Wil Blades and Scott Amendola conjure various sonic deities though only a duo. Their live shows have been generating a buzz around the Bay Area. The two got their start as a group when Scott had the vision of performing Duke Ellington’s “Far East Suite” in duo with Wil. While quite a daunting task translating a suite […]
Jascha Hoffman is a songwriter and science journalist in San Francisco. His debut album A Cure for Sleep was praised for "deceptively simple, deeply weird Pop songs” that earned comparisons to Sufjan Stevens and Leonard Cohen. Jascha’s second album, The Future Limited, was released in March 2012. His music videos have appeared on The Atlantic and Boing […]
Songs of Love and Struggle Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Shareef Ali performs deeply lyrical songs of heartache and resistance. Poignant and revealing verse reminiscent of Leonard Cohen or Conor Oberst is set against a backdrop of American traditional music from folk to jazz to country to rock and roll. Shareef Ali - songwriter, […]
THE BETH CUSTER ENSEMBLE is a veritable crème de la crème of Bay Area musicians including Jan Jackson on drums, (Will Bernard’s Motherbug, Black Pole), guitarist/vocalist David James (Sila, The Coup, Spearhead), Chris Grady on trumpet (Tom Waits, Grassy Knoll, Jewel), Vicky Grossi on bass (Mitch Marcus, Bitches Brew), vocalist Diana Mangano (Jefferson Airplane) […]
Argentine Rhythms By Classical Composers Discovering the Argentine Classical repertoire with Margaret Fabrizio is a wonderfull experience. We started exploring German repertoire, Schumann, Schubert, in Opera, Puccini, Verdi until we arrived at this style of South American art song. We fall in love with them, new music from a new culture. Music that loves […]
Intimate South American Songs Trio Florecer plays classic pasillos, bambucos, pasajes and more – South American cousins of the waltz that unite indigenous, European, and African influences. Tenor Mark Baum gives voice to the longing of the lyrics in harmony with clarinetist Zack Pitt-Smith's beautifully improvised counter-melodies, while bassist Jeremy Allen fluidly shifts meter […]
Please join us for an evening with co-curators Kathrine Worel and Emmanuelle Namont Kouznetsov of OFF Space on Wednesday, November 7th from 6 - 7:30pm. We will engage in a thoughtful discussion of our current exhibition Shifting Margins showcasing literal, metaphorical and conceptual approaches to marginalization from over twenty local and international artists. Shifting […]
Artists Salon with Rupa and the April Fishes. A CD Release Celebration from 7:30pm to 9:00pm (Not at concert). Also on the same evening: come early for the Shifting Margins Curatorial Discussion from 6:00 to 7:30pm.
Balkan, Country, Ska, Surf, Latin Go Van Gogh plays music for a mixed up world, in its own Balkan, Country, Ska, Surf, Latin way. A melodic sax, cue the lap steel, a poignant lyric, the congas and bongos enter chased by bass and guitar. The groove fills the floors and we are […]
Harmonies From The Balkans And Beyond True Life Trio weaves sumptuous vocal harmonies and sultry rhythms from Eastern Europe, the Americas & beyond. TLT explores the creative possibilities of cross-fertilization of different traditions with unlikely timbres connecting Bulgaria to the Bayou. TLT’s improvisation-laced repertoire includes original songs and folk tunes from far-flung […]
Eclectic Indie Rock St .Tropez is an eclectic indie rock band based in Oakland, California. Band members Sanjay Vora (vocals, guitar, keys), Akiyoshi Ehara (bass, also of The Seshen), Jeremy Fisch (drums) and special guest member Lalin St. Juste (vocals, also of the Seshen) make music that explores memories and the simultaneous joy and […]
Soup SF is like Kickstarter in real-life over a shared meal. Come unwind this Sunday eve, hang with cool people and support killer projects in our community. 1) $15 donation gets you soup and a vote. 2) Three creative community-based projects present. 3) We all vote to grant the proceeds from the meal […]
Photo by Jack Androvich “POP!” Thursday November 15th 2012 - Saturday January 12th 2013 The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present POP!, our latest exhibit in partnership with Bay Area Photographers Collective (BAPC). “POP!” is a group exhibition of photographs from the members of BAPC that evokes both a startling and invigorating energy. […]
Jessica Lurie and her Ensemble will be on the west coast this November touring her newest release, MEGAPHONE HEART. She is joined by a stellar band of NYC and Bay Area players, featuring Lurie on saxophone and voice, Rene Hart on bass (Honey Ear Trio, Don Braden, Branford Marsalis), and Vijay Anderson on drums […]
Event: Celebrating Children’s Day! Celebrando el Dia de los Niños! Date: Saturday November 17th Activity: I am a Super Hero! Actividad: Soy un Super Heroe! 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 […]
