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.
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.”
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.
Baiana blessings by the Bay with BrasArte’s Lavagem
Alessandro Penezzi is part of a dazzling roster of artists performing at BrasArte’s 14th annual SF Brazilian Day & Lavagem, one of Berkeley’s signature community events.
Peruvian brass band La Patronal makes its West Coast debut
“We have a saying: Without music, there's no party,” says percussionist Erico Minaya, a founding member of Lima’s La Patronal, which performs at Ashkenaz on Thursday.
Playing Berkeley: Ed Reed and Sam Priven, veteran cat and young lion
There's a wealth of great music coming up, including jazz singer and master balladeer Ed Reed, 24-year-old saxophonist Sam Previn, HowellDevine and the Freight Fiddle Summit.
Experiencing Fantasy (Studios) with Jemal Ramirez; other gigs to go to
Drummer Jemal Ramirez is orchestrating a farewell, multi-musician session Monday at Fantasy Studios. Also recommended: House of Faern at CJC and Hamilton de Holanda at the Freight.
Alan Hall gets visual and Emy Tseng spreads her wings
Drummer/composer Alan Hall and vocalist Emy Tseng both perform this weekend at the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley.
Getting Extra Nappy with Howard Wiley in Berkeley
The most prodigious Bay Area saxophonist of his generation and the funk and soul-infused Extra Nappy play a rare East Bay gig Saturday night at the California Jazz Conservatory.
