Thank you Guitarfish Festival 2015!!
Words can not begin to express the gratitude we all feel toward every single patron, artist, vendor, crew member and volunteer who touched our event and made it the magical experience we were all lucky enough to have a part of last week in the Sierras! We only wish we could personally thank every one of you! I will attempt to name a few here... Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Kinky, Dumpstaphunk, Orgone, Monophonics, Dead Winter Carpenters, Lebo &Friends, Afrolicious, Con Brio, Polyrhythmics, The Suffers, Joy and Madness, Ronkat's Katdelic, T Sisters, The Nibblers, Leche de Tigre,Steve Poltz, Guitarfish Guitarmageddon, Jelly Bread, Mojo Green, Jimmy Leslie Music And The Flow, The "3" Gospel Set, Peter Joseph Burtt and the Kingtide, Gene Washington & The Ironsides, Frankie Boots And The County Line, LUMANATION, plus special guest: Andrea Brook and Sonic Butterfly Productions, Java Gogo, Taqueria Maria, Electric Blue Elephant,New Moon Natural Foods/ Uncommon Kitchen, Frozen Fantasies, Earth Cultured, Pi for Life, RocknSocks, Cara Ucci, Style CaravanSpinsters,Elevation Hoops, New Moon Natural Foodsds, The Dam Cafe Tahoe City,Human Art Collective, Kat's Creations Batiks, Jungle Maiden Jewelry, Fire Keeper, High Altitude Entertainment, our photographers/writers Alan Sheckter of Jambase, Paul Piazza of Sacramento News & Review, Steve Holzer, Andrew Browning, Clare Foster, Shala Fredson, & Phaedra Gouvis plus a HUGE appreciation for our local media sponsor, 101.5 FM KTKE www.truckeetahoeradio.com!!
  Special thank you goes out to my partners & co-producers Brent Dana & Fred Mahler as well as my production team who kept my office running and my sanity in check: Jennifer, Forrest, Ava, Amanda, Lisa, Jennifer, Phaedra, Kendra, Tanner, Pierre, & Griz, plus my extra pairs of eyes, ears, and feet in the fishbowl and around the Bay of Cisco, Kevin, Jeff Lucky Butte Funk, Chris, Heather, Weston, Dean, Alex & Keelan... but why stop there when there are so many more on crew who deserve mentioning including (but not limited to) Sharia, Carla, Paige, Andrew, Dolores & Rob, Ashly, Kristin, Mark, Nicole, Ryan & Bella Wildfire & Forestry Services, Lisa, John, Christy, Rich, Tracy, Jesse, Phaedra, Casey, Joey, John, Mark, Larry, Clare, Rob Micka,Jeremy Fullmer, Stacey, Paul Gugliuzza (ha!), Taylor, Tanner, Dave (Skully) Leschinsky, Camryn, Sarah, Bradley, Keith "Waffle", Keith Kujala, Carter, Tim & Robert "Bo" Mahoney!
It is because of every one of you that we consider this year to have been a success. We thank you for what you have brought to our table in making this year's Guitarfish Festival, the best one yet!
We look forward to seeing how we can top it all again at Guitarfish Music Festival 2016!!
PS - One more HUGE GIGANTIC BISS Thank you to Phil who has been holding down the BISS fort (& the Bo fort) while we (I) have been away... thank YOU!
While I am winding down from the excitement of closing another outstanding Guitarfish, I have to switch gears to the excitement of all the excellent music that still keeps rolling through the SF Bay Area & beyond. As always, there are tons of options in the calendar listings below and even more options on the BISS Google Calendar.
Here are just a few highlights for this week and then I leave it to you to read on and find highlights of your own...
Wednesday: SMOKED OUT SOUL @ Monarch, San Francisco, CA (*WIN TICKETS!)
SMOKED OUT SOUL is a FUNK & SOUL REMIX PARTY: RESIDENTS: ZEBUEL/ WILL MAGID / PAUL OLIPHANT / ENRIQUE PADILLIA w/ Special Guests: Starship Connection featuring B. Bravo & Teeko. (*WIN!)
But before Smoked Out Soul, I'm gonna start early with Housepitality at F8 for a belated birthday celebration with my friend Lonni Punani! I missed her bday while in GMFLand last week and hope to make up for it tonight! If you have an appointment with her this week, make sure you still say HAPPY BIRTHDAY LONNI! If you don't, make one! https://www.styleseat.com/lonnipunani
Thursday: Support Rex: DOOBIE DECIBEL SYSTEM @ GAMH, San Francisco, CA (*Congrats to Charlie!)
Rex benefit honoring the 40th anniversary (August 13 2015/1975) of the Grateful Dead's historic "One From the Vault" performance w/Mark Karan, James Nash, Robin Sylvester, Neil Hampton, David Gans,"Totally Dead", plus Jason Crosby & Roger McNamee as "Doobie Decibel System" (DDS) with special guests (Original art poster by Alexandra Fischer/ Live streaming HD video every performance free via DDSband.com!)
Friday & Saturday: FOR THE FUNK OF IT @ Feather River Canyon, Belden, CA
The Motet, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Polyrythmics, Mojo Green with Hornmageddon, Moksha, Mingo Fishtrap, The Nibblers, The Quick and Easy Boys, Sean Lehe and The Family Practice, Groovesession, Funk Trek, The Bumptet, Cherry Royale, The Humidors, Dirty Revival, Swamp Zen, The City of Trees Brass Band, Sofa King, Groovincable, Swoop Unit, Vinyl Gold, Big Sticky Mess, 4 Piece Puzzle, Fox Trot Mary, Doppel Gang, Soul Shine Band, Uncle Junior, Drunken Kungfu, Eastwind Bellydance Troop, Smokey the Groove, and Chango.
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: COMATOPIA: A Weekend String Summit @ The Sierra Valley Lodge, Calpine, CA (*Congrats to Adrianna on winning a pair of weekend passes!)
Hosted by The Brothers Comatose! Hot Buttered Rum String Band with Steve Poltz, Easy Leaves Brothers Comatose With The Sam Chase, The Dixie Giants, Steve Poltz.
Saturday: MONOPHONICS, DJ HEYLOVE, & EL MATATE @ The New Parish, Oakland, CA (*WIN TICKETS!)
Monophonics is Austin Bohlman, Myles O'Mahony, Ian McDonald, Ryan Scott & Kelly Finnigan. Raised amid the rich musical culture and history of the San Francisco Bay Area, Monophonics proudly carry the torch through the generations into today's musical landscape. Holding on to tradition, but by no means purists of any kind, they play their own brand of music known as "Psychedelic Soul." DJ heyLove* grew up in the Bay Area surrounded by different cultures, ethnicities, and art. Influenced by all this diversity she developed a love for variety, which is reflected in her taste for music.El Metate is a psychedelic spacefunk collective from San Francisco that formed in the summer of 2013.
Saturday LATE NITE: *JAY LANE, VICTOR LITTLE, SIKIRU ADEPOJO, MONTI CARLO + BUGABOO (AUSTIN, TX) @ Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA (*WIN TICKETS)
Sunday DAY: TALIB KWELI, ZAKIYA HARRIS featuring Elephantine @ Stern Grove 2PM
Brooklyn-based artist Talib Kweli has established himself as one of the most socially-aware and gifted lyricists in the country. After nearly 20 years, and collaborations with Mos Def, Kanye West, Hi-Tek, Madlib, and others, he stands as one of the world's most talented and accomplished rappers.
Along with her dynamic band Elephantine, Bay Area artist Zakiya Harris performs soulful electronica and Afro-beat music. Talib Kweli will give an Artist Talk at the Trocadero Clubhouse at 12 noon.
Sunday NITE: DUB MISSION PRESENTS the longest running reggae dance party in SF featuring DJ Sep & guest Dj Wisdom (MOM DJs/NY) at Elbo Room!
