Concerts and Classes by World Guitar Innovator, Matthew Montfort

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Concerts & Radio

Thursday, January 14, 11 am, live studio performance and interview on Bryan Chandler's show on KUSF, 90.3 FM, San Francisco, CA 94117. Listen to the archived show at kusf-archives.com.

Sunday, January 17, 7:30 pm, Soiree Celebrating Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, Godin Glissentar), Pena Pacha Mama, 1630 Powell near Union, San Francisco CA 94133. Tix: $12. Info: 415-646-0018. Download concert poster: 01/17/10 Pacha Mama.pdf (340 k). Full Press Release.

Sunday, February 28, 2 pm, World Fusion Mini-Fest with Four Shillings Short, Matthew Montfort, Walter Strauss & Mamadou Sidibe, Don Quixote's International Music Hall, 645 Sequoia Ave., Felton, CA 95018. Tix: $10 adv./$10 door. Children 16 & under free. Info/reservations: 831-603-2294. Full Press Release.

Saturday, March 6, 7 pm, Ancient Future Duet featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, Godin Glissentar) and Mariah Parker (hammered dulcimer), In the Mood for Food Dinner Concerts, Private Location, Oakland, CA 94607. Cost: $55. Limited space. Reservations required. For info or reservations, email phil@philipgelb.com or call 510-393-6096. Facebook