Friday, January 27, 2017

BISS 1.26.17 : DUSTBOWL REVIVAL / RONKAT / RAILROAD EARTH / DANGERATE / KARL DENSON /JAZZ MAFIA / ICEBREAKER'S BALL / SURREALISTIC SUPERJAM

Happy Sunny Thursday BISS Listers!
Here in California we're always in need of rain but does it all have to come pouring down like it did last week? Don't we all agree that it's much nicer when it's bright and sunshiney out there. I think I might even wanna get out of the house and go for a drive...
I'd go for a walk if I could but it's gonna have to be a drive. (Don't ask.)

Maybe I will head North over the Golden Gate Bridge... I could be down to hang out in Marin for a bit. I really wouldn't mind catching Dustbowl Revival at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley (**WIN TICKETS**). Then  again, maybe I'll just continue on past Marin and on to Novato to see METALACHI at Hopmonk Novato (**WIN TICKETS**). For those of you who wanna get funky in the East Bay, my friends, RONKAT & KATDELIC With special guest Harold Day and the Experience are at Yoshi's .

Friday, is the first of a three night run for Railroad Earth at The Fillmore. Have you been spreading the word about this in order to be entered for a chance to  **WIN TICKETS** for ALL THREE nights? Well, get on it!  We're talking Railroad Earth with Jon Stickley Trio on Friday, Hot Buttered Rum on Saturday, & Poor Man's Whiskey on Sunday. If you haven't been sharing like crazy, you still have chance to win 2 tickets for ONE of the 3 nights of Railroad Earth at The Fillmore this weekend! Check the "HOW WIN TICKETS" section below to find out how.

Friday night, here in the city, DANGERATE: SF's Hottest Funk Jazz Rock Instrumental Quintet of teenagers is playing for Free at Ocean Ale House from 7-9:30. That leaves you plenty of time to catch Kings of Leon with Deerhunter at Bill Graham Civic or Kitchen Dwellers co-headlining with Gipsy Moon at Great American Music Hall (**WIN TICKETS**).

Up north  on Friday night, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe w/ Phil Lesh is at Terrapin Crossroads and
LANTZ LAZWELL & THE VIBE TRIBE is at Hopmonk Sebastopol (**WIN TICKETS**). In the East Bay at one of my favorite little venues, Ghost-Note featuring members of Snarky Puppy & Prince) is playing at Ivy Room (**WIN TICKETS**).

On Saturday, aside from RRE with HBR at The Fillmore, which I already mentioned, all of my Best fo BISS picks are all here in the city.  JELLYBREAD is playing just across the street at Boom Boom Room  (**WIN TICKETS**).  Jazz Mafia plays Miles Davis's Birth of the Cool at SF JAZZ - Joe Hendreson Lab for the SFJAZZ Hotplate Festival. Grateful Bluegrass Boys w/ special guest Matt Eakle plus Kate Gaffney Band is at Slim's (**WIN TICKETS**). HUSHconcerts and The Janky Barge present: ICEBREAKERS BALL w/ DJ Icey, DJ Zach Moore, Motion Potion, Shouts!, Matt Haze, Phleck, Snarkle, Flytrap, Beato, Illalien, & Chuck Jones are at The Great Northern (**WIN TICKETS**).

Sunday, if you still haven't made it out for Railroad Earth at The Fillmore, this is your third and final chance. With ...Poor Man's Whiskey

Monday night, Cochrane McMillan from Tea Leaf Green is playing with his friends: Avi Vinocur, Scott Padden, and Jeremy Lyon, Omar Velasco, Wyndham & Lola Kirke at Ivy Room (**WIN TICKETS**).

On Tuesday, the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love kicks off at The Fillmore with The SURREALISTIC SUPERJAM saluting the 1967 release of SF alumni Jefferson Airplane's iconic album Surrealistic Pillow with members of ALO, Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers, Jefferson Starship, Phil Lesh & Friends, Midnight North, and Moonalice plus special guests!

Before I leave you to read on and find out about the rest of the shows going on in the bay area, I want to tell you about MY friend and friend of BISS, Linda Kelly's (author of "Deadheads") launch of a new hyper-local news magazine delivering information, events, interviews & conversations about The Haight through print, web & social. She's the Managing Editor & it's already available online at https://www.facebook.com/HaightStreetVoice/  and will be hot off the press (yes, in print) on a newsstand near you in February 2017.

And here's one for you Casey...

E-Flat walks into a bar. The bartender says, "Sorry, we don't serve minors"





UPCOMING FEATURED SHOWS

1/31/2017 : SURREALISTIC SUPERJAM, SF Summer of Love 50th Anniversary Concert - saluting the 50th Anniversary of the Summer Of Love & SF's own Jefferson Airplane's release of the iconic album Surrealistic Pillow with members of ALO, Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers, Jefferson Starship, Phil Lesh & Friends, Midnight North, and Moonalice plus special guests! at The Fillmore
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/

2/4/2017 : THE MOTET: Presented by Jambase with Skerik's Bandalabra at The Fillmore  **WIN TICKETS**

2/8/2017*PAMELA PARKER* A New Residency! FREEEE! [Door Prizes, Pamela Parker Cocktails + More!] at Boom Boom Room
http://www.boomboomroom.com/tickets-schedule/

2/17/17 : Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at The Independent **WIN TICKETS**

2/24/2017 : THE MOTHER HIPS at New Parish **WIN TICKETS**


 

**************  
Why?
B.I.S.S.!!!
#seeyouattheshows
***************   
 
**************   
HOW TO WIN TICKETS: 
*CHOOSE ONE (or more) of the contest questions below and send your answer(s) in an email to biss@bisslist.com with the show & date for the show you want to win in the subject line.

*Be sure to request a show that says **WIN TICKETS** next to it.  
*Ticket winners are selected & notified via email the week of the show based on BEST responses.
 
1)  Why do you subscribe to The BISS List? 
2) Send us one email address for a new subscriber. It must be a NEW subscriber. And they must WANT to be added!! 
3) Why should you represent for BISS crew at this show? 
4) Participate in the DIGITAL STREET TEAM: Share & repost shows from the BISS List related pages on Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites. Most & best posts could win you a pair of tickets!!  (based on visibility, tags, content)
***************    
We are also announcing shows and giveaways on Twitter & Facebook every day!! So follow us and WIN more tickets!! 
Like us on Facebook
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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 and in text format 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
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FULL BISS GOOGLE CALENDAR: http://ht.ly/em4F300onAX
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
METALACHI- AN EVENING WITH 2 SETS !  **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Novato, Novato, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/music-and-events/
Show: 8PM
$15
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD**WIN TICKETS**
Social Hall SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.socialhallsf.com/events/all
Show: 8PM
$16-$18
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
The Dustbowl Revival, Quiles & Cloud**WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$17-$20
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
Devendra Banhart with Vetiver
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$35
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
RONKAT & KATDELIC With special guest Harold Day and the Experience
Yoshi's , Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$22-$27
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
Sutter Street Quartet featuring Wil Blades, Jeff Marrs, Jason Muscat, Adam Shulman**WIN TICKETS**
Doc's Lab , San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 8PM
$15
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
Tony Glaser, Groove Session
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$10
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
RYSE Presents: RYSE Center Fundraiser featuring Emily Afton, RYSE, Jamileh Ebrahimi, Sara Kershnar**WIN TICKETS**
Ivy Room, Albany, CA
http://ivyroom.ticketfly.com/
Show: 8PM
$10-$20
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
Bay Area Big Bands: Electric Squeezebox Orchestra/ Tommy Igoe Groove Conspiracy
SF JAZZ - Miner Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
https://www.sfjazz.org/events-calendar
Show: 730PM
$35

