TARIMBA: Son Jarocho y Sur América
2015-05-01 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
TARIMBA explores a rich variety of Latin American genres including boleros, Cuban son, landó and cumbia. TARIMBA is a collective comprised of local Bay Area musicians who have embraced the traditional genre of Son Jarocho music from southern Veracruz, Mexico.

Performers:
Kyla Danysh – violin, jarana segunda & vocals
Lolis García – jarana tercera, zapateado, quijada & vocals
Pedro Rosales – cajón peruano & vocals
Aladino Manyoma – guitar & vocals
The core members of TARIMBA, Lolis García and Kyla Danysh, are experienced multi-instrumentalists who actively perform and teach in the Bay Area music community. Pedro Rosales, co-founder and former artistic director of De Rompe y Raja Cultural Association and leader of Proyecto Lando, is an accomplished cajón player and percussionist in the Afro-Peruvian tradition. Aladino Manyoma is a celebrated sonero and multi-instrumentalist from Colombia.
Learn more about TARIMBA here.
Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Double Show! Satch & Fats: Lavay Smith Sings the Music of Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller
2015-05-02 19:00 - 22:00
In Satch and Fats, vocalist Lavay Smith and her band will be performing favorites like “Honeysuckle Rose” and “Basin Street Blues” by two of the most swingin’ and innovative artists in American history, Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller.Lavay Smith is the vocalist and bandleader of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, one of the top swingin’ jazz and blues bands in the world. She grew up in Southern California and the Philippines, and has become an internationally recognized diva of jazz and blues, with a singing style influenced by Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Bessie Smith, Little Esther Phillips and other legendary greats. Whether singing her own compositions or drawing on a large repertoire of classics, Lavay and her all-star 7-piece band bake up an instant recipe for dancing and good times. Joining her at the Red Poppy are four of the finest musicians.

The Band:
Lavay Smith – vocals
Jules Broussard – saxes
Danny Armstrong – trombone & vocals
Sam Rocha – bass
Chris Siebert – piano
More on the Band:
Collectively, Lavay’s band members have performed with several famous musicians throughout the years. Chris Siebert is the bandleader and musical director, having worked with folks like Taj Mahal, Alvin Youngblood Heart, Quinn Deavaux. Jules Broussard is a native of Louisiana and has played with Ray Charles, Big Mama Thorton, and Eddie Clean Head Vinson. In addition to playing the trombone and singing duets with Lavay, Danny Armstrong has performed with Johnny Otis, Jackie Wilson and Archie Bell and the Drells. Ron Belcher always brings his rhythmically uplifting style to the stage for a wide diversity of jazz artists, such as Ledisi, Faye Carol and John Handy.
Admission: $15-20.
Time: Doors for first show at 6:30pm. Event starts at 7:00pm. Second show starts at 8:30pm. All ages welcome.
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The Chamber Music Society of San Francisco with Diana Gameros: Honoring Our Mothers: Music by Women Composers
2015-05-07 19:30 - 22:00
Founded in the spring of 2013, the Chamber Music Society of San Francisco (CMSSF) was born out of a collective desire to perform the great chamber music repertoire. Dedicated to bringing these masterworks to diverse audiences, CMSSF is passionate about concertizing in intimate settings, creating close connections between performers and listeners, and cultivating a relationship between music and audiences that extends far beyond the perimeter of the concert hall.
CMSSF brings together Bay Area musicians of diverse musical experience. They can be heard performing with the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, Santa Rosa Symphony, Magik*Magik Orchestra, as well as many other chamber ensembles, including early music, jazz, tango, and pop.
For this special evening, CMSSF is joined by singer/songwriter Diana Gameros. Gameros is a Latin singer/songwriter who performs songs of love, longing, and hope. Originally from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and now living in San Francisco, Gameros creates authentic, inspiring music that reflects the 21st century experiences of a young indie artist at the borderlands between cultures, languages, and genres. Whether teasing every ounce of expression from her acoustic guitar in an intimate cafe or bringing people to their feet in a club with her dynamic full band, Gameros transfixes listeners with her soaring vocals, impressive playing and captivating stage presence.
Jory Fankuchen – violin
Natasha Makhijani – violin
Clio Tilton – viola
Samsun Van Loon – cello
Diana Gameros – vocals and guitar
Learn more about CMSSF here.
Get a sneak peak at Diana’s sounds here.
Admission: $15-25. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Adam Shulman Sextet: Contemporary Jazz Compositions in the Tradition of Cedar Walton and Horace Silver
2015-05-08 19:30 - 22:00
Performing material from their new album “here/there”, the Adam Shulman Sextet’s compositions paint an aural vignette of people and places in the Bay Area jazz scene.

Adam Shulman has been a staple of the Bay Area jazz scene since his move in 2002. In addition to leading his own trio and sextet, he has played as a sideman with internationally-renowned artists such as Stefon Harris, Willie Jones III, Miguel Zenon, Mark Murphy, Luciana Souza, Paula West, Larry Coryell, Sean Jones, Grant Stewart and Bobby Hutcherson.

