PC Muñoz’s Singing Blood and Kat o1o

POSITIVELY ALPHABET STREET: PRINCE AND BOB DYLAN MASH-UPS PC Muñoz's Singing Blood (PMSB) is a percussion-and-electronics-based art-funk ensemble featuring players with a deep background in experimental funk, jazz, rock, and contemporary classical. PC's past collaborations include percussion-and-cello outings with longtime Kronos Quartet cellist Joan Jeanrenaud (including the Grammy-nominated "Strange Toys" and the iTunes-charting "Pop-Pop"), as well as tracks with rock lege...

Tragic Valley + Reverter (Vancouver)

A night of unconventional riffs, rhythms , tones and drones that line up like a complex math problem! Formed by longtime friends Jason Schwartz (Boxcar Saints, Fort Erie, the Cannery...) and Karl Jensen (Satuurnus, HS Adherents), Tragic Valley is a study in duality. Always sounding on the verge of losing control, yet very carefully crafted, they create sounds ranging from mellow, moody drones to dark, blues-tinged psych-rock. Tragic Valley is gonna kick you in the face.....

Fely Tchaco

From Cote D'Ivoire West Africa 2012 11TH Independent Music Awards winner in the world beat song category Fely Tchaco from Cote D'Ivoire West Africa will be gracing The Red Poppy Art House. Fely's music is a blend of West Africa forest traditional music with Jazz and Pop. Fely Tchaco: lead vocal Paul Sonnabend: conga Andres Brian: drums Huit Kilot and Freddy Clarke (switching for a 5 piece band): guitar Wendel Rend: bass Fely packed Amoeba Music Berkeley i...

Lavay Smith

Lavay Smth Sings the Billie Holiday Song Book, Featuring Sax Legend Jules Broussard. Lavay Smith grew up with the Billie Holiday songbook, these songs are near and dear to her heart , and knows them inside out. Look for these songs to be sung: "Good Morning Heartache”, “Don't Explain”, “Billie's Blues” and “Fine and Mellow”, just to name a few, all of which were penned by the great Lady Day herself. Lavay Smith is the vocalist and bandleader of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, one of the to...

MWE + True Life Trio

Vocals, Reads and Beats MWE puts a modern and eclectic twist on Turkish and Balkan folk music. This acoustic wind ensemble plays traditional songs with the rarely paired clarinet and the double-reeded zurna. Add some clarinets and a Davul, a shoulder slung marching drum, and you’re about the closest to heavy metal you can get without amplification. Their shows are loud, wild and raucous affairs known for drawing entire audiences on their feet in one song or less. Calvin L...

An Evening with Mark Growden

Soulful and Poetic Songs MARK GROWDEN is a singer, writer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, record producer, visual artist,and the artistic director of the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans, LA. Growden has released several critically acclaimed albums, including Saint Judas, which was awarded “2010 Rekkid of the Year” by music blog Stash Dauber and ranked in the 2010 Village Voice Critics Poll. Growden has toured the US extensively, composed original musical scores for a nu...

Family Art: Holiday Art Sales! & Activity: Time Machine

HOLIDAY ART SALES! VENTA DE ARTE PARA LAS FESTIVIDADES DE DICIEMBRE! Saturday/Sabado December 5th 1pm-4pm (only Family Art work sale/ Solo venta de arte del programa Arte en Familia) Thursday/Jueves December 13th, 6-9pm (Artist Reception & Holiday Sale/ Recepcion artistica de expositores y venta de arte) Sunday/Domingo December 16th, 12-4pm (Artist Talk & Afternoon Sale/ Charla de expositores y venta de arte) Activity: Time Machine!Activ...

Double Bill: Chives + Sturdy

West Coast CD Release Celebration for CHIVES' sophomore release, Dads. CHIVES represents the collective musical output of bassist Matthew Wohl, multi-reedist Steven Lugerner and drummer Max Jaffe. Their music is a continuation of the jazz trio continuum - yet CHIVES’ repertoire is heavily influenced by the world of songwriting. Their third recording, Dads, was released on Primary Records in August 2012 to critical acclaim. CHIVES is not only a platform for fluid imp...

Holiday Potluck & Jam Session

Come join the Poppy Family as we ring in the Holidays. This evening is a family friendly potluck and jam session for our entire neighborhood. Please feel free to bring some contribution of food, beverages, instruments, smiles, and cheer. Children and families are especially encouraged to attend. Admission: A smile!