Thurs, 1/26/2017
Phil Lesh and The Terrapin Family Band play 1977 - featuring Ross James, Alex Koford, and Grahame Lesh along with many special guests  
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, Ca
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/
Show: 730PM
$77
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents Record Release Show with Once and Future Band, Kelley Stoltz, Dirty Ghosts, DJ Frankie (Frankie Koeller from Papercuts)**WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
The She's, Terry Malts, Meat Market
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 8PM
$12-$14
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
Tribal Seeds, Raging Fyah, Nattlie Rize**WIN TICKETS**
The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley, CA
http://www.theuctheatre.org/
Show: 8PM
$27.50
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Kings of Leon, Deerhunter
Bill Graham Civic , San Francisco, CA
http://apeconcerts.com/events/kings-of-leon/
Show: 8PM
$69.50/SOLD OUT
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Kitchen Dwellers co-headlining with Gipsy Moon**WIN TICKETS**
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/events/month/
Show: 9PM
$15
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
LANTZ LAZWELL & THE VIBE TRIBE**WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastopol, Sebastopol, CA
http://hopmonk-sebastopol.ticketfly.com/
Show: 9PM
$10
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Ghost-Note (featuring members of Snarky Puppy, Dumstaphunk, Prince)  **WIN TICKETS**
Ivy Room, Albany, CA
http://ivyroom.ticketfly.com/
Show: 9PM
$10-$14
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
DANGERATE: SF's Hotest Funk Jazz Rock Instrumental Quintet! Free! All Ages!
Ocean Ale House, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/events/175961009550410/
Show: 7PM
FREE
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe w/ Phil Lesh  
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, Ca
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/
Show: 8PM
$35
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Railroad Earth, Jon Stickley Trio**WIN TICKETS**
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$27.50
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Mystic Roots Band CD Release Party**WIN TICKETS**
19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA
http://bands.19broadway.com/contact/calendar/
Show: 930PM
$10-$15
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Funky Fridays Presents: Mystery School Dance**WIN TICKETS**
Balancoire, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/FunkyFridaysSF/
Show: 10PM
$10
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Pamela Parker with LIGHT theBand
Bocci's Cellar, Santa Cruz, CA
http://www.pamelaparkermusic.com/shows
Show:
8PM
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
*DEAD BUTTERED WHEEL* (ft Dave Lockhart & Brian Huston of Dead Winter Carpenters, Erik Yates of Hot Buttered Rum, Jonny Mojo of Achilles Wheel) * [Music From 9pm-3am (+*VINTAGE BOB*)**WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room , San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomroom.com/tickets-schedule/
Show: 9PM
$10
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
The Beatnuts, Big Pooh, Termanology**WIN TICKETS**
New Parish, Oakland, CA
http://www.thenewparish.com/
Show: 9PM
$16-$20
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
*JELLYBREAD* (+ *No Small Children* + DJ Kevvy Kev)**WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room , San Francisco, Ca
http://www.boomboomroom.com/tickets-schedule/
Show: 9PM
$12
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
SFJAZZ Hotplate Festival: Jazz Mafia plays Miles Davis's  Birth of the Cool
SF JAZZ - Joe Hendreson Lab, San Francisco, CA
https://www.sfjazz.org/events-calendar
Show: 8PM & 930PM
$20-$25
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
Grateful Bluegrass Boys w/ special guest Matt Eakle, Kate Gaffney Band  **WIN TICKETS**
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/events/month/
Show: 9PM
$16-$19
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
Railroad Earth, Hot Buttered Rum**WIN TICKETS**
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$27.50
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
HUSHconcerts and The Janky Barge present: ICEBREAKERS BALL w/ DJ Icey, DJ Zach Moore, Motion Potion, Shouts!, Matt Haze, Phleck, Snarkle, Flytrap, Beato, Illalien, Chuck Jones (NVO DJs)**WIN TICKETS**
The Great Northern, San Francisco, CA
http://www.hushconcerts.com/calendar/
Show: 930Pm
$15-$20
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
Seratones, The Bribes**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, Ca
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$15
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
ROYAL JELLY JIVE, MARTY O'REILLY**WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastopol, Sebastopol, CA
http://hopmonk-sebastopol.ticketfly.com/
Show: 9PM
$12- $15
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
Actual Wolf, Moonshine Maybelline, Brian Mello**WIN TICKETS**
Ivy Room, Albany, CA
http://ivyroom.ticketfly.com/
Show: 9PM
$12-$15
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
AFRICAN DANCE PARTY: Baba Ken Okulolo & THE WEST AFRICAN HIGHLIFE BAND - Dance Instruction, Live Music, Food, Drink and Dance Party!
Osher Marin Kanbar Center for Performing Arts, San Rafael, Ca
http://www.marinjcc.org/events/2017/01/28/performing-arts/winter-nights-an-african-dance-party/76151/
Show: 8PM
$22-$25
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
Big Blu Soul Revue
Smiley's Schooner Saloon, Bolinas, CA
http://ticketf.ly/2gloqn4
Show: 9PM
$10
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
Robert Earl Keen, David Luning
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$55-$60/SOLD OUT
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents The Donkeys, Extra Classic, Dollie Barnes  **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$18-$20
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
Lydia Loveless
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$18 ADV - $20 DOOR
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
ST. PAULI PRESENTS: PEPPER & LESS THAN JAKE, Red City Radio, Kash'd Out
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events
Show: 730Pm
$25-$35
 
Sun, 1/29/2017
Railroad Earth with Poor Man's Whiskey**WIN TICKETS**
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$27.50
 
Sun, 1/29/2017
Wil Bladesfor "Sunday Sessions" With weekly guests for some straight JAZZ, NO CHASER!
Madrone Art Bar , Napa, CA
http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php
Show: 930PM
FREE
 
Sun, 1/29/2017
FREE Record Release Show with Lumanation -2 full sets of entire album, select covers, and some very special guests
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 6PM
FREE
 
Sun, 1/29/2017
"STORIES & SONGS" IN THE GRATE ROOM W/ PHIL LESH & THE CAMP TERRAPIN BAND: FT. LEBO, STEVE PILE, & CMAC
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, Ca
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/
Show: 3PM
 
Sun, 1/29/2017
Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls, John K. Samson, Arkells, Will Varley  **WIN TICKETS**
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events
Show: 645PM
$26-$36
 
