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Sunday, June 16th – 2-4 pm
Paul Robeson Remembered
An afternoon of song and discussion
The Gray Panthers SF present anecdotes from interviews recorded with Robeson’s friends which describe Robeson’s character — his kindness, love of children, respect for social justice, world peace, labor issues and much more. Robeson
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Saturday, June 15th – 7:30-10pm
Matt Renzi’s Shoebox Orchestra
jazz club! when lights are low…
Matt Renzi’s Shoebox Orchestra Trio marked his debut on the Bird & Beckett stage back in December 2016… after a decade or two as an internationally renowned figure leading his own groups in New York and Rome, between which he split his time before returning to his hometown… Now, add another horn — trumpeter Erik…
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Saturday, June 15th – 4:30-6:30 pm
Sharman Duran, solo piano for hanging out in the bookshop
Sharman Duran is “a vocalist/songwriter comfortable with the complexities of jazz. The pairing of music of harmonic depth with lyrics conveying anything of philosophical nuance must be carefully done, and by a musician at home in the musical territory. Sharman Duran is such a musician. She has combined those ingredients into music that alternately amuses,…
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Friday, June 14th – 5:30-8:00 pm
Denise Perrier with the Reunion Quartet
jazz in the bookshop
every Friday since 2002
Denise Perrier, vocals Jerry Logas, sax Alan Steger, piano Paul Breslin, bass Bob Blankenship, drums Consummate professionals with decades on the San Francisco jazz scene getting together again to show how it’s done in the City That Knows How! $20 suggested donation. $10 per set, if that suits you. Pay what you can or what…
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Sunday, June 9th – 7:30-10:00 pm
The Seducers!
Classic, Outlaw &
Honky Tonk Country Music
The Seducers have had a monthly gig at Bird & Beckett for three years, playing classic, outlaw and honky tonk songs by the likes of Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Bobby Bare, plus originals and a few from left field. Look for the Seducers every second Sunday in San Francisco’s premier little bookshop/listening room.…
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Sunday, June 9th – 4:30-6:30 pm
Americano Social Club
which way west?
Sunday concert series
Michael Zisman, mandolin; Jason Vanderford and Scott Foster, guitars;Joe Kyle, Jr., bass. Certainly the darlings of all San Franciscans who’ve ever witnessed their family ruckus at the Deluxe, the Americano Social Club is led by Michael Zisman on mandolin and features guitarists Jason Vanderford and Scott Foster and bassist Joe Kyle, Jr.  They play music for…
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