Frequently hailed by critics and fans for their songwriting and live performances, My Pet Dragon features husband-wife duo, Todd Michaelsen & Reena Shah, from Brooklyn. Their melodic and occasionally anthemic songs are uniquely presented using a variety of looping instruments, vocals, and beats. The duo collaborated on writing the original music score and voice overs […]
An embrace of traditional Jazz and new innovations As one of jazz’s premier bassists Jeff Denson is always looking for situations that allow for maximum creative freedom, like his long-running gig with alto sax legend Lee Konitz, or the collective trio Minsarah. One of his two new duo albums, "I’ll Fly Away" which he worked […]
Mediterranean Songs by Sardinian composer Ersilia Prosperi OU and Amy Denio bring you a Mediterranean joyride of vivacious original songs by Sardinian composer Ersilia Prosperi: Folk jazz with fiercely funky rhythms ~ topped with lush vocals sung by all 7 in Sardinian, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and English! Instrumentation includes piano, drums, bass, saxophones, clarinet, flugelhorn, […]
Since 2003, Mission Arts and Performance Project (MAPP) has produced 63 neighborhood pop-up art happenings of intimate spaces, all without ever formalizing into a non-profit organization, seeking funding, nor establishing a formal staff structure. Across these 10 years, the MAPP has featured thousands of artists, helping to cross-pollinate ideas and launch careers of artists engaged […]
Original script reading A San Francisco Premier: A fundraiser against domestic violence Rainbow Geffner has performed original theatrical works ensembles like A Travelling Jewish Theater, Teatro Kismet O.P.E.R.A, Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre, and Touchstone Theatre. Her writing credits include a solo show called Emily: On Clerical Errors and Destiny and Tales From […]
Dance to cumbia, merengue, ranchera, valse, danzone and more! La Familia Peña-Govea is a band of four family members who have played music together for three decades. They have lovingly shared their music at countless weddings, baptisms, festivals, and birthdays, both locally in the Bay Area and beyond, as well as more formal venues like […]
Ensemble Mik Nawooj returns to the Red Poppy to present C.R.E.A.M., Shame on a Nigga and Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nothing ta Fuck Wit from Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), and Gin & Juice from Doggystyle. This concert continues their Artist Residency in which EMN will do a partial premiere of a 6 piece commission for […]
Soulful Folk And A Boundary Melting Trio An internationally recognized trio, StringQuake pushes musical boundaries with its dynamic arrangements and unique harp/percussion/cello instrumentation. The trio has toured Mexico and performed extensively in the Bay Area, releasing their first album, "Take 15," in summer 2013. Nourished by the musical traditions of the Americas, Greece, Africa, India, […]
A Night of Fervent (Post) Jazz Describing themselves as a "post-jazz shred fest" with promised results of "ecstatic eardrum immolation", the Arsonists' energy and intensity are immediately clear in both mentality and performance. Melding East Coast jazz conservatory training with an open minded and passionate approach to composition, they fuse together a diverse array of […]
A Beatbox-sing soul revival Come explore your personal potential to be an influence as an artist or educator in Antique's Worksuite and stay for a live performance by Antique Naked Soul's LIVE beatbox-sing soul! Oakland Indie Award and Oaktown Music Festival nominee Candice “Antique” Wicks is the Founder and President of Antique Music, a music […]
Brewing Stories & Drinking Songs Katy returns to the Poppy for a night of wild tales and beguiling serenades. Combining theater, music and movement, this special Monday evening performance will include Katy's intricate handcrafted songs. Katy's sweet and salty songs will feature characters brought to life by Bay Area theater veteran Robert Parsons, known for […]
Latino-Twang and American Roots Music Latin Grammy winner, songwriter, and guitarist Diego García "El Twanguero" presents his acclaimed new album blending Latino-Twang & American roots music: "Argentina Songbook” (Warner Music). This Spanish guitar virtuoso and pioneer of the Latin-Twang genre that inspired his nickname has played this unique style of music all around the world. […]
A Folk Soloist on her African Girl, African Woman Summer Tour The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present "The Best Folk Singer" in Seattle as deemed by Seattle Weekly. Since Naomi's appearance on the cover of Seattle Weekly, she's teamed with the much-loved indie songwriter Damien Jurado to produce her debut album. When […]
Music of Master Brazilian Composers Gismonti, Jobim, and Pascoal Join flutist Sonia Caltvedt and pianist Eduardo Corzo as they explore the music of influential Brazilian composers Gismonti, Jobim, Pascoal and others. The pair will be accompanied by Eric Garland on drums and joined by other surprise guests. Sonia Caltvedt is a classically trained flutist who […]
