The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol Featuring Joe Warner: An Evening of Blues and Jazz From Then to Now
2015-04-18 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol joins San Francisco-based pianist Joe Warner for an extraordinary evening of musical travels from past to present. Faye Carol is one of the premiere vocalists of her time with a career spanning over five decades. Arranging popular standards with doses of jazz, blues and hip-hop, Miss Carol has managed to cultivate a diverse sound throughout the years. Her divine energy and ability to rock the mic consistently leaves her audience both mesmerized and uplifted.
The collaboration includes:
Faye Carol – vocals
Joe Warner – piano
More about Faye Carol:
As founder of The School Of The Getdown, Miss Carol has effectively developed two programs to serve the Bay Area community. MITC (Music In The Community) and The Vocal Workshop Series have triumphantly supported hundreds of youth and adults in becoming more confident, skilled musicians. Known for her outwardly-loving embrace and support of all, Faye Carol remains a conduit for bringing together many communities through music.
Her most recent awards include Jazz Journalist’s Association 2014 Jazz Hero Award, Black Repertory Group 2014 Music in the Community Award, and San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce Jazz Heritage Award.
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Admission: $20-25. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
Advanced tickets: http://fayecarol.bpt.me
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Dusie Chapbook Kollektiv 8 Presents: Behm-Steinberg, Chiado, Hunter, Maughn & Tuck: Five Chapbook Releases
2015-04-19 19:00 - 21:30
Founded by Susanna Gardner, Dusie began as a Swiss-based webjournal. It has since grown to include an international community of writers, artists and translators engaged in publishing activities and collective poetic projects. The eighth iteration of the Dusie Chapbook Kollektiv, curated by Ottawa writer Rob McLennan, consists of about fifty writers from around the world, five of whom reside in the Bay Area and will be reading at the Red Poppy. Each member of the Kollektiv produces fifty copies of a chapbook, which they then mail to the other members, while making additional copies for sale and review.
Performers and their new chapbooks:
Hugh Behm-Steinberg, The Sound of Music
Amanda Chiado, Prime Cuts
Carrie Hunter, Weather Diary
James Maughn, Dialog of Snake and Crane
Zoe Tuck, The Burning Sapiens
More about the poets:
Hugh Behm-Steinberg is the author of Shy Green Fields (No Tell Books) and The Opposite of Work (JackLeg Press), as well as three Dusie chapbooks, Sorcery, Good Morning! and The Sound of Music. He teaches writing at California College of the Arts, where he also serves as editor for the journal Eleven Eleven. In addition to his work as a writer, Behm-Steinberg has recently debuted an experimental album with musician Matt Davignon under the bandname Oa.
Amanda Chiado is a poet, writer and arts advocate. She works as a Program Manager for the San Benito County Arts Council and also leads many poetry workshops, including those through California Poets in the Schools. Her work is forthcoming in Black Heart Magazine and It Was Written: Poetry Inspired by Hip-Hop.
Carrie Hunter is an editor for the Chapbook Press, Ypolita Press and Black Radish Books. With an MFA/MA in the Poetics program at New College of California, she went on to publish chapbooks with Cy Gist Press, Dusie, Arrow as Aarow, Lew Gallery Editions, Birds of Lace, and Gavia Immer. Her full-length collection, The Incompossible, was published in 2011 by Black Radish Books and her second, Orphan Machines, is forthcoming in 2015.
James Maughn lives in Santa Cruz, California, where he curates A New Cadence Poetry Series, a reading series dedicated to innovative poetries. He is a member of the Black Radish Books Publishing Collective and his own published books include Kata (BlazeVOX Books), Arakaki Permutations (Black Radish Books) and These Peripheries (Otoliths Press).
Zoe Tuck, author of Terror Matrix, has been an active member of the local literary community, working for several years at Small Press Distribution and co-curating Condensery Reading Series. She recently co-taught a class called Vampire Poetics at the Bay Area Public School with Laura Moriarty and currently teaches a class on ghosts with Zach Ozma. She will be playing the filmmaker Maya Deren in a production of Brittany Billmeyer-Finn’s the meshes: an iteration in 2 acts.
Admission: $5-7. Doors at 6:30pm. Event at 7:00pm. All ages welcome.
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Byb Chanel Bibene & Kiandanda Dance Theater: Taboo and Heroes
2015-04-23 19:00 - 22:00
“When war struck the Congo in 1997 my family and I fled Brazzaville to escape the chaos of the coup d’état. Kidnapped at one point, I thought they would shoot me from behind when let go, like so many others. Finally rejoining my parents and siblings, we had a terrible choice to make: either walk nearly 500 miles to get to Pointe‐Noire or try to find a place on a train already overcrowded with thousands of people.”
-Byb Chanel Bibene
Taboo and Heroes is a multimedia work that addresses the reality and consequences of violence and corruption through the specific experience of the war that overtook the Republic of Congo in the late 1990’s. Using dance performance and creative documentary film-making, choreographer Byb Chanel Bibene, joined by Kiandanda Dance Theater, narrates his personal experiences, in which hope was the only strength for survival. Bringing together dance and theater performers, an original music score, set design, and video elements, the piece aims to transport the audience into the charged atmosphere of conflict that permeated the Republic of Congo and continues to echo in Congolese life to this day.
Four years of process infuses this multiform work. Through his years of developing written and performance material, Byb has vacillated between choreographing for the stage version and finishing the script for the film rendition of this story. During this presentation, Byb will talk about his choreography process, his personal stories of being a war survival, what he witnessed, how war has impacted his home country, and how hope played a major role in keeping him and many others fighting for a better future and life. The evening will include footage of the process, shot in the Congo and the Headlands of Marin County, as well as live dance excerpts of the larger project. The night will conclude with a question-and-answer session accompanied by refreshments and Congolese specialties.
From my questioning of the sources and implications of conflicts came the impetus to create a performance work that could inspire active consideration of current events, in the belief that this is another step towards collective solutions to global problems. This work is intended to be a mobile, internationally viable project that can widely communicate its political initiative through the explanatory power of its emotional and kinetic journeys.
Stories behind a civil war that tore a country. An evening of food, film, performance, and discussion. This evening event will begin with a description of the Congo, its social environment and its brief political history. Then will follow the introduction of the project Taboo and Heroes that will be presented in five parts:
1st: The motive of the project (war and stories of victims and assailants), creative process in the Congo with a cast of Congolese dancers. We will share photos and videos shot in different locations of the Country.
2nd: Creative and performance process in the US with a cast of American dancers. We will share photos.
3rd: The film project: During the night we’ll discuss the need of shooting for a film. We’ll share the film trailer and photos and videos shot in the Marin Headlands.
4th: The event will culminate to an excerpt performance of the piece by the dancers.
5th: In the Congo we welcome our guests with food and drinks, here we mingle and we are open to your questions.
“This project is furthermore a turning point in my career as choreographer: it is an extensive, long-term undertaking, employing new creative approaches in my choreography and socio-political purpose. The fruition of this project will allow Kiandanda Dance Theater to establish itself significantly in its new home in the Bay Area.”
– Byb Chanel Bibene
Byb blogs about his process here and here.
Watch an excerpt of the performance.
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This work was developed through the CounterPulse Performing Diaspora Program with the support of the Ken Hempel Fund for the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, San Francisco Arts Commission, and the Walter & Elise Haas Fund.

