BISS List 2.27.25 Spotlight on Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio (3.8) + Best of BISS this Week

Happy February Finale, BISS Listers!

As we wrap up the month, it’s also time to celebrate some amazing people. Happy Birthday this week to a whole lot of friends! There are too many to name, but today, as I write this, I want to give a special shoutout to my right-hand woman, Jenni—Happy Birthday! And a big Happy Birthday as well to DJ Logic and Joby!

This week’s BISS List comes with a mix of emotions. On the one hand, there’s always excitement about the incredible live music we get around here. On the other hand, we received some heartbreaking news on the same day last week’s BISS List went out—we lost a brilliant, radiant light, Jendala. For those who knew her, I know you’ll think of her every time one of her chimes rings.

I wasn’t able to make it out to shows on Thursday or Friday, but I reached out to all of you to hear about what you’ve been to and what you’re looking forward to. Join the conversation! I did, however, make it out on Saturday night, knowing it would be a night of music, friends, and great energy at The Fillmore. And I was right. Here’s some highlights from the night:

• Glitterfox opened the night with a heartfelt and powerful set, giving the crowd a taste of their upcoming debut album, including “Take Me Back,” the first single from that record. Frontwoman Solange Igoa’s voice is a mesmerizing mix of Brandi Carlile’s raw storytelling, Florence Welch’s ethereal power, and a touch of Stevie Nicks’ magic—it’s clear this band is on the rise, and fast. Enjoy some clips here.
• Then came ALO, working their Tour D’Amour magic with two phenomenal sets that had the whole Fillmore moving. ALO always knows how to bring the joy,, and this night was no exception. It was great to see so many shiny, happy BISS Listers and Shapeshifters in the crowd. The love and energy in the room were undeniable!
• Huge thanks to Gabriel Barkin, who not only captured the show but also pulled off three photo shoots in the poster room between sets! Both of his photo galleries can be found in the review section of the BISS List website, and here’s the link. Meanwhile, I was busy capturing videos, which you can check out.
• And if that wasn’t enough, the night continued with a late-night jam featuring the SF is Dead Allstars at Boom Boom Room, drawing in fans fresh from Circles Around the Sun with special guest Mike Gordon at The Independent, JGB at The Warfield, and ALO at The Fillmore. This killer lineup featured Reed Mathis on guitar, Jordan Feinstein on keys, Anna Elva on drums, and Mike Meagher on bass. The music kept going strong until 3 AM, bringing together an incredible mix of artists and fans for one unforgettable night—just like the old BBR days!

Now, let’s dive into the weekend! Scroll down for the Best of BISS, where you’ll find this week’s top picks for live music! I’ll be “out of town” for a weekend birthday celebration, but there may be some music involved—so I’ll report back next week.

Looking ahead, I’m especially excited about Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, on 3/8 (*WIN*), and our growing relationship with The Presidio Theatre, which means more great opportunities ahead. Check out the spotlight below for more details and find out how you can win a pair of tickets!

As always, I love featuring community voices! If you’d like to submit your work for inclusion in the BISS List, send an email to biss@bisslist.com.

For even more shows and your chance to win FREE tickets, check out Best of BISS, the Full BISS Calendar and Win Tickets page. If we missed anything, let me know!

That’s all for now—go catch some live music and celebrate the moments we have together.

~ Pamela aka Miss BISS
#seeyouattheshows

SPOTLIGHT ON FEEL GOOD MUSIC

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio

March 8th @ Presidio Theatre

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio combines the 1960s organ jazz stylings of Jimmy Smith and Dr. Lonnie Smith with a pinch of the snappy soul strut of The Meters and sprinkles of the sounds of Motown and Stax Records. They are a soul-jazz concoction that goes straight to your heart and makes your body break out in a sweat. Live, the band’s fiery and intuitive chemistry is unstoppable, brimming with improvisation, instant composition, imaginative takes on classic tunes, and booty-shaking soulful gems.

**Check out all of our Featured Shows.

BISS GALLERY

ALO w/ Gitterfox @ The Fillmore
+ Shapeshifters FRAMED

Relive the magic of ALO’s Tour d’Amour XVIII at The Fillmore! BISS List Contributing Editor Gabriel Barkin has provided us with a stunning gallery of photos from the night with ALO and Glitterfox. Between sets he also captured the concert goers, setting up a FRAMED photo shoot in the poster room. Check out the Tour d’ Amour Gallery here and the Shapeshifters FRAMED Gallery here.

Check out the full review and photos.

BEST OF BISS THIS WEEK

02/27 Martha High’s Funky Divas w/ Fred Wesley and The New JBs (Two Nights) @ Yoshi’s Oakland

02/27 Alex Jordan Band w/ Grassomoxoa @ Sweetwater Music Hall

02/27 Magic City Hippies, Mustard Service @ The Fillmore  

02/27 Soul Nite: Andre Cruz & Chris Lujan @ Madrone Art Bar

02/28 Jazz Mafia and Otis McDonald + Huney Knuckles @ The Guild Theatre  

02/28 Martha High’s Funky Divas w/ Fred Wesley and The New JBs (Two Nights) @ Yoshi’s Oakland

02/28 Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets at Noise Pop Fest @ Great American Music Hall

02/28 Barrio Manouche, Beso Negro @ The Chapel  

02/28 SF Music Week Industry Summit @ Cafe Du Nord

02/28 Chum – A Tribute to Phish @ Boom Boom Room  

02/28 Amendola vs. Blades w/ Dan White (Two Nights) (7 & 9pm) @ Keys Jazz Bistro

03/01 Dirty Cello (Fully Seated) @ HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol

03/01 Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets @ Uptown Theatre Napa

03/01 The Grease Traps + Fat Produce @ Boom Boom Room  

03/01 Amendola vs. Blades w/ Dan White (Two Nights) (7 & 9pm) @ Keys Jazz Bistro

03/01 Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers (6:30 & 9pm) @ Biscuits & Blues

03/02 Mark Karan’s Budz (2pm Matinee) @ Hopmonk Tavern Novato  

03/02 Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets @ Sweetwater Music Hall

03/02 Pi Jacobs and Ashley E. Norton: CaliRoundup @ The Lost Church

03/02 The Warlocks, The Stevenson Ranch Davidians and Nighjacket @ Kilowatt

03/02 Tom Scott & L.A. Express @ SF Jazz

03/04 Deftones w/ The Mars Volta + Fleshwater @ Chase Center

03/04 An Evening With Rebirth Brass Band: A Mardi Gras Celebration! @ The Chapel  

03/05 G. Love & Special Sauce @ August Hall  

03/05 Devil Makes Three + Bridge City Sinners @ The Fillmore

03/05 Little Stranger w/ Wax @ Cornerstone Berkeley

03/05 Cari Cari & Sugar Candy Mountain @ The Chapel  

03/05 Grateful Dead Night with Stu Allen & Mars Hotel @ Ashkenaz

03/05 Mads Tolling Trio ft Frank Martin ‘Songs from the Americas’ @ Black Cat

03/06 The Record Company @ The Independent

03/06 Booker T. Jones @ Yoshi’s Oakland

03/06 Downtown First Thursdays @ 2nd St btw Market & Howard

03/06 SF Unplugged: Hosted by Anthony Arya with Abby Posner @ Savoy Tivoli

Want more shows from BISS?
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