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Beaucoup Chapeaux: Parisian Bistro, Italian Café and Cirque

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

Since 2009, Beaucoup Chapeaux has played numerous tours throughout Northern California and the Pacific Northwest and has spent countless Friday evenings in a French café in their hometown of Nevada City, CA. Over 500 concerts later, every show is still a new, lively voyage. The band has been referred to as a talented, astonishing juggernaut with music hauntingly wild […]

$10 – $20

Amy LaCour Trio: Music for the Soul-Searching

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

Oakland-based vocalist Amy LaCour returns to the Red Poppy with cellist Misha Khalikulov and percussionist Josh Mellinger for a night of original material inspired by the American traditions of folk, soul, blues, jazz, and bluegrass. Amy and Misha began collaborating in late 2013 and quickly discovered a musical chemistry. Misha brings years of classical training and […]

$10 – $15

Janam: Dark Side of Love – Balkan & Appalachian Groove

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

This special reprise of Janam's 2013 Valentine's Day show will explore the shadowy side of love with tormented love songs, murder ballads, and more ‒ a perfect tone for a dark midwinter evening. Integrating funky Balkan rhythms, gritty Appalachian ballads, arresting vocal harmonies and enchanting acoustic textures, the band creates an inspiring musical experience. Janam (a term of endearment) unites […]

$10 – $20

The Mark Growden Quintet: Soulful Chamber Folk

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

For a rare Bay Area performance, Mark Growden and his long-time collaborators bring to the Red Poppy a combination of soulful vocals with elements of chamber, folk, and jazz. Mark Growden is a composer, conductor, multi-instrumentalist and the director/founder of The Calling All Choir. Raised in a small mountain community in Northeast California, his work emanates earthy, soulful and […]

$20 – $25

Diana Gameros: I Am Home: A Musical Reflection on Love, Migration and Identity

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

For an evening of Latin-influenced indie pop and folk, Diana Gameros shares original compositions inspired by her life as an immigrant, her constant search for "home" and by the stories of others she met along her journey. Originally from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Diana Gameros is a singer, songwriter, and music instructor. Gameros creates authentic, inspiring […]

$10 – $15

Vadalma: Hungarian Folk Songs in Handmade Arrangements

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

Vadalma (“Wild Apple”) is a collaborative project led by Zina Bozzay with Matthew Szemela and Misha Khalikulov that explores vibrant, intimate arrangements of old Hungarian folk songs. Singing songs directly from village traditions of Transylvania, Moldavia, Transdanubia and other parts of the Carpathian Basin, the musicians integrate both traditional and original accompaniment to frame these rich […]

$10 – $20

[DOUBLE BILL] Justin Seagrave and Faust & Fox: Dream Pop and Stories From a Distant Sun

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

Brother-sister dream pop duo Faust & Fox join classically trained guitarist Justin Seagrave for a night of hauntingly addictive love songs and whimsical storytelling. Featuring: Justin Seagrave - guitar, vocals Schuyler Karr - bass Matthew DePasquale - percussion, keyboard, trumpet, back-up vocals Trevor Marcom (Faust & Fox) - lead vocals, guitar Kate Marcom (Faust & […]

$10 – $20

[DOUBLE BILL] Planes on Paper and Ghost Town Jenny: Folk & Western-Style Soundscapes

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

From dual vocals to ambient soundscapes, Planes on Paper join Ghost Town Jenny for an evening of cinematic folk with a dark side of country and soul. Through the vocal synergy of Navid Eliot and Jen Borst, the two core members of Planes on Paper, a special kind of musical beauty emerges. The Washington-based folk […]

$10 – $15

The Village Road Trio: Folk-Inspired Classical Music

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

The Village Road Trio reimagines classical music with their folkloric instrumentation for a program of spirited and expressive sounds. From American bluegrass and swing, to Romanian tunes and favorite classical melodies, the trio takes on an extensive range of styles. Featuring: Alisa Rose - violin Rob Reich - accordion Daniel Fabricant - bass   Bassist […]

