Read Something You Didn’t Write Calling all word-lovers, trash-pickers, puzzle-solvers, joke-tellers, linguists, lexicographers, and librarians: Circumtext is a literary event where participants share only text that they themselves did not write. Especially pieces that are not already recognized for their “literary” quality, by entities not known as “Authors”. Dictionaries, instruction manuals, to-do lists, internet […]
Brazilian and Modern Jazz Vocals DC-based singer Emy Tseng returns to the Bay Area to celebrate the release of her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Sonho’ (meaning ‘Dream’ in Portuguese). Drawing upon her diverse musical background in early music, classical art songs, folk-pop, Brazilian bossa nova and jazz, Emy has forged a unique sound with […]
Latino Fusion Music Rooted in the Indigenous, the Andes AJAYU is a six piece band that plays Latino fusion music rooted in the indigenous cultures of the Andes. Their original compositions and modern sounds are produced by the combination of traditional Andean instruments-Zampoñas and Quenas (flutes), Bombo (Ecuadorian drum), and Charango (small 8 string […]
Citizens Jazz Pays Tribute to great Brazilian Composers Citizens Jazz is a collective of some of the most talented and driving jazz musicians in the Bay Area. The group is led by bassist Caroline Chung who has been an integral part of the jazz community as a musician and activist bringing you quality music […]
Poppy East Bay Artists - 10 Year Anniversary Celebration No. 2 The Red Poppy Art House is thrilled to announce that we are celebrating 10 years since artist and founder Todd Brown opened the doors to his studio on the corner of Folsom and 23rd Street. Admission: Free! This second event […]
NEAR EAST FLAMENCO at RED POPPY! Sounds of Andalusia woven in with the Black Sea, the modes, movement and tonalities of flamenco with Arabic and Turkish maqam, all grounded in a latin jazz pulse - this is La Ruya, a new direction in "flamenco fusion." At the heart of the band lay the […]
Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico DiaPa'Son is a local Bay Area band that plays music from Veracruz, Mexico called Son Jarocho. All of the members are actively involved in teaching youth around the Bay Area in different areas of music and in promoting culture within the community. Members of the group have studied in […]
Initiated in 2009, the Khmer Arts Salon Series is a monthly program of free lecture demonstrations, performances, and film screenings designed to engage diverse audiences with the art of Khmer classical dance and other traditional performing arts. Now in its fourth year, Khmer Arts will bring this unique program to Cambodian communities all over […]
Dan Zemelman — a dedicated pianist playing major jazz clubs and festivals, a cultural ambassador, a skilled composer and a sought after side-man. He began learning piano at age 5, playing classical music and then switching over to jazz in high school. He has toured India and Sri Lanka, representing America’s jazz tradition as […]
* MAPP is a FREE event — Join us!* The MAPP is a homegrown, intercultural, multidisciplinary neighborhood event that takes place the first Saturday every two months in the Mission District. This months's MAPP features more than 15 venues—garages, cafés, studios, gardens, street corners—which artists transform into makeshift venues for the intimate experience […]
Introducing the Urban American Jewess Vocalist, songwriter, actor Saria Idana takes the mic with an all-star band. With influences ranging from Marvin Gaye to Suzanne Vega, Wu-Tang, Yasmin Levy and Balkan Beat Box, Idana blends styles into surprising, uplifting sounds seasoned with passionate longing and hope. This spring she releases her neo-soul […]
Taught by Todd Thomas Brown An exploration of how the painting process can become the visual documentation of our lives, this 7-hour workshop employs the techniques of collage, texture, color, and text to transform paintings into 3-dimensional objects reflecting both mundane and discreet aspects of our personal lives. **Required Materials: - Three […]
Performing authentic Tango and Folk music from Argentina Trio Garufa is an international ensemble dedicated to performing authentic Argentine music. They have performed across Argentina, Canada and the US. Trio Garufa performs traditional Argentine tango, modern tango styles such as Astor Piazzolla's music or electro tangos, original tango compositions, and Argentine folk music. […]
"Django and Monk: Jazz Originals" "Django Djazz Extravaganza" — featuring Vic Wong's "Panique" and "DjangoSphere " with Kit Eakle and Mark Holzinger is a celebration of Djypsy Djazz and it's influence on the American Jazz scene. Panique is a gypsy jazz band from San Francisco specializing in Django Reinhardt and Stephane […]
Somewhere between Pitchfork and Downbeat “A captivating improviser, imaginative composer, and master of collaboration.” – San Francisco Chronicle Todd Sickafoose (bass), Matthew Szemela (violin), Rob Reich (accordion/guitar), Ben Goldberg (clarinets), and Kane Mathis (kora). Todd Sickafoose.com Todd Sickafoose Tiny Resistors Facebook Page Admission $12-15. Doors at 7:30 pm. Show at 8:00 pm.
