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Biscuits & Blues401 Mason StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102 map cross street: Geary district: Union Square/San Francisco Centre Tel. 4152922583 Email Biscuits & Blues Website |
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Events Calendar
| Wed Nov 25 Shane Dwight is a charismatic and supremely talented guitarist, soulful vocalist, prolific songwriter and one of the brightest young up-and-coming stars on the rock/blues scene today. In the last two years, the Shane Dwight Band has been catapulted t... More |  |
| Fri Nov 27 No less a music industry legend than Jerry Wexler, co-founder of Atlantic Records, called E.C. Scott “one honest-to-God soul singer.” High praise indeed from the main who produced Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Wilson Pickett! Blues and R&B diva E... More | |
| Sun Nov 29 Digging deep into the roots of American music, The California Honeydrops embrace the traditions of Blues, Gospel, Second Line New Orleans Jazz, and early R&B. With stellar performances of traditional material as well as their own innovative music, Th... More | |
| Wed Dec 02 This youngster uses American roots music as his starting point, but definitely branches out from there. His own material is more akin to John Mellencamp than '"Mississippi' Fred McDowell, in that it has a blues/rock/folk flavoring. The definite influ... More | |
| Thu Dec 03 Thompson's confident, aggressive guitar solos combine the buzz-saw snarl of Albert King and the sweet, metallic sting of Little Milton, and his unpretentious vocals seem equally influenced by blues and soul. Dave uses his guitar as an extension of hi... More | |
| Fri Dec 04 It's Charlie's mix of wild country abandon seasoned by years of playing urban electric blues in Chicago that spurs the likes of Ben Harper, Tom Waits and Gov't Mule to welcome Musselwhite onto their stages and records. That same brash, blues/rock reb... More | |
| Sat Dec 05 Lavay Smith is internationally recognized as The Queen of classic Jazz & Blues in the authentic style of the 1940's and 1950's. Lavay's last album received a prestigious 4 & 1/2 Star review in Downbeat magazine and reached the top 10 on the National ... More | |
| Sun Dec 06 “Johnny V is a very tasteful guitar player and all around great guy. He’s been out there “in the trenches” playing great blues a looooong time and making a lot of people happy!” - Charlie Musselwhite
"Johnny Vernazza did such a great job backing Ian ... More | |
| Wed Dec 09 Rhapsody said.."As front man for the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Kim Wilson has proven to be a consummate performer and devoted blues lover. But it's in his solo work that he truly shines. A musician's musician, many consider Wilson to be one of the premi... More | |
| Thu Dec 10 Alan Iglesias has been playing guitar professionally since 1969 when he first started playing dances at his local VFW. Feeling a strong affinity for Stevie’s music and stage show, he felt that endeavoring to reproduce a Stevie Ray Vaughan concert as... More | |
| Sat Dec 12 Rick Estrin has been playing harmonica since the ‘60s, has won a WC Handy Award for Best Blues Song of the Year ('My Next Ex-Wife'), and has written songs recorded by Koko Taylor, Robert Cray, Little Milton, and John Hammond. Rick Estrin & The Night ... More | |
| Tue Dec 15 The Aces have attitude and a different idea of how to play Blues; they reduce the Blues to pounding riffs and a distorted wall of sound topped by wailing harp. What makes the band unique is that there is no bass player; instead The Aces opt for a lea... More | |
| Wed Dec 16 "Passionate." "Sophisticated." "Powerful."
These are just some of the words critics have used to describe Rolando Morales’ unique blend of Latin jazz, flamenco, samba and Afro Cuban grooves. Rolando's stellar abilities on the Spanish and synthesi... More | |
| Thu Dec 17 John Németh is a rising blues star; a singer steeped in the tradition and reminiscent of B.B. King, Ray Charles and Junior Parker, and a harmonica player of riveting intensity and virtuosity. His decade long career has found him opening for Robert Cr... More | |
| Fri Dec 18 Frank Bey is a blues singer who grew up in Millen, Georgia, son of gospel singer Maggie Jordan. Frank toured with the Otis Redding Review in the 60's and later with Archie Jenkins & The Incredible Saxons. Frank Bey is finally receiving his long over ... More | |
| Sat Dec 19 Bishop is a slide guitar great with 45-years of blues under his belt. Rolling Stone has praised his "careening slide and razor-edged bursts, all delivered with unflagging enthusiasm and wit. “The Blues Rolls On” is another defining moment in Bishop’s... More | |
| Tue Dec 22 The FTB presents the great funky vibe of New Orleans’ best music from groups like The Meters, The Neville Brothers, Fats Domino, Rebirth Brass Band, Satchmo, and Professor Longhair. The Fat Tuesday Band also features a series of exciting guest musici... More | |
| Wed Dec 23 This yearly Christmas tradition features acclaimed vocalist Kim Nalley performing all your favorite holiday songs accompanied by the swelling soulful Hammond B-3 Organ played by the incomparable Tammy Hall with Michael Zisman (electric bass) and Kent... More | |
| Thu Dec 24 Alvon Johnson is the winner of the 2005 Guitar Player of the Year Award and former member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame vocal group, The Coasters. His rich voice helped to recreate all the wonderful and familiar songs such as, Charlie Brown, Yake... More | |
| Fri Dec 25 No less a music industry legend than Jerry Wexler, co-founder of Atlantic Records, called E.C. Scott “one honest-to-God soul singer.” High praise indeed from the main who produced Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Wilson Pickett! Blues and R&B diva E... More | |
| Sat Dec 26 Earl Thomas has tapped into the spirit that created the classic R&B/soul sound. Not only is the production free of almost all contemporary flourishes but the songwriting and playing -- especially the horn section -- is so authentic you'll be checking... More | |
| Sun Dec 27 Lloyd Gregory's smooth jazz guitar playing and distinguished musical taste and style captivates audiences throughout the world. Doing a mix of jazz, blues, popular favorites and standards, Gregory has performed and toured with such noted artists as S... More | |
| Wed Dec 30 Kevin is a contemporary artist known in hip musical circles and by fans worldwide. He is a provocative player whether you listen to him playing smooth jazz, soul, rhythm and blues or burning rock guitar. His versatility and daring spirit are alway... More | |
| Thu Dec 31 Two time Grammy nominated blues artist John Lee Hooker Jr. is an amazing blues singer and son of the legendary John Lee Hooker. In 2004 the CD Blues with a Vengeance signaled the return of John Lee Hooker Jr. to the spotlight. In 2005, he won a W.C. ... More |
| Thu Dec 31 John Lee Hooker Jr. is an amazing blues singer and son of the legendary John Lee Hooker. From the gravely blues of the Detroit streets to a new era of sound; from the shadow of his father's accomplishments to standing apart from his namesake; from cr... More | |
| About Biscuits & Blues Biscuits And Blues proudly presents our concert lineup of world-class blues for February 2007, found online at http://www.biscuitsandblues.com/lineup.html In February we celebrate our 12th anniversary and Black History Month and we are commemorating both with a tremendous lineup of shows, including our official Anniversary Weekend Series February 8-11, featuring blues greats Ron Hacker (Feb. 8), John Lee Hooker Jr (Feb. 9), Mark Hummel’s Harmonica Blowout featuring James Harman, John Nemeth and Rusty Zinn (Feb. 10), and Craig Horton (Feb. 11). Located in the heart of San Francisco's historic Theater District, Biscuits and Blues is a West Coast musical landmark where every seat provides an up-close, absolutely live music experience. Our all-ages supper club is a great place for the whole family to encounter America's greatest musical heritage! Biscuits And Blues, 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 - Call (415) 292-BLUE or visit www.biscuitsandblues.com
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