Soulful and Poetic Songs MARK GROWDEN is a singer, writer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, record producer, visual artist,and the artistic director of the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans, LA. 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 […]
Vocals, Reads and Beats MWE puts a modern and eclectic twist on Turkish and Balkan folk music. This acoustic wind ensemble plays traditional songs with the rarely paired clarinet and the double-reeded zurna. Add some clarinets and a Davul, a shoulder slung marching drum, and you’re about the closest to heavy metal you can […]
Lavay Smth Sings the Billie Holiday Song Book, Featuring Sax Legend Jules Broussard. Lavay Smith grew up with the Billie Holiday songbook, these songs are near and dear to her heart , and knows them inside out. Look for these songs to be sung: "Good Morning Heartache”, “Don't Explain”, “Billie's Blues” and “Fine and […]
From Cote D'Ivoire West Africa 2012 11TH Independent Music Awards winner in the world beat song 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: lead vocal Paul Sonnabend: conga Andres […]
Modern Hybrid Jazz Award winning guitarist and composer Alex Pinto seamlessly blends traditions of Hindustani music with modern jazz, creating a hybrid music that is pushing boundaries and creating new soundscapes. Joined by longtime collaborator, Shaun Lowecki on drums, and Kim Cass on bass, The Alex Pinto Trio will be presenting Pinto’s original music […]
Saturday, January 19, 2013, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Taught by Todd Thomas Brown This 6-hour workshop focuses on the use of collage and mixed media in the development of varied textures within the painting surface. We will explore different thicknesses of paint, and the use of modeling paste and collage of varied […]
A night of unconventional riffs, rhythms , tones and drones that line up like a complex math problem! Formed by longtime friends Jason Schwartz (Boxcar Saints, Fort Erie, the Cannery...) and Karl Jensen (Satuurnus, HS Adherents), Tragic Valley is a study in duality. Always sounding on the verge of losing control, yet very carefully crafted, they create sounds […]
POSITIVELY ALPHABET STREET: PRINCE AND BOB DYLAN MASH-UPS PC Muñoz's Singing Blood (PMSB) is a percussion-and-electronics-based art-funk ensemble featuring players with a deep background in experimental funk, jazz, rock, and contemporary classical. PC's past collaborations include percussion-and-cello outings with longtime Kronos Quartet cellist Joan Jeanrenaud (including the Grammy-nominated "Strange Toys" and the iTunes-charting […]
Paintings by Patrick St. Clair Monday January 13th – Thursday 31st 2013 Artist Reception Thursday January 24th, 6-9pm The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present Last Night, an exhibit of paintings by San Francisco artist Patrick St. Clair. In this collection, semi-abandoned spaces allow for a netherworld where structures and remnants left […]
New Electro-Jazz Arrangements Of The Music Of Radiohead Formed in 2006 by trombonist/arranger Rob Ewing, Disappear Incompletely focuses exclusively on re-interpreting the music of Radiohead in an electrified jazz context. For this special appearance at the Red Poppy, DI will debut an entirely new set of arrangements drawn from Radiohead’s 2003 release, Hail […]
Music For “La Dolce Vita”! The Americano Social Club is led by Michael Zisman on mandolin and features guitarist Jason Vanderford and bassist Joe Kyle Jr. We play music for "la dolce vita": a mix of romantic and eclectic melodies from all over the world. At our show you might hear Pop or Jazz, Folk, […]
Do It Live! Productions presents A GroundWork Staged Reading: Where It Feels By Kaitlin Schuster Raise a glass with Do It Live as it salutes and celebrates the community that has helped it reach its second year. We encourage everyone to bring some wine, or some food, and settle in to enjoy our […]
Announcing February 2nd MAPP Mapp is a grassroots underground bi-monthly art and music festival in the Mission district of San Francisco. The event features taking common spaces and for one orchestrated beautifully chaotic evening, transforming them into whatever we want including free live music, Spoken word, performance art, Film screenings, BBQ's, garage sales, unorthodox conversations and happenings. FREE!! If […]
Kardash is a project bringing together the sounds of Middle East with the modern feels of psychedelic rock and jazz. Taking its cue from the Anatolian Rock of Turkey, this incarnation of Kardash performs Turkish Folk (Turku) with a strong jazz sensibility, reminiscent of such lime-lights as Selda Bagcan or Baris Manco. Ultimately, […]
* 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 […]
Gautam Tejas Ganeshan Carnatic music with distinction and an inimitable style Gautam Tejas Ganeshan sings classical Carnatic music with distinction, innovation, and an inimitable personal style. Dubbed a "local treasure" by SF Classical Voice, and "a magnet for local Indian classical musicians" by the SF Chronicle, Gautam has galvanized the local scene, his […]
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.