Mon, 1/30/2017
Cochrane McMillan (Tea Leaf Green) & Friends featuring Avi Vinocur, Scott Padden, and Jeremy Lyon, Omar Velasco, Wyndham & Lola Kirke**WIN TICKETS**
Ivy Room, Albany, CA
http://ivyroom.ticketfly.com/
Show: 8PM
$10
 
Tues, 1/31/2017
SURREALISTIC SUPERJAM, SF Summer of Love 50th Anniversary Concert - saluting the 50th Anniversary of the Summer Of Love & SF's own Jefferson Airplane's release of the iconic album Surrealistic Pillow with members of ALO, Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers, Jefferson Starship, Phil Lesh & Friends, Midnight North, and Moonalice plus special guests!  
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: $20
 
Tues, 1/31/2017
Tom Rigney & Flambeau- Cajun/Zydeco dance lesson at 8:00 pm; Show at 8:30 pm**WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 830PM
$12
 
Tues, 1/31/2017
Foreign Talks , Maya Hall, Joel Alan Taylor**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 8PM
$10-$12
 
Tues, 1/31/2017
Underground Nomads (Belly/Tribal Dance Performance sets 930 & 10): 5th Tuesday Benefit + Millie's Birthday | Rafael | Salimpour School, Evelyn Renee, Laura Elisabeth, Millie Rose
F8, San Francisco, CA
https://undergroundnomads.wordpress.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$5-$10
 
Tues, 1/31/2017
STEPPIN w/Oscar Myers - finest boogaloo, soul, jazz, funk
Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, CA
http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
FREE
 
Wed, 2/1/2017
Great American Taxi**WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$16-$18
 
Wed, 2/1/2017
ALO- Tour De Amor XI
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz, CA
http://www.moesalley.com/
Show: 830PM
$20-$25
 
Wed, 2/1/2017
Leopold And His Fiction, Down and Outlaws, Shadow The Wild
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 8PM
$12-$15
 
Thurs, 2/2/2017
(((Folk Yeah Presents))): Bill Callahan (alias Smog), Richard Osborn**WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$28-$33 SOLD OUT!

**TO SEE THE FULL BISS CALENDAR OF SHOWS, GO TO WWW.BISSLIST.COM AND SCROLL DOWN TO CHECK OUT THE GOOGLE CALENDAR WITH ALL THE SHOWS WE LIKE AS FAR OUT AS WE CAN FIND THEM!!

Friday, January 20, 2017

BISS 01.18.17 : The NTH POWER / BREAKIN BREAD / WIL BLADES / EDWARDIAN FAIRE AND BALL / LUCINDA WILLIAMS / TALIB KWELI

Happy Rainy Week BISS Listers!  What could be a better way to get out of the rain then to get inside to dance?I am still down for the count but hoping to make it out to at least one of the following shows this weekend... In the meantime, get out there and see some of these shows for me!!  Sorry to be so short and to the point this week but I wanted to make sure that you all know about the Nth Power tonight at BBR with the Sextones... That should be nothing short of EPIC!!! There is even one more last chance to win a pair of tickets by spreading the word right now. Get on Facebook, find the event, share it, tag if you can (see my page for examples of "tagging"), then email biss@bisslist.com to let us know where you shared! DO IT NOW!! The lucky winner will be notified shortly!

On to this week's...

BEST OF THE BISS
1/18/2017
  • ***The NTH POWER*** [FT. Nikki Glaspie (Beyonce, Dumpstaphunk), Nate Edgar (John Browns Body), Nick Cassarino, Courtney Smith] + *THE SEXTONES* at Boom Boom Room  **WIN TICKETS**
  • SFJAZZ Gala 2017 AfterJam: Snarky Puppy with David Crosby, Red Baraat at SF JAZZ - Miner Auditorium

1/20/2017
  • Breakin' Bread (Ryan Scott's Birthday Bash) at 19 Broadway **WIN TICKETS** HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYAN!!!
  • *WIL BLADES STARTING 5* [Wil Blades, Joe Cohen, Mike Olmos, Brandon Etzler, Kai Lyons] (+*BDUBS & the Playas* + DJ K-OS) at Boom Boom Room  **WIN TICKETS**
  • THE EDWARDIAN BALL WORLD'S FAIRE 2017 at Regency Ballroom
  • The Sam Chase with Royal Jelly Jive at Sweetwater Music Hall **WIN TICKETS**
  • Lucinda Williams, Aaron Lee Tasjan at The Fillmore  

1/21/2017
  • ULTRA CINCO, WILL MAGID'S BALKAN BUMP at Amnesia
  • NVO, Eko Zu (EP Release Party), Mischa at Brick & Mortar  **WIN TICKETS**
  • THE 17TH ANNUAL EDWARDIAN BALL at Regency Ballroom
  • Talib Kweli, Styles P, K'Valentine at The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall **WIN TICKETS**

1/25/2017
  • Smoked Out Soul Bi Monthly Party feat Dakini & Shaina E + special guests & hosts Zebuel, Paul Oliphant, Will Magid, Enrique Padilla & DJ Fox at Monarch  **WIN TICKETS**
  • NerdGASM! Cringeworthy comedy Tommy Salami!, Killer contortion Kyoko Uchida! Sexy spoken word Wonder Dave! Nerdy-ass striptease fantastic by Sgt. Die Wies!  stage kitten Scarlet Capone picking up the pieces and MC Lulu Cachoo! at STUDSF

UPCOMING FEATURED SHOWS

***Special *WIN TICKETS* opportunity to WIN ALL THREE SHOWS for the lucky BISS LIST follower who spreads the word about these RAILROAD EARTH SHOWS AT FILLMORE the most between now and 1/26 - go!! (also still have single nights avail to win for lots of you!)
1/27/2017 : Railroad Earth, Jon Stickley Trio at The Fillmore  **WIN TICKETS**
1/28/2017 : Railroad Earth, Hot Buttered Rum at The Fillmore  **WIN TICKETS**
1/29/2017 : Railroad Earth with Poor Man's Whiskey at The Fillmore **WIN TICKETS**

2/17/17 : Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at The Independent **WIN TICKETS**

2/4/2017 : THE MOTET: Presented by Jambase with Skerik's Bandalabra at The Fillmore  **WIN TICKETS**

2/24/2017 : THE MOTHER HIPS at New Parish **WIN TICKETS**


 

**************  
Why?
B.I.S.S.!!!
#seeyouattheshows
***************   
 
**************   
HOW TO WIN TICKETS: 
*CHOOSE ONE (or more) of the contest questions below and send your answer(s) in an email to biss@bisslist.com with the show & date for the show you want to win in the subject line.

*Be sure to request a show that says **WIN TICKETS** next to it.  
*Ticket winners are selected & notified via email the week of the show based on BEST responses.
 
