13 November 2024

BISS List 11.13.24: Spotlight on Katdelic (11.15) + Best of BISS this Week

Happy National Hug a Musician Day & World Kindness Day! I don’t think either of those needs much explanation, so just go ahead and hug a musician. And let’s make it kindness week—actually, how about kindness for life?! AND a big Happy Birthday to RonKat!

Over the weekend, a BISS List follower shared with me that, as she’s feeling worried about the country’s future, she’s counting on me and the BISS List to get her through. It touched me deeply, but I have to admit I’m struggling to keep it going. Running the BISS List has been a labor of love for 20 years, but I am finding myself spending more time and money than ever before and I am not sure how much longer I can keep this up.

So, on behalf of her and everyone who believes the BISS List is worth saving, I’m making another heartfelt pitch to help keep this community alive.

Keeping the BISS List sustainable on a shoestring budget with a small team has always been tough. To those of you who have joined our Patreon—thank you for directly helping to keep this dream going! And to everyone who has volunteered time, you are the heartbeat of this community. Your support has made an incredible difference.

However, between the costs of the website, mailing lists, social media management—and the countless hours I pour into it—I’m at a crossroads. If the BISS List has brought you closer to the Bay Area music scene, introduced you to new favorites, or connected you with fellow fans, please consider supporting us. Joining the Patreon is one way, and there are also plenty of volunteer opportunities! We could use help with tasks like organizing photos, managing playlists, updating calendars, or sharing posts on social media. We’d even be thrilled to set up a formal internship for someone interested in music and community work.

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Now, let’s dive into the musical portion of this week’s BISS List, starting with the shows I attended this past week:

Wednesday, 11/6: GamperDrums Funk Jazz at Black Cat SF, featuring Chris Gamper, Fletcher Nielsen, Dann Zinn and Dewayne Pate. I finally made it to the Black Cat on Eddy in the TL. I’ve listed some big names playing there, but I had no idea what a swanky, intimate venue it was! The food and cocktails were great, and it was a much-needed night out.

Thursday, 11/7: The night kicked off with Reed Mathis’ In The Now at Sweetwater. It’s always a treat, with a lineup that never disappoints. This time, we enjoyed Reed Mathis with Adam MacDougall (Circles Around the Sun) on keys and Neal “Fro” Evans (Dopapod) on drums. It was cool to get a double dose of Fro since this is his last tour. Then Dopapod took over and turned the Sweetwater into a Funktronic Dance Party, with Reed Mathis joining them for a song. So fun!

Friday, 11/8: We headed down to Longboard in Pacifica, another new venue for me. You’d never expect to find this spot nestled in a shopping plaza, but it was fantastic. It’s a real neighborhood place, complete with pool tables, friendly bartenders, and a loyal crew. The sound is excellent on the lower level, and LAZWELL rocked the house, as always. It was a great night of dancing with friends!

Saturday, 11/9: We celebrated Red Hot Mama’s birthday in style, hitting three bands in two venues! We started at the Indy with Eric Slick (Dr. Dog) opening, followed by Karina Rykman, who was a whirlwind of energy, jumping around the stage and laying down badass basslines. Then we raced over to the Boom Boom Room, where Afrolicious brought the afro-funk grooves. It was the perfect birthday bash!

Saturday, 11/19: While I couldn’t be in two places at once, I’m grateful for the amazing BISS List community that helps keep us all in the loop. This past weekend, there was an epic Zero show at the Mystic in Petaluma. Luckily, BISS List Contributing Editor Gabriel Barkin was there to capture and review the experience for you. Be sure to check out his review—more details are just a scroll away!

Here’s what’s on my calendar this week:

11/13: The Love Agenda: GLIDE Annual Holiday Benefit Concert at The Masonic, featuring The Philharmonik, Lenny Williams (Tower of Power), Vernon Bush, Michael Marshall, and GLIDE Ensemble and the Change Band (+1 Opp for Patreon Members)
11/14: Marc Broussard with Sway Wild at Sweetwater (*WIN* or +1 Opp for Patreon Members)
11/15: RonKat Spearman’s Katdelic at Boom Boom Room. RK’s birthday is today the 13th, and Bo Mahoney’s is the 15th, so come celebrate life with FUNK! (*WIN*). More info in the spotlight below!
11/16: STS9 at Fox Oakland (+1 Opp for Patreon Members)

As always, the full rundown of this week’s picks is in the Best of BISS section below. So scroll on!

For more shows and your chance to win FREE tickets, head over to the Full Calendar and the Win Tickets page. And while you’re at it, check out the ‘Coming to a Stage Near You,’ playlist to get in the mood for all the great music coming up.

Stay tuned, stay kind, and keep spreading the love through music. Let’s make every moment count, and I hope to share some unforgettable shows with you soon. See you out there!

~ Pamela aka Miss BISS
#seeyouattheshows

SPOTLIGHT ON KATDELIC

RonKat Spearman’s KATDELIC

Nov 15th @ Boom Boom Room

KATDELIC is a five piece party-all-night band with an infectious groove. Irresistible to anyone within ear range. RonKat Spearman is a multi-platinum, grammy nominated songwriter. He toured the world playing guitar, bass, and vocals for George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic for ten years. During that time he moved to San Francisco where he formed KATDELIC. The music is an electrifying hybrid of Funk, Soul, EDM, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Rock — guaranteed to make you dance. We’ll be celebrating RonKat’s birthday all night long!

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BISS REVIEW

Zero Celebrates 40 Years

“If you want to enumerate all the amazing San Francisco Bay Area rock, fusion, and jam bands that have played a role in the region’s storied musical history, you might want to start your count with Zero. Okay, that’s a silly pun. But it’s no joke that Zero has earned a spot among the pantheon of notable NorCal ensembles in the four decades since their early-1980s inception in Marin County. Zero celebrated their 40-year legacy with two sold-out shows at The Mystic Theater in Petaluma on Friday and Saturday night this past weekend.” Check out the full review & photos from Gabriel Barkin.