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SUMMARY:Jam Session w/ Vince Lateano Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Vince Lateano Trio hosts an open jam session on the last Sunday of every month\, welcoming local jazz giants\, stalwarts\, new comers\, and those just passing through. \nBen Stolorow\, piano; Peter Barshay\, bass; Vince Lateano\, drums \nSUNDAY HAPPY HOUR! Grab your partner! Gather your kids! Call a friend! Come on down to the bookshop to get a bit better acquainted with your neighbors and just have a ball before the start of another long hard work week!
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/jam-session_2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T090000
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SUMMARY:Kamal Ahmad: A Program of Morning Ragas
DESCRIPTION:Kamal Ahmad is a sitar player and teacher of raga music. He started his musical journey learning tabla before being initiated in the art of sitar playing by his elder sister. It would not be long before he began to seriously pursue his musical studies under sarod maestro Arnab Chakrabarty. \nSoon after\, Chakrabarty introduced Kamal to his would-be gurus\, sitar virtuoso Vinayak Chittar and scholar-vocalist Pandit Arijit Mahalanabis\, under both of whom Kamal continues to study. In spite of having taken to music at a fairly advanced age\, Kamal compensated for a delayed start with an acutely critical approach to learning\, which allowed him to identify and pursue an efficient path to honing his abilities. As such\, Kamal maintains his critical endeavors in his practice\, performance\, and teaching of music\, in an attempt to constantly improve at each. \n\nRahim Zalal is a tabla player in the Farrukhabad tradition and a disciple of Pandit Anindo Chatterjee. Originally from Raleigh\, North Carolina\, he is now based in the Bay Area. He most recently performed a solo recital in Los Angeles. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nRootStock Arts and Bird & Beckett co-present Morning Ragas\, a four-month series of Hindustani and Carnatic Classical Music duo concerts that take place from 9-11 a.m. on the last Sunday of September\, October\, November and December. \n$20 cover charge (cash at the doors\, please); students $10.\nNo reservations required; however\, those with mobility issues should call the bookshop ahead of the date to be accommodated – 415-586-3733.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/monthly-morning-ragas_2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T213000
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SUMMARY:Pickpocket Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Rick Corrigan\, accordion\, piano\, composition; Chloe Allen\, violin; Yates Brown\, guitar\, banjo\, bass\, sitar; John Slattery\, percussion; Kurt Ribak\, bass \n$25 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/pickpocket-ensemble_2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T213000
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SUMMARY:Kurt Ribak Trio
DESCRIPTION:Lincoln Adler\, saxophone\nScott Foster\, guitar;\nKurt Ribak\, bass \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10\nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733 \nKurt Rebak’s compositions signify his reach for what happens when “Charles Mingus meets The Meters\, and they go to Duke Ellington’s house to jam\, with Cachao and Thelonious Monk sitting in.” \nKurt has shared the stage with circus performers\, preachers and fire-breathing strippers\, but never all three at once. He’s performed in venues ranging from Yoshi’s to a club where someone stashed a loaded .45 in his bass bag. \nWhen Kurt was about four years old his mother found him dancing to the sound of the dishwasher. More conventional early musical experiences included playing ‘cello and singing in the San Francisco Boys Chorus\, which performed with the San Francisco Symphony and Opera. \nKurt studied at UC Berkeley\, then earned a scholarship to Berklee College of Music\, where he graduated with top honors. While at Berklee\, he spent many hours transcribing and absorbing the styles of bassists Paul Chambers\, Ray Brown\, and Charles Mingus\, and gained a love of composition and songwriting.  Early tunes reflect a strong Thelonious Monk influence\, while others reflect his love of the great bassist/composer/bandleader Charles Mingus. Later tunes bring to mind Horace Silver\, Lee Morgan\, and the South African composer Abdullah Ibrahim. \nIn June 2012 Kurt was in an auto accident\, seriously injuring his left hand and forearm.  