Jesse Olsen Bay and Charming Hostess

The Red Poppy Art House offers you a double bill of eclectic tunes on Friday July 11th, bringing you the words of author and activist Tillie Olsen in musical form along with songs about social justice. Composer/multi-instrumentalist Jesse Olsen Bay celebrates the album release ofMakings, songs based on unpublished writings by his grandmother, acclaimed author/activist Tillie Olsen. Jesse is known as part of the eclectic folk duo Ramon & Jessica, as well as for his frequent collaborations with dance and theater, having written original music for Sonoma State’s Fall Dance Concert. In Makings, Jesse accompanies himself on guitar, percussion, piano, toy instruments and found objects, weaving Tillie’s words into a tapestry of vivid emotion and imagery.

 Jesse Olsen Bay – voice, guitar, piano, percussion, objects

Listen to and learn more about Jesse Olsen Bay’s Makings.

Charming Hostess works at the intersection of voice, text and diaspora consciousness. Led by founder Jewlia Eisenberg, Charming Hostess often creates an immersive experience—making spaces that incorporate musical performance and visitor participation. They are now working on The Ginzburg Geography, a sonic cartography of the life and work of Natalia and Leone Ginzburg. Recent performance installations include Teraphim (Meridian, 2012) on feminist biblical criticism; and The Bowls Project (YBCA 2010) on Babylonian women’s amulets. Tonight Charming Hostess is proud to honor Tillie Olsen’s legacy with songs of social justice and daily work.

 Jewlia Eisenberg – voice
Cyn Taylor – voice
Jason Ditzian – bass clarinet
Laura Inserra – drums

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Admission: $10-20. Doors at 7:00 Show at 7:30.

Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.