Lots of women singer/songwriters (many of them frequent Rose Street performers)
at this awesome festival!
FABULOSA Fest 2010, Women's music festival in Petaluma: July
16-18th, 2010, Info. at www.Fabulosafest.com Music, workshops,
crafts, swimming, good food, healing practitioners
Rose Street founder Irina Rivkin will offer a live-looping demo on
Sunday July 18, 10-11am as well as
performing around 2:30 or 2:40pm on Saturday July 17.
See you there! Due to lack of use (getting less than one call a month), the Rose Street infoline (510-594-4000 ext MUS) will be de-activated starting June 11.
Most folks are using the webpage, so this will be the way to communicate show information.
For booking Irina Rivkin & the Rose Street Harmony Tours at your venue, please call 510-857-7562.
For other contact information, please see the Contact page.
Thanks!
June 17, Thursday, 7:30pm
Anne Weiss plus special guest Andrea Prichett
at Rose Street House of Music
www.rosestreetmusic.com
1839 Rose Street (near MLK) Berkeley CA
Suggested donation $10-20, 5-9 for low income
No fragrances/perfume please
For info on Anne Weiss:
www.anneweiss.com
http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=61344
Compelling lyricist and powerful vocalist/guitarist/pianist, performing acoustic blues and funky folk with gospel influences. Has been described as a mix of Joni Mitchell and Aretha Franklin with Bonnie Raitt and Janice Joplin thrown in. Known for humor and striking stage presence.
To volunteer at the show (volunteers get in free!), please call Anne directly at 914-924-2574 or 503-232-1720.
"Raise the Roof!"
Singer Songwriter Extravaganza
to Benefit the Grassroots House Collective
In this unique collaboration, some of the East Bay's finest female singer/songwriter's will join together to present their songs with new arrangements, interpretations and spontaneous inspiration. Anything can happen when this many gifted musicians come together to support each other and a precious political- community center like Grassroots House!
Featuring:
Marca Cassity, Shelley Doty, Rachel Garlin, Green & Root, Maggie Forti, Andrea Prichett, Irina Rivkin, Emily Shore, With Deb Lane on percussion and Jean Dusablon on bass!
Join us for this sunny Sunday afternoon house concert. Refreshments will be served
Sunday June 6th
3pm (doors open at 2:30)pm $15-25
2022 Blake Street (near Shattuck Ave.)
For tix contact: Brown paper Tickets
More info: www.grassrootshouse.org
I’m happy to announce that on May 15, I’m giving birth to … a video. Some of the awesome crew members from “The Inappropriate Show” will be helping me with a live-performance video I’d love to invite you to join the live studio audience for the taping! Your energy and enthusiasm inspires me, so I’d love to share this experience with you. It’s free for the audience, and I’ll even serve some yummy homemade piroshki and blini (mushroom crepes), along with chocolate, before the taping starts (no food in the studio though)
RSVP required (when you RSVP I’ll send some more relevant info). Please email irinarivkin(at)yahoo(dot)com
Join the live studio audience for the taping of “Irina Rivkin Live”!
Saturday, May 15, 1:30pm
Berkeley Community Media
2239 Martin Luther King Junior Way
fragrance-free event
It’ll go until 3 or 3:30pm, and we ask folks to arrive on time and stay to the end, to minimize disruption.
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For info on the music (with all rhythms/harmonies performed live, on-the-spot, through live-looping), check out www.irinarivkin.com and/or one of the following links:
“Rise Up”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8sW_UnxOd4
“Stronger than Hate”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLn9kjyqetU&NR=1
Other Irina Rivkin performances & looping workshop:
05/22/2010, 3:45pm, Sacramento, CA, Harvey Milk Day rally, performing 3:45 to 4pm
I’d love to offer a house concert later that night – please email rosestbooking(at)yahoo.com if you’d like info on hosting one!
05/23/10 or 05/24/2010, Sunday or Monday 6:30pm, Berkeley, CA, Rose Street House of Music,live-looping workshop www.rosestreetmusic.com (tentative -- time/day depends on availability of participants)
05/28/2010, 8pm, Saratoga, CA, Blue Rock Shoot, 14523 Big Basin Way http://www.bluerockshoot.com/
Followed by South Bay mini-tour (to host a tour show email rosestbooking(at)yahoo(dot)com
peace&music, Irina
p.s. I’ve also applied to perform at the Lilith Fair talent search – the decision gets made based on votes and it would be a dream come true. To keep the show announcement, I didn’t post the instructions here, but for info on how to vote, please contact me at irinarivkin(at)yahoo(dot)com and I’ll send you instructions. If you do, I’ll also email you instructions for getting a free download of “Ya Eyo Lublu”, the Russian-Jewish-lesbian-émigré-coming-out-love-song. Thanks!.
