Other options tonight include...Kings of Leon @ Bill Graham Civic, Afrolicious @ The Elbo Room, The Roux Trio featuring Audio Angel (love her!) & JOHNNY SKETCH & The Dirty Notes @ The Boom Boom Room (*WIN*)
Friday night...I am going over the bridge to Ashkenaz (*WIN*) for Montana Slim String Band, Chris Haugen's Seahorse Rodeo with Wally Ingram, & Tom Freund. Then journey over to the Shattuck Down Low for Jazz Mafia's Stevie Wonder vs. James Brown(*WIN*). If you are in the city for the evening, I strongly recommend that you check out NOMO @ Bottom of the Hill.
Saturday night...The Blue Up Ball (*WIN*) with The New Up and Blue Turtle Seduction at the Independent, then Boom Boom Room for Wil Blades!(*WIN*).
If you are looking for something to do during the daylight hours, Carnval is happening on Harrison street from 10a to 5p both Saturday and Sunday. There are two stages at 17th and 22nd. How can I be at the 17th Street stage for Sambada @ 3pm Sunday and also at the 22nd street stage @ 3pm Sunday for Bayonics!? http://www.carnavalcity.com/SF/Festival
And Monday, catch Jazz Mafia's tribute to Miles Davis at Yoshi's!
Mark your calendar for 6/17 for the next BISS Bar night at the Fishbowl for Elie's Funky Wednesday, with Drink Specials (really good ones) and Funk Tunes. Bring your iPod or just help Elie DJ! (every 3rd Wednesday of every month)
BISS is gearing up for the 31st Annual Harmony Festival coming up the weekend of June 12th - June 14th. This is the third year we are sponsoring the Techno Tribal dance. It is a special one this year sin it is the 10 year anniversary. To celebrate they are doing 2 late night shows this year on both Friday and Saturday. And we have giveaways to both!! Not only that, but we have given so much support to Harmony Fest recently and over the last few years, that we have also caught the attention of the general festival. As a thank you for our support, and when I say "our", I mean YOU, we are giving a pair of tickets for each of the days!! The line up for that weekend is awesome...(and you can win tickets to everything!)
Friday Day (*WIN*)@ MAIN STAGE: CAKE, Steve Kimock Crazy Engine, ALO, The Duhks, Cipes & The People.
Friday Day (*WIN) @ ECO-CUP STAGE: Dead Kennedys, Egypt Central, Whiskey Thieves.
Friday After-Dark (*WIN*)Techno-Tribal Dance @ Amazing Grace Pavilion: Balkan Beat Box, K'Naan, Medicine Drum w/ Wisdom, Random Rab
Saturday DAY (*WIN*) @ MAIN STAGE: Michael Franti & Spearhead, K'Naan, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, The Duhks
Saturday DAY (*WIN*) @ ECO-CUP STAGE: Pepper, Rebelution, Zepparella, American Drag(I'm especially excited for these guys cuz I been hearing about them for a while!)
Saturday After-Dark (*WIN*)Techno-Tribal Dance @ Amazing Grace Pavilion: Shpongle, The Orb, Gaudi, Abai, Matisyahu, Luminesque featuring Kitaro
Sunday Day (*WIN*)@ MAIN STAGE: India.Arie, Shabaz, Matisyahu, Michael Beckwith & The Harmony Gospel Choir
Sunday Day (*WIN*)@ ECO-CUP STAGE: Bad Brains, HighTower, Tall Black Girls, Dreaming Dead
Sunday After-Dark Harmony Benefit Concert for ACE: Kitaro, Gaudi, Tina Malia, Shimshai, Blane Lyon, Rocker-T
Sunday Goddess Stage - BISS Entertainment presents WomenROCK @ 5pm featuring Valerie Orth, *bernadette*, & Pamela Parker!
Please check http://harmonyfestival.com/ and http://techno-tribal.com/ for schedules and ticket info!
THIS WEEK'S TICKET GIVEAWAY CONTEST!
We are looking for testimonials from YOU. So we are going to do the ticket contests a little differently. If you are a fan, tell us why you subscribe to BISS List. If you are an artist who we support, tell us why you like working with BISS. First (and best) response wins! Please let us know which of the shows that say **Win Tickets** you would like to win.
