Allison Lovejoy April Concerts Concerts

Romantic and early 20th century chamber music
Featuring works of Schubert, Schumann, Spohr, Gade, Poulenc, Stravinsky and Bartok

ALLISON LOVEJOY, piano
LUX BRAHN, clarinet (visiting artist from Zurich, Switzerland- specializing in the German clarinet)
INDRE VISKONTAS, soprano

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 8 PM
Salle Piano

1632c Market St.
San Francisco, CA
Reception following- Wine, appetizers, cheese, and desserts $25
LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE Please rsvp 415-240-2181

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 4 PM with special guest Charith Premawardhana, viola in Mozart’s Kegelstadt Trio –
Piedmont Pianos

1728 San Pablo Ave
Oakland, CA $15/10

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011 – Songbird Festival and Kamp Camille Kamp Americana Preview

Thursday, April 27th


Kamp Americana presented by Kamp Camille and The Songbird Festival – Preview

Slim Jenkins
Kamp Camille
The Stairwell Sisters

Red Devil Lounge

$5 Cover
Doors at 8 pm
1695 Polk Street
San Francisco, California 94109

RSVP Here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137962072932970

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Thursday, April 21, 2011, Songbird Spring Series Present – The Red Poppy Art House Family Art Fundraising Performance Salon

Thursday, April 21, 2011

At Eric Moffat’s – Mish Mash

Songbird Spring Series Present – The Red Poppy Art House Family Art Fundraising Performance Salon

El Valenciano

1153 Valencia St , SF CA
Doors at 7:30 show starts at 8 pm $5 – $100 Donation

Family Art Forum
On the neighborhood level, the Art House host 48 family art days, yearly, in a free outdoor open forum. The Family Art Forum uses the exterior south wall of the Art House and its wide adjacent sidewalk where our family art workers bring out an array of furniture and art supplies, creating a festive participatory atmosphere. The format was designed as a way to engage not only the participating families, but each and every passerby due to its physical presence at our residential intersection.

All Proceeds benefit The Family Art Program at The Red Poppy Art House

Performances by:

Allison Lovejoy – Cabaret Piano

Jef Stott– Turkish and Middle Eastern Music

Conspiracy of Beards – 30-member a capella male choir

MamaCoAtl – Barrio Poet and Songstress

OOL [Objects of Light] – Laurie Buenafe and Ron Chornow

YeYe Suarez

Ms. Momos – Blues Vocals
Angus Matin and Gabrielle Ekedal – Accordion and Vocals
Kristina Soriano – Piano
Zoltan DiBartolo – Vocalist Performing with Allison Lovejoy
Plus More Special Guest!

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Saturday, April 23, 2011, Music To Freak To Final Installation at Amnesia

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Con Brio and Songbird Festival Present:

Music To Freak To Fourth Installation

A Monthly Saturday Night Soulstice

Amnesia
853 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 970-0012
www.amnesiathebar.com

21 and Over

Event – 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

$7-10 sliding scale
www.songbirdfestival.org
www.thebandconbrio.com

8pm Joyce Todd McBride and Friends
9pm Mindi Hadan
10pm Eddie Cohn (LA)
11pm Con Brio


“Music To Freak To has been the baddest party in San Francisco that last 3 months. It has been an opportunity for Con Brio to make a small Mission District venue it’s home, and to invite great bands of many styles to share in the action. Frequent guest musicians in Con Brio’s sets and collaboration between bands has made each night unique and unforgettable. The band has also recorded each of their sets in beautiful multi-track audio and will be assembling the material for an upcoming live album release later this year, with the goal of capturing the sweat, grit, soul and booty- shaking fun of a Con Brio show. Don’t miss out on closing night on April 23rd, with 4 great bands performing, culminating in Con Brio bringing out their best moves yet for their final set of the series.” – Jonathan Kirchner, Con Brio


A Monthly Saturday Night Soulstice

Amnesia
853 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 970-0012
www.amnesiathebar.com

21 and Over

Event – 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

$7-10 sliding scale
www.songbirdfestival.org
www.thebandconbrio.com

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Saturday, March 26, 2011 – 3 Installation of Music to Freak to Series at Amnesia

A Monthly Saturday Night Soulstice

Amnesia
853 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 970-0012
www.amnesiathebar.com

21 and Over

Event - 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

$8-10 sliding scale
www.songbirdfestival.org
www.thebandconbrio.com

Dates: Fourth Saturday of the Month March and April 2011
Saturday, Mar 26, 8PM
Saturday, Apr 23, 8PM

