Jenni and the Jerks

Live entertainment w/ Jenni and the Jerks TAKE BACK CHRISTMAS PARTY w/ Dotti Lux and Shame Shame (Rock/Doo Wop)
When: Tue, December 13
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5-10 s.s.
Details:
Jenni and the Jerks host “Take Back Christmas” or “Occupy Christmas”. Rockin’ 50′s-60′s doo-wop/soul band, Jenni and the Jerks (www.jenniandthejerks.com), will be hosting an all-out tacky-fantastic Christmas Pageant, including tinsel-topped burlesque by Dotti Lux and the Red Hot Burlesque girls (www.redhotsburlesque.com), original holiday tunes by Shame Shame (http://www.reverbnation.com/shameshame) and much much more! A portion of the proceeds benefit a local charity bringing holiday gifts to families in need in the Mission.

Jenni and the Jerks
www.jenniandthejerks.com
Jenni and Jerks is a San Francisco-based 50’s and 60‘s Doo-wop/Motown/Soul dance band. Complete with thick black eye-liner, snazzy suits and ties, Jenni and the Jerks turns out not only the sound, but the look and feel of the era. Our goal is to get you dancing—so do the Jerk!

ShameShame
http://www.facebook.com/Shameshamemusic

Dottie Lux

Dotti Lux and the Red Hot Burlesque girls
www.redhotsburlesque.com
What we say: Come with your sense of humor and get ready to ogle, hoot and holler. Every show features hot bods, pasties, outrageous costumes, a lot of humor and, of course, bumpin’ and grindin’! Red Hots Burlesque works with over 200 performers all over the country with acts ranging from the classic bump and grind to senseless sideshow stunts. We combine comedy and sex appeal for a distinct voice in Burlesque. Our show has been called “the most fun burlesque has to offer” and we work to make every event is a WOW of a show. Our show is typically an hour long and we have different performers on stage every week.[website]

Eric "Mogli" DeArathanha

La Veda ~ Epiphany Castro ~ Eric De Arantanha (Soul)
When: Sun, January 23
Time: 6pm
Cost: $8
Details:
Eric “Mogli” DeAratanha
http://www.myspace.com/mogliloop
http://www.soundcloud.com/dearatanha
Mogli is an acoustic multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter musician/composer with a knack for high tech sound gadgets. An organic synergy of acoustic instruments and electronic music technology carves vast spaces to open your mind and spirit. Some have called Mogli’s sets acoustic dreamtime journey music. Using instruments such as guitar, mandolin, banjo, kalimba, ethnic percussion, children’s toys and an cornucopia of bells and whistles (literally), beautiful found sound landscapes are created to make you smile and dance.
Good Feeling, uplifting, acoustic dreamtime journey music.

Epiphany Castro

8pm-9pm
Epiphany Castro

http://www.Facebook/epiphany.castro

http://www.epiphanyshouse.net

Epiphany Castro; was born and raised in Berkeley, California, she grew up in a rich environment which has its roots traceable to New Orleans. Surrounded by family members who were knowledgeable of music fundamentals, she began singing and performing at age 5 years of age in church. Epiphany began dancing and acting at age 7 in various schools. She studied theater arts at San Francisco state and began singing in local bands in the bay area. In 1985 thru 1988 she performed with the band, Shy Hand, whose most noted member was Dwayne Higgins of Toni Tonee Tony. From 1988 to 1994, she performed with the band, Riot Going On. Epiphany also performed as a session singer for various studios like David Bryson’s critically acclaimed Dancing Dog Studios. Writing Music mostly, she did a short stint in London appearing at many venues. After returning to the United States, she embraced the stage once again, playing local gigs in the Frisco Bay area until starting a family and concentrating on a teaching career.

“Soul flower” her first solo project, has become a favorite among avid fans of spoken word. In “Soul Flower”, she demonstrates her many influences like Billie Holiday, Lewis Taylor, and the legendary group; Earth, Wind and Fire. Her voice rings with truth and confidence, as the melodic lyrics entices the senses with a passion unique and eloquent.

