DOUBLE SHOW: Istanbul Connection: Balkan & Latin Music

Istanbul Connection features members of the Bay’s hottest Balkan & Latin bands who came together in preparation for a journey to Istanbul, Turkey. Since inception, the band has played at The Mekan, Arsen Lupen, and Leyla Teras in Istanbul; at Great American Music Hall and Elbo Room in San Francisco; and were featured performers at Burning Man.

Paul Bertin – alto sax

Sean Tergis – percussion

Melissa Cruz – flamenco baile & palmas

Bob Sanders – guitar

Kata Miletich – vocals

Izzy Weiser– bass

Morgan Nilsen – clarinet

Marco Peris – drums & percussion

Raul Vargas – cajon & vocals

Alex Hand – guitars

Gregory Jenkins – Clarinet

Danny Cao – Trumpet

Haluk Kecelioglu – oud, violin & vocals

Watch clips of Istanbul Connection’s past performances here and here.

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Admission: $15-20. Doors at 6:30pm. First show at 7:00pm, second show at 8:30pm. All ages welcome.

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