FREE entry for all born in August. **That's me!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/174233122750821/
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Wed, 8/12/2015
Grateful Dead Night: Stu Allen & Mars Hotel **WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 8PM
$13.00
Wed, 8/12/2015
AUGUST RESIDENCY:WATERSTRIDER, Jamie Riotto, Two Shed **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, CA
http://brickandmortarmusic.com/shows.cfm
Show: 9PM
$10-$14
Wed, 8/12/2015
SMOKED OUT SOUL - FUNK & SOUL REMIX PARTY: RESIDENTS: ZEBUEL/ WILL MAGID / PAUL OLIPHANT / ENRIQUE PADILLIA w/Speicial Guests: Starship Connection (featuring B. Bravo & Teeko) **WIN TICKETS**
Monarch, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/events/451944858293390/
Show: 930PM
$5-$10
Thurs, 8/13/2015
Trio Balkan Strings - from Serbia **WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 8PM
$15.00
Thurs, 8/13/2015
Moonalice - SF Giants - Grateful Dead Tribute /Poster Artist: Chris Shaw
AT&T Park- 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA
http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/sf/ticketing/group_special_events.jsp
Show: 715PM
$28-$115.50
Thurs, 8/13/2015
Cuban Cigar Crisis **WIN TICKETS**
Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$5.00
Thurs, 8/13/2015
Rex benefit honoring the 40th anniversary (August 13 2015/1975) of the Grateful Dead's historic "One From the Vault" performance w/Mark Karan, James Nash, Robin Sylvester, Neil Hampton, David Gans, "Totally Dead", plus Jason Crosby & Roger McNamee as "Doobie Decibel System" (DDS) with special guests (Original art poster by Alexandra Fischer/ Live streaming HD video of every performance free via DDSband.com) **WIN TICKETS**
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$20-$25
Thurs, 8/13/2015
Ziggy Marley / Steel Pulse
Mountain Winery , Saratoga, CA
http://www.mountainwinery.com/events
Show: 730PM
$50.50 - $100.50
Thurs, 8/13/2015
Brass Magic - FUTURE BRASS SERIES: Get Outta Your Seat! - Week I (dancefloor open)
SFJAZZ Center, Joe Henderson LAB, San Francisco, CA
http://sfjazz.org/events-calendar
Show: 830PM & 10PM
$15.00
Thurs, 8/13/2015
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba -The Past and the Future Power of West African Rock on New Album and US Tour
SFJAZZ Center, Miner Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
http://sfjazz.org/events-calendar
Show: 730PM
$25-$65
Thurs, 8/13/2015
MINGO FISHTRAP **WIN TICKETS**
Sierra Valley Lodge, Calpine, CA
http://svl.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=205965&cart
Show: 8PM
$7-$10
Thurs, 8/13/2015
Vaud & the Villains - 19 Piece 1930s New Orleans Orchestra & Cabaret Show **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$22-$25
Thurs, 8/13/2015
Afrofunk Experience, Broun Fellinis **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15-$18
Thurs, 8/13/2015
The Wailers- TWO NIGHTS! **WIN TICKETS**
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$29.50
Fri, 8/14/2015
The Pine Leaf Boys (Cajun - from LouisianaCajun- dance lesson with Diana Castillo at 8:00 pm) **WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 9PM
$15-$18
Fri, 8/14/2015
Labyrinth Masquerade Ball XVIII: Costumes or Masks with Formal Wear are Mandatory!
Biltmore Hotel , Los Angeles, CA
http://labyrinthmasquerade.com/?utm_source=Labyrinth%20Masquerade%20%5B%20public%20%5D&utm_campaign=515dfd74a9-Labyrinth_July_12_Release&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4d620b442f-515dfd74a9-409039913
Show: 8PM
$49-$320
Fri, 8/14/2015
FREEDY JOHNSTON, MINGO FISHTRAP, Leslie DiNicola **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, CA
http://brickandmortarmusic.com/shows.cfm
Show: 8PM
$15-$20
Fri, 8/14/2015
The Crux, The Vivants, North Bay Hootenanny
Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$8.00
Fri, 8/14/2015
Snow Angel with special guest Zella Crane!
EL RIO, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elriosf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
FREE & Fabulous!
Fri, 8/14/2015
La Gente, Istanbul Connection and Special Guests
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$12.00
Fri, 8/14/2015
For The Funk of It: The Humidors, Polyrythmics, Sean Lehe and The Family Practice, Groovincible, The Bumptet, Groove Session + MORE!
For The Funk of It Festival, Belden, CA
http://www.ftffest.com
Show: 5PM
$35 / W/E Pass $115-$220
Fri, 8/14/2015
Midtown Social co-headlining with Kevin Never Talks plus Diamond Ortiz
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15.00
Fri, 8/14/2015
DGIIN - french folk | gypsy | flamenco jazz.. + JUNK PARLOR **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Novato, Novato, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/music-and-events/
Show: 9PM
$10.00
Fri, 8/14/2015
Novalima **WIN TICKETS**
Leo's, Oakland, CA
http://www.clubleos.com/
Show: 9PM
$20-$25
Fri, 8/14/2015
Chris Isaak
Mountain Winery , Saratoga, CA
http://www.mountainwinery.com/events
Show: 730PM
$49.50 - $99.50
Fri, 8/14/2015
THE BROTHERS COMATOSE: WELCOME TO COMATOPIA, A WEEKEND STRING SUMMIT HOSTED BY THE BROTHERS COMATOSE! **WIN TICKETS**
Sierra Valley Lodge, Calpine, CA
http://svl.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=205965&cart
Show: 6PM
$25.00 - $550
Fri, 8/14/2015
WELCOME TO COMATOPIA, A WEEKEND STRING SUMMIT HOSTED BY THE BROTHERS COMATOSE! - HOT BUTTERED RUM STRING BAND, Steve Poltz, Easy Leaves **WIN TICKETS**
Sierra Valley Lodge, Calpine, CA
http://svl.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=205965&cart
Show: 8PM
$25.00 - $550
Fri, 8/14/2015
Moonalice - Poster Artist: Dennis Loren
Summer Concert Series @ Livorna Park, Alamo, CA
http://www.moonalice.com/tour
Show: 630PM
FREE
Fri, 8/14/2015
SambaDá **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$12-$15
Fri, 8/14/2015
The She's, Swiftumz, Smiles, Air Surgeon **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15.00
Fri, 8/14/2015
The Wailers- TWO NIGHTS!
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$29.50
Fri, 8/14/2015
THE STONE FOXES & THE GRAIN **WIN TICKETS**
Zodiacs, Petaluma, CA
http://zodiacspetaluma.com/
Show: 9PM
$7-$10
Sat, 8/15/2015
Caribbean Allstars - Reggae/Caribbean **WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 930PM
$10-$15
Sat, 8/15/2015
Labyrinth Masquerade Ball XVIII: Costumes or Masks with Formal Wear are Mandatory!
Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
http://labyrinthmasquerade.com/?utm_source=Labyrinth%20Masquerade%20%5B%20public%20%5D&utm_campaign=515dfd74a9-Labyrinth_July_12_Release&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4d620b442f-515dfd74a9-409039913
Show: 8PM
$49-$320
Sat, 8/15/2015
BUGABOO (AUSTIN, TX) + *JAY LANE, VICTOR LITTLE, SIKIRU ADEPOJO (MICKEY HART BAND), MONTI CARLO +*DJ K-OS* **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$15.00
Sat, 8/15/2015
PATRON SUMMER BBQ SERIES: THE MISSION SEVEN, Gringa, DJ Boogaloo Souldog
Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, CA
http://brickandmortarmusic.com/shows.cfm
Show: 9PM
FREE
Sat, 8/15/2015
For The Funk of It: Swoop Unit, Mojo Green with Hornmageddon, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Moksha, Cherry Royale, Quick and Easy Boys, Swamp Zen + MORE!
