July 2009
Wednesday, July 1
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Manring Kassin Darter
Performing "chamber music for the new millennium," Manring Kassin Darter
has been astounding audiences for the last ten years with amazing chops,
quiet soul and diverse compositions. Referred to by some music critics as
“the world’s most sophisticated jam-band,” the group features three of the top
virtuosos on their respective instruments. With two gold records, over 200
albums recorded and multiple Grammy nominations to his credit, bass
phenom, Michael Manring has been hailed as "a master of the fretless bass
without rival” by Guitar Club Magazine. Bass Player Magazine recently named
him Bass Player of the Year and he is scheduled to perform at various Guitar
Hero Concerts this summer. Dazzling pianist, Tom Darter's compositions
have drawn praise from Elliott Carter, Aaron Copland and Karel Husa and, as
one Chicago newspaper put it, “Darter’s music makes one leap for joy!”
Music critics have compared Larry Kassin's flute playing to Rahassan Roland
Kirk, Hubert Laws and Paul Horn. He has performed with artists ranging
from Bobby McFerrin, and Vienna Teng to Ray Manzarek & Michael McClure
and runs the Noe Valley Music series at the Noe Valley Ministry in SF. While
listeners can hear echoes of jazz, rock, classical, folk, avant-garde and world
music in their performances, the net result is music that tears down stylistic
walls and refuses to be compartmentalized.
Wednesday, July 1
6pm – 8pm
Sopranos of Union Square
Students of San Francisco Conservatory of Music are venturing out of the
classroom to sing the classics. Come enjoy this special performance and
listen to these upcoming stars fill the plaza with their magnificent voices.
Sunday, July 5
2pm- 4pm
Tango in the Square
Celebrate life ... dance tango! There will be free introductory lessons in
milonga, tango & vals (tango waltz). With open dance floor and performances
every first Sunday of the month, June through October.
Wednesday, July 8
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Mad Karma
Mad Karma is a 5-piece, original rock band hailing from the East Bay of
Northern California. With over 50 years of collective stage experience, the
guys are known for their personable and appreciative fan interaction.
Members have shared the stage with Sammy Hagar, Brad Gillis, opened up
for Blue Oyster Cult and continue to do their best to raise money for a variety
of charities. For more information, please head to www.myspace.
com/madkarmaband or check out the guys on Facebook under Mad Karma.
Wednesday, July 8
6pm – 8pm
Crosscut Band
Crosscut, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, plays a unique mix of vintage
blues and rock, along with original music, to create a sound that is all its own.
Their musical influences include early Delta Blues, Memphis and Chicago
Electric Blues, Soul from STAX and Motown, 50's Rock & Roll, 60's and 70's
Rock, and Jazz.
Saturday, July 11
Show Starts at Dusk
Film Night in the Park: Manhattan
Enjoy one of the best cinematic masterpieces of all time under the stars at
Union Square Park. Union Square will play host to Film Night in the Park two
nights during the summer.
Sunday, July 12
2pm – 4pm
RAWdance
After a successful performance in 2007 and 2008’s Jewels in the Square
series, RAWdance returns bringing highlights from their upcoming home
season. They will again take over Union Square, in the bustle of the city's
commercial heart- lifting, throwing, turning, sweating- check it out!
Tuesday, July 14
6pm- 8pm
Moonalice
According to the legend, Moonalice is bringing its heady brew of roots, rock,
rhythm and blues to Union Square for an afternoon of spirited music,
peppered with ample doses of improvisation and surprise. Moonalice is a
band of seasoned players exploring new musical territory with a passion. G.
E. Smith (Saturday Night Live, Bob Dylan), Barry Sless (Phil Lesh & Friends,
David Nelson Band), Pete Sears (Jefferson Starship, Rod Stewart), Ann &
Roger McNamee (Flying Other Brothers), and Jim Sanchez (Dr. John, Boz
Scaggs) turn their collective body of experience, ace musicianship, great
songs, and love of adventure into live performances as distinct as they are
compelling. Don't miss it!