 

Saturday, March 26, 2011

 

Amnesia
853 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 970-0012
www.amnesiathebar.com

21 and Over

Event - 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

$7-10 sliding scale
www.songbirdfestival.org
www.thebandconbrio.com

Con Brio

“Xandra Corpora’s vocals are stunning….The band, tight as a bungee cord, is a funky, acoustic, jazz/blues casserole. That’s right-casserole. What’s more, they kill it live.” bamm.tv

“[A] concoction of bass-heavy funk rhythms, layered organ and piano, sumptuous trumpet and tenor saxophone, and tight percussion… the band’s sound is that of seasoned musicians balancing respect for technical composition with a healthy love of improvisation — and clearly having a blast with it.” East Bay Express

“…sophisticated and mature sounding music, fusing jazz, blues, soul and folk all together into one fantastic live experience”Remezcla.com

The Tectonics

 

 

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Friday, March 18 – The long-awaited release show for Michael Musika’s Novella/Record: “Spells.” Images by Pua Logan

Michael Musika, Brass Menazeri, Toshio Hirano, & DJ Zeljko
155 Fell Street @ Van Ness
San Francisco, CA
The long-awaited release show for Michael Musika’s Novella/Record: “Spells.” Images by Pua Logan.

advanced tix: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/27191
(this show will sell out, purchasing tickets early is advised)

“Invocation to Start the Show”

o congregation sweetly spending
thank you for your presence lending
witness waiting for the ending
players play in dreams pretending
the thoughts that play across the mind
live out their days through space and time
wipe troubled sweat from off your brow
that place you dream is here and now

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Sunday, March 13, 2011 – ++CMF–DIY Art Funding Panel++

This Sunday 2-4 pm at Mission Comics – ++CMF–DIY Art Funding Panel++

This event is a great networking and resources harvesting event. Four perspectives on the myths and realities of close collaboration, self funded and creating funding for the arts will be discussed in a panel format.

Jason Ditzian will be talking about working in close collaboration with visionary artistic risk-takers to turn abstract ideas into exceptional, sustainable performance and how he reaches his goals to engage in the artistic process at all levels: compositional, technical, financial,promotional, emotional.

Mark Perez and Rose Harden The Life Size Mousetrap has self funded it’s way through years of shows and tours, and will share with you what worked for them and what they have learned.

Chantelle Tibbs will discuss how she educates her fellow artists about the myths and realities of money and wealth.

Mission Comics and Art

3520 20th St. Suite B

San Francisco, CA 94110

Join local community members for a DIY Arts Funding Panel Discussion at Mission Comics and Art space. Mission Comics and Art Space combines a comic book shop with an art gallery in a fresh, exciting way drawing on the unique strengths of the Mission District, its diversity, and eclectic and energetic art community.

Jason Ditzian
Jason Ditzian – is a multi-wind instrumentalist who has composed and performed numerous works for dance, film, TV, theater. 2010 highlights include: a four-month residency at YBCA as lead artist/producer of CWF-winning The Bowls Project with Jewlia Eisenberg; performing with the band “Kiosk” in Berlin, broadcasting to 11-million listeners in the first-ever live concert streamed into Iran; a one-month sabbatical in Mysore, India studying Carnatic music; composing and recording for the animated series Misadventures of Flapjack on Cartoon Network – with Emmy Award-winning composer, Dan Cantrell. He performs regularly in the ensembles Kugelplex, Charming Hostess, Lord Loves a Working Man and Khi Darag.

Jason has received numerous grants and awards including an IZZIE forhis work with butoh masters Hiroko and Koichi Tamano, and a CECARTS Link to tour Uzbekistan in April 2011.

Jason is an independent arts producer, working in close collaboration with visionary artistic risk-takers to turn abstract ideas intoexceptional, sustainable performance. His goal is to engage in the artistic process at all levels: compositional, technical, financial,promotional, emotional. He has helped fundraise and produce shows fora wide range of artists, including the SF Mime Troupe, inkBoat and Dan Cantrell. Jason was co-founder of experimental performance series 3 Drops of Blood; The International Body Music Festival with
Guggenheim-winning body percussionist Keith Terry; and the Hornucopia
Festival.

Mark Perez and Rose Harden

The Lifesize Mousetrap is Mark Perez’ dream realized in the form of a giant hand crafted Rube Goldberg sculpture. After 13+ years of building in his backyard with his crew and we’re ready to bring this feat of science, engineering, & fun to kids of all ages on the east coast.