For The Funk of It Festival, Belden, CA
http://www.ftffest.com
Show: 12PM
$55 / W/E Pass $115-$220
Sat, 8/15/2015
Kiwi Time plus Low Country Kingdom plus Le Vice plus Beautiful Machines
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$15.00
Sat, 8/15/2015
An Evening With Jackson Browne
Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA
http://www.apeconcerts.com/venue_greekTheatre.cfm
Show: 8PM
$45-$89.50
Sat, 8/15/2015
DANNY CLICK - southern blues | rock.. + TBA **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Novato, Novato, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/music-and-events/
Show: 9PM
$20.00
Sat, 8/15/2015
Orquestra Buena Vista Social Club® -"Adios Tour" featuring Omara Portuondo, Eliades Ochoa, Guajiro Mirabal, Barbarito Torres, Jesús "Aguaje" Ramos
Mountain Winery , Saratoga, CA
http://www.mountainwinery.com/events
Show: 730PM
$49.50 - $89.50
Sat, 8/15/2015
MONOPHONICS, heyLove*, El Metate **WIN TICKETS**
New Parish, Oakland, CA
http://thenewparish.com/shows.cfm
Show: 9PM
$16-$20
Sat, 8/15/2015
Con Brio - Soul Power (dancefloor open)
SFJAZZ Center, Joe Henderson LAB, San Francisco, CA
http://sfjazz.org/events-calendar
Show: 830PM & 10PM
$20.00
Sat, 8/15/2015
Tinariwen- Tuareg Desert Blues
SFJAZZ Center, Miner Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
http://sfjazz.org/events-calendar
Show: 7PM & 930PM
$25-$75
Sat, 8/15/2015
WELCOME TO COMATOPIA, A WEEKEND STRING SUMMIT HOSTED BY THE BROTHERS COMATOSE! : THE BROTHERS COMATOSE, The Sam Chase, The Dixie Giants, Steve Poltz **WIN TICKETS**
Sierra Valley Lodge, Calpine, CA
http://svl.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=205965&cart
Show: 8PM
$25.00 - $550
Sat, 8/15/2015
American Aquarium **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$14-$17
Sat, 8/15/2015
Grace Potter, Rayland Baxter
The FOX, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/
Show: 8PM
$35-$45
Sat, 8/15/2015
Novalima **WIN TICKETS**
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$18-$20
Sat, 8/15/2015
FUNK FEST 2015: GEORGE CLINTON, MAZE W/ FRANKIE BEVERLY & KURTIS BLOW
Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Lincoln, CA
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004EA6DA9A493C?wt.mc_id=EML_NTF1005240_37[ta_list_button_buy_4_1
Show: 6PM
$43-$110
Sat, 8/15/2015
LAGOS ROOTS - 17-piece afrobat ensemble
Yoshi's , Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/
Show: 10PM
$17.00
Sat, 8/15/2015
ZIGABOO MODELISTE AND THE NEW AAHKESSTRA & POLYRHYTHMICS **WIN TICKETS**
Zodiacs, Petaluma, CA
http://zodiacspetaluma.com/
Show: 9PM
$12-$15
Sun, 8/16/2015
Moonalice w/ Gigasaurus Rex, The Hangar Band & Dorothy Lane
AnnaBananza -La Plaza Park, Cotati, CA
http://www.moonalice.com/tour
Show: 12PM
FREE
Sun, 8/16/2015
Return of the Cypher * Freestyle Hip-Hop * DJ Kevvy Kev * The Gemstone Band * FREE Party!
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 9PM
FREE
Sun, 8/16/2015
MYSTIC CIRCUS PRESENTS: THE RAG TAG REBEL CIRCUS **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, CA
http://brickandmortarmusic.com/shows.cfm
Show: 8PM
$5-$10
Sun, 8/16/2015
Electric Squeezebox Orchestra (17 pieces) with Special Guest Grammy Nominated percussionist John Santos
Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 630PM
$5.00
Sun, 8/16/2015
Dub Mission presents DJ Sep and special guest Jah Yzer (Jah Warrior Shelter/Royal Order Music) **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
Free b4 930 $6 after
Sun, 8/16/2015
For The Funk of It: The Motet , DoppleGang, City Of Trees Brass Band, The Nibble, Mingo Fishtrap, Big Sticky Mess, Dirty Revival, DJ Chango + MORE!
For The Funk of It Festival, Belden, CA
http://www.ftffest.com
Show: 12PM
$45 / W/E Pass $115-$220
Sun, 8/16/2015
SUNDAY SESSIONS: Wil Blades with weekly guests for some straight JAZZ, NO CHASER!
Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, CA
http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php
Show: 930PM
FREE
Sun, 8/16/2015
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
Mountain Winery , Saratoga, CA
http://www.mountainwinery.com/events
Show: 730PM
: $45.00 - $125.00
Sun, 8/16/2015
WELCOME TO COMATOPIA, A WEEKEND STRING SUMMIT HOSTED BY THE BROTHERS COMATOSE!: ALL STAR BRUNCH BLUEGRASS JAM HOSTED BY THE BROTHERS COMATOSE **WIN TICKETS**
Sierra Valley Lodge, Calpine, CA
http://svl.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=205965&cart
Show: 12PM
Show only available to ticketholders of Comatopia Friday and Saturday night shows.
Sun, 8/16/2015
Talib Kweli, Zakiya Harris featuring Elephantine
Stern Grove, San Francisco, CA
http://www.sterngrove.org/home/concertsevents/78th-season/
Show: 2PM
FREE
Sun, 8/16/2015
Sean Lehe (PMW/Jelly Bread) and The Family Practice CD Release Party, Hodgie (admission includes a copy of Sean's new CD) **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
10 (includes a copy of Sean's new CD)
Mon, 8/17/2015
LEON RUSSELL
Yoshi's , Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$39.00
Tues, 8/18/2015
Arun Luthra's Konnakol Jazz Project
Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$10.00
Tues, 8/18/2015
Underground Nomads Tuesdays at F8 - Santero | Shondell, Amberetta, Shanti Bardot, Tessera, Lady G Schmidt, Yvonne Michelle, Motherlode
F8, San Francisco, CA
https://undergroundnomads.wordpress.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$5/ Free before 9:30 IF YOU ASK
Tues, 8/18/2015
Michael Franti & Spearhead- Once A Day Tour
Mountain Winery , Saratoga, CA
http://www.mountainwinery.com/events
Show: 730PM
$45.00 - $85.00
Tues, 8/18/2015
LEON RUSSELL
Yoshi's , Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$39.00
Wed, 8/19/2015
Grateful Dead Night: Stu Allen & Mars Hotel **WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 8PM
$13.00
Wed, 8/19/2015
*SOUL TRAIN REVIVAL* featuring: Ziek McCarter **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$7.00
Wed, 8/19/2015
AUGUST RESIDENCY: WATERSTRIDER, Milck, Alycia Lang **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, CA
http://brickandmortarmusic.com/shows.cfm
Show: 9PM
$10-$14
Wed, 8/19/2015
VETIVER **WIN TICKETS**
Sierra Valley Lodge, Calpine, CA
http://svl.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=205965&cart
Show: 8PM
$10-$15
Wed, 8/19/2015
Union Square LIVE: Moonalice
Union Square , San Francisco, CA
http://unionsquarelive.org/events/
Show: 6PM
FREE
Thurs, 8/20/2015
Community Benefit Night: Very Jerry 5- An All-Star Tribute to Jerry Garcia **WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 830PM
$15-$18
Thurs, 8/20/2015
Gurkestra, Diana Gameros
Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$10.00
Thurs, 8/20/2015
PLANET BOOTY, Dirty Revival, HiScores, DJ Jaysonik **WIN TICKETS**
New Parish, Oakland, CA
http://thenewparish.com/shows.cfm
Show: 9PM
$10-$15
Thurs, 8/20/2015
Legendary singer-songwriter: RICHIE FURAY, The Empty Pockets
Yoshi's , Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$34-$63
Fri, 8/21/2015
Don Carlos with Dub Vision plus Reggae Angels **WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 930PM
$25-$30
Fri, 8/21/2015
ANGELO MOORE AND THE BRAND NEW STEP Plus guests, TBA!
DNA LOUNGE, San Francisco, CA
https://www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2015/07-29.html
Show: 830PM
$13-$15
Fri, 8/21/2015
"SWEAT" Featuring DJ Jeremy Black & DJ J. Gibson
Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$5.00
Fri, 8/21/2015
Jordan & the RituaL, The Humidors & Mickelson(full band) **WIN TICKETS**
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
Fri, 8/21/2015
Monophonics- Funk & Psychedelic Soul
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz , CA
http://www.moesalley.com/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$15-$20
Fri, 8/21/2015
T SISTERS, FRONT COUNTRY **WIN TICKETS**
Sierra Valley Lodge, Calpine, CA
http://svl.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=205965&cart
Show: 8PM
$10-$15
Fri, 8/21/2015
LOOSE CANNON STRING BANG feat. VINCE HERMAN (LEFTOVER SALMON) with ONE GRASS, TWO GRASS **WIN TICKETS**
Zodiacs, Petaluma, CA
http://zodiacspetaluma.com/
Show: 9PM
$15-$20
Sat, 8/22/2015
The Mother Truckers !!
19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA
http://bands.19broadway.com/contact/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15-$20
Sat, 8/22/2015
*IKE STUBBLEFIELD* (Grammy B3 Legend) w/ Jay Lane (Primus)...+ EL METATE **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomroom.com/
Show: 930PN
$18.00
Sat, 8/22/2015
MOTHERHIPS (2 SETS!!) PLUS A SPECIAL OPENING ACOUSTIC SET BY MOTHERHIPS **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 9PM
$20.00
Sat, 8/22/2015
Bells Atlas, Makeunder, Fell Runner **WIN TICKETS**
Leo's, Oakland, CA
http://www.clubleos.com/
Show: 9PM
$8-$12
Sat, 8/22/2015
Joe Bonamassa - Three Kings Tour
Shoreline AmphiTheatre, Mountain View, CA
http://www.livenation.com/venues/14489/shoreline-amphitheatre
Show: 8PM
$79-139.50
Sat, 8/22/2015
Monophonics, Gene Washington and the Ironsides **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$20-$25
Sat, 8/22/2015
An Evening with Petty Theft: San Francisco Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$16-$18
Sat, 8/22/2015
Jill Scott, BJ The Chicago Kid
The FOX, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 8PM
$59.50-$119.50
Sat, 8/22/2015
BIG BROTHER & THE HOLDING COMPANY with PAMELA PARKER & THE KINGS **WIN TICKETS**
Zodiacs, Petaluma, CA
http://zodiacspetaluma.com/
Show: 9PM
$15-$20
Sun, 8/23/2015
Return of the Cypher * Freestyle Hip-Hop * DJ Kevvy Kev * The Gemstone Band * FREE Party!