Wednesday, July 15
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Nice Guy Trio
The award winning Nice Guy Trio is Darren Johnston on trumpet, Rob Reich
on accordion, and Daniel Fabricant on bass. Together, they create a sound
that is both intimate and reflective of their contrasting yet complimentary
musical backgrounds, and always with an emphasis on spontaneity. In
concert they navigate through a uniquely diverse collection of original
compositions and songs from folk traditions all around the globe, from jazz to
klezmer to Balkan dance forms, to calypso and beyond. The Nice Guy Trio
has played venues big and small, from Jazz at Chez Hanny and the Café
Royale, to The Great American Music Hall and the Yerba-Buena Garden
Festival. Last fall they completed an exciting residency at the Red Poppy Art
House, the "Root Exchange," which featured the playing and compositions of
a different guest artist alongside the trio each month. Guests included
clarinetist Ben Goldberg, Sameer Gupta on tabla, electric-guitarist John
Schott, and more. The series culminated in a nine-piece finale concert at the
De Young Museum. A second season of this series will begin in June at the
Community Music Center in San Francisco's Mission district, on the first
Friday of each month. Guests will include internationally celebrated pianist
Myra Melford, Arabic percussion master Faisal Zedan, singer/songwriter
Katie Stephan, and more.
Wednesday, July 15
6pm- 8pm
Salsa in the Square
featuring Edgardo Y Candela
Union Square will be home to some of the great Salsa talent in the Bay Area.
Salsa in the Square brings you some of the best salsa bands to dance to!
Introductory dance lessons start the night followed by an open dance floor
with live music. Don’t miss!
Sunday, July 19
2pm- 4pm
Comedy on the Square
Comedy on the Square presents an afternoon of fun filled magic, juggling,
comedy, variety arts and more hosted by the Bay’s favorite comedy host Tony
Sparks. The performers will include Magician RJ Owens (who has performed
the Edinburgh Fringe Festival) , Comedy Juggler “Frisco Fred” Anderson (who
has performed at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the Montreal Just
for Laughs Festival), Comedienne Lynn Ruth Miller (who has performed at
the San Francisco Porch Light Festival, Brighton Fringe Festival and
Edinburgh Fringe Festival).
Wednesday, July 22
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Villa Sinfonia
The Villa Sinfonia Foundation is dedicated to developing string musicians of
all ages and abilities, through the performance of chamber music and
chamber orchestra music, assisted and coached by professional musicians.
Wednesday, July 22
6pm – 8pm
Lindy in the Square
The Swing Dancers will turn back the clock and infect the Square with dance
fever the fourth Wednesday of every month from May through September.
Introductory dance lessons will be followed by an open dance floor. Bring a
partner or come and meet new people!
Sunday, July 26
2pm – 4pm
Dance-A-Vision
Dance-A-Vision Entertainment based in Oakland,CA , under the Direction of
Carla Service uses dramatic choreography and the freedom of freestyle
dance to engage and entertain their audience. Delivering a dynamic mix of
dance styles, the Dance-A-Vision dancers both youth and adult will leave you
breathless and happy.
Wednesday, July 29
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Diego’s Umbrella
Diego’s Umbrella is the original Spanish Surf Mexican Gypsy Pirate Pop
Band from San Francisco. Together for over seven years, the band creates
music that will make you smile, weep, ponder, and dance.
Wednesday, June 29
6pm – 8pm
Paul Green School of Rock
The Paul Green School of Rock Music, SFCA is the local branch of the
Nationally acclaimed Music School recently depicted in the Documentary,
"Rock School." It is the original performance based, interactive music school
for kids ages 8-17. We proceed from the belief the best way to learn to do
anything is by doing it. School of Rock, SFCA performs regularly throughout
the city of San Francisco.
