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FRESH Exchanges: Alternative Conservatory ft. Sarah Bouars, Kristianne Salcines

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

FRESH 2018 Exchanges offer nine interactive, inclusive, and insightful gatherings in the frameworks of RIPE , POTLUCK/Social Practice, and Alternative Conservatory at the Red Poppy Art House between January 9th and 25th. Each Thursday, Alternative Conservatory is a time to unwind, connect, absorb, consider, listen, and discuss with FRESH artists notorious for disarming paradigms and […]

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Derek Lassiter: “Secular Spirituals”

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Derek Lassiter returns to the Red Poppy to present new songs along with songs from past releases. He will be joined by long-time collaborators Tammy L. Hall and Art Khu for an evening of jazz, soul, and beyond.   FEATURING: Derek Lassiter - vocals Tammy L. Hall - piano Art Khu - bass, guitar Elé […]

$20

Howard Alden w/ Kit Eakle’s DjangoSphere: Music of Thelonious Monk, Django Reinhardt & More

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Prominent jazz guitarist Howard Alden joins veteran violinist Kit Eakle and his project DjangoSphere for an evening of standards, originals, and the music of Thelonious Sphere Monk and Django Reinhardt. In the words of Bay Area jazz reviewer Andrew Gilbert, "DjangoSphere is a rhythmically dexterous rollercoaster ride that artfully melds the sounds of two irreducibly […]

$20 – $25

Rumberos de Radio Habana: Monthly Community Rumba

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Rumba music originated in the Afro-Cuban neighborhoods of Havana and Matanzas as the soundtrack to community, partnered dancing and get-togethers as a means of cultural expression. Its global diaspora means rumba rhythms have found their way into other genres of music such as country, rock, and blues, and continue to impact the genres of today. […]

Free

gina Breedlove & Beautiful Friends: Spirit Through Song

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Folksoul artist gina Breedlove casts and breaks spells with her powerful blend of folk and soul music with an undertone of Red Dirt blues.   FEATURING: gina Breedlove - vocals Julie Wolf - piano Ruth Price - percussion   ABOUT THE ARTIST: gina Breedlove is a singer, songwriter, sound healer, and medicine woman from Brooklyn, […]

$20 – $25

February 3rd MAPP @ Red Poppy Art House

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Launched in 2003, the Mission Arts & Performance Project (MAPP) is a homegrown bi-monthly, multidisciplinary, intercultural happening that takes place in the Mission District of San Francisco. On the first Saturday of every even month of the year, the MAPP transforms ordinary spaces, such as private garages, gardens, living rooms, studios, street corners, and small […]

Free

Taraf de Akácfa: Eastern European & Balkan Folk Music

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Drawing from many Eastern European musical traditions, Taraf de Akácfa performs a broad set of music ranging from danceable Macedonian coceks and complex odd time Bulgarian melodies, to Romanian horas and heart-wrenching Transylvanian songs.   FEATURING: Lulu de la Rue (USA/ France) - violin Johannes Olsson (Sweden) - accordion Isaac Misri (USA) - guitar Ábel […]

$15 – $20

Drómeno: Folk & Urban Music of Greece

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Drómeno is a traditional ensemble presenting authentic regional music from the Greek mainland and beyond, overlapping into the surrounding regions and finding the musical legacy that connects the traditions of the Balkans. Featuring wide-ranging instrumentation, the group is able to span the sounds of Greece, from Western Macedonia and Ipiros, through Thessaly and Thrace.   […]

$20 – $25

Mark Zaleski Band: High-Energy Jazz

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Boston-based multi-instrumentalist Mark Zaleski comes to San Francisco to celebrate the release of his second album, Days, Months, Years. The album includes clever compositions combined with choice standards reimagined to fit the style of his band of 10 years. Zaleski performs on saxophone this evening as he puts his own spin on modern jazz by […]

$15 – $20

Max Minardi / Little Shrine: Melodic Storytelling & Folk-Pop

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Singer-songwriter Max Minardi opens the show with folk songs reflecting his experiences and humorous stories on the road. Folk-pop trio Little Shrine then closes the night with music from their newly released mini-album, Wilderness, as well as several brand new tunes that have never been shared publicly. The songs, written by vocalist and bassist Jade […]