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 9PM
FREE
Sun, 8/23/2015
Electric Squeezebox Orchestra (17 pieces)
Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 630PM
$5.00
Sun, 8/23/2015
Dub Mission presents DJ Sep and Vinnie Esparza (Groove Merchant) **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
Free b4 930 $6 after
Sun, 8/23/2015
SUNDAY SESSIONS: Wil Blades with weekly guests for some straight JAZZ, NO CHASER!
Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, CA
http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php
Show: 930PM
FREE
Mon, 8/24/2015
Thee Oh-Sees plus White Mystery
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$19.00
Mon, 8/24/2015
MOTÖRHEAD, Saxon, Crobot
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events
Show: 8PM
$42.50-$55
Tues, 8/25/2015
Parlor Tricks
Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$5.00
Tues, 8/25/2015
Underground Nomads Tuesdays at F8 - Kytami, Amar | Gold Rush Belly Dance Showcase
F8, San Francisco, CA
https://undergroundnomads.wordpress.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$5/ Free before 9:30 IF YOU ASK
Tues, 8/25/2015
Atta Kid - Funk/Soul/New Orleans
Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, CA
http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php
Show: 10PM
$5.00
Tues, 8/25/2015
Jenny Hval / Briana Marela
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15.00
Wed, 8/26/2015
Grateful Dead Night: Stu Allen & Mars Hotel **WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 8PM
$13.00
Wed, 8/26/2015
KRIS LAGER BAND (guitarist of Indigenous) + JAKE NIELSEN's TRIPLE THREAT **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 915PM
$8.00
Wed, 8/26/2015
Thee Oh-Sees plus White Mystery
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$19.00
Wed, 8/26/2015
SMOKED OUT SOUL - FUNK & SOUL REMIX PARTY: RESIDENTS: ZEBUEL/ WILL MAGID / PAUL OLIPHANT / ENRIQUE PADILLIA w/Speicial Guests: Heaven Spacey (LA) (Live Set) **WIN TICKETS**
Monarch, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/events/451944858293390/
Show: 930PM
$5-$10
Wed, 8/26/2015
Heart
Mountain Winery , Saratoga, CA
http://www.mountainwinery.com/events
Show: 730PM
$49.50 - $119.50
Wed, 8/26/2015
SCOTT PEMBERTON TRIO
Zodiacs, Petaluma, CA
http://zodiacspetaluma.com/
Show: 9PM
FREE
Thurs, 8/27/2015
FOX STREET ALLSTARS (+ star guests) **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$12.00
Thurs, 8/27/2015
Hibbity Dibbity plus Paisano
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$15.00
Thurs, 8/27/2015
Daryl Hall & John Oates w/ special guest Mutlu
Ironstone Amphitheatre, Murphys, CA
http://www.ironstoneamphitheatre.net/
Show: 8PM
$48-$123
Thurs, 8/27/2015
Marc & the Casuals / The Donkeys / plus other special guests
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$18-$20
Fri, 8/28/2015
Persian Flamenco Master: Farzad Arjmand **WIN TICKETS**
20, San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 9PM
Fri, 8/28/2015
Trio Garufa - (Tango dance lesson at 8:30 pm) **WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 930PM
$10-$15
Fri, 8/28/2015
DUB MISSION EAST: residents DJ Sep, Maneesh the Twister, Vinnie Esparza and special guests spinning dub, roots reggae & dancehall/Every 4th Friday **WIN TICKETS**
Bissap Baobab, Oakland, CA
www.dubmission.com
Show: 10PM
$5.00
Fri, 8/28/2015
FOX STREET ALLSTARS (+ star guests) **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 930PM
$15.00
Fri, 8/28/2015
Room of Voices - Glow in the Dark Party! (Mingo Lewis -drums & Karissa Sapien - electronics) **WIN TICKETS**
Empress Theatre, Vallejo, CA
http://empresstheatre.org/events/
Show: 8PM
$15-$20
Fri, 8/28/2015
L7
Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theregencyballroom.com/
Show: 9PM
$27.50
Fri, 8/28/2015
Shuggie Otis **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$35-$40
Fri, 8/28/2015
JOHN SANTOS with ERNESTO OVIEDO
Yoshi's , Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM & 10PM
$27-$55
Fri, 8/28/2015
THE METERS EXPERIENCE presents THE ICONS OF FUNK feat. LEO NOCENTELLI & BERNIE WORRELL **WIN TICKETS**
Zodiacs, Petaluma, CA
http://zodiacspetaluma.com/
Show: 9PM
$25-$28
Sat, 8/29/2015
Ronkat Spearman & Katdelic
19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA
http://bands.19broadway.com/contact/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$10-$15
Sat, 8/29/2015
Mark St. Mary Louisiana Blues & Zydeco Band ) dance lesson with Cheryl McBride at 8:00 pm) **WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 9PM
$10-$15
Sat, 8/29/2015
Electric Squeezebox Orchestra & The Emerging Jazz Composer Competition Winners
Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 8PM
$15.00
Sat, 8/29/2015
Tony Glazer co-headlining with Bicicletas Por La Paz plus Aluna plus Fossil Fool
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15-$18
Sat, 8/29/2015
VINYL **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Novato, Novato, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/music-and-events/
Show: 9PM
$15.00
Sat, 8/29/2015
Scott Pemberton **WIN TICKETS**
Leo's, Oakland, CA
http://www.clubleos.com/
Show: 9PM
$8-$12
Sat, 8/29/2015
Black Uhuru, Lior Ben-Hur - EP Release Show **WIN TICKETS**
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$25.00
Sat, 8/29/2015
ERYKAH BADU
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events
Show: 8PM
$57.50 - $87.50
Sat, 8/29/2015
THE METERS EXPERIENCE presents THE ICONS OF FUNK feat. LEO NOCENTELLI & BERNIE WORRELL **WIN TICKETS**
Zodiacs, Petaluma, CA
http://zodiacspetaluma.com/
Show: 9PM
$25-$28
Sun, 8/30/2015
Return of the Cypher * Freestyle Hip-Hop * DJ Kevvy Kev * The Gemstone Band * FREE Party!
Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events
Show: 9PM
FREE
Sun, 8/30/2015
New Monsoon
Commons Beach, Tahoe City, CA
http://www.newmonsoon.com/event/concerts-on-commons-beach
Show: 3PM
FREE
Sun, 8/30/2015
Electric Squeezebox Orchestra CD Release Party for "Cheap Rent"
Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 630PM
$10.00
Sun, 8/30/2015
Dub Mission presents DJ Sep and special guest Zain (Kalx) **WIN TICKETS**
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
Free b4 930 $6 after
Sun, 8/30/2015
SUNDAY SESSIONS: Wil Blades with weekly guests for some straight JAZZ, NO CHASER!
Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, CA
http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php
Show: 930PM
FREE
Sun, 8/30/2015
Kid Rock Presents: First Kiss: Cheap Date Tour w/Kid Rock, Foreigner, Packway Handle Band
Shoreline AmphiTheatre, Mountain View, CA
http://www.livenation.com/venues/14489/shoreline-amphitheatre
Show: 645PM
$20.00
Thurs, 9/3/2015
Broun Fellinis present Cosmic Thursdays **WIN TICKETS**
Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$8-$10
Thurs, 9/3/2015
Lee "Scratch" Perry & Subatomic Sound System - DUB CHAMPIONS FESTIVAL
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$25.00
Fri, 9/4/2015
Red Devil Presents: Dramarama
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$18-$22
Sat, 9/5/2015
-LA GENTE- SON CHEVERE-
EL RIO, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elriosf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$10.00
Sat, 9/5/2015
Rockin' By The Bay! EDGAR WINTER, Gamma featuring Davey Pattison, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Chris Cain, Garageland Rodeo
Martinez Amphitheater , Martinez, CA
http://www.rockinbythebay.com/
Show: 12PM
$25-$50
Sat, 9/5/2015
The Fresh and Onlys (Record Release) / Kelley Stoltz / support tba
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15.00
Tues, 9/8/2015
Love, Oakalnd Residency: The Seshen, Kev Choice **WIN TICKETS**
Leo's, Oakland, CA
http://www.clubleos.com/
Show: 9PM
$8-$12
Wed, 9/9/2015
SMOKED OUT SOUL - FUNK & SOUL REMIX PARTY: RESIDENTS: ZEBUEL/ WILL MAGID / PAUL OLIPHANT / ENRIQUE PADILLIA w/Speicial Guests? **WIN TICKETS**
Monarch, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/events/451944858293390/
Show: 930PM
$5-$10
Wed, 9/9/2015
Social Distortion, Nikki Lane, Drag The River
The FOX, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
Show: 8PM
$35.00
Thurs, 9/10/2015
Broun Fellinis present Cosmic Thursdays **WIN TICKETS**
Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$8-$10
Thurs, 9/10/2015
Lewis Black
Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga, CA
http://montalvoarts.org/calendar/
Show: 730PM
$35.00 - $125.00
Fri, 9/11/2015
Dave Koz & Rick Braun with special guest Kenny Lattimore
Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga, CA
http://montalvoarts.org/calendar/
Show: 730PM
$39.50 - $125.00
Fri, 9/11/2015
A Very Special Evening With Dave Matthews Band - 2 SETS
Shoreline AmphiTheatre, Mountain View, CA
http://www.livenation.com/venues/14489/shoreline-amphitheatre
Show: 7PM
$40.50-$85
Fri, 9/11/2015
The California Honeydrops West Coast Honey Soul Review
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$22.50
Fri, 9/11/2015
THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events
Show: 8PM
$32.00 - $67.50
Sat, 9/12/2015
JOHN HIATT & THE COMBO AND THE TAJ MAHAL TRIO **WIN TICKETS**
Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
http://www.axs.com/events/277883/woody-allen-and-his-new-orleans-jazz-band-tickets?skin=regency&src=AEGLIVE_WREGYSFO030115VEN001
Show: 8PM
Sat, 9/12/2015
Russian River Jazz & Blues: Dave Koz, WAR, Kenny Lattimore, Kyle Eastwood
Russian River Jazz & Blues @ Johnson's Beach, Guerneville, CA
http://www.russianriverfestivals.com
Show: 12PM
$55-$190
Sat, 9/12/2015
The California Honeydrops
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$22.50
Wed, 8/12/2015
Grateful Dead Night: Stu Allen & Mars Hotel **WIN TICKETS** Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA http://www.ashkenaz.com/ Show: 8PM $13.00 Wed, 8/12/2015 AUGUST RESIDENCY:WATERSTRIDER, Jamie Riotto, Two Shed **WIN TICKETS** Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, CA http://brickandmortarmusic.com/shows.cfm Show: 9PM $10-$14 Wed, 8/12/2015 SMOKED OUT SOUL - FUNK & SOUL REMIX PARTY: RESIDENTS: ZEBUEL/ WILL MAGID / PAUL OLIPHANT / ENRIQUE PADILLIA w/Speicial Guests: Starship Connection (featuring B. Bravo & Teeko) **WIN TICKETS** Monarch, San Francisco, CA https://www.facebook.com/events/451944858293390/ Show: 930PM $5-$10 Thurs, 8/13/2015 Trio Balkan Strings - from Serbia **WIN TICKETS** Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA http://www.ashkenaz.com/ Show: 8PM $15.00 Thurs, 8/13/2015 Moonalice - SF Giants - Grateful Dead Tribute /Poster Artist: Chris Shaw AT&T Park- 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/sf/ticketing/group_special_events.jsp Show: 715PM $28-$115.50 Thurs, 8/13/2015 Cuban Cigar Crisis **WIN TICKETS** Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA http://www.docslabsf.com/ Show: 9PM $5.00 Thurs, 8/13/2015 Rex benefit honoring the 40th anniversary (August 13 2015/1975) of the Grateful Dead's historic "One From the Vault" performance w/Mark Karan, James Nash, Robin Sylvester, Neil Hampton, David Gans, "Totally Dead", plus Jason Crosby & Roger McNamee as "Doobie Decibel System" (DDS) with special guests (Original art poster by Alexandra Fischer/ Live streaming HD video of every performance free via DDSband.com) **WIN TICKETS** Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $20-$25 Thurs, 8/13/2015 Ziggy Marley / Steel Pulse Mountain Winery , Saratoga, CA http://www.mountainwinery.com/events Show: 730PM $50.50 - $100.50 Thurs, 8/13/2015 Brass Magic - FUTURE BRASS SERIES: Get Outta Your Seat! - Week I (dancefloor open) SFJAZZ Center, Joe Henderson LAB, San Francisco, CA http://sfjazz.org/events-calendar Show: 830PM & 10PM $15.00 Thurs, 8/13/2015 Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba -The Past and the Future Power of West African Rock on New Album and US Tour SFJAZZ Center, Miner Auditorium, San Francisco, CA http://sfjazz.org/events-calendar Show: 730PM $25-$65 Thurs, 8/13/2015 MINGO FISHTRAP **WIN TICKETS** Sierra Valley Lodge, Calpine, CA http://svl.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=205965&cart Show: 8PM $7-$10 Thurs, 8/13/2015 Vaud & the Villains - 19 Piece 1930s New Orleans Orchestra & Cabaret Show **WIN TICKETS** Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/ Show: 8PM $22-$25 Thurs, 8/13/2015 Afrofunk Experience, Broun Fellinis **WIN TICKETS** The Chapel, San Francisco, CA http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $15-$18 Thurs, 8/13/2015 The Wailers- TWO NIGHTS! **WIN TICKETS** The Independent, San Francisco, CA http://www.theindependentsf.com/ Show: 9PM $29.50 Fri, 8/14/2015 The Pine Leaf Boys (Cajun - from LouisianaCajun- dance lesson with Diana Castillo at 8:00 pm) **WIN TICKETS** Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA http://www.ashkenaz.com/ Show: 9PM $15-$18 Fri, 8/14/2015 Labyrinth Masquerade Ball XVIII: Costumes or Masks with Formal Wear are Mandatory! Biltmore Hotel , Los Angeles, CA http://labyrinthmasquerade.com/?utm_source=Labyrinth%20Masquerade%20%5B%20public%20%5D&utm_campaign=515dfd74a9-Labyrinth_July_12_Release&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4d620b442f-515dfd74a9-409039913 Show: 8PM $49-$320 Fri, 8/14/2015 FREEDY JOHNSTON, MINGO FISHTRAP, Leslie DiNicola **WIN TICKETS** Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, CA http://brickandmortarmusic.com/shows.cfm Show: 8PM $15-$20 Fri, 8/14/2015 The Crux, The Vivants, North Bay Hootenanny Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA http://www.docslabsf.com/ Show: 9PM $8.00 Fri, 8/14/2015 Snow Angel with special guest Zella Crane! EL RIO, San Francisco, CA http://www.elriosf.