Wednesday, July 1
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Manring Kassin Darter
Performing "chamber music for the new millennium," Manring Kassin Darter
has been astounding audiences for the last ten years with amazing chops,
quiet soul and diverse compositions. Referred to by some music critics as
“the world’s most sophisticated jam-band,” the group features three of the top
virtuosos on their respective instruments. With two gold records, over 200
albums recorded and multiple Grammy nominations to his credit, bass
phenom, Michael Manring has been hailed as "a master of the fretless bass
without rival” by Guitar Club Magazine. Bass Player Magazine recently named
him Bass Player of the Year and he is scheduled to perform at various Guitar
Hero Concerts this summer. Dazzling pianist, Tom Darter's compositions
have drawn praise from Elliott Carter, Aaron Copland and Karel Husa and, as
one Chicago newspaper put it, “Darter’s music makes one leap for joy!”
Music critics have compared Larry Kassin's flute playing to Rahassan Roland
Kirk, Hubert Laws and Paul Horn. He has performed with artists ranging
from Bobby McFerrin, and Vienna Teng to Ray Manzarek & Michael McClure
and runs the Noe Valley Music series at the Noe Valley Ministry in SF. While
listeners can hear echoes of jazz, rock, classical, folk, avant-garde and world
music in their performances, the net result is music that tears down stylistic
walls and refuses to be compartmentalized.
Wednesday, July 1
6pm – 8pm
Sopranos of Union Square
Students of San Francisco Conservatory of Music are venturing out of the
classroom to sing the classics. Come enjoy this special performance and
listen to these upcoming stars fill the plaza with their magnificent voices.
Sunday, July 5
2pm- 4pm
Tango in the Square
Celebrate life ... dance tango! There will be free introductory lessons in
milonga, tango & vals (tango waltz). With open dance floor and performances
every first Sunday of the month, June through October.
Wednesday, July 8
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Mad Karma
Mad Karma is a 5-piece, original rock band hailing from the East Bay of
Northern California. With over 50 years of collective stage experience, the
guys are known for their personable and appreciative fan interaction.
Members have shared the stage with Sammy Hagar, Brad Gillis, opened up
for Blue Oyster Cult and continue to do their best to raise money for a variety
of charities. For more information, please head to www.myspace.
com/madkarmaband or check out the guys on Facebook under Mad Karma.
Wednesday, July 8
6pm – 8pm
Crosscut Band
Crosscut, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, plays a unique mix of vintage
blues and rock, along with original music, to create a sound that is all its own.
Their musical influences include early Delta Blues, Memphis and Chicago
Electric Blues, Soul from STAX and Motown, 50's Rock & Roll, 60's and 70's
Rock, and Jazz.
Saturday, July 11
Show Starts at Dusk
Film Night in the Park: Manhattan
Enjoy one of the best cinematic masterpieces of all time under the stars at
Union Square Park. Union Square will play host to Film Night in the Park two
nights during the summer.
Sunday, July 12
2pm – 4pm
RAWdance
After a successful performance in 2007 and 2008’s Jewels in the Square
series, RAWdance returns bringing highlights from their upcoming home
season. They will again take over Union Square, in the bustle of the city's
commercial heart- lifting, throwing, turning, sweating- check it out!
Tuesday, July 14
6pm- 8pm
Moonalice
According to the legend, Moonalice is bringing its heady brew of roots, rock,
rhythm and blues to Union Square for an afternoon of spirited music,
peppered with ample doses of improvisation and surprise. Moonalice is a
band of seasoned players exploring new musical territory with a passion. G.
E. Smith (Saturday Night Live, Bob Dylan), Barry Sless (Phil Lesh & Friends,
David Nelson Band), Pete Sears (Jefferson Starship, Rod Stewart), Ann &
Roger McNamee (Flying Other Brothers), and Jim Sanchez (Dr. John, Boz
Scaggs) turn their collective body of experience, ace musicianship, great
songs, and love of adventure into live performances as distinct as they are
compelling. Don't miss it!
