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03 December 2024

BISS List 12.2.24: Spotlight on New Year’s Eve + Best of BISS this Week

Happy GivingTuesday BISS Listers! Congratulations—you made it through the feast, survived Black Friday, and conquered Cyber Monday! Now, on this GivingTuesday, we are coming to you early this week because I’m excited to share some big news: BISS List has officially partnered with Independent Arts and Media as our fiscal sponsor! This partnership means we can now accept charitable, tax-deductible donations to support our mission of connecting the live music community, uplifting artists, and keeping... Read More

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12/11
The music we’re doing now works well in quiet places like theaters and performing art centers. We still don’t use a program or a set list so we don’t know what we’ll do until we do it. Please do not expect old songs. Many singers my age do a retrospective; this show is not like that. It’s mostly stuff made up in the last 3 and 4 years.
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12/11
Musicians from Broun Fellinis, Orixa, Bang Data, Katdelic play soulful funky jazz
12/11
Jose Feliciano is recognized as the first Latin Artist to effective cross over into the English music market, influencing other artists like Carlos Santana, who now play an important role in the American music industry.
12/11
Robert Glasper is the leader of a new sonic paradigm with a career that bridges musical and artistic genres. To date, he boasts 5 Grammy wins and 11 nominations across 11 categories, and an Emmy Award.
12/12
The music we’re doing now works well in quiet places like theaters and performing art centers. We still don’t use a program or a set list so we don’t know what we’ll do until we do it. Please do not expect old songs. Many singers my age do a retrospective; this show is not like that. It’s mostly stuff made up in the last 3 and 4 years.
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12/12
An electrifying evening of jazz innovation as three renowned musicians take the stage for a performance that promises to leave a lasting impression, guitar legend Charlie Hunter, known for his pioneering work on the seven-string guitar, joined by Jubu Smith, a versatile bassist and guitarist, and Calvin Napper, a Grammy-winning drummer
12/12
Funk, soul, double-bill dance party BOOT JUICE, seven-piece band from Davis, has been a magnificent phenomenon to behold over the past few years. + OBJECT HEAVY Color Red Artist Object Heavy is Humboldt CountyÕs hardest hitting soul sensation. The band is led by the nuanced and powerful voice of Richard Love and composed of seasoned veterans of the West Coast Soul and Funk scene
12/12
Robert Glasper is the leader of a new sonic paradigm with a career that bridges musical and artistic genres. To date, he boasts 5 Grammy wins and 11 nominations across 11 categories, and an Emmy Award.
12/12
Welcome to a show like no other at the iconic Savoy Tivoli in North Beach. Hosted monthly by nationally award-winning songwriter and NBC’s The Voice contestant Anthony Arya, San Francisco Unplugged will bring in some of the best regional acoustic performers and national touring acts for an unforgettable intimate music experience This night-on-the-town event includes a complimentary cocktail with each advanced ticket purchased as well as dining options from nearby restaurants serving orders right to your table. There’s no event like this in San Francisco. Come see what San Francisco Unplugged is all about! Dec 12th the guest artist is Hattie Craven. More About San Francisco Unplugged: https://www.anthonyarya.com/sfunplugged
12/12
*Electro-Latin Dance Party* ft. Obrayan y Los Calderones ! DANCE-CHARGED BIG LATIN ELECTRO-FUNK !
12/13
The music we’re doing now works well in quiet places like theaters and performing art centers. We still don’t use a program or a set list so we don’t know what we’ll do until we do it. Please do not expect old songs. Many singers my age do a retrospective; this show is not like that. It’s mostly stuff made up in the last 3 and 4 years.
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12/13
When it comes to throwing a party, the Pimps of Joytime raise the bar with swagger and substance. Dubbed “raucous and captivating” by Okayplayer, and “Visceral in all of the best ways possible.” by Pop Matters, The Pimps artfully blend Brooklyn beat, New Orleans soul, and world funk. + Con Brio is an elastic and explosive seven-piece band that makes emotional music at the intersection of soul, rock n roll, pop and R&B. A Bay Area institution with an international following,
12/13
John Prine forced David Luning to drop out of college. Not at gunpoint or anythingÑ the two had never even metÑbut the effect of hearing the songwriting legend’s music for the first time had an equally compelling effect on Luning, who was studying film scoring at the Berklee College of Music in Boston at the time.
12/13
Ky-Mani Marley (born 26 February 1976) is a Jamaican reggae and hip-hop artist. His name is of East African origin, and means “Adventurous Traveler”. He is the only child of Bob Marley with Anita Belnavis
12/13
The evolution of Boot Juice has been a magnificent phenomenon to behold over the past few years. This six-piece band from Davis has won over audiences all across the western hemisphere with shear passion for their craft and unquestionable authenticity.
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12/13
X Formed in 1977, X quickly established themselves as one of the best bands in the first wave ofLA’s flourishing punk scene; becoming legendary leaders of a punk generation. Featuringvocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist/bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom, and drummer DJBonebrake,
12/13
A protege of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, ARTURO SANDOVAL was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, on November 6, 1949, he has since evolved into one of the worldÕs most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. and has been seen by millions at the Oscars, at the Grammy Awards, and the Billboard Awards.
12/13
SambaDa is a fusion of classic Brazilian music infused with good ol’ Cali vibes and other musical influences. + Colombian-born, California-based, recording Artist and songwriter Diana Trujillo aka Chika Di, toured North America for 10+ years with her previous music project La Misa Negra, blends traditional Latin, electronic, Afro, pop, and Reggaeton complemented by her powerful Colombian Vocals.
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12/13
Bay Area hip-hop ensemble Felonious reunites for The Bag, commissioned by Aurora Theatre Company and its Originate+Generate new play development program. In the wake of Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary, a lucrative offer brings four once-famous independent emcees back together.
12/13
Get ready for a night of captivating grooves and lyrical flows at Music City SF with two of the Bay Area’s hottest acts: Space Goat and Skinny Hendrixx & The Earthtones!
12/14
The music we’re doing now works well in quiet places like theaters and performing art centers. We still don’t use a program or a set list so we don’t know what we’ll do until we do it. Please do not expect old songs. Many singers my age do a retrospective; this show is not like that. It’s mostly stuff made up in the last 3 and 4 years.
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12/14
Guitar great and innovative band leader Charlie Hunter appears with a trio featuring Oakland native Jubu, who has worked with Tony Toni Tone, Frankie Beverly, Whitney Houston and numerous others, and Grammy award winning drummer, producer and writer Calvin Napper.
