04 July 2024

BISS List 7.4.24: Spotlight on Fillmore Jazz Fest + Best of BISS this Week

Happy Fourth of July BISS Listers!

Jenni here filling in while Pamela is at High Sierra Music Festival. I know many of you are headed there as well, wishing you a long weekend of epic sets and new discoveries — enjoy every minute of it!

Last weekend I was fortunate to see a bunch of you at BISS List Presents: Tom Freund & Friends at Hotel Utah. It was an intimate, laid-back night with singer-songwriter and genre-hopping chameleon Tom Freund’s mix of heartfelt folk, sunny pop, smoky jazz, and classic rock and roll. It was wonderful to be amongst so many friends both off and on the stage. Gabriel Barkin has lots of photos and a great review of the night (more on that below).

For those of us still in the bay, happening right here in San Francisco this weekend is the Fillmore Jazz Festival (more on that below). We’ve also got lots of High Sierra musicians coming through this weekend and into next week. Here’s some suggestions to make your own mini-HSMF closer to home (and with cooler weather!).

May your week be filled with killer beats and endless inspiration. I’ll be back again next week while Pamela wraps things up at High Sierra.

~ Jenni, BISS Social Media Maven

SPOTLIGHT ON FILLMORE FEST

Fillmore Jazz Fest

July 6th & 7th on Fillmore St

Blending art & soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods in San Francisco, Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast. A two-day celebration with five stages stretching from Jackson to Eddy Street. From Sunup to Sundown, visitors, locals, and businesses can groove to live music, enjoy gourmet food and beverages, and explore over 12 blocks of art and crafts. Whether you’re a die-hard jazz fan or just looking for a fun way to spend the weekend, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is a great way to experience the vibrant culture of San Francisco.

We’re particularly excited about Sunday, with Will Bernard Quartet at 12pm on Eddy Stage, followed by Kenny Washington at 2:30pm on California Stage, and Marcus Shelby’s Harlem of the West Players at 4pm on Eddy Stage. Check out the whole lineup at fillmorejazzfest.com. — And if you want to step out of the heat you can pop into Boom Boom Room for more free music with Oscar Meyer’s Steppin’ all day starting at noon on both Saturday and Sunday.

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BISS REVIEW

Tom Freund & Friends at Hotel Utah

Our resident reviewer Gabriel Barkin shares his photos and observations from Sunday’s show, presented by BISS List. “Tom Freund brought several of his friends to The Hotel Utah Saloon on Sunday night. Some of his friends even joined him on stage – notably drummer/percussionist Wally Ingram, who accompanied Freund for the entirety of his 90-minute set. Other friends enjoyed an evening comprised of both poignant and lighthearted songs, including originals from Freund’s long career and some fun covers. Indeed, he has been doing this thing for a while. And with that experience in tow, Freund is equally adept on guitar, double bass, ukulele, and piano. He demonstrated this versatility throughout the evening.” Check out the full review & pictures.