International Dúo from Buenos Aires California Songstress Tiffany Joy and Colombian Composer/Musician Maqui Reyes met in Buenos Aires in 2010 and formed the group “Individúo” – presenting their own compositions along with versions of some of the most celebrated Bossa Nova, Salsa, and Latin Pop songs in history. These artists have fused their unique […]
Announcing the launch of the Red Poppy Art House’s new monthly film series, Red Reels! Red Reels films will highlight the work of local and emerging filmmakers and expose audiences to diverse global traditions. Screenings will explore a unique interdisciplinary approach by incorporating real-time collaborations with artists from varying mediums like dance, painting, […]
From Puerto Rico: singer-songwriter Fernandito Ferrer Born on july 27th 1978, Fernando Antonio Ferrer Cruz has been a young pioneer among the new breed of singer-songwriters in Puerto Rico. He first appeared on stage in Lares ’97 and from then on has gotten himself known all around the Island and abroad. Originally from San […]
ARTE Y TAPAS Valentine's Day featuring Les Trois Coups The ARTE Y TAPAS Performance Series celebrates its 1-year anniversary with a night of live music, visual art, complimentary tapas, drinks and more! This Valentine's Day features live music by French street performers Les Trois Coups, on tour from Paris, as well as delicious […]
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. We are grateful to our incredible community for allowing us the opportunity to cultivate and celebrate the arts in such […]
Makrú: Connexion Landing in San Francisco from different parts of the world, Makrú fuses Rumba Flamenca, Reggae, Cuban Son, Cumbia, Ska, and other global beats to create a unifying, positive vibe in the Bay Area through its music. Lyrics in Spanish and English bring reality, fiction, hope and joy together, in hopes of spreading […]
About the Art Installation: "TRASH MEMORIES is the collection of visions and visual experiences of artists who have faced on their way interaction with the human body, litter and soil, as creator shaft" Indira Urrutia (Chilean born) & Marc Hors (Barcelona, Spain) both photographers that had documented a four-year journey on a […]
"Young Composers with Old Souls" Raul Perales Quartet has an extensive collective resume. They have formed a part of many distinguished ensembles and backed many artists throughout the US including Van Hunt (Maya), Katchafire (Rafa), Meshell Ndegeocello (John), Linda Tillery (Valerie), and Kev Choice (Raul). They have gathered to exploit their ability as […]
Karina Denike with Lily Taylor, Denike and Taylor sing 4 You! Virtuosic chanteuse Karina Denike will transport you to a decade that never happened—but should have. Steeped in the lost eras of 1930’s torch songs and Motown, her original songs draw from sea shanties, Eastern European lullabies, doo wop drama and other unexpected […]
Modern Jazz Meets Classic Golden-Era Bollywood Songs On Namaskar, acclaimed percussionist Sameer Gupta combines well known compositions from the Indian Golden Era of Bollywood, North and South India Ragas, and modern American jazz in all its diversity, to craft an irresistibly beautiful artistic statement. Namaskar musically embodies the integrative spirit of our time. […]
Innovative, eclectic string music and improvisations Master koto player, multi-disciplinary composer, and virtuosic improviser Miya Masaoka returns to the Bay Area for an intimate concert at the Red Poppy. A pioneer of works for koto and electronics, Masaoka has created music for So Percussion, Bang on a Can, sfSound, Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet, […]
Funky Border-Crossing Songs & Solos David James (Afrofunk Experience, Beth Custer Ensemble) brings his newest project to the Poppy. With a diverse performing background, in bands ranging in from Ambient/World (Thessalonians) to hip-hop (The Coup, Spearhead) to Afrobeat (Sila), David's music crosses all these stylistic borders (Senegalese-Irish groove, anyone?) Featuring an all-star […]
Irish Fission This first weekend of March, Irish-born violinist and former Red Poppy Resident Artist, Colm Ó Riain and some virtuoso friends mix the music of Ireland with rhythms and melodies from China and beyond. An accomplished and fiery improviser in many genres, Colm has performed in festivals and venues throughout the […]