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Amendola vs. Blades: From Avant Garde to Funk, Bebop to Rock

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

Wil Blades and Scott Amendola conjure various sonic deities as only a duo, covering everything from avant garde to funk and bebop to rock. Amendola vs. Blades got their start as a group when Scott had the vision of performing Duke Ellington’s Far East Suite with Wil. While quite a daunting task executing a suite (originally written for a big band) as a duo, […]

$15 – $20

Industrial Revelation: Liberation & the Kingdom of Nri – PNW Album Release Tour

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

On tour for the release of their latest two-disc album, Liberation & the Kingdom of Nri, Industrial Revelation takes on everything from jazz, blues, funk, hip-hop, rock, chamber music, and beyond. Industrial Revelation is about human emotion– the unbridled energy, excitement, passion, beauty and the enjoyment that coincides. Based in Seattle, the band was founded by D'Vonne Lewis through the […]

$10 – $15

SOLO: Her – Three Women Playing Unaccompanied: West Coast Edition

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

From group improvisations to contemporary arrangements of standards, SOLO: Her is an intimate evening of music celebrating the individual voice of three women. Marika Hughes, Fay Victor and Mazz Swift bring together their varying musical styles and influences that extend across jazz, soul, folk, rock, and beyond. Featuring: Marika Hughes - vocals, cello Fay Victor - vocals […]

$10

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

The Brian Hingerty Group: Emerging Bay Area Jazz Talent

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

Under the guidance of guitarist Brian Hingerty, some of the Bay Area’s finest young jazz musicians join forces to perform a contemporary take on jazz standards. The group, comprised mostly of musicians under 17 and augmented by Northern California bass giant Chris Amberger, combines elements of electronica, funk, and blues as they perform both jazz/rock […]

$10 – $15

Bret Higgins’ Atlas Revolt: Cinematic Jazz, Global Sounds

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

This Canadian quartet explores instrumental music that draws inspiration largely from film scores, jazz, rock, surf, and elements of Eastern European, African, and South American music. At the Poppy, the only San Francisco stop on their first U.S. tour, Atlas Revolt promises music from their acclaimed debut alongside selections from their upcoming album, due this […]

$10 – $15

Pamela Parker’s Fantastic Machine: Rock Funk Soul Love

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

Standout Bay Area producer/songwriter/guitarist/vocalist Pamela Parker brings her trio to the Poppy for a dynamic performance that will feature selections from her upcoming album, Fantastic Machine, a fresh rock & roll landscape that evokes Alabama Shakes, Thin Lizzy, and Funkadelic. Featuring: Pamela Parker - vocals, piano, guitar Spence Murray - bass Chris McGrew - drums […]

$15 – $20

Alicyn Yaffee Trio: Pop, Jazz, and Rock

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

Singer/songwriter Alicyn Yaffee makes her Red Poppy debut with an evening of indie-pop sensibilities, punk, jazz guitar, and soulful vocals. Her trio includes Santana bassist/musical director Benny Rietveld, who produced her debut album, Someone Else, which features Cindy Blackman, Ronnie Foster, and Rietveld. Featuring: Alicyn Yaffee - guitar, vocals Hamir Atwal - drums Jeff Cressman […]

$15 – $20

The Helltones: Surf in a Suit

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

Darwin Siegaldoud and his intrepid Helltones present an evening of music that ranges from surf to jazz to soul and back again, featuring classics by the likes of Harold Arlen, George Gershwin, and an Elvis song or two. Featuring: Darwin Siegaldoud - guitar, vocals Paul Bowman - drums Tim Eggerding - bass Victoria Sepe - […]

$15 – $20

Wahh World Fusion Band: High-Energy East Meets West

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

Rooted in India's rich traditional musical culture and enveloped in an artful weave of jazz, rock, and funk, Wahh World Fusion Band plays original music that features contemporary music with Indian and Eastern Influences, including dynamic vocal percussion and Indian raga elements. Featuring: Shankh Lahiri - vocals, tabla Peter Mongaya - guitar Rajib Karmakar - […]

$15 – $20

The Kilbanes & Voci Angelica Trio: Rock Opera & Haute Folk

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

The Kilbanes kick off Halloween weekend with songs from the forthcoming record of their rock opera, Weightless, which has played to sold-out crowds in several Bay Area theaters. Voci Angelica Trio debuts at the Poppy with a set that straddles Western classical and folk music from around the world, aiming to reinvigorate traditional songs for […]

$20 – $25

CHELLE! and Friends: New Orleans Meets the Bay

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

The Poppy is proud to welcome back New Orleans native Michelle Jacques, who has solidified her rep as Oakland's "Queen of New Orleans Music" by stirring jazz, funk, soul, Creole, Cajun, gospel, Caribbean, African, Zydeco, rock, and Mardi Gras Indian chants into a musical gumbo that leaves audiences wanting more.   FEATURING: Michelle Jacques - […]

$15 – $20

Mark Zaleski Band: High-Energy Jazz

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

Boston-based multi-instrumentalist Mark Zaleski comes to San Francisco to celebrate the release of his second album, Days, Months, Years. The album includes clever compositions combined with choice standards reimagined to fit the style of his band of 10 years. Zaleski performs on saxophone this evening as he puts his own spin on modern jazz by […]

$15 – $20

Cosa Nostra Strings: Hybrid String Crossover Music

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

Cosa Nostra Strings present a program of original works and their own interpretations of a few covers. Ranging from acoustic heavy metal to power ballads and everything in between, they utilize their distinct instrumentation of cello, viola, violin, trombone, bass, and percussion to the fullest extent.   FEATURING: Shaina Evoniuk - violin Adam Theis - […]

$15 – $20

Karl Evangelista: Exploring the Filipino-American Avant-Garde

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

Filipino-American guitarist Karl Evangelista ranks among a new wave of creative musicians grounded in jazz, 20th century experimentalism, and popular song. Joined by an all-star grouping of Bay Area experimentalists, including members of art rock band Grex, Evangelista explores the meeting point between the throttling power of psychedelic rock and the dark outer reaches of […]

$15 – $20

Jacob Szekely Trio: Indie Chamber Jazz

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

As a composer and improvisor, Jacob Szekely has recreated a revolution by definitively expanding the sonic culture of the cello into the world of contemporary jazz. The trio's influences range from classical, jazz, funk, rock, as well as Indian music. Their sound is highly complex, rhythmically and harmonically, while always grooving and with an unfailing […]

$15 – $20

George Cole and EUROCANA: Jazz Manouche, Uptown Swing, French Chanson

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

George Cole and EUROCANA fill it to the brim with unforgettable music featuring three-part harmonies delivered by top-tier vocalists and amazing instrumental virtuosity. Influenced by Django Reinhardt, rock ‘n' roll, jazz, and French chanson, the group swings with infectious joy, bringing audiences to their feet the old fashioned way.   FEATURING: George Cole - guitar, […]

$15 – $20

Invisible Bird: Endsley, Devine & Amendola Trio

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

Invisible Bird is a guitar, trumpet, and drum trio collectively led by three engaging artists from the Bay Area—Scott Amendola, Shane Endsley, and Dave Devine. Together, their distinct compositional voices craft original music that transports the listener from rootsy back beats, to anthemic indie rock, to acoustic modern jazz, to ambient electronica.   FEATURING: Shane […]

$15 – $20

George Cole and EUROCANA: Jazz Manouche, Uptown Swing, French Chanson

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

George Cole and EUROCANA fill it to the brim with unforgettable music featuring three-part harmonies delivered by top-tier vocalists and amazing instrumental virtuosity. Influenced by Django Reinhardt, rock ‘n’ roll, jazz, and French chanson, the group swings with infectious joy, bringing audiences to their feet the old-fashioned way.   FEATURING: George Cole - guitar, vocals […]

$15 – $20

Daptain Hook: Jazz, Funk & Rock Power Trio

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

Daptain Hook was formed when three jazz musicians began exploring the freedom and limitations of a power trio. After playing in several musical contexts together, Elé Howell, Franklin Rankin, and Nick Panoutsos connected over their love for funk and rock. They combined these styles and infused improvisation, culminating in an adventurous power trio. They will […]

$15 – $20

Los Nadies: Danceable Latin Rock with a Conscience

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

Los Nadies bring a keen mix of politics, poetry, street party, and musicianship every time they step on to a stage. They play an eclectic combination of highly danceable Latin music with rock.   FEATURING: Juan Cuba - lead vocals, rhythm guitar Mateo Nube - lead electric guitar, backup vocals Marty Jones - bass guitar […]

$15 – $20