The Life Size Mousetrap has self funded it’s way through years of shows and tours, Mark Perez and Rose Harden will share with you what worked for them and what they have learned.

Chantelle Tibbs

Chantelle Tibbs has a Story to tell… Chantelle Tibbs tells stories so good that she takes people away from their own stories. She is a storyteller through her music, acting, and her nonprofit, which inspires other artists to follow in her footsteps and share their stories. Most of all, Chantelle lives the stories she tells and practices the words she preaches, in every single thing that she does. Chantelle is an accomplished national touring ambient-folk singer, guitar player, songwriter, recording artist, co-creator of the band Kamp Camille, actor, and creator of the non-profit organization for artists, Money be Green. The part of her story that makes her a unique character in this artistic novel she has written for herself – is that she gets paid to do all of these things. Money Be Green Through her nonprofit Money be Green (est. 2009), Chantelle educates her fellow artists about the myths and realities of money and wealth and even donates 5% of her own income so they can rewrite their own stories. Money Be Green gives other artists $50 to put towards their own artand or living expenses. The application process is easy and based on trust. No invasive creditquestions, the idea is to give the artist money (a fish), briefly share a money management system that worked for Chantelle personally, and that she still uses today, (teach how to fish), and then trust the artist with the money. The idea is that the trust alone makes the artist feel empowered and will inspire them start managing their money.

Kamp Camille – In March of 2010, while on tour in Olympia, Washington on a solo project Chantelle came up with the name “Kamp Camille” for a band she had just formed with singer/songwriter Nathan Hughes. Today the characters in Kamp Camille include Chantelle, Nathan Hughes, along with Nathan Heintz on keys, and Taylor Lissandrello on drums. Connect with Chantelle Tibbs and get inspired today! By email: chantelletibbs@gmail.com

Kamp Camille Twitter!

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Local Slice Recommendation – Sinner’s Circus – Members of Con Brio, Sioux City Kid, Kelly McFarling

The Sinner’s Circus is a 1-time superband made up of 3 of the best bands in San Francisco, touring to South By Southwest together this March.  Including members of Con Brio, Sioux City Kid and Kelly McFarling, the band features multiple vocalists, a horn section, guitar, banjo, organ, upright bass and drums and plays a smoking combination of roots rock, funk, soul and folk.


The tour kickoff show will take place at The Black Cat, a hip new venue in North Beach.  Formerly, Impala, the club is at the intersection of Broadway and Kearny Streets.  Doors at 8, Show at 9, 21+, $10.  Full tour schedule and details here:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114785985263613

Con Brio

“Xandra Corpora’s vocals are stunning….The band, tight as a bungee cord, is a funky, acoustic, jazz/blues casserole. That’s right-casserole. What’s more, they kill it live.” bamm.tv

“[A] concoction of bass-heavy funk rhythms, layered organ and piano, sumptuous trumpet and tenor saxophone, and tight percussion… the band’s sound is that of seasoned musicians balancing respect for technical composition with a healthy love of improvisation — and clearly having a blast with it.” East Bay Express

“…sophisticated and mature sounding music, fusing jazz, blues, soul and folk all together into one fantastic live experience”Remezcla.com

Kelly McFarling

Homegrown and haunting, Kelly McFarling’s voice spirals powerfully over a bed of oldtimey instrumentation. She is from Atlanta GA, where she learned to sing in church choirs and baseball stadiums, and she learned to write from the stories of Flannery O’Conner and Toni Morrison. She has since wandered out to the West coast where she can be found in the back rooms of San Francisco bars Banjo plucking and singing Siren songs dubbed ‘original rhythm and bluegrass.’ Her music is inspired by hard truths and transitions with bold honest lyrics and sophisticated melodies that remain with you long after the song if over.  Songs to be taken whole heartedly, preferably outside of the shirt on sleeves. The grass is blue, the moon is shiny. Drink up Darlin, its homebrew.–
Sioux City Kid

Not for the weary at heart, but always for the broken-hearted. We are all ramblers. These seven just wish to provide music for the trip.

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Saturday, March 5, 2011 – Public Works Presents – Mission United:

What does a night club have in common with SFSMILES? 
A lot, as it turns out, which is why we are currently forging a unique and symbiotic relationship with one.
 