Wednesday, July 15
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Nice Guy Trio
The award winning Nice Guy Trio is Darren Johnston on trumpet, Rob Reich
on accordion, and Daniel Fabricant on bass. Together, they create a sound
that is both intimate and reflective of their contrasting yet complimentary
musical backgrounds, and always with an emphasis on spontaneity. In
concert they navigate through a uniquely diverse collection of original
compositions and songs from folk traditions all around the globe, from jazz to
klezmer to Balkan dance forms, to calypso and beyond. The Nice Guy Trio
has played venues big and small, from Jazz at Chez Hanny and the Café
Royale, to The Great American Music Hall and the Yerba-Buena Garden
Festival. Last fall they completed an exciting residency at the Red Poppy Art
House, the "Root Exchange," which featured the playing and compositions of
a different guest artist alongside the trio each month. Guests included
clarinetist Ben Goldberg, Sameer Gupta on tabla, electric-guitarist John
Schott, and more. The series culminated in a nine-piece finale concert at the
De Young Museum. A second season of this series will begin in June at the
Community Music Center in San Francisco's Mission district, on the first
Friday of each month. Guests will include internationally celebrated pianist
Myra Melford, Arabic percussion master Faisal Zedan, singer/songwriter
Katie Stephan, and more.
Wednesday, July 15
6pm- 8pm
Salsa in the Square
featuring Edgardo Y Candela
Union Square will be home to some of the great Salsa talent in the Bay Area.
Salsa in the Square brings you some of the best salsa bands to dance to!
Introductory dance lessons start the night followed by an open dance floor
with live music. Don’t miss!
Sunday, July 19
2pm- 4pm
Comedy on the Square
Comedy on the Square presents an afternoon of fun filled magic, juggling,
comedy, variety arts and more hosted by the Bay’s favorite comedy host Tony
Sparks. The performers will include Magician RJ Owens (who has performed
the Edinburgh Fringe Festival) , Comedy Juggler “Frisco Fred” Anderson (who
has performed at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the Montreal Just
for Laughs Festival), Comedienne Lynn Ruth Miller (who has performed at
the San Francisco Porch Light Festival, Brighton Fringe Festival and
Edinburgh Fringe Festival).
Wednesday, July 22
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Villa Sinfonia
The Villa Sinfonia Foundation is dedicated to developing string musicians of
all ages and abilities, through the performance of chamber music and
chamber orchestra music, assisted and coached by professional musicians.
Wednesday, July 22
6pm – 8pm
Lindy in the Square
The Swing Dancers will turn back the clock and infect the Square with dance
fever the fourth Wednesday of every month from May through September.
Introductory dance lessons will be followed by an open dance floor. Bring a
partner or come and meet new people!
Sunday, July 26
2pm – 4pm
Dance-A-Vision
Dance-A-Vision Entertainment based in Oakland,CA , under the Direction of
Carla Service uses dramatic choreography and the freedom of freestyle
dance to engage and entertain their audience. Delivering a dynamic mix of
dance styles, the Dance-A-Vision dancers both youth and adult will leave you
breathless and happy.
Wednesday, July 29
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Diego’s Umbrella
Diego’s Umbrella is the original Spanish Surf Mexican Gypsy Pirate Pop
Band from San Francisco. Together for over seven years, the band creates
music that will make you smile, weep, ponder, and dance.
Wednesday, June 29
6pm – 8pm
Paul Green School of Rock
The Paul Green School of Rock Music, SFCA is the local branch of the
Nationally acclaimed Music School recently depicted in the Documentary,
"Rock School." It is the original performance based, interactive music school
for kids ages 8-17. We proceed from the belief the best way to learn to do
anything is by doing it. School of Rock, SFCA performs regularly throughout
the city of San Francisco.
Jewels in the Square
Season Calendar 2009
Season Calendar 2009