Thirteen operations later he resumed playing\, much to the surprise of some surgeons. Kurt notes\, “When I was hurt I learned how many people loved me\, cared about me. They say it takes a village to raise a child. It also takes a community to heal someone.” In at least one of his tunes\, he cheerfully asserts that he’s not adverse to the restorative qualities of a good cocktail. \nKurt’s recordings are played on KCSM-FM\, KPFA\, KZSC\, KZFR\, KKUP\, San Diego’s Jazz 88\, PRI and other jazz stations. He leads his group at venues throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area and beyond\, including sold-out appearances at Yoshi’s and SFJAZZ. His group has also performed at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse\, San Francisco Jazz Festival\, San Jose Jazz Festival\, Nor-Cal Jazz Festival\, Fillmore Street Jazz Festival\, and Blue Note Napa…and Bird & Beckett. \nKurt’s working trio with Lincoln Adler on saxophone and Greg Sankovich on piano dates back to associations made in his San Francisco Boys Chorus days when he and Lincoln were members\, and his subsequent undergraduate years at Berkeley when he and Lincoln encountered Greg. Greg and Lincoln co-produced Kurt’s last three records\, “PAST PRESENT FUTURE”\,”I Got One More!” and “ONWARD“. Greg will miss this Bird & Beckett date while he rehabs from surgery\, but guitarist Scott Foster\, a key figure on the Bird & Beckett roster\, will step in to sub. \n  \nLINCOLN ADLER\, saxophones. Lincoln started playing various musical instruments at the age of 5\, eventually being drawn to the saxophone in high school. Lincoln became fascinated by the power of music to communicate feelings across the boundaries of language and culture. He developed his sound playing in Bay Area bands and refined his abilities at the Uni \nKurt studied at UC Berkeley\, then earned a scholarship to Berklee College of Music\, where he graduated with top honors. While at Berklee\, he spent many hours transcribing and absorbing the styles of bassists Paul Chambers\, Ray Brown\, and Charles Mingus\, and gained a love of composition and songwriting.  Early tunes reflect a strong Thelonious Monk influence\, while others reflect his love of the great bassist/composer/bandleader Charles Mingus. Later tunes bring to mind Horace Silver\, Lee Morgan\, and the South African composer Abdullah Ibrahim. \nLINCOLN ADLER\, saxophones. Lincoln started playing various musical instruments at the age of 5\, eventually being drawn to the saxophone in high school. Lincoln became fascinated by the power of music to communicate feelings across the boundaries of language and culture. He developed his sound playing in Bay Area bands and refined his abilities at the Uni
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/kurt-riback_2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T200000
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SUMMARY:Amy O'Hair presents "History Walks in Sunnyside"
DESCRIPTION:Author Amy O’Hair presents her new book\, History Walks in Sunnyside. \nTake a walk through history! Share with friends or family. Enjoy short tales of San Francisco’s past while walking the streets of Sunnyside where they took place. This compact book brings together a wealth of local stories that set you on the path to grasping all aspects of local history\, while scaling the hills and stairs and taking in the sights (or curled up on the couch).
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/history-walks-in-sunnyside_2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks / Interviews
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T210000
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SUMMARY:Poets Milo Starr Johnson\, Steve Arntson & Tim Xonnelly + open mic
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 20th at 7pm\, come and enjoy a reading by three poets\, with a little solo piano thrown in for good measure. No charge\, but it doesn’t hurt to bring a few bucks to throw in for the poets. And byob if you like… \nMilo Starr Johnson\, Steve Arntson\, and Tim Xonnelly read from their latest works along with new material. There will be a limited open mic after the readers\, so please come early if you want to sign up. The reading will be hosted by Deborah Fruchey of Last Laugh Productions. \nMilo Starr Johnson is the author of “Miss Experience White\,” a surrealistic political poem cycle about the dark journey of the white American soul published by Bhaga Music. It’s based on her award-winning podcast and features 20 full-color illustrations by John Seabury. \nSteve Arntson is the author of seven poetry collections\, including the recent “Walkways of the Sea” and upcoming “Inside Scenery\,” both from Last Laugh Productions. \nTim Xonnelly is the author of three chapbooks and the recent full-length collection of poetry with photography “The Invasion of Pantomime\,” from Last Laugh Productions. \nTheir books will be available for purchase at the event. PLUS a free book raffle of older titles from Last Laugh Productions! \n 
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/johnson-xonnelly-loranger_2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260902T170019Z
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SUMMARY:Tony Johnson Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Charlie McCarthy\, sax; Sam Cady\, piano; Chuck Bennett\, bass; Tony Johnson drums \nSUNDAY HAPPY HOUR! Grab your partner! Gather your kids! Call a friend! Come on down to the bookshop to get a bit better acquainted with your neighbors and just have a ball before the start of another long hard work week!