Public Works Presents
Mission United:
“A party celebrating all things Mission”

Saturday, March 5th 8 pm – 2 am

  Public Works presents an 8 hour fundraiser celebrating the melting-pot neighborhood,
San Francisco’s Mission district.
Cherry-picking some of the best in music, performance, art, fashion and food,
Mission United brings the sights and sounds of our favorite ‘hood under one roof.

Proceeds of the event to benefit:
Dr. Rick/ SF General Hospital
Psychiatric Department Volunteer & Rehab Services

Root Division
SFSMILES

 

* For $5 admission, FREE FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS (between 8pm and 10pm) click “attending” on Facebook! *

Like SFSMILES, Public Works is committed to the San Francisco community, and regularly donates a portion of their proceeds to various local non profits, in addition to assisting them with promotions and events.  They have asked SFSMILES for ideas, help connecting with local charities, and occasional support for charitable events at their venue.  Of course we are thrilled to help, as Public Works already has a huge following, which means not only more visibility for SFSMILES,  but increased public awareness of the many clients we serve. Watch out for upcoming SFSMILES donation drives and fundraisers, brought to you by Public Works! 

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Saturday, February 26 and Spring/Summer Preview – Blue Skies Coming Our Way!

Greetings!

Pleased to share a preview of what the Songbird Festival Presents will be bringing into full bloom.

A few things in the creative planters:

Three more shows in the Music to Freak to Series co-presented with Con Brio at Amnesia. – RSVP Here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=166700050032076

Kamp Americana a four month series at various venues featuring and co-presented with KAMP CAMILLE as the anchor for shows at various venues with local luminaries The Stairwell Sisters, Toshio Hirano, the smart combo Slim Jenkins and more! Kamp Americana Begins Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Red Devil Lounge and continues through out the city with a birthday bash BBQ/show for Ms. Momo on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at El Rio. Check Out The Group and Pick Up Fun Americana Music Facts This Spring – http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_181205278584231

Indie-Cine-Shack a four month series in collaboration with Nara Denning will be a pairing of local film from dark to light and many hues on the SF Scene Cine Shack with live music. May 2011 through August 2011.

Founder Ms. Momo in addition to keeping the wheels in the sky that keep on turning behind the scene moving will be continuing to put out Local Slice Recommendations and will also be collaborating with Rupa Marya of Rupa and The April Fishes in 2011 to help get the word out on Independent Art and Media Resources and will be organizing a few panel discussions starting mid March – Stay tuned.

On the Purple slice a Prince Party with Special LA Weekend Guest is in store for July or August.

Also looking for folks to help get an SF chapter of www.booksthroughbars.org/ going on ideally by Mid September through November for the Third annual Songbird Festival Presents 4-5 Week Visual and Performance Art Series.

Also we are always looking for help w/ all sorts of Songbird Festival behind the wings stuff like: flyering, press releases, show reviews & documenting, writers to do guest blogs, general word spreading, newsletter formatting, website and social media bling, artists & graphic design skills for flyers, etc. in exchange for tix to shows, helping get the word out about your projects, providing space for tabling for community events at our shows… thanks in advance for any assistance!

This Weekend:

Con Brio and Songbird Festival Present: Music To Freak To
A Monthly Saturday Night Soulstice

Amnesia
853 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 970-0012
www.amnesiathebar.com

21 and Over

Event – 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

$7-10 sliding scale
www.songbirdfestival.org
www.thebandconbrio.com

The second installation of the Music To Freak To Saturday Night 4 month concert series at Amnesia, featuring the best in the Bay Area’s soul, funk, blues, roots, folk, rock and more! To support Con Brio’s release of their debut album “From The Hip”, the band played a veritable headlining tour of San Francisco in 2010, with spots at Bottom of the Hill, Cafe Du Nord, Red Devil Lounge, Boom Boom Room, Elbo Room, Amnesia and many more. For 2011, they plan to settle into a 4-month long residency at the hippest spot in the Mission, and have teamed with the Songbird Festival to put together a series of concerts to showcase the best emerging artists in the Bay Area and beyond. With a rotating cast of local musicians sitting in on Con Brio’s sets, and talented and diverse opening and closing acts each night, you will never know exactly what to expect at this party.

What the press is saying about Music To Freak To:
http://www.eastbayexpress.com/ebx/con-brio-with-spirit/Content?oid=2241549

Saturday, Feb 26, 8PM
Kelly McFarling – www.kellymcfarling.com
Con Brio – www.thebandconbrio.com
Ben Flax – www.music.benflax.com

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