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM FREE & Fabulous! Fri, 8/14/2015 La Gente, Istanbul Connection and Special Guests Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php Show: 9PM $12.00 Fri, 8/14/2015 For The Funk of It: The Humidors, Polyrythmics, Sean Lehe and The Family Practice, Groovincible, The Bumptet, Groove Session + MORE! For The Funk of It Festival, Belden, CA http://www.ftffest.com Show: 5PM $35 / W/E Pass $115-$220 Fri, 8/14/2015 Midtown Social co-headlining with Kevin Never Talks plus Diamond Ortiz Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $15.00 Fri, 8/14/2015 DGIIN - french folk | gypsy | flamenco jazz.. + JUNK PARLOR **WIN TICKETS** Hopmonk Novato, Novato, CA http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/music-and-events/ Show: 9PM $10.00 Fri, 8/14/2015 Novalima **WIN TICKETS** Leo's, Oakland, CA http://www.clubleos.com/ Show: 9PM $20-$25 Fri, 8/14/2015 Chris Isaak Mountain Winery , Saratoga, CA http://www.mountainwinery.com/events Show: 730PM $49.50 - $99.50 Fri, 8/14/2015 THE BROTHERS COMATOSE: WELCOME TO COMATOPIA, A WEEKEND STRING SUMMIT HOSTED BY THE BROTHERS COMATOSE! **WIN TICKETS** Sierra Valley Lodge, Calpine, CA http://svl.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=205965&cart Show: 6PM $25.00 - $550 Fri, 8/14/2015 WELCOME TO COMATOPIA, A WEEKEND STRING SUMMIT HOSTED BY THE BROTHERS COMATOSE! - HOT BUTTERED RUM STRING BAND, Steve Poltz, Easy Leaves **WIN TICKETS** Sierra Valley Lodge, Calpine, CA http://svl.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=205965&cart Show: 8PM $25.00 - $550 Fri, 8/14/2015 Moonalice - Poster Artist: Dennis Loren Summer Concert Series @ Livorna Park, Alamo, CA http://www.moonalice.com/tour Show: 630PM FREE Fri, 8/14/2015 SambaDá **WIN TICKETS** Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $12-$15 Fri, 8/14/2015 The She's, Swiftumz, Smiles, Air Surgeon **WIN TICKETS** The Chapel, San Francisco, CA http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $15.00 Fri, 8/14/2015 The Wailers- TWO NIGHTS! The Independent, San Francisco, CA http://www.theindependentsf.com/ Show: 9PM $29.50 Fri, 8/14/2015 THE STONE FOXES & THE GRAIN **WIN TICKETS** Zodiacs, Petaluma, CA http://zodiacspetaluma.com/ Show: 9PM $7-$10 Sat, 8/15/2015 Caribbean Allstars - Reggae/Caribbean **WIN TICKETS** Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA http://www.ashkenaz.com/ Show: 930PM $10-$15 Sat, 8/15/2015 Labyrinth Masquerade Ball XVIII: Costumes or Masks with Formal Wear are Mandatory! Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, CA http://labyrinthmasquerade.com/?utm_source=Labyrinth%20Masquerade%20%5B%20public%20%5D&utm_campaign=515dfd74a9-Labyrinth_July_12_Release&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4d620b442f-515dfd74a9-409039913 Show: 8PM $49-$320 Sat, 8/15/2015 BUGABOO (AUSTIN, TX) + *JAY LANE, VICTOR LITTLE, SIKIRU ADEPOJO (MICKEY HART BAND), MONTI CARLO +*DJ K-OS* **WIN TICKETS** Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events Show: 930PM $15.00 Sat, 8/15/2015 PATRON SUMMER BBQ SERIES: THE MISSION SEVEN, Gringa, DJ Boogaloo Souldog Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, CA http://brickandmortarmusic.com/shows.cfm Show: 9PM FREE Sat, 8/15/2015 For The Funk of It: Swoop Unit, Mojo Green with Hornmageddon, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Moksha, Cherry Royale, Quick and Easy Boys, Swamp Zen + MORE! For The Funk of It Festival, Belden, CA http://www.ftffest.com Show: 12PM $55 / W/E Pass $115-$220 Sat, 8/15/2015 Kiwi Time plus Low Country Kingdom plus Le Vice plus Beautiful Machines Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/ Show: 8PM $15.00 Sat, 8/15/2015 An Evening With Jackson Browne Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA http://www.apeconcerts.com/venue_greekTheatre.cfm Show: 8PM $45-$89.50 Sat, 8/15/2015 DANNY CLICK - southern blues | rock.. + TBA **WIN TICKETS** Hopmonk Novato, Novato, CA http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/music-and-events/ Show: 9PM $20.00 Sat, 8/15/2015 Orquestra Buena Vista Social Club® -"Adios Tour" featuring Omara Portuondo, Eliades Ochoa, Guajiro Mirabal, Barbarito Torres, Jesús "Aguaje" Ramos Mountain Winery , Saratoga, CA http://www.mountainwinery.com/events Show: 730PM $49.50 - $89.50 Sat, 8/15/2015 MONOPHONICS, heyLove*, El Metate **WIN TICKETS** New Parish, Oakland, CA http://thenewparish.com/shows.cfm Show: 9PM $16-$20 Sat, 8/15/2015 Con Brio - Soul Power (dancefloor open) SFJAZZ Center, Joe Henderson LAB, San Francisco, CA http://sfjazz.org/events-calendar Show: 830PM & 10PM $20.00 Sat, 8/15/2015 Tinariwen- Tuareg Desert Blues SFJAZZ Center, Miner Auditorium, San Francisco, CA http://sfjazz.org/events-calendar Show: 7PM & 930PM $25-$75 Sat, 8/15/2015 WELCOME TO COMATOPIA, A WEEKEND STRING SUMMIT HOSTED BY THE BROTHERS COMATOSE! : THE BROTHERS COMATOSE, The Sam Chase, The Dixie Giants, Steve Poltz **WIN TICKETS** Sierra Valley Lodge, Calpine, CA http://svl.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=205965&cart Show: 8PM $25.00 - $550 Sat, 8/15/2015 American Aquarium **WIN TICKETS** Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $14-$17 Sat, 8/15/2015 Grace Potter, Rayland Baxter The FOX, Oakland, CA http://www.thefoxoakland.com/ Show: 8PM $35-$45 Sat, 8/15/2015 Novalima **WIN TICKETS** The Independent, San Francisco, CA http://www.theindependentsf.com/ Show: 9PM $18-$20 Sat, 8/15/2015 FUNK FEST 2015: GEORGE CLINTON, MAZE W/ FRANKIE BEVERLY & KURTIS BLOW Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Lincoln, CA http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004EA6DA9A493C?wt.mc_id=EML_NTF1005240_37[ta_list_button_buy_4_1 Show: 6PM $43-$110 Sat, 8/15/2015 LAGOS ROOTS - 17-piece afrobat ensemble Yoshi's , Oakland, CA http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/ Show: 10PM $17.00 Sat, 8/15/2015 ZIGABOO MODELISTE AND THE NEW AAHKESSTRA & POLYRHYTHMICS **WIN TICKETS** Zodiacs, Petaluma, CA http://zodiacspetaluma.com/ Show: 9PM $12-$15 Sun, 8/16/2015 Moonalice w/ Gigasaurus Rex, The Hangar Band & Dorothy Lane AnnaBananza -La Plaza Park, Cotati, CA http://www.moonalice.com/tour Show: 12PM FREE Sun, 8/16/2015 Return of the Cypher * Freestyle Hip-Hop * DJ Kevvy Kev * The Gemstone Band * FREE Party! Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events Show: 9PM FREE Sun, 8/16/2015 MYSTIC CIRCUS PRESENTS: THE RAG TAG REBEL CIRCUS **WIN TICKETS** Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, CA http://brickandmortarmusic.com/shows.cfm Show: 8PM $5-$10 Sun, 8/16/2015 Electric Squeezebox Orchestra (17 pieces) with Special Guest Grammy Nominated percussionist John Santos Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA http://www.docslabsf.com/ Show: 630PM $5.00 Sun, 8/16/2015 Dub Mission presents DJ Sep and special guest Jah Yzer (Jah Warrior Shelter/Royal Order Music) **WIN TICKETS** Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php Show: 9PM Free b4 930 $6 after Sun, 8/16/2015 For The Funk of It: The Motet , DoppleGang, City Of Trees Brass Band, The Nibble, Mingo Fishtrap, Big Sticky Mess, Dirty Revival, DJ Chango + MORE! For The Funk of It Festival, Belden, CA http://www.ftffest.com Show: 12PM $45 / W/E Pass $115-$220 Sun, 8/16/2015 SUNDAY SESSIONS: Wil Blades with weekly guests for some straight JAZZ, NO CHASER! Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, CA http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php Show: 930PM FREE Sun, 8/16/2015 Maze featuring Frankie Beverly Mountain Winery , Saratoga, CA http://www.mountainwinery.com/events Show: 730PM : $45.00 - $125.00 Sun, 8/16/2015 WELCOME TO COMATOPIA, A WEEKEND STRING SUMMIT HOSTED BY THE BROTHERS COMATOSE!: ALL STAR BRUNCH BLUEGRASS JAM HOSTED BY THE BROTHERS COMATOSE **WIN TICKETS** Sierra Valley Lodge, Calpine, CA http://svl.