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/tony-johnson_2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T213000
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SUMMARY:Standard Issue - CD release! - Johnston / Lyons / Shelby / Hart
DESCRIPTION:Darren Johnston\, peace cannon; Kai Lyons\, guitar; Marcus Shelby\, bass; Lorca Hart\, drums \nCelebrate the release of their eponymous album: Standard Issue \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/standard-issue_2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T213000
DTSTAMP:20260930T064431Z
CREATED:20260825T095347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T064431Z
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SUMMARY:Jeffrey Burr Trio with Noel Jewkes\, reeds
DESCRIPTION:Jeffrey Burr\, guitar; Eric Markowitz\, bass; Smith Dobson\, drums\nwith special guest Noel Jewkes\, reeds \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733 \nNormally\, guitarist Scott Foster performs with an ever evolving cast of collaborators on the 3rd Friday of every month\, but this month he’s off in another direction. Check back on 11/20 for his return! \n 
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/jeffrey-burr_2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T210000
DTSTAMP:20261011T223914Z
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SUMMARY:Walker Talks\, on Attar of Nishapur - a live stream
DESCRIPTION:Attar of Nishapur\, the 12th century Sufi poet\, composed his poetry while working as an herbalist and perfume-maker\, making medicines and potions as well as poems\, in the city of Nishapur.  This was in the land once known as Khorasan\, at the time of the Seljuk dynasty of ancient Persia\, now Iran. \nAttar’s classic poem “The Conference of the Birds” is a vast allegory of each soul’s individual pilgrimage toward the One\, told as an adventurous journey undertaken by a community of birds.  This work\, as well as many others\, helps us to understand what Rumi must have meant when he said\, “Attar travelled all the way through the seven cities of love\, while I have only just arrived at the bend of the first alley.” \nAn almost-monthly series of talks by Walker Brents III (9 or 10 talks a year for more than two decades) on various topics in poetry\, mythology\, folklore\, philosophy\, etc. Although primarily a live stream viewable on our YouTube channel and Facebook page\, it’s also fine if you slip into the darkened shop to listen in person. \nYou can find the live stream at this link: https://www.youtube.com/@bird_beckett/streams
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/walker-talks_2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks / Interviews
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T190000
DTSTAMP:20261007T173124Z
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SUMMARY:Postponed: Deep Thicket Dwellers
DESCRIPTION:This date will be rescheduled. Check the band’s website at https://www.deepthicketband.com/ \n 
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/deep-thicket-dwellers_2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T213000
DTSTAMP:20261011T012444Z
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SUMMARY:Cantos de mi Tierra
DESCRIPTION:Armando Fox\, piano; Jesse Alejandro Cottrell\, guitar; Anastasia Preston\, bass; Ryan Friedman\, percussion; Laura Ramos & Edu González\, vocals\, with guest Matthew Porter on trumpet \nCantos De Mi Tierra is a cultural stewardship initiative that curates and presents the richness of Latin American music through cabaret performance. Blending storytelling\, history\, and live music\, each show introduces audiences to the songs that have shaped the heart and soul of the continent across genres\, countries\, and generations. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCsheJk18rk \n$25 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/cantos-de-mi-tierra_2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T213000
DTSTAMP:20261008T234504Z
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SUMMARY:Larry Vann Quartet with vocalist Derek Evans
DESCRIPTION:Derek Evans\, vocals\nRichard Cruz\, piano\nTim  Landis\, guitar\nA. J. Joyce\, bass\nLarry Vann\, drums \nGroove Merchant Larry Vann and vocalist Derek Evans guarantee a fantastic stroll through soulville. \n$25 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/larry-vann_2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260925T220102Z
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SUMMARY:Jonah Raskin\, Marc Zegans\, Larry Beckett read some of their poetry\, and Jonah introduces his latest book
DESCRIPTION:Jonah Raskin introduces his most recent book of cultural writings\, Keeping the Beat (Regent Press\, 2026)\, a collection of original\, groundbreaking reviews and essays about the writers of the Beat Generation\, plus their contemporaries and fellow travelers. Jonah’s five and a half decades’ output of short and long-form literary/cultural criticism and journalism has traced three-quarters of a century of outsider American socio-political life\, with an eye on the American imperial project that frames it. Lately\, he’s also produced a fair amount of poetry. \nJonah will bring some of his poems to the table to join with poets Marc Zegans and Larry Beckett\, who will present some of their own poetry\, principally recent work. Larry will also sing a poem of Paul Verlaine\, in his own translation\, accompanying the poem/song on piano. \nThe Book of Immaculate Perception / Madrigals is a tête-bêche (flip book) by Marc Zegans and Larry Beckett in which two poem cycles\, “Madrigals” by Beckett and “The Book of Immaculate Perception” by Zegans can be read from their respective fronts-to-backs in a single spine format. The project developed when Marc sent Larry the manuscript for “The Book of Immaculate Perception\,” a micro-chap tracing the circle from raw awareness through life mediated by language to simple awareness regained\, and Larry\, responding enthusiastically\, shared with Marc a thematically resonant series of madrigals inspired by his daughter that trace the life arc forward