Sake with Anthony Brown and anxiety with Ian Carey
The drummer, composer, bandleader and sake lover will perform with a stripped-down quartet version of his Grammy-nominated Asian American Orchestra.
Andrew Gilbert writes a weekly music column for Berkeleyside. Andy, who was born and raised in Los Angeles, covers a wide range of musical cultures, from Brazil and Mali to India and Ireland. A Berkeley-based freelancer, he contributes features on jazz and international music to numerous publications, including the San Jose Mercury News, Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, Seattle Times and Los Angeles Times. His column covering the Bay Area dance scene, Dance Card, runs monthly in the Contra Costa Times. And his CD reviews air regularly on KQED’s “California Report.”
Treasures from Mali with Orchestra Gold; Ben Goldberg’s Archimedes Lullaby
Recommended: Mariam Diakité and Orchestra Gold which is devoted to the surging, horn-driven sound that made Mali a creative force; and clarinetist Ben Goldberg premieres a new evening-length work.
Clara Blume, from Vienna with love
The singer/songwriter performs Friday at the California Jazz Conservatory’s Rendon Hall on a double bill with the excellent Bay Area band, Negative Press Project.
Benny Green and Toshi Reagon, bright spirits at the Freight
Berkeley's own Benny Green makes his Freight debut on Sunday.
The secret history of Berkeley soul
AgapéSoul derives its essence from a house on Grant Street.
These are the droids you’re looking for: Awesöme Orchestra and Palette-Swap Ninja in Berkeley
These inventive performers seized 2 beloved cultural touchstones, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Star Wars, and warped the very fabric of the universe. They play Saturday in Berkeley.
Drummer Allison Miller raises the Boom (Tic Boom)
Catch drummer, composer and bandleader Allison Miller with her sextet, Boom Tic Boom, at the Freight & Salvage Wednesday; plus: two other recommended gigs.
A powerful voice from Mali, Fatoumata Diawara
The captivating singer/songwriter, guitarist, actor and activist Fatoumata Diawara plays Berkeley Sunday. Plus: more recommended gigs.
The Ukranian group, DakhaBrakha, brings the party
There will be some great performances in Berkeley this weekend including by DakhaBrakha, by the Brazilian-born Berkeley High alum, Ian Faquini, and the klezmer trio Veretski Pass.
It’s a good Old Time in Berkeley
The 15th Annual Berkeley Old Time Music Convention unfolds Sept. 26-30 around Berkeley, including at Freight & Salvage and Ashkenaz, but a lot of the action takes place off stage.
Freight & Salvage celebrates its 50th; invites the city to musical block party
Peter Williams, the program director, is diversifying the type of music being performed beyond Americana. He has tapped into the Bay Area's deep pool of Afro-Caribbean music.
Celebrating soul with Linda Tillery in Berkeley
Celebrating her 70th birthday, Linda Tillery is taking over Freight & Salvage Friday and Saturday with a far-flung roster of guest artists.
