Spontaneous Improvisational Tunes  In 1999, The Supplicants recorded their debut album, previously un-rehearsed, at a loft apartment in the Fillmore District of San Francisco, and have since focused on bringing to life the same free-flow, spontaneous feeling in each of their unedited performances. From that day 15 years ago, this amazing music has emerged and flowed on a wave of like-minded communication and collective accompaniment, evolving at the edge of improvisation in its truest form. The...

 Original script reading A San Francisco Premier: A fundraiser against domestic violence  Rainbow Geffner has performed original theatrical works ensembles like A Travelling Jewish Theater, Teatro Kismet O.P.E.R.A, Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre, and Touchstone Theatre. Her writing credits include a solo show called Emily: On Clerical Errors and Destiny and Tales From the Tub which she wrote, directed and produced in 2008.Her latest work, Chutzpah!, is an irrev...

The Poppy is especially honored to welcome the Villalobos Brothers, as their hopeful lyrics invite an optimism that seamlessly aligns with the Poppy's mission as a socially conscious art space in the heart of the Mission. The brothers are known for masterfully blending the indigenous rhythms and melodies of their native Veracruz, Mexico with the intricate harmonies of jazz and classical music. A trio of virtuoso violinists, singers, composers and arrangers, they have performed at the Latin Gramm...

Mediterranean Songs by Sardinian composer Ersilia Prosperi OU and Amy Denio bring you a Mediterranean joyride of vivacious original songs by Sardinian composer Ersilia Prosperi: Folk jazz with fiercely funky rhythms ~ topped with lush vocals sung by all 7 in Sardinian, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and English! Instrumentation includes piano, drums, bass, saxophones, clarinet, flugelhorn, ukelele and more! A rare night with a eclectic and wonderful ensemble!Amy Denio - multi-instrumentalist,...

Vocalist, pianist and percussionist join forces to create a unique jazz sound McDermott, who is making a rare appearance in San Francisco, will be accompanied by the expertise of Jacques and Goerlitz to perform a night of New Orleans jazz.Tom McDermott is a New Orleans composer and pianist who explores a broad range of styles. A longtime resident of the Crescent City, he has made a musical appearance and additional musical contributions on the HBO series “Treme." His latest CD, Bamboula, pr...

Original Jazz, Sultry Blues, and Chamber Sounds Where Charles Mingus meets Doris Day, resident artists Camille Mai, Nahuel Bronzini, and Schuyler Karr kick off their first West Coast tour as The View from Bernal Hill. On the menu: mouthwatering harmonies, eccentric rhythms, and savory new songs straight out of the sonic oven. Hailing from Paris, Buenos Aires, and Seattle, the three musicians united in San Francisco in 2012, releasing their first EP, "We Are No Beautiful Children," at the Red Po...

The Red Poppy Art House offers you a double bill of eclectic tunes on Friday July 11th, bringing you the words of author and activist Tillie Olsen in musical form along with songs about social justice. Composer/multi-instrumentalist Jesse Olsen Bay celebrates the album release ofMakings, songs based on unpublished writings by his grandmother, acclaimed author/activist Tillie Olsen. Jesse is known as part of the eclectic folk duo Ramon & Jessica, as well as for his frequent collaborations wit...

A Beatbox-sing soul revival  Come explore your personal potential to be an influence as an artist or educator in Antique's Worksuite and stay for a live performance by Antique Naked Soul's LIVE beatbox-sing soul!Oakland Indie Award and Oaktown Music Festival nominee Candice “Antique” Wicks is the Founder and President of Antique Music, a music edu-tainment company encompassing her work as an educator, with collaborative music projects. Antique is the lead singer of an all-vocal beat-boxing ...

Dance to cumbia, merengue, ranchera, valse, danzone and more!  La Familia Peña-Govea is a band of four family members who have played music together for three decades. They have lovingly shared their music at countless weddings, baptisms, festivals, and birthdays, both locally in the Bay Area and beyond, as well as more formal venues like Davies Symphony Hall. They share their music with the simple intention of bringing people together and making them smile and dance. La Familia Peña-Govea brou...

