March

"Definitely headed to great places," writes the San Francisco Chronicle about Indie-Roots-Folk band Professor Burns and the Lilac Field. With a rich history as a poet, community organizer and university professor, Burns is a rare bird of a songwriter. Teaming up with accomplished San Francisco musician Courtney Browne, the two offer a sonic journey that […]

The Four Bags tackle Death Metal, Persian Classical, Brazilian Pop, and French Electronica, ever expanding their stylistic palette while imprinting a distinctive stamp on the music.  They have been featured at the "Next Next" festival at BAM, "Celebrate Brooklyn!" festival in Prospect Park, the Wall to Wall Joni Mitchell Marathon at Symphony Space, a tribute […]

Acclaimed for their passionate performances, The Qadim Ensemble is comprised of accomplished and acclaimed musicians. The San Francisco based band has attracted a growing global audience who are responding to their authentic musicianship and timely message.  Qadim is a word found in both Arabic and Hebrew meaning “ancient” as well as “that which will come.” […]

Abu Djigo is a world-class, Jazz guitarist who tours Europe and Africa regularly, playing Jazz and African music. He writes original songs with Gary Nelson and Deborah Barer, who appear on the upcoming World Blues CD by Abu Gary, recorded in Guediawaye, Senegal with kora master Baboulaye Cissokho and other top musicians. Mamadou Sidibe was one of […]

This St. Patrick's Day weekend, Irish-born violinist and 2010 Red Poppy Resident Artist, Colm Ó Riain and his trigger-happy band, mix the ancient beat of Ireland with rhythms and melodies from all over the musical world – Jazz, Blues, Roma (Gipsy), India, Cuba, Brazil and many more.  An accomplished and fiery improviser in many genres, […]

Red Poppy Art House presents "Arte y Tapas Performance Series" featuring Classical Revolution The "Arte y Tapas" performance series features live music, visual art, and artisan tapas, showcasing local musicians, artists and chefs. The opening event on Valentine's Day featured a Tango performance by Trio Garufa, The Artists of EDELO "Where the United Nations Used […]

Saxophonist Patrick Wolff has performed with a wide range of musicians, including Indie Rock giants Calexico, Avant-Garde experimentalists Kayo Dot, Afro-Pop greats Asiko, and Fuji music legend Adewale Ayuba. During his eleven years in New York City, Wolff led his trio at Jazz clubs, bars, subway stations, and (less frequently) Mets Stadium and Gracie Mansion. […]

Corazón Sur's director, Miguel Martínez (Mexico), has brought together the innovative sounds of Latin Jazz and traditional Cuban and Mexican Son with the distinctive Jarocho style of Veracruz. In the process, Martinez has formed a collaboration with some of the best musicians in the Bay Area. Tonight they will produce an evening filled with original […]

  Modern Jazz   SF Offside Festival is proud to present music by two of the Bay Area’s leading composers and improvisers. Eric Garland’s Hodge Podge Ensemble features his original compositions for an eclectic collection of instruments, forcing Garland and members to explore new ways to tackle the modern jazz chamber group. Marcus Stephens’ Markstep […]

    The Love Leighs combine the ukulele strums and stunning voices of Raina Leigh and Jessica Leigh, at times angelic and sultry, with the side-man stylings of guitar star Jimmie Dreams and the formidable Josh Flowers' upright bass to play award-winning, "new-timey" 20th Century American roots music. You'll think you've heard their songs before, […]

Read Something You Didn’t Write   Calling all word-lovers, trash-pickers, puzzle-solvers, joke-tellers, linguists, lexicographers, and librarians: Circumtext is a literary event where participants share only text that they themselves did not write. Especially pieces that are not already recognized for their “literary” quality, by entities not known as “Authors”. Dictionaries, instruction manuals, to-do lists, internet […]

Brazilian and Modern Jazz Vocals   DC-based singer Emy Tseng returns to the Bay Area to celebrate the release of her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Sonho’ (meaning ‘Dream’ in Portuguese). Drawing upon her diverse musical background in early music, classical art songs, folk-pop, Brazilian bossa nova and jazz, Emy has forged a unique sound with […]

Latino Fusion Music Rooted in the Indigenous, the Andes    AJAYU is a six piece band that plays Latino fusion music rooted in the indigenous cultures of the Andes. Their original compositions and modern sounds are produced by the combination of traditional Andean instruments-Zampoñas and Quenas (flutes), Bombo (Ecuadorian drum), and Charango (small 8 string […]

Citizens Jazz Pays Tribute to great Brazilian Composers      Citizens Jazz is a collective of some of the most talented and driving jazz musicians in the Bay Area. The group is led by bassist Caroline Chung who has been an integral part of the jazz community as a musician and activist bringing you quality music […]

  Poppy East Bay Artists - 10 Year Anniversary Celebration No. 2   The Red Poppy Art House is thrilled to announce that we are celebrating 10 years since artist and founder Todd Brown opened the doors to his studio on the corner of Folsom and 23rd Street.   Admission: Free!   This second event […]

  NEAR EAST FLAMENCO at RED POPPY!   Sounds of Andalusia woven in with the Black Sea, the modes, movement and tonalities of flamenco with Arabic and Turkish maqam, all grounded in a latin jazz pulse - this is La Ruya, a new direction in "flamenco fusion." At the heart of the band lay the […]

Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico   DiaPa'Son is a local Bay Area band that plays music from Veracruz, Mexico called Son Jarocho. All of the members are actively involved in teaching youth around the Bay Area in different areas of music and in promoting culture within the community. Members of the group have studied in […]