Adam Shulman Sextet:
Erik Jekabson – trumpet
Patrick Wolff – alto saxophone
Rob Roth – tenor saxophone
John Wiitala – bass
Smith Dobson – drums
Adam Shulman – piano
Learn more about Adam here.
Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Túlio Araújo: Contemporary Brazilian Pandeiro
2015-05-09 19:30 - 22:00
The Red Poppy Art House happily presents Túlio Araújo’s “East” Album Release Concert exploring of the contemporary Brazilian pandeiro. Túlio Araújo is a Brazilian percussionist, composer, producer and sound engineer. For over ten years he has developed a special project using the pandeiro in a contemporary jazz fusion, demonstrating the true power of this “pocket-drum.” With 2 albums recorded (Manguêra in 2012 and East in 2014), Túlio participates in several workshops, live gigs and release concerts throughout San Francisco.

The lineup:
Túlio Araújo – pandeiro
Marcos Silva – piano
Scotty Thompson – bass
Ian Faquini – guitar
Harvey Wainapel – sax and clarinet
Dive into Tulio’s music on his social media pages:
Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | SoundCloud | Instagram

Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Fleshing it (in) OUT: Contemporary Dance, Works in Progress, Curated by Amara Tabor-Smith
2015-05-13 19:30 - 22:00
The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present Fleshing it (in) OUT, an informal evening of work-in-progress dance performances ready to be witnessed. The evening will feature work fragments by local dance makers, followed by a discussion and delicious servings of recession stew. Curated by Amara Tabor-Smith in collaboration with Red Poppy Art House.

Featured artists:
Byb Chanel Bibene
NAKA (Jose Navarrete and Debby Kajiyama)
Muisi-kongo Malonga
Amara Tabor-Smith
*Photo of Jose by Scott Tsuchitani
*Photo of Amara by Alan Kimara Dixon
Admission: $Free. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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Liliana y Los Chilaquiles: Late Night Taco Stand Music
2015-05-15 19:30 - 22:00
The alluring sounds of vocalist Liliana Herrera tantalizes audiences with the unique sound of her band, Los Chilaquiles: Ayla Davila (bass), Camilo Landau (guitar) and Rafael Herrera (percussion). Like any good recipe, it requires combining fresh ingredients with the right blend of spice, heat and sabor! Drawing from her musical family roots and infusing soul, rock and cumbia, the sizzling music at the “Late Night Taco Stand” will stir your spirit and leave you wanting more.
Featuring:
Liliana Herrera – vocals
Ayla Davila – bass
Camilo Landau – guitar
Special Guest TBA – drums/percussion
Admission: $10-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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CARNAVAL WEEKEND: La Mixta Criolla: Latin Caribbean Roots Music
2015-05-22 19:30 - 22:00
In celebration of the 37th Annual Carnaval San Francisco, the Red Poppy Art House presents a weekend of performances highlighting music from Ivory Coast and the African Diaspora, featuring La Mixta Criolla on Friday, May 22nd.
La Mixta Criolla is a versatile and hard-swinging Bay Area quintet with deep roots in the creole mix of Latin-Caribbean music. This ensemble returns to the Red Poppy to perform two high-energy dance sets inspired in the Carnaval traditions of the Caribbean. Combining influences that range from Puerto Rican plena, bomba and música jíbara to Cuban son, Dominican merengue, música de trios, salsa, cumbia and beyond, La Mixta’s original repertoire features a wide range of funky afro-caribbean grooves, engaging melodies and well-crafted lyrics delivered with skill, passion and spontaneity.
Featuring:
Héctor Lugo – pandero, barril, bongó and lead vocals
Ayla Dávila – bass and coro vocals
Camilo Landau – cuatro and lead vocals
Sandra García Rivera – güícharo and lead vocals
Javier Navarrette – congas, cajón, and coro vocals
Listen to La Mixta’s CD AfroTaino here.
Watch their performance of “La Huelga” on Vimeo here.
More on Carnaval SF:
Carnaval San Francisco is a beloved Memorial Day Weekend event featuring a Grand Parade and 2–day Festival, celebrating music and cultural elements from Latin American and Caribbean traditions. Now in its third decade of celebration, Carnaval San Francisco has been an opportunity for many cultures to come together in one spirit to share their creative expression.
http://www.carnavalsanfrancisco.org/
Admission: $12-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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CARNAVAL WEEKEND: Fely Tchaco: Modern Pop Fused with Ivory Coast Traditional Forest Music
2015-05-23 19:30 - 22:00
In celebration of the 37th Annual Carnaval San Francisco, the Red Poppy Art House presents a weekend of performances highlighting music from Ivory Coast and the African Diaspora, featuring Fely Tchaco. Fely’s music is a fusion of traditional forest music (incorporating rhythms such as Zaouli, Ggegbe, Gahou, and Alloukou) and modern pop with a Latin sensibility.

