Kardash

Kardash is a project bringing together the sounds of Middle East with the modern feels of psychedelic rock and jazz. Taking its cue from the Anatolian Rock of Turkey, this incarnation of Kardash performs Turkish Folk (Turku) with a strong jazz sensibility, reminiscent of such lime-lights as Selda Bagcan or Baris Manco. Ultimately, Kardash is about the timeless space evoked in song and dance and commonality of the various traditions, ancient and modern, the group encompa...

Where it Feels

Do It Live! Productions presents A GroundWork Staged Reading: Where It Feels By Kaitlin Schuster Raise a glass with Do It Live as it salutes and celebrates the community that has helped it reach its second year. We encourage everyone to bring some wine, or some food, and settle in to enjoy our staged reading of Kaitlin Schuster’s new play, Where It Feels. When stood up for a date with bachelor number infinity, Hanna meets Joz, who is trying to live outside of the gender b...

The Americano Social Club

Music For “La Dolce Vita”! The Americano Social Club is led by Michael Zisman on mandolin and features guitarist Jason Vanderford and bassist Joe Kyle Jr. We play music for "la dolce vita": a mix of romantic and eclectic melodies from all over the world. At our show you might hear Pop or Jazz, Folk, Classical, Rock or Opera, the music of Brazil, or of Europe's cafés, (not to mention some of our own dramatic original pieces); and all of it re-imagined for you to hear the songs you lo...

Alex Pinto Trio

Modern Hybrid Jazz Award winning guitarist and composer Alex Pinto seamlessly blends traditions of Hindustani music with modern jazz, creating a hybrid music that is pushing boundaries and creating new soundscapes. Joined by longtime collaborator, Shaun Lowecki on drums, and Kim Cass on bass, The Alex Pinto Trio will be presenting Pinto’s original music that showcases his unique sound and concept. Pinto is an active performer across the Bay Area and is excitedly making his debut at Re...

A Letter From Our Founder: Todd Brown

Posted on December 20, 2012December 20, 2012 by Red Poppy

Dear friends of the Poppy, In 2013, the Red Poppy will celebrate it’s 10 year anniversary! However, before we get there, I want to share a thought: The Red Poppy Art House does not really exist. What does exist is a room within a building on the corner of Folsom Street and 23rd Street in San Francisco. The room has a closet, a bathroom, and a not-so-entirely-random assortment of things, such as speakers, chairs, sound equipment, etc. This room is owned by a landlord, Curt...

Painting Workshop: TEXTURE, COLLAGE & MIXED MEDIA

Saturday, January 19, 2013, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Taught by Todd Thomas Brown This 6-hour workshop focuses on the use of collage and mixed media in the development of varied textures within the painting surface. We will explore different thicknesses of paint, and the use of modeling paste and collage of varied materials, both organic and inorganic. Through these techniques, we discover how the painting becomes a sculptural object in which we can imbed other objects mea...

“Disappear Incompletely – The Music of Radiohead” + Jesse Rimler of Kapowski!

New Electro-Jazz Arrangements Of The Music Of Radiohead Formed in 2006 by trombonist/arranger Rob Ewing, Disappear Incompletely focuses exclusively on re-interpreting the music of Radiohead in an electrified jazz context. For this special appearance at the Red Poppy, DI will debut an entirely new set of arrangements drawn from Radiohead’s 2003 release, Hail to the Thief. Henry Hung - trumpet Kasey Knudsen and Patrick Cress - saxophones Rob Ewing - trombone and...

PC Muñoz’s Singing Blood and Kat o1o

POSITIVELY ALPHABET STREET: PRINCE AND BOB DYLAN MASH-UPS PC Muñoz's Singing Blood (PMSB) is a percussion-and-electronics-based art-funk ensemble featuring players with a deep background in experimental funk, jazz, rock, and contemporary classical. PC's past collaborations include percussion-and-cello outings with longtime Kronos Quartet cellist Joan Jeanrenaud (including the Grammy-nominated "Strange Toys" and the iTunes-charting "Pop-Pop"), as well as tracks with rock lege...

Tragic Valley + Reverter (Vancouver)

A night of unconventional riffs, rhythms , tones and drones that line up like a complex math problem! Formed by longtime friends Jason Schwartz (Boxcar Saints, Fort Erie, the Cannery...) and Karl Jensen (Satuurnus, HS Adherents), Tragic Valley is a study in duality. Always sounding on the verge of losing control, yet very carefully crafted, they create sounds ranging from mellow, moody drones to dark, blues-tinged psych-rock. Tragic Valley is gonna kick you in the face.....

