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Steven Lugerner’s JACKNIFE: Revisiting Jackie McLean’s Blue Note Recordings

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

Saxophonist Steven Lugerner maintains an active, bi-costal performance schedule between San Francisco and New York City. As a band leader, he has released multiple albums to critical acclaim and has toured the U.S. as a sideman and leader of his own ensembles. He has collaborated with Grammy-nominated pianist Fred Hersch,drum legends Albert “Tootie” Heath and Matt Wilson, pianist Jason Moran, […]

$10 – $20

Tiffany Austin Quintet: Bessie’s Blues: A Tribute to Bessie Smith

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

A dynamic night of blues, soul, and swing, the Tiffany Austin Quintet celebrates the great blues singer, Bessie Smith. Described by NPR's Kevin Whitehead as "a musician to keep an ear on," Tiffany Austin is one of the fastest rising jazz singers in Northern California, with a tradition-rooted yet thoroughly contemporary style. After earning her J.D. […]

$20

Fero Kiraly – Soundring: Hands-On Music Workshop for Children

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

SOUNDRING is an interactive educational workshop for children age five+. SOUNDRING was created by the Slovak contemporary musician and composer, Fero Kiraly. He uses a custom-made electronic instrument called Zvukodrom. During the workshop, children listen, compose and conduct. Fero explains how to listen for varied environmental sounds as a snoring dog, meowing cat or a […]

$10

Jazz in the Neighborhood Presents: Kristen Strom

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

Presented by Jazz in the Neighborhood's monthly series at the Poppy, saxophonist/vocalist Kristen Strom brings a program of original and standard tunes in a trio setting with husband Scott Sorkin on guitar and John Wiitala on bass. "With a tone that's lithe and lustrous, Kristen Strom embodies her musical philosophy in every note she plays." […]

$5 – $25

BON JOUR MONOGRAMISTA T.D: Slovakia/SF Intermedia Project

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

Monogramista T.D (born as Dezider Tóth in 1947) is considered “the father of Slovak conceptual art” with artwork ranging from performance, installation and bookmaking, to painting, object and minimalist intervention. His work, Partituras (1976-1978), attracted the attention of contemporary Slovak composers and intermedia artists, Fero Kiraly and Ivan Siller. Partituras is a series of ink drawings strongly resembling music […]

$10

Marcus Shelby Presents: Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex, Series 3, Discussion 3

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

The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present the third series of Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex on September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10, 2015. Marcus Shelby and Jacqueline Ramos return to the Red Poppy for the continuation of these interactive discussions concerning our justice system. Led by composer, bassist, and bandleader, Marcus Shelby, the […]

$10

Fandangueros: Latin/Filipino Folk and Contemporary Music

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

Traversing the musical footprints between Spain, Latin America and the Philippines, Fandangueros' compositions value tradition as well as their new iterations. Fandangueros started out as an outfit to support Florante Aguilar’s commissioned compositions and projects. The group’s identity later evolved through Florante and Chus Alonso’s shared passion for their country’s folk music – the Philippines and […]

$15 – $25

Industrial Revelation: Liberation & the Kingdom of Nri – PNW Album Release Tour

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

On tour for the release of their latest two-disc album, Liberation & the Kingdom of Nri, Industrial Revelation takes on everything from jazz, blues, funk, hip-hop, rock, chamber music, and beyond. Industrial Revelation is about human emotion– the unbridled energy, excitement, passion, beauty and the enjoyment that coincides. Based in Seattle, the band was founded by D'Vonne Lewis through the […]

$10 – $15

Maria Volonte: Blue Tango Project: Born in Buenos Aires. Raised on the Road.

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

Hailing from the colorful and gritty La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Blue Tango Project is an exploration of the emotional and musical crossroads where tango and the blues embrace. The project is a collaboration between Argentine Latin Grammy nominee María Volonté and California harmonica player and poet Kevin Carrel Footer. This globe-trotting duo celebrates the deep spiritual […]

$15 – $20

Laura Klein and Destiny Muhammad – A Piano/Harp Encounter: From Celtic to Coltrane and Beyond

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

The sound sculptress Destiny Muhammad and lyrically creative pianist/composer Laura Klein combine their formidable talents in concert for the first time. Together they'll explore an enchanting musical terrain ranging from modal jazz to Celtic music. Destiny Muhammad is a recording/performing artist in the singer-songwriter tradition with jazz and storytelling to round out the sonic experience. She has performed in Yoshi's 'Women […]

