolicious, SPAM Allstars (Miami) *** WIN TICKETS***

Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA

Tickets available at door only

Show: 10PM

$10 day of show

 

Thurs, 5/8/2008

Dolores Park Movie Night : SOYLENT GREEN (1973)

Dolores Park, San Francisco

http://doloresparkmovie.org/

Local Music at 8PM.  Movie at 9PM

FREE!

 

Fri, 5/9/2008

The Kim Manning Band, Pamela Parker

The Ukiah Brewing Co., Ukiah, CA

Show: 9PM

$7 day of show

 

Fri, 5/9/2008

Afrolicious, SPAM Allstars (Miami) *** WIN TICKETS***

Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA

available at door only

Show: 10PM

$10 day of show

 

Fri, 5/9/2008

B-52's

The Independent, San Francisco, CA

http://www.theindependentsf.com

Show: 8PM

***SOLD OUT ***

 

Fri, 5/9/2008

Blue Bear Live III feat. Elvin Bishop

Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=TDC&pid=6207563

Show: 8PM

$60-$125

 

Fri, 5/9/2008

Fo' Sho! Fridays! Rare Groove, Soul, Hip-Hop, Funk & International Flavors feat. Mo' Leisure, Kung Fu Chris+ live hip-hop with Raw Deluxe

Madrone Lounge, San Francisco, CA

www.madronelounge.com

Show: 9PM - 2AM

$5 at the door after 10PM, 21+

 

Sat, 5/10/2008

Flowmotion feat. special guest Moped

Fat City, San Francisco, CA

www.myspace.com/fatcitysf

Show: 9:30PM

$8.

 

Sat, 5/10/2008

Manicato

Cigar Bar and Grill, San Francisco, CA

www.cigarbarandgrill

Show: 10PM

 

Sat, 5/10/2008

Melvin Seals & JGB

Little Fox, Redwood City, CA

www.foxdream.com

Show: 9:30PM

$23 adv, $25 door

 

Sat, 5/10/2008

Poi Dog Pondering

Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

www.tickets.com

Show: 9PM

$21.

 

Sun, 5/11/2008

Battle of the Bands, Bands for Cans Benefit featuring The 808 Band, Rainmaker, Psychedelic River Chickens, Ragwater Revue, Crash Landing

Mystic Theatre, Petaluma, CA

www.mystictheatre.com

Show: 7PM

$5 or 5 cans of food, 21+

 

Sun, 5/11/2008

Flowmotion, Kanvus

19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA

http://www.falcorandfriends.com/evinfo.php?eventid=24548

Show: 9PM

$10, 21+

 

Tues, 5/13/2008

Phil Lesh & Friends

The Warfield, San Francisco, CA

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1198/

Show: 8PM

$45.

 

Wed, 5/13/2008

Phil Lesh & Friends

The Warfield, San Francisco, CA

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1198/

Show: 8PM

$45.

 

Thurs, 5/13/2008

Phil Lesh & Friends

The Warfield, San Francisco, CA

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1198/

Show: 8PM

$45.

 

Fri, 5/13/2008

Phil Lesh & Friends

The Warfield, San Francisco, CA

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1198/

Show: 8PM

$45.

 

Sat, 5/13/2008

Phil Lesh & Friends

The Warfield, San Francisco, CA

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1198/

Show: 8PM

$45.

 

Tues, 5/13/2008

Sugar Shack

Mojito, San Francisco, CA

Show: 9PM

free

 

Tues, 5/13/2008

Kate Nash

The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA

http://www.thefillmore.com

Show: 8PM

$22.5

 

Wed, 5/14/2008

Jazz Mafia

Bruno's, San Francisco, CA

www.jazzmafia.com

Show: 10PM

$8.

 

Thurs, 5/15/2008

Hot Tuna, Jim Lauderdale

Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.gamh.com/

Show: 9PM

$30.

 

Thurs, 5/15/2008

K23 Orchestra feat. Lotdog & J Wail

DJ Morale (artnowsf)

12 Galaxies, San Francisco, CA

www.falcorandfriends.com

Show: 9PM

$10 adv, $12 door, 21+

 

Thurs, 5/15/2008

Brett Dennen

Zellerbach Auditorium, Berkeley, CA

https://commerce.cpsma.berkeley.edu/CPPresents/calendar/index.aspx

 

 

Fri, 5/16/2008

Hot Tuna, Jim Lauderdale

Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.gamh.com/

Show: 9PM

$30.