from conception. The confluence between these poem-cycles extends beyond shared narrative lines to independently formed yet common imagery and complementary methods of composition. In each body of work\, you will find compactness of speech\, form that liberates line\, and an easy flow from poem-to-poem that animates and enriches the experience of reading these two sets of poems in each other’s company. \nLarry Beckett’s poetry ranges from songs to blank sonnets and 100-page narrative works. His lyric\, “Song to the Siren\,” is a modern standard. In the years since\, he’s written the postmodern epic\, “American Cycle\,” including the long narratives Paul Bunyan\, Wyatt Earp\, Amelia Earhart\, and he has reinvented Sonnets. “The Book of Merlin” is a recovery and translation of the 6th-century Brythonic poet\, and “Romances Without Words / In Solitary” is the first translation of the prison manuscript of Paul Verlaine. “Beat Poetry” is a study of the poets and poetry of the fifties San Francisco Renaissance. These madrigals are to a child from conception on. They’re dedicated to his daughter\, Susannah Beckett. \nMarc Zegans’s seven collections of poems include Lyon Street (Bamboo Dart Press\, 2022) and The Snow Dead (Červená Barva Press\, 2020). Ghost Book (Kite String Press\, 2024)\, a fine art photo book collaboration with photographer Tsar Fedorsky\, is held in the special collections of the Boston Athenaeum\, the Getty Research Institute\, Yale University’s Haas Family Arts Library\, Haverford College\, the Peabody Essex Museum\, and others.  Marc reviews poetry for Liberated Words in his column\, “On the Cutting Edge.” Films based on Marc’s poems appear regularly at festivals around the world. He lives by the coast in Northern California.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/poets-raskin-zegans-beckett_2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Reading
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T213000
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SUMMARY:Dennis Mitcheltree Trio
DESCRIPTION:Dennis Mitcheltree\, saxophone; Jesse Crawford\, bass; Bill McClellan\, drums. \nDennis Mitcheltree’s 8th album as a leader\, Seeing Red\, will be released this fall on the Dengor Music label. Based in Los Angeles since 2007\, he makes regular forays to the Bay Area with his working trio and quartet and has enjoyed a great reception by audiences at Mr. Tipples\, the Sound Room\, Chez Hanny\, Meyhouse\, the Dawn Club and other regional jazz spots. Here’s recent video (December 2025) of the quartet in New York City: \n\n  \nDennis has performed and recorded with masters of the jazz world: Clark Terry\, Billy Taylor\, George Cables\, Bill Holman\, Bob Moses\, Jim McNeely\, Howard Johnson\, Gary Bartz\, Kenny Werner\, James Williams\, Don Sickler\, Charli Persip\, Ronnie Matthews\, Pete Yellin\, Richie Cole\, Bill Holman\, Pete Christlieb\, Doug Webb\, Carl Saunders\, Joe La Barbera\, John Clayton\, Christian Jacob and Bruce Forman along with contemporaries Uri Caine\, Ingrid Jensen\, Johannes Wallmann\, Andy Milne and David Binney. He recorded with Janelle Monáe on her 2024 Grammy nominated “Best Album of the Year”\, The Age Of Pleasure. \nBorn and raised in Wisconsin\, he picked up the oboe and saxophone at age 12. He received a scholarship from Berklee College of Music where he graduated with a Magna cum Laude degree in Jazz Performance in 1987 and moved to New York City in the same year and spent two decades building his career in New York City. \nHe is the Artistic Director for the American Music Group\, widely known for the INFLUENCES series presented at Carnegie Hall\, and an award-winning saxophonist and composer. \nA former student of Joe Viola\, Billy Pierce\, Jim McNeely\, George Garzone and Joe Lovano\, Dennis is also a renowned jazz teacher and clinician of jazz improvisation\, harmony\, composition and saxophone/woodwinds. He teaches privately and as a guest artist/clinician/lecturer at universities and jazz education programs worldwide. \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733 \nHear samples of Dennis Mitcheltree’s work on his YouTube channel at this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI8PLXb0o6u3HXe3P2iYqMQ \n 
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/dennis-micheltree_2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T213000
DTSTAMP:20260925T025236Z
CREATED:20260925T022048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T025236Z
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SUMMARY:Gil Duran (The Nerd Reich) & Amy Westervelt (Brought to You By)
DESCRIPTION:Gil Duran\, author of The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy; and Amy Westervelt\, author or Brought to You By: How Corporations Warped the Truth\, Conned the Public\, and Broke Democracy\, in conversation. \nGil Durán was born in Tulare\, California\, in 1976. The grandson of Mexican immigrant farmworkers\, he got his first taste of work in the fields\, but took an interest in journalism after winning the local newspaper’s “My Mom Is the Best” contest in the fifth grade. In the tenth grade\, his family moved from California to Kentucky\, where he dropped out of high school for a year\, then returned and befriended an English teacher who encouraged him to apply to college. He graduated DePauw University in 1998 and started his journalism career at the San Jose Mercury News. As the newspaper industry hit turbulence\, he pivoted to politics and spent ten years as an advisor to politicians including Jerry Brown\, Dianne Feinstein\, and Kamala Harris. In 2018\, he returned to journalism as California opinion editor of The Sacramento Bee\, and then became editorial page editor of the San Francisco Examiner. Now an independent journalist\, he publishes two newsletters: The Nerd Reich\, focused on extremist tech politics\, and FrameLab\, focused on political language. \nA fearless and urgent chronicle of the tech-authoritarian movement from its early days in San Francisco politics to its current moment on the international stage\, exploring the wild and dystopian ambition of the technocrats