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CHELLE! and Friends: Celebrating the Holidays with New Orleans Musical Gumbo

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

In a lively celebration of the holidays, CHELLE! and Friends commemorates the vibrant music of New Orleans with influences of jazz, funk, soul, gospel, blues, zydeco, and the rhythms of Mardi Gras Indians. Artistic Director and Founder, Michelle Jacques, is a new New Orleans native and Oakland's own "Queen of New Orleans Music". Together with some […]

$15 – $20

Mark Growden and Chris Grady: 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 collaborator Chris Grady 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, […]

$15 – $25

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

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

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

Steph Johnson Trio: Soul, Jazz, Funk & Blues from San Diego

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

Steph Johnson brings her trio to the Red Poppy to celebrate the release of her new album, Music is Art, produced by Grammy Award-winner Kamau Kenyatta. Steph’s rich, fervent vocals and soothing guitar will be accompanied by double bassist Rob Thorsen and drummer Fernando Gomez for an evening of compassionate soul jazz. Featuring: Steph Johnson […]

$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

MoonCandy: Live Soulful House Music

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

In the spirit of the black church, jazz, the Freedom Singers, and disco sensation Sylvester, MoonCandy creates an environment for survival music to live and thrive through live performance. The eight-piece ensemble, which features five of the East Bay’s most underrated jazz, soul, blues, and gospel singers, specializes in inspirational lyrics and transfixing grooves, giving […]

$15 – $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

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

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

Girl Named Nino: Indie, Soul, and Jazz

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

Songwriter and producer Nino Arobelidze, born in the formerly Russian republic of Georgia and raised in Chicago, boasts a sound influenced by jazz, soul, indie rock, her time in a funk duo, and her travels around the world. For her Red Poppy debut, Nino will be joined by frequent collaborator Pablo Gordy on guitar and […]

$15 – $20

Zona Blu: Soul Jazz Collective

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

Ready for an easygoing evening of friendly, familiar jazz tunes? Local quintet Zona Blu, whose Italian name is a nod to Milanese jazz club “blue zones” and Miles Davis’ iconic Kind of Blue, presents a laid-back night of Latin, funk, and swing grooves that’s sure to ease you into the weekend. Featuring: David Kaufer - […]

$15 – $20

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

Adrienne Shamszad: American Folk/Soul & Traditional Persian Songs

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

Oakland-born Iranian-American artist Adrienne Shamszad blends folk, soul, and singer-songwriter elements with traditional Persian music and lyrics that are as inspired by the mystic poets of Iran as they are by the folk poet-songwriters of the 1960s and ’70s. At her Red Poppy debut, expect to hear songs from her recent EP, which features her […]

$15 – $20

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

Mean to Me: Classic Vocal Jazz Set to a Modern Tune

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

Mean to Me is a jazz quintet that resurrects classic jazz of the 1920s through 1940s–sometimes interlaced with the more modern stylings of Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, and Ahmad Jamal–and an eclectic variety of soul-jazz and Latin jazz.   FEATURING: Judy Butterfield - vocals Ben Slater - saxophone, piano Cairo McCochran - drums Dave Shaff […]

$15 – $20

Michelle Alany & The Mystics: Sephardic Soul & Balkan Music

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

Michelle Alany & The Mystics brings fresh interpretations of ancient melodies, hypnotic strings, and wild improvisation with their energizing soulful music. The band consists of seasoned jazz, classical, and globally folk-minded musicians with diverse musical backgrounds in Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Klezmer music.   FEATURING: Michelle Alany - violin, vocals Gregory Masaki Jenkins - clarinet […]

$15 – $20

Pasatempo Rebetika: Soulful Greek Blues

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

Pasatempo Rebetika presents the heart and soul music of Greece with authenticity and depth. Christos Govetas and wife, Ruth Hunter, are well-known proponents of this music, both in the U.S. and Greece, and form the core of the group. Vocal harmonies blend to tell the stories of love, loss, exile, and more. They are joined […]

$15 – $20

SOLD OUT: Bay Area’s Women in Jazz: An Evening of Jazz, Blues, Soul, Batucada & More

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

Bay Area's Women in Jazz brings together some of the best female jazz musicians for another night under one roof. The performance celebrates and recognizes the talents and hard work of these women who are sometimes underrepresented in the male-dominated scene. With music ranging from straight-ahead jazz, blues, swing, bebop, gospel, and soul, the evening […]

