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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Paintings by Patrick St. Clair Monday January 13th – Thursday 31st 2013 Artist Reception Thursday January 24th, 6-9pm The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present Last Night, an exhibit of paintings by San Francisco artist Patrick St. Clair. In this collection, semi-abandoned spaces allow for a netherworld where structures and remnants left […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Advance tickets are available online for both shows. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. If tickets sell out online, tickets will not be available at the door. Ramana Vieira Ensemble | Contemporary Fado Contemporary Fado and global pop Ramana Vieira Ensemble Portuguese-American singer-songwriter, Ramana Vieira bring us her classic renditions of […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. If tickets sell out online, tickets will not be available at the door. Dawayer Huda Asfour A solo for oud, looper, and voice Huda’s latest solo project for oud, looper, and vocals. In this improvisation-based journey, Huda presents new and […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. If tickets sell out online, tickets will not be available at the door. Colin Cotter & Sumaia Jackson Ripping Fiddle Tunes & Soulful Folk Songs Sumaia Jackson (5-string fiddle) and Colin Cotter (guitar, vox) put their virtuosity to work in […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. If tickets sell out online, tickets will not be available at the door. Esotérica Tropical Caribbean Music for Full Spectrum Healing/Harp, Electronics, and Afro-Puerto Rican Rhythms Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Oakland’s Esotérica Tropical is a traditional Chinese medicine […]
Advance tickets are available online. It is advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. If tickets sell out online, tickets will not be available at the door. The SticklerPhonics & The Supplicants Composition meets improv A night of improvised music by two interesting Bay Area ensembles. Get ready for a ride! Featuring: SticklerPhonics: Scott […]
Party of Hearts Exhibition Closing Reception: CORAZONES / HEARTS by Adrian Arias THIS IS A FREE EVENT (Donation is encouraged) Party of Hearts is a time to gather as a community and reflect on the power of art as a means of change in our society, in these difficult times of political transition. A renewed collection of […]
LIONESS: A Short Film Fundraiser A Fundraising Event for a compelling film about courage and resilience Join Us for the LIONESS Film Fundraiser Event sponsored by Aviva Arts! Set in 1977 Morocco, LIONESS tells the story of a young woman who coaches the town's first girls' soccer team, challenging tradition and inspiring her players […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. Ana Vieira: Contemporary Fado artist Exploring the music of the legendary Fado artist out of Portugal, Amalia Rodrigues, and beyond. This music is sometimes called “Portuguese Blues.” Ana's work captures the essence of Fado from her parents' homeland and well […]
February 1st MAPP Saturday, February 1st, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom @23rd Curator: Dina Zarif Doors open at 7:00 pm 7:15 – 8:00 pm: The Shadow Band (Funky Arabi Jazz) 8:15 – 9:00 pm: Louda y Los Bad Hombres (Latin and Jazz Rhythmics) 9:15 […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. UPDATE: Second Show added! Sibarg Ensemble Persian/Jazz Improvisation The Sibarg Ensemble explores creative intercultural music-making by combining the sounds of Persian music, jazz, and free improvisation. Through original compositions, arrangements of classical melodies and folksongs, and improvisations, ensemble members draw […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. RSVP to the Facebook event: Ricardo Peixoto & Carlos Oliveira Brazilian Guitar Music Brazilian guitarists Ricardo Peixoto and Carlos Oliveira return to the Red Poppy for a reunion concert during Carlos’ visit to the Bay Area from his […]
Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. RSVP to the Facebook event: Warango The Sounds of Afro-Peruvian Music / Afro-Peruvian Rhythms Warango is a musical project born in 2019 in Oakland, California. Its music is based on vibrant Afro-Peruvian rhythms. This proposal is a meeting […]