ARTE Y TAPAS Performance Series

ARTE Y TAPAS Valentine's Day featuring Les Trois Coups The ARTE Y TAPAS Performance Series celebrates its 1-year anniversary with a night of live music, visual art, complimentary tapas, drinks and more! This Valentine's Day features live music by French street performers Les Trois Coups, on tour from Paris, as well as delicious seasonal tapas by Lovage Cooking, live painting by Joshua Coffy, visual exhibition by local artists, and more! Pre-sale tickets and menu informati...

Mission Arts Performance Project (MAPP) Planning Meeting

Announcing February 2nd MAPP Mapp is a grassroots underground bi-monthly art and music festival in the Mission district of San Francisco. The event features taking common spaces and for one orchestrated beautifully chaotic evening, transforming them into whatever we want including free live music, Spoken word, performance art, Film screenings, BBQ's, garage sales, unorthodox conversations and happenings. FREE!! If you are interested in performing curating or just getti...

Last Night

Paintings by Patrick St. Clair Monday January 13th – Thursday 31st 2013 Artist Reception Thursday January 24th, 6-9pm The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present Last Night, an exhibit of paintings by San Francisco artist Patrick St. Clair. In this collection, semi-abandoned spaces allow for a netherworld where structures and remnants left by people have been partially reclaimed yet still retain a human presence, seen and unseen at the same time.&nbsp...

MAPP

* MAPP is a FREE event — Join us!* The MAPP is a homegrown, intercultural, multidisciplinary neighborhood event that takes place the first Saturday every two months in the Mission District. This months's MAPP features more than 15 venues—garages, cafés, studios, gardens, street corners—which artists transform into makeshift venues for the intimate experience of people and culture. Endeavoring to bridge the cultural divides of our communities, the MAPP gives space and vo...

Dan Zemelman

Dan Zemelman — a dedicated pianist playing major jazz clubs and festivals, a cultural ambassador, a skilled composer and a sought after side-man. He began learning piano at age 5, playing classical music and then switching over to jazz in high school. He has toured India and Sri Lanka, representing America’s jazz tradition as a 'Jazz Ambassador', performed with legendary bassist Richard Davis, recorded with blues great John Lee Hooker and plays regularly with Red Poppy favorite, bass...

Citizen Jazz

Citizens Jazz Pays Tribute to great Brazilian Composers Citizens Jazz is a collective of some of the most talented and driving jazz musicians in the Bay Area. The group is led by bassist Caroline Chung who has been an integral part of the jazz community as a musician and activist bringing you quality music with her projects and collaborations.This evening Citizens Jazz will bring you the timeless music of Brazil, performing pieces from some of their favorite composers. ...

La Mixta Criolla

La Mixta Criolla is a versatile and hard swinging Bay Area quintet with deep roots in the creole mix of Latin-Caribbean music. Combining influences that range from Puerto Rican plena, bomba and música jíbara to Cubanson and rumba, Dominican merengue, musica de trios,salsa and beyond, La Mixta’s original repertoire features a wide range of funky afro-caribbean grooves, engaging melodies and well crafted lyrics, delivered with skill, passion and spontaneity. Héctor Lugo – ...

Shoestring Trio

Gyspy, Chanson & Pop, Playfully Rediscovered! Armed with an arsenal of strings and woodwinds, Shoestring Trio will transport you from sunny afternoons in Paris to midnight parties in the Hollywood Hills. Red Poppy regulars might have seen them backing up the multi-lingual chanteuse, Jessica Fichot, or ripping through gypsy songs alongside Fishtank Ensemble. On this occasion they are celebrating their own debut at the Red Poppy and the release of their first full-le...

The Love Leighs + Rafael Bustamante Sarria

The Love Leighs combine the ukulele strums and stunning voices of Raina Leigh and Jessica Leigh, at times angelic and sultry, with the side-man stylings of guitar star Jimmie Dreams and the formidable Josh Flowers' upright bass to play award-winning, "new-timey" 20th Century American roots music. You'll think you've heard their songs before, though they are as fresh as the band's on-stage banter. Their tightly threaded two- and three-part harmonies, lively grooves, and Vaudevillian ...

Masha Campagne Group CD Release Party

Flowing collection of Latin-influenced jazz Award winning vocalist, producer Masha Campagne is celebrating the release of her internationally acclaimed project ‘Like Water, Like Air’ where she teams up with longtime collaborator pianist/composer Weber Iago as well as Brazilian guitarist visionary Guinga and German harmonica and vibes virtuoso Hendrik Meurkens. Campagne’s sensational vocals, soul-inspired and bluesy at times, or wistful and airy paint ambient ima...