$15 – $20

Dynamic ft. Paul Kim: Danish Jazz & Close Harmonies

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Consisting of four singers and a rhythm section, Dynamic is a Danish jazz band that creates close-harmony arrangements of classic and progressive jazz tunes. Their current repertoire focuses on vocal arrangements of instrumentals by jazz giants including Miles, Monk, Coltrane, Gillespie, and more, as well as original songs with a sprinkling of funk and soul. […]

$15 – $20

SOLD OUT: Sheela Bringi: Hindustani Harp Project

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

An evening of rare and beautiful artistry, Hindustani harpist, singer, and bansuri flautist Sheela Bringi performs classical Indian music reimagined for harp and voice, plus soulful devotional ballads (bhajans), Indian folk melodies, and original songs.   FEATURING: Sheela Bringi - harp, vocals, bansuri William Rossel - tabla Wallace Harvey - violin Brent Kuecker - harmonium […]

$20 – $25

Grupo Falso Baiano ft. Francisco Marques: 100 Years of Choro & Samba

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

With special guest Francisco Marques from Ginga, Grupo Falso Baiano performs the music of Rio de Janeiro, illustrating 100 years of samba and choro.   FEATURING: Brian Moran - 7-string guitar Zack Pitt-Smith - clarinet, saxophone, flute Francisco Marques - cavaco, vocals, percussion Ami Molinelli - percussion   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Grupo Falso Baiano is […]

$15 – $20

Sameer Gupta: A Circle Has No Beginning

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

This project infuses an element of deep appreciation for cultural diversity and respect for tradition as well as innovation into the musical landscape today. The ensemble's diverse roots, spontaneity, and musical influences of soul, modern jazz, Native American melodies, and Indian classical traditions help bring together a relevant and powerful statement. This work represents the […]

$20 – $25

Alex Hand Band / Three For Silver: Balkan Folk-Jazz Meets Apocalyptic Folk Noir

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

A staple in the Bay Area Balkan and gypsy swing scenes in recent years, Alex Hand’s current project explores the common ground of influence between western art music and jazz with folk music of Eastern Europe. The repertoire features uptempo and high-energy dance tunes from Bulgaria and Romania with a progressive edge. Sharing the night […]

$15 – $20

Alex Conde, John Santos & Jeff Chambers: Jazz Flamenco (2 SHOWS)

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Jazz/flamenco pianist Alex Conde returns to the Bay Area to reunite with his California trio featuring Grammy-nominated percussionist John Santos and legendary bassist Jeff Chambers. This extraordinary trio of natural-born improvisors will explore the intersections of jazz, Latin jazz, flamenco, and all the spaces in between, leaving you inspired, elated, and transformed.   FEATURING: Alex […]

$25

Rumberos de Radio Habana: Monthly Community Rumba

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Rumba music originated in the Afro-Cuban neighborhoods of Havana and Matanzas as the soundtrack to community, partnered dancing and get-togethers as a means of cultural expression. Its global diaspora means rumba rhythms have found their way into other genres of music such as country, rock, and blues, and continue to impact the genres of today. […]

Free

DAC Presents: Qais Essar and Friends: Experimental Afghan Classical Music (DOUBLE SHOW!)

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Co-presented by Diaspora Arts Connection and Red Poppy Art House, Qais Essar shares new works for the Afghan rabab, further extending the boundaries of the instrument and presenting it in a new context.   FEATURING: Qais Essar - rabab Eric Zang - percussion, kaval, electronics Antara Bhardwaj - kathak dance   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Qais […]

$20 – $25

Nick Hours and Katy Stephan: Dreamy Nighttime Music & Visuals

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Nick Hours and his band performs two short sets, one with a rich acoustic ensemble and the second with beats and projected visuals featuring vocalist Claire Gendler. Pianist and singer-songwriter Katy Stephan offers intricate and original handmade songs that may evoke ghosts of the Barbary Coast.   FEATURING: Nick Rattray - vocals, guitar Hamza Tayeb […]

$15 – $20

Gary Haggerty & Faisal Zedan: Classic & Contemporary Melodies from the Eastern World

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Multi-instrumentalist Gary Haggerty and Arab percussionist Faisal Zedan return to the Red Poppy to express the dynamic aspects related to Arab and Middle Eastern drumming and its effect on the melodies performed.   FEATURING: Gary Haggerty - oud, saz, mendochello, tarhu Faisal Zedan - derbakki, riqq, frame drums   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Gary Haggerty is […]