Dancers’ Group fiscally sponsors Taboo and Heroes. Taboo and Heroes is made possible through the generous support of the Zellerbach Family Foundation and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, CounterPulse, the San Francisco Arts Commission, San Francisco International Art Festival, Sean Carson & UC Berkeley, Sarah Lappas & CSUS Sacramento, and all individuals who have donated and supported the project.
Admission: $5-20. Doors at 6:30pm. Event at 7:00pm. All ages welcome.
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The Gabriel Navia Ensemble: High Energy Latin Fusion
2015-04-24 19:30 - 22:00
The Gabriel Navia Ensemble infuses Latin music with ingredients from flamenco, jazz, Cuban grooves, Bolivian airs and Middle Eastern spices. The ensemble features Lebanese violin virtuoso Georges Lammam, Cuban bass player Ernesto Mazar, singer Sulkary Valverde, percussionist Silvestre Martines and Gabriel Navia on guitars. The ensemble led by Navia mixes world standards with some originals, and they do it with plenty of vitality and virtuosity. Navia is an energized guitarist who fills the uptempo tunes with organic improvisations that provide a continual kick. On the slower pieces, the band exhibits similar gusto to keep the pace moving along with vivacity.

Gabriel Navia is one of Bolivia’s most internationally renowned emerging artists. As a producer, guitarist, singer, composer, and collaborator of 3 Latin Grammy nominations, he has performed on many stages around the world including Asia, Europe and South America.
Gabriel Navia – guitar
Georges Lammam – violin
Silvestre Martinez – percussion
Ernesto Mazar – bass
Sulkary Valverde – vocals
Learn more about Gabriel on his website here.

Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Event at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Ensemble A Contratiempo: Masters of Venezuelan Folk Music Live from Caracas
2015-04-25 19:30 - 22:00
From the traditional music of Venezuela, Brazilian bossa nova, jazz, and other musical seasonings from around the globe, Ensemble A Contratiempo represents a broad spectrum contemporary music from around the world. The harp and Venezuelan cuatro play an important role in their music, demonstrating the evolution and perpetuity of these traditional instruments that maintain an important role in Venezuelan music and culture. This esteemed ensemble has performed, taught workshops, and presented at conferences throughout the world including México, the United States, Argentina, England, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Spain, Switzerland, France, Austria, Bolivia, the Netherlands, the Antilles, Puerto Rico, Denmark, Paraguay, Ecuador, El Salvador, Brussels, Chile, Ecuador, and Panama.Opening for Ensemble A Contratiempo is StringQuake, an electrifying trio bringing a new sound to today’s world music scene. Their repertoire draws inspiration from the music traditions of the Americas, Greece, Africa, India, European classical, and the musical masters who have emerged from every corner of the globe. The group’s unique instrumentation, original compositions, and dynamic arrangements give spice to their sound.Ensemble A Contratiempo Is:Angel Tolosa – Harp (Arpa Venezolana)Jose Luis Tolosa – Cuatro (Cuartista Venezolana)Stringquake Is:Amelia Romano – Electric Lever HarpMisha Khalikulov – CelloJosh Mellinger – PercussionDiscover more about Ensemble A Contratiempo’s Angel here.Check out the Ensemble’s Facebook page.Hear a sampling of their work here.Check out opening act, Stringquake, here!
Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Event at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Bay Area Dance Week Sunday Afternoon Workshop & Performance Led By Byb Chanel Bibene, Iu-Hui Chua, and Todd Thomas Brown
2015-04-26 11:00 - 16:00
The Red Poppy Art House is excited to participate in this year’s Bay Area Dance Week on Sunday, April 26th, 2015. Come explore the intersection of African contemporary dance, Butoh/experimental movement, and Argentine tango in a free Bay Area Dance Week afternoon at the Red Poppy Art House. Red Poppy resident artists Byb Chanel Bibene, Iu-Hui Chua, and Todd Thomas Brown share their artistic and pedagogical practice and process through movement workshops, artist performances, discussion, and sharing. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for movement.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS:
11am – 11:45pm: Byb Chanel Bibene – African Contemporary Dance
Byb Chanel Bibene uses movements inspired by the traditional dances from the Congo as a springboard into the African contemporary dance aesthetic. His teaching style is warm, friendly, and filled with humor. Whether you are new to African contemporary dance or have years of experience, you are welcome.