 Whirled Raga Jazz Namaskar is an ensemble that exists in two forms, one in the San Francisco Bay Area and the other in Brooklyn, New York. The group is led by percussionist Sameer Gupta and brings a unique approach to Indian/Jazz fusion. Namaskar is comprised of stellar local improvisers who individually represent modern extemporization. From Indian classical music, avant-garde jazz, R&B and soul, to funk and dub-reggae, Namaskar explores improvisational pathways through compositi...

Fado, the Portuguese Blues Angela Brito is a fadista born in Northern California who has won over audiences everywhere with her powerful voice and passionate delivery. Fado is a genre of Portuguese music typically characterized by sentiments of longing or melancholy. Sete Colinas is a string trio made up of Helder Carvalheira, Manuel Escobar and John Cardadeiro. Together, Angela and Sete Colinas provide an unforgettable and authentic fado experience full of the passion and emotion that fill the...

Ensemble Mik Nawooj returns to the Red Poppy to present C.R.E.A.M., Shame on a Nigga and Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nothing ta Fuck Wit from Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), and Gin & Juice from Doggystyle. This concert continues their Artist Residency in which EMN will do a partial premiere of a 6 piece commission for Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. EMN music director, composer, and pianist JooWan Kim will re-imagine 6 classic hip-hop songs from 1993 for YBCA's "Clas/sick Hiphop II: 93’ Til" celeb...

Jazz for Hungry Ears FivePlay is a Bay Area-based band performing original music that nourishes both mind and heart. Whether you’re an experienced jazz listener or you’re hearing jazz for the first time, FivePlay's approachable music is the byproduct of modern creative jazz, reaching the ears of any spectator involved. Their repertoire encompasses a wide range of influences: from tango, samba and Afro-Cuban sounds, to up-tempo modal jazz, poignant waltzes and contemporary jazz/rock tones. FiveP...

Sultry R&B Meets Contemporary Soul  Californian turned New Yorker, Gillian Harwin is a true performer whose soulful sounds will be sure to make you get up so you can get down! This vocalist, multi-instumentalist, composer and entertainer brings back the old school R&B groove with her saucy, sultry band, Reverse Double Clutch. Winner of amateur night at the world famous Apollo Theater, Gillian has been taking New York by storm and will be releasing her new album, "Lost n' Found" in summe...

Frequently hailed by critics and fans for their songwriting and live performances, My Pet Dragon features husband-wife duo, Todd Michaelsen & Reena Shah, from Brooklyn. Their melodic and occasionally anthemic songs are uniquely presented using a variety of looping instruments, vocals, and beats. The duo collaborated on writing the original music score and voice overs for the award-winning animated feature film, “Sita Sings the Blues,” by Nina Paley. My Pet Dragon offers upbeat melodies and c...

Latino-Twang and American Roots Music Latin Grammy winner, songwriter, and guitarist Diego García "El Twanguero" presents his acclaimed new album blending Latino-Twang & American roots music: "Argentina Songbook” (Warner Music). This Spanish guitar virtuoso and pioneer of the Latin-Twang genre that inspired his nickname has played this unique style of music all around the world. El Twanguero has shared stages with acclaimed latin artists such as Juanes, Calamaro, Fito Paez, Bunbury, Diego E...

A Night of Fervent (Post) Jazz  Describing themselves as a "post-jazz shred fest" with promised results of "ecstatic eardrum immolation", the Arsonists' energy and intensity are immediately clear in both mentality and performance. Melding East Coast jazz conservatory training with an open minded and passionate approach to composition, they fuse together a diverse array of influences including contemporary jazz, neo-Caribbean dancehall, and funk-metal grooves. The unified sound emerging from the...