 

Fri, 5/16/2008

Monophonics

Mojito, San Francisco, CA

Show: 9PM

 

 

Sat, 5/17/2008

Pamela Parker at the Mission Bazaar

The Armory, San Francisco, CA

entrance fee covers all entertainment

 

Sat, 5/17/2008

Mission Bazaar Shopping Spectacular

The Armory, San Francisco, CA

www.missionbazaar.com

Show: 10AM-8PM

$5.

 

Sat, 5/17/2008

Monophonics

Park Merced Farmers Market, Park Merced, CA

Show: 10AM

Free

 

5/18/2008

The Smithereens

Red Devil Lounge, San Francisco, CA

ticketweb.com

Show: 9PM

 

Sun, 5/18/2008

The Mother Hips

Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA

http://www.oreillysoysterfestival.com/

 

 

Sun, 5/18/2008

Battle of the Bands, Bands for Cans Benefit featuring Izabella, 35R, Kanvus, Brothers Comatose, The Jug Dealers

Mystic Theatre, Petaluma, CA

www.mystictheatre.comShow: 7PM

$5 or 5 cans of food, 21+

 

Sun, 5/18/2008

Mission Bazaar Shopping Spectacular

The Armory, San Francisco, CA

www.missionbazaar.comShow: 10AM-8PM

$5.

 

Tues, 5/20/2008

Santana

The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA

livenation.comShow: 9PM

$90.

 

Wed, 5/21/2008

Santana

The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA

www.livenation.com

Show: 9PM

$90.

 

Wed, 5/21/2008

Supertaster feat. members of Jazz Mafia and Shotgun Wedding (Hip-hop Jam)

Royale in North Beach, San Francisco, CA

www.jazzmafia.com

Show: 10PM-close

$2-$3 with flier (see website)

Wed, 5/21/2008

Jazz Mafia

Bruno's, San Francisco, CA

www.jazzmafia.com

Show: 10PM

$8.

 

Wed, 5/21/2008

Kanvus

Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA

http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php

 

Thurs, 5/22/2008

Blue Turtle Seduction at Desert Rocks Music Festival

Moab, Utah, Moab, UT

http://www.desertrocks.org/tickets.html

 Show: 10:45AM - 12:00PM

$95 4 day pass

 

Thurs, 5/22/2008

Albino, Gamelan X, Garrin Benfield, On the One, MORE!

Bobolink Music Festival, Belden, CA

http://www.bobolinkmusicfestival.com/

Show: all day, all night

$50-$150

 

Fri, 5/23/2008

LAB (Lebo, Adams, Brogan)

Moab, Utah, Moab, UT

http://www.desertrocks.org/tickets.html

Show: 6:30 - 7:30PM

$95 4 day pass

 

Fri, 5/23/2008

Albino, Gamelan X, Garrin Benfield, On the One, MORE!

Bobolink Music Festival, Belden, CA

http://www.bobolinkmusicfestival.com/

Show: all day, all night

$50-$150

 

Fri, 5/23/2008

Aphrodesia

12 Galaxies, San Francisco, CA

http://www.12galaxies.com/

Show: 10PM

TBA

 

Fri, 5/23/2008

Blue Turtle Seduction at Desert Rocks Music Festival

Moab, Utah, Moab, UT

http://www.desertrocks.org/tickets.html

Show: 2:45 - 4:00PM

$95 4 day pass

 

Fri, 5/23/2008

Herbie Hancock

Sonoma Jazz Fest, Sonoma, CA

http://www.sonomajazz.org/

 

Fri, 5/23/2008

JGB featuring Melvin Seals

Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.gamh.com/

Show: 9PM

$20.

 

Sat, 5/24/2008

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave

Sonoma Jazz Fest, Sonoma, CA

http://www.sonomajazz.org

 

Sat, 5/24/2008

TLO members of ALO feat. Trevor Garrod from TLG on vocals

Moab, Utah, Moab, UT

http://www.desertrocks.org/tickets.html

Show: 12:00 - 2:00 AM

$95 4 day pass

 

Sat, 5/24/2008

Rainmaker

Jupiter, Berkeley, CA

Show: 8PM

free

 

Sat, 5/24/2008

Monophonics w/ Greasetraps

Starry Plough, Berkeley, CA

www.starryploughpub.com

Show: 9PM

 

Sat, 5/24/2008

Albino, Gamelan X, Garrin Benfield, On the One, MORE!

Bobolink Music Festival, Belden, CA

http://www.bobolinkmusicfestival.com/

Show: all day, all night

$50-$150

 

Sat, 5/24/2008

Del tha Funky Homosapien

Moab, Utah, Moab, UT

http://www.desertrocks.org/tickets.html

Show: 8:30 - 9:30PM

$95 4 day pass

 

Sun, 5/25/2008

Albino, Gamelan X, Garrin Benfield, On the One, MORE!

