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Coming to San Francisco

Source: Bay Improviser Calendar.

Saturday, June 29

Sat 6/29 5:00 PM Center for New Music [55 Taylor St SF]
Join us for a laid-back album release party for Giacomo Fiore’s Lost Horse Wash Drone, recorded last spring while in residence at the Lou Harrison House, and featuring music for guitars and electronics in just intonation, with field recordings from Joshua Tree National Park. Giacomo will perform the entire work as well as share some stories from his process in conceiving and recording the pieces; light refreshments will be provided.

Sat 6/29 7:00 PM Rhythmix Cultural Works [2513 Blanding Ave Alameda, CA 94501]
Prepare to be mesmerized by the captivating musical stylings of Afro-Brazilian American vocalist Kenya Moses. Blending cultures, genres, and languages with her enchanting voice, she is a true musical nomad.

Sat 6/29 8:00 PM Audium [1616 Bush St. SF]
Red Clay Sound Haus will present their work-in-progress “Magnolia Mojo |side.a|” during a limited, six-show series at Audium, June 20-29.

Sat 6/29 8:00 PM The Lab [2948 16th St SF]
Brutal Sound Effects

Sunday, June 30

Sun 6/30 7:00 PM West Oakland Sound Series [2201 Poplar Street Dresher Ensemble Studio Oakland]
TALES END is a new improvised music group fronted by ROVA Saxophone Quartet’s Larry Ochs featuring some of the best improvisers in the Bay Area, with Kyle Bruckmann (electronics), Darren Johnston (trumpet), Lisa Mezzacappa (bass), and Kjell Nordeson (percussion).

Sun 6/30 8:00 PM The Back Room [1984 Bonita Ave Berkeley]
John Schott’s Actual Trio

Wednesday, July 3

Wed 7/03 8:00 PM Luggage Store Creative Music Series [1007 Market Street SF]
Outsound Presents @ Luggage Store Gallery All the Names, Pet the Tiger

Thursday, July 4

Thu 7/04 7:00 PM Wyldflowr Arts [809 37th St Oakland]
THURS JULY 4 (7PM) ROOTSTOCK ARTS @ WYLDFLOWR:
NORA FREE LIBERATION QUARTET (FEAT. DAVID BOYCE)

Thu 7/04 9:00 PM Madrone Art Bar [500 Divisadero St San Francisco]
The UNITED BRASSWORKER’S FRONT
Darren Johnston, Henry Hung – trumpet
Danny Lubin-Laden, Alan Williams – trombone
Luke Kirley – tuba
Jordan Glenn – drums

Thu 7/04 9:30 PM Madrone Art Bar [500 Divisadero St, San Francisco]
United Brassworkers Front

Friday, July 5

Fri 7/05 7:00 PM Medicine for Nightmares [3036 24th St SF]
Other Dimensions in Sound; Kanoko Nishi/David Boyce Duo featuring Paige Starling Sorvillo Movement

Fri 7/05 8:30 PM The Lab [2948 16th St SF]
Horse Lords + Evicshen + Foreign/Domestic

Saturday, July 6

Sat 7/06 6:00 PM Sound & Savor [24th and Adeline Streets Oakland]
Howard Wiley and Masumoto Peach Menu (Vegan)
Another 4 course peach menu featuring the incredible fruit from our friends at the Masumoto Family Farm! Peaches and Jazz!


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