4/2, Fri. 8pm Berkeley, CA
Rose St Harmony Tour kick-off concert at Rose Street House of Music
Live-looping OutMusic Awardee Irina Rivkin & soulful songwriter Jen Ambrose
www.rosestreetmusic.com
1839 Rose Street (near MLK)
(510) 594-4000 ext. 687 Suggested donation $10-20, 5-9 for low income
No fragrances/perfume please
www.irinarivkin.com & www.jenambrose.org
------Rose Street Harmony Tour April 2-11 in CA & OR------
Feel free to pass on to Northwest friends!
To host a show please email rosestbooking@yahoo.com
April 3, 8pm, 7:30 doors, Roseburg OR 97470
Benefit for and at UCAN Confidence Clinic
308 SE Jackson Street (541) 672-5392 www.ucancap.org
$10-20 no one turned away for lack of funds
April 4, 7:30pm, Detroit, OR
Breitenbush Hot Springs www.breitenbush.com 503.854.3320
April 6, 6pm, Portland OR
Mississippi Pizza
3552 North Mississippi Ave
(503) 288-3231 $5-10
+ special guest Anne Weiss
April 7 & 8 -- classroom presentations at OSU
April 8, 7-9pm, Corvallis OR
Concert at Pride Center 1553 SW A Ave.
Friday, April 9 Takilma (near Cave Junction) OR
Benefit for the Takilma Dome School and Women's Gathering
for info/time, please email Stephanie: foxonrocks@gmail.com
Saturday, April 10, 6-9 pm, Grants Pass, OR
Rogue Coffee Roasters
237 SW G St.
541-476-6134
www.roguecoffeeroasting.com $5
Sunday, April 11, 7pm, Mt. Shasta, California
The Flying Lotus
315 "A" S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (upstairs) (530) 926-0527
www.theflyinglotus.com $5-10
To host a house concert on on a future tour, please contact rosestbooking(at)yahoo.com
Thanks, and hope to see you soon!
-----Join the live audience for Irina’s performance video---
May 15, Saturday, 12:30-2:30pm,
FREE concert at Berkeley Community Media
no perfume please, no admittance after 1pm (when taping starts)
---Booking Agent position or internship ---
p.s. I’m looking for a 20% commission-paid booking agent -- please email rosestbooking(at)yahoo.com for info if interested. Thanks!
“Bobby McFerrin reminds me of you” Bodhi Goforth, house concert co-producer
March 13, Saturday, 8pm
Artemesia Black, Robyn Landis, & Celia Slattery
Rose Street House of Music
www.rosestreetmusic.com
1839 Rose Street (near MLK) Berkeley CA
(510) 594-4000 ext. 687
Suggested donation $10-20, 5-9 for low income
No fragrances/perfume please
Frequently compared to Richard Shindell, and the 2009 Grand Prize winner of
the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Robyn Landis is a prolific writer
whose depth, honesty, intensity, and masterful wordcraft, along with
wistful vocals and irresistible melodies, have earned her more than 45 songwriting honors since 2005.www.robynlandis.com
ArtemesiaBlack - alternative gothic swamp lullabies - a theatrical music duo juxtaposing sweet melodies and masterly guitar work to create a sound that is captivating and heartfelt.
http://www.myspace.com/artemesiablack
Singer Celia Slattery's original music weaves elements of jazz, pop and folk/rock with perceptive lyrics inspired by artists like Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and Richard Thompson. She will be appearing with Jane Potter on keyboard. http://www.celiaslattery.com
The 1/23 concert at Eth-Noh-Tec was videotaped by Duc Nguyen.
To see clips from this concert, of Irina Rivkin live-looping performance (harmonies and vocal rhythms all created live on-stage, using a loop station instrument), please see
"Rise Up": http://blip.tv/file/3133344 or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X6oPMwOytc
"Stronger than Hate": http://blip.tv/file/3133309 or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLn9kjyqetU&NR=1
Two Rose Street off-site collaborations coming up in Nevada City & South Lake Tahoe -- enjoy activities in the snow by day and music by night!