12:15pm-1pm: Iu-Hui Chua – Butoh/Experimental Movement
Iu-Hui Chua, guided by Butoh master Akira Kasai’s philosophy of “It is not what we do, but how we do it,” aims to cultivate our personal expression through movement. No experience is necessary, just an open bodymind and a desire to be oneself.
1:30pm-2:15pm: Todd Brown – Basics of Argentine Tango
Red Poppy founder Todd Thomas Brown covers the fundamentals of Argentine tango partnering techniques. At it’s most basic level, Argentine tango is a dance of walking in the the embrace of another. While the dance can become quite complicated with complex figures, at its core is a spirit of improvisation. No experience or partner necessary.
Each artist will present a 45-minute workshop session, followed by performances by Byb and Iu-Hui. The afternoon will conclude in a group sharing session with an open floor for movement and discussion.
ARTISTS’ BIOS:
Byb Chanel Bibene is a choreographer and performer working in theater and contemporary dance. His own technical and aesthetic sensibility is rooted in the culture and dances of his country of origin. He has toured and performed internationally with companies originating from Africa, England, France, and the USA, and has performed with local choreographers such as Paco Gomes, Amara Tabor Smith, Sherwood Chen, Rashad Pridgen, Folawole Oyinlola, Robert Henry Johnson, and Joanna Haigood. In 2006, Bibene co-founded Li-Sangha dance company, whose work Mona Mambu received two laurels and the 3rd Place award at Les Rencontres chorégraphiques de l’Afrique et de l’Océan Indien and won the 2006 Radio France Internationale Dance Prize. Upon Byb’s relocation to San Francisco in 2009, he has had the opportunity to present his work in the San Francisco International Arts Festival, the Museum of the African Diaspora, a collaboration with See.Think.Dance, the Black Choreographers Festival with mentor Robert Moses, and Oberlin Dance Common/Pilot Program 58. He currently is the Artistic Director of Kiandanda Dance Theater.
Iu-Hui Chua choreographs, performs, directs, and devises physical theater, dance, and video performance. She manifests work that is creative, intuitive and impacting. Simultaneously experimental, performance art, installation, physical theater, sculpture, and memory, her work utilizes intense visual and physical components to encourage connection, curiosity and change. She has been a member of Anna Halprin’s Sea Ranch Collective for several years (including performing in the Isadora Duncan Award winning re-staging of Parades and Changes) and been an associate teacher for Ms. Halprin, teaching her classes while she has been on tour. In 2011 she collaborated with the distinguished Asian American performance artist Dan Kwong on a multi-media production which premiered in Los Angeles. Recently her interest has led to creating environmental dances for video with collaborator Terre Parker. In 2012, their film All Flesh is Grass toured internationally with Videoholica’s International Video Art Festival as a Special Selection Finalist. In 2013 she collaborated with award winning actor Bobby August Jr., devising a full-length original production focusing on the theme of identity and touch. She also created, Nexus, a dance film with collaborator and fellow Poppy resident artist Christine Germain which won Best Experimental Film at the University of California Davis Film Festival in 2013. Currently she is working on the new film Ligilo with Eric Koziol and Bobby August Jr., and an experimental dance piece with Kimi Eisele.
Todd Thomas Brown is an interdisciplinary artist engaged in performative inquiry and visual arts. As a visual artist, Brown has 25 years combined experience in oil painting and mixed media, with 11 years professional teaching experience. Todd began his study of Argentine tango in 1997 in Montréal, Canada, with dancer Mylène Pelletier. Thereafter, his primary influence was acclaimed Buenos Aires-based tanguero, and dear friend, Pedro “el Indio” Benavente, the two of whom later formed the project Tango Protesta, utilizing tango as a vehicle of social-political engagement. While Pedro began organizing actions in Buenos Aires, Todd was training dancers to join in anti-war rallies in the Bay Area. Tango Protesta (SF) later evolved into the Milonga Masala Tango Project, through which Todd began to convene friends and artists of different disciplines and cultural stripes for a monthly gathering at his then home in Cole Valley. Unknown to him at the time, these gatherings were sowing seeds for what would come to be the Red Poppy Art House in San Francisco’s Mission District, where he and co-founder Alex Allende taught classes throughout it’s first year.
Admission: Free
Time: 11am-4pm. All ages welcome and experience levels welcome.
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Black + Brown Lives Matter Performance + Dialogue Series: disruptions - MultiMedia + Spoken Word Open Mic
2015-04-30 18:00 - 22:00
Curated by Mark Sabb and Michael Warr
disruptions will feature writing, spoken word, and digital / multimedia art relevant to the Black + Brown Lives Matter movements. The program will present multimedia works ranging from short experimental video to traditional “poetry films” that fit the theme.
Dialogue: 6pm
Screenings / Open Mic: 7:30pm-10pm
This is a free event.
disruptions is part of the year-long Black + Brown Lives Matter Performance + Dialogue Series featuring performances, exhibits, discussions, and actions led by artivists, community organizers and residents of neighborhoods addressing engaged social change and gentrification. These monthly presentations and activities will provide an opportunity to interact directly with activists connected to the #BlackLIVESMatter, #QTPOCLiberation, #BlackandBrownLivesMatter, #ShutDownCastro and #AsiansforBlackLivesMatter and other segments of the movement and community. The series is facilitated by the Red Poppy Resident Artist Cohort in collaboration with the “Ubuntu: Can Art Save a Community?” documentary and book project.
Panelists will include:

Kwan Booth is a creative writer, journalist and media futurist focusing on the intersection of communications, community, art and technology. He is the editor of the anthology Black Futurists Speak and his creative writing has been published in CHORUS, Beyond the Frontier: African American Poets for the 21st Century, and the Journal for Pan African Studies.
Dorothy R. Santos is a writer, editor, and curator whose research areas and interests include new media and digital art, programming, the internet, augmented reality, online performance, gaming, open source culture, and political aesthetics. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, she holds Bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of San Francisco, and received her Master’s degree in Visual and Critical Studies at the California College of the Arts.

www.dorothysantos.com
Mark Sabb is a Bay Area based digital artist and designer. Using the internet as his medium Mark’s works, which range from films, graphic and web design, to curating art exhibitions, have been featured on some of the most prominent independent music and art publications on the web ranging from Complex.com to Gallery Online for his work with the FELT art collective.
http://mark.feltzine.us/
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TARIMBA: Son Jarocho y Sur América
2015-05-01 19:30 - 22:00
TARIMBA explores a rich variety of Latin American genres including boleros, Cuban son, landó and cumbia. TARIMBA is a collective comprised of local Bay Area musicians who have embraced the traditional genre of Son Jarocho music from southern Veracruz, Mexico.

Performers:
Kyla Danysh – violin, jarana segunda & vocals
Lolis García – jarana tercera, zapateado, quijada & vocals
Pedro Rosales – cajón peruano & vocals
Aladino Manyoma – guitar & vocals
The core members of TARIMBA, Lolis García and Kyla Danysh, are experienced multi-instrumentalists who actively perform and teach in the Bay Area music community. Pedro Rosales, co-founder and former artistic director of De Rompe y Raja Cultural Association and leader of Proyecto Lando, is an accomplished cajón player and percussionist in the Afro-Peruvian tradition. Aladino Manyoma is a celebrated sonero and multi-instrumentalist from Colombia.
Learn more about TARIMBA here.
Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Double Show! Satch & Fats: Lavay Smith Sings the Music of Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller
2015-05-02 19:00 - 22:00
In Satch and Fats, vocalist Lavay Smith and her band will be performing favorites like “Honeysuckle Rose” and “Basin Street Blues” by two of the most swingin’ and innovative artists in American history, Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller.Lavay Smith is the vocalist and bandleader of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, one of the top swingin’ jazz and blues bands in the world. She grew up in Southern California and the Philippines, and has become an internationally recognized diva of jazz and blues, with a singing style influenced by Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Bessie Smith, Little Esther Phillips and other legendary greats. Whether singing her own compositions or drawing on a large repertoire of classics, Lavay and her all-star 7-piece band bake up an instant recipe for dancing and good times. Joining her at the Red Poppy are four of the finest musicians.

