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Redwood Tango Ensemble: “Unison” Album Release – Contemporary Tango

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

Celebrating the release of their new album Unison, Redwood Tango Ensemble is joined by the powerful Rafael Delarue / Scott O’Day duo for an opening set of Argentine tango guitar and vocal duets. Redwood Tango Ensemble is a sextet from Oakland, CA dedicated to both traditional Argentine tango music and original compositions. The ensemble has taken a large step forward […]

$10 – $20

Trio Caminos: Latin Jazz Meets Spanish Beats

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

Synthesizing elements of jazz, flamenco, tango, and Latin American music, Trio Caminos is a new acoustic ensemble led by Venezuelan guitarist Carlos Caminos. After moving to the Bay Area, Caminos connected with bassist Sascha Jacobsen and percussionist Sage Baggott to create original compositions and play music by composers such as Astor Piazzolla and Michel Camilo. […]

$12 – $17

María Volonté: Blue Tango Project: Tango and the Blues Embrace

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

Bewitching echoes of tango’s forbidden pleasures and the lament of the solitary blues soul meet in Blue Tango Project, a collaboration between Buenos Aires-born vocalist/guitarist María Volonté and harmonica player Kevin Carrel Footer, a native Californian. Their exploration of the emotional and musical crossroads where tango and the blues embrace celebrates the deep spiritual bond […]

$15 – $20

Redwood Tango Ensemble: New Tango & Chamber Music

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

Oakland's Redwood Tango Ensemble presents a set of brand new compositions as well as arrangements of contemporary tango favorites. Featuring: Charles Gorczynski - bandoneon Elyse Weakley - piano Anton Estaniel - cello Kendra Vernon - violin Mia Bella D'Augelli - violin Daniel Fabricant - double bass Dedicated to the study and performance of traditional Argentine […]

$10 – $20

Tango No. 9: Exploring the World of Tango

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

San Francisco quartet Tango No. 9 explores the music of tango in all its myriad manifestations. Performing tragic vocal ballads, the habanera rhythms of the dance repertoire, and the tango nuevo of Astor Piazzolla, the group combines violin, piano, trombone, and vocals to capture a large sound that is both romantic and heart-breaking. Featuring: Joshua […]

$10 – $20

Redwood Tango Ensemble: Modern Tango and Original Chamber Music

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

Oakland-based Redwood Tango Ensemble presents a concert of new works written by bandoneonist Charles Gorczynski. The sextet focuses on writing that is both fundamentally based in tango and reaching towards a personal and imaginative sound. The new works are influenced by contemporary tango groups in Argentina, modern chamber music, film music, and improvised music. Featuring: […]

$15 – $20

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

Doralice with Bianca Levan and Wolf & Crow: Record Release Celebration – SOLD OUT!

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

Violin-guitar duo Doralice unveil a new 10" vinyl record of original cinematic acoustic music, featuring everything from moody waltzes to serpentine gypsy rhythms and creaky Americana. Records will be available and include custom papercut art by Bianca Levan, who will share some of her work during the show. Opening the evening will be an intimate […]

$15 – $20

Trio Garufa: Tango Argentino

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

World travelers Trio Garufa–comprised of Argentinian guitarist Guillermo García, Swiss bandoneon player Adrian Jost, and American bassist Sascha Jacobsen–return to the Poppy for an evening of tango: classic Argentine tangos, as well as Argentine folklore music, modern tangos from Piazzolla, electro-tangos, and original compositions.   FEATURING: Guillermo García - guitar Adrian Jost - bandoneon Sascha […]

$15 – $20

Tango BC Quartet: Tango from Buenos Aires

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

From the milongas of Buenos Aires to a rare concert setting at the Red Poppy, Tango BC Quartet plays contemporary and original arrangements of classic tangos. Joining the group for the night is bassist Hector Pineda, well known for his work with the stage show Forever Tango.   FEATURING: Mariano Barreiro - piano Santiago Cursach […]

$15 – $20

Pablo Estigarribia and Adrian Jost: Tango for Piano & Bandoneon (TWO SHOWS)

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

Tango finds new life when a Bay Area favorite meets world-class talent from Buenos Aires. Touring together for the first time, Pablo Estigarribia and Adrian Jost present an evening of tango for piano and bandoneón, as well as solo pieces. From classics like “El Choclo” to original compositions, their collaborations bring new life into the […]

$20 – $25

Redwood Tango Ensemble: Contemporary Tango & Chamber Music – “Prizefighter” Record Release

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

Oakland's Redwood Tango Ensemble celebrates the vinyl release of Prizefighter, wildly imaginative contemporary tango music written by bandoneonist and composer Charles Gorczynski and developed by the band over the last two years. A deeply personal and adventurous set, the ensemble presents the album in its entirety, along with other contemporary tango works by Diego Schissi, […]

$15 – $20

Aallotar / Redwood Tango Ensemble: Transatlantic Chamber Folk & Contemporary Tango

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

Aallotar's music is an exploration of one tradition from two perspectives. Violinist/vocalist Sara Pajunen and accordionist/vocalist Teija Niku use their common musical heritage as a starting point for original chamber-folk. Together they create new sounds that reflect their differing contemporary cultures and shared roots. Presenting a set of original compositions as well as arrangements of […]

$20 – $25

Hernán Reinaudo & Scott O’Day: The Guitar in Argentine Tango

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

Argentine tango guitarist and composer Hernán Reinaudo is joined by local tango guitarist Scott O'Day for a tour of the best music that tango has to offer. Coming together for the first time in North America, this duet represents a collaboration that reaches across continents and musical backgrounds, for the love of a musical style […]

$15 – $20

Follow Your Lead – A Workshop

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

"How can we build a movement if we can't move together?" As artists, administrators, culture workers, and professionals with "many hats," we often learn to lead by necessity without exploring the nuances of leading within diverse communities, or confronting what it might mean to follow instead of lead. Through the lens of movement and partner […]

$5 – $10

Hernán Reinaudo & Scott O’Day: The Guitar in Argentine Tango

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

Argentine tango guitarist and composer Hernán Reinaudo is joined by local tango guitarist Scott O’Day for a tour of the best music that tango has to offer. Coming together for the second time in North America, Reinaudo and O'Day combine artistry and virtuosity to showcase the distinct voice of the guitar in tango. The duo […]

$15 – $20

Maxi Larrea Trio ft. Teresa Tam: Argentine Tango & Folklore

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

The Maxi Larrea Trio is an exciting new Argentine tango project in the Bay Area, led by Argentine guitarist Maxi Larrea. Drawing together original and new arrangements, they present an exciting selection of Argentine tangos, waltzes, milongas, and folklore repertoire. With rich melodies and syncopated rhythms dancing between guitar, bandoneon, and piano, they carry listeners […]

$20 – $25

Los Tangueros del Oeste: Intersection of Tango, Flamenco & Hip-Hop

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

Steeped in the nuevo tango styles of Astor Piazzolla, Gotan Project, and Bajo Fondo, bassist/composer Sascha Jacobsen's newest project combines beats and textures from electronica, with influences from flamenco filtered through an improvisational lens.   FEATURING: Sascha Jacobsen - bass Carlos Caminos - guitar Seth Asarnow - bandoneon Ishtar Hernandez - violin   ABOUT THE […]

$25 – $30

Corazón Tango: Discovering Contemporary Argentine Tango

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

Corazón Tango presents popular contemporary Argentine tango pieces arranged by world-renowned maestros from 1980 to the present. Trained in Buenos Aires under the living tango maestros, the group will perform a variety of trio, quartet, and quintet arrangements, including rare, original Piazzolla quintet pieces—such as “Kicho,” “Revirado,” and “The Four Seasons” series—as well as his […]

$25 – $30