at its center\, and offering a road map to resistance. \nWhen Silicon Valley says it is ‘‘moving fast and breaking things\,’’ the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. Gil Durán reveals something far more sinister: a decades-long campaign to replace elected governments with corporate rule. \nDrawing on insider political experience and new investigations\, Durán traces this ideology from its philosophical roots in The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg. He introduces its modern apostles—Peter Thiel\, Marc Andreessen\, Balaji Srinivasan\, and Elon Musk—and shows how the promise of technological liberation has transformed into a global movement for digital feudalism\, powered by cryptocurrency\, artificial intelligence\, and the algorithmic propaganda of social media. \nThe Nerd Reich explains the origins\, strategies\, and ambitions of Silicon Valley’s war on democracy for the first time. From San Francisco’s weaponized elections and secret billionaire projects to the White House\, Durán exposes how the world’s richest men are building a new political order. The Nerd Reich is more than a hidden history\, it’s an urgent warning: democracy is being dismantled not by coups or tanks\, but by code\, capital\, and the illusion of innovation. Durán insists there is still time to fight back—if we act now. \nAmy Westervelt is an award-winning investigative print and audio journalist. In 2015\, she received a Rachel Carson award for women greening journalism for her role in creating a women-only climate journalism group syndicating longform climate reporting to The Atlantic\, The Guardian\, The Economist\, and many more outlets. In 2017\, she founded the independent podcast production company Critical Frequency\, which specializes in reported narrative podcasts that The New Yorker\, The New York Times\, and The Atlantic have described as “fascinating\,” “rigorously reported\,” and “the best.” Westervelt has received an ONA award for excellence in audio storytelling\, multiple Covering Climate Now awards for climate reporting\, a Wilbur award for excellence in religion reporting\, two Peabody nominations\, and was named a 2023 Covering Climate Now “Journalist of the Year.” A 20-year veteran investigative journalist\, Westervelt’s earlier work for NPR\, The Guardian\, The Wall Street Journal\, Inside Climate News\, and various other outlets earned her Edward R. Murrow\, ONA\, and Folio awards as well\, and is often cited as amongst the earliest examples of accountability reporting on climate. Her book “Brought to You By: Inside Big Oil’s Total Information War\,” is just out from Bloomsbury. \n \nA gripping account of the corporate propaganda that has invaded our media\, our democracy\, and now the very nature of truth itself-from investigative reporter and Drilled podcast host Amy Westervelt. \nWhether it’s the tobacco industry lying about the health dangers of cigarettes\, Big Pharma burying studies that make its products less marketable\, or Big Oil misleading the public on the dangers of the climate crisis\, we all know corporations use doubt and science denial to avoid responsibility. So why do we continue to let them get away with it? \nIn Brought to You By\, Amy Westervelt exposes the plot hidden within the familiar story of science denial. Over the last century\, Big Industry has built a vast apparatus of think tanks\, lobbyists\, sponsored university labs\, and obliging news networks to con the public and fool decision-makers\, poisoning the informational ecosystem and warping the nature of truth along the way. \nWith her signature wit and incisiveness\, Westervelt shows how the masterminds of corporate misinformation-people like Herb Schmertz\, the public relations pioneer who made Mobil “the thinking man’s oil company\,” Richard Edelman\, the PR guy who helped the dairy industry vilify oat milk\, and David Petraeus\, the disgraced spy chief using counter- insurgency tactics to discredit climate science\, have ushered in an era of unprecedented corporate control. \nOnly by exposing this well-oiled machine can we begin to repair the social contract; reclaim truth and democracy; and redraw the lines between corporate speech and individual speech\, a lie and an opinion\, a dollar and a word.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/gil-duran-the-nerd-reich-amy-westervelt-brought-to-you-by/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Event,Talks / Interviews
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T213000
DTSTAMP:20260909T030004Z
CREATED:20260907T225112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T030004Z
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SUMMARY:Haymaker - a Ben Goldberg joint
DESCRIPTION:NKT debut album cover art by Molly Barker \nBen Goldberg\, clarinet.\nMatt Robidoux\, electronics.\nDavid Ewell\, bass.\nTim Bulkley\, drums. \n$20 cover charge at the door (cash\, please) /  byob\nStudents $10\nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733 \nBen Goldberg pulls no punches\, and has been pulling tricks from various bags for three and a half decades\, publicly. It was 1990 when he\, Dan Seamans and Kenny Wollenson sprung the New Klezmer Trio on an unsuspecting world. No doubt\, there were earlier shenanigans we haven’t been told about; and many rivers have been crossed since. \n \nHere’s the grand vizier’s brand new bag\, prospectively great we’re certain–in cahoots with some likely co-conspirators\, viziers of their own realms and tricksters all. \nKnock on wood.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/haymaker-a-ben-goldberg-joint/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260920T185815Z
CREATED:20260825T085009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T185815Z