The Band:
Lavay Smith – vocals
Jules Broussard – saxes
Danny Armstrong – trombone & vocals
Sam Rocha – bass
Chris Siebert – piano
More on the Band:
Collectively, Lavay’s band members have performed with several famous musicians throughout the years. Chris Siebert is the bandleader and musical director, having worked with folks like Taj Mahal, Alvin Youngblood Heart, Quinn Deavaux. Jules Broussard is a native of Louisiana and has played with Ray Charles, Big Mama Thorton, and Eddie Clean Head Vinson. In addition to playing the trombone and singing duets with Lavay, Danny Armstrong has performed with Johnny Otis, Jackie Wilson and Archie Bell and the Drells. Ron Belcher always brings his rhythmically uplifting style to the stage for a wide diversity of jazz artists, such as Ledisi, Faye Carol and John Handy.
Admission: $15-20.
Time: Doors for first show at 6:30pm. Event starts at 7:00pm. Second show starts at 8:30pm. All ages welcome.
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The Chamber Music Society of San Francisco with Diana Gameros: Honoring Our Mothers: Music by Women Composers
2015-05-07 19:30 - 22:00
Founded in the spring of 2013, the Chamber Music Society of San Francisco (CMSSF) was born out of a collective desire to perform the great chamber music repertoire. Dedicated to bringing these masterworks to diverse audiences, CMSSF is passionate about concertizing in intimate settings, creating close connections between performers and listeners, and cultivating a relationship between music and audiences that extends far beyond the perimeter of the concert hall.
CMSSF brings together Bay Area musicians of diverse musical experience. They can be heard performing with the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, Santa Rosa Symphony, Magik*Magik Orchestra, as well as many other chamber ensembles, including early music, jazz, tango, and pop.
For this special evening, CMSSF is joined by singer/songwriter Diana Gameros. Gameros is a Latin singer/songwriter who performs songs of love, longing, and hope. Originally from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and now living in San Francisco, Gameros creates authentic, inspiring music that reflects the 21st century experiences of a young indie artist at the borderlands between cultures, languages, and genres. Whether teasing every ounce of expression from her acoustic guitar in an intimate cafe or bringing people to their feet in a club with her dynamic full band, Gameros transfixes listeners with her soaring vocals, impressive playing and captivating stage presence.
Jory Fankuchen – violin
Natasha Makhijani – violin
Clio Tilton – viola
Samsun Van Loon – cello
Diana Gameros – vocals and guitar
Learn more about CMSSF here.
Get a sneak peak at Diana’s sounds here.
Admission: $15-25. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Adam Shulman Sextet: Contemporary Jazz Compositions in the Tradition of Cedar Walton and Horace Silver
2015-05-08 19:30 - 22:00
Performing material from their new album “here/there”, the Adam Shulman Sextet’s compositions paint an aural vignette of people and places in the Bay Area jazz scene.

Adam Shulman has been a staple of the Bay Area jazz scene since his move in 2002. In addition to leading his own trio and sextet, he has played as a sideman with internationally-renowned artists such as Stefon Harris, Willie Jones III, Miguel Zenon, Mark Murphy, Luciana Souza, Paula West, Larry Coryell, Sean Jones, Grant Stewart and Bobby Hutcherson.

Adam Shulman Sextet:
Erik Jekabson – trumpet
Patrick Wolff – alto saxophone
Rob Roth – tenor saxophone
John Wiitala – bass
Smith Dobson – drums
Adam Shulman – piano
Learn more about Adam here.
Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Túlio Araújo: Contemporary Brazilian Pandeiro
2015-05-09 19:30 - 22:00
The Red Poppy Art House happily presents Túlio Araújo’s “East” Album Release Concert exploring of the contemporary Brazilian pandeiro. Túlio Araújo is a Brazilian percussionist, composer, producer and sound engineer. For over ten years he has developed a special project using the pandeiro in a contemporary jazz fusion, demonstrating the true power of this “pocket-drum.” With 2 albums recorded (Manguêra in 2012 and East in 2014), Túlio participates in several workshops, live gigs and release concerts throughout San Francisco.

The lineup:
Túlio Araújo – pandeiro
Marcos Silva – piano
Scotty Thompson – bass
Ian Faquini – guitar
Harvey Wainapel – sax and clarinet
Dive into Tulio’s music on his social media pages:
Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | SoundCloud | Instagram

Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Fleshing it (in) OUT: Contemporary Dance, Works in Progress, Curated by Amara Tabor-Smith
2015-05-13 19:30 - 22:00
The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present Fleshing it (in) OUT, an informal evening of work-in-progress dance performances ready to be witnessed. The evening will feature work fragments by local dance makers, followed by a discussion and delicious servings of recession stew. Curated by Amara Tabor-Smith in collaboration with Red Poppy Art House.

