Janam (“my soul”) creates a compelling mix of Balkan, Turkish, Sephardic and American Roots music & originals. Led by golden throated Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble veteran Juliana Graffagna, Janam proves that the foothills of the Balkans and the Appalachians lie in Oakland. Janam’s funky meters, bittersweet modes, driving tunes, and sultry ballads invoke the nightingales and dark eyes, the […]
Celebrando el dia internacional de la musica! Mission Arts Performance Project MAPP Let’s make music! Vamos a hacer música!
* 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 October's MAPP features more than 15 venues—garages, cafés, studios, gardens, street corners—which artists transform into makeshift venues for the intimate experience of […]
Folkvangr And Broken Shadows Devin Hoff is a bassist and composer who has written music for and played in Punk, Jazz and Country ensembles throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and composed and played on hundreds of records, film and stage scores. Tonight he presents his two main creative acoustic music projects: Folkvangr and Broken Shadows. […]
September 27 - November 10 Curatorial Discussion: November 7 @ 6:00 pm Shifting Margins is a two-part exhibition curated by Bay Area curatorial organization OFF- Space running concurrently at The Red Poppy Art House and Aggregate Space in West Oakland. This two-part group exhibition brings together a variety of works that inspire deliberation, consideration and argument […]
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 in the 2010 […]
Preparación para el Dia de los Muertos Three Saturdays of Art Making for Dia de los Muertos Instalation Tres Sabados de arte para la instalacion para el Dia de los Muertos Body Maps and letters of Remembrance Mapas del Cuerpo y cartas para recordar
The Air Is Dying - Dia de los Muertos A month long series culminates with a gathering at Red Poppy Art House for Dia de los Muertos following a procession to Garfield Park on Friday, November 2nd. Luis Vazquez and the Family Art program have create an interactive altar installation at Garfield Park […]
Gate-Closing Panic Clattering Loom is a themed reading co-curated by Valerie Chavez and Jonathan Hirsch that asks its participants to explore a word or phrase from another language that doesn't quite translate into English. The German word 'Torschlusspanik' translates literally as 'gate-closing panic' and refers to the sense that opportunities diminish as one ages. The reading […]
Red Poppy Art House Presents: Riley Bandy/Jaz Sawyer Quartet 20-Year Reunion San Francisco born alto saxophonist Riley Bandy and drummer Jaz Sawyer resurrect their infamous Quartet formed in the early 90's for an exciting night of music. Featuring: Allegra Bandy - Vocals Riley Bandy - Alto Saxophone Matt Clark - Piano Michael Bordelon - Bass Jaz Sawyer […]
Kabile was formed in 1978 and became one of the most popular bands in Thrace. Based in the city of Yambol, the group took its name from the village of Kabile, where they performed one of their earliest gigs. The group specializes in performing native music on traditional village instruments, an acoustic experience quite […]
Intimate, Cosmopolitan Modern Music Q weaves an intricate web with his original music. You can hear strands of Brazil, India, Latin America, and modern Jazz seamlessly wound together in a soulful, organic way. With roots in many places, Q delivers modern improvisational music from its intellectual quagmire back to its soulful origins. His "All Around Dude" […]
Spanish guitarist Tony Ybarra returns to the Red Poppy Art House featuring music from his upcoming CD. Tony began his journey in 2004 with the sole purpose of performing Latin Jazz and Flamenco that is united with a Jazz element. The result is what Tony termed, “Flamenco Latino”. His music has been described as "Paco de Lucia […]
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. […]