** February 20 Saturday Nevada City CA
Singing for Haiti - a benefit for relief efforts. Maren Metke, Irina Rivkin and friends
$10 suggested donation
North Columbia Schoolhouse
17894 Tyler-Foote Crossing Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
http://www.northcolumbiaschoolhouse.org
http://www.sakthifoundation.org/haiti
Links to music sites for Maren Metke:
http://www.myspace.com/marenmetke
www.youtube.com/user/MarenMetkeMusic
Links to Irina's music:
http://blip.tv/file/3133344
www.sonicbids.com/irinarivkin
Address: 14655 Applewood Lane, Nevada City, CA 95959 (please park on Applewood lane)
Date February 20th, 2010
Time 7-10pm
Suggested donation 5-10$
** 3/19-21 Women's Music & Snow Weekend in South Lake Tahoe
at Holly's Place in South Lake Tahoe!
Mention "women's music & snow weekend" to get the lodging special rates: $25-90 per night with 2 nights or more
$90 for a private room (45 per person double occupancy, sharing a large 2-person bed) or $25 per person "sleeping bag rate" (byo sleeping bag for either the living room or "Rainbow Room" community space)
Amenities include hot tub, rainbow room, cooking facilities, and 2 fenced acres for dogs to run around and play.
Dogs are $15 each per night, and must be well-behaved and not left unattended (dogsitting available).
Events include:
* Friday 3/19, 6-10pm: Wine welcome social, potluck, game-night, and jam in the "Rainbow Room"
* Saturday 3/20, 6pm potluck, 7:30pm concert with OutMusic Awardee live-looping-artist Irina Rivkin & TBA in the "Rainbow Room"
During the day there will be informal hikes, maybe snowshoeing or x-country skiing
Space at this rate is limited: please call (530) 544-7040 early to reserve (pref. by 2/19).
www.hollysplace.com
If you'd like to help with carpool coordination, please email irinarivkin(at)yahoo(dot)com (otherwise everyone would be on their own to drive or find carpools)
Note: Due to allergies, performer request that dogs not be in the Rainbow Room during the concert
February 17, Wednesday, 7pm
Live-looping workshop/clinic at Rose Street House of Music with Live-looper Irina Rivkin
Learn to use the loop station for live-looping to multiply your voice, guitar and/or other instrument -- we'll discuss timing harmony-layering rhythm & lead & get hands-on (or foot&mic-on) practice using the loop station -- limited to 8 (so that everyone gets to loop) $25-55
For info email rosestbooking(at)yahoo(dot)com or call 510-857-7562.
For an example of live-looping, please see the link to video in the news entry below
We're looking for a booking agent / tour publicist for the Rose Street Harmony Tours. For info on this commission-paid position, please email rosestbooking(at)yahoo(dot)com
Hi everyone,
Lots of great multi-artist shows coming up, including off-site collaborations and an on-site Rose Street House Concert
2/12 Concert at Rose Street House of Music, featuring 4 amazing artists: Anne Heaton, Rachel Efron, Audrey Ryan, and Katherine Peck
2/13 Off-site Collaboration -- Irina Rivkin featured in a women's "Works in Progress" with other female performers (and maybe you -- there will be an open mic). Artists can also audition for Rose Street by performing at the 2/13 open mic.
Also, check out the house concert article that just came out in the Chronicle
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/01/15/DDKR1B7RGB.DTL
Upcoming concert Details below:
*2/12, Friday, 8pm Anne Heaton, Rachel Efron, Audrey Ryan, and Katherine Peck at
Rose Street House of Music
www.rosestreetmusic.com
1839 Rose Street (near MLK) Berkeley CA
(510) 594-4000 ext. 687
Suggested donation $10-20, 5-9 for low income
No fragrances/perfume please
http://www.myspace.com/anneheaton
With her joyous spirit, warm voice and spacious piano playing, Boston-based singer-songwriter Anne Heaton has been called "more of a storyteller than Norah Jones and definitely in the same category as far as talent and vocal range" (Newspapertaxi.com).