12/14
New Diplomat is an American Indie – Electronic / Synth Pop band out of San Francisco, Ca. Made up of members from countries all over the world, they fo
12/14
Desert Dwellers consists of Amani Friend and Treavor Moontribe, who began their careers as independent music producers and DJs in the deserts of New Mexico and California. Coming together in the late ’90s after connecting through the legendary Moontribe scene, today the duo enjoys a reputation as one of the most pioneering and prolific downtempo, psy-bass, and tribal trance acts in the United States
12/14
The evolution of Boot Juice has been a magnificent phenomenon to behold over the past few years. This six-piece band from Davis has won over audiences all across the western hemisphere with shear passion for their craft and unquestionable authenticity.
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12/14
John Prine forced David Luning to drop out of college. Not at gunpoint or anything – the two had never even met – but the effect of hearing the songwriting legend’s music for the first time had an equally compelling effect on Luning, who was studying film scoring at the Berklee College of Music in Boston at the time.
12/14
All-American roots rock & roll, whose new album (produced by Tim Bluhm) combines their signature sound with blue-eyed soul, power pop & more
12/14
COME AND ENJOY THE VIBES OF AMERICANA, SOUL, REGGAE, AND ROCK N ROLL. April and Monroe Grisman are lifelong residents (and partners) and well-known musicians in the Marin County & San Francisco Bay Area music scene performing and recording both locally and nationally with numerous bands and artists as well as writing and producing their own music.
12/14
A protege of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, ARTURO SANDOVAL was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, on November 6, 1949, he has since evolved into one of the worldÕs most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. and has been seen by millions at the Oscars, at the Grammy Awards, and the Billboard Awards.
12/14
Join 5 time Grammy Award winning percussionist Nate Werth (Snarky Puppy, Ghost-Note) and his all star band for an unforgettable night of funk. Featuring Peter Knudsen (Ghost-Note), Jason Muscat (Atta Kid), Otis McDonald (Jazz Mafia), Max Cowan (Atta Kid), and more surprise special guests. The vibes will be lit up and high for this very special holiday extravaganza. Playing funk hits of the 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s sure to make your booty move all night. Come dance the night away with an incredible lineup of world-renowned musicians sure to be a Werthless Good Time.
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12/14
Bay Area hip-hop ensemble Felonious reunites for The Bag, commissioned by Aurora Theatre Company and its Originate+Generate new play development program. In the wake of Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary, a lucrative offer brings four once-famous independent emcees back together.
12/14
Door Prizes! Raffle! Drink/Food Specials! Surprises! Full Bar & Restaurant Make it cocktails, dinner, and a show at The Utah! THE FAMOUS forge a sound that combines the transcendent roar of punk with the brutal honesty and black wit of traditional country.
12/14
Noise Pop – Join us for ultimate holiday party Saturday, December 14, 12-7 PM, at the Harlan Holiday Block Party (Downtown SF)! Enjoy live music, DJs, festive cocktails, local eats, and plenty of seasonal surprises.
12/14
When it comes to throwing a party, the Pimps of Joytime raise the bar with swagger and substance. Dubbed “raucous and captivating” by Okayplayer, and “Visceral in all of the best ways possible.” by Pop Matters, The Pimps artfully blend Brooklyn beat, New Orleans soul, and world funk. Created by Grammy nominated producer Brian J in 2007 the Pimps Of Joytime have released five studio albums and toured extensively building a loyal international following.
12/15
This is a Weekly Event – Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow
12/15
Nat Keefe Concert Carnival – NatÕs panoramic songwriting and baritone vocals play a defining role in Hot Buttered RumÍs sound. Since founding HBR in 1999, Nat has played thousands of shows all over the world and written hundreds of songs. For 19 years now, Nat has produced and presented the Nat Keefe Concert Carnival, a holiday cabaret variety show, with cast and crew of 25+, at the Independent. This has become a cherished San Francisco tradition.
12/15
A protege of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, ARTURO SANDOVAL was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, on November 6, 1949, he has since evolved into one of the worldÕs most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. and has been seen by millions at the Oscars, at the Grammy Awards, and the Billboard Awards.
12/16
Get ready for an electrifying night of blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll as the Second Annual Shake ’em on Down Tour hits the stage! This year’s lineup features an extraordinary trio of headlining artists guaranteed to deliver an unforgettable musical journey. Blues guitar​i​st Samantha Fish, renowned for her ferocious guitar skills and sultry vocals, Samantha ​will captivate audiences with her blistering guitar solos and commanding stage presence, delivering a setlist packed with fan favorites​. Joining ​t​he Shake em on Down lineup this year is Blues royalty Cedric Burnside, a torchbearer of North Mississippi Hill Country blues. The grandson of the legendary R.L. Burnside, Cedric carries forward his family’s legacy with a mix of timeless rhythms and contemporary flair. And to round off this powerhouse lineup, we’ve got the legendary Jon Spencer, whose boundary-pushing artistry has redefined rock and blues for decades. Experience their distinct styles in an evening where tradition and innovation merge seamlessly!
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12/16
Formed in 1977, X quickly established themselves as one of the best bands in the first wave of LA’s flourishing punk scene; becoming legendary leaders of a punk generation. Featuring vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist/bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom, and drummer DJ Bonebrake,
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12/17
Fishbone (feat Angelo Moore) is a band. Fishbone is Red Hot. Starting in Junior High School as part of the bussing program transporting students to schools within or outside their local school districts as a means of rectifying racial segregation, Fishbone were breaking stereotypes
12/17
Formed in 1977, X quickly established themselves as one of the best bands in the first wave of LA’s flourishing punk scene; becoming legendary leaders of a punk generation. Featuring vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist/bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom, and drummer DJ Bonebrake,
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12/18
You better watch out, you better not cry, because The Queens of Christmas are coming to San Francisco TWICE with a brand new edition of the internationally acclaimed The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show!
12/18
Born out of the punk rock scene of Los Angeles, CA, Fishbone came out as a force of songs and live energy leaving bands not wanting to follow them. A feeling that continues today. Fishbone in 2024 is back to their most solid line up which includes original members, Angelo Moore (vocals/Saxophone), Chris Dowd (Keys/Vocals), Dirty Walt (Trumpet/Vocals), rounding it out with drummer, Hassan Hurd, Aryon Davis and Mark Phillips.