1)  Why do you subscribe to The BISS List? 
2) Send us one email address for a new subscriber. It must be a NEW subscriber. And they must WANT to be added!! 
3) Why should you represent for BISS crew at this show? 
4) Participate in the DIGITAL STREET TEAM: Share & repost shows from the BISS List related pages on Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites. Most & best posts could win you a pair of tickets!!  (based on visibility, tags, content)
***************    
We are also announcing shows and giveaways on Twitter & Facebook every day!! So follow us and WIN more tickets!! 
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter

 
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 and in text format 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
  ####
 

FULL BISS GOOGLE CALENDAR: http://ht.ly/em4F300onAX
 
Wed, 1/18/2017
Stu Allen & Mars Hotel  **WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 8pm
$13
 
Wed, 1/18/2017
Amendola vs. Blades feat. Scott Amendola & Wil Blades
Blue Note Napa, Napa, CA
http://www.ticketweb.com/events/org/214073?view=calendar&pl=bnnapa
Show: 630PM & 9PM
$15-$25
 
Wed, 1/18/2017
***The NTH POWER*** [FT. Nikki Glaspie (Beyonce, Dumpstaphunk), Nate Edgar (John Browns Body), Nick Cassarino, Courtney Smith] + *THE SEXTONES***WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room , San Francisco, Ca
http://www.boomboomroom.com/tickets-schedule/
Show: 9PM
$15
 
1/18/2017,"David Bromberg Quintet "Nothing But the Blues" David and the band plug in and celebrate their new album: "The BluesThe Whole Blues and Nothing But the Blues" - Two Entirely Different Performances by A Master of American Music at Freight & Salvage "
Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA

 
Wed, 1/18/2017
Happy Hour with Jenny Kerr 7-9PM   & Howard Wiley & Extra Nappy 9:30pm
Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, Ca
http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php
Show: 7PM & 930PM
FREE
 
Wed, 1/18/2017
SFJAZZ Gala 2017 AfterJam: Snarky Puppy with David Crosby, Red Baraat
SF JAZZ - Miner Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
https://www.sfjazz.org/events-calendar
Show: 930PM
$145 -$170
 
Wed, 1/18/2017
SFJAZZ Gala Honoring Zakir Hussain: 5TH ANNIVERSARY ALL-STAR CONCERT  PERFORMANCES + COLLABORATIONS BY Zakir Hussain, Joe Lovano, Bill Frisell, Terence Blanchard, Joshua Redman, Stefon Harris, Cindy Blackman Santana, Mary Stallings, Kronos Quartet, John Santos, Eric Harland + more  & SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE Miguel Zenón, David Sánchez, Sean Jones, Robin Eubanks, Edward Simon, Warren Wolf, Matt Penman, Obed Calvaire  - LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PRESENTED TO ZAKIR HUSSAIN BY MICKEY HART
SF JAZZ - Miner Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
https://www.sfjazz.org/events-calendar
Show: 7PM
$500-$1000
 
Wed, 1/18/2017
THE TERRAPIN FAMILY BAND: FT. PHIL LESH, GRAHAME LESH, ROSS JAMES, AND ALEX KOFORD (UNBROKEN CHAIN AUCTION)
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, Ca
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/
Show: 730PM
 
Thurs, 1/19/2017
Amendola vs. Blades feat. Scott Amendola & Wil Blades
Blue Note Napa, Napa, CA
http://www.ticketweb.com/events/org/214073?view=calendar&pl=bnnapa
Show: 630PM & 9PM
$15-$25
 
Thurs, 1/19/2017
THURSDAY NIGHT PAJAMA JAM: THE GENTLEMEN AMATEURS, STYMIE AND THE PIMP JONES LUV ORCHESTRA, The Grease Traps  **WIN TICKETS**
Ivy Room, Albany, CA
http://ivyroom.ticketfly.com/
Show: 8PM
$8-$10
 
Thurs, 1/19/2017
Mogwai play 'Atomic'**WIN TICKETS**
The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley, CA
http://www.theuctheatre.org/
Show: 8PM
$32.50- $85
 
Thurs, 1/19/2017
Timothy B. Schmit - Legendary Eagle and member of Poco
Yoshi's , Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$54
 
Fri, 1/20/2017
Breakin' Bread (Ryan Scott's Birthday Bash)**WIN TICKETS**
19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA
http://bands.19broadway.com/contact/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$10-$12
 
Fri, 1/20/2017
Funky Fridays Presents: Swoop Unit**WIN TICKETS**
Balancoire, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/FunkyFridaysSF/
Show: 10PM
$10
 
Fri, 1/20/2017
*WIL BLADES STARTING 5* [Wil Blades, Joe Cohen, Mike Olmos, Brandon Etzler, Kai Lyons] (+*BDUBS & the Playas* + DJ K-OS)**WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room , San Francisco, Ca
http://www.boomboomroom.com/tickets-schedule/
Show: 9PM
$12
 
Fri , 1/20/2017
Alsarah & The Nubatones, Salma El Assal, DJ Cecil**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, Ca
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$12-$15
 
Fri, 1/20/2017
GOVINDA, CLEAVER ALIAS, GABRIEL FRANCISCO**WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastopol, Sebastopol, CA
http://hopmonk-sebastopol.ticketfly.com/
Show: 9PM
$15
 
Fri, 1/20/2017
SWEET PLOT, BROTHERS PRINCE, M. Gelpi**WIN TICKETS**
Ivy Room, Albany, CA
http://ivyroom.ticketfly.com/
Show: 9PM
$10
 
Fri, 1/20/2017
Afrofunk Experience  
Milk Bar, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/events/1065161203596690/
Show: 830PM
 
Fri, 1/20/2017
THE EDWARDIAN BALL WORLD'S FAIRE 2017
Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theregencyballroom.com/events/all
Show: 8PM
$30-$250
 
Fri, 1/20/2017
The Sam Chase with Royal Jelly Jive**WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$17-$20
 
Fri, 1/20/2017
Lucinda Williams, Aaron Lee Tasjan
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$40.00
 
Sat, 1/21/2017
ULTRA CINCO, WILL MAGID'S BALKAN BUMP
Amnesia, San Francisco, CA
http://amnesiathebar.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$7
 
Sat, 1/21/2017
Diaspora Diner with SambaDá + dance lesson  - Afro-Brazilian menu prepared by guest chef Krystle Cameron**WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 930PM
$15 Show Only / $30 Dinner & Show
 
Sat, 1/21/2017
FREEE BEFORE 9! *STEPPIN'* [FILLMORE NASTY FUNK] (+*Steven Roth*)**WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room , San Francisco, Ca
http://www.boomboomroom.com/tickets-schedule/
Show: 9PM
$10 /FREE Before9PM
 
Sat, 1/21/2017
NVO, Eko Zu (EP Release Party), Mischa**WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, Ca
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$7-$10
 
Sat, 1/21/2017
MOSSWOODS + more**WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Novato, Novato, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/music-and-events/
Show: 9PM
$10
 
Sat, 1/21/2017
Shakedown Burlesque & Live Music: Frankie Fictitious, Kiki La Chanteuse, Kay Bombola, Sheba Queen of the Night, Francine Dead, Miss Savvy, Heaven Mousalem, D.Marie and The House Cats, Hosted by Ruby Vixen  **WIN TICKETS**
Ivy Room, Albany, CA
http://ivyroom.ticketfly.com/
Show: 9PM
$10-$50
 
