Posts by Eric
Friday, January 10th – shows at 6pm and 8:30pm
Howard Wiley fronts the Luis Peralta Quartet Friday at 8:30. With Isaac Coyle on bass and Andre Sumelius on drums, it promises to be a fine quartet, indeed. But first, at 6, Eric Shifrin, Ari Munkres and Mark Lee take you on an easy stroll down Tin Pan Alley, everyone’s favorite thoroughfare beyond…
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Thursday, January 9th – 7:30pm
Hindustani concert of
vocals, violin and tabla
An evening of Hindustani music performed by vocalist Madhurranjan Mohaan, violinist Krishna Parthasarathy and tabla player Ferhan Qureshi, in an ongoing series of concerts curated by Qureshi. Madhurranjan Mohaan is a vocal student of Shrimati Lalita Sharma and represents the Mewati gharana (style) that was made famous throughout the world by Pandit Jasraj. In addition…
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Tuesday, January 7th – 7pm
Prof. Robert Cherny presents his book
The Coit Tower Murals: New Deal Art & Political Controversy in San Francisco
San Francisco State University professor emeritus Robert W. Cherny’s book, The Coit Tower Murals: New Deal Art and Political Controversy in San Francisco, published by University of Illinois Press in November 2024, follows a train of thought and explication developed over Prof. Cherny’s long career teaching and writing on American social and political history. Tonight…
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Sunday, January 5th – 6-8pm
Avotcja & Modúpue
afro-latin jazz and poetry
“AVOTCJA’s poetry is music and Avotcja’s music is poetry. Both are as hot as fire and as soothing as snow flakes. And in both she brings the best of her talent in Spanish and English. Listen to her. Read her. Enjoy her. Celebrate her.” • Camincha – Peruvian Poet/Novelist; & Pacifica Poet Laureate, 2017-2021. _______________…
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Saturday, January 4th – 7:30pm
GG Amos Band
Electric & soul satisfying, GG Amos is a powerhouse singer and guitarist, a jewel in the crown of the North Beach blues scene, a fixture on the regional circuit and an avidly loved performer on international stages. You’ve heard her feeding the energy of the rowdy crowd at The Saloon on Grant Street. Now, enjoy…
Read MoreJanuary at Bird & Beckett starts on the 2nd!
2025 is our year! Let’s own it! Poets’ open mic on Thursday 1/2/25 starting at 7pm, hosted by Michael Koch and Jerry Ferraz. ___________________ Friday 1/3/25 from 6-8pm, $20 at the door (cash or venmo), byob. Saxophonist Jim Grantham brings his quartet featuring Mark Rossi on piano, Richard Saunders on bass and David Rokeach on…
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