Featured artists:
Byb Chanel Bibene
NAKA (Jose Navarrete and Debby Kajiyama)
Muisi-kongo Malonga
Amara Tabor-Smith
*Photo of Jose by Scott Tsuchitani
*Photo of Amara by Alan Kimara Dixon
Admission: $Free. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Liliana y Los Chilaquiles: Late Night Taco Stand Music
2015-05-15 19:30 - 22:00
The alluring sounds of vocalist Liliana Herrera tantalizes audiences with the unique sound of her band, Los Chilaquiles: Ayla Davila (bass), Camilo Landau (guitar) and Rafael Herrera (percussion). Like any good recipe, it requires combining fresh ingredients with the right blend of spice, heat and sabor! Drawing from her musical family roots and infusing soul, rock and cumbia, the sizzling music at the “Late Night Taco Stand” will stir your spirit and leave you wanting more.
Featuring:
Liliana Herrera – vocals
Ayla Davila – bass
Camilo Landau – guitar
Special Guest TBA – drums/percussion
Admission: $10-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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CARNAVAL WEEKEND: La Mixta Criolla: Latin Caribbean Roots Music
2015-05-22 19:30 - 22:00
In celebration of the 37th Annual Carnaval San Francisco, the Red Poppy Art House presents a weekend of performances highlighting music from Ivory Coast and the African Diaspora, featuring La Mixta Criolla on Friday, May 22nd.
La Mixta Criolla is a versatile and hard-swinging Bay Area quintet with deep roots in the creole mix of Latin-Caribbean music. This ensemble returns to the Red Poppy to perform two high-energy dance sets inspired in the Carnaval traditions of the Caribbean. Combining influences that range from Puerto Rican plena, bomba and música jíbara to Cuban son, Dominican merengue, música de trios, salsa, cumbia and beyond, La Mixta’s original repertoire features a wide range of funky afro-caribbean grooves, engaging melodies and well-crafted lyrics delivered with skill, passion and spontaneity.
Featuring:
Héctor Lugo – pandero, barril, bongó and lead vocals
Ayla Dávila – bass and coro vocals
Camilo Landau – cuatro and lead vocals
Sandra García Rivera – güícharo and lead vocals
Javier Navarrette – congas, cajón, and coro vocals
Listen to La Mixta’s CD AfroTaino here.
Watch their performance of “La Huelga” on Vimeo here.
More on Carnaval SF:
Carnaval San Francisco is a beloved Memorial Day Weekend event featuring a Grand Parade and 2–day Festival, celebrating music and cultural elements from Latin American and Caribbean traditions. Now in its third decade of celebration, Carnaval San Francisco has been an opportunity for many cultures to come together in one spirit to share their creative expression.
http://www.carnavalsanfrancisco.org/
Admission: $12-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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CARNAVAL WEEKEND: Fely Tchaco: Modern Pop Fused with Ivory Coast Traditional Forest Music
2015-05-23 19:30 - 22:00
In celebration of the 37th Annual Carnaval San Francisco, the Red Poppy Art House presents a weekend of performances highlighting music from Ivory Coast and the African Diaspora, featuring Fely Tchaco. Fely’s music is a fusion of traditional forest music (incorporating rhythms such as Zaouli, Ggegbe, Gahou, and Alloukou) and modern pop with a Latin sensibility.

Fely Tchaco is an award-winning singer-songwriter/performer and Billboard nominee from the Ivory Coast. This spring, she will release her new single “ZANTE” which she produced with Grammy Award winner Christian Tumalan.
Fely has released recordings under her own independent record label called FELY PRODUCTIONS/ZEWP. Her song “Goba,” the first track of her latest CD Maturite, won the 11th Annual Independent Music Award in the World Beat Song category for the year 2012. Among her projects is a fund to return to Africa and create a documentary on the Zaouli Dance mask of the Gouro tribe, a rhythm adapted in her award-winning song “Goba.” — Continue reading here.
Featuring:
Paul Sonnabend – conga
Jeff Simon – guitar
Brian Andres – drums
..and more!

Learn more about Fely here.
Follow her on Facebook here.

More on Carnaval SF:
Carnaval San Francisco is a beloved Memorial Day Weekend event featuring a Grand Parade and 2–day Festival, celebrating music and cultural elements from Latin American and Caribbean traditions. Now in its third decade of celebration, Carnaval San Francisco has been an opportunity for many cultures to come together in one spirit to share their creative expression.
http://www.carnavalsanfrancisco.org/
Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
Advanced tickets: http://www.eventbee.com/event?eid=170535281
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CARNAVAL WEEKEND: Choro Bastardo: Brazilian Choro Music Meets Baroque, Early Jazz, and Contemporary Classical
2015-05-24 19:30 - 22:00
In celebration of the 37th Annual Carnaval San Francisco, the Red Poppy Art House presents a weekend of performances highlighting music from Ivory Coast and the African Diaspora, featuring Choro Bastardo on Sunday, May 24th.
Using baroque, early jazz, and contemporary classical music as a springboard, Choro Bastardo explores the different streams of music that share elements with the Choro tradition, recreating the atmosphere of cabarets and vaudeville in Rio de Janeiro. Choro is a genre of traditional Brazilian instrumental music born during the early 20th century. Choro Bastardo combines the traditional Choro style with each of the band members’ different musical and cultural backgrounds to create a sonority that is different from the original, yet loyal to the playful spirit of that music. Mixing Jelly Roll Morton and Pixinguinha, Darius Milhaud and Ernesto Nazareth, John Cage and Jacob do Bandolim, Choro Bastardo represents a groundbreaking transformation in the realm of contemporary improvisation associated with neo-folklorist practices.
Featuring:
Henrique Eisenmann – piano
Ben Andrews – violin, mandolin
Ilya Portnov – harmonica
Adam Bahrami – pandeiro
and special guest Rebecca Kleinmann – flute
More on Carnaval SF:
Carnaval San Francisco is a beloved Memorial Day Weekend event featuring a Grand Parade and 2–day Festival, celebrating music and cultural elements from Latin American and Caribbean traditions. Now in its third decade of celebration, Carnaval San Francisco has been an opportunity for many cultures to come together in one spirit to share their creative expression.
http://www.carnavalsanfrancisco.org/
Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Derek Lassiter: Jazz-Driven Poetic Soul
2015-05-30 19:30 - 22:00
Derek Lassiter debuts brand new songs of personal truth and universal love for future release. Experience an inspired evening with Lassiter’s dynamic band led by Art Khu and featuring special guest vocalist Cedric Brown. Not to be missed!
Lassiter, a mainstay on the San Francisco arts scene, has received accolades for both his recordings and live performances featuring Bay Area notables such as pianist/composer Tammy Hall, producer/percussionist PC Muñoz, and composer/pianist Art Khu. Lassiter is profiled in Julian C. R. Okwu’s book “Face Forward: Young African American Men in a Critical Age.”
This event also features guest poets Marvin K. White and Cedric Brown.
Marvin K. White, author of Our Name Be Witness, Status, last rights (finalist for Stonewall Book Award and Lambda Literary Award) and nothin’ ugly fly (finalist for Lambda Literary Award), is a poet, performer, playwright, visual artist and community arts organizer.

