The Ochs Shelton Quartet features Larry Ochs and Aram Shelton on saxophones, Scott Walton on bass and Kjell Nordeson on drums. Co-led by two like-minded saxophonists from different generations, this quartet is a kinetic meeting of four diverse & internationally recognized musical talents who have longtime associations with the likes of ROVA, John Zorn, Nels […]
Katy Stephan's musical confections can be quirky as well as rich and heart-rending. They all feature a solid Classical music center, drenched in creamy Jazz harmony and sprinkled with sparkling piano-pop. This evening will include special guest storytellers Kari Kiernan and Linda Robertson and Jazz pianist Adam Shulman, offering a tasty array of treats. You […]
A true pioneer, KENNETH NASH has performed with the likes of Herbie Hancock, BB King, Cannonball Adderley, Ahmad Jamal, Freddie Hubbard, John Lee Hooker, composed for the Joffrey Ballet, and authored a one-of-a-kind teaching concept that has taken him across the US, Europe, and South Pacific. Professor of World Cultures in Music at SF State, NEA Jazz Fellow and Senior Fulbright Scholar, HAFEZ MODIRZADEH's original cross-cultural concepts have been documented on dozens of recordings, including the upcoming "Post-Chromodal Out!" on Pi Records; his most recently published work appears in Critical Studies in Improvisation (http://www.criticalimprov.com/issue/view/127). Boston-based BILL LOWE makes a rare Bay Area appearance, revealing his brilliance for encompassing all genres that has led to work with Dizzy Gillespie, Eartha Kitt, Clark Terry, as well as Muhal Richard Abrams, Henry Threadgill, and Cecil Taylor. Lowe co-leads the Boston Jazz Repertory Orchestra and co-produces Boston’s annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert, mentoring countless young musicians along the way.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Voices of freedom
The recently released anthology Occupy SF—poems from the movement is a powerfully diverse, intergenerational collection of poetry and art in the bold spirit of the Occupy movement. Unique and inspiring with a definitive San Francisco flare, the anthology has been garnishing high reviews for its humanistic call for social change. With over 70 poets and artists, including three former San Francisco poet laureates (Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Jack Hirschman, and devorah major), as well as renowned activist poster artists Chuck Sperry, Ron Donovan, and Jon-Paul Bail, the book has powerfully captured the Occupy movement as it evolves and shifts.
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo and freedom for all, contributing poets Francisco X. Alarcón, Rafael Jesús González, Neeli Cherkovski, Virginia Barrett (co-editor), Bobby Coleman (co-editor), Dottie Payne, and Gerardo Pacheco will read selected work from the anthology. Joining them will be special musical guest Gerardo Omar Marin on flute. Copies of the anthology will be available for purchase; all proceeds from sales benefit Occupy. Published by Jambu Press/Studio Saraswati, San Francisco.
Ex-Refugee Spreads Peace Through Music Black Nature is an original musical artist who composes and performs positive music that incorporates a unique blend of African rhythms, Reggae, Dancehall, Rock, Hip-Hop and R&B. As a young child, Black Nature began singing and playing percussion, and he was greatly influenced by the rich musical culture of Sierra Leone. […]
French Chanson / Multilingual Folk L.A.-based chanteuse/songwriter Jessica Fichot is a lot like her hometown of Paris: French at heart, but with a soul that's truly international. Drawing from her multi-ethnic French / Chinese / American upbringing, her music fuses styles and languages, taking the listener on a twisting journey out of the French chanson […]
Songwriting With YOU – Back By Popular Demand! Bringing her music to the Occupy movement as well as to Bay Area juvenile halls, homeless shelters and adolescent drug rehab centers, Valerie views music as a healing power like no other. Tonight she will bring that empowerment to YOU at the Red Poppy with Songwriting with […]
* Comida Gratis!! * Free Food! Actividad: Crea tu Árbol Genealógico! Activity: Create a Family Tree! ¡Todas las edades bienvenidas!/All ages welcome!
Reggae/Latin/Hip-Hop La Gente is a Bay Area based group led by Colombian/Nicaraguan, San Francisco- born, singer-songwriter Rafael Bustamante Sarria. La Gente is a cultural and musical collective that has created their own unique Cali-fusion of Reggae, Salsa, Hip-Hop, Cumbia, Rock, and Reggaeton. They perform a high-energy dance party […]
"Arte Y Tapas" This Mother's Day ARTE Y TAPAS continues at the Red Poppy Art House with a special live performance by The 3 Soulbirds and includes brunch tapas and specialty mimosa bar by Lovage Cooking (see full menu below) + visual exhibition by Hiroyo Kaneko. All are welcome to this special day event, especially […]
Hot Versions Of Old Songs Meredith and Craig have been performing at old time music venues across the USA. From their vast collection of 78 and cylinder records, they have amassed a repertoire of hundreds of great and often times obscure songs composed between the 1890's and the 1940's. Craig's playing is featured in the […]
The Familia Outside! Celebrando el 21 de Mayo el Dia del Mundo de Diversidad Cultural! May 21st World Day for Cultural Diversity! SPECIAL GUEST TBA Actividad: Baila al ritmo de los tambores! Activity: Dance to drums!
