10 September 2026

BISS List 9.10.26 Spotlight on Jerry’s Middle Finger + The Best of BISS This Week and More

Hey BISS Listers!

Happy New Year to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah this week. It feels like a good time to think about restarts and reboots, and I’m definitely feeling that right now. Monday’s Golden Gate Free Jam felt a little like that for me too… a reset, a reminder, and a pretty amazing way to start fresh. Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, I’m wishing a little of that energy for all of us.

Last Week in Review: I kicked off the week on Tuesday with Eagles of Death Metal at The Fillmore. Next was Victor Little on Wednesday at Black Cat. Victor put together a seriously pro, ridiculously talented band, and they were awesome. It was an incredibly long Monday helping pull together Forever Grateful: Golden Gate Free Jam with Grahame Lesh & Friends at Robin Williams Meadow, and I can confidently say we really pulled that shit off! The music was incredible, right down to a setlist that spelled out FOREVER GRATEFUL. Check out Gabriel David Barkin’s review for photos and a recap of the day.

On My Radar: Here are a few shows you might find me at this week, but check out the Hot List for more of our top picks around the Bay Area.

Thu 9/10: Funk Night Glory Jam ft LAZWELL @ The Starry Plough – FREE!
Fri 9/11: Marcus Rezak’s Shred Is Dead @ The Guild Theatre (*WIN*)
Sat 9/12: Sound Summit ft Father John Misty, Guster, Jerry Harrison and more @ Mountain Theater (*WIN*) – I’m hoping to get there early enough to catch Angeline Sarris with Snack Machine too.
Sat 9/12: Beats Antique @ Siesta Valley Bowl (*WIN*)
Late Night Sat 9/12: Fort Knox Five (party after Thievery Corp) @ Oakland Event Center – All BISS Listers are invited as guests. Use this code to get FREE tickets: BISSFK5
Mon 9/14: Alphabet Soup @ Ivy Room (*WIN*)

Mark Your Calendar:

9/18 & 9/19: The River Rendezvous @ Blue Mountain Event Center in Wilseyville – Featuring Starchild Jr. of Parliament Funkadelic, LAZWELL, Ryder Thieves, Suika T, False Rhythms, Trianna Feruza & The Heavy Hitters + more
Sat 9/19: Jerry’s Middle Finger @ Siesta Valley Bowl (*WIN*) – Check out the Spotlight below for more details.
Sun 9/20: Haight-Ashbury Street Fair ft Danny’s Live Dead, Mitch Polzak & The Wild Deuces, Crooked Stuff, Scott Guberman & Friends, and more
Fri 9/25: House Of Love 5 ft Casa Del Sol w/ Tree Adams @ Boom Boom Room (*WIN*)

I’m feeling ready for a little reset, some great music, and whatever this next stretch brings. See you out there, BISS Listers!

~ Pamela aka Miss BISS
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SPOTLIGHT ON JMF

Jerry’s Middle Finger

September 19th @ Siesta Valley Bowl

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.

The magic all starts with lead vocalist and guitarist Garrett Deloian. As a seasoned veteran of the blues circuit, he channels his lifelong love for the work of Garcia into every lick with his incomparable mastery and tone. Drummer/founder Rodney Newman, a student of The Dead/JGB since his youth, leads the band’s reliable and relentless rhythm section. Rodney’s kick shares the bottom end with the steady and inspired bass playing of the multi-talented Son Vo. Rounding things out are two powerhouse vocalists, Halina Janusz and Lisa Malsberger, and veteran pianist and organ champion Jon Gold. Whether you saw Jerry 500 times or were born after his time on earth, this much is true: JMF will make you feel like he’s still here.

BISS REVIEW

Forever Grateful: Golden Gate Free Jam

Free music, a sunny afternoon in Golden Gate Park, and a few thousand friends gathered on the meadow. Forever Grateful brought Grahame Lesh & Friends to Robin Williams Meadow for two sets packed with familiar songs, special moments, and plenty of history in the air. Gabriel David Barkin takes us back to the park with 10 things to know from the day, plus a huge photo gallery. Check it out here.

Highlights from THE BEST OF BISS THIS WEEK

We’ve got so many amazing shows on our Best of BISS every week that we’re running out of room, so this week we’re just sharing the highlights! Visit the website for our full Best of BISS for this week and beyond.

09/10 David Nelson & Friends w/ Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band @ Sweetwater Music Hall

09/10 PHER (7 & 9:15pm) @ Black Cat WIN TICKETS

09/10 2-Step Thursday w/ Veotis @ Madrone Art Bar

09/10 Funk Night Glory Jam ft. LAZWELL (No Cover) @ The Starry Plough

09/11 Marcus Rezak’s Shred is Dead @ The Guild Theatre WIN TICKETS

09/11 Combo Tezeta, Discomovil Salazar @ The Stork Club WIN TICKETS

09/11 San Leandro @ Boom Boom Room WIN TICKETS

09/12 Beats Antique @ Siesta Valley Bowl WIN TICKETS

09/12 Thievery Corporation @ Fox Theater Oakland

09/12 Sound Summit ft Father John Misty, Guster, Jerry Harrison’s 50 Years of Talking Heads, La Luz, Angeline Saris & The Snack Machine @ Mountain Theater WIN TICKETS

09/12 The Allmond Brothers, Bolero!, Spirit Hustler – Live on the Waterfront @ Point San Pablo Harbor WIN TICKETS

09/12 The Dred Scott Trio @ The DeLuxe