Quijerma

The African Diaspora in the Americas Quijeremá’s dynamic reinterpretation of Latin American music is showcased in selections from their forthcoming project and CD “Al Son del Tunduki” - a musical journey to unearth and celebrate the importance of the African Diaspora in the Americas. Their music features traditional instruments, vocal poetry and merges jazz, classical and world idioms to create a unique musical experience. Quijeremá is a 2012-13 California Arts Council grantee, p...

Red Reels Celebrates Women’s History Month

The Red Poppy’s new film series, Red Reels, will celebrate Women's History Month with a female-fronted lineup of film and live music. On Sunday, March 3rd Red Reels and the San Francisco International Film Festival are teaming up to present a special program of shorts from the festival’s Global Panorama section. Go around the world with a selection of 2012’s best indie shorts directed by women from Spain, Israel, South Korea, Japan, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, and the US. Fr...

Colm Ó Riain

Irish Fission This first weekend of March, Irish-born violinist and former Red Poppy Resident Artist, Colm Ó Riain and some virtuoso friends mix the music of Ireland with rhythms and melodies from China and beyond. An accomplished and fiery improviser in many genres, Colm has performed in festivals and venues throughout the world—from Argentina and Brazil to Sweden and Vietnam — while also thrilling audiences at festivals and venues across the United States. His...

Beth Custer (solo) + David James’s GPS

Funky Border-Crossing Songs & Solos David James (Afrofunk Experience, Beth Custer Ensemble) brings his newest project to the Poppy. With a diverse performing background, in bands ranging in from Ambient/World (Thessalonians) to hip-hop (The Coup, Spearhead) to Afrobeat (Sila), David's music crosses all these stylistic borders (Senegalese-Irish groove, anyone?) Featuring an all-star lineup of local luminaries, GPS (Good People, Son) marries the melodic ...

Lisa Mezzacappa + Miya Masaoka (NYC)

Innovative, eclectic string music and improvisations Master koto player, multi-disciplinary composer, and virtuosic improviser Miya Masaoka returns to the Bay Area for an intimate concert at the Red Poppy. A pioneer of works for koto and electronics, Masaoka has created music for So Percussion, Bang on a Can, sfSound, Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet, and many others. In her pieces she has investigated the sound and movement of insects, as well as the physiological response of pla...

Namaskar by Sameer Gupta

Modern Jazz Meets Classic Golden-Era Bollywood Songs On Namaskar, acclaimed percussionist Sameer Gupta combines well known compositions from the Indian Golden Era of Bollywood, North and South India Ragas, and modern American jazz in all its diversity, to craft an irresistibly beautiful artistic statement. Namaskar musically embodies the integrative spirit of our time. An original musical voice in jazz, world, and fusion music, Sameer Gupta is known as one of the few percus...

Karina Denike (Full Band)

Karina Denike with Lily Taylor, Denike and Taylor sing 4 You! Virtuosic chanteuse Karina Denike will transport you to a decade that never happened—but should have. Steeped in the lost eras of 1930’s torch songs and Motown, her original songs draw from sea shanties, Eastern European lullabies, doo wop drama and other unexpected sources. Her lock-solid vocal harmonies can hush rooms with a whisper and break hearts with a shout. Supporting herself on chord organ and backed by ...

Raul Perales Quartet featuring Valerie Troutt

"Young Composers with Old Souls" Raul Perales Quartet has an extensive collective resume. They have formed a part of many distinguished ensembles and backed many artists throughout the US including Van Hunt (Maya), Katchafire (Rafa), Meshell Ndegeocello (John), Linda Tillery (Valerie), and Kev Choice (Raul). They have gathered to exploit their ability as composers of original, contemporary music. The music is as much informed by jazz as it is by gospel and R&B and while ...

Red Reels Premiere: Throw Down Your Heart and Scott Mickelson

Announcing the launch of the Red Poppy Art House’s new monthly film series, Red Reels! Red Reels films will highlight the work of local and emerging filmmakers and expose audiences to diverse global traditions. Screenings will explore a unique interdisciplinary approach by incorporating real-time collaborations with artists from varying mediums like dance, painting, and live music. Future events will feature co-presentations with local Bay Area film festivals like the ...

Makrú

Makrú: Connexion Landing in San Francisco from different parts of the world, Makrú fuses Rumba Flamenca, Reggae, Cuban Son, Cumbia, Ska, and other global beats to create a unifying, positive vibe in the Bay Area through its music. Lyrics in Spanish and English bring reality, fiction, hope and joy together, in hopes of spreading a message of respect and love. Martina Castro - Vocals/PalmasRaúl Vargas - Cajón/VocalsBob Sanders - Flamenco & Electric Guitar ...

