Posts Tagged ‘the new parish’
New Parish offers concerts and, now, curry
Late night bites can soon be a reality for anyone who purchases a ticket to a New Parish show.
Read MoreDirtwire’s “trans-global” music fills up The New Parish
Dirtwire, led by Bay Area musicians Evan Fraser and David Satori, fused their eclectic beats with the recorded voice of the late Siberian throat singer Kongar-ol Ondar in peformance at The New Parish.
Read MoreThe Nightcap: Playing bocce ball Uptown at Make Westing
The Nightcap is a series that features a favorite Oakland drinking establishment every Friday afternoon. This week, it’s Make Westing, the newest bar to open in Uptown.
Read MoreRords of the Froor brings a drunk breakdancing battle to Oakland
It was the first time the Seattle-based dance battle called “Rords of the Froor” had come to the Bay Area and a sign on the door spelled out the goal of the evening: “Drunk Break Dancing Competition.”
Read MoreThis weekend in Oakland
Community events and activities for the weekend of February 4 – 6. Got an event we didn’t know about? Please add it in the comments!
Read MoreFolk hero Bert Jansch plays Oakland
On Thursday, historic musician Bert Jansch headlined an intimate concert at the New Parish nightclub in downtown Oakland. Jansch’s music blends acoustic folk, traditional Irish and Scottish music with some blues and jazz. He is thought of as one of the world’s most influential folk guitarists and music greats such as Neil Young, Nick Drake and Jimmy Page have covered his songs.
Read MoreThe New Parish joins the Oakland music scene
Off of 19th and San Pablo in downtown Oakland lies an unassuming two-story building; if it’s a quiet night, the only giveaway that something is going on inside is a big bouncer with an ear-piece standing out front and a small black and white sign that says “The New Parish.” But inside, the New Parish is Oakland’s newest music venue.
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