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=205965&cart Show: 12PM Show only available to ticketholders of Comatopia Friday and Saturday night shows. Sun, 8/16/2015 Talib Kweli, Zakiya Harris featuring Elephantine Stern Grove, San Francisco, CA http://www.sterngrove.org/home/concertsevents/78th-season/ Show: 2PM FREE Sun, 8/16/2015 Sean Lehe (PMW/Jelly Bread) and The Family Practice CD Release Party, Hodgie (admission includes a copy of Sean's new CD) **WIN TICKETS** Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM 10 (includes a copy of Sean's new CD) Mon, 8/17/2015 LEON RUSSELL Yoshi's , Oakland, CA http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/ Show: 8PM $39.00 Tues, 8/18/2015 Arun Luthra's Konnakol Jazz Project Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA http://www.docslabsf.com/ Show: 9PM $10.00 Tues, 8/18/2015 Underground Nomads Tuesdays at F8 - Santero | Shondell, Amberetta, Shanti Bardot, Tessera, Lady G Schmidt, Yvonne Michelle, Motherlode F8, San Francisco, CA https://undergroundnomads.wordpress.com/calendar/ Show: 8PM $5/ Free before 9:30 IF YOU ASK Tues, 8/18/2015 Michael Franti & Spearhead- Once A Day Tour Mountain Winery , Saratoga, CA http://www.mountainwinery.com/events Show: 730PM $45.00 - $85.00 Tues, 8/18/2015 LEON RUSSELL Yoshi's , Oakland, CA http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/ Show: 8PM $39.00 Wed, 8/19/2015 Grateful Dead Night: Stu Allen & Mars Hotel **WIN TICKETS** Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA http://www.ashkenaz.com/ Show: 8PM $13.00 Wed, 8/19/2015 *SOUL TRAIN REVIVAL* featuring: Ziek McCarter **WIN TICKETS** Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events Show: 930PM $7.00 Wed, 8/19/2015 AUGUST RESIDENCY: WATERSTRIDER, Milck, Alycia Lang **WIN TICKETS** Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, CA http://brickandmortarmusic.com/shows.cfm Show: 9PM $10-$14 Wed, 8/19/2015 VETIVER **WIN TICKETS** Sierra Valley Lodge, Calpine, CA http://svl.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=205965&cart Show: 8PM $10-$15 Wed, 8/19/2015 Union Square LIVE: Moonalice Union Square , San Francisco, CA http://unionsquarelive.org/events/ Show: 6PM FREE Thurs, 8/20/2015 Community Benefit Night: Very Jerry 5- An All-Star Tribute to Jerry Garcia **WIN TICKETS** Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA http://www.ashkenaz.com/ Show: 830PM $15-$18 Thurs, 8/20/2015 Gurkestra, Diana Gameros Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA http://www.docslabsf.com/ Show: 9PM $10.00 Thurs, 8/20/2015 PLANET BOOTY, Dirty Revival, HiScores, DJ Jaysonik **WIN TICKETS** New Parish, Oakland, CA http://thenewparish.com/shows.cfm Show: 9PM $10-$15 Thurs, 8/20/2015 Legendary singer-songwriter: RICHIE FURAY, The Empty Pockets Yoshi's , Oakland, CA http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/ Show: 8PM $34-$63 Fri, 8/21/2015 Don Carlos with Dub Vision plus Reggae Angels **WIN TICKETS** Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA http://www.ashkenaz.com/ Show: 930PM $25-$30 Fri, 8/21/2015 ANGELO MOORE AND THE BRAND NEW STEP Plus guests, TBA! DNA LOUNGE, San Francisco, CA https://www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2015/07-29.html Show: 830PM $13-$15 Fri, 8/21/2015 "SWEAT" Featuring DJ Jeremy Black & DJ J. Gibson Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA http://www.docslabsf.com/ Show: 9PM $5.00 Fri, 8/21/2015 Jordan & the RituaL, The Humidors & Mickelson(full band) **WIN TICKETS** Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM Fri, 8/21/2015 Monophonics- Funk & Psychedelic Soul Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz , CA http://www.moesalley.com/calendar.php Show: 9PM $15-$20 Fri, 8/21/2015 T SISTERS, FRONT COUNTRY **WIN TICKETS** Sierra Valley Lodge, Calpine, CA http://svl.tunestub.com/event.cfm?id=205965&cart Show: 8PM $10-$15 Fri, 8/21/2015 LOOSE CANNON STRING BANG feat. VINCE HERMAN (LEFTOVER SALMON) with ONE GRASS, TWO GRASS **WIN TICKETS** Zodiacs, Petaluma, CA http://zodiacspetaluma.com/ Show: 9PM $15-$20 Sat, 8/22/2015 The Mother Truckers !! 19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA http://bands.19broadway.com/contact/calendar/ Show: 9PM $15-$20 Sat, 8/22/2015 *IKE STUBBLEFIELD* (Grammy B3 Legend) w/ Jay Lane (Primus)...+ EL METATE **WIN TICKETS** Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA http://www.boomboomroom.com/ Show: 930PN $18.00 Sat, 8/22/2015 MOTHERHIPS (2 SETS!!) PLUS A SPECIAL OPENING ACOUSTIC SET BY MOTHERHIPS **WIN TICKETS** Hopmonk Sebastapol, Sebastopol, CA http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/ Show: 9PM $20.00 Sat, 8/22/2015 Bells Atlas, Makeunder, Fell Runner **WIN TICKETS** Leo's, Oakland, CA http://www.clubleos.com/ Show: 9PM $8-$12 Sat, 8/22/2015 Joe Bonamassa - Three Kings Tour Shoreline AmphiTheatre, Mountain View, CA http://www.livenation.com/venues/14489/shoreline-amphitheatre Show: 8PM $79-139.50 Sat, 8/22/2015 Monophonics, Gene Washington and the Ironsides **WIN TICKETS** Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $20-$25 Sat, 8/22/2015 An Evening with Petty Theft: San Francisco Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers **WIN TICKETS** The Chapel, San Francisco, CA http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $16-$18 Sat, 8/22/2015 Jill Scott, BJ The Chicago Kid The FOX, Oakland, CA http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php Show: 8PM $59.50-$119.50 Sat, 8/22/2015 BIG BROTHER & THE HOLDING COMPANY with PAMELA PARKER & THE KINGS **WIN TICKETS** Zodiacs, Petaluma, CA http://zodiacspetaluma.com/ Show: 9PM $15-$20 Sun, 8/23/2015 Return of the Cypher * Freestyle Hip-Hop * DJ Kevvy Kev * The Gemstone Band * FREE Party! Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events Show: 9PM FREE Sun, 8/23/2015 Electric Squeezebox Orchestra (17 pieces) Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA http://www.docslabsf.com/ Show: 630PM $5.00 Sun, 8/23/2015 Dub Mission presents DJ Sep and Vinnie Esparza (Groove Merchant) **WIN TICKETS** Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php Show: 9PM Free b4 930 $6 after Sun, 8/23/2015 SUNDAY SESSIONS: Wil Blades with weekly guests for some straight JAZZ, NO CHASER! Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, CA http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php Show: 930PM FREE Mon, 8/24/2015 Thee Oh-Sees plus White Mystery Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/ Show: 8PM $19.00 Mon, 8/24/2015 MOTÖRHEAD, Saxon, Crobot The Warfield, San Francisco, CA http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events Show: 8PM $42.50-$55 Tues, 8/25/2015 Parlor Tricks Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA http://www.docslabsf.com/ Show: 9PM $5.00 Tues, 8/25/2015 Underground Nomads Tuesdays at F8 - Kytami, Amar | Gold Rush Belly Dance Showcase F8, San Francisco, CA https://undergroundnomads.wordpress.com/calendar/ Show: 8PM $5/ Free before 9:30 IF YOU ASK Tues, 8/25/2015 Atta Kid - Funk/Soul/New Orleans Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, CA http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php Show: 10PM $5.00 Tues, 8/25/2015 Jenny Hval / Briana Marela The Chapel, San Francisco, CA http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $15.00 Wed, 8/26/2015 Grateful Dead Night: Stu Allen & Mars Hotel **WIN TICKETS** Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA http://www.ashkenaz.com/ Show: 8PM $13.00 Wed, 8/26/2015 KRIS LAGER BAND (guitarist of Indigenous) + JAKE NIELSEN's TRIPLE THREAT **WIN TICKETS** Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events Show: 915PM $8.00 Wed, 8/26/2015 Thee Oh-Sees plus White Mystery Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/ Show: 8PM $19.00 Wed, 8/26/2015 SMOKED OUT SOUL - FUNK & SOUL REMIX PARTY: RESIDENTS: ZEBUEL/ WILL MAGID / PAUL OLIPHANT / ENRIQUE PADILLIA w/Speicial Guests: Heaven Spacey (LA) (Live Set) **WIN TICKETS** Monarch, San Francisco, CA https://www.facebook.com/events/451944858293390/ Show: 930PM $5-$10 Wed, 8/26/2015 Heart Mountain Winery , Saratoga, CA http://www.mountainwinery.com/events Show: 730PM $49.50 - $119.50 Wed, 8/26/2015 SCOTT PEMBERTON TRIO Zodiacs, Petaluma, CA http://zodiacspetaluma.com/ Show: 9PM FREE Thurs, 8/27/2015 FOX STREET ALLSTARS (+ star guests) **WIN TICKETS** Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events Show: 930PM $12.00 Thurs, 8/27/2015 Hibbity Dibbity plus Paisano Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/ Show: 8PM $15.00 Thurs, 8/27/2015 Daryl Hall & John Oates w/ special guest Mutlu Ironstone Amphitheatre, Murphys, CA http://www.ironstoneamphitheatre.net/ Show: 8PM $48-$123 Thurs, 8/27/2015 Marc & the Casuals / The Donkeys / plus other special guests The Chapel, San Francisco, CA http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $18-$20 Fri, 8/28/2015 Persian Flamenco Master: Farzad Arjmand **WIN TICKETS** 20, San Francisco, CA http://www.docslabsf.com/ Show: 9PM Fri, 8/28/2015 Trio Garufa - (Tango dance lesson at 8:30 pm) **WIN TICKETS** Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA http://www.ashkenaz.com/ Show: 930PM $10-$15 Fri, 8/28/2015 DUB MISSION EAST: residents DJ Sep, Maneesh the Twister, Vinnie Esparza and special guests spinning dub, roots reggae & dancehall/Every 4th Friday **WIN TICKETS** Bissap Baobab, Oakland, CA www.dubmission.com Show: 10PM $5.00 Fri, 8/28/2015 FOX STREET ALLSTARS (+ star guests) **WIN TICKETS** Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events Show: 930PM $15.00 Fri, 8/28/2015 Room of Voices - Glow in the Dark Party! (Mingo Lewis -drums & Karissa Sapien - electronics) **WIN TICKETS** Empress Theatre, Vallejo, CA http://empresstheatre.org/events/ Show: 8PM $15-$20 Fri, 8/28/2015 L7 Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA http://www.theregencyballroom.com/ Show: 9PM $27.50 Fri, 8/28/2015 Shuggie Otis **WIN TICKETS** Sweetwater Music Hall, MIll Valley, CA http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $35-$40 Fri, 8/28/2015 JOHN SANTOS with ERNESTO OVIEDO Yoshi's , Oakland, CA http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/ Show: 8PM & 10PM $27-$55 Fri, 8/28/2015 THE METERS EXPERIENCE presents THE ICONS OF FUNK feat. LEO NOCENTELLI & BERNIE WORRELL **WIN TICKETS** Zodiacs, Petaluma, CA http://zodiacspetaluma.com/ Show: 9PM $25-$28 Sat, 8/29/2015 Ronkat Spearman & Katdelic 19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA http://bands.19broadway.com/contact/calendar/ Show: 9PM $10-$15 Sat, 8/29/2015 Mark St. Mary Louisiana Blues & Zydeco Band ) dance lesson with Cheryl McBride at 8:00 pm) **WIN TICKETS** Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA http://www.ashkenaz.com/ Show: 9PM $10-$15 Sat, 8/29/2015 Electric Squeezebox Orchestra & The Emerging Jazz Composer Competition Winners Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA http://www.docslabsf.com/ Show: 8PM $15.00 Sat, 8/29/2015 Tony Glazer co-headlining with Bicicletas Por La Paz plus Aluna plus Fossil Fool Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA http://www.slimspresents.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $15-$18 Sat, 8/29/2015 VINYL **WIN TICKETS** Hopmonk Novato, Novato, CA http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/music-and-events/ Show: 9PM $15.00 Sat, 8/29/2015 Scott Pemberton **WIN TICKETS** Leo's, Oakland, CA http://www.clubleos.com/ Show: 9PM $8-$12 Sat, 8/29/2015 Black Uhuru, Lior Ben-Hur - EP Release Show **WIN TICKETS** The Independent, San Francisco, CA http://www.theindependentsf.com/ Show: 9PM $25.00 Sat, 8/29/2015 ERYKAH BADU The Warfield, San Francisco, CA http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events Show: 8PM $57.50 - $87.50 Sat, 8/29/2015 THE METERS EXPERIENCE presents THE ICONS OF FUNK feat. LEO NOCENTELLI & BERNIE WORRELL **WIN TICKETS** Zodiacs, Petaluma, CA http://zodiacspetaluma.com/ Show: 9PM $25-$28 Sun, 8/30/2015 Return of the Cypher * Freestyle Hip-Hop * DJ Kevvy Kev * The Gemstone Band * FREE Party! Boom Boom Room, San Francisco, CA http://www.boomboomtickets.com/events Show: 9PM FREE Sun, 8/30/2015 New Monsoon Commons Beach, Tahoe City, CA http://www.newmonsoon.com/event/concerts-on-commons-beach Show: 3PM FREE Sun, 8/30/2015 Electric Squeezebox Orchestra CD Release Party for "Cheap Rent" Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA http://www.docslabsf.com/ Show: 630PM $10.00 Sun, 8/30/2015 Dub Mission presents DJ Sep and special guest Zain (Kalx) **WIN TICKETS** Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php Show: 9PM Free b4 930 $6 after Sun, 8/30/2015 SUNDAY SESSIONS: Wil Blades with weekly guests for some straight JAZZ, NO CHASER! Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, CA http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php Show: 930PM FREE Sun, 8/30/2015 Kid Rock Presents: First Kiss: Cheap Date Tour w/Kid Rock, Foreigner, Packway Handle Band Shoreline AmphiTheatre, Mountain View, CA http://www.livenation.com/venues/14489/shoreline-amphitheatre Show: 645PM $20.00 Thurs, 9/3/2015 Broun Fellinis present Cosmic Thursdays **WIN TICKETS** Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA http://www.docslabsf.com/ Show: 9PM $8-$10 Thurs, 9/3/2015 Lee "Scratch" Perry & Subatomic Sound System - DUB CHAMPIONS FESTIVAL The Independent, San Francisco, CA http://www.theindependentsf.com/ Show: 9PM $25.00 Fri, 9/4/2015 Red Devil Presents: Dramarama The Chapel, San Francisco, CA http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $18-$22 Sat, 9/5/2015 -LA GENTE- SON CHEVERE- EL RIO, San Francisco, CA http://www.elriosf.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $10.00 Sat, 9/5/2015 Rockin' By The Bay! EDGAR WINTER, Gamma featuring Davey Pattison, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Chris Cain, Garageland Rodeo Martinez Amphitheater , Martinez, CA http://www.rockinbythebay.com/ Show: 12PM $25-$50 Sat, 9/5/2015 The Fresh and Onlys (Record Release) / Kelley Stoltz / support tba The Chapel, San Francisco, CA http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $15.00 Tues, 9/8/2015 Love, Oakalnd Residency: The Seshen, Kev Choice **WIN TICKETS** Leo's, Oakland, CA http://www.clubleos.com/ Show: 9PM $8-$12 Wed, 9/9/2015 SMOKED OUT SOUL - FUNK & SOUL REMIX PARTY: RESIDENTS: ZEBUEL/ WILL MAGID / PAUL OLIPHANT / ENRIQUE PADILLIA w/Speicial Guests? **WIN TICKETS** Monarch, San Francisco, CA https://www.facebook.com/events/451944858293390/ Show: 930PM $5-$10 Wed, 9/9/2015 Social Distortion, Nikki Lane, Drag The River The FOX, Oakland, CA http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php Show: 8PM $35.00 Thurs, 9/10/2015 Broun Fellinis present Cosmic Thursdays **WIN TICKETS** Doc's Lab, San Francisco, CA http://www.docslabsf.com/ Show: 9PM $8-$10 Thurs, 9/10/2015 Lewis Black Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga, CA http://montalvoarts.org/calendar/ Show: 730PM $35.00 - $125.00 Fri, 9/11/2015 Dave Koz & Rick Braun with special guest Kenny Lattimore Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga, CA http://montalvoarts.org/calendar/ Show: 730PM $39.50 - $125.00 Fri, 9/11/2015 A Very Special Evening With Dave Matthews Band - 2 SETS Shoreline AmphiTheatre, Mountain View, CA http://www.livenation.com/venues/14489/shoreline-amphitheatre Show: 7PM $40.50-$85 Fri, 9/11/2015 The California Honeydrops West Coast Honey Soul Review The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA http://thefillmore.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $22.50 Fri, 9/11/2015 THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW The Warfield, San Francisco, CA http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events Show: 8PM $32.00 - $67.50 Sat, 9/12/2015 JOHN HIATT & THE COMBO AND THE TAJ MAHAL TRIO **WIN TICKETS** Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA http://www.axs.com/events/277883/woody-allen-and-his-new-orleans-jazz-band-tickets?skin=regency&src=AEGLIVE_WREGYSFO030115VEN001 Show: 8PM Sat, 9/12/2015 Russian River Jazz & Blues: Dave Koz, WAR, Kenny Lattimore, Kyle Eastwood Russian River Jazz & Blues @ Johnson's Beach, Guerneville, CA http://www.russianriverfestivals.com Show: 12PM $55-$190 Sat, 9/12/2015 The California Honeydrops The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA http://thefillmore.com/calendar/ Show: 9PM $22.50
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