12/19
You better watch out, you better not cry, because The Queens of Christmas are coming to San Francisco TWICE with a brand new edition of the internationally acclaimed The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show!
12/19
rock rockabilly – El Vez & The Centuries from Los Angeles, CA. lthough musician/ performance artist Robert Lopez got his start playing in noted LA punk bands The Zeros and Catholic Discipline, it wasnÕt long before he started performing as a character that would bring him notoriety for much of the rest of his life – El Vez, The Mexican Elvis.
12/19
*Third Thursday’s of The Month* with DangerAte (No Cover)*
12/19
The B-Side Players are a 9-piece band part of a new movement in popular music. They use any beat that catches their ear, regardless of geography or genre, to create a compelling, horn driven, polyrhythmic multifaceted grooves of Latin America and the Caribbean, incorporating the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and Brazil with the funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop rhythms of their homeland, dropping bits of Cumbia, Salsa, gritty street Samba, Son Montuno, Jarocho and Boogalo into the mix.
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12/19
Fishbone an American rock band from Los Angeles, Ca. Formed 1979, the band plays a fusion of ska, punk, funk, metal, reggae, and soul. AllMusic has described the group as “one of the most distinctive and eclectic alternative rock bands of the late ’80s. With their hyperactive, self-conscious diversity, goofy sense of humor, and sharp social commentary, the group gained a sizable cult following”
12/20
ska rocksteady – Soul Ska from Bay Area, CA. premiere Ska/rocksteady collective has been packinÕ houses and rockinÕ dancehalls since 2014. The 8 piece band is comprised of veteran members of legendary NorCal bands such as Vinyl, Stymie & the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, The Right Time, Albino!, El Radio Fantastique, Jethro Jeremiah Band + more.
12/20
Founded nearly 30 years ago, The Mother Hips caught their first big break before theyÕd even finished college, when legendary producer Rick Rubin signed the band to his American Recordings label. In the decades to come, the group would go on to release ten critically acclaimed studio albums and cement themselves as architects of a new breed of California rock and soul.
12/20
Maria Muldaur is best known world-wide for her 1974 mega-hit ÒMidnight at the Oasis,Ó which received several Grammy nominations, and enshrined her forever in the hearts of Baby Boomers everywhere; but despite her considerable pop music success, her 56-plus year career could best be described as a long and adventurous odyssey through the various forms of American Roots Music.
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12/20
GET READY TO CELEBRATE! This has become a true family reunion and this event WILL Sell Out! it has for over a decade now as we all enjoy the best holiday party around!! Those who have been understand, if you haven’t you need to come & find out why this is the must see Melvin Seals & JGB Show of the Year!
12/20
Joe Marcinek Band is an experience you will never forget. That is because each show features a different lineup of musicians creating a different set of music every night. The music is equal parts Chicago Blues, New Orleans Funk, Grateful Dead Psychedelia, and Jazz Fusion!
12/20
2nd Annual Grateful Holiday w/ the Terrapin Family Band & Special Guest Molly Tuttle
12/20
Alex Baky — Sax, Austin Bohlman — Drums, Goopy Rossi — Bass, Kevin O’Day — Guitar , Max Cowan — Keys, Michael Figueiredo — Percussion, Ryan Scott – Horn bringing together some of the heaviest musicians from the Bay Areas premiere bands to provide a night of soul/funk music, featuring member of Monophonics, Atta Kid, The Grease Traps and more.
12/20
A night filled with holiday funk and groove. Come aboard the LOVE TRAIN this holiday season with CONFUNKSHUN, Bay Area’s favorite funk band. They’ll be performing all their classic hits, holiday tunes from their 2023 album HOME FOR XMAS, and new songs from their upcoming release SMOOTH JUKEBOX.
12/20
Samba-Reggae-Funk with a universal appeal
12/20
La Misa Negra is a 7-piece band from Oakland, California, known for their unique blend of heavyweight cumbia and high-energy, Afro-Latin music + Qiensave is a Cumbia Urbana group from Salinas California with roots stretching back to Michoacan, Mexico
12/20
Widely recognized as one of the most exciting young bands in acoustic music, Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band plays a unique mix of bluegrass, Dawg (David Grisman music, jazz, and modern originals.
12/20
Allman Betts Family Revival After Party with the Joe Marcinek Band
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12/20
Join Kat Robichaud (Misfit Cabaret, The Voice) and The Darling Misfits for a cozy night of carols, new holiday classics, and cheer. Special appearances by Shadow Circus Creature Theatre. Snacks and sweets to be provided. Dress festive.
12/21
LAST NIGHT OF TOUR-The Allman Betts Family Revival is an annual live event extravaganza hosted by the sons of Allman Brothers Band founders Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts, Devon Allman & Duane Betts respectively.
12/21
Founded nearly 30 years ago, The Mother Hips caught their first big break before theyÕd even finished college, when legendary producer Rick Rubin signed the band to his American Recordings label. In the decades to come, the group would go on to release ten critically acclaimed studio albums and cement themselves as architects of a new breed of California rock and soul.
12/21
GET READY TO CELEBRATE! This has become a true family reunion and this event WILL Sell Out! it has for over a decade now as we all enjoy the best holiday party around!! Those who have been understand, if you haven’t you need to come & find out why this is the must see Melvin Seals & JGB Show of the Year!
12/21
Blu Egyptian is thrilled to present this Holiday Hootenanny to fully put us in the spirit. They live for thematic events like this and have lots of fun cooked up for us. They’ll tap into some traditional elements of the Christmas soundtrack while of course putting their own freewheeling spin on it. It will be a psychedelic sleigh ride into the stars!
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12/21
For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music.
12/21
Jason Beard (co-founder and songwriter for Northern CaliforniaÕs jamgrass favorites Poor ManÕs Whiskey) and The Whiskey Family Band 2nd annual Holiday Ho-down (with a second set of Graceland!) Join us for a special evening of special guests and jams!
12/21
On her new album, City of Gold, Molly Tuttle, Northern California-raised musician, joined by her band Golden Highway, shares a batch of spellbinding stories that span time and place: wildly colorful fables populated by gold miners and fortune tellers, true-to-life tales of love and loss and a fast-changing world, and a reimagining of Alice in Wonderland set in the backwoods of Kentucky, to name just a few.