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BISS CALENDAR
Thurs, 5/21/2009
JOHNNY SKETCH & THE DIRTY NOTES (New Orleans)****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9:45PM
$8
Thurs, 5/21/2009
Kings of Leon, The Walkmen ****
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
http://www.billgrahamcivic.com/
Show: 8PM
$45
Thurs, 5/21/2009
Afrolicious, with DJs/Hosts: Pleasuremaker & Senor Oz plus guests J. Elrod and B.Lee ****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$6
Thurs, 5/21/2009
B.B. King ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 8PM
$75
Thurs, 5/21/2009
The Roux Trio featuring Audio Angel
Enrico's in North Beach, San Francisco, CA
Show: 6PM
Fri, 5/22/2009
MAYBELLE (New Orleans Soul Funk)
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9PM
$8
Fri, 5/22/2009
NOMO****
Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco, CA
http://www.bottomofthehill.com/0509.html
Show: 10PM
$10 in advance, $12 at the door
Fri, 5/22/2009
FALCOR & FRIENDS PRESENTS MAYFLOWERS 4: MONTANA SLIM STRING BAND, CHRIS HAUGEN'S SEAHORSE RODEO WITH WALLY INGRAM, TOM FREUND ****WIN TICKETS****
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$10 in advance, $13 at the door
Sat, 5/23/2009
WIL BLADES SOUL SOLUTION (featuring: JOE COHEN ) + Special Guests
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9PM
$10
Sat, 5/23/2009
Blue Turtle Seduction, The New Up **WIN TICKETS**
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$12 in advance, $14 at the door
Sat, 5/23/2009
8 Legged Monster, The Tomorrow People, Classical Revolution, Live Art Exhibit by 365 Artists
Space Gallery, San Francisco, CA
www.spacegallerysf.com
Show: 8PM
$5
Sun, 5/24/2009
New York Dolls ****
The Grand Ballroom at The Regency Center, San Francisco, CA
http://www.goldenvoice.com/shows/details/?id=22626
Show: 8PM
$25 - $27
Wed, 5/27/2009
Ben Harper and Relentless7 ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 8PM
Thurs, 5/28/2009
A Jerry Garcia Celebration (STU ALLEN & FRIENDS) + GUESTS **WIN TICKETS**Kelsea S****
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9PM
$12
Fri, 5/29/2009
ERIC MCFADDEN & FARAWAY BROTHERS (plus: Special Guests) **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/Show: 9PM
$12
Fri, 5/29/2009
Garaj Mahal ****
Café du Nord, San Francisco, CA
http://www.cafedunord.com/?temp=calendar&cal_view=month&cal_date=5|2009|24&so1=0
Show: 9:30PM
$20
Fri, 5/29/2009
Tracorum ****
Mojito's, San Francisco, CA
Sat, 5/30/2009
The Roots ****
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/calendar/view.asp?id=4073
Show: 8PM
$25 - $60
Sat, 5/30/2009
moe. ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$27.50
Sun, 5/31/2009
First Responder Support Network presents: A Fundraiser for the 1st Responders Support Network-Food and Comedy ****
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, Half Moon Bay, CA
http://www.hmbbrewingco.com/
Show: 1PM - 6PM
$60 food and comedy, $40 comedy only.
Sun, 5/31/2009
Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons and AllofaSudden ****
Hotel Utah, San Francisco, CA
Show: 8PN
$10
Sun, 5/31/2009
moe. ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$27.50
Tues, 6/2/2009
Gavin Rossdale ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 8PM
$32.50
Wed, 6/3/2009
Joe Cocker ****
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/The-Warfield-tickets-San-Francisco/venue/229423
***CANCELED***
Thurs, 6/4/2009
Queensryche To perform Extended Suites: Rage For Order / American Soldier ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$40
Fri, 6/5/2009
VINYL (plus: *DJ K-OS*) & Guests **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomblues.com/
Show: 9PM
$12
Friday 6/5/09
Raw Deluxe live
Pier 23 on the Embarcadero,
San Francisco, CA 94111,
http://www.pier23cafe.com/
Show: 10pm
$10
Sat, 6/6/2009
Erykah Badu ****
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004296A4754FF6?brand=[=BRAND=]&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_jambase
Show: 9PM
$42.50 - $72.50
Sat, 6/6/2009
Monophonics, We're also playing a afterparty @ Jelly's starting @ 11PM ****
Bookstock 2009 @ AT&T Park, San Francisco, CA
Wed, 6/10/2009
Big Light ****
The Make Out Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.makeoutroom.com/
Show: 8PM
$10
Thurs, 6/11/2009
Silver Oak Cellars and the Rex Foundation present,
Taj Mahal Trio
Oakville Estate, CA
tduncan@silveroak.com
For BISSLIST only get a $25 poster(FREE) with the $75 ticket.