Sat, 1/21/2017
Con Brio
McNear's Mystic Theatre, Petaluma, CA
http://www.mystictheatre.com/
Show: 8PM
$25
 
Sat, 1/21/2017
Consider The Source, Thank You Scientist**WIN TICKETS**
New Parish, Oakland, CA
http://www.thenewparish.com/
Show: 9PM
$15-$20
 
Sat, 1/21/2017
THE 17TH ANNUAL EDWARDIAN BALL
Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theregencyballroom.com/events/all
Show: 8PM
$85 - $250
 
Sat, 1/21/2017
LUCE Sausalito Nursery School Benefit**WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 5PM
$20-$25
 
Sat, 1/21/2017
Live105 presents : The Blood Tour -AFI, The Chain Gang of 1974 , Souvenirs
The Fox, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/
Show: 8PM
$31/SOLD OUT
 
Sat, 1/21/2017
KATHY GRIFFIN
The Masonic, San Francisco, CA
http://sfmasonic.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$59.50 - US $79.50
 
Sat, 1/21/2017
Talib Kweli, Styles P, K'Valentine**WIN TICKETS**
The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley, CA
http://www.theuctheatre.org/
Show: 8PM
$30
 
Sun, 1/22/2017
Wil Bladesfor "Sunday Sessions" With weekly guests for some straight JAZZ, NO CHASER!
Madrone Art Bar , Napa, CA
http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php
Show: 930PM
FREE
 
Sun, 1/22/2017
Season 5 Celebration: John Handy Spotlight - Music Dir. Miguel Zenon + Zakir Hussain, Joshua Redman,Terence Blanchard & Mary Stallings, Joe Lovano, Bill Frisell, Stefon Harris, Eric Harland, John Santos, SFJAZZ Collective  
SF JAZZ - Miner Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
https://www.sfjazz.org/events-calendar
Show: 730PM
$50-$150
 
Sun, 1/22/2017
Robert Earl Keen, David Luning
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$55-$60
 
Tues, 1/24/2017
Underground Nomads (Belly/Tribal Dance Performance sets 930 & 10): Amar | Nathalie Tedrick & Belle Fleur, Carla Kerstens, Lady G. Schmidt, Dalila Jasmin
F8, San Francisco, Ca
https://undergroundnomads.wordpress.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$5-$10
 
Tues, 1/24/2017
FAT TUESDAYS with Atta Kid: Co-led by Max Cowan (keys) and Daniel Casares (sax)**WIN TICKETS**
Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, CA
http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php
Show: 10PM
$5
 
Tues, 1/24/2017
DRINK STEAM WITH: BELLS ATLAS, Xiomara, ASTRONAUTS, ETC (dj set)
Rickshaw Stop , San Francisco, CA
http://www.rickshawstop.com/calendar/
Show: 730PM
FREE
 
Wed, 1/25/2017
Stu Allen & Mars Hotel**WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 8PM
$13
 
Wed, 1/25/2017
FREEEE! *PAMELA PARKER* New Residency! [Door Prizes, Pamela Parker Cocktails + More!]
Boom Boom Room , San Francisco, Ca
http://www.boomboomroom.com/tickets-schedule/
Show: 9PM
FREE
 
Wed, 1/25/2017
6Roses (David Boyce & Michael Cavaseno Jazz Duo) 7-9PM Soulful Jazz Renditions   & Howard Wiley & Extra Nappy at 9:30pm
Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, CA
http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php
Show: 7PM & 930PM
FREE
 
Wed, 1/25/2017
Smoked Out Soul Bi Monthly Party feat Dakini & Shaina E + special guests & hosts Zebuel, Paul Oliphant, Will Magid, Enrique Padilla & DJ Fox**WIN TICKETS**
Monarch , San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/events/672382882942693/
Show: 9PM
$5-$10
 
Wed, 1/25/2017
Wormhole Wednesday: CloZee, Psymbionic  **WIN TICKETS**
New Parish, Oakland, CA
http://www.thenewparish.com/
Show: 9PM
$5-$10
 
Wed, 1/25/2017
NerdGASM! Cringeworthy comedy Tommy Salami!, Killer contortion Kyoko Uchida! Sexy spoken word Wonder Dave! Nerdy-ass striptease fantastic by Sgt. Die Wies!  stage kitten Scarlet Capone picking up the pieces and MC Lulu Cachoo!
STUDSF, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/events/1362831550447577/
Show: 8PM
 
Wed, 1/25/2017
Barry Zito**WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
SOLD OUT
 
Wed, 1/25/2017
Phil Lesh and The Terrapin Family Band play 1977
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, Ca
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/
Show:
730PM
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
*NINET TAYEB***WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room , San Francisco, Ca
http://www.boomboomroom.com/tickets-schedule/
Show: 9PM
$5
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
Sutter Street Quartet - Record Release Show**WIN TICKETS**
Doc's Lab , San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 8PM
$15
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
Tony Glaser, Groove Session
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$10
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
METALACHI- AN EVENING WITH 2 SETS !**WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Novato, Novato, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/music-and-events/
Show: 8PM
$15
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
Bay Area Big Bands: Electric Squeezebox Orchestra/ Tommy Igoe Groove Conspiracy
SF JAZZ - Miner Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
https://www.sfjazz.org/events-calendar
Show: 730PM
$35
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD  **WIN TICKETS**
Social Hall SF, San Francisco, CA
http://www.socialhallsf.com/events/all
Show: 8PM
$16-$18
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
The Dustbowl Revival, Quiles & Cloud**WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$17-$20
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents Record Release Show with Once and Future Band, Kelley Stoltz, Dirty Ghosts, DJ Frankie (Frankie Koeller from Papercuts)**WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$15
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
Devendra Banhart with Vetiver
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$35
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
The She's, Terry Malts, Meat Market
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 8PM
$12-$14
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
Tribal Seeds, Raging Fyah, Nattlie Rize**WIN TICKETS**
The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley, CA
http://www.theuctheatre.org/
Show: 8PM
$27.50
 
Thurs, 1/26/2017
RONKAT & KATDELIC With special guest Harold Day and the Experience
Yoshi's , Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$22-$27
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Mystic Roots Band CD Release Party**WIN TICKETS**
19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA
http://bands.19broadway.com/contact/calendar/
Show: 930PM
$10-$15
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Funky Fridays Presents: Mystery School Dance**WIN TICKETS**
Balancoire, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/FunkyFridaysSF/
Show: 10PM
$10
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Kings of Leon, Deerhunter  
Bill Graham Civic , San Francisco, CA
http://apeconcerts.com/events/kings-of-leon/
Show: 8PM
$69.50/SOLD OUT
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Pamela Parker with LIGHT theBand
Bocci's Cellar, Santa Cruz, CA
http://www.pamelaparkermusic.com/shows
Show:
8PM
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Kitchen Dwellers co-headlining with Gipsy Moon
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/events/month/
Show: 9PM
$15
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
LANTZ LAZWELL & THE VIBE TRIBE**WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastopol, Sebastopol, CA
http://hopmonk-sebastopol.ticketfly.com/
Show: 9PM
$10
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Ghost-Note (featuring members of Snarky Puppy, Dumstaphunk, Prince)  **WIN TICKETS**
Ivy Room, Albany, CA
http://ivyroom.ticketfly.com/
Show: 9PM
$10-$14
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
DANGERATE: SF's Hotest Funk Jazz Rock Instrumental Quintet! Free! All Ages!
Ocean Ale House, San Francisco, CA
https://www.facebook.com/events/175961009550410/
Show: 7PM
FREE
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe w/ Phil Lesh
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, Ca
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/
Show: 8PM
 