12/21
A night filled with holiday funk and groove. Come aboard the LOVE TRAIN this holiday season with CONFUNKSHUN, Bay Area’s favorite funk band. They’ll be performing all their classic hits, holiday tunes from their 2023 album HOME FOR XMAS, and new songs from their upcoming release SMOOTH JUKEBOX.
12/21
Digable Planets, the alternative hip-hop trio comprised of Mary Ann “Ladybug Mecca” Vieira, Craig “Doodlebug” Irving, and Ishmael “Butterfly” Butler have finally reunited!! A fusion of jazz with hip hop broadened hip hop’s reach and expanded it’s connection to music history,
12/22
Celebrate the season with the Annual Winter Solstice Concert by longtime Windham Hill recording artist, Barbara Higbie. Joined by her brilliant musical friends; guitarist, Vicki Randle, percussionist, Michaelle Goerlitz, cellist, Mia Pixley, bassist, Dewayne Pate and mandolin prodigy, Jasper Manning, Barbara performs selections from her Solstice, Chillogy and as yet untitled new CD,
12/22
Founded nearly 30 years ago, The Mother Hips caught their first big break before theyÕd even finished college, when legendary producer Rick Rubin signed the band to his American Recordings label. In the decades to come, the group would go on to release ten critically acclaimed studio albums and cement themselves as architects of a new breed of California rock and soul.
12/22
The bassist and composerÕs New Orchestra featuring vocalist Tiffany Austin performs Duke Ellington and Billy StrayhornÕs Harlem Nutcracker Suite and more, featuring original arrangements of holiday music and black spirituals.
12/22
A night filled with holiday funk and groove. Come aboard the LOVE TRAIN this holiday season with CONFUNKSHUN, Bay Area’s favorite funk band. They’ll be performing all their classic hits, holiday tunes from their 2023 album HOME FOR XMAS, and new songs from their upcoming release SMOOTH JUKEBOX.
12/26
HUGE NOISE, world class musicianship, mind-bending solos, and uber funky jams Kevin Wong, Darian Gray, Tony Peebles & Bian Sheu 9pm-12:30am
12/27
Object Heavy is Humboldt CountyÕs hard hitting soul sensation. + Sun Hop Fat Blending the dance-inspiring rhythms of American psychedelic funk and soul jazz, with harmonies and melodies from East and West Africa, embraces an astounding groove and is the premier Bay Area ensemble devoted to expanding the Ethiopian Jazz tradition, while adding its own distinctive NorCal flavor
12/27
“It’s all-American music,” says The Coffis BrothersÕ co-frontman, Kellen, about the band’s 2022 release, Turn My Radio Up. “There’s rock, blues, acoustic folk, and country in there. As music fans, we go all the way back to the beginning – to pioneers like Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers
12/28
Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the worldÕs most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music.
12/28
Insomniac & The Midway Present Shaq’s Bass All-Stars Block Party feat Shaquille O’Neal aka DJ Diesel
12/28
David Bowie Ziggy Stardust Tribute & Double Funky Bill…
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12/28
On Wake The Dead, Prophet’s extraordinary new album. Recorded with band of brothers ÀQiensave?, the collection explores the world of Cumbia music, which consumed and comforted Prophet during his illness and subsequent recovery, intoxicatingly rhythmic, all but demanding you move your body, with arrangements that blur the lines between tradition and innovation of rock and roll, punk, surf, and soul,recorded live in the studio, Wake The Dead resumes Prophet’s streak of more than a dozen critically acclaimed solo albums stretching all the way back to 1990, when the California native first shifted focus from pioneering neo-psych band Green on Red to working under his own name.
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12/28
It’s no longer a secret that California-based Jerry’s Middle Finger (JMF) delivers the best Jerry Garcia Band tribute experience in the world – performing and celebrating the music of JGB with unparalleled sound and energy.
12/29
Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the worldÕs most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music.
12/29
This is a Weekly Event – Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow
12/30
Primus is responsible for some of the most cutting edge and original rock music of the 1990s. And now, the definitive Primus line-up: singer/bassist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry LaLonde, and drummer Tim Alexander is back together
12/30
The California Honeydrops evoke the greasy rumble of Booker T and channel the spiritual ecstasy of Sly and the Family Stone. Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn.
12/30
Chhom Nimol’s one-of-a-kind vocal style. In Cambodian culture, a Ting Mong is an effigy of protection, a scarecrow-like figure usually placed at the entrance of a village or a home. It wards off diseases and evil spirits. Here is Dengue Fever’s take on the concept of Ting Mong, then: half hour of mellow, soothing music. A response to what they were looking at when they first conceived it.
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12/31
The coveted New Years Eve gig at the Crazy Horse. Continuing a long line of epic bands on this occasion is Shaky FeelinÕ. Following up on their mind-blowing performance at Rosebud Ranch this summer, the full-throttle jamband from Ventura, CA is the ultimate musical agent to send us blissfully spiraling into 2025.
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12/31
It’s impossible to describe Beats Antique using just a single genre. One listen to their forthcoming album, Shadowbox (released on their own Beats Antique Records imprint), and their unique hybrid of sound makes perfect sense; their ability to blend so many different kinds of music in to an incredibly vibrant, distinctive and peerless album is what this band has been doing for the past ten years. Sidecar Tommy, David Satori and Zoe Jakes make up Beats Antique, who is releasing their 10th album on October 5th
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12/31
All tickets include a midnight champagne toast! (21+). Hot Buttered Rum, a souped-up, left-coast string band, is the brainchild of uniquely gifted musicians who weave their love of bluegrass, folk, jazz and soul into a riveting strain of Americana. String bass and five-alarm fiddle merge with guitar, banjo, mandolin, drums and keyboards to frame the voices of its two contrasting writers, fueling a dance party with roots in Appalachia and its branches in California.
12/31
Con Brio is an elastic and explosive seven-piece band that makes emotional music at the intersection of soul, rock n roll, pop and R&B. A Bay Area institution with an international following, Con Brio has spent more than a decade touring the globe, playing venues ranging from packed clubs to some of the worldÕs biggest festivals, and enjoying a formidable reputation on the strength of their exhilarating, sweat-drenched live shows.
12/31
Primus is responsible for some of the most cutting edge and original rock music of the 1990s. And now, the definitive Primus line-up: singer/bassist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry LaLonde, and drummer Tim Alexander is back together
12/31
Welcome 2025 w/ Eric Lindell New Year’s Eve Party Favors! Midnight Champagne and IPA Toast!! Dress to Impress!! It’s Gonna be a BASH!!! West Sonoma County grown… New Orleans-based singer/songwriter and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Eric Lindell melds West Coast rock, swampy Gulf Coast R&B, hard country, and Memphis soul in a hybrid American roots music that, while thoroughly respectful of traditions, blazes a trail of its own.