$15 – $20

Arouna Diarra and Biko Casini: Balafon Dance Music from Burkina Faso

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

The Red Poppy Art House warmly welcomes Arouna Diarra and Biko Casini for an evening of traditional music from Burkina Faso. Inspired by the pulsing melodies and infectious dance grooves of the balafon, Biko traveled to Bobo-Dioulasso (Bobo), the artistic city of Burkina Faso, to study the djembe in 2007. Arouna, who comes from a family […]

$10

CHELLE! and Friends: Celebrating the Holidays with New Orleans Musical Gumbo

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

In a lively celebration of the holidays, CHELLE! and Friends commemorates the vibrant music of New Orleans with influences of jazz, funk, soul, gospel, blues, zydeco, and the rhythms of Mardi Gras Indians. Artistic Director and Founder, Michelle Jacques, is a new New Orleans native and Oakland's own "Queen of New Orleans Music". Together with some […]

$15 – $20

DOUBLE SHOW: Istanbul Connection: Balkan & Latin Music

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

Istanbul Connection features members of the Bay’s hottest Balkan & Latin bands who came together in preparation for a journey to Istanbul, Turkey. Since inception, the band has played at The Mekan, Arsen Lupen, and Leyla Teras in Istanbul; at Great American Music Hall and Elbo Room in San Francisco; and were featured performers at […]

$15 – $20

The String Quartet Experience: Nahuel Bronzini and the Amaranth String Quartet

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

The String Quartet Experience is Nahuel Bronzini's arranging journey which joins together the sounds of singer-songwriting and a string quartet. Playing off of the expectations of what a classical string quartet should sound like, Bronzini creates a heightened listening experience of textures and gestures that range between old and new. "I wrote a full string quartet arrangement for each […]

$15 – $20

Tito y su son de Cuba: A Night in Old Havana Cuba

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

Taking the audience through the streets of Old Havana, Tito Gonzalez returns to the Red Poppy for a night of vibrant tunes with Cuban son and the tres guitar. Singer/composer Tito Gonzalez is a master showman with a voice that has been compared to that of classic son singer, Daniel Santos. Gonzalez delivers songs that […]

$15 – $20

December 5th MAPP: Mission Arts & Performance Project

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

December 5th MAPP Schedule: 5:00pm - 7:00pm: Classical Revolution Chamber Music for the People 7:00pm - 7:10pm: Byb Bibene & Chris Babingui Afri-Contemporary Dance - Presented by Flying Under the Radar 7:15pm - 7:35pm: Ben Baker Experimental Butoh 7:45pm - 8:00pm: Anna Seva & Jessica Brown Postmodern Dance 8:00pm - 8:20pm: Camille Mai Alternative Jazz […]

Free

Marcus Shelby Presents: Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex, Series 3, Discussion 4

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

The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present the third series of Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex on September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10, 2015. Marcus Shelby and Jacqueline Ramos return to the Red Poppy for the continuation of these interactive discussions concerning our justice system. Led by composer, bassist, and bandleader, Marcus Shelby, the […]

$10

Byb & Kiandanda Dance Theater Present: Ange Aoussou and Chris Babingui – Dance Africa Dance for Peace and Independence

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

In collaboration with the Red Poppy Art House, Byb & Kiandanda Dance Theater present Dance Africa Dance for Peace and Independence. The evening features performances by two African dancers/choreographers, Ange Aoussou from Ivory Coast and Chris Babingui from the Republic of Congo. Performing their respective solo works, J'aime le rouge and Nibo Nano, these pieces touch on the social-political issues of the African […]

$15 – $20

Marcus Shelby Trio ft. Miss Faye Carol & Joe Warner: The Legacy of the Blues

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

Details TBA! Featuring: Miss Faye Carol - vocals Joe Warner - piano Marcus Shelby - bass   Marcus Shelby is a bandleader, composer, arranger, bassist, educator, and activist who currently lives in San Francisco, California. Over the past 25 years he has built a diverse biography as a composer. His work and music has focused on sharing the history, […]

$10 – $20

Derek Lassiter Presents: Nick Hours: Poetic Chamber Pop

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

In curatorial partnership with the Red Poppy Art House, Derek Lassiter presents Nick Hours. Backed by a skilled and dynamic group of musicians, Nick creates a distinctly rich chamber pop sound in his performances. Nick Hours is an insightful and ambitious singer-songwriter based in Oakland, CA. Also an accomplished composer for the stage, Nick’s songwriting is […]