$20 – $25

SOLD OUT: Bay Area Women Musicians: A Sequel to Women in Jazz

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

A sequel to the Women in Jazz show, this night brings together some of the best up-and-coming female musicians and veteran talents from the Bay Area. Their repertoire spans an eclectic range of styles and genres, from jazz to pop and funk to soul, through a mix of covers and original music. All the musicians […]

$15 – $20

Derek Lassiter: “Secular Spirituals”

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

Derek Lassiter returns to the Red Poppy to present new songs along with songs from past releases. He will be joined by long-time collaborators Tammy L. Hall and Art Khu for an evening of jazz, soul, and beyond.   FEATURING: Derek Lassiter - vocals Tammy L. Hall - piano Art Khu - bass, guitar Elé […]

$20

gina Breedlove & Beautiful Friends: Spirit Through Song

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

Folksoul artist gina Breedlove casts and breaks spells with her powerful blend of folk and soul music with an undertone of Red Dirt blues.   FEATURING: gina Breedlove - vocals Julie Wolf - piano Ruth Price - percussion   ABOUT THE ARTIST: gina Breedlove is a singer, songwriter, sound healer, and medicine woman from Brooklyn, […]

$20 – $25

Dynamic ft. Paul Kim: Danish Jazz & Close Harmonies

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

Consisting of four singers and a rhythm section, Dynamic is a Danish jazz band that creates close-harmony arrangements of classic and progressive jazz tunes. Their current repertoire focuses on vocal arrangements of instrumentals by jazz giants including Miles, Monk, Coltrane, Gillespie, and more, as well as original songs with a sprinkling of funk and soul. […]

$15 – $20

Sameer Gupta: A Circle Has No Beginning

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

This project infuses an element of deep appreciation for cultural diversity and respect for tradition as well as innovation into the musical landscape today. The ensemble's diverse roots, spontaneity, and musical influences of soul, modern jazz, Native American melodies, and Indian classical traditions help bring together a relevant and powerful statement. This work represents the […]

$20 – $25

Element Brass Band + Noelle Glory & The Guarantees: New Orleans Second Line

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

Fresh off the release of its brand new album, Cali Got a Brass Band, Element Brass Band comes to the Red Poppy for a night of high-energy Mardi Gras vibes and New Orleans second line. Bay Area powerhouse Noelle Glory & The Guarantees open the evening with a set of soul, funk, and reggae grooves. […]

$15 – $20

Call Me Blaze Quartet: World Ukulele Soul Project

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

Kyle Blaze brings original pieces and arrangements with the musical expertise of Terrence Brewer on guitar and Ami Molinelli Hart on percussion. In a distinct blend of authentic cool, Call Me Blaze Quartet explores bossa nova, samba, salsa, jazz, funk, and soul.   FEATURING: Terrence Brewer - guitar, ukulele, guitalele Ami Molinelli Hart - percussion […]

$15 – $20

Mean to Me: Classic Jazz Reworked with a Funky Step

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

Mean to Me is a quintet that resurrects classic jazz of the 1920s through 1940s—sometimes interlaced with the more modern stylings of Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, and Ahmad Jamal—and an eclectic variety of soul and Latin jazz.   FEATURING: Judy Butterfield - vocals Ben Slater - saxophone, piano Dave Shaff - trumpet, washboard Cairo McCochran […]

$15 – $20

Morley: Acoustic Global Journey to Sites of Soulful Resilience

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

Thousand Miles, Morley’s sixth studio album, is the culmination of a global journey to sites of incredible resilience and tremendous trauma—from the United States, Rwanda, and Hiroshima, to the open uranium mines at the Pine Ridge Reservation in the Black Hills—where human dignity, love, and resolve are expanding the frontiers of change, justice, and healing. […]

$15 – $20

Jamie Zee: Neo-Soul & Jazz Vocalist Debuts EP

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

Award-winning jazz vocalist Jamie Zee returns to celebrate the release of her self-titled EP. Inspired by life as a non-binary, Chinese-American child of San Francisco, Zee has spent the past five years meticulously documenting her life through song and performance to bring together her debut collection of original works.   FEATURING: Jamie Zee - vocals […]

$20 – $25