12/31
Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn. TheyÕve become a mainstay at festivals
12/31
New YearÕs Eve at Ashkenaz is traditionally a night of Balkan music and dance in honor of the late Ashkenaz founder David Nadel and the music he first featured at his world dance club, known to go into the wee hours.
12/31
BooM BooM Room Presents…NEW YEAR’s EVE (8PM TIL 2:45AM+)..Afrobeat Live Disco & Funk yo’ Azz Off Music Show!
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12/31
A night of celebration with music, Festive dinner and cocktails into 2025 until 12:45 am!! Step into the ultimate New Year’s Eve experience – where old-school glamour meets next-level cool. Channeling the iconic swagger of Sinatra and the Rat Pack at the Sands, NYC’s own BENNY BENACK III takes the stage with his all-star crew to deliver a high-energy, ultra-slick performance. Get ready to ring in 2025 with style, swing, and a whole lot of soul.
12/31
For over a decade, MUSTACHE HARBOR has been thrilling audiences across the country with their spot-on renditions of the smoothest music from the 1970s and 80s, all performed with the highest level of musicianship and state-of-the-art sound and lighting
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12/31
Luna is an American rock band formed in 1991 by singer and guitarist Dean Wareham after the breakup of Galaxie 500. Described by Rolling Stone as “the best band you’ve never heard of,” Luna combine intricate guitar work, traditional rock rhythms, and poetic lyrics.
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12/31
The Dirty Dozen: one of the most contagious performances you’ll ever witness. I dare anyone to go to this show and not wind up tapping their feet during the performance. Truly a festive sound and experience.” Miners Auditorum at SF Jazz
12/31
Chhom Nimol’s one-of-a-kind vocal style. In Cambodian culture, a Ting Mong is an effigy of protection, a scarecrow-like figure usually placed at the entrance of a village or a home. It wards off diseases and evil spirits. Here is Dengue Fever’s take on the concept of Ting Mong, then: half hour of mellow, soothing music. A response to what they were looking at when they first conceived it.
12/31
Neal Francis’s music is an intoxicating blend of funk, soul, and rock that evokes the glory days of the late 60s and 70s, but is undeniably fresh. On his new single, “Back It Up,” the Chicago-based singer, songwriter, and pianist wanted to make something that “was purely fun, danceable, and light.” The result seamlessly combines his inspirations, embracing disco sounds to create a feel good track that implores listeners to join him on the dance floor and come back for more.
12/31
Come rock out with Dirty Cello on New Year’s Eve for a reasonably priced night of fun music that ends at a reasonable hour.
12/31
In the beginning there was ThumpÉ something strange and funky condensing out of the primordial ooze.
12/31
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Music City SF with non-stop music, dancing, and unforgettable moments across six unique venues! From live bands to DJs spinning rock, jazz, and electronic beats, thereÕs something for every music lover. Enjoy performances from top local talent, explore diverse spaces with distinct vibes, and toast to 2025 with champagne at midnight. Don’t miss this epic celebrationÑget your tickets now and ring in the New Year at Music City SF!
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01/03
Puddles Pity Party, the 7-foot sad clown whose golden voice is comparable to rock legends like Tom Jones and Freddie Mercury, has amassed nearly 900K YouTube subscribers and performed sold out shows all over the globe
01/04
Painted Mandolin is a plugged-in acoustic quartet of original compositions, reupholstered covers, and reimagined medleys. Joe Craven, Larry Graff, Matt Hartle, Don Robbins
01/05
Puddles Pity Party, the 7-foot sad clown whose golden voice is comparable to rock legends like Tom Jones and Freddie Mercury, has amassed nearly 900K YouTube subscribers and performed sold out shows all over the globe
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01/09
Elmer Lee Fields (born April 26, 1950) an American soul singer, sometimes nicknamed “Little JB” for his physical and vocal resemblance with James Brown, has worked with Kool and the Gang & more. + Since 2012, Monophonics has steadily built a reputation as a consistent band with a unique sound. Well crafted songs and records are matched by an energetic live performance. A heavenly signature style: Pure timeless heavy soul and warm textures of psychedelic rock.
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01/10
The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. Their unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly four decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world. The English Beat (known as The Beat in their native England) rushed on to the music scene in 1979, it was a time of massive social and political unrest and economic and musical upheaval.
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01/10
Dweezil Zappa born on Sept. 5, 1969, in Los Angeles, the son of the iconic musician Frank Zappa. Over the past three decades, Dweezil has carved out an eclectic and illustrious career that spans music, television, film, and entrepreneurship and A Grammy-winning guitarist.
01/10
Mystery Dance is a compact SF Bay Area rock outfit performing originals and hand-curated covers by artists like Rockpile, Nick Lowe, Buddy & Julie Miller, Richard Thompson, John Hiatt, Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, NRBQ. Featuring Bonnie Hayes (yes from Bonnie Hayes & the Wild Combo), Tim Eschliman (Etta James, Commander Cody, Back pOrchEstra, New Copasetics), Kevin Hayes (Robert Cray, Bonnie Hayes & the Wild Combo) and Sean Allen (Carlene Carter, Commander Cody) with special guest Vicki Randle (Dr. John, Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, the Tonight Show Band).
01/10
The First Church of the Sacred Silversexual The Band! Reverent Father Lysol Tony Romeo!Kat People! Major Tom!Foxe Fatale!Blam Blam!President Superman!Johnny Ripper!Hazy Deranged! Rudi Moonshine!Cosmic Urchin! Drag, Burlesque and Puppetry! Roxanne Redmeat! Mira Que Blanca! Sgt. Die Wies! Nitrix Oxide! Lady Satan! Laika Fox! Andi Stardust! Piranha! Ophelia Coeur de Noir! Annalyn Bond! Shadow Circus Creature Theatre! Kitty Von Quim! Trixxie Carr! Honey Penny! Bo Vixxen!
01/10
The Meteors are back! an English psychobilly band formed in 1980. Originally from London, England, they are often credited with giving the psychobilly subgenre – which fuses punk rock with rockabilly – its distinctive sound and style. About.com calls the Meteors “the first true psychobilly band,” noting their blend of the “themes of horror, punk and rockabilly”. They were the second band to use the term ‘Psychobilly’ as a description of their music.