Fri, 1/27/2017
Railroad Earth, Jon Stickley Trio**WIN TICKETS**
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$27.50
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
*JELLYBREAD* (+ No Small Children)**WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room , San Francisco, Ca
http://www.boomboomroom.com/tickets-schedule/
Show: 9PM
$12
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
Seratones, The Bribes  **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, Ca
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 9PM
$15
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
ROYAL JELLY JIVE, MARTY O'REILLY**WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastopol, Sebastopol, CA
http://hopmonk-sebastopol.ticketfly.com/
Show: 9PM
$12- $15
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
Actual Wolf, Moonshine Maybelline, Brian Mello**WIN TICKETS**
Ivy Room, Albany, CA
http://ivyroom.ticketfly.com/
Show: 9PM
$12-$15
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
AFRICAN DANCE PARTY: Baba Ken Okulolo & THE WEST AFRICAN HIGHLIFE BAND - Dance Instruction, Live Music, Food, Drink and Dance Party!
Osher Marin Kanbar Center for Performing Arts, San Rafael, Ca
http://www.marinjcc.org/events/2017/01/28/performing-arts/winter-nights-an-african-dance-party/76151/
Show: 8PM
$22-$25
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
SFJAZZ Hotplate Festival: Jazz Mafia plays Miles Davis's  Birth of the Cool
SF JAZZ - Joe Hendreson Lab, San Francisco, CA
https://www.sfjazz.org/events-calendar
Show: 8PM & 930PM
$20-$25
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
Grateful Bluegrass Boys w/ special guest Matt Eakle, Kate Gaffney Band
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/events/month/
Show: 9PM
$16-$19
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
Big Blu Soul Revue
Smiley's Schooner Saloon, Bolinas, CA
http://ticketf.ly/2gloqn4
Show: 9PM
$10
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
Robert Earl Keen, David Luning
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$55-$60/SOLD OUT
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents The Donkeys, Extra Classic, Dollie Barnes**WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$18-$20
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
Railroad Earth, Hot Buttered Rum  **WIN TICKETS**
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$27.50
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
HUSHconcerts and The Janky Barge present: ICEBREAKERS BALL w/ DJ Icey, DJ Zach Moore, Motion Potion, Shouts!, Matt Haze, Phleck, Snarkle, Flytrap, Beato, Illalien, Chuck Jones (NVO DJs)**WIN TICKETS**
The Great Northern, San Francisco, CA
http://www.hushconcerts.com/calendar/
Show: 930Pm
$15-$20
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
Lydia Loveless
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 9PM
$18 ADV - $20 DOOR
 
Sat, 1/28/2017
ST. PAULI PRESENTS: PEPPER & LESS THAN JAKE, Red City Radio, Kash'd Out
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events
Show: 730Pm
$25-$35
 
Sun, 1/29/2017
Wil Bladesfor "Sunday Sessions" With weekly guests for some straight JAZZ, NO CHASER!
Madrone Art Bar , Napa, CA
http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php
Show: 930PM
FREE
 
Sun, 1/29/2017
FREE Record Release Show with Lumanation -2 full sets of entire album, select covers, and some very special guests
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 6PM
FREE
 
Sun, 1/29/2017
Railroad Earth with Poor Man's Whiskey**WIN TICKETS**
The Fillmore , San Francisco, CA
http://thefillmore.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$27.50
 
Sun, 1/29/2017
Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls, John K. Samson, Arkells, Will Varley  **WIN TICKETS**
The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/events
Show: 645PM
$26-$36
 
Tues, 1/31/2017
Tom Rigney & Flambeau- Cajun/Zydeco dance lesson at 8:00 pm; Show at 8:30 pm**WIN TICKETS**
Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA
http://www.ashkenaz.com/
Show: 830PM
$12
 
Tues, 1/31/2017
Foreign Talks , Maya Hall, Joel Alan Taylor  **WIN TICKETS**
Brick & Mortar , San Francisco, CA
http://www.brickandmortarmusic.com/
Show: 8PM
$10-$12
 
Tues, 1/31/2017
Underground Nomads (Belly/Tribal Dance Performance sets 930 & 10): 5th Tuesday Benefit + Millie's Birthday | Rafael | Salimpour School, Evelyn Renee, Laura Elisabeth, Millie Rose
F8, San Francisco, CA
https://undergroundnomads.wordpress.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$5-$10
 
Tues, 1/31/2017
STEPPIN w/Oscar Myers - finest boogaloo, soul, jazz, funk
Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, CA
http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php
Show: 9PM
FREE
 
Wed, 2/1/2017
ALO- Tour De Amor XI
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz, CA
http://www.moesalley.com/
Show: 830PM
$20-$25
 
Wed, 2/1/2017
Great American Taxi**WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$16-$18
 
Wed, 2/1/2017
Leopold And His Fiction, Down and Outlaws, Shadow The Wild
The Independent, San Francisco, CA
http://www.theindependentsf.com/
Show: 8PM
$12-$15

**TO SEE THE FULL BISS CALENDAR OF SHOWS, GO TO WWW.BISSLIST.COM AND SCROLL DOWN TO CHECK OUT THE GOOGLE CALENDAR WITH ALL THE SHOWS WE LIKE AS FAR OUT AS WE CAN FIND THEM!!

Friday, January 06, 2017

BISS 01.06.17 : BBR BOWIE BASH / FUNK REVIVAL ORCHESTRA / TOWER OF POWER / DEAR 2017...

Dear 2017 - I know we barely even know each other, so it may be presumptuous for me to start asking for favors, but do you think you could try to be a bit kinder than 2016? (not to mention the end of 2015) I understand that this is just life and sometimes it's hard...but maybe a little less cruelty by the time you hand me off to 2018?

Almost anyone you ask experienced personal loss of friends & family--human & otherwise. We also collectively lost some amazingly great talents who touched the whole world including (but not limited to) a number of musicians, writers, actors, comedians, a sports figure or two and believe it or not multiple astronauts...(sans politically) Starting and ending this list with the two (imho) most epic: David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Glen Frey, Abe Vigoda, Paul Kantner, Vanity, Harper Lee, Keith Emerson, Frank Sinatra Jr, Pete Fountain, Edgar Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Florence Henderson, Greg Lake, Garry Shandling, Merle Haggard, Leon Russell, Muhammad Ali, Donald E. Williams, Piers Sellers, John Glenn, Gordie Howe, Garry Marshall, Gene Wilder, Zsa Zsa Gabor, George Michael, Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, & Prince

Fun Fact that you don't give a Sh** about? MIT Researchers say 2016 Didn't Have More Famous Deaths Than Usual. IN fact, it was below expected... (the number of famous people dying has been increasing pretty much linearly since 2000) HOwever, the  level of mega famous was higher than normal (they "say" 16) so it just "feels" like more... Yeah, sure, whatever... 2016 sucked. 2017 can do better! (we give you the go ahead on Charlie)

So here we are ready to move on and hang out with you for the next year. And while some of us (quite a few I know) may be starting out with injuries and surgeries and other life challenges to sort out, we have a whole year to get back on track.

