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Istanbul Connection: Balkumbia from San Francisco to Turkey (Double Show!)
April 9, 2015 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$10 – $30
The Red Poppy Art House warmly welcomes Istanbul Connection in a special double show; a new project featuring members of the Bay’s hottest Balkan & Latin bands coming together in preparation for a journey to Istanbul, Turkey. Members from local Balkan bands (Inspector Gadje, MWE, La Pêche) and Latin bands (LoCura, Makrú) will treat you to a night of unique cross-bay bands.
The artist lineup for Istanbul Connection will include:
Paul Bertin – alto sax
Sean Tergis – percussion
Melissa Cruz – flamenco baile & palmas
Bob Sanders – guitar
Kata Miletich – vocals
Izzy Weiser– bass
Morgan Nilsen – clarinet
Marco Peris – drums & percussion
Raul Vargas – cajon & vocals
Learn more about LoCura on Facebook and Soundcloud
Check out Makrú’s website
Get a sneak peak at Inspector Gadje on their website
Get to know La Pêche here
Get a sneak peak at Inspector Gadje on their website
Get to know La Pêche here
Admission: $10-30. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
Time: Doors open for first show at 6:30pm. Performance starts at 7pm. Second performance will start at 8:30pm.
Advanced tickets: http://istanbulconnection.bpt.me
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