04 April 2024

BISS List 4.4.24: Spotlight on NOLA Jazz Fest Nights + Best of BISS this Week

Happy April, you music-loving fools! There were some good gotchas on Monday. Hope you had a laugh.

I know I mentioned spring last week, but now it’s really evident that it’s here because I can’t stop sneezing! Ah, the joys of seasonal allergies. Nevertheless, as I gaze out my window here in sunny San Francisco, I can’t help but revel in the beauty of this day and the excitement of the week ahead.

Let’s kick off this week’s BISS List with a bang, celebrating the unforgettable highlight from last week: the incredible Lebo & Friends show at The Chapel! This performance was nothing short of epic, and we made sure to capture every moment in all its glory. BISS List went above and beyond by bringing out an official photographer and writer to document the magic. Gabriel Barkin truly outdid himself, capturing breathtaking shots that perfectly encapsulated the essence of the evening. Not only that, but he also had the chance to catch up with Lebo himself for a post-show chat, giving us an exclusive glimpse into the artist’s world. Check out the full write-up here: https://bit.ly/LeboShowReview-03-29-24. Trust me, you won’t want to miss it!

Last week: Before we jump into this week’s lineup, let’s take a quick peek at some snippets from last week’s performances. Okay, okay, they might not be as slick as Gabriel Barkin’s shots, but they’ve got that raw, live vibe we all love. And hey, we want to hear from you too! Share your own highlights with the lively BISS List community by tagging @bisslist on Facebook and/or Instagram, or shoot us an email at biss@bisslist.com. Your contributions add flavor to our collective experience and keep the music love flowing!

3/27: The Crooked Stuff @ Madrone * FB Pics & Vids * IG Reel *
3/29: Josh Gelfand @ Madrone * FB Pics & Vids * IG Reel *
3/29: Lebo & Friends @ The Chapel *My FB Vids * Review on BISS * IG Photos * IG Reel *
3/29: MuZiek @ Boom Boom Room * FB Pics & Vids * IG Reel *
3/30: Die Hard Presents: Jolene @ Brick & Mortar * FB Pics & Vids * IG Reel *
3/30: Die Hard Presents: Noir Movement @ Brick & Mortar * FB Pics & Vids * IG Reels *
3/30: Scott Pemberton @ Boom Boom Room * FB Pics & Vids * IG Reel *

This Week: Feel free to explore the Best of BISS selections and craft your own musical adventure.

However, there’s one show that’s dominating my thoughts—the LAZWELL Album Release Party on April 5th at The Boom Boom Room with support by THE MASSIVE. Yes, I may be a tad biased since BISS List Presents is managing Lantz Lazwell as a solo artist as well as with his band LAZWELL, but hey, it’s my list, and so I get to be! It is the Because I Said So list after all!

LAZWELL’s new album, Counter Clockwise is available for Pre-Save now and will be available on all platform this Friday April 5th! Featuring an electrifying lineup of collaborators including the legendary George Clinton, the incomparable Stephen Perkins, the visionary Norwood Fisher, and the versatile Eric McFadden, “Counter Clockwise” promises to be a transcendent musical experience like no other.

I should also mention that this will be the after party for Andy Frasco which we told you all about in last week’s BISS List. We still might have a pair or two of tickets left so share share share!

As always, check out the Win Tickets page and don’t forget there is always more on the Full Calendar.

Coming up this month! Mark Your Calendar for these incredible live music shows (& events) that you absolutely can’t afford to miss but also be sure to check the Best of BISS for a whole lot more!

4/14: Rock Out with RetroBlakesberg @ Contemporary Jewish Museum
4/20: New Mastersounds (*WIN*) @ The Fillmore
4/28: Deadhead Seder @ Golden Gate Bistro

CHECK OUT THE SPOTLIGHT BELOW FOR INFO ON THESE NOLA JAZZ FEST SHOWS!

4/25-5/5: NOLA Jazz Fest Night Shows w/ Poolside Presents @ Cafe Istanbul –
5/3: NOLA Bayou Rendezvous @ Howlin Wolf

But wait there’s more! Check out this week’s song pick of the week, “Drop It How You Feel It” by New Breed Brass Band ft Trombone Shorty, Wild Wayne & 5th Ward Weebie, in the #ListenToThis section below!

Let’s keep the music playing, the vibes flowing, and the community thriving.

#seeyouattheshows,
~Pamela aka Miss BISS

SPOTLIGHT ON NOLA JAZZ FEST NIGHTS

Poolside Presents: Night Fest

April 25th – May 5th @ Cafe Istanbul NOLA

Poolside Presents has put together another great line-up of shows running throughout Jazz Fest. And we’ve got giveaways for every single show!!! Here are the nightly line-ups.

