FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3
VICTOR LITTLE

TIME: 8:30PM
PRICE: $10

 

 

 

Fans of original, innovative, and exhilarating instrumental and hook-laden funky-fusion, rhythm and blues groove-jazz will appreciate Victor’s impeccable timing, taste, technique, and tone, inimitably sophisticated soaring soloing skills, and captivating melodies in this unparalleled and electrifying live performance.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5
MACY BLACKMAN

TIME: 8:30PM
PRICE: $10

Hearing Macy Blackman is like stepping into an uptown New Orleans club such as the Dew Drop Inn, circa 1955! Indeed, Pianist/Vocalist Macy Blackman has been playing this music since it wasn't very old. Born in 1948 in Wilmington, Delaware, Macy spent his formative years in the Philly area. While in High School, he formed the Evergreens, a band which specialized in backing up classic R&B groups such as the Orlons and Lee Andrews and the Hearts.

He moved to New York City in 1966 where he lived until 2000, playing in every imaginable capacity. From the mid 1970's on, he specialized in New Orleans R&B because of a friendship with one of its masters, drummer Charles "Hungry" Williams. Now in the Bay Area to teach and play!

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 6
KEITH ANDREW

TIME: 9PM
PRICE: $10

This San Francisco guitarist has managed to masterfully merge Smooth Jazz and world jazz fusion on his exceptional self-titled release by blending charismatic grooves with melodic yet progressive melodies.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10
FIL LORENZ SOULTET

TIME: 9PM
PRICE: $10

The frontmen are Fil Lorenz on baritone and tenor saxophone and Joel Ryan on trumpet. They complement each other perfectly. Lorenz's attack and energy makes for a muscular sound, never showy or boring. Ryan prefers longer lines and soaring heights, an introspective player. The stylistic differences between the two makes for great solos from players who cooperate rather than compete on the stage. Often one will stand to the side and add a soft accompaniment while the other's soloing hard. Cutting contests bore me, and I think they bore these guys too.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12
NANCY WRIGHT TRIO

TIME: 8PM
PRICE: $10

 

 

Well-established as a top Blues sax sideman for more than 25 years, Nancy Wright has recently stepped to the front of the band and into jazz territory with the release of her debut CD, “Moanin’” featuring a mix of soul jazz, blues, ballads, and boogaloo, including four original compositions.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 15
TWICE AS GOOD

TIME: 8:30PM
PRICE: $10

 

 

 

Twice As Good, or their acronym 2XG, is the professional name of the music duo formed by Paul Anthony Steward (Son, born 1984) and Richard James Steward (Father, born 1951) from Elem Indian Colony in Clearlake Oaks, CA on the shores of beautiful Clear Lake. Their love for blues, soul, and country resonates with each note.Whether they're diving off stages, doing the splits, or dancing their way through the audience you'll usually catch a big smile on their faces as they are out not only to create great music but also to entertain.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17
KK MARTIN

TIME: 8:30PM
PRICE: $10

K..K. Martin is a fourth generation Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Musician/ Arranger/Producer/Engineer/all-around Entertainer born in West Monroe, Louisiana. Exposed in the womb to the music of Jimmie Rodgers, Robert Johnson and Hank Williams; he began touring with his parents band at age 10, was transplanted to California in 1969, and cut his teeth on the local L.A. rock scene at age 16 landing a brief stint with the Albert Collins Backup Band. As a stalwart in the 1980’s L.A. scene, Martin was a founding member of the band A La Carte, recorded and played with Donald (Duck) Dunn, It's a Beautiful Day, Eric Burden, Booker T, Rick Derringer, Lester Chambers, Andy Johns, The Chambers Brothers, and Shark Island. He shared stages with, Journey, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Black Oak Arkansas, Blondie, UFO, Johnny Winters, Mike Campbell, (of the Heartbreakers) Glenn Cambell, and The Busboys, to name just a few.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22
35TH ANNUAL SF COMEDY COMPETITION

Doors at 6pm; Show at 8pm
PRICE: $20

Harkening back to when our space was once an Improv Comedy Club, Biscuits and Blues will be hosting opening night of the 35th Annual San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition on Wednesday, 9/15. Sixteen very promising comedians from around the country, chosen from hundreds of applicants by producers Anne and Jon Fox, will be on hand to each offer up their very best five to seven minute routine. The show will kick off 23 performances throughout northern California over a four-week period with the contestants vying for $25,000 in prize money.
Alumni of this famous event include Dana Carvey, Louis C.K., Ellen DeGeneres, Patton Oswalt, Sinbad and Robin Williams, to name just a few. Judges will score each act in the areas of material, delivery, stage presence, technique, audience rapport and their own gut feeling about who they're watching. The audience will also play an important
role as ist applause will determine if an act is worthy of receiving a very important extra "encore" point. Further information can be
obtained at sanfranciscocomedycompetition.com

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 23
JIM BRUNO AND FRIENDS

TIME: 9PM
PRICE: $5

Jim Bruno is a San Francisco Bay Area based singer songwriter. His songs have been recorded by Shawn Colvin, Mary Lou Lord, Cliff Eberhardt and Laurie MacAllister. Songs he's co-written have been recorded by Chuck Prophet and Thad Cockrell. He has toured in the United States and Europe. He currently teaches Songwriting at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California. Jim is a voting member of the Recording Academy.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24
MICHAEL ANNUZZI

TIME: 9PM
PRICE: $10
OPENING: CHI MCCLEAN

Mike Annuzzi was born and raised in the SF Bay Area California and began writing songs at the age of 8. He later picked up a guitar, pen, and notepad and let it flow. His growing interest in music led to performances at music venues, radio, colleges, festivals, and performances all around California while building a solid fan base in the SF Bay Area and CA Central Coast. Mike was recently honored with San Francisco's Song of the Year.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26
NANCY WRIGHT TRIO

TIME: 8PM
PRICE: $10

Well-established as a top Blues sax sideman for more than 25 years, Nancy Wright has recently stepped to the front of the band and into jazz territory with the release of her debut CD, “Moanin’” featuring a mix of soul jazz, blues, ballads, and boogaloo, including four original compositions.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 29
SHELLEY KING

TIME: 9PM
PRICE: $10

 

The music of Shelley King draws from and blends a spectrum of roots music styles, but one word succinctly describes it: soulful. Be it R&B, folk, blues, country, bluegrass or rock — or combinations of and variations on those themes — she delivers the goods straight from the heart with a voice that’s splendidly rich and warm and as big as all outdoors. Writing “a proverbial trunk full of instant hits and yet-unheard classics,” as the Austin Chronicle describes her songs, King has risen from the vibrant music scene in the Texas capital city to charm fans across North America, Europe and Japan, win two Austin Music Awards, and be named the Texas State Musician for 2008.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 30
KEVIN RUSSELL SOLO

TIME: 8:30
PRICE: $10

 

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 always apparent in his playing.  Kevin has been a well respected player for many years by innovators in the music industry and fans alike.  Kevin has always believed you must grow musically and continue to strive forward and always remember the best is yet to come.  He will continue to develop new ideas musically and touch audiences worldwide.