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, […]
The Medea Cycle Imagine Fiona Apple and Sting wrote a rock opera based on ancient Greek tragedy: this is the sound of Kate Kilbane & The Cellar Doors. A bassist, singer and self-ascribed literary geek, kate and her band use Jazz and Soul-infused Rock to retell stories of Philomela, Procne, Medea—ancient Greek women whose narratives still […]
This project seeks to integrate the residence of artist Ralph Vázquez-Concepción at the Red Poppy Art House, the Family Arts Program, local residents and artists as well as invited artists from abroad to participate in a dialogue about what the terms “networks”, “systems”, and “community” mean to them. The result will be an installation that will express, […]
Lead by bassist Caroline Chung, an integral part of the jazz community and musicians’ rights activist, Citizens Jazz is a collective of some of the most talented in Bay Area jazz. This evening Citizens Jazz will educate you on the music of Charles Mingus. Mingus has influenced the jazz world in so many ways, through […]
Brazilian Jazz Originals With a unique instrumentation of three flutes, two guitars and percussion, Kata-Vento introduces a new sound. This captivating ensemble plays music by renowned composer and guitarist, Carlos Oliveira, written from 2010-2012. Oliveira is continually inspired by the music of his homeland, northeastern Brazil. Often evocative of musicof the piano flute, a rustic bamboo instrument from […]
Creative Jazz from Chicago, Los Angeles and the Bay For this performance at the Red Poppy, Chicago based cornetist Josh Berman has arranged music for a west coast version of his group Old Idea featuring Aram Shelton, Devin Hoff, Mark Clifford and Sam Ospovat. Devin Hoff will […]
Songs from the Medicine Bag Lyrically talented vocalist/composer, Derek Lassiter, makes his third appearance at Red Poppy Art House this June. With a soulful honesty, Lassiter’s upcoming release, Music Outside, contains songs that debuted to sold-out audiences at the Poppy. In this set Lassiter will present soothing songs from Music Outside as well […]
"Naadam" - Experience The Inner Music Bharathi Palivela, an Indian classical vocalist, has been experimenting with several genres of music since her Berklee days collaborating with musicians from various countries. In her current project Naadam- Bharathi, “Flight Step” and Aaron amalgamate styles from various cultures to create a unique sound. “Flight Step”, […]
Born in February 1966, Marcus Shelby has been playing the acoustic bass for 23 years. In this time, he has built a diverse and accomplished biography. Shelby was bandleader of Columbia Records and GRP Impulse! Recording Artists Black/Note and is currently the Artistic Director and leader of The Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, The Marcus Shelby Septet […]
Celebrando el dia de los niños en Argentina! Actividad: Estampilla tu huella! Activity: Printing feet!
An Evening For The Wild The intention of this project is to spread love and joy through music. Over the years Aaron has assembled a beautiful catalogue of songs, and an awe inspiring cast of musicians to perform them. Giving a nod to classic song writers such as Neil Young and Elliot Smith, Aaron […]
Classic, Latin And Contemporary Jazz Come hear some fantastic music that will include Classic, Latin and Contemporary Jazz performed by phenomenal musicians including, the exciting, melodic, master pianist Grant Levin, the amazingly-talented, multi-instrumentalist, Ajayi Jackson on drums and bassoon, the wonderful composer and bassist Joe McKinley, and the tremendously-talented Kenny Hawkins on tenor sax and […]
An Instrumental Powerhouse That Blends Latin Jazz With Driving Contemporary Funk Grooves Contemporary Jazz composer and guitarist Ray Obiedo has been at the forefront of musicians that have combined Jazz, Funk and Brazilian styles into a fresh and dynamic new musical brew. Bringing together these elements and fusing them with his infectious brand of […]
Celebrando el dia de la juventud en Marruecos Actividad: Mosaico de Marruecos! Activity: Moroccan Mosaic!