http://www.myspace.com/kpeck
Mix the complex and fluid guitar rhythms of Michael Hedges, a bit of Ani DiFranco's edge, and a range of understated yet direct and soulful lyrics reminiscent of Doves, and you've got Berkeley-based singer songwriter Katherine Peck.
http://www.audreyryan.com
Quirky multi-instrumentalist, one-man-band singer-songwriter on tour from the east coast. “Ryan is like Joni Mitchell and Radiohead playing some kind of hybrid jazz music that -- and this is why her stuff is so good – just doesn't exist anywhere else.” -Leo Weekly (Louisville, KY)
http://www.rachelefron.com
"The voice is airy, plaintive, the sound, seemingly detached, but it isn't long -- about three notes will do it -- before Bay Area singer-songwriter Rachel Efron hooks you by the heart" -- David Weigand, San Francisco Chronicle
*Off-site Collaboration: Saturday, February 13 Valentine Party WORKS IN PROGRESS
+ An Open Mic for Women
SAN LEANDRO COMMUNITY CHURCH , 1395 Bancroft, San Leandro
Featuring Irina Rivkin – Outmusic Awardee Irina Rivkin’s compelling, powerful songs blend jazzy folk & rhythmic world music with an all-original sound influenced by her Russian heritage. She layers her poetic lyrics with rich textured harmonies, swirling with vocal percussive beats, all created live on-the-spot using her loop station instrument. www.irinarivkin.com. “hot, harmony-rich vocals…rhythm & sound would pass as a Russian Sweet Honey in the Rock.” Angela Page, Sing Out!
Special guests include the absolutely amazing poets Julia Vinograd Donna Lane and star pianist Shari Kline.
Free champagne and chocolate for every woman !
$7-$10 Admission includes a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $25 restaurant certificate.
6:30 - 7:30 Pot Luck! BRING YOUR FAVORITE FOOD TO SHARE!!
7:30 - 10:00 Performance!
Hosted by Feminist Author & Poet Linda Zeiser. Produced by Linda Zeiser & Carolyn Stull .
For information, contact Linda (510) 701-1022, ZeiserpoetMC@aol.com.
Works In Progress is a creative space for women's art: Poets, Musicians, Comediennes, and Performance Artists. All are encouraged to share their works, completed or evolving. We are scent free and wheel chair accessible.
If you will be performing original music at the open mic and wish for your performance to be considered as an audition for Rose Street, please let us know in advance.
To host a "Rose Street off-site collaboration" in your living room or other venue, please email rosestbooking(at)yahoo(dot)com
Rose St founder Irina Rivkin will offer a live-looping performance and participative experiential live-looping at "Bay Area's most innovative NYE for women", produced by Roke Noir
BLUE MOON PHENOMENON, New Year's Eve "Rejuvenation Ceremony & Dance Extravaganza"
Thursday, Dec 31, 2009 | 7 pm - 1 am Oakland
Fellowship of Humanity Hall & Garden, 390 27th St (at Broadway), Oakland
**For Women only | Smoke, Scent, Alcohol & Drug FREE | Wheelchair accessible
Tickets and info: http://www.rokenoirproductions.com/nye/press.htm
Please mention you heard about it from Rose Street / Irina
Come out to great music, and great food, for a great cause!
Dec. 11 & 12, Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm
“Rise Up”
benefit concerts for the severely cut Laney College CalWORKs Program, which helps low-income families rise up from poverty to self-sufficiency through community college education.
See flyer at http://www.rosestreetmusic.com/news.html
Featuring:
12/11
Irina Rivkin: live-looping OutMusic Awardee www.irinarivkin.com
Andrea Prichett of Rebecca Riots: fresh radical folk www.rebeccariots.com
Green&Root: perfectly spiced harmonies www.greenandroot.com
Ali Spickler: edgy introspective singer songwriter www.alispickler.com/home.html
Marca Cassity: Acoustic soul spirit songs www.marcacassitymusic.com
12/12
Shelley Doty: articulate passionate songwriter, masterful guitarist www.shelleydoty.com
Rachel Efron: straight from her Yoshi's debut www.rachelefron.com
Angie Evans: soulful folk-pop www.angieevans.com
Reggie Ginn: songs for the voiceless www.ReggieGinn.com
Rebecca Crump
Irina Rivkin: live-looping, harmony-rich rhythmic world-folk
At Rose Street House of Music
www.rosestreetmusic.com
1839 Rose Street (near MLK) Berkeley CA
(510) 594-4000 ext. 687
Suggested donation $10-99, 5-9 for low income
Donation checks can be made out to "Laney College CalWORKs Program"
refreshments include home-made Russian piroshki and blini, maybe also latkes!