Bobolink Music Festival, Belden, CA

http://www.bobolinkmusicfestival.com/

Show: all day, all night

$50-$150

 

Fri, 5/25/2008

Carnival Fever feat. Three Nights of Gritty Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Latin, Afro-Cuban, Afrobeat, Funk & Reggae Music feat. Manicato and MORE!

12 Galaxies, San Francisco, CA

http://maishaproductions.com/calendar.html

Show: 9PM, 21+

$15.

 

Sun, 5/25/2008

Eric McFadden Trio feat. Bernie Worrell

Moab, Utah, Moab, UT

http://www.desertrocks.org/tickets.html

Show: 11:45 - 1:15PM

$95 4 day pass

 

Sun, 5/25/2008

Monophonics

Mystic Theatre, Petaluma, CA

www.mystictheatre.com

Show: 7PM

$5 or 5 cans of food, 21+

 

Sun, 5/25/2008

The Derek Trucks Band

Moab, Utah, Moab, UT

http://www.desertrocks.org/tickets.html

Show: 9:15 - 11:15AM

$95 4 day pass

 

Sun, 5/25/2008

Bonnie Raitt

Sonoma Jazz Fest, Sonoma, CA

http://www.sonomajazz.org/

 

Sun, 5/25/2008

Battle of the Bands, Bands for Cans Benefit featuring Hillside Fire, Monophonics, Frobeck, Crooked Roads, Kerosene Kondors

Mystic Theatre, Petaluma, CA

www.mystictheatre.com

Show: 7PM

$5 or 5 cans of food, 21+

 

Sat, 5/26/2008

Carnival Fever feat. Three Nights of Gritty Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Latin, Afro-Cuban, Afrobeat, Funk & Reggae Music feat. Manicato and MORE!

12 Galaxies, San Francisco, CA

http://maishaproductions.com/calendar.html

Show: 9PM, 21+

$15.

 

Sun, 5/27/2008

Carnival Fever feat. Three Nights of Gritty Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Latin, Afro-Cuban, Afrobeat, Funk & Reggae Music feat. Manicato and MORE!

12 Galaxies, San Francisco, CA

http://maishaproductions.com/calendar.html

Show: 9PM, 21+

$15.

 

Tues, 5/27/2008

Kanvus

Mojito, San Francisco, CA

Show: 8PM

free, 21+

 

Wed, 5/28/2008

Stephen Marley

The Independent, San Francisco, CA

www.ticketweb.com

Show: 9PM

$30.

 

Wed, 5/28/2008

Jazz Mafia

Bruno's, San Francisco, CA

www.jazzmafia.com

Show: 10PM

$8.

 

Fri, 5/30/2008

Orgone plus Darondo & Nino Moschella / LoCura / DJ Vanka

The Independent, San Francisco, CA

http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=sfbay&query=schedule&venue=theindependentsf&next=-2147228399

Show: 9PM

$15-$30

 

Fri, 5/30/2008

Monophonics w/ Raw Deluxe Opens

19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA

www.19broadway.com

Show: 9:30PM

$10.

 

Fri, 5/30/2008

New Monsoon, ALBINO!

Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.gamh.com/

Show: 8:30PM

$21.

 

Sat, 5/31/2008

Mayflowers III feat. Dan Lebowitz, Forest Sun & JP Cutler Band, plus Steve Adams

Cafe du Nord, San Francisco, CA

http://www.falcorandfriends.com/evinfo.php?eventid=24444

Show: 9PM

$14 advance, $16 door, 21+

 

Sat, 5/31/2008

Monophonics

Union Street Fair (Gough Stage), San Francisco, CA

Show: 4pm

Free!

 

Sat, 5/31/2008

New Monsoon, ALBINO!

Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.gamh.com/

Show: 8:30PM

$21.

 

Sat, 5/31/2008

ON THE ONE, Blue Turtle Seduction

The Independent, San Francisco, CA

http://www.theindependentsf.com

 

Sun, 6/1/2008

"BANDS FOR CANS" BATTLE OF THE BANDS CHAMPIONSHIP! All Winning Bands Compete!