$20 – $25

Brother Spellbinder / Wolf & Crow: Cinematic Folk Cabaret

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Brother Spellbinder blends elements of folk, chamber pop, and global music through original songs that are both melodic and theatrical. With Instrumentation that includes cello, ukulele, violin, guitar, and three-part harmonies, their performance also features multimedia with live-projected handmade film collages and the release of a new music video. Wolf & Crow then interweaves sweetly […]

$15 – $20

Justin Ancheta Acoustic: Folklyrico Americana – Latin Reggae Flamenco

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Justin Ancheta is an established musician and songwriter in the Bay Area with compelling and eclectic styles that range as far as his ethnicity takes him. With songs in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, Ancheta encompasses his Californian roots with global influences. He is accompanied with melodies by Garcia Scammon on clarinet and saxophone and often […]

$15 – $20

Brian Andres and the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel: Compositions of Drummers & Percussionists

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Brian Andres and the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel present their own arrangements of compositions by well-known jazz drummers and Latin jazz percussionists, as well as original music.   FEATURING: Brian Andres - drumset Javier Cabanilas - congas Christian Tumalan - piano Aaron Germain - bass Steffen Kuehn - trumpet   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Lead by drummer […]

$15 – $20

Mini Residency: WaterSaw, Sonsherée Giles & Megan Lowe: The Sounds Inside w/ Special Guest Unwoman (2 SHOWS)

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Through a mini artistic residency with the Red Poppy Art House, artists WaterSaw, Sonsherée Giles, and Megan Lowe present The Sounds Inside, a site-specific dance and sound score exploring what is going on within a space, our bodies, and our minds. Creating layers of sound through loopers, WaterSaw uses their instruments in both conventional and […]

$20 – $25

CANCELLED – Stephanie Bruce Ensemble: True Stories: Original Notes & Letters

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stephanie Bruce and her ensemble present original words and eclectic music inspired by a variety of influences, from Debussy to Dylan, with a side of groove.   FEATURING: Stephanie Bruce - vocals John R Burr - piano Aaron Germain - bass […]

$20 – $25

Luminance Ensemble: Harp, Trumpet & Bass Explorations

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Harpist Amelia Romano, along with trumpeter Matt Ebisuzaki and bassist Tim Renner, present an evening of original compositions and arrangements. With influences ranging from South American harp, symphonic brass, and odd-meter dance music, to minimalism, post-bebop, and spaghetti western soundtracks, this intrepid trio finds a song-line under San Francisco's Mission District and tracks it to […]

$20 – $25

Renegade Duo: 21st Century Salon

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Renegade Duo presents Historically (In)appropriate, a 21st century salon with an eclectic program of intimate songs spanning centuries and genres, with sets by Dusan Bogdanovic, California-based composer Gary Eister, obscure pieces by 19th century guitar composers Salvador Castro de Gistau and Karl Eulenstein, songs by John Dowland, as well as a collection of reimagined jazz […]

$20

Cosa Nostra Strings: Hybrid String Crossover Music

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Cosa Nostra Strings present a program of original works and their own interpretations of a few covers. Ranging from acoustic heavy metal to power ballads and everything in between, they utilize their distinct instrumentation of cello, viola, violin, trombone, bass, and percussion to the fullest extent.   FEATURING: Shaina Evoniuk - violin Adam Theis - […]

$15 – $20

Karl Evangelista: Exploring the Filipino-American Avant-Garde

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Filipino-American guitarist Karl Evangelista ranks among a new wave of creative musicians grounded in jazz, 20th century experimentalism, and popular song. Joined by an all-star grouping of Bay Area experimentalists, including members of art rock band Grex, Evangelista explores the meeting point between the throttling power of psychedelic rock and the dark outer reaches of […]

$15 – $20

¡Aquí no hay moscas!: Artist Reception w/ Santiago Insignares

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

The Red Poppy Art House invites you to join the artist and curator behind its next exhibition, ¡Aquí no hay moscas! ('There Are No Flies here!'), on view until May 14th. In this installation, artist Santiago Insignares uses the metaphor of an incessant swarm of flies by making a direct, visual translation of his frustration […]

Free