Fely Tchaco is an award-winning singer-songwriter/performer and Billboard nominee from the Ivory Coast. This spring, she will release her new single “ZANTE” which she produced with Grammy Award winner Christian Tumalan.
Fely has released recordings under her own independent record label called FELY PRODUCTIONS/ZEWP. Her song “Goba,” the first track of her latest CD Maturite, won the 11th Annual Independent Music Award in the World Beat Song category for the year 2012. Among her projects is a fund to return to Africa and create a documentary on the Zaouli Dance mask of the Gouro tribe, a rhythm adapted in her award-winning song “Goba.” — Continue reading here.
Featuring:
Paul Sonnabend – conga
Jeff Simon – guitar
Brian Andres – drums
..and more!

Learn more about Fely here.
Follow her on Facebook here.

More on Carnaval SF:
Carnaval San Francisco is a beloved Memorial Day Weekend event featuring a Grand Parade and 2–day Festival, celebrating music and cultural elements from Latin American and Caribbean traditions. Now in its third decade of celebration, Carnaval San Francisco has been an opportunity for many cultures to come together in one spirit to share their creative expression.
http://www.carnavalsanfrancisco.org/
Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
Advanced tickets: http://www.eventbee.com/event?eid=170535281
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CARNAVAL WEEKEND: Choro Bastardo: Brazilian Choro Music Meets Baroque, Early Jazz, and Contemporary Classical
2015-05-24 19:30 - 22:00
In celebration of the 37th Annual Carnaval San Francisco, the Red Poppy Art House presents a weekend of performances highlighting music from Ivory Coast and the African Diaspora, featuring Choro Bastardo on Sunday, May 24th.
Using baroque, early jazz, and contemporary classical music as a springboard, Choro Bastardo explores the different streams of music that share elements with the Choro tradition, recreating the atmosphere of cabarets and vaudeville in Rio de Janeiro. Choro is a genre of traditional Brazilian instrumental music born during the early 20th century. Choro Bastardo combines the traditional Choro style with each of the band members’ different musical and cultural backgrounds to create a sonority that is different from the original, yet loyal to the playful spirit of that music. Mixing Jelly Roll Morton and Pixinguinha, Darius Milhaud and Ernesto Nazareth, John Cage and Jacob do Bandolim, Choro Bastardo represents a groundbreaking transformation in the realm of contemporary improvisation associated with neo-folklorist practices.
Featuring:
Henrique Eisenmann – piano
Ben Andrews – violin, mandolin
Ilya Portnov – harmonica
Adam Bahrami – pandeiro
and special guest Rebecca Kleinmann – flute
More on Carnaval SF:
Carnaval San Francisco is a beloved Memorial Day Weekend event featuring a Grand Parade and 2–day Festival, celebrating music and cultural elements from Latin American and Caribbean traditions. Now in its third decade of celebration, Carnaval San Francisco has been an opportunity for many cultures to come together in one spirit to share their creative expression.
http://www.carnavalsanfrancisco.org/
Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.
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Derek Lassiter: Jazz-Driven Poetic Soul
2015-05-30 19:30 - 22:00
Derek Lassiter debuts brand new songs of personal truth and universal love for future release. Experience an inspired evening with Lassiter’s dynamic band led by Art Khu and featuring special guest vocalist Cedric Brown. Not to be missed!
Lassiter, a mainstay on the San Francisco arts scene, has received accolades for both his recordings and live performances featuring Bay Area notables such as pianist/composer Tammy Hall, producer/percussionist PC Muñoz, and composer/pianist Art Khu. Lassiter is profiled in Julian C. R. Okwu’s book “Face Forward: Young African American Men in a Critical Age.”
This event also features guest poets Marvin K. White and Cedric Brown.
Marvin K. White, author of Our Name Be Witness, Status, last rights (finalist for Stonewall Book Award and Lambda Literary Award) and nothin’ ugly fly (finalist for Lambda Literary Award), is a poet, performer, playwright, visual artist and community arts organizer.

Cedric Brown is a community investor and artist. He as performed in numerous Bay Area venues and festivals for over 20 years. His book “Tar Heel Born: A Native Son Speaks on Race, Religion, and Reconciliation” will be released on June 19th. “It’s always an honor to sing with such an exquisite musician as Derek Lassiter.” oaktownbrown.com
Derek Lassiter – vocals
Art Khu – piano/guitar
Sam Bevan – bass
Lorca Hart – percussion
“dark soul — the kind of moody, haunting soul that is the lesser known sibling of vastly more popular approaches to the genre…”
— Todd Beemis, Indie-Music.com
“Lassiter shines… creating a perfect modern jazz feel akin to Sade.”— Jeff Bracco, TheOwlMag.com
Learn more about Derek here
Follow him on Facebook and YouTube
Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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