Individúo

International Dúo from Buenos Aires California Songstress Tiffany Joy and Colombian Composer/Musician Maqui Reyes met in Buenos Aires in 2010 and formed the group “Individúo” – presenting their own compositions along with versions of some of the most celebrated Bossa Nova, Salsa, and Latin Pop songs in history. These artists have fused their unique talents and backgrounds to create songs that transport the listener. Their lyrics invite you to travel, fall in love, transcend any sor...

Sangati Center Presents: Gautam Tejas Ganeshan

Gautam Tejas Ganeshan Carnatic music with distinction and an inimitable style Gautam Tejas Ganeshan sings classical Carnatic music with distinction, innovation, and an inimitable personal style. Dubbed a "local treasure" by SF Classical Voice, and "a magnet for local Indian classical musicians" by the SF Chronicle, Gautam has galvanized the local scene, his compelling musicality and unique approach enabling him to inflect a tradition through himself so that listeners feel i...

MAPP

Kardash

Kardash is a project bringing together the sounds of Middle East with the modern feels of psychedelic rock and jazz. Taking its cue from the Anatolian Rock of Turkey, this incarnation of Kardash performs Turkish Folk (Turku) with a strong jazz sensibility, reminiscent of such lime-lights as Selda Bagcan or Baris Manco. Ultimately, Kardash is about the timeless space evoked in song and dance and commonality of the various traditions, ancient and modern, the group encompa...

Where it Feels

Do It Live! Productions presents A GroundWork Staged Reading: Where It Feels By Kaitlin Schuster Raise a glass with Do It Live as it salutes and celebrates the community that has helped it reach its second year. We encourage everyone to bring some wine, or some food, and settle in to enjoy our staged reading of Kaitlin Schuster’s new play, Where It Feels. When stood up for a date with bachelor number infinity, Hanna meets Joz, who is trying to live outside of the gender b...

The Americano Social Club

Music For “La Dolce Vita”! The Americano Social Club is led by Michael Zisman on mandolin and features guitarist Jason Vanderford and bassist Joe Kyle Jr. We play music for "la dolce vita": a mix of romantic and eclectic melodies from all over the world. At our show you might hear Pop or Jazz, Folk, Classical, Rock or Opera, the music of Brazil, or of Europe's cafés, (not to mention some of our own dramatic original pieces); and all of it re-imagined for you to hear the songs you lo...

Alex Pinto Trio

Modern Hybrid Jazz Award winning guitarist and composer Alex Pinto seamlessly blends traditions of Hindustani music with modern jazz, creating a hybrid music that is pushing boundaries and creating new soundscapes. Joined by longtime collaborator, Shaun Lowecki on drums, and Kim Cass on bass, The Alex Pinto Trio will be presenting Pinto’s original music that showcases his unique sound and concept. Pinto is an active performer across the Bay Area and is excitedly making his debut at Re...

A Letter From Our Founder: Todd Brown

Posted on December 20, 2012December 20, 2012 by Red Poppy

Dear friends of the Poppy, In 2013, the Red Poppy will celebrate it’s 10 year anniversary! However, before we get there, I want to share a thought:The Red Poppy Art House does not really exist.What does exist is a room within a building on the corner of Folsom Street and 23rd Street in San Francisco. The room has a closet, a bathroom, and a not-so-entirely-random assortment of things, such as speakers, chairs, sound equipment, etc. This room is owned by a landlord, Curt...

Painting Workshop: TEXTURE, COLLAGE & MIXED MEDIA

Saturday, January 19, 2013, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Taught by Todd Thomas Brown This 6-hour workshop focuses on the use of collage and mixed media in the development of varied textures within the painting surface. We will explore different thicknesses of paint, and the use of modeling paste and collage of varied materials, both organic and inorganic. Through these techniques, we discover how the painting becomes a sculptural object in which we can imbed other objects mea...

“Disappear Incompletely – The Music of Radiohead” + Jesse Rimler of Kapowski!

New Electro-Jazz Arrangements Of The Music Of Radiohead Formed in 2006 by trombonist/arranger Rob Ewing, Disappear Incompletely focuses exclusively on re-interpreting the music of Radiohead in an electrified jazz context. For this special appearance at the Red Poppy, DI will debut an entirely new set of arrangements drawn from Radiohead’s 2003 release, Hail to the Thief. Henry Hung - trumpet Kasey Knudsen and Patrick Cress - saxophones Rob Ewing - trombone and...