Continuing the 75th Birthday Celebration! Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to the Red Poppy, performing swinging bebop/post-bop, contemporary jazz, Latin-Afro Cuban / Brazilian, Mexican boleros, Blues-Jazz Funk, Jazz Tango, Balkan/Middle Eastern, and more. Performers: Larry Vuckovich (piano), Michael Zisman (bass), Austin Harris (drums). San Francisco pianist Larry Vuckovich has […]
San Francisco Tango Quintet Redwood Tango Ensemble is a Bay Area quintet dedicated to playing both traditional and modern/original tango music. The group plays transcriptions and adaptations of the classic orchestras led by Francisco Canaro, Juan D'Arienzo, Osvaldo Pugliese, Anibal Troilo and others, as well as original compositions and nuevo-tango from around the world. […]
Paris Gypsy Jazz Guitar Virtuoso Simply put, Sébastien Giniaux is one of the greatest gypsy jazz guitarists in the world. Already an underground star in his hometown of Paris, this performance marks a rare United States appearance. In addition to leading his own group, he has been featured as a performing member of Norig […]
Jazz/Gritty Joining forces in a brand new jazz project called The Miniwatt String Quartet are violinist John Ettinger, guitarists Myles Boisen and Jon Preuss, and bassist Todd Sickafoose. An affectionate, gritty and ethereal, occasionally deconstructed take on the Hot Club concept and beyond, these musicians are bringing their vast and varied experience to focus […]
Time is Passed CD Release Show For every innocent child eagerly awaiting the season of Christmas lights, ornaments, and candy canes there is at least one jaded soul dreading the dirge of shopping lines, forced family gatherings and the same mind-numbing songs on constant repeat. Cynics feeling the latter will likely find a lot […]
Lou Lou and the Gypsy Jivers Django Jazz meets township swing jazz Lou Lou and the Gypsy Jivers is acoustic ensemble infusing gypsy jazz with South African township swing jazz, Capetonian and Southern African regional music. Compositions infused with eclectic sounds and rhythms from around the world makes this ensemble a treat for the […]
Event: Andy Strain, The Trombonist at Family Art MAPP! + face painting! Description: - a musical trombonist storyteller for audiences of all ages. Kids can try a green trombone and make music together with the trombonist! check him out: http://thetrombonist.net/ Date: Saturday December 1st Time: 1:30pm-2:30pmEvent: Honoring the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery Día […]
* MAPP is a FREE event — Join us!* Family Art MAPP! 1pm- 1:30pm Face painting 1:30-2:30pm Andy Strain, a musical storyteller for audiences of all ages! Kids can try a green trombone and make music together with the trombonist! 2:30-4pm Honoring the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. Activity: Body […]
The Red Poppy Art House will be hosting an affordable film screening the first Sunday of every month. The first film, O Friend, This Waiting! features India's temple courtesans and most cherished love songs. ABOUT THE FILM Could a song be full of love, and yet banal and trifling? Such were the […]
While rooted in jazz The Wee Trio finds ways to break boundaries encompassing their other roots in rock and fusion. Each member is a leader in their own right, but together as The Wee Trio, Westfall, Loomis and Schonig represent one of the highly creative groups pushing jazz and improvised music in exciting and […]
Event: Celebrating the International day for Human Rights Celebrando el dia Internacional de los Derechos Humanos Activity: lets hold hands and claim our rights! Actividad: tomemonos de las manos proclamando nuestros derechos! Date: Saturday December 8th Time: 1pm-4pm All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed. Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en […]
Grab Bag Of Gritty Soul; Truth-Talking Troubadour For Troubled Times Sounds like Tom Waits and The Wood Brothers wrapped in a tortilla, dipped in honey and served at the speakeasy - a feast of gritty soul that ranges from smoky blues to melancholy ballads to rowdy swing. Oscar’s fat bass notes resonate with […]
Laura Inserra is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, teacher, and artistic director. She is a classically trained musician with a strong improvisational background. She plays contemporary and world music in different projects as a percussionist, multi-instrumentalist and composer. She authors and performs music for theater, dance performances, exhibitions as well as soundtracks for movies with internationally acclaimed […]
Photo: Gary Weiner Thursday Dec. 13, 6-9 pm "POP!"Artist Reception by the members of the Bay Area Photographers Collective (BAPC) BUY ART! Come deck out your halls this holiday season! This will be a fun evening of art, friends and food. Sale proceeds benefit local artists and The Red Poppy Art House. Works […]
Review of the String-tet's new CD "Anti-Mass": Much like a smaller version of the Gil Evans Orchestra with Miles Davis, Jekabson seamlessly interweaves his string arrangements with the rhythm section to create a kind of harmonic bed over which he and (a) saxophonist can lay down their precise improvisational lines. The results blur the lines […]