Cedric Brown is a community investor and artist. He as performed in numerous Bay Area venues and festivals for over 20 years. His book “Tar Heel Born: A Native Son Speaks on Race, Religion, and Reconciliation” will be released on June 19th. “It’s always an honor to sing with such an exquisite musician as Derek Lassiter.” oaktownbrown.com
Derek Lassiter – vocals
Art Khu – piano/guitar
Sam Bevan – bass
Lorca Hart – percussion
“dark soul — the kind of moody, haunting soul that is the lesser known sibling of vastly more popular approaches to the genre…”
— Todd Beemis, Indie-Music.com
“Lassiter shines… creating a perfect modern jazz feel akin to Sade.”— Jeff Bracco, TheOwlMag.com
Learn more about Derek here
Follow him on Facebook and YouTube
Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Laila Biali & The Radiance Project: Contemporary Jazz-Influenced Chamber Pop
2015-06-05 19:30
Award-winning pianist, vocalist and songwriter, Laila Biali, has toured with Chris Botti, Paula Cole, Suzanne Vega, and Sting. Critically acclaimed as one of North America’s finest jazz musicians, her new album, House of Many Rooms, sees the Brooklyn-based artist venturing into a more pop-oriented sound, full of catchy hooks, sweet melodies, and anthemic musical arrangements. For this special album release concert, Laila is backed by a six-piece ensemble that features strings and an award-winning rhythm section.
House of Many Rooms is Laila’s first album of entirely original material, and it also marks her first time arranging for gospel choir and string orchestra. Taking the best of pop, rock, classical, world and soul, Laila informs the sound with her expertise in jazz, and weaves it into her original songs and arrangements. Co-produced with her husband, Ben Wittman, the album is fitted for a vast range of instruments, from gospel choir to brass quartet, bass clarinet, Haken Continuum and string orchestra.
“It is the ultimate task given to the musician, whether as singer or instrumentalist, to create a unique signature or fingerprint that is instantly recognizable as their own. What is surprising and delightful in Laila Biali is that both as vocalist and pianist she accomplishes this with equal aplomb. She is an exciting and unique talent, and I admire her greatly.” – Sting

Featuring:
Laila Biali – vocals, pianoIrene Sazer – violin, vocalsLiana Berube – violaMark Goldenberg – guitar, vocalsChris Tarry – bassBen Wittman – drums
Discover more about The Radiance Project here.
Visit Laila’s jazz website here or follow her on Facebook.
Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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MAPP: Our Built City: Transforming the Red Poppy Art House into "Sculptural Housing"
2015-06-06 13:00 - 22:00
Presented by EDELO Nomad in Collaboration with the Communityin Conjunction with the Mission Arts & Performance Project
Our Built City: Transforming the Red Poppy Art House into “Sculptural Housing”Saturday, June 6, 2015 | 1pm – 10pm | free admissionThe Red Poppy Art House collaborates with EDELO ‘En Donde Era La ONU’ and the community for the inauguration of Our Built City: Transforming the Red Poppy Art House into “Sculptural Housing”. As part of the programming for the June 6th MAPP, the Art House will transform into a five-hour sculptural performance throughout the evening to address the culminating tensions between race, class, ownership, authenticity, and cultural expression as seen unfold on our corner of 23rd & Folsom.Curated by EDELO (Caleb Duarte & Mia Eve Rollow), the evening will feature sculptural performances by Adrian Arias, Sebastian Alvares, Ramiro Martinez, Meres-Sia Gabriel, and Ben Baker, plus special musical guest Freddy Flowpez and more.The Red Poppy Art House invites the community to assist in the creation of an exterior miniature city installation that simultaneously serves as a “functional” shelter. The cityscape will be built out of recycled materials throughout a series of workshops, which will take place during the weeks leading up to the MAPP. Workshop hours are Wednesday through Saturday, from 1pm to 5pm at the Poppy. For more information on the workshop, email info@redpoppyarthouse.org or call 650-731-5383. All events are free and anyone is welcome to participate.
MAPP SCHEDULE:
1:00pm – 6:00pm: Construction of Houses / Family Art
6:00pm – 10:00pm: Performances
Details TBA.

More on the MAPP:
Launched in 2003, the Mission Arts & Performance Project (MAPP) is a homegrown bi-monthly, multidisciplinary, unruly intercultural happening that takes place in the Mission District of San Francisco. The MAPP has produced over 65 neighborhood-level arts festivals since its inception.
MAPP is not an “art walk.” Instead, it’s a collage of 10-20 odd spaces transformed into micro art centers, focused on intimate artistic and cultural exchange among people. It was founded with some of the same organizational principles as the Red Poppy Art House (which still enthusiastically participates in MAPP as a neighborhood hub) as they both rely on the energy of the surrounding community, and operate with the help of many volunteers. Placing art and performance on the street level, MAPP utilizes such alternative spaces as private garages, gardens, living rooms, studios, street corners, and small businesses. At its heart, the MAPP shows how ordinary spaces can be made extra-ordinary through creative techniques.

For more information, visit the Poppy or MAPP websites.
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Jason Yeager Trio: Latin-Jazz with Pop and Classical Influences
2015-06-12 19:30 - 22:00
The Jason Yeager Trio is an interactive, contemporary jazz ensemble characterized by singable melodies, infectious grooves, and evocative harmonies. The new album features Danny Weller and Matt Rousseau, with special guests Noah Preminger, Jean Caze, and Aubrey Johnson. Led by award-winning pianist/composer and Berklee faculty member, Jason Yeager, the trio celebrates its second release, Affirmation, on Greg Osby’s Inner Circle Music label.

Jason Yeager Trio features:
Jason Yeager – piano
Danny Weller – bass
Matt Rousseau – drums
“…[Jason] always impressed me with his talent, his curiosity and his desire
to create his own music while really investigating the jazz piano tradition.”
‒ Fred Hersch, pianist/composer
“…the trio’s illuminating dexterity is expressive, unyielding and accessible…
an emerging artist to watch for in today’s jazz.”
‒ Rob Young, The Vertical Spin
Dive into Jason’s music on his social media pages:
Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
Admission: $12-15. Doors at 7:00pm. Event at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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The ReSisters: An Evening of Music, Satire, Hope, and Three-Part Harmony with the Divas of Dissent
2015-06-13 19:30 - 22:00
The ReSisters are Pat Wynne, Liliana Herrera, and Hali Hammer, three accomplished performers and songwriters who mix topical commentary with the age-old pleasures of melody, close harmony, and rhythm. While Republicans rant and Wall Street preens, The ReSisters offer tart replies, rhymed mockery, and some positive alternatives, blending their voices in soulful sisterhood.
Featuring:
Pat Wynne – piano, vocals
Liliana Herrera – vocals
Hali Hammer – guitar, vocals
Pat Wynne’s songs draw on the broad, deep currents of North American music, from gospel to George Gershwin, from blues to Broadway, writing elegant melodies and pointed lyrics. Besides her solo work, Pat is the founder and director of the Bay Area Rockin’ Solidarity Chorus.
Liliana Herrera’s performances showcase her pristine vocals and passionate self-expression. She has been a headliner at the Encuentro Del Canto Popular and a featured singer in El Teatro Campesino productions. She is soon to release her debut EP: Late Night Taco Stand Music!
Hali Hammer, a heart-stopping soprano, is active in the Berkeley singer/songwriter scene, with her band and as a soloist. She writes about family, friendship, and holding onto our dreams.
Admission: $10-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Tbd–a quartet: Linear Jazz Improvisations
2015-06-14 16:00 - 18:30
The Red Poppy Art House warmly welcomes Tbd–a quartet, presented through Jazz in the Neighborhood’s new monthly series at the Red Poppy. Tbd–a quartet featuring two trumpets, bass and drums, plays linear jazz created through implied harmonies and stretching of traditional forms.

