May 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sylvestris Quartet — Friday, May 25 This month we’re pleased to host the Sylvestris Quartet. We heard them for the first time at last year’s SF Chamber Music Day and were blown away by their talent and creativity. Their programs are unlike most...
Apr 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Rita Hosking Northern California’s own Rita Hosking sings of forest fires, culture clash, demolition derbies, the working class, and hope. From NPR to the BBC, and concerts in Europe and North America, Rita moves audiences around the world with her stories in song...
Mar 18, 2018 | Past Performance
Sean Watkins & The Bee Eaters — Sunday, April 1 The Bee Eaters combine the fine details of chamber music, the velocity and high spirit of bluegrass, and the melodic resourcefulness of pop music. This band has a unique American sound. Grand National Fiddle...
Mar 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Lowest Pair — Saturday, March 17 The Lowest Pair (Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee) have performed at Fifth Street more than any other band. Kendl helped start the house concerts here almost twenty years ago, and she’s still one of our favorites....
Jan 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Paper Wings — Saturday, March 10 Paper Wings is a new, old-fashioned acoustic duo: Emily Mann and Wilhelmina Frankzerda. These two young artists have been deeply immersed in the West Coast music scene for most of their lives. They’ve joined forces to...
Jan 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Friction Quartet — Saturday, January 20 Is there anything the Friction Quartet can’t do? Whether it’s pieces they’ve commissioned or standard string quartet repertoire, Haydn, John Adams or a Lady Gaga cover, they excel at it all. Their versatility puts...
Dec 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Western Centuries — Friday, January 5 The sound of roots music mavericks Western Centuries sits at the crossroads of country band, early R&B and the spirit of The Band. Three lead vocalists, careful harmony and witty lyrics, the music introduces a...
Dec 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Aviary Players — Saturday, December 16 Just in time for the holidays, we’re thrilled to be presenting the Aviary Players, an international group of chamber musicians currently based in San Francisco. Founded by bass player Megan Adie, with...
Nov 19, 2017 | Past Performance
Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms might be two of the finest traditional musicians in America. Their sound is a throwback to the heyday of rural American dance-hall music. NPR says, “If they had been born in 1930, the two Portland musicians would be pop stars.” But Caleb...
Nov 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Mick McAuley is an Irish musician, composer and songwriter, his music rooted firmly in the tradition of County Kilkenny. From his work as a long-time member of SOLAS, to playing for STING in his Broadway Production “The Last Ship,” he has established a...