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01/11
The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. Their unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly four decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world. The English Beat (known as The Beat in their native England) rushed on to the music scene in 1979, it was a time of massive social and political unrest and economic and musical upheaval.
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01/11
Originating in San Francisco in 1965, and reunited for a tour of Australia in 2013, the FLAMIN’ GROOVIES have been touring and performing consistently for the last ten years, exceeding all expectations, presenting their own unique and infectious style of rock ‘n’ roll with such cult classics as “Slow Death,” “Teenage Head,” and of course, “Shake Some Action.” + The Minks are a dynamic all-female tribute band dedicated to capturing the spirit of one of the most influential and beloved British band The Kinks
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01/11
The First Church of the Sacred Silversexual The Band! Reverent Father Lysol Tony-Romeo!Kat People! Major Tom!Foxe Fatale!Blam Blam!President Superman!Johnny Ripper!Hazy Deranged! Rudi Moonshine!Cosmic Urchin! Drag, Burlesque and Puppetry! Roxanne Redmeat! Mira Que Blanca!Sgt. Die Wies! Nitrix Oxide! Lady Satan! Laika Fox! Andi Stardust! Piranha! Ophelia Coeur de Noir! Annalyn Bond! Shadow Circus Creature Theatre! Kitty Von Quim! Trixxie Carr! Honey Penny! Bo Vixxen!
01/12
Shake It! Booty Band is a super group of top Bay Area Women Musicians + KEY ELEMENTS LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE is a San Francisco Bay Area Latin & Brazilian Jazz quintet created in 2017 by veteran Latin Jazz Pianist/Composer, Patricia Thumas.
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01/13
Prophet Martian is an up-and-coming Bay Area band based out of Oakland, CA. They bring elements of soul, R&B, Groove, and Disco into a cocktail you would put an umbrella in.
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01/15
Black Flag is an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. Initially called Panic, the band was established by Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter, and sole continuous member, and singer Keith Morris. They are widely considered to be one of the first hardcore punk bands, as well as one of the pioneers of post-hardcore.
01/16
Based in the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world. Both volatile and constant – like natureÕs best offerings – the band finds solace and beauty in the fusion of seemingly disparate elements.
01/17
The sandy shores of Asbury Park, New Jersey are hallowed ground in the northeast; the rolling waves have ushered generations of venerated musicians to worldwide acclaim. Dogs in a Pile, an eclectic quintet, has emerged as the heir apparent to the town’s rich musical legacy. Merging funk, jazz, and rock and roll with psychedelia, the quintet presents a completely original vibe built on kaleidoscopic soundscapes eerily reminiscent of the days of yesteryear
01/17
For over two decades, Railroad Earth has captivated audiences with gleefully unpredictable live shows and eloquent and elevated studio output. The group introduced its signature sound on 2001Õs The Black Bear Sessions
01/17
SCATTER SWEPT A shifting combination of instruments-as-voices, spanning a range of moods and dynamics; their songs deliver head-nodding psych grooves, restrained mathy tension, unexpected transitions and blurry noise drone with interlocking primal rhythms. + Danny Paul Grody is a solo musician and founding member of San Francisco-based bands Tarentel and The Drift .
01/18
Big Brother and the Holding Company along with bands like The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Quicksilver Messenger Service Ð is considered one of the original, first wave of great psychedelic bands that came out of San Francisco in the summer of 1965.
01/18
Just Announced: Crosby Collective featuring Jason Crosby + special guests Jackson Browne, Oteil Burbridge, and many more on January 18th!
01/18
Boot Juice 7 piece defies the typical assumption that a big band with horns is sticking to the well-worn path of funk and jazz. They certainly infuse those genres into the mix. More than anything though, this is an unabashed cosmic rock band intent on taking audiences into an alternate dimension of pure freedom and dance euphoria + Californicorns blend classic American genres (Surf. Soul. Funk. Rock & Roll.) with a contemporary twist. The songs are eclectic, climbing a wall of sound to a big sweaty dance party,
01/18
For two decades now, Greensky Bluegrass have been building an empire, brick by brick. They are widely known for their dazzling live performances and relentless touring schedule, but that is only the tip of the complex tale of the five musicians that make up Greensky Bluegrass
01/19
DOGS IN A PILE The sandy shores of Asbury Park, New Jersey are hallowed ground in the northeast; Dogs in a Pile, are an eclectic quintet, emerged as the heir apparent to the town’s rich musical legacy, merging funk, jazz, and rock and roll , jam with psychedelia.
01/19
Railroad Earth’s seventh full-length album, All For The Song. The celebrated New Jersey septet: Todd Sheaffer [lead vocals, acoustic guitar], Tim Carbone [violins, electric guitar, vocals], John Skehan [mandolin, bouzouki, piano, vocals], Carey Harmon [drums, percussion, vocals], Dave Speranza [upright & electric bass], Matt Slocum [organ and piano], and Mike Robinson [banjo, guitar, steel] chronicle the twists and turns of this journey through eloquent songcraft, bluegrass soul, and rock n roll spirit.
01/19
Greensky Bluegrass is a five-piece American bluegrass/Country band founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan in Mid-2000. The band has evolved over the years, growing from 3 to 5 members, adding electric effects and touring with a full light show.
01/21
Sierra Hull is widely regarded to be a as a master of her instrument; A two-time Grammy Nominated artist and songwriter, recognized for both her most recent projects, 25 Trips (2020) and Weighted Mind (2016), she is also the 4x recipient of IBMAÕs Mandolin Player of the Year, the first woman to ever receive this distinction.
01/22
Sierra Hull is widely regarded to be a master of her instrument; A two-time Grammy Nominated artist and songwriter, recognized for both her most recent projects, 25 Trips (2020) and Weighted Mind (2016), she is also the 6x recipient of IBMA’s Mandolin Player of the Year, the first woman to ever receive this distinction.
01/23
The Disco Biscuits are a band of transformation and invention. The Philadelphia-based group remains the pioneers of “Trance-Fusion” – bridging the gap between electronic dance music and jam rock
01/23
This fall, prepare yourself for a Rainbow Girls show like no other. As the lights dim, and the fog rolls in, you’ll step into a realm where shadows dance, and whispers echo through the night. Welcome to the “Haunting” album release tour – a spine-tingling journey into the unknown.
