The Neighborhood Concert Hall
Since 1981, SF Live Arts at Cyprian’s (formerly Noe Valley Music Series) has earned a reputation as one of the most diverse and innovative music/performance series in the Bay Area.
The series has garnered praise for its programming of nationally and internationally known musicians (many who’ve won Grammys, Academy Awards, Mac Arthur “Genius” Grants and Guggenheim fellowships) and Bay Area performers of the highest quality. Founded by jazz flutist, Larry Kassin, SF Live Arts depends on grants and donations to bring their special blend of international and local musical talents to San Francisco.
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SF Live Arts RETURNS to ST. CYRPIANS, for two performances featuring The Black Feathers & Meredith Edgar
Saturday, September 29, 8pm at 2097 Turk St., San Francisco, CA
THE BLACK FEATHERS
The Black Feathers, made up of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler first became aware of the magic between them while collaborating on several musical projects, becoming The Black Feathers and life partners in 2012.
Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands. Their music quickly draws the interest of listeners, but it is the stage chemistry that will keep them riveted.
The Black Feathers have been spreading their wings across the US. They have performed at Philadelphia Folk Festival, AmericanaFest, Juan de Fuca Festival, and Summer of 2022 at The Kate Wolf Festival and Mile of Music. They return for a limited tour to some of their favorite series on the west coast of the US this Fall. With Angel Dust & Cyanide released 8.2022 and Where We Are released in Sept 2023 they have new tunes And stories to share with the audience.
MEREDITH EDGAR
Meredith Edgar is a San Francisco-based singer-songwriter. With smoky-sweet ethereal vocals, she’s been said to have “the voice of a chain-smoking angel.” Her songs are a haunting, melodic mix of passion and melancholy, seamlessly blending the styles of folk, Americana, and jazz into a unique form.
For the health and safety of our performers and audience members, we recommend wearing face masks for all attendees.
tickets: $20 advance / $25 at the door
https://www.squadup.com/events/sf-live-arts-presents?legacy=0
info at: web: https://www.sflivearts.org
Facebook: sflivearts@cyprian’s
email: sanfranciscolivearts@gmail.com
Doors & box office open at 7:30PM
Thank you to all our friends who have been so great about coming to our concerts and supporting us and all the extraordinary performers we’ve presented throughout these many years.
We hope you’re staying safe and healthy.
As you probably know, with all the health issues going on we adopted a wait and see attitude, not wanting to do any performances until it was safe. We’re happy to report that last June we had a very successful concert with ROVA and Social Stutter sax quartets. While being careful, in the coming year we hope to have some of the performers we’ve had to cancel, like Trance Mission, Ancient Future & Noah Gundersen, along with others we love, like David Jacobs-Strain, Diana Gameros, Van-Anh Vanesssa Vo, Mahsa Vahdat, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott , Kitka and many more.
In 2021 Covid prevented us from celebrating the 40th Anniversary of our concert series, so we’re hoping to put together a 40+2 celebration in the new year. With that in mind, we’re also planning on doing some shows back at the Noe Valley Ministry (our original venue!) as well as at our home venue, St. Cyprian’s Church.
It’s been a rough time for many musicians, artists and arts organizations as well. The touring landscape has changed with fewer venues available. All but the most well known performers are struggling. We recommend buying the music of artists you’ve seen at our series whenever possible.
Speaking of artists we’ve featured in the past, we would like to congratulate Molly Tuttle on her well deserved Grammy nominations and wish her the best of luck.
We remain steadfast in our efforts to continue our series as well and need your donations to help us. We’re also asking that you consider other worthwhile organizations, whether they provide food, storm relief, other necessities, or support the arts.
So, please give generously to those other organizations if you are able and, if you can, please support us too.
We look forward to seeing you and hearing some great music at our venues this year!
Take Care & Stay Safe,
Larry Kassin & the SF Live Arts crew
If you would like to donate, you can do so two different ways:
- Online using PayPal
- If you wish to mail a check, please send your tax-deductible donation to:
San Francisco Live Arts
PO Box 862
Fairfax, CA 94978
As they say in Ireland, any little helps. Thank you for helping to keep the power of music alive!