AN EVENING OF PERSIAN PERCUSSION WITH PEZHHAM AKHAVASS Exploring Dimensions Of Persian Beats Join us for an evening of Persian classical music and percussion with instruments tom bak and daf by acclaimed percussionist Pezhham Akhavass. The tombak is a type of goblet drum covered in animal skin that makes delicate, complicated and detailed rhythms with […]
ANY DISTRACTION'LL DO Folk Fingerpicking And Contemporary Blues San Francisco-based folk-blues artist Mokai sings and performs his new album Any Distraction'll Do. Beautiful guitar work underpins a collection of original acoustic Blues, instrumental pieces, and new takes on traditional Country Blues. His Roots sound and authentic fingerpicking are the perfect vehicle for the free-flowing […]
SWEDISH SINGER/SONGWRITER Into Me You See - A Musical, Theatrical Performance Daniella Gordon, a Stockholm-based singer, composer, therapist and life coach, is performing her award-winning album, into me you see at the Red Poppy! This is an exceptional performance that explores the journey of true identity and our relationship to life. into me you see, a […]
Singing To Your Soul And Rejoicing Life! Faye Carol’s unique style and gift of connecting with her audience is astonishing. This Bay Area living legend remains true to her Mississippi roots infusing the Blues into everything from Cole Porter to Michelle Legrand songs. She began singing while still a young girl in Meridian and […]
Cuidado con la Serpiente! Celebrando el dia de la serpiente. Actividad: Crea una serpiente 3 dimensional! Activity: Create a 3 dimensional snake!
The Best Brazilian Dance Party Forró Brazuca plays traditional Northeastern Brazilian Forró music like no one else outside of Brazil. Thanks to the presence and leadership of accordionist Francelino Alves, this SF-based quartet of Brazilians has been packing dance floors all over with their "Forró", "Xote", and "Rastapé" grooves. Bassist Carlos Oliveira from Pernambuco, drummer Chris Thomas […]
South Indian Classical Meets Jazz VidyA merges Jazz with the melodic and rhythmic nuance of South Indian Classical (Carnatic) music. Led by critically-acclaimed saxophonist, Prasant Radhakrishnan, VidyA has emerged with a soulful, penetrating sound that pushes the labels of "Fusion" or "World Music." These three artists have an almost telepathic interplay, incorporating the forward motion […]
Improvisational Reunion In SF Saxophonist David Boyce (Broun Fellinis), bassist David Ewell (Vivendo de Pao) , and drummer Sameer Gupta (Marc Cary, NAMASKAR) start from scratch for each performance, channeling their inspiration into freely improvised musical moments. The Supplicants have been sculpting their unique sound for over 10 years, starting in 1999 in San Francisco. Their concerts […]
Puedo moverme como tu quieras…quien soy? Actividad: Soy un títere. Activity: I’m a puppet.
The Music Of Eddie Harris Internationally renowned saxophonist/composer/educator Dayna Stephens,is a force to watch out for. A fluid, vigorous soloist with a warm, soulful sound, Dayna has also proven himself as a master of composition and arrangement. He is a highly-acclaimed band leader and an “in-demand”, side-man for some of Jazz’s contemporary masters, such as Kenny Barron, […]
INVESTING IN THE CREATIVE HUNCH A monthly social-cultural mixer. Investing in The Creative Hunch, aka "the Itch," is a sociocultural network of artistic projects that organize their administrative teams around the convening dinner gatherings. Amidst the sharing of art, spirits, and food, new friendships are born. Come out and learn how with 3-5 hrs/wk you can become part of a production […]
Golden-Era Bollywood Meets Modern Jazz Namaskar’s acclaimed percussionist, Sameer Gupta (The Supplicants, Marc Cary, VidyA), combines well-known compositions from the Indian Golden Era of Bollywood with Indian Ragas and modern American Jazz to craft an irresistibly, beautiful, artistic statement. Namaskar musically embodies the integrative spirit of our time. An original musical voice in Jazz, World, and […]