Brewing Stories & Drinking Songs Katy returns to the Poppy for a night of wild tales and beguiling serenades. Combining theater, music and movement, this special Monday evening performance will include Katy's intricate handcrafted songs. Katy's sweet and salty songs will feature characters brought to life by Bay Area theater veteran Robert Parsons, known for his spellbinding performances, and by the enchanting Marissa Keltie. Expect a night of stories and songs, myths, larks, tragicomic fas...

One man's trash could be your next treasure! All profits from this rummage sale will support the Red Poppy. Shop from 9am - 12pm.Got too much stuff? Drop off rummage sale donation items at the Poppy from 8am-10am on Saturday the May 10th. All donations are tax deductible! 

An outstanding Mexican composer and musician, Yahir Duran has been influenced by Mexican and Cuban folklore. Yahir studied sacred music at the Escuela Superior de Musica of Guadalajara, and has performed at Palacio de Bellas Artes, CENART, and Festival Cervantino, among others. His virtuosity on guitar and piano will take you on an amazing journey. Yahir's breadth of experience and wide-ranging influences make his music an extraordinary experience.El canata autor Yahir Duran es uno de los re...

Music of Master Brazilian Composers Gismonti, Jobim, and Pascoal  Join flutist Sonia Caltvedt and pianist Eduardo Corzo as they explore the music of influential Brazilian composers Gismonti, Jobim, Pascoal and others. The pair will be accompanied by Eric Garland on drums and joined by other surprise guests. Sonia Caltvedt is a classically trained flutist who fell in love with Latin music a little over a decade ago. Since then, she has performed in the flamenco-latin ensemble Potingue, bossa nov...

Soulful Folk And A Boundary Melting Trio An internationally recognized trio, StringQuake pushes musical boundaries with its dynamic arrangements and unique harp/percussion/cello instrumentation. The trio has toured Mexico and performed extensively in the Bay Area, releasing their first album, "Take 15," in summer 2013. Nourished by the musical traditions of the Americas, Greece, Africa, India, and Europe, StringQuake's original repertoire is served with a copious amount of improvisation and unu...

A Folk Soloist on her African Girl, African Woman Summer Tour The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present "The Best Folk Singer" in Seattle as deemed by Seattle Weekly. Since Naomi's appearance on the cover of Seattle Weekly, she's teamed with the much-loved indie songwriter Damien Jurado to produce her debut album. When you listen to Naomi, you’ll hear the influence of two powerful, groundbreaking female songwriters: Miriam Makeba and Tracy Chapman. Naomi croons with a feminine mystique simi...

This weekend the Poppy is hosting an informal showing of 14 paintings from a new series by Todd Thomas Brown created in response to his recent theater project Teobi’s Dreaming – An Inquiry into Biology and Being. The paintings incorporate notes and script fragments used during the project’s rehearsal process and production.About Todd Thomas Brown:www.toddthomasbrown.com 

The String Quartet Experience Producer and composer Nahuel Bronzini joins forces with local musicians, taking the audience on a sonic journey through classical, pop, jazz, and Argentine folk as they embrace the compelling sound of the string quartet. Nahuel has been arranging music for various songwriters in San Francisco the past recent years, and his own original music explores themes of nostalgia and longing that navigates sonorities from both the contemporary classical work as well a jazz a...

An embrace of traditional Jazz and new innovations As one of jazz’s premier bassists Jeff Denson is always looking for situations that allow for maximum creative freedom, like his long-running gig with alto sax legend Lee Konitz, or the collective trio Minsarah. One of his two new duo albums, "I’ll Fly Away" which he worked on with Joshua White, who he met in 2005 studying at UC San Diego, showcases his virtuosity and exquisite musicality while providing a fascinating window into his vast range...

The Red Poppy is pleased to present a unique musical extravaganza delivered by La Peche, a new group of young bay area musicians. This show will include a 30 minute introductory set, setting a relaxing and mellow mood, followed by the film screening, a Q&A, an intermission and ending with a more upbeat, dancing set. The night will be centered around George Melies 1904 silent film "Journey Through the Impossible," and woven together by the three faces of the group’s music: the soul of traditi...