ARTE Y TAPAS

Performance Series Holiday Celebration ARTE Y TAPAS returns to the Poppy for a special holiday event with artisan tapas and cocktails by Lovage Cooking, holiday gifts on sale made by local artists, and live music Monica Marie Fimbez! Arte y Tapas on Facebook More information on Monica Marie Fimbez (Latin/Folk): monicamariefimbrez.comAdmission: $12-15 Doors at 7:00pm, Show 7:30-10pm

Joshua Eden and Oscar Westesson + Rebecca Cross

Grab Bag Of Gritty Soul; Truth-Talking Troubadour For Troubled Times Sounds like Tom Waits and The Wood Brothers wrapped in a tortilla, dipped in honey and served at the speakeasy - a feast of gritty soul that ranges from smoky blues to melancholy ballads to rowdy swing. Oscar’s fat bass notes resonate with Joshua's gravelly vocals as he recounts tales of the road, drunken sailors, emancipation, love, death, promises and destiny. Joshua has composed and performed for ...

POPPY Holiday Art Sale & Party

Photo: Gary Weiner Thursday Dec. 13, 6-9 pm "POP!"Artist Reception by the members of the Bay Area Photographers Collective (BAPC) BUY ART! Come deck out your halls this holiday season! This will be a fun evening of art, friends and food. Sale proceeds benefit local artists and The Red Poppy Art House. Works for sale will include photos from BAPC and artwork varying from postcards, bookmarks, and framed paintings made by children in our Family Art program. BAPC items will fe...

POP! Artist Reception & Holiday Sale

Photo: Malcom Easton Holiday Art Sale & Artist Talk at 3pm BUY ART! Come deck out your halls this holiday season! This will be a fun afternoon of art, friends and food. A special Artists Talk will bring together members of BAPC in conversation with Marisa Aragona, curator of our current exhibit "POP!". Sale proceeds benefit local artists and The Red Poppy Art House. Woks for sale include prints, cards, books from BAPC artists And we will be selling artwork varying from ...

Riffat Sultana

Sufi, Folk And Love Songs Riffat Sultana channels the musical wisdom of 500 years and eleven generations of master vocalists from India and Pakistan. She is the daughter of the late Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, who is universally recognized as the finest Pakistani Classical singer of his time, and is the first woman from her family’s musical lineage to publicly perform in the West. Riffat’s stunning vocals have been recorded for numerous labels including Ark 21/Uni...

Family Art: Celebrating the International day for Human Rights

Event: Celebrating the International day for Human RightsCelebrando el dia Internacional de los Derechos HumanosActivity: lets hold hands and claim our rights!Actividad: tomemonos de las manos proclamando nuestros derechos!Date: Saturday December 8thTime: 1pm-4pm All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed. Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subje...

Family Art: MAPP Trombonist + International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

Event: Andy Strain, The Trombonist at Family Art MAPP! + face painting!Description: - a musical trombonist storyteller for audiences of all ages. Kids can try a green trombone and make music together with the trombonist! check him out: http://thetrombonist.net/Date: Saturday December 1stTime: 1:30pm-2:30pmEvent: Honoring the International Day for the Abolition of SlaveryDía Internacional de la Abolición de la EsclavitudDescription: Mission Arts Performance Pr...

Family Art: Celebrating Children’s Day!

Event: Celebrating Children’s Day! Celebrando el Dia de los Niños!Date: Saturday November 17thActivity: I am a Super Hero!Actividad: Soy un Super Heroe! All Activities are FREE unless otherwise listed. Todas las actividades del programa de Arte en Familia son GRATIS a menos que esté indicado en el calendario. Calendar activities are subject to change. Check website for updates. Las actividades están sujetas a cambio. Revise la página web. F...

Foxtails Brigade

Time is Passed CD Release Show For every innocent child eagerly awaiting the season of Christmas lights, ornaments, and candy canes there is at least one jaded soul dreading the dirge of shopping lines, forced family gatherings and the same mind-numbing songs on constant repeat. Cynics feeling the latter will likely find a lot to identify with on Foxtails Brigade's Time Is Passed. It's not a holiday album per se, but the sardonic tone of yuletide bemoaners "Unfairness Awareness" and "...

Lou Lou and Gypsy Jivers

Lou Lou and the Gypsy Jivers Django Jazz meets township swing jazzLou Lou and the Gypsy Jivers is acoustic ensemble infusing gypsy jazz with South African township swing jazz, Capetonian and Southern African regional music. Compositions infused with eclectic sounds and rhythms from around the world makes this ensemble a treat for the listener. Making their 3rd appearance at the The Red Poppy they will present new compositions and arrangements by Louis Matthee. Loui...

ARGENTINE ART SONGS

Argentine Rhythms By Classical Composers Discovering the Argentine Classical repertoire with Margaret Fabrizio is a wonderfull experience. We started exploring German repertoire, Schumann, Schubert, in Opera, Puccini, Verdi until we arrived at this style of South American art song. We fall in love with them, new music from a new culture. Music that loves its Native American roots. Carnavalitos from Bolivia, Tristes from Peruvian Incas, Milongas from the Pampas, and Tango Nuevo from Bu...

“POP!”