The original music of Tbd–a quartet was written with the ensemble’s particular instrumentation in mind, and has been created since the group began playing together. The band’s original compositions often grow from a small idea and are developed by each of the members of the group. For this ensemble, the line is the most important element as it determines the direction and expresses the emotion and story of the music.
Featuring:
Erik Jekabson – trumpet, flugelhorn
Mario Guarneri – trumpet, flugelhorn
John Wiitala – bass
Akira Tana – drums
More on Jazz in the Neighborhood:
The mission of Jazz in the Neighborhood is to celebrate and invigorate the Bay Area’s rich, musical jazz heritage by creating more opportunities for established local musicians to perform, mentor aspiring players, and share this great American art form with the community. Through collaboration with school music programs and adult big bands, the project enables top-caliber artists to push creative boundaries while helping developing musicians “learn on the bandstand” according to the great jazz tradition. Performances in neighborhood venues not only showcase the wealth of local talent, but also create regular destinations for people to enjoy rich cultural and social experiences where they live.Stay connected with Jazz in the Neighborhood on Facebook.

$20 suggested donation and a $5 suggested donation for students. All ages are welcome. Doors at 3:30pm. Show at 4:00pm. All ages welcome.
Get Advanced tickets here.

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Discussion 1: Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex
2015-06-18 19:00 - 22:00
Discussions and Performance by Marcus ShelbyResearch and Workshops by Jacqueline Ramoswith Support from the The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present the second series of Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex on June 18, July 9, August 13, and August 28, 2015. Marcus Shelby returns to the Red Poppy for the continuation of interactive discussions concerning our justice system.

Led by composer, bassist, and bandleader, Marcus Shelby, the series will explore the prison industrial complex, mass incarceration, the school-to-prison pipeline, the black prison movement, incarcerated women, restorative justice, prison abolition, and more. The evenings will include special guests, readings, live music, recorded music, poetry, and video. These discussions are open to anyone interested in ending the prison industrial complex and how music and art can be used as a powerful vehicle in that process.
Discussion and Performance Schedule:
Thursday, June 18 – Discussion 1: The Prison Industrial Complex: School-to-Prison Pipeline
Thursday, July 9 – Discussion 2: Mass Incarceration: Public Health Epidemic, Incarcerated Women, Families Affected by Incarceration
Thursday, August 13 – Discussion 3: Ending the Death Penalty, Restorative Justice, Prison Abolition
Friday, August 28 – Performance: The Marcus Shelby Ensemble with Excerpts fromBeyond the Blues: A Prison Oratorio
Beyond the Blues: A Prison Oratorio is commissioned by the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival and will premiere at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival on September 27, 2015.

Learn more about Marcus Shelby here.
Stay connected with him on Facebook and Twitter.

Admission: $10 suggested donation per discussion and $20 suggested donation for performance. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Doors at 6:30pm. Show at 7:00pm. All ages welcome.
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Monica Fimbrez & Soul y Agua: Latin-Neo-Soul
2015-06-19 19:30 - 22:00
With influences of modern pop, R&B, Latin and folk, Monica Fimbrez’s Soul y Agua reflects her Californian roots mixed with traditional, earthly and modern sounds of Latin America. Her sound is both innovative and expressive of a world where cultures coexist, where fear is transformed by compassion, where we learn to truly love ourselves, and where we view the world from an empathetic and blissful state of mind.
Featuring:
Monica Fimbrez – lead vocals & guitars
Sergio Duran – percussion
(other musicians TBA)
More about Monica:
Monica Fimbrez is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist (guitarist, bassist, percussionist) and composer. She moved to San Francisco from her hometown of Lodi, CA, and graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in vocal jazz and world music. She has been a member of various Bay Area bands such as Tarimba (son jarocho), Rumbaché (salsa & timba), Jesus Diaz y Su QBA (Cuban salsa/timba), The Hitsville Soul Sisters (motown), Santos Perdidos and Sol Tevél. Monica has also had the privilege of studying and performing with esteemed musicians including John Calloway, John Santos, Jesus Diaz, Michael Spiro, Sandy Perez, Anthony Blea, Andres Flores, Patricio Hidalgo and Liche Oseguera Rueda.
Catch up on the latest news with Monica here.
Admission: $10-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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True Life Trio & Honey Whiskey Trio: Riveting Vocal Harmonies
2015-06-20 19:30 - 22:00
The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present True Life Trio and Honey Whiskey Trio together to explore captivating vocal harmonies and melodies.

True Life Trio (TLT) weaves sumptuous vocal harmonies and sultry rhythms from Eastern Europe, the Americas and beyond. This innovative trio explores the creative possibilities of cross-fertilization incorporating different traditions with unlikely timbres connecting Bulgaria to the Bayou. TLT’s improvisation-laced repertoire includes original songs and folk tunes from far-flung lands such as Macedonia, Louisiana, Albania, Ukraine, Mexico, Poland, Italy and Georgia, and features the powerful vocal talents of three dynamic performers whose musical collaboration was forged in Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble.
True Life Trio features:
Leslie Bonnett – vocals, fiddle, percussion
Briget Boyle – vocals, guitar, percussion
Juliana Graffagna – vocals, accordion, percussion
“True Life Trio has created a unique musical journey… each song is a small auditory work of art meant to be intently listened to.”
– Ginger Murray, SF Weekly
Catch True Life Trio on social media:
Facebook | YouTube | SoundCloud
The Honey Whiskey Trio explores harmony in folk, bluegrass and any melody that catches the ear. Through their powerful, yet sweet harmonies, body percussion, haunting melodies and vitality on stage, Honey Whiskey Trio captivates and moves audiences. Considered “one of the most talented vocal harmony groups performing today” by Harmony Sweepstakes executive producer John Neal, and ”one of the very best arrivals this year on my stage” by Bob Stane of The Coffee Gallery Backstage, Honey Whiskey Trio is a group you don’t want to miss live.
Honey Whiskey Trio features:
Courtney Gasque – vocals, mandolin, body percussion
Ann-Louise Thaiss – vocals, guitar, body percussion
Christina Wilson – vocals, washboard, body percussion