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SUMMARY:Next Gen Jam hosted by Walter Arron Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Walter Arron Quartet comprises: \nJairo Guerigay (Burlingame High School)\, alto saxophone; Ludovic “Tilu” Blain-Galvez (Berkeley High School)\, piano; Walter Arron (Nueva High School)\, bass & leader; Aaron Donohoe (Sequoia High School)\, drums \n\n\nFollowing their set\, the quartet will conduct a jam session specifically attuned to student jazz players\, though anyone may participate.A small honorarium is paid to the members of the quartet by the Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project with support from Jazz in the Neighborhood — both 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations funded by individual donors. Tax-deductible donations to both organizations make their work possible. Audience contributions at the event help\, too\, and are very much appreciated. \nNo charge to attend or play. Stay for a tune\, stay for a set\, stay for the show. Donate what fits your pocketbook\, and know that we very much appreciate your support! It’s all part of our weekly Sunday Happy Hour programming.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/next-gen-jam_2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T222058Z
CREATED:20260917T171642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T222058Z
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SUMMARY:SFLives Livestream: Journalist Denise Sullivan in conversation with Dr. Saidah Leatutufu-Burch
DESCRIPTION:Independent reporter Denise Sullivan brings the SF Lives series to Bird & Beckett for a Sunday morning livestream. This month’s guest is Dr. Saidah Leatutufu-Burch. We expect a wide-ranging discussion on the legacy of local Black history\, community organizing\, economic justice and the November San Francisco ballot. \nDr. Sai (Sy) is a Black and Sāmoan San Franciscan\, organizer\, cultural orator\, economic mobility strategist\, and liberationist. She is the Founder of Economic Emancipation LLC. and SLB Strategies—a social impact-focused consulting firm committed to equipping organizations with the tools and strategies necessary to drive sustainable change and achieve bold impact. Her work is guided by a core belief: “Liberate with love. Transform with power.” \nThe SFLives Project\, a series of candid conversations with San Francisco’s artists\, activists and free thinkers\, was conceived as a print media column by Denise Sullivan for the San Francisco Examiner where it ran from 2018-2022\, then transitioned into a live-streamed conversation\, produced by Jenna Littlejohn\, for Bird & Beckett. Past editions are archived on the Bird & Beckett YouTube channel. \nhttps://denisesullivan.org/about/
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/sflives-livestream-journalist-denise-sullivan-in-conversation-with-dr-saidah-leatutufu-burch-on-the-november-ballot-the-legacy-of-local-black-history-community-organizing-and-economic-justice/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Talks / Interviews
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T213000
DTSTAMP:20260902T161518Z
CREATED:20260825T084726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T161518Z
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SUMMARY:Hard Bop Collective
DESCRIPTION:Bob Kenmotsu\, tenor sax; Jordan Samuels\, guitar; Tomoko Funaki\, bass; Austin Harris\, drums \nThe Hard Bop Collective presents “Beyond the Pulse: Rhythm Section Edition + Celebration of Jimmy Heath’s 100th Birthday” The HBC will be playing tunes composed by rhythm section players\, i.e.\, jazz guitarists\, bassists and drummers. Additionally\, they will be honoring Jimmy Heath’s 100th Birthday in October. \n$20 cover charge / byob\nStudents $10. \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/hard-bop-collective_2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T213000
DTSTAMP:20260923T054759Z
CREATED:20260825T084416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T054759Z
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SUMMARY:Alchemist Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Michele Walther\, violin; Michael Gold\, tenor and soprano saxophones; John Kiskaddon\, piano; Ted Burik\, bass; Greg German\, drums \n$25 cover charge; byob.\nStudents\, $10. Kids Free. \nFor a reservation\, please call the bookshop at 415-586-3733 after September 1st.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/alchemist-quintet_2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260915T173417Z
CREATED:20260825T044626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T173417Z
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SUMMARY:POETS! Paul Fericano & K.Lipschutz + Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Paul Fericano & K.Lipschutz \nPOETS! Every 1st Thursday\, featured readers followed by a community open mic\, hosted by Michael Koch & Jerry Ferraz
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/poets-open-mic_2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T213000
DTSTAMP:20260929T180030Z
CREATED:20260824T105952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T180030Z
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SUMMARY:Easley / Duplantis Trio
DESCRIPTION:Dave Easley\, pedal steel guitar; Smitti Supab\, bass; Kirk Duplantis\, drums \nVirtuosic pedal steel player\, Dave Easley has worked with artists as diverse as Brian Blade\, Joni Mitchell\, Peter Rowan (Dharma Blues)\, Ruthie Foster (the Grammy nominated Let it Burn)\, Chris Schlarb’s multifaceted Psychic Temple\, and New Orleans blues legend Coco Robicheaux (Louisiana Medicine Man\, Yeah You Rite). \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/easley-duplantis_2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260902T161348Z
CREATED:20260824T105737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T161348Z
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SUMMARY:Jam Session w/ Vince Lateano Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Vince Lateano Trio hosts an open jam session on the last Sunday of every month\, welcoming local jazz giants\, stalwarts\, new comers\, and those just passing through.  \nKeith Saunders\, piano; Peter Barshay\, bass; Vince Lateano\, drums \nSUNDAY HAPPY HOUR! Grab your partner! Gather your kids! Call a friend! Come on down to the bookshop to get a bit better acquainted with your neighbors and just have a ball before the start of another long hard work week!