Voice, Accordion, Trumpet, and Bicycle Handlebars MARK GROWDEN is a singer, writer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, record producer, visual artist, and workshop leader. Growden has released several critically acclaimed albums, including Saint Judas, which was awarded “2010 Rekkid of the Year” by music blog Stash Dauber and ranked in the 2010 Village Voice Critics Poll. Growden has toured the […]
CD Release Party Redwood Tango Ensemble is an energetic tango quintet from San Francisco Bay Area. The ensemble specializes in traditional tango music with transcriptions and arrangements of the classic "Golden Era" orchestras of the 30's, 40's and 50's, primarily working in the style of Di Sarli, D'Arienzo, and Pugliese. The group also ventures […]
Join CounterCorp and Red Reels Thursday, April 25th at 7pm as they present an evening of film and live music including remix DJ officerfishdumplings and a screening of music the documentary RIP! A Remix Manifesto. officerfishdumplings recorded works from world musicians and integrated them into an interactive remix platform that allows users to […]
New Directions in Asian Improvisation, New Wave Filipino American Jazz Taglish is a new work from guitarist/composer Karl Evangelista and art rock outfit Grex (a band Tiny Mix Tapes calls "essential current-and-future listening")--an exploration of the multifaceted nature of both contemporary music and 21st century immigrant culture. The project synthesizes jazz, American song, […]
"Parisian Bistro, Italian Café--and Circus" They create an atmosphere that some people call magic. For four years they've played many a Friday night to a full café in their home, Nevada City, CA. Two tours to the Northwest, and 350 concerts later, it’s a new voyage each time, and very alive. It's been […]
Record release party for Tragic Songs of Hope It's about time you say. This one better be good you say. Music today is hopeless, if someone doesn't prove me wrong soon, I'm gonna kill myself you say… It is with great pride that we here at Tin Cup Serenade Productions […]
Song birds and willows, A Lovely Evening of Sweetness, Pieces and Lizzie Karr Lizzie Karr is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist. According to her fans, Lizzie's voice has "an unteachable grit" that "sits comfortably in many permutations of genre." She released her debut album "Bones" in November 2012 and is now challenging […]
FELY TCHACO FROM COTE D'IVOIRE WEST AFRICA 2012 11th Independent Music Awards winner in the World Beat category, Fely Tchaco from Cote D'Ivoire West Africa will be gracing the Red Poppy Art House. Fely's music is a blend of West Africa forest traditional music with jazz and pop. Fely Tchaco "Toilata" […]
Date: Every Saturday Afternoon Time: 1pm-4pm All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed. Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subject to change. Check website for updates. Las actividades están sujetas a cambio. Revise la página web.
Global Jazz - A Musical Journey The authenticity and musical depth that Larry Vuckovich brings to his music comes from his deep experiences with jazz masters, such as Dexter Gordon, Philly Joe Jones, Don Byas, Jon Hendricks, Bobby Hutcherson, Tom Harrell, Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins, Charlie Haden. It also stems from his Balkan […]
A collaboration of Latin Jazz and Spoken Word Boricua poet chanteuse, Sandra Garcia Rivera will warm up the stage at the Red Poppy with a spotlight solo performance of Spoken Word Poetry and Acapella Song, seasoned with the Blues, Caribbean Roots Music, and Nuyorican Soul. Drummer Brian Andres brings his all star lineup of […]
“Our Place at the Table: Honoring Birthmother Stories” is a groundbreaking exhibit about mothers who have placed or lost a child to adoption. Learn about this experience through personal objects contributed by birthmothers, and honor their important stories. We invite everyone to attend, whether you have a personal connection to adoption or not. Children […]
This quartet is a more traditional "jazz" type setting for Amendola's music but lacks a chordal instrument. This frees up Ben, Josh, and John to move around in ways that only 3 super deep harmonic and swinging improvisors know how. And what’s guaranteed is a non-traditional evening of improvised music. The quartet will be […]
Classic 40's jazz/Rock classics like you’ve never heard them Tight rhythm section plus witty vocals from Hanna Rifkin bring you back to a Manhattan in hand and a sexy feeling on your face. Nick Boots- Guitar Mark Davis- Piano Tom Edler- Upright Bass Elizabeth Goodfellow - Drums hannarifkin.com Facebook Page: 29thStSwingtet […]
Free Dive is: Jeff Cressman - trombone Brian Dyer - voice Cecilia Engelhart - voice and percussion Steve Hogan - bass Keith Terry - drums and body percussion Free Dive is a unique quintet that has been performing and recording together since 2003. In Free Dive all of the band members contribute original compositions and collaborate on […]