Fely Tchaco

From Cote D'Ivoire West Africa 2012 11TH Independent Music Awards winner in the world beat song category Fely Tchaco from Cote D'Ivoire West Africa will be gracing The Red Poppy Art House. Fely's music is a blend of West Africa forest traditional music with Jazz and Pop. Fely Tchaco: lead vocal Paul Sonnabend: conga Andres Brian: drums Huit Kilot and Freddy Clarke (switching for a 5 piece band): guitar Wendel Rend: bass Fely packed Amoeba Music Berkeley i...

Lavay Smith

Lavay Smth Sings the Billie Holiday Song Book, Featuring Sax Legend Jules Broussard. Lavay Smith grew up with the Billie Holiday songbook, these songs are near and dear to her heart , and knows them inside out. Look for these songs to be sung: "Good Morning Heartache”, “Don't Explain”, “Billie's Blues” and “Fine and Mellow”, just to name a few, all of which were penned by the great Lady Day herself. Lavay Smith is the vocalist and bandleader of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, one of the to...

MWE + True Life Trio

Vocals, Reads and Beats MWE puts a modern and eclectic twist on Turkish and Balkan folk music. This acoustic wind ensemble plays traditional songs with the rarely paired clarinet and the double-reeded zurna. Add some clarinets and a Davul, a shoulder slung marching drum, and you’re about the closest to heavy metal you can get without amplification. Their shows are loud, wild and raucous affairs known for drawing entire audiences on their feet in one song or less. Calvin L...

An Evening with Mark Growden

Soulful and Poetic Songs MARK GROWDEN is a singer, writer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, record producer, visual artist,and the artistic director of the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans, LA. Growden has released several critically acclaimed albums, including Saint Judas, which was awarded “2010 Rekkid of the Year” by music blog Stash Dauber and ranked in the 2010 Village Voice Critics Poll. Growden has toured the US extensively, composed original musical scores for a nu...

Family Art: Holiday Art Sales! & Activity: Time Machine

HOLIDAY ART SALES! VENTA DE ARTE PARA LAS FESTIVIDADES DE DICIEMBRE! Saturday/Sabado December 5th 1pm-4pm (only Family Art work sale/ Solo venta de arte del programa Arte en Familia) Thursday/Jueves December 13th, 6-9pm (Artist Reception & Holiday Sale/ Recepcion artistica de expositores y venta de arte) Sunday/Domingo December 16th, 12-4pm (Artist Talk & Afternoon Sale/ Charla de expositores y venta de arte) Activity: Time Machine! Activ...

Double Bill: Chives + Sturdy

West Coast CD Release Celebration for CHIVES' sophomore release, Dads. CHIVES represents the collective musical output of bassist Matthew Wohl, multi-reedist Steven Lugerner and drummer Max Jaffe. Their music is a continuation of the jazz trio continuum - yet CHIVES’ repertoire is heavily influenced by the world of songwriting. Their third recording, Dads, was released on Primary Records in August 2012 to critical acclaim. CHIVES is not only a platform for fluid imp...

Holiday Potluck & Jam Session

Come join the Poppy Family as we ring in the Holidays. This evening is a family friendly potluck and jam session for our entire neighborhood. Please feel free to bring some contribution of food, beverages, instruments, smiles, and cheer. Children and families are especially encouraged to attend. Admission: A smile!

ARTE Y TAPAS

Performance Series Holiday Celebration ARTE Y TAPAS returns to the Poppy for a special holiday event with artisan tapas and cocktails by Lovage Cooking, holiday gifts on sale made by local artists, and live music Monica Marie Fimbez! Arte y Tapas on Facebook More information on Monica Marie Fimbez (Latin/Folk): monicamariefimbrez.com Admission: $12-15 Doors at 7:00pm, Show 7:30-10pm

Joshua Eden and Oscar Westesson + Rebecca Cross

Grab Bag Of Gritty Soul; Truth-Talking Troubadour For Troubled Times Sounds like Tom Waits and The Wood Brothers wrapped in a tortilla, dipped in honey and served at the speakeasy - a feast of gritty soul that ranges from smoky blues to melancholy ballads to rowdy swing. Oscar’s fat bass notes resonate with Joshua's gravelly vocals as he recounts tales of the road, drunken sailors, emancipation, love, death, promises and destiny. Joshua has composed and performed for ...

POPPY Holiday Art Sale & Party

Photo: Gary Weiner Thursday Dec. 13, 6-9 pm "POP!"Artist Reception by the members of the Bay Area Photographers Collective (BAPC) BUY ART! Come deck out your halls this holiday season! This will be a fun evening of art, friends and food. Sale proceeds benefit local artists and The Red Poppy Art House. Works for sale will include photos from BAPC and artwork varying from postcards, bookmarks, and framed paintings made by children in our Family Art program. BAPC items will fe...

POP! Artist Reception & Holiday Sale

Photo: Malcom Easton Holiday Art Sale & Artist Talk at 3pm BUY ART! Come deck out your halls this holiday season! This will be a fun afternoon of art, friends and food. A special Artists Talk will bring together members of BAPC in conversation with Marisa Aragona, curator of our current exhibit "POP!". Sale proceeds benefit local artists and The Red Poppy Art House. Woks for sale include prints, cards, books from BAPC artists And we will be selling artwork varying from ...

Riffat Sultana

Sufi, Folk And Love Songs Riffat Sultana channels the musical wisdom of 500 years and eleven generations of master vocalists from India and Pakistan. She is the daughter of the late Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, who is universally recognized as the finest Pakistani Classical singer of his time, and is the first woman from her family’s musical lineage to publicly perform in the West. Riffat’s stunning vocals have been recorded for numerous labels including Ark 21/Uni...

Family Art: Celebrating the International day for Human Rights

Event: Celebrating the International day for Human Rights Celebrando el dia Internacional de los Derechos Humanos Activity: lets hold hands and claim our rights! Actividad: tomemonos de las manos proclamando nuestros derechos! Date: Saturday December 8th Time: 1pm-4pm All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed. Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subje...

Family Art: MAPP Trombonist + International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

Event: Andy Strain, The Trombonist at Family Art MAPP! + face painting! Description: - a musical trombonist storyteller for audiences of all ages. Kids can try a green trombone and make music together with the trombonist! check him out: http://thetrombonist.net/ Date: Saturday December 1st Time: 1:30pm-2:30pmEvent: Honoring the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery Día Internacional de la Abolición de la Esclavitud Description: Mission Arts Performance Pr...

Family Art: Celebrating Children’s Day!

Event: Celebrating Children’s Day! Celebrando el Dia de los Niños! Date: Saturday November 17th Activity: I am a Super Hero! Actividad: Soy un Super Heroe! All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed. Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subject to change. Check website for updates. Las actividades están sujetas a cambio. Revise la página web. F...

Foxtails Brigade

Time is Passed CD Release Show For every innocent child eagerly awaiting the season of Christmas lights, ornaments, and candy canes there is at least one jaded soul dreading the dirge of shopping lines, forced family gatherings and the same mind-numbing songs on constant repeat. Cynics feeling the latter will likely find a lot to identify with on Foxtails Brigade's Time Is Passed. It's not a holiday album per se, but the sardonic tone of yuletide bemoaners "Unfairness Awareness" and "...

Lou Lou and Gypsy Jivers

Lou Lou and the Gypsy Jivers Django Jazz meets township swing jazz Lou Lou and the Gypsy Jivers is acoustic ensemble infusing gypsy jazz with South African township swing jazz, Capetonian and Southern African regional music. Compositions infused with eclectic sounds and rhythms from around the world makes this ensemble a treat for the listener. Making their 3rd appearance at the The Red Poppy they will present new compositions and arrangements by Louis Matthee. Loui...

ARGENTINE ART SONGS

Argentine Rhythms By Classical Composers Discovering the Argentine Classical repertoire with Margaret Fabrizio is a wonderfull experience. We started exploring German repertoire, Schumann, Schubert, in Opera, Puccini, Verdi until we arrived at this style of South American art song. We fall in love with them, new music from a new culture. Music that loves its Native American roots. Carnavalitos from Bolivia, Tristes from Peruvian Incas, Milongas from the Pampas, and Tango Nuevo from Bu...

“POP!”

Photo by Jack Androvich “POP!” Thursday November 15th 2012 - Saturday January 12th 2013 The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present POP!, our latest exhibit in partnership with Bay Area Photographers Collective (BAPC). “POP!” is a group exhibition of photographs from the members of BAPC that evokes both a startling and invigorating energy. This exhibit is a curated selection of bold and dynamic works from BAPC members who employ diverse photographic methods to express bo...

Poppy Talk: Jascha Hoffman Plays Tribute to Caetano Veloso

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Red Poppy

RP: Your previous works have been described as "deceptively simple, deeply weird Pop songs”. You are also working on songs based on recent obituaries, however you are taking a pit stop with Brazilian Tropicalismo. What drew you to Caetano Veloso? JH: For the last few years my main focus has been on composing and recording my own pop songs. A couple of summers ago at a wonderful Brazilian music camp, I wandered into a beginning bossa nova guitar class and learned a few jazz chords. Since I hav...

Shifting Margins: Curatorial Discussion

Please join us for an evening with co-curators Kathrine Worel and Emmanuelle Namont Kouznetsov of OFF Space on Wednesday, November 7th from 6 - 7:30pm. We will engage in a thoughtful discussion of our current exhibition Shifting Margins showcasing literal, metaphorical and conceptual approaches to marginalization from over twenty local and international artists. Shifting Margins intends to examine ideas of exclusion, inclusion, and the spaces between. How does marginalization af...