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The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet: “Claroscuro” Album Release

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

With music heavily influenced by Django Reinhardt and traditional jazz of Buenos Aires, the quartet returns to the Red Poppy to present their latest album, Claroscuro. The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet takes an all-acoustic, contemporary approach to 1930's Reinhardt-inspired jazz. Composer and leader Gonzalo Bergara mixes a cascade of arpeggios (chord notes played in succession) with the sounds of Paris […]

$20 – $25

Sound Underground: Acoustic Chamber Jazz from Miami

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Miami-based trio Sound Underground traverses the lengths of acoustic jazz and beyond. Intimate and conversational, their music ranges from from artful compositions and introspective ballads, to unusual instrumentation and clever sonic explorations. Featuring: Jonah Udall - guitar David Leon - alto saxophone Alec Aldred - trumpet Sound Underground was formed as a natural extension of […]

$10 – $20

Ampersan: Mexican Electro-Folk Rock

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Join Ampersan in a sonic journey through the landscapes of Mexico and Latin America. Their music brings together the feelings of peasant songs, son, and psychedelica with rock, rap, and electronica. Featuring: Zindu Cano - jarana, acoustic guitar, vocals Kevin García - punteador, electric guitar, vocals Since its inception in 2007, Ampersan has rooted their […]

$12 – $15

Ali Dineen & Hannah Sassoon: Resistance & Healing in Shadow Puppetry & Song

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

New York City-based musicians and visual artists Ali Dineen and Hannah Sassoon present an evening of music and shadow puppetry, telling personal and historical tales of healing and resistance. They will perform original music, including new songs from Ali's recent album Light Comes In, as well as selections from different folk music traditions with guitar, […]

$15 – $25

Eileen Torrez/Maya Hall/Dyllan Hersey: Acoustic Night

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Local singer/songwriter/guitarists Eileen Torrez, Maya Hall, and Dyllan Hersey present a night of soulful, folky acoustic originals. Featuring: Eileen Torrez - guitar, vocals Maya Hall - guitar, vocals Dyllan Hersey - guitar, vocals Eileen Torrez performs a powerful and unexpected blend of folk-pop and neo-soul. Her music builds on themes of resilience, community, anti-capitalism, and […]

$15 – $20

Terrence Brewer: The Acoustic Jazz Project

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

San Francisco-based bandleader, record producer, concert performer, studio musician, and music educator Terrence Brewer brings his Acoustic Jazz Project to the Poppy for a night of unplugged jazz. Expect to hear selections from his 10 acclaimed albums in a special acoustic setting. Featuring: TBA Award-winning guitarist Terrence Brewer, a 2016 inductee into the Pittsburg Arts […]

$15 – $20

Trio Caminos: Music of Venezuela, Spain, Cuba & America

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Trio Caminos, an acoustic ensemble that offers a fresh mix of Venezuelan, Spanish, Cuban, and American styles, takes the Poppy stage for an evening of original compositions that blend flamenco with joropo and Afro-Caribbean beats, as well as music by renowned composers such as Astor Piazzolla, Hermeto Pascoal, and Michel Camilo.   FEATURING: Carlos Caminos […]

$15 – $20

Alejandro y María Laura: Peruvian Duo of Singer-Songwriters

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Alejandro y María Laura return to the Bay Area to perform music from their third and latest album, La casa no existe, in an acoustic and intimate format. Expect to hear the songs as they were first conceived, as well as tunes from their two previous critically acclaimed albums.   FEATURING: Alejandro Rivas - electric […]

$15 – $20

Karavan Sarai: Mystic Melodies, Electronic Grooves & Dance from the Silk Road

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Original and traditional electro-acoustic music of the Silk Road—an ancient network of caravan routes reaching from East Asia to the Mediterranean—meets ambient contemporary electronica. With the gracious power of belly dance to the colorful dances of the Indian gypsies, one is transported on a visual and sonic journey.   FEATURING: Narayan SIjan - vocals, electric […]

$15 – $20

Justin Ancheta Acoustic: Folklyrico Americana – Latin Reggae Flamenco

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Justin Ancheta is an established musician and songwriter in the Bay Area with compelling and eclectic styles that range as far as his ethnicity takes him. With songs in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, Ancheta encompasses his Californian roots with global influences. He is accompanied with melodies by Garcia Scammon on clarinet and saxophone and often […]

$15 – $20

Jenna Mammina & Rolf Sturm: Jazz & Pop Duo

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Jenna Mammina and Rolf Sturm are an acoustic duo presenting jazz and pop standards, as well as originals. Some of the material will be off of their two recordings, and some might be made up on the spot with the audience!   FEATURING: Jenna Mammina - vocals Rolf Sturm - guitar   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: […]

$15 – $20

Karavan Sarai: Eastern Mystic Melodies, Electronic Grooves & Dance

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Karavan Sarai returns to the Red Poppy to perform original and traditional electro-acoustic music of the Silk Road interwoven with ambient contemporary electronica. With the gracious power of belly dance to the colorful dances of the Indian gypsies, one is transported on a visual and sonic journey.   FEATURING: Narayan Sijan – vocals, electric oud, […]

$20 – $25

Karavan Sarai: Live Silk Road Electronica & Mesmerizing Dance

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

In this performance, Middle Eastern and Indian melodies meet electronic global beats with lush synths and mesmerizing dance. Karavan Sarai carries listeners on an evocative visual and sonic journey to a nighttime courtyard of a virtual Silk Road inn.   FEATURING: Narayan Sijan - oud, saz, electronics Schirin Chams-Diba - dance, vocals, frame drum   […]

$15 – $20

Beyond the Pale: New Acoustic Klezmer & Balkan Music

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Beyond the Pale is one of Canada's most innovative and exciting acoustic roots ensembles. Klezmer and Balkan styles serve as the point of departure for their sound, which is shaped by everything from jazz and classical music to bluegrass and reggae.   FEATURING: Dejan Badnjar - accordion Aleksandar Gajic - violin Bret Higgins - bass […]

$20 – $25