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/jam-session_2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260927T162939Z
CREATED:20260904T211033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T162939Z
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SUMMARY:Swati Jhaveri: Monthly Morning Ragas
DESCRIPTION:Co-presented with Rootstock Arts. \nVocalist Swati Jhevari\nSatyam Bagwem\, tabla\nTushar Gupte\, harmonium \nSwati Jhaveri pursues music with a deep passion. She is currently under the guidance of Pandit Hemang Mehta (disciple of Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj and Pandit Chandrasekhar Swamy) of the Mewati Gharana as part of the guru shishya parampara. \nSwati ji started learning music at the age of 4 and has had the opportunity to learn with many learned gurus including Pandit Pratap Narayan\, Pandita Kankana Banerjee\, Pandit Askaran Sharma and Pandit Sougata Banerjee. \nShe started a non profit called Swara Institute for Music Research and Appreciation with the purpose of improving the reach of Indian Classical music through teaching\, content creation and supporting under privileged retired and upcoming musicians. \nShe has produced a series of classical singles with a contemporary touch on popular platforms\, in an attempt to make classical music palatable to wider masses and our younger generation.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/monthly-morning-ragas_2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T213000
DTSTAMP:20260924T000131Z
CREATED:20260824T105435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T000131Z
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SUMMARY:Devin Gray Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Darren Johnston\, trumpet; Liberty Ellman\, guitar; Lisa Mezzacappa\, bass; Devin Gray\, drums/compositions \nThe Devin Gray Quartet is an ensemble of forward-thinking improvisers operating at the intersection of modern jazz\, contemporary composition\, and fluid\, exploratory group dynamics. The quartet brings together four distinct voices from the contemporary jazz vanguard. Together\, the quartet delivers a captivating blend of intricate polyrhythms\, rich harmonic interplay\, and spontaneous collective dialogue—delivering music that is as intellectually engaging as it is emotionally vibrant. \nNew York-based guitarist Liberty Ellman is well known for his quarter century collaboration\, since 2001\, in Henry Threadgill’s ensemble Zooid\, and makes a rare San Francisco appearance. Trumpeter Darren Johnston and bassist Lisa Mezzacappa are among the top musicians in the Bay Area avant garde/improvised music ecosystem. \nBerlin/NYC-based\, Devin is a drummer driven by velocity\, imagination and an unshakeable commitment to the unknown. Rooted in jazz but propelled by an expansive curiosity\, Gray moves fluidly between forward-leaning composition\, high-intensity improvisation\, and genre-agnostic experimentation; establishing himself as a vital and unpredictable presence in contemporary creative music. His work with artists such as Kris Davis\, Luke Stewart\, Gerald Cleaver\, Ellery Eskelin\, Michael Formanek\, Dave Liebman\, and Ralph Alessi ranges from precision-built ensembles to volatile\, moment-to-moment collaborations highlighted by a drummer who treats the kit as both engine and instrument of color and microscopic detail. What ultimately sets Gray apart is not just his formidable technique or restless versatility\, but a compositional mind with a bandleader’s vision giving each musical situation its own internal logic. With Gray behind the drums\, expectation is irrelevant–certainty is forward motion. \nGray’s discography as a leader showcases his versatility and commitment to pushing musical‬‭ boundaries. His debut album\, “Dirigo Rataplan” (2012)\, featured notable artists Ellery Eskelin\,‬ ‭Dave Ballou\, and Michael Formanek\, and was praised for its complex and intimate compositions.‬‭ He continued this trajectory with “RelativE ResonancE” (2015)\, collaborating with Chris Speed\,‬‭ Kris Davis\, and Chris Tordini\, further establishing his reputation as a forward-thinking composer.‬ \n‭In 2021\, Gray released “Melt All the Guns” a politically charged trio album featuring trumpeter‬‭ Ralph Alessi and pianist Angelica Sanchez\, addressing the pressing issue of gun violence in the‬ United States. The following year\, he presented “27 Licks\,” a duet with fellow drummer Gerald‬‭ Cleaver\, highlighting his adventurous spirit and deep musical rapport.‬‭ In 2023 Gray released “Most Definitely” as his first solo drum recording showcases his innovative‬‭ approach to percussion\, blending acoustic drumming with electronic elements to create a dynamic‬‭ and immersive listening experience.‬‭ The album’s strength lies in its eloquent orchestration of blended electronics balanced‬‭ with Gray’s high-level improvisational performances pushing‬‭ the boundaries of percussion and improvisation.‬ \n‭Gray’s most recent project\, “Melt All the Guns II” (2024)\, continues his exploration of socially‬‭ conscious themes\, this time featuring Ralph Alessi and French pianist Myslaure Augustin. The‬‭ album comprises tracks like “East Berlin 2024” and “Audre Lorde Straße\, “reflecting his‬‭ engagement with contemporary issues and global perspectives.