For VIP BISS LISTERS ONLY**
Please contact me directly for another special offer
Fri, 6/12/2009
The 31st Annual Harmony Festival, Michael Franti & Spearhead, India.Arie, CAKE, Matisyahu, ALO, Sierra Leone's , Steve Kimock Crazy Engine, Refugee All Stars, Balkan Beat Box, Shpongle, ****
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA
HarmonyFestival.com
$119 "early bird" all-weekend passes available 3/1 - 4/30
Fri, 6/12/2009 - Sat, 6/13/09
Mystic Beat Lounge Presents:
Techno Tribal Community Dance-10th anniversary
At the 31st Annual
Harmony Festival
Grace Pavilion - Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Santa Rosa, California
www.techno-tribal.com
Sat, 6/13/2009
The 31st Annual Harmony Festival, Michael Franti & Spearhead, India.Arie, CAKE, Matisyahu, ALO, Sierra Leone's , Steve Kimock Crazy Engine, Refugee All Stars, Balkan Beat Box, Shpongle, ****
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA
HarmonyFestival.com
$119 "early bird" all-weekend passes available 3/1 - 4/30
Sat, 6/13/2009
The Tragically Hip ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$26.50
Sun, 6/14/2009
Joe Bagale, The Califorina
Honey Drops, Tekitha
from the Wu-Tan ****
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.gamh.com
Show: 9:30PM
$15 in advance / $20 at the door
Sun, 6/14/2009
The 31st Annual Harmony Festival, Michael Franti & Spearhead, India.Arie, CAKE, Matisyahu, ALO, Sierra Leone's , Steve Kimock Crazy Engine, Refugee All Stars, Balkan Beat Box, Shpongle, ****
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA
HarmonyFestival.com
$119 "early bird" all-weekend passes available 3/1 - 4/30
Sun, 6/14/2009
The Tragically Hip ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$26.50
Wed, 6/17/2009
Big Light ****
The Make Out Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.makeoutroom.com/
Show: 8PM
$10
Wed, 6/17/2009
The Crystal Method ****
The Grand Ballroom at The Regency, San Francisco, CA
http://goldenvoice.com/search/?q=san+francisco
Show: 8PM
$28.50
Wed, 6/17/2009
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey ****
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$8 / $10
Thurs, 6/18/2009
Todd Rundgren ****
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slims-sf.com/
Show: 9PM
$22
Thurs, 6/18/2009
Jimmy Herring Band ****
The Grand Ballroom at The Regency Center, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004296BA065B19?brand=[=BRAND=]&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_jambase
Show: 8PM
$21.50
Thurs, 6/18/2009
Sly & Robbie, Heavyweight Dub Champion ****
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com
Show: 9PM
$25
Fri, 6/19/2009
Kapakahi, Bayonics ****
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slims-sf.com/
Show: 9PM
$13 in advance, $15
Fri, 6/19/2009
PJ Harvey, John Parish ****
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C00428AE5FB838B?brand=[=BRAND=]&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_jambase
Show: 8PM
$37.50
Sat, 6/20/2009
Allen Toussaint ****
San Francisco Jazz Festival, San Francisco, CA
http://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/calendar/view.asp?id=3992
Show: 8PM
$20 - $60
Sat, 6/20/2009
Femi Kuti ****
The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0040A2CAE04E08
Show: 9PM
$35
Sat, 6/20/2009
Les Claypool, Yard Dogs Road Show ****
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C00427CB0B44963?brand=[=BRAND=]&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_jambase
Show: 8PM
$31