In conclusion... I humbly ask you please 2017, please, if you wouldn't mind, please cut us all a break and be a little gentler? We would all appreciate your leniency... If not, Sunny is gonna glitter bomb you!

Sincerely,
Pamela,
aka Miss BISS,
ALL the rest of the BISS crew,
not to mention most of the world....
PS. I am very confident that the healthy BISS Listers will be able to step it up and rep for those of us who can't get up and out quite yet to launch into our new relationship...

You all know why I am so confident in all of you to hold it down dear BISS Listers as we roll into 2017? Because I have seen the upcoming calendar of shows and it's looking good right outta the gate!

Let's start with this weekend... then check the  Google Calendar to see what else is coming up!
 

BEST OF THE BISS THIS WEEK


1/6/2017
  • BooM BooM RooM Presents: *FIRST CHURCH OF THE SACRED SILVERSEXUAL's 6TH ANNUAL BOWIE BIRTHDAY BASH at The Chapel **WIN TICKETS**
  • Lagos Roots AfroBeat Ensemble, DJ Prince at Elbo Room
  • KATDELIC + DJ Little John- David Bowie Birthday Celebration With All-Star Funk Favorites at Moe's Alley
  • TOWER OF POWER -Legendary East Bay R&B hit-makers at Yoshi's


1/7/2017
  • BooM BooM RooM Presents: *FIRST CHURCH OF THE SACRED SILVERSEXUAL's 6TH ANNUAL BOWIE BIRTHDAY BASH at The Chapel **WIN TICKETS**
  • *FUNK REVIVAL ORCHESTRA* (+Jake Nielsen's Triple Threat) 9 pm 'til 4 am at Boom Boom Room **WIN TICKETS**
  • Western Winter Formal V featuring: The Easy Leaves plus Country Lips plus Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms at Great American Music Hall **WIN TICKETS**
  • TOWER OF POWER -Legendary East Bay R&B hit-makers at Yoshi's

1/8/2017
  • *Return Of The Cypher* **FREE HIP HOP PARTY** [FREEE *Hip Hop Live Rap Emcees w/ DJs & Musicians] at Boom Boom Room 
  • Wil Blades "Sunday Sessions" With weekly guests for some straight JAZZ, NO CHASER! at Madrone Art Bar
  • TOWER OF POWER -Legendary East Bay R&B hit-makers at Yoshi's


1/10/2017
  • FAT TUESDAYS with Atta Kid: Co-led by Max Cowan (keys) and Daniel Casares (sax) at Madrone Art Bar **WIN TICKETS**
  • TOWER OF POWER  at Yoshi's

1/11/2017 
  • MARK KARAN, MITCH STEIN, STEVE ADAMS, AND DANNY LUEHRING at Terrapin Crossroads
  • TOWER OF POWER  at Yoshi's  


1/12/2017
  • For the Funk Of It Presents: *BLACK STAR SAFARI* & *HI STRANGENESS* at Boom Boom Room **WIN TICKETS**
  • Atta Kid - Funk in an arty hotel bar at Bar Fluxus
  • TOWER OF POWER at Yoshi's



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UPCOMING FEATURED SHOWS
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1/14/17 : Leftover Salmon with Dead Winter Carpentersat
The Fillmore **WIN TICKETS**

1/18/17 : The NTH POWER [FT. Nikki Glaspie (Beyonce, Dumpstaphunk), Nate Edgar (John Browns Body), Nick Cassarino, Courtney Smith] + *THE SEXTONES* at Boom Boom Room **WIN TICKETS**

2/17/17 : Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at The Independent **WIN TICKETS**


2/4/2017 : THE MOTET: Presented by Jambase with Skerik's Bandalabra at The Fillmore  **WIN TICKETS**


 

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FULL BISS GOOGLE CALENDAR: http://ht.ly/em4F300onAX
 
Thurs, 1/5/2017
Fog Swamp and MJs Brass Boppers 
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 9PM
$12

Thurs, 1/5/2017
HUSHconcerts presents: HUSH on ICE! DJ Mancub, King Most
Embarcadero Ice Rink, San Francisco, CA
http://www.hushconcerts.com/calendar/
Show: 830PM
$25

Thurs, 1/5/2017
Rita Hosking Trio and Painted Mandolin (feat. Joe Craven) - country-folk originals and “the acoustic side of Jerry Garcia” **WIN TICKETS**
Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA
http://thefreight.org/event/2017/01/01/month/all/all/1
Show: 8PM
$18-$20

Thurs, 1/5/2017
SONGS ABOUT SOMETHING: OLD, NEW, BORROWED AND BLUE TUNES IN THE ROUND - "ALBRO EDITION" HOST PAIGE CLEM WITH LEBO AND STEVE ADAMS (ALO) AND ALEX AND BEN MORRISON (THE BROTHERS COMATOSE) **WIN TICKETS**
Ivy Room, Albany, CA
http://ivyroom.ticketfly.com/
Show: 8PM
$12-$14

Thurs, 1/5/2017
*FREE MANNEQUIN* (+The Fell Swoop. Trace Repeat) **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room , San Francisco, Ca
http://www.boomboomroom.com/tickets-schedule/
Show: 9PM
$5-$50 (BENEFIT)

Thurs, 1/5/2017
Zolopht, Lior Ben-Hur & Sol Tevél **WIN TICKETS**
Doc's Lab , San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 8PM
$8-$10

Thurs, 1/5/2017
KIMOCK **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastopol, Sebastopol, CA
http://hopmonk-sebastopol.ticketfly.com/
Show: 9PM
$35

Thurs, 1/5/2017
Talking Dreads - Reggae Tribute to Talking Heads feat Mystic Bowie of Tom Tom Club + The Killer Queens - All Female Tribute to Queen **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: $12-$15

Fri, 1/6/2017
Lagos Roots AfroBeat Ensemble, DJ Prince
Elbo Room, San Francisco, CA
http://www.elbo.com/Calendar.php
Show: 10PM
$13

Fri, 1/6/2017
KATDELIC + DJ Little John- David Bowie Birthday Celebration With All-Star Funk Favorites 
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz, CA
http://www.moesalley.com/
Show: 9PM
$10-$15

Fri, 1/6/2017
BooM BooM RooM Presents: *FIRST CHURCH OF THE SACRED SILVERSEXUAL's 6TH ANNUAL BOWIE BIRTHDAY BASH AT THE CHAPEL  **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$20