‬ \n‭Throughout his career\, Gray has maintained a dynamic presence in the international jazz scene\,‬ performing at venues and festivals worldwide including Jazzfest Berlin 2024. His collaborations span a wide range of artists\,‬‭ including Sylvie Courvoisier\, Tim Berne\, Michael Formanek\, Zoh Amba\, and Micah Thomas\, among‬‭ others. As a sideman\, he has contributed to projects with Andrea Parkins\, Satoko Fujii\, Marc‬‭ Ducret\, and Eve Risser\, showcasing his adaptability and commitment to musical innovation.‬‭ Gray’s work is characterized by a relentless pursuit of quality and sincerity\, as well as an exciting‬‭ energy that propels him toward diverse musical directions. His compositions are noted for their‬‭ complexity and engagement\, often described as both brainy and intimate. As he continues to‬‭ evolve as an artist\, Devin Gray remains a compelling force in modern jazz\, sharing his unique‬‭ musical vision with audiences around the world.‬ \n$20 cover charge (cash at the door\, please) / byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/devin-gray_2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T183000
DTSTAMP:20260925T190117Z
CREATED:20260824T104930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T190117Z
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SUMMARY:Poet Leslie Simon: "Everything Appeared That Night" & Composer Wendy Loomis: "Gaudi's Curves"
DESCRIPTION:Leslie Simon is a labor and progressive activist hero\, and established CCSF’s Poetry for the People class\, which continues to this day. She has brought countless students into creative communion with progressive ideals.  Bottlecap Press recently published Leslie Simon’s chapbook “Everything Appeared That Night. For the evening\, she’ll bundle copies of the chapbook with old copies of High Desire from Wingbow and sell each bundle for $10 with the entire amount from each purchase going to Bird and Beckett. \nWendy Loomis\, prolific composer and poet\, a co-founder of COPUS and Inner Sky and former member of Phoenix Rising\, will accompany Leslie’s reading and will play from her suite of music “Gaudi’s Curves.” \nAs a coda\, Leslie will read from “Jazz/ is for white girls\, too” with Wendy accompanying on piano\, from their recording/cd “Piano and Friends.”
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/poet-leslie-simon_2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Event,Poetry Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260926T141249Z
CREATED:20260824T104648Z
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SUMMARY:Garotas da Lua
DESCRIPTION:  \nSandy Cressman\,  Catia Lund\, Lillian Yee\, vocals.\nRicardo Peixoto\, 7-string guitar.\nBrian Rice\, percussion. \n$25 cover charge; byob.\nStudents $10.\nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733. \nGarotas da Lua is an exciting new three voice harmony group\, singing MPB\, Samba and Bossa Nova. The group honors the great tradition of Brazilian Vocal groups from the last half of the 20th century through present day (Quarteto Em Cy\, MPB4\, Boca Livre and more)\, singing fresh arrangements of classics and gems by composers such as Antonio Carlos Jobim\, Chico Buarque\, Ary Barroso\, Dori Caymmi and more. \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/garotasdalua.musica/ \nABOUT THE ARTISTS: \nThe voices of “Garotas da Lua” are: \nSandy Cressman: known for her group “Homenagem Brasileira”\, with whom she has recorded three critically acclaimed CDs\, and played venues and major festivals in the U.S. and Brazil. \nCatia Lund: Originally from Rio de Janeiro\, Catia is the lead vocalist for Oakland Samba Revue\, for Bébé(Brazil East Bay Ensemble)\, Samba 415 and more. \nLillian Yee: Vocalist of The Brazilian Project\, and collaborator within the wider Bay Area Brazilian Music community. She is co-founder of the Women Composers Collective and of Garotas da Lua\, where she also serves as one of the group’s arrangers. \nThe vocalists are accompanied by the well known 7 string guitarist Ricardo Peixoto and the accomplished percussionist Brian Rice.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/garotas-da-lua_2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260902T161307Z
CREATED:20260824T104348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T161307Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Poets Brigade - United We Stand Anthology
DESCRIPTION:The Revolutionary Poets Brigade presents the new anthology United We Stand. \n 
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/revolutionary-poets-brigade_2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Event,Poetry Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T000531Z
CREATED:20260824T104016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T000531Z
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SUMMARY:Erik Jekabson Quartet plays Rodgers & Hart
DESCRIPTION:Erik Jekabson\, trumpet; Adam Shulman\, piano; Eric Markowitz\, bass; Smith Dobson\, drums. \nTrumpeter Erik Jekabson plays signature tunes by the legendary songwriting duo Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart\, arranged for jazz quartet.  The composer and lyricist wrote songs that have become part of popular culture\, including “Blue Moon\,” “My Funny Valentine” and “The Lady is a Tramp.” \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/erik-jekabson_2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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