$10 – $20

Willow Steps: Indie Folk Pop

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

With simple song structures and catchy melodies, Willow Steps features folky tunes of love and heartbreak by singer/songwriter Jesse Strickman and vocalist Leiya Mahoney. The duo’s introspective harmonies are accompanied by upright bassist Schuyler Karr for the celebration of their new community-funded EP, A Truth Too Big to See. Opening the evening is an acoustic […]

$10 – $15

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

Fémina: Argentinian Urban Folk

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

Patagonian singer/songwriters Fémina make a stop at the Red Poppy as a part of their first-ever tour of the United States. Commingling rap and funk with Latin genres such as cumbia, candombe, rumba, and bolero, the popular trio boasts a theatrical and potent sound that unites melodic harmonies with poetic hip-hop. Featuring: Sofia “Toti” Trucco […]

$10 – $20

Madelina y Los Carpinteros: Latin American Folk Music

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

Madelina y Los Carpinteros presents an evening inspired by the socially committed Nueva Trova and Nueva Canción folk music of Cuba and Latin America. Performing standards from their repertoire, as well as unpublished compositions, the group will use well-crafted harmonies and layered acoustic instrumentation to present fresh interpretations of Latin American folk music from Chile, […]

$20 – $25

Nicole Stromsoe & Amber Gougis: Vintage Inspirations, Soulful Voices

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

Songstresses Nicole Stromsoe and Amber Gougis co-headline an evening of original material intermingled with old-school classics. Accompanied only by acoustic guitar and double bass, Stromsoe and Gougis aim to captivate audiences with enchanting vocals inspired by jazz, blues, R&B, and folk. Featuring: Nicole Stromsoe - vocals Amber Gougis - vocals Dorian Michael - guitar Ken […]

$10 – $15

Amie Cota & the Liberation Project: American Folk & Soul

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

Amie Cota’s sound, which melds American folk and soul, has been described as “Billie Holiday raised by hippies.” The vocalist formerly known as Amy LaCour returns to the Poppy accompanied only by bass and piano for an evening of music that’s not quite jazz, soul, or folk, but a delectable combination of the three. Featuring: […]

$10 – $25

Zina Bozzay & Vadalma: Hungarian Songs of Grief & Merriment

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

Zina Bozzay’s vibrant original arrangements of old Carpathian Basin village songs feature the rich melodies, funky rhythms, and colorful lyrics of traditional Hungarian folk tunes, realized by her genuine singing, the fiery fiddling of Matthew Szemela, and Misha Khalikulov's soulful cello. Featuring: Zina Bozzay - vocals Matthew Szemela - violin Misha Khalikulov - cello Trained […]

$15 – $20

Beaucoup Chapeaux: Sounds of an Old-World Café

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

With a sound influenced by Django Reinhardt, Edith Piaf, Roma music, jazz, and folk, Beaucoup Chapeaux returns to the Poppy for an evening of originals and reinterpretations of traditional European classics, ready to transport you through time and space. Featuring: Maggie McKaig - accordion, vocals Luke Wilson - tenor guitar, plectrum banjo, vocals Murray Campbell […]

$15 – $20

Fellow Pynins: Roots Folk Duo

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

Weaving together banjo, guitar, mandolin, and bouzouki with tender vocal harmonies, nomadic folk duo Fellow Pynins tells enchanted stories both old and new of frolicking through pastures of sheep, dreams of death, and entering the chasms of the human experience. They will be sharing music from their 2016 release, Hunter & the Hunted, as well […]

$15 – $20

Hét Hat Club: Balkan-Inspired Jazz Manouche from Budapest

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

Straight from Budapest to the Red Poppy comes Hét Hat Club, four street musicians who put their own spin on classic Django-style jazz standards and Balkan folk melodies. On their first American tour, they’ll be playing songs from their just-released debut, Pompe It, and entertaining audiences with fresh arrangements that reflect their international roots. Featuring: […]

$10 – $20

Kat Morgan: Songs for Farewell and So Long

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

Drawing from folk and R&B traditions, Kat Morgan sings slow and powerful, metaphor-laced melodies about loving and living. Her Red Poppy debut promises to conjure moods from defiant to melancholic, from soppy sweet to broken and blue. Featuring: Kat Morgan - vocals, guitar, keyboards Alena Coons - bass Lien Do - drums Caitlin Ross - […]