Join us for a garage sale of Yolanda Lopez's accessories! Make the best of a bad situation, and exchange mementos with Yolanda: Dollar bills in exchange for classy accessories from her personal closet! As proven by the items in the last garage sale https://www.facebook.com/events/234466683412729, this artist has great taste! You are invited to actively participate […]
A Night of Intimate, Evocative Songwriters Come join us for Ila Cantor's CD Release, Highlights of the Grey, as well as a separate performance by Jacob Aranda Band. Together, these two songwriters promise a night of soulful and personal music. Ila Cantor is a guitarist, composer, and singer/songwriter who has performed worldwide. Highlights of the […]
Sultry R&B Meets Contemporary Soul Californian turned New Yorker, Gillian Harwin is a true performer whose soulful sounds will be sure to make you get up so you can get down! This vocalist, multi-instumentalist, composer and entertainer brings back the old school R&B groove with her saucy, sultry band, Reverse Double Clutch. Winner of amateur […]
On this evening the Red Poppy Art House will present two full sets of music by different artists, bridging the worlds of South Indian Classical music and Jazz. Two concerts in one, the first being focused in traditional South Indian Carnatic music, and the second in jazz. SET l PRASANT RADHAKRISHNAN & ROHAN KRISHNAMURTHY Prasant […]
A Poetry Fiesta of Love, Social Justice, Live Music and Film Presented by Red Reels Film Series & Red Poppy Join us for a unique evening celebrating The Pablo Neruda Centennial Festival's 10th Anniversary a night of poetry, music, film and everything Neruda. The evening will kick off with readings from poets central to Neruda's works including […]
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 […]
An Evening of Soulful Grooves Jason Ewald has spent his career deeply immersed in diverse musical environments and, as a result, has developed his own particular brand of soulful, groove-driven music. His original compositions are inspired by a plethora of sounds that he’s picked up along the way – in his words, “by the refined […]
Jazz for Hungry Ears FivePlay is a Bay Area-based band performing original music that nourishes both mind and heart. Whether you’re an experienced jazz listener or you’re hearing jazz for the first time, FivePlay's approachable music is the byproduct of modern creative jazz, reaching the ears of any spectator involved. Their repertoire encompasses a wide […]
Fado, the Portuguese Blues Angela Brito is a fadista born in Northern California who has won over audiences everywhere with her powerful voice and passionate delivery. Fado is a genre of Portuguese music typically characterized by sentiments of longing or melancholy. Sete Colinas is a string trio made up of Helder Carvalheira, Manuel Escobar and […]
Vocalist, pianist and percussionist join forces to create a unique jazz sound McDermott, who is making a rare appearance in San Francisco, will be accompanied by the expertise of Jacques and Goerlitz to perform a night of New Orleans jazz. Tom McDermott is a New Orleans composer and pianist who explores a broad range of […]
Whirled Raga Jazz Namaskar is an ensemble that exists in two forms, one in the San Francisco Bay Area and the other in Brooklyn, New York. The group is led by percussionist Sameer Gupta and brings a unique approach to Indian/Jazz fusion. Namaskar is comprised of stellar local improvisers who individually represent modern extemporization. From Indian […]
Original Jazz, Sultry Blues, and Chamber Sounds Where Charles Mingus meets Doris Day, resident artists Camille Mai, Nahuel Bronzini, and Schuyler Karr kick off their first West Coast tour as The View from Bernal Hill. On the menu: mouthwatering harmonies, eccentric rhythms, and savory new songs straight out of the sonic oven. Hailing from Paris, […]
The Poppy is especially honored to welcome the Villalobos Brothers, as their hopeful lyrics invite an optimism that seamlessly aligns with the Poppy's mission as a socially conscious art space in the heart of the Mission. The brothers are known for masterfully blending the indigenous rhythms and melodies of their native Veracruz, Mexico with the […]
"Best Band" by SF Bay Guardian Best of the Bay The band got their name one fateful summer night in the alleyway beside City Lights Bookstore in North Beach. The bandmates were enjoying a 14 hour day of busking when a friendly neighborhood wino walking by yelled, “Y’all make MAD NOISE.” The crew embraced their […]
This MAPP will present #wheredoyoubelong, a OutLook Theater Project investigation in collaboration with 14 Black Poppies. OutLook Theater Project and 14 Black Poppies present their first interactive, multi-disciplinary performance showcase as part of their #wheredoyoubelong investigation. And we'd LOVE for you to join us at the table! The OutLook Theater Project ensemble is Shirley Acuna, Anne Carol […]
South Indian Classical Music Meets Jazz Praised for their emotional energy and musicianship, VidyA has been featured at venues such as SFJazz, San Jose Jazz, Yoshi's, Asian American Film Festival, Recontraire Internationale in France, and more. An effortlessly smooth saxophonist, Radhakrishnan's original compositions for VidyA have been commissioned by the De Young Museum via the […]