No fragrances/perfume please
Rose Street is a volunteer-run house concert and musical community bringing out women's voices through poetic music of substance and depth. All genders are welcome as audience, volunteers, and back-up support for the artists we feature.
More about the artists:
12/11:
Outmusic Awardee Irina Rivkin layers her poetic lyrics with rich textured harmonies, swirling with vocal percussive beats, all created live on-the-spot using her loop station instrument.
“Bobby McFerrin reminds me of you” Bodhi Goforth, house concert co-producer
Andrea Prichett of Rebecca Riots performs fresh, radical folk with inspiring originals that blend an intense dedication to social justice with an irresistible, welcoming attitude and lots of humor.
Green and Root: Acoustic songfood, harmonic heart truths, well written tunes.
"The self expression is immense" - Sonoma's We the People
Long time Santa Cruz musician, Ali Spickler has been playing locally for over a decade. With her edgy, introspective style and soulful, haunting voice, Ali will share self reflective original music, as well as strategies for action on the political level.
12/12:
Shelley Doty: articulate passionate songwriter, masterful guitarist
"...the complete performer in her use of cranked up emotions in her singing, edgy rock energy and swinging jazz guitar rhythms." East Bay Express
Rachel Efron, straight from her Yoshi's debut, performs "utterly laid-back piano pop that sucks the tension right out of the room. Efron makes it sound easy but there's a reason so few artists get it right" -- Nate Seltenrich, East Bay Express
Angie Evans produce bold, funky, and soulful folk-pop that is thought provoking and tasty. One listen will leave you feeling liberated, motivated and full of positive energy.
Reggie Ginn's music tells a story to the listener and is able to evoke emotions buried deep in the soul.
Irina Rivkin, live-looping original world-folk (see more under 12/11)
“jazzy, and rhythmic...hot, harmony-rich vocals...rhythm & sound would pass as a Russian Sweet Honey in the Rock." Angela Page, Sing Out!
www.irinarivkin.com
About Laney CalWORKs:
The Laney CalWORKs Program “LaneyWORKs” serves students and their families by providing access to educational and career opportunities combined with an array of high-quality supportive student services and case management that enable students to complete their educational goals, find meaningful employment, and successfully transition into the workforce.
Please note: this is not an official Laney College event. It's sponsored and hosted by Rose Street House of Music in support of a Laney College program.
11/28/2009, 7:30pm, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA, Holly’s Place Irina Rivkin in concert at the beautiful Holly’s Place in South Lake Tahoe
http://www.hollysplace.com 1201 Rufus Allen Blvd. 800-745-7041 or (530) 544-7040 Thanksgiving weekend
Date TBA Live-looping workshop/clinic, Learn to use the loop station for live-looping to multiply your voice guitar and/or other instrument -- we'll discuss timing harmony-layering rhythm & lead & get hands-on (or foot&mic;-on) practice using the loop station -- limited to 8 (so that everyone gets to loop) For info email rosestbooking(at)yahoo.com or call 510-857-7562.
Irina Rivkin, OutMusic Awardee Indiegrrl Songwriting Contest winner (2 songs in the top-7) Music to Life Foundation Top 40 Finalist PeaceDriven Song Contest Semi-Finalist http://www.myspace.com/irinarivkin www.irinarivkin.com http://www.sonicbids.com/irinarivkin (including live concert video)
“jazzy, and rhythmic...hot, harmony-rich vocals... rhythm & sound would pass as a Russian Sweet Honey in the Rock." Angela Page, Sing Out!
“Bobby McFerrin reminds me of you” Bodhi Goforth, house concert co-producer
Come celebrate Halloween at Rose Street!
10/31/09, Saturday
7pm Halloween party, mingle, optional potluck and singles stickers, costumes optional
8pm Pamela Means performs at Rose Street House of Music
Emily shore opens
1839 Rose Street (near MLK) Berkeley CA
(510) 594-4000 ext. 687
requested no fragrances/perfume please
www.pamelameans.com
www.emilyshore.com
There will also be a costume contest with CD prizes!