4/25 John “Papa” Gros Band The keyboardist of Papa Grows Funk and his band!
4/26 Melvin Seals & JGB (Night 1) plus special guest Ron Holloway
4/27 Melvin Seals & JGB (Night 2) plus special guest Ron Holloway
4/28 Current Futures ft Robert Walter, Stanton Moore, Eddie Roberts, Chris Stillwell, and Cochemea Gastelum
4/28 Wil Blades & Friends ft mbrs of Headhunters Bill Summers & Mike Clark + Donald Harrison Jr.
4/29 James Singleton’s MALABAR ft Will Bernard, Brian Haas, Mike Dillon, Aurora Nealand, and James Evans
4/30 Hot 8 Brass Band New Orleans’ smokin hot brass band
5/2 Think:X performs “Beyond The Wall” An Exploration of The Music of Pink Floyd ft Scott Page, Stephen Perkins, Norwood Fisher, Kenny Olson, Roberta Freeman, Will Champlin and Derek Day
5/2 Mathis, Martin & Haas ft special guest George Porter Jr. with Reed Mathis, Billy Martin, and Brian Haas
5/3 AXIAL TILT (Night 1) A Grateful Dead Celebration in New Orleans ft Jeff Mattson, Rob Eaton, Lisa Mackey, Mitch Stein, Skip Vangelas, Dino English, and Wally Ingram
5/4 AXIAL TILT (Night 1) A Grateful Dead Celebration in New Orleans ft Jeff Mattson, Rob Eaton, Lisa Mackey, Mitch Stein, Skip Vangelas, Dino English, and Wally Ingram
5/5 Terrence Higgins’ Funky Party ft Wil Blades, Lyle Divinsky, Ari Teitel, and Kevin Scott
5/5 BONERAMA’s End-Of-Fest Blowout Bash ft Mark Mullins, Greg Hicks, Chris Butcher, Michael Mullins, Bert Cotton, Matt Perrine, and Eric Bolivar

The 22nd Annual Bayou Rendezvous

May 3rd @ Howlin’ Wolf NOLA

During the second weekend of Jazz Fest you can get an entire week’s worth of late-night shows in just one night at Bayou Rendezvous with Two Stages going All Night Long! Here’s the line-up.

THE NEW ORLEANS ALL-STARS ft Johnny Vidacovich, John “Papa” Gros, Papa Mal, Terence Higgins, June Yamagishi, Kevin Scott
COOL COOL COOL ft. former mbrs of Turkuaz
THE RUMBLE ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr.
ADAM DEITCH (Producer Set) ft. Eric “Benny” Bloom
GOOD ENOUGH FOR GOOD TIMES ft Rob Mercurio, Jeff Raines, Joe Ashlar, Simon
ROBERT WALTER, SIMON LOTT, REED MATHIS, & WILL BERNARD
SGT SPLENDOR ft Kate Vargas, Eric McFadden, Norwood Fisher, Terence Higgins, Stephen Perkins
WIL BLADES, ARI TEITEL, JAMISON ROSS
SUNRISE BREAKFAST JAM ft Kevin Scott, Eddie Christmas, CR Gruver
Plus many many more special guests!!

BISS List Street Team in NOLA

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our street team and spread the word about all of these fantastic shows! In exchange for distributing flyers and promoting events from Poolside Events and/or Bayou Rendevous, you’ll receive complimentary tickets!! If you’re interested in joining the fun, email biss@bisslist.com to become a part of the BISS List Street Team in NOLA!

***Check out all of our Featured Shows.

BISS REVIEW

Lebo & Friends | The Chapel | 3.29.24

We are so excited to share our very first BISS Review with you!! Gabriel Barkin joins the BISS team with a review and photos of the amazing Lebo & Friends show last weekend. Check it out here!

LISTEN TO THIS

Listen to “Drop It How You Feel It” by New Breed Brass Band ft Trombone Shorty, Wild Wayne & 5th Ward Weebie from the album Made In New Orleans (Released 2023)

In tune with this week’s BISS List and the upcoming NOLA shows, we’re spotlighting this track from the city’s own musical tapestry. New Breed Brass Band infuses New Orleans’ second-line tradition with funk, rock, and hip-hop. The song recruits local legends Wild Wayne and the late great 5th Ward Weebie for a joyous bout of toasting that reaches peak street party vibes when they rhyme “Judge Judy” with “booty.” Snares snap and horn lines blare, but the real marvel is when the arrangement strips back and sounds like the band sampling itself — just drums and distant horns — before re-building the controlled chaos to an even higher level.