01/24
San Diego-based neo-soul group Thee Sacred Souls
01/24
You can’t know Beats Antique until you’ve been a part of its journey and experienced the act as an entity with a life of its own. A stage show that demands more music; music that needs costumes, ships and masks and shadow dances; an audience that comes for art, and takes away stories to feed their imagination. Commitment to the full performance art form is how Beats Antique fuses musical worlds, pulling on global sounds for experiments on the fringes of cinematic cabaret, informed by electronic mashups!
01/24
Los Lobos are celebrating their 40th anniversary as a band with the release of the new live track album “Disconnected In New York City” on October 29th. Recorded live last December at the City Winery in New York City, the original members, David Hidalgo, Cesar Rosas, Louie Perez, Steve Berlin and Conrad Lozano (with the additional help of Enrique “Bugs” Gonzalez and Camilo Quinones) revisit four decades of live music.
01/24
The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band’s unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly four decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world. The English Beat (known as The Beat in their native England) rushed on to the music scene in 1979, it was a time of massive social and political unrest and economic and musical upheaval
01/24
Freestone Peaches is Northern California’s premier Allman Brothers Band tribute. Featuring dual harmony lead guitars, double drums, Tractor Bass, Hammond organ and an exceptional vocalist
01/24
The Disco Biscuits are a band of transformation and invention. The Philadelphia-based group remains the pioneers of “Trance-Fusion” – bridging the gap between electronic dance music and jam rock – while consistently looking for new sonic boundaries to break and avenues to tell stories within
01/24
The genre-bending, SoCal musician, songwriter, and producer blends a unique recipe of hazy daze optimism and suburban beach influence into a modern-day melting pot of hip-hop beats, dubby rhythms, and catchy vocal hooks with a bonafide street mentality. DENM possesses the edge and wit of an artist aware of the realities of society, while addressing his own personal values and tongue in cheek commentary on the quest for the American Dream.
01/24
It’s no longer a secret that California-based Jerry’s Middle Finger (JMF) delivers the best Jerry Garcia Band tribute experience in the world – performing and celebrating the music of JGB with unparalleled sound and energy.
01/24
New Monsoon (NM) is a staple of the SF Bay Area Jam scene and are veterans of the national touring circuit. The music is a unique blend of both electrric and acoustic sounds, sophisticated songcraft, and infectious grooves.
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01/24
Before joining forces, the duo behind Sgt. Splendor were already formidable solo artists, Kate Vargas chalking up acclaim at outlets like NPR, HuffPost, SPIN, No Depression Rolling Stone and Vice (including praise from “Dean of American Rock Critics” Robert Christgau) & Eric McFadden amassing an impressive resume including stints on guitar with George Clinton & the P-Funk All Stars, Anders Osbourne, FishboneÕs Angelo Moore, and Eric Burdon & The Animals, plus a slew of solo albums
01/24
Tank and the Bangas is an American musical group based in New Orleans, Louisiana, won the 2017 NPR Tiny Desk Contest and in November 2019, they were nominated in the Best New Artist category for the 2020 Grammy Awards Funk, soul, hip hop, rock, spoken word
01/24
LETTUCE is a genre-busting six-member musical collective formed in 1992 by four alumni of the prestigious Berklee College Of Music,
01/25
San Diego-based neo-soul group Thee Sacred Souls
01/25
The genre-bending, SoCal musician, songwriter, and producer blends a unique recipe of hazy daze optimism and suburban beach influence into a modern-day melting pot of hip-hop beats, dubby rhythms, and catchy vocal hooks with a bonafide street mentality. DENM possesses the edge and wit of an artist aware of the realities of society, while addressing his own personal values and tongue in cheek commentary on the quest for the American Dream.
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01/25
It’s no longer a secret that California-based Jerry’s Middle Finger (JMF) delivers the best Jerry Garcia Band tribute experience in the world – performing and celebrating the music of JGB with unparalleled sound and energy.
01/25
JJ Grey & Mofro (formerly Mofro) is an American Southern rock/Swamp rock band from Jacksonville, Florida + Andy Frasco has long been celebrated as a bold DIY trailblazer in the touring scene, renowned for his kaleidoscopic musical fusion, distinctive onstage charisma, and infectious party spirit.
01/25
Nothing runs deeper than family ties. After 25 years, twelve albums, five GRAMMY¨ Award nominations, and sold out shows everywhere, North Mississippi Allstars’ Dickinson brothers have recorded and toured with Mavis Staples, Charlie Musslewhite, John Hiatt, Robert Plant and Patty Griffin, G Love, Jon Spencer, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Los Lobos, and the Black Crowes. Meanwhile, their seminal debut, Shake hands with Shorty (2000), earned the band the first of five GRAMMY nominations, and changed the Dickinson brothers’ lives forever.
01/25
Proxima Parada is an American band from San Luis Obispo, CA. A group of four with wild fantasies of promoting joy, human connection, and making introspection sexy again
01/26
Nothing runs deeper than family ties. After 25 years, twelve albums, five GRAMMY¨ Award nominations, and sold out shows everywhere, North Mississippi Allstars’ Dickinson brothers have recorded and toured with Mavis Staples, Charlie Musslewhite, John Hiatt, Robert Plant and Patty Griffin, G Love, Jon Spencer, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Los Lobos, and the Black Crowes. Meanwhile, their seminal debut, Shake hands with Shorty (2000), earned the band the first of five GRAMMY nominations, and changed the Dickinson brothers’ lives forever.
01/29
Rickie Lee Jones is an American musician, storyteller and two-time Grammy winner who has been inspiring pop culture for decades, beginning with her star-making self-titled debut, followed by the seminal Pirates. Named the “premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation” by The New Yorker, and “The Duchess of Coolsville” by Time magazine, Jones released her Grammy-nominated album Pieces of Treasure in 2023, a reunion with Russ Titelman, who produced her first two records.
01/30
If told about a band that consisted of only keyboards and drums, one wouldn’t be faulted for thinking, “Where’s the rest of the group?” But one listen to Amendola Vs. Blades – the funky California-based duo of Wil Blades on Hammond organ and clavinet and Scott Amendola behind the kit – and all fears will be assuaged. Blades’s cutting solos and deep bass lines make for a thick stew of soulful harmony and daring improvisation. And Amendola’s beats are simply unstoppable
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01/30
Rickie Lee Jones is an American musician, storyteller and two-time Grammy winner who has been inspiring pop culture for decades, beginning with her star-making self-titled debut, followed by the seminal Pirates. Named the “premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation” by The New Yorker, and “The Duchess of Coolsville” by Time magazine, Jones released her Grammy-nominated album Pieces of Treasure in 2023, a reunion with Russ Titelman, who produced her first two records.