Fri, 1/6/2017
TOWER OF POWER -Legendary East Bay R&B hit-makers
Yoshi's , Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM & 10PM
$45/SOLD OUT

Fri, 1/6/2017
HOWARD WILEY AND THE EXTRA NAPPY Bandleader Howard Wiley  **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room , San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomroom.com/tickets-schedule/
Show: 9PM
$12

Fri, 1/6/2017
Inner Standing Sound & Dub Mission present: DUB CLUB - San Francisco # 2 featuring: Dub-Stuy Records Release party for Dubamines "Joker Smoker" EP featuring remix by Saule, Grime City DJs Dubsworth & Supa, DJ Sep (Dub Mission), Inner Standing Sound System, Live Mek We Build/Vibes Wise video shoot featuring Arkaingelle and Ras Amlak **WIN TICKETS**
F8, San Francisco, CA
http://dubclubsfjan6.bpt.me/
Show: 10PM
$8-$10

Fri, 1/6/2017
RONSTADT GENERATIONS, ISMAY **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastopol, Sebastopol, CA
http://hopmonk-sebastopol.ticketfly.com/
Show: 8PM
$15

Fri, 1/6/2017
Shakey Zimmerman "Songs of Neil Young and Bob Dylan", Sasha Lanier and Rob Thompson **WIN TICKETS**
Ivy Room, Albany, CA
http://ivyroom.ticketfly.com/
Show: 830Pm
$13

Fri, 1/6/2017
Xeb [Former original Third Eye Blind members play the 6-million selling self-titled record from start to finish] **WIN TICKETS**
Slim's, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/events/month/
Show: 9PM
$18-$21

Sat, 1/7/2017
*FUNK REVIVAL ORCHESTRA* (+Jake Nielsen's Triple Threat) 9 pm 'til 4 am **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room , San Francisco, CA
http://www.boomboomroom.com/tickets-schedule/
Show: 9PM
$12

Sat, 1/7/2017
Western Winter Formal V featuring: The Easy Leaves plus Country Lips plus Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms  **WIN TICKETS**
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
http://www.slimspresents.com/events/month/
Show: 9PM
$20

Sat, 1/7/2017
BooM BooM RooM Presents: *FIRST CHURCH OF THE SACRED SILVERSEXUAL's 6TH ANNUAL BOWIE BIRTHDAY BASH AT THE CHAPEL  **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$20

Sat, 1/7/2017
TOWER OF POWER -Legendary East Bay R&B hit-makers
Yoshi's , Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/
Show: 730PM & 930PM
$48/SOLD OUT

Sat, 1/7/2017
Bunny Pistol's Barbary Coast Burlesque **WIN TICKETS**
Doc's Lab , San Francisco, CA
http://www.docslabsf.com/
Show: 10PM
$15-$90

Sat, 1/7/2017
RONSTADT GENERATIONS **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Novato, Novato, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/music-and-events/
Show: 8PM
$15

Sat, 1/7/2017
JOHNNY DOWNER TRIBUTE- BENEFIT FOR SEBASTOPOL MUSIC FOUNDATION, BENEFIT FOR SEBASTOPOL MUSIC FOUNDATION **WIN TICKETS**
Hopmonk Sebastopol, Sebastopol, CA
http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/music-and-events/
Show: 12PM
$10

Sat, 1/7/2017
Mustache Harbor **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$20

Sat, 1/7/2017
Tycho, Nitemoves
The Fox, Oakland, CA
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/
Show: 8PM
$35/SOLD OUT

Sun, 1/8/2017
*Return Of The Cypher* **FREE HIP HOP PARTY** [FREEE *Hip Hop Live Rap Emcees w/ DJs & Musicians]
Boom Boom Room , San Francisco, Ca
http://www.boomboomroom.com/tickets-schedule/
Show: 9PM
FREE

Sun, 1/8/2017
Wil Bladesfor "Sunday Sessions" With weekly guests for some straight JAZZ, NO CHASER! 
Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, CA
http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php
Show: 930PM
FREE

Sun, 1/8/2017
TOWER OF POWER -Legendary East Bay R&B hit-makers
Yoshi's , Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/
Show: 7PM & 9PM
$42/SOLD OUT

Sun, 1/8/2017
Food drive benefitting St. Vincent De Paul society: Aaron Redner & His Band of Love Ninjas Concert & Food Drive Starring: James Nash, Bryan Horne, Ben Jacobs and Lucas Carlton **WIN TICKETS**
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
http://www.sweetwatermusichall.com/calendar/
Show: 6:30PM
$12-$14

Mon, 1/9/2017
JOHN HANRAHAN'S A LOVE SUPREME QUARTET -Performing the full album in celebration of John Coltrane
Yoshi's , Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$18

Tues, 1/10/2017
FAT TUESDAYS with Atta Kid: Co-led by Max Cowan (keys) and Daniel Casares (sax) **WIN TICKETS**
Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, CA
http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php
Show: 10PM
$5

Tues, 1/10/2017
TOWER OF POWER -Legendary East Bay R&B hit-makers
Yoshi's , Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM & 10PM
$42 - 8PM SOLD OUT

Tues, 1/10/2017
Underground Nomads (Belly/Tribal Dance Performance sets 930 & 10):  Amar | Wendy Marlatt
F8, San Francisco, Ca
https://undergroundnomads.wordpress.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM
$5-$10

Wed, 1/11/2017
MARK KARAN, MITCH STEIN, STEVE ADAMS, AND DANNY LUEHRING
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael, Ca
http://www.terrapincrossroads.net/events/
Show:
730PM

Wed, 1/11/2017
TOWER OF POWER -Legendary East Bay R&B hit-makers
Yoshi's , Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM & 10PM
$45   - 8PM SOLD OUT

Wed, 1/11/2017
6Roses (David Boyce & Michael Cavaseno Jazz Duo) 7-9PM Soulful Jazz Renditions   & Howard Wiley & Extra Nappy at 9:30pm 
Madrone Art Bar , San Francisco, CA
http://madroneartbar.com/calendar.php
Show: 7PM & 930PM
FREE

Thurs, 1/12/2017
Atta Kid - Funk in an arty hotel bar
Bar Fluxus, San Francisco, Ca
https://www.facebook.com/events/241598369601912/
Show: 930PM
FREE

Thurs, 1/12/2017
For the Funk Of It Presents: *BLACK STAR SAFARI* & *HI STRANGENESS* **WIN TICKETS**
Boom Boom Room , San Francisco, Ca
http://www.boomboomroom.com/tickets-schedule/
Show: 9PM
$5-$7

Thurs, 1/12/2017
TOWER OF POWER -Legendary East Bay R&B hit-makers
Yoshi's , Oakland, CA
http://www.yoshis.com/calendar/
Show: 8PM & 10PM
$45   - 8PM SOLD OUT

Thurs, 1/12/2017
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents The Electric Prunes, Strangers in a Strange Land, DJ sets by Cyril Jordan (of Flamin' Groovies), Mad Alchemy Liquid Light Show **WIN TICKETS**
The Chapel, San Francisco, CA
http://www.thechapelsf.com/calendar/
Show: 9PM
$25




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