Mystic Theatre, Petaluma, CA

www.mystictheatre.com

 

Wed, 6/4/2008

Supertaster feat. members of Jazz Mafia and Shotgun Wedding (Hip-hop Jam)

Royale in North Beach, San Francisco, CA

www.jazzmafia.com

Show: 10PM-close

$2-$3 with flier

 

Fri, 6/6/2008

Jackie Green, of Phil Lesh & Friends

Main Stage at Harmony Festival, Sebastapol, CA

http://harmonyfestival.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?nug=health&eventid=23923&sid=52c468d6f14a0a448af35fac19afdd8f&ssl=&id_token=103024&queue=

Show: 6:45PM

$30-$90

 

Fri, 6/6/2008

Pamela Parker, Jordan Feinstein

Goddes Grove Stage at Harmony Festival, Sebastapol, CA

http://harmonyfestival.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?nug=health&eventid=23923&sid=52c468d6f14a0a448af35fac19afdd8f&ssl=&id_token=103024&queue=

Show:

$30-$90

 

Fri, 6/6/2008

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, DJ Motion Potion

Amazing Grave Pavillion at Harmony Festival, Sebastapol, CA

http://harmonyfestival.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?nug=health&eventid=23923&sid=52c468d6f14a0a448af35fac19afdd8f&ssl=&id_token=103024&queue=

Show:

$30-$90

 

Sat, 6/7/2008

BLVD with MC Souleye

Amazing Grave Pavillion at Harmony Festival, Sebastapol, CA

http://harmonyfestival.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?nug=health&eventid=23923&sid=52c468d6f14a0a448af35fac19afdd8f&ssl=&id_token=103024&queue=

 $30-$90

 

Sat, 6/7/2008

Damian Marley

Main Stage at Harmony Festival, Sebastapol, CA

http://harmonyfestival.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?nug=health&eventid=23923&sid=52c468d6f14a0a448af35fac19afdd8f&ssl=&id_token=103024&queue=

Show: 8PM

$30-$90

 

Sun, 6/8/2008

Arrested Development

Main Stage at Harmony Festival, Sebastapol, CA

http://harmonyfestival.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?nug=health&eventid=23923&sid=52c468d6f14a0a448af35fac19afdd8f&ssl=&id_token=103024&queue=

Show: 4PM

$30-$90

 

Fri, 6/13/2008

Poor Man's Whiskey, Four Year Bender, The Mother Truckers

Slim's, San Francisco, CA

http://www.slimstickets.com/evinfo.php?eventid=24048&sid=

Show: 9PM

$13.

 

Fri, 6/13/2008

Rebirth Brass Band

The Independent, San Francisco, CA

www.ticketweb.com

Show: 9PM

$22.

 

Fri, 6/13/2008

Fo' Sho! Fridays! Rare Groove, Soul, Hip-Hop, Funk & International Flavors feat. Mo' Leisure, Kung Fu Chris+ live hip-hop with Raw Deluxe

Madrone Lounge, San Francisco, CA

www.madronelounge.comShow: 9PM - 2AM

$5 at the door after 10PM, 21+

 

Sat, 6/14/2008

Playboy Jazz Festival

The Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, CA

http://www.playboy.com/arts-entertainment/features/jazzfest2008/

Show: 2:30PM

$20-$140

 

Sat, 6/14/2008

Playboy Jazz Festival

The Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, CA

http://www.playboy.com/arts-entertainment/features/jazzfest2008/

Show: 2PM

$20-$140

 

Sat, 6/14/2008

Rebirth Brass Band

The Independent, San Francisco, CA

www.ticketweb.com

Show: 9PM

$22.

 

Sat, 6/14/2008

Manicato

Cigar Bar and Grill, San Francisco, CA

www.cigarbarandgrill

Show: 10PM

 

Wed, 6/18/2008

Supertaster feat. members of Jazz Mafia and Shotgun Wedding (Hip-hop Jam)

Royale in North Beach, San Francisco, CA

www.jazzmafia.com

Show: 10PM-close

$2-$3 with flier

Fri, 6/20/2008

Keb' Mo', Taj Mahal Trio

Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA

http://www.jambase.com/shows/event.aspx?EventID=647039

Show: 8PM

$75 - $25

 

Sat, 6/21/2008

Death Cab for Cutie

Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004082F2964D78?artistid=1213019&majorcatid=10005&minorcatid=103

Show: 8PM

 

Sat, 6/26/2008

Monophonics w/ Kapakahi

Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco, CA

www.cafedunord.com

Show: 8:30PM

$10.

 

Sat, 6/28/2008

Tea Leaf Green

Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.gamhtickets.com/evinfo.php?eventid=24654&sid=

Show: 9PM

$25.

 

Sun, 6/29/2008

Rainmaker

Russian River Brewing Co., Santa Rosa, CA

www.russianriverbrewing.com

Show: 7PM

 

Sun, 6/29/2008

Tea Leaf Green

Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.gamhtickets.com/evinfo.php?eventid=24655&sid=

Show: 8PM

$25.