01/31
A multicultural five-piece from Los Angeles, CA, The Main Squeeze have built a cult following in the States on the road putting rubber to pavement and playing over 1,000 shows together over the past nine years. The Main Squeeze, who have toured with the likes of George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic, String Cheese Incident, Umphreys McGee, and many more
01/31
Foxtails Brigade is a clockwork of junkyard beats, warped orchestral sonics, and LauraÕs trademark voice and classical guitar intricacies with an A-List ensemble featuring performing members of Bright Eyes, Van Dyke Parks, and John Kale, could be described as a warped pop sensibility akin to the likes of St. Vincent, Joanna Newsom, The Smiths, and Pink Floyd. + Whiskerman is a rock-and-roll overture to our great unraveling. & San Francisco based singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Christine McCann has reemerged as SWISS
02/01
Multi-Grammy nominee and USA Fontanals Fellow, John Santos, and his stellar Sextet shed light on the historical and cultural significance of Latin Jazz, as well as its aesthetic characteristics pertaining to instrumentation, rhythm, interpretation and improvisation. Organized in 2003, they specialize in exciting concerts and educational presentations.
02/01
Lyrics Born relocated to the United States from his birthplace of Toyko, Japan right around the time Hip Hop was exploding on the East Coast. From the moment he heard Sugar Hill Gang’s 1980 classic “RapperÕs Delight,” the Bay Area Hip Hop luminary knew heÕd found his calling. Twenty-five years later, LB has obliterated the stereotypes of what an MC is “supposed to” look like and captured the hearts of countless fans
02/06
He’s quietly emerged as the kind of live phenomenon celebrated passionately by a diehard fanbase worldwide and renowned as a festival favorite everywhere from Bluesfest in Byron Bay and High Sierra Music Festival in California and Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado to Cayamo Cruise (where he actually got married). It’s why his music has crept into pop culture via collaborations with everyone from Jewel and Billy Strings to Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, Nicki Bluhm, Oliver Wood, and even the late Mojo Nixon.
02/08
Lotus, innovators in blending electronic dance music with the jamband model of improvisation, have captivated audiences with their high-energy, dance-inducing shows and intrepid studio work. Drawing from genres such as psychedelic rock, krautrock, post-rock, disco, and funk, the four-piece band is known for their festival-favorite performances and intriguing songwriting
02/08
Performing to critical acclaim for over 20 years and over 3000 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead live concert experience. Their shows are built off the Dead’s extensive catalog and the talent of these seven fine musicians.
02/11
Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him — and that he’s pushing towards the future with inspired, intentional vigor. He calls it Cosmic Country, a moniker that’s both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It’s an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang.
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02/12
Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him — and that he’s pushing towards the future with inspired, intentional vigor. He calls it Cosmic Country, a moniker that’s both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It’s an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang.
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02/13
As one of the founding members of the Los Angeles punk band , John Doe was one of the most influential figures in American alternative rock during the early ’80s. In 1990, he stepped out as a solo artist, blending the uncompromising spirit of punk with country, folk, and roots rock flavors
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02/20
The Reverend Horton Heat is the stage name of American musician Jim Heath (born 1959) as well as the name of his Dallas, Texas-based psychobilly trio. Heath is a singer, songwriter and guitarist. One reviewer called Heath the “godfather of modern rockabilly and psychobilly.”
02/20
Eggy’s new record, “Waiting Game,” is out now. Co-produced by White Denim’s James Petralli, “Waiting Game” showcases the band’s artistry through a concentrated and refined studio approach as a compliment to their exploratory live shows.
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02/21
The Dip is a Seattle-based Rhythm and Blues band that is known for its poignant songwriting, detailed arrangements, and vintage sound. Featuring a three-piece horn section, the group’s music harkens back to earlier soul and funk influences while hinting at the jazz foundations that brought the band’s members together
02/22
Nathaniel David Rateliff (born October 7, 1978) is an American singer and songwriter based in Denver, Colorado, whose influences are described as folk, Americana and vintage rhythm & blues
02/22
Melvin Seals a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer, most reveredfor his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become “Jam Band Music”
02/26
Noise Pop Festival Cymande (pronounced /s__m__nde_/ sih-MAHN-day) are a British funk group that was originally active in the early 1970s. The band name derives from a calypso word for “dove”, which symbolises peace and love – psychedelic funk –
03/04
DEFTONES Formed in Sacramento, CA in 1988, the multi-platinum GRAMMY¨ Award-winning Deftones are one of the most influential alternative bands in the world, comprised of Chino Moreno, Frank Delgado, Stephen Carpenter, and Abe Cunningham, released 9 studio albums, sold over 10 million albums globally, and have been streamed 7.1 billion times.
03/05
G. Love & Special Sauce is an American rock band from Philadelphia. They are known for their unique, “sloppy”, and “laid back” sound that encompasses blues, hip hop, rock, and soul. The band features Garrett Dutton, better known as G. Love
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03/14
The Garcia Project is the only nationally touring tribute that performs full, classic Jerry Garcia Band set lists from 1976-1995! Not a Grateful Dead tribute, but a tribute to Jerry Garcia’s beloved other band, The Jerry Garcia Band
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03/16
If you ever wondered what “seizing the moment” sounds like personified, look no further than Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, the Maryland four-piece musical powerhouse known for their head-turning high-energy psychedelic funk shows. Infectious energy is an understatement.
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04/04
Rubblebucket is an American art-pop and indie-rock band from Brooklyn, New York. The primary members are a musical couple (now separated) Annakalmia Traver and Alex Toth. Indie pop, neo-psychedelia, art-pop, alternative dance
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04/05
Before Motley Crue, before RATT, even before there was a Metallica, Y&T was slogging away in sweaty rock clubs around America. When the band formed in the early 1970s, little did they know they would set the standard for hard rock bands that trailed.
05/16
Jack White (White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather) and his band are taking the No Name Tour to cities across the world in 2025.
05/17
John Anthony White is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer who achieved international fame as the guitarist and lead singer of the rock duo the White Stripes. As the White Stripes disbanded, he sought success with his solo career, subsequent collaborations, and business ventures – Blues rock, garage rock revivalal, ternative rock, folk, country, experimental rock

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