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Janam: Dark Side of Love – Balkan & Appalachian Groove
January 30, 2016 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
$10 – $20
This special reprise of Janam’s 2013 Valentine’s Day show will explore the shadowy side of love with tormented love songs, murder ballads, and more ‒ a perfect tone for a dark midwinter evening.
Integrating funky Balkan rhythms, gritty Appalachian ballads, arresting vocal harmonies and enchanting acoustic textures, the band creates an inspiring musical experience. Janam (a term of endearment) unites some of the Bay Area’s most playful and imaginative devotees of southern Balkan and American roots music. Weaving together folk tunes and their own colorful compositions, they take their audience on a stirring and labyrinthine ride.
Featuring:
Dan Auvil ‒ percussion, vocals
Tom Farris ‒ laouto, guitar
Juliana Graffagna ‒ vocals, accordion
Gari Hegedus ‒ oud, saz, mandocello, mandolin, violin
“An innovative ensemble that explores a dizzying range of styles, from Appalachia and Asia Minor to Eastern Europe. They play swirling, hard-driving music that always seems to end up in unexpected places.” ‒ San Francisco Chronicle
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Admission: $10-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.
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