Photo by Jack Androvich “POP!” Thursday November 15th 2012 - Saturday January 12th 2013 The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present POP!, our latest exhibit in partnership with Bay Area Photographers Collective (BAPC). “POP!” is a group exhibition of photographs from the members of BAPC that evokes both a startling and invigorating energy. This exhibit is a curated selection of bold and dynamic works from BAPC members who employ diverse photographic methods to express bo...

Poppy Talk: Jascha Hoffman Plays Tribute to Caetano Veloso

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Red Poppy

RP: Your previous works have been described as "deceptively simple, deeply weird Pop songs”. You are also working on songs based on recent obituaries, however you are taking a pit stop with Brazilian Tropicalismo. What drew you to Caetano Veloso? JH: For the last few years my main focus has been on composing and recording my own pop songs. A couple of summers ago at a wonderful Brazilian music camp, I wandered into a beginning bossa nova guitar class and learned a few jazz chords. Since I hav...

Shifting Margins: Curatorial Discussion

Please join us for an evening with co-curators Kathrine Worel and Emmanuelle Namont Kouznetsov of OFF Space on Wednesday, November 7th from 6 - 7:30pm. We will engage in a thoughtful discussion of our current exhibition Shifting Margins showcasing literal, metaphorical and conceptual approaches to marginalization from over twenty local and international artists. Shifting Margins intends to examine ideas of exclusion, inclusion, and the spaces between. How does marginalization af...

Artists Salon: Rupa and the April Fishes

Artists Salon with Rupa and the April Fishes. A CD Release Celebration from 7:30pm to 9:00pm (Not at concert). Also on the same evening: come early for the Shifting Margins Curatorial Discussion from 6:00 to 7:30pm.

Larry Vuckovich Beyond Category Trio

Continuing the 75th Birthday Celebration! Larry Vuckovich brings his Beyond Category diverse jazz repertoire to the Red Poppy, performing swinging bebop/post-bop, contemporary jazz, Latin-Afro Cuban / Brazilian, Mexican boleros, Blues-Jazz Funk, Jazz Tango, Balkan/Middle Eastern, and more. Performers: Larry Vuckovich (piano), Michael Zisman (bass), Austin Harris (drums). San Francisco pianist Larry Vuckovich has been an accompanist, bandleader and world-jazz pioneer...

True Life Trio CD Release Concert

Harmonies From The Balkans And Beyond True Life Trio weaves sumptuous vocal harmonies and sultry rhythms from Eastern Europe, the Americas & beyond. TLT explores the creative possibilities of cross-fertilization of different traditions with unlikely timbres connecting Bulgaria to the Bayou. TLT’s improvisation-laced repertoire includes original songs and folk tunes from far-flung lands such as Macedonia, Louisiana, Albania, South Africa, Ukraine, Mexico, Po...

Trio Florecer

Intimate South American Songs Trio Florecer plays classic pasillos, bambucos, pasajes and more – South American cousins of the waltz that unite indigenous, European, and African influences. Tenor Mark Baum gives voice to the longing of the lyrics in harmony with clarinetist Zack Pitt-Smith's beautifully improvised counter-melodies, while bassist Jeremy Allen fluidly shifts meter and rhythm, holding down the groove. The recording that brought the group together, “Arboles...

The Beth Custer Ensemble

THE BETH CUSTER ENSEMBLE is a veritable crème de la crème of Bay Area musicians including Jan Jackson on drums, (Will Bernard’s Motherbug, Black Pole), guitarist/vocalist David James (Sila, The Coup, Spearhead), Chris Grady on trumpet (Tom Waits, Grassy Knoll, Jewel), Vicky Grossi on bass (Mitch Marcus, Bitches Brew), vocalist Diana Mangano (Jefferson Airplane) and Beth Custer, clarinets/vocal (Club Foot Orchestra, Trance Mission, Eighty Mile Beach). Recent projects incl...

$5 Series – Go Van Gogh

Balkan, Country, Ska, Surf, Latin Go Van Gogh plays music for a mixed up world, in its own Balkan, Country, Ska, Surf, Latin way. A melodic sax, cue the lap steel, a poignant lyric, the congas and bongos enter chased by bass and guitar. The groove fills the floors and we are off and running. The SF Chronicle says: "Listening to Go Van Gogh is like traveling the world in your ears, as the band plays an eclectic mix of genres. Their music is like a ...

The Miniwatt String Quartet

Jazz/Gritty Joining forces in a brand new jazz project called The Miniwatt String Quartet are violinist John Ettinger, guitarists Myles Boisen and Jon Preuss, and bassist Todd Sickafoose. An affectionate, gritty and ethereal, occasionally deconstructed take on the Hot Club concept and beyond, these musicians are bringing their vast and varied experience to focus on the great American songbook, and more. Between them they've played or recorded with musicians such as Tom ...