This mother, loving wife, animal lover, child advocate, and teacher, express her emotional content in all her creations. Regardless of where the expansions of her talents and creations may take one, you will never feel alone with Epiphany’s cd “Soul Flower”….
“My eyes speak volumes of truth, as my voice speaks for all those who are miz-understood”…

La Veda • Photo by Israel

9pm-10pm
La Veda
http://www.myspace.com/lavedamusic
La Veda was born and raised in Miami, FL. She is a singer/songwriter/producer who just released her first CD “Sticky/Foreplay” on Harlem Station Recordings. Her sound could be summed up as Underground/Soul/ Lounge, with hints of Jazz. Her lyrics are sultry and enticing with memorable hooks to keep you humming well after listening,, La Veda has recorded with Tricky, Dana Byrd, Kimani Wilson, Charles Dockins, The Undah-Dub, CJ Burken,Trevor Goodchilde,N’Dinga Gaba, TheVision and Element for Titanz Entertainment, Cudda Brown, Line Noise, 418, Daniel Pinks, and Kenny”The Human Orchestra” Muhammad. Although new to the Bay area, the tastemakers are lending their ears to her sound.

RYP

RYP ~ Carmichael and the Frijalitas (Rock/Blues)
When: Tue, January 18
Time: 7pm
Cost: FREE
Details:
RYP
http://www.reneepadgett.com
http://www.myspace.com/ryp10
http://www.facebook.com/pages/RYP/111527968861152?v=wall
RYP’s music is a vehicle for Renee Yvan Padgett to sing about what’s on her mind and in her heart. With RYP, she has diverted from the straightforward funk approach and experiments with soul, pop and sometimes country musical styles. Her songs highlight her ability to sing very expressively in a multitude of styles. She writes the lyrics and music, records a demo at home, then works out the vocal and musical arrangements with the band. The band is made up of veteran San Francisco based musicians, including a 3 part horn section and also 3 backup singers. [myspace]

Carmichael and the Frijalitas

Bellrays

Live music w/ THE BELLRAYS ~ Carletta Sue Kay (Punk/Soul/Country)
When: Sun Sep 5
Time: 8pm
Cost: $10
Details:
The Bellrays
http://myspace.com/thebellrays
It goes without saying that singer Lisa Kekaula has a voice thats as big as her Afro, and powerful enough to strip paint off of a car, and that her male comrades are all black belts on their respective instruments. What REALLY impressed me about their performance was the sincerity and passion behind it. [myspace]

Carletta Sue Kay

Carletta Sue Kay
http://myspace.com/carlettasuekay
7″ release party
One of San Francisco’s most wonderfully…San Franciscan acts is Carletta Sue Kay! She’s been blowing up the underground scene here in SF. Carletta Sue Kay is a flouncy, dramatic gal who loves to sing gripping stories about her adoration for lads and her various heartbreaks. This is one talented gal who can sing her guts out! [ameoblog]

Fleeting Trance

“Named for the number of tracks, 17 is classic folksy, bluesy americana. What listeners might not expect is the occasional reggae influences that show up on some songs. The addition of reggae is a nice touch, and fits well with the band’s overall sound. Lyrics are entertainly messed up.”
Kirsty Evans East Bay Express 1/20/2010

Makeing Tents • image by Jean Yaste

Live music w/ Makeing Tents

When: Wed Jan 13
Time: 7pm door; 8pm show
Cost: $5
Details:

Makeing Tents
http://www.myspace.com/makeingtents

Blood and Sunshine

Live music w/ Blood and Sunshine

When: Wed Jan 13
Time: 7pm door; 8pm show
Cost: $5
Details:

Blood and Sunshine
http://www.myspace.com/bloodandsunshine
electro shoegaze soul

Blood and Sunshine was conceived in the death of a dream. James Brennan, a house-music producer who’s inspiration had gone, abandoned his long held ambition to be a successful dance music DJ. After a short period of mourning came a long period of woodshedding whereby James rebuilt the songwriting and performing muscles that had atrophied from years of neglect. (cue exhilarating music: montage of James hunched over a guitar in a broken down apartment, interspersed with the open mics of San Francisco. Enter: Joseph)

Joseph Macrino came through the door at Lennon Studios where James was prepping what would eventually become Blood and Sunshine’s first EP. Joseph liked what he heard. More importantly, he liked James. James liked Joseph too. And so, a musical friendship began. [taken from the bowels of their myspace]