$10 – $20

The Jimmy Grant Ensemble: The Music of Django Reinhardt

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

The Jimmy Grant Ensemble infuses swing-era pieces, originals, and traditional Roma tunes with Django Reinhardt’s crunchy rhythms and hot harmonies, creating a signature mix that includes Russian folk, bluegrass, Celtic, and classical music while remaining true to Django’s innovative guitar technique. Featuring: Jimmy Grant - guitar Javi Jiménez - guitar Sascha Jacobsen - bass Northern […]

$15 – $20

Janam: Balkan & Appalachian Groove

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

Combining funky Balkan rhythms, gritty Appalachian ballads, arresting vocal harmonies, and enchanting acoustic textures, Janam unites some of the Bay Area's most playful and imaginative devotees of southern Balkan and American roots music to weave together folk tunes and their own colorful compositions, taking their audiences on a labyrinthine musical ride. Featuring: Dan Auvil - […]

$15 – $20

The Muted Jewel Tones & Anne Carol Mitchell: Folk, Jazz, and Three-Part Harmony

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

Guitarist/singer Anne Carol Mitchell and violinist Nissa Gustafson perform beautiful melodies that invite listeners to reconnect with the natural world. The Muted Jewel Tones, a vocal harmony trio, perform songs from the sophisticated to the ridiculous, bringing a little jazz, a little folk, a little pop–and hopefully, a little smile–to the audience. Featuring: Sandy Lindop […]

$15 – $20

Soul y Agua: Latin, Soul, and Folk

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

With an all-acoustic sound, rich harmonies, and soul-soothing rhythms, Soul y Agua blends influences from Mexico, Cuba, and Spain with jazz, R&B, and pop. The Bay Area-based quartet promises truly authentic original compositions along with select favorite traditional pieces. Featuring: Monica Maria Fimbrez - vocals, jarana, guitar Angelica Rodriguez - vocals Daniel Fabricant - bass […]

$15 – $20

Kristine Barrett: Songs of Sanctuary

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

Kristine Barrett presents an evening of experimental folk melodies exploring the concept of refuge: a place that nurtures, extends, bridges; that asks us to appeal to our highest selves, to seek deeply the difficult questions and to be brave in the face of them. Her setlist: traditional music and ritual song from Norway, Iran, Estonia, […]

$15 – $20

McKasson & McDonald: A Modern Take on Traditional Folk

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

The Poppy warmly welcomes Ryan McKasson and Eric McDonald, masters of tradition who purposefully explore the dark corners floating on its edges. Pulling from parallel strands of influence, the duo creates a swirling level of intensity that traverses darkness, light, and everywhere in between. Their new album focuses on the relatability of music hundreds of […]

$15 – $20

Kathleen Grace: American Song

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

Ready for authentic storytelling, original compositions, and selections from the Great American Songbook? Globetrotting Arizona native and Los Angeles resident Kathleen Grace brings a pure sound and her honest and soaring voice to the Poppy for an evening of jazz, folk, and Americana. Featuring: Kathleen Grace - vocals Storm Nilsson - guitar Jeff Denson - […]

$15 – $20

Josiah Johnson + Friends: Intimate Songwriting, Community Collaboration

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

Best known for being co-frontman of The Head and The Heart, Josiah Johnson heads an evening of songwriting based in a folk tradition that emphasizes connection to the internal source while recognizing the importance of communion and the connection to the light of others. Featuring: (Full lineup TBA) Southern California native, current Bay Area resident, […]

$15 – $20

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

Mari Black & the World Fiddle Ensemble: A Fiery Fiddle Odyssey

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

Multistyle violinist and champion fiddler Mari Black comes to the Poppy with a spirited musical adventure featuring dance music from around the globe: Celtic, American, and Canadian fiddling, jazz, tango, klezmer, folk, original works, and more. Featuring: TBA Mari Black’s energetic playing, engaging stage presence, and commitment to bringing people together through music have made […]

$15 – $20