The Family Arts Youth and Volunteer Development Program presents... Artistic Workshop led by Red Poppy Anchor Cristina Ibarra Title: Trust through Tango - Learn to connect to yourself and to others through an embrace Free for volunteers of the Red Poppy Art House RSVP johanna@redpoppyarthouse.org Not a volunteer? Contact volunteer@redpoppyarthouse.org
Marcus Shelby + Family Art "Discorvering the Blues" (DTB) An Improvisation of Unlimited Opportunities... Free for volunteers of the Red Poppy Art House RSVP johanna@redpoppyarthouse.org Not a volunteer? Contact volunteer@redpoppyarthouse.org
East West Spirit Music DaMaDa is a trio of musicians based in San Francisco: Luo Dana, a native Chinese-born singer, actress and dancer, Marc Schmitz, guitarist and composer, and singer and Dave Mihaly, multi-instrumentalist, percussionist, composer and singer. Together, they play music from throughout China in Folk, Jazz, Beijing Opera and Pop styles, along with unique improvisation. […]
Artist Salon linked to photographic exhibit titled Steam and Ice, by artist Hiroyo Kaneko, currently on view at the Poppy. Contemporary Landscape Traditions in Japan Please join us for an evening with Bay Area artist Hiroyo Kaneko in conversation with Lisa Sutcliffe, assistant curator of photography at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art . […]
Sweet As Summer Camp Romance… The Americano Social Club plays music for "la dolce vita": a mix of romantic and eclectic melodies from all over the world. At their show you might hear Pop, Jazz, or Folk, Classical, Rock, or Opera, the music of Brazil or of Europe's cafés, (not to mention some of their own dramatic original […]
Celebrando 30 de Mayo: El Día del Arbol en Honduras Celebrating May 30th: Tree Day in Honduras Actividad: Siembra una semilla. Activity: Plant a seed.
Mezcla De Sabores With influences of anything that can shake their Soul, Makrú sounds like smashing the earth and then playing it on a record player. An acoustic flavor that fuses Rumba Flamenca, Reggae, Cuban son, Cumbia, Ska and other global beats. Lyrics are sung in Spanish and English that […]
Afraid of people and tired of empty social interactions he runs into the jungle. He carries with him an acoustic guitar and a computer. He longs to find comfort in the sounds of the forest. He feels like a Bicho do Mato. He is hurt. He is looking for healing and self-acceptance. * Bicho do […]
Balkan Night At The Red Poppy! Hot Blood Orkestar is producing their first CD!! Hot Blood Orkestar is a group of musicians that want to bring something new, something fresh to World Fusion music. They don't just put on concerts, they bring people on a journey through music, culture and dance. The Hot Blood Orkestar […]
Tango Until You Soar For over 15 years, Tango No. 9 has been exploring the breadth and depth of tango, from the classic sounds of the early dance standards through Astor Piazzolla's revolutionary tango nuevo all the way up to tango-inspired chamber works that were composed especially for the group. Tonight they will be presenting a mix […]
Join us for a day packed full of activity -- 1-4 pm Family Art MAPP: Create your own body map!/Crea el mapa de tu cuerpo! 6 pm - Foolproof Four (Americana, Alt-Country) 7 pm Mark Clifford (solo vibraphone, member of DRMS) 8 pm Classical Revolution (Classical Chamber) 9 pm Tekino presents (Short Film/Animation) 9:45 pm […]
Playing The Music Of Scott Amendola And More! 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 improvisers know how. And what’s guaranteed is a non-traditional evening of […]
Family Arts at the Relay For Life, Sunset, San Francisco, CA Event Location: School of the Arts High (SOTA) 555 Portola Drive, San Francisco, CA 94131 Actividad: Pinta un oceano en nuestro mural! Activity: Paint an ocean on our mural!
Playing a modern variant of 1930s Reinhardt inspired gypsy jazz, composer and lead guitarist Bergara mixes a cascade of arpeggios with the sounds of Paris and his native Argentina. Influenced by the Hot Club of France, his new CD Porteña Soledad was editor’s Pick on Guitar Player Magazine, and Vintage Guitar Magazine called it a […]
West African Blues Mamadou and Vanessa perform original, soulful, uplifting music from the Wassoulou Region of Mali, West Africa, and are the winners of several prestigious music awards. Master kamale ngoni player Mamadou Sidibe is from the Wassoulou Region of Mali, West Africa. Twenty-five years ago, Mamadou played a groundbreaking role in transforming the music of this […]
Jazz Accordion With Blues Vocals Rob Reich returns to the Red Poppy with his accordion and his exciting new trio with Daniel Fabricant and Elizabeth Goodfellow. This trio plays with dexterity and repertoire that includes Jazz standards, Joplin rags, French Musette, and original music, all sprinkled with a large dose of wit. This time around they will be […]
Featuring Megan Keely & Her Father and David Starlight The Poppy is curating a night of live music themed around Father's Day. Joining us that night will be local singer Megan Keely and her father. Sharing the bill is singer songwriter David Starlight, as he returns to the Bay from Madrid. All are welcome to […]
A benefit concert for a family friend of the Red Poppy, Emiliano Donis, at Brava Theater. Go see some favorite Red Poppy artists including Rupa & the April Fishes, La Gente and more. Admission: $15-20 ***Note this event is NOT at the Red Poppy Art House but Brava Theater, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, […]