“Soaring harmonies, powerful voices and delightful delivery makes the Honey Whiskey Trio one of the most talented vocal harmony groups performing today.”
– John Neal, Harmony Sweepstakes Executive Producer
Explore Honey Whiskey Trio on social media:
Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | Instagram | SoundCloud
Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Todd Sickafoose’s Tiny Resistors: Chamber Jazz & Post Rock
2015-06-26 19:30 - 22:00
The Red Poppy Art House is happy to present Todd Sickafoose’s Tiny Resistors. As Sickafoose’s collective band continues to evolve, this evening’s incarnation emphasizes the folk sounds underlying their jazz meets post-rock style by focusing on acoustic instruments.

Bassist/composer Todd Sickafoose makes music that is richly moving and imaginative, often played by long-time collaborators who share his breadth of vision and musical muscle. Along with Jenny Scheinman on violin, Rob Reich on accordion, Ben Goldberg on clarinet, and Allison Miller on drums, this group of musicians has performed with artists as diverse as Tin Hat, David Byrne, Andrew Bird, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Bill Frisell.

Featuring:
Ben Goldberg ‒ clarinet
Jenny Scheinman ‒ violin
Rob Reich ‒ accordion
Allison Miller ‒ drums
Todd Sickafoose ‒ bass
Stay connected with Todd Sickafoose on Facebook and Twitter.
Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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"Make the Money" Dance for Rent Party - Poppy Benefit
2015-06-27 18:00 - 22:00
If you love the Poppy, this is the night to show up and throw down ‒ dance moves and cash, to help us make July’s rent! This is “The little Poppy that could” going up against a real estate market intent on driving us out. We need all your support to keep moving forward. It’s not just a space but a community. We’ll be spinning tunes from the North, South, East, and West; Salsa, Cumbia, N’Dombolo, Bhangra, Balkan, and favorites from the North American continent. Please come be a part of it!Come early for chill conversation and a salsa lesson.
Admission: $10-20
Time: 6pm-10pm
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Natalie Cressman & Mike Bono Duo: Indie Rock Meets Contemporary Jazz
2015-07-03 19:30 - 22:00
A collaborative duo since 2014, Natalie Cressman and Mike Bono have developed a repertoire of vibrant and intricate originals which incorporate a combination of genres, including indie rock and contemporary jazz.
Raised in an eclectic musical household, Natalie Cressman has continued to diversify and expand her musical universe throughout her musical career. Still in her early 20s, the trombonist/composer/vocalist has assimilated the full range of her sonic influences into a startlingly-mature and strikingly-original voice. Cressman’s sound melds the sophistication of contemporary jazz with captivating storytelling and intoxicating melodies reminiscent of indie rock’s most distinctive songwriters. Cressman has spent much of the last four years touring the jam band circuit with Phish’s Trey Anastasio, while also performing with jazz luminaries Nicholas Payton, Wycliffe Gordon, and Peter Apfelbaum.
Guitarist Mike Bono, now age 24, is a performer, educator, composer, and recording artist. He began his musical career at the age of 5, and at 18 he auditioned for Berklee College of Music and was the first guitarist in the school’s history to be awarded a Presidential Scholarship. While at school, Mike formed The Mike Bono Group, which released their debut record in September 2013, entitled, From Where You Are. In the last five years, Mike has had opportunities to perform with many including, Erykah Badu, Aloe Blacc, Chris Cheek, Dayna Stephens, and Julian Lage, to name a few.
Featuring:
Natalie Cressman – vocals, trombone
Mike Bono – guitar
“Natalie Cressman is, one might say, a chip off the old blocks. Like her father, Santana sideman Jeff Cressman, she plays trombone. Like her mother, jazz vocalist Sandy Cressman, she sings. She does both with aplomb on her debut CD, “Unfolding,” and wrote richly textured horn-section charts for herself, a trumpeter and a tenor saxophonist.”
— Lee Hildebrand, San Francisco Chronicle
“Mike Bono is one of my favorite guitarists on the scene today. His voice is deeply musical and unique. He is not only a great practitioner of the instrument, but also a gifted and creative composer. Can’t wait to hear where he takes us!”
— Julian Lage

Explore Natalie’s music on Facebook and on Bandcamp.
Stream the original compositions of The Mike Bono Group here.
Get a sneak preview of the duo’s collaborative tunes here and here.
Admission: $10-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Flamenco: Made in the USA?! An Evening of Flamenco Performance and Round-Table Discussion on Authenticity and Cultural Assimilation/Appropriation in Flamenco
2015-07-04 19:00 - 22:00
Hosted by Melissa Cruz, this round table discussion with panelists from diverse disciplines will delve into the world of assimilation and appropriation as it relates to flamenco. The evening will culminate in a post-talk performance by Melissa and Matiz Flamenco.

Is there room for an “American Style Flamenco” or will American flamenco artists continually seek authentication from Spain and Gypsies? As outsiders are we always limited to mimicry? Or can we assimilate without “disrespectful” appropriation? What is purity in an art form? For those interested in flamenco or other ethnic arts and have opinion and questions, this is your forum – audience participation is desirable!
Hosted and moderated by Melissa Cruz, a professional full-time flamenco dancer and instructor. Followed by a live ensemble performance by Matiz Flamenco, whose members come from diverse, non-Spanish and non-gypsy heritage.
Featuring:
Melissa Cruz – flamenco dancer
Matiz Flamenco – ensemble flamenco dance and music
Geoffrey Hawkins – guitarist
Pamela Martinez Meza – dancer
Yuli Norrish – singer/dancer
Melina Berkov-Rojas – singer/dancer
Panelists:
La Tania – flamenco dancer
Yaelisa – flamenco dancer
Nina Menendez – producer, Festival Flamenco Gitano
Kerensa DeMars – flamenco dancer/former company member, Fat Chance Belly Dance
Nanea Renteria – hula dancer

Learn more about Melissa Cruz here.
Follow her on Facebook and YouTube.
Admission: $10-20. Doors at 6:30pm. Show at 7:00pm. All ages welcome.
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