 

Thurs, 7/3/2008

Monophonics

High Sierra, Quincy, CA

http://highsierramusic.frontgatesolutions.com/

Show: All day, all night

$136+

 

Sat, 7/5/2008

Fillmore Jazz Fest

Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA

www.fillmorejazzfestival.com

Show: 10AM-6PM

free

 

Sat, 7/5/2008

Monophonics at Mt. Shasta Street Fest

Mt. Shasta, Mt. Shasta

 

Sun, 7/6/2008

Fillmore Jazz Fest

Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA

www.fillmorejazzfestival.com

Show: 10AM-6PM

free

 

Wed, 7/9/2008

Bob Weir & Rat Dog, Gov't Mule

Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

http://event.livenationtickets.com/next/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=157799

Show: 6PM

$45-$65

 

Thur, 7/10/2008

Bob Weir & Rat Dog, Gov't Mule

Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

http://event.livenationtickets.com/next/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=157808

Show: 6PM

$45-$65

 

Fri, 7/11/2008

Fo' Sho! Fridays! Rare Groove, Soul, Hip-Hop, Funk & International Flavors feat. Mo' Leisure, Kung Fu Chris+ live hip-hop with Raw Deluxe

Madrone Lounge, San Francisco, CA

www.madronelounge.com

Show: 9PM - 2AM

$5 at the door after 10PM, 21+

 

Tues, 7/15/2008

Peter Frampton

Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

www.livenation.com

Show: 7:30PM

$45-$65

 

Fri, 7/18/2008

Lettuce feat. original members Soulive & Jon Scofield Band + Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave. Opening

The Independent, San Francisco, CA

www.ticketweb.com

Show: 9PM

$20.

 

Fri, 7/18/2008

Monophonics, Greg Scott Band opens

Sweetwater Station on Magnolia, Larkspur, CA

www.sweetwaterstation.net

Show: 8PM

$12-20 sliding scale

 

Sat, 7/19/2008

Kanvus

Rockit Room, San Francisco, CA

Available at door only

Show: 9PM

 

Sat, 7/19/2008

Feist

Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA

http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/919614?start=1&rpp=20&list_view=1

Show: 8PM

 

Sat, 7/19/2008

Lettuce feat. original members Soulive & Jon Scofield Band + Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave. Opening

The Independent, San Francisco, CA

www.ticketweb.com

Show: 9PM

$20.

 

Mon, 7/21/2008

George Carlin : For Mature Audiences

Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

www.livenation.com

Show: 7:30PM

$49.50-$75

 

Wed, 7/23/2008

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band

Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

www.livenation.com

Show: 7:30PM

$55-$125

 

Thurs, 7/24/2008

The Doobie Brothers

Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

www.livenation.com

Show: 7:30PM

$49.50-$72.50

 

Fri, 7/25/2008

Stone Temple Pilots

Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA

www.ticketmaster.com

Show: 8PM

 

Fri, 7/25/2008

The Doobie Brothers

Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA

www.livenation.com

Show: 7:30PM

$49.50-$72.50

 

Sun, 7/27/2008

Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Soul Stew Revival

Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA

http://www.sfmasoniccenter.com/

Show: 9PM

***SOLD OUT ***

 

Sun, 8/3/2008

Jerry Day 2008: Workingman's Ed, JGB, Melvin Seals

Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (McLaren Park), San Francisco, CA

http://www.jerryday.org

Show: 12PM

Free

 

Tues, 8/5/2008

UB40

The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA

http://www.thefillmore.com

Show: 8PM

$22.50

 

Tues, 8/5/2008

UB40

The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA

http://www.thefillmore.com

Show: 8PM

 

Fri, 8/8/2008

Bill Maher

Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C00408CA37D33D2?artistid=821441&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=51

Show: 8PM

$39.50 - $69.50

 

Fri, 8/22/2008

Radiohead, Manu Chao, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Galactic, Steel Pulse, and more!

Outside Lands Festival, San Francisco, CA

http://sfoutsidelands.com/

Show: 5PM

$225.50 all 3 days

 

Sat, 8/23/2008

Tom Petty, Galactic, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Steel Pulse, Beck, and more!

Outside Lands Festival, San Francisco, CA

http://sfoutsidelands.com/

Show: 1PM

$225.50 all 3 days

 

Sun, 8/24/2008

Widespread Panic, Primus, Jack Johnson, ALO, Wilco, and more!

Outside Lands Festival, San Francisco, CA

http://sfoutsidelands.com/

Show: 1PM

$225.50 all 3 days

 

Fri, 9/26/2008

Railroad Earth

The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1259

 

Sat, 9/27/2008

Railroad Earth

The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA

http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/1259Show: