West African Blues Mamadou and Vanessa perform original, soulful, uplifting music from the Wassoulou Region of Mali, West Africa, and are the winners of several prestigious music awards. Master kamale ngoni player Mamadou Sidibe is from the Wassoulou Region of Mali, West Africa. Twenty-five years ago, Mamadou played a groundbreaking role in transforming the music of this […]
Featuring Megan Keely & Her Father and David Starlight The Poppy is curating a night of live music themed around Father's Day. Joining us that night will be local singer Megan Keely and her father. Sharing the bill is singer songwriter David Starlight, as he returns to the Bay from Madrid. All are welcome to […]
A benefit concert for a family friend of the Red Poppy, Emiliano Donis, at Brava Theater. Go see some favorite Red Poppy artists including Rupa & the April Fishes, La Gente and more. Admission: $15-20 ***Note this event is NOT at the Red Poppy Art House but Brava Theater, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, […]
This project seeks to integrate the residence of artist Ralph Vázquez-Concepción at the Red Poppy Art House, the Family Arts Program, local residents and artists as well as invited artists from abroad to participate in a dialogue about what the terms “networks”, “systems”, and “community” mean to them. The result will be an installation that will express, […]
Lead by bassist Caroline Chung, an integral part of the jazz community and musicians’ rights activist, Citizens Jazz is a collective of some of the most talented in Bay Area jazz. This evening Citizens Jazz will educate you on the music of Charles Mingus. Mingus has influenced the jazz world in so many ways, through […]
Creative Jazz from Chicago, Los Angeles and the Bay For this performance at the Red Poppy, Chicago based cornetist Josh Berman has arranged music for a west coast version of his group Old Idea featuring Aram Shelton, Devin Hoff, Mark Clifford and Sam Ospovat. Devin Hoff will […]
Songs from the Medicine Bag Lyrically talented vocalist/composer, Derek Lassiter, makes his third appearance at Red Poppy Art House this June. With a soulful honesty, Lassiter’s upcoming release, Music Outside, contains songs that debuted to sold-out audiences at the Poppy. In this set Lassiter will present soothing songs from Music Outside as well […]
"Naadam" - Experience The Inner Music Bharathi Palivela, an Indian classical vocalist, has been experimenting with several genres of music since her Berklee days collaborating with musicians from various countries. In her current project Naadam- Bharathi, “Flight Step” and Aaron amalgamate styles from various cultures to create a unique sound. “Flight Step”, […]
Born in February 1966, Marcus Shelby has been playing the acoustic bass for 23 years. In this time, he has built a diverse and accomplished biography. Shelby was bandleader of Columbia Records and GRP Impulse! Recording Artists Black/Note and is currently the Artistic Director and leader of The Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, The Marcus Shelby Septet […]
Celebrando el dia de los niños en Argentina! Actividad: Estampilla tu huella! Activity: Printing feet!
An Evening For The Wild The intention of this project is to spread love and joy through music. Over the years Aaron has assembled a beautiful catalogue of songs, and an awe inspiring cast of musicians to perform them. Giving a nod to classic song writers such as Neil Young and Elliot Smith, Aaron […]
Classic, Latin And Contemporary Jazz Come hear some fantastic music that will include Classic, Latin and Contemporary Jazz performed by phenomenal musicians including, the exciting, melodic, master pianist Grant Levin, the amazingly-talented, multi-instrumentalist, Ajayi Jackson on drums and bassoon, the wonderful composer and bassist Joe McKinley, and the tremendously-talented Kenny Hawkins on tenor sax and […]
An Instrumental Powerhouse That Blends Latin Jazz With Driving Contemporary Funk Grooves Contemporary Jazz composer and guitarist Ray Obiedo has been at the forefront of musicians that have combined Jazz, Funk and Brazilian styles into a fresh and dynamic new musical brew. Bringing together these elements and fusing them with his infectious brand of […]
Celebrando el dia de la juventud en Marruecos Actividad: Mosaico de Marruecos! Activity: Moroccan Mosaic!
AN EVENING OF PERSIAN PERCUSSION WITH PEZHHAM AKHAVASS Exploring Dimensions Of Persian Beats Join us for an evening of Persian classical music and percussion with instruments tom bak and daf by acclaimed percussionist Pezhham Akhavass. The tombak is a type of goblet drum covered in animal skin that makes delicate, complicated and detailed rhythms with […]
ANY DISTRACTION'LL DO Folk Fingerpicking And Contemporary Blues San Francisco-based folk-blues artist Mokai sings and performs his new album Any Distraction'll Do. Beautiful guitar work underpins a collection of original acoustic Blues, instrumental pieces, and new takes on traditional Country Blues. His Roots sound and authentic fingerpicking are the perfect vehicle for the free-flowing […]
SWEDISH SINGER/SONGWRITER Into Me You See - A Musical, Theatrical Performance Daniella Gordon, a Stockholm-based singer, composer, therapist and life coach, is performing her award-winning album, into me you see at the Red Poppy! This is an exceptional performance that explores the journey of true identity and our relationship to life. into me you see, a […]
Singing To Your Soul And Rejoicing Life! Faye Carol’s unique style and gift of connecting with her audience is astonishing. This Bay Area living legend remains true to her Mississippi roots infusing the Blues into everything from Cole Porter to Michelle Legrand songs. She began singing while still a young girl in Meridian and […]
Cuidado con la Serpiente! Celebrando el dia de la serpiente. Actividad: Crea una serpiente 3 dimensional! Activity: Create a 3 dimensional snake!
Puedo moverme como tu quieras…quien soy? Actividad: Soy un títere. Activity: I’m a puppet.
INVESTING IN THE CREATIVE HUNCH A monthly social-cultural mixer. Investing in The Creative Hunch, aka "the Itch," is a sociocultural network of artistic projects that organize their administrative teams around the convening dinner gatherings. Amidst the sharing of art, spirits, and food, new friendships are born. Come out and learn how with 3-5 hrs/wk you can become part of a production […]
Golden-Era Bollywood Meets Modern Jazz Namaskar’s acclaimed percussionist, Sameer Gupta (The Supplicants, Marc Cary, VidyA), combines well-known compositions from the Indian Golden Era of Bollywood with Indian Ragas and modern American Jazz to craft an irresistibly, beautiful, artistic statement. Namaskar musically embodies the integrative spirit of our time. An original musical voice in Jazz, World, and […]
Proyecto de Presentaciones de Arte en la Mission Description: Celebrating International Day of the World's Indigenous People Celebrando el Dia Mundial de los Indigenas Activity: Spirit Animals! Actividad: Animales de Espiritu!
Curators: Lyz Luke & Sylvia Hathaway 6:45pm - 7:15: Grant Levin’s “88 Keys of Jazz” 7:15 – 8: SF Theater Pub Presents: Selections from the Pint Sized Play Festival III 8-9: Toni Bruna (Imaginary Folk/Italian) 9-9:05: Peter Foucault’s “Attraction/Repulsion” (Interactive Robotic Drawing Machine) 9-10: Kaboom! Quartet (String Chamber Rock) 10-11: Miguel Bernales (Latin Rock) 11-12: […]
A "Through the Looking Glass" Approach to Irish Music ....or.... Fiddler Dana Lyn and guitarist Kyle Sanna first met at a traditional Irish music session in New York City ten years ago. They soon discovered a shared interest in classical, world and experimental music, as well as a deep admiration and respect for Irish […]
I Walk the Line Mixed-media works by Peter Foucault Thursday August 9 - Saturday September 22, 2012 Artist Reception: Thursday, September 6 6pm-9pm The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present new mixed -media works by Peter Foucault investigating the nature of drawing and community, where chance factors […]
Fresh & Joyous Jazz Sounds from New York The Peacetet is the newest musical offering from the Fatum Brothers, which combines the energy and soul of their highly acclaimed Jazz Orchestra, and the intimacy of their trio. The Peacetet features some of New York City’s most exciting young talent whom possess the unique ability to […]
Celebración del Día Internacional de la Juventud Activity: Know your rights! Actividad: Sepa sus derechos!
Country Blues Meets Jewish Liturgy Saturday, August 11 Jeremiah Lockwood's band, The Sway Machinery, has made its mark around the world performing at festivals ranging from the Festival of the Desert in Timbuktu to Roskilde Festival in Denmark. His musical training included singing in the choir for his grandfather, Cantor Jacob Konigsberg and a decade […]
Soul, Poetry, Sound Writer, rhymer and culture warrior, MADlines, combines witty lyrics with off-the-wall rhyme schemes. She's worked as a poet mentor with Youth Speaks, graduated with her MFA this year, and recently released a mixed tape: Mad Habit. Bay Area singer-songwriter and emcee, Coco Peila, combines empowering lyrics and unique vocal delivery with fun […]