$10 – $15

Mark Growden and Chris Grady: Soulful Chamber/Folk

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

For a rare Bay Area performance, Mark Growden and his long-time collaborator Chris Grady bring to the Red Poppy a combination of soulful vocals with elements of chamber, folk, and jazz. Mark Growden is a composer, conductor, multi-instrumentalist and the director/founder of The Calling All Choir. Raised in a small mountain community in Northeast California, his work emanates earthy, […]

$15 – $25

Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco: The Next Generation of Latin Jazz Artists

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

Performing Latin jazz classics and original compositions, the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco (LJYE) is comprised of talented musicians ages 10 to 18. The mission of LJYE is to preserve the traditions of Latin jazz and to create role models for aspiring student musicians. The group has recorded three CDs with original material composed by the students themselves, including […]

$10 – $20

CALI2CUBA Presents: Rhythmic Resistance: The Zen Chaos of Afro-Cuban Drumming – A Lecture/Demonstration by John Santos

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

The Goal: 20% of the proceeds will go to help fund Juan Bencomo's community project in barrio Jesus Maria, La Habana, such as painting his studio and promoting his business. With the hopes of becoming the first Cali2Cuba Casa, children from all over Habana can come and study the folklore of Cuba with the best teachers and artists in […]

$20

Makrú: Exploring New Musical Paths

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

Landing in San Francisco from different parts of the world, Makrú takes elements of rumba flamenca, reggae, cumbia, ska, and other global beats to create an uplifting and unifying sound. The group's lyrics in Spanish and English bring reality, fiction, and joy together in the hopes of spreading a message of respect and love. Featuring: Raúl Vargas […]

$12 – $20

DOUBLE SHOW: Diaspora Arts Connection Presents: Letters Never Written, Songs Never Sung

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

Diaspora Arts Connection proudly presents Ghazal Shakeri's Letters Never Written, Songs Never Sung. Join us for an intimate event of drama, nostalgia, and music presented by Ghazal Shakeri and accompanied by Sam Solino Mazahery on piano. Come share the magic on one of the year's longest nights. (This program is entirely in Farsi). About Diaspora […]

$30

The Adam Shulman Quintet: Strays: The Music of Billy Strayhorn

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

Leaning toward a bebop aesthetic, Adam Shulman and his band adapt Billy Strayhorn’s repertoire to a small ensemble with an emphasis on soloing and spontaneous group interaction. The music of Strayhorn is lyrical and dramatic with an underpinning of great harmonic depth. Refreshing in an age in jazz where angular and heady music seems to predominate, he […]

$10 – $20

Ramana Vieira and Fátima Santos: An Evening of Portuguese Fado

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

East Coast duo Fátima Santos and José Luis Iglésias join West Coast vocalist Ramana Vieira for an evening of fado-inspired music. Fado, the most widely recognized music of Portugal, is a passionate, soul-stirring genre with soaring vocals and dramatic tales of love, loss and redemption. Ramana Vieira’s personal relationship with fado music lies deep in her family history. […]

$15 – $20

Seth Ford-Young Quartet: Chamber Music Meets Gypsy Jazz

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

For a program of gypsy jazz-inflected tunes, Seth Ford-Young gathers a superlative cast featuring accordion master Rob Reich,  violinist Evan Price and rhythm guitarist Jason Vanderford. The evening will include new material combining the transparent textures and dynamic subtlety of chamber music with the ebullient bounce perfected by Django Reinhardt. A rhythmic catalyst in the Bay […]

$15 – $20

Flying Under the Radar Presents: Ian Faquini ft. Sandy Cressman & Colin Hogan

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

The Red Poppy Art House and Flying Under the Radar join together for a three-night co-production of artists from Brazil and the U.S., featuring Ian Faquini ft. Sandy Cressman & Colin Hogan (Thurs 1/7), Brazil Beat (Fri 1/8), and Ricardo Peixoto Quartet (Sat 1/9). Ian Faquini is a Brazilian guitarist and singer who resides in Berkeley, […]

$15 – $20

Flying Under the Radar Presents: Brazil Beat ft. Sarah Cabral, Alex Calatayud, Eva Scow & Mike Taylor

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

The Red Poppy Art House and Flying Under the Radar join together for a three-night co-production of artists from Brazil and the U.S., featuring Ian Faquini ft. Sandy Cressman & Colin Hogan (Thurs 1/7), Brazil Beat (Fri 1/8), and Ricardo Peixoto Quartet (Sat 1/9). Brazil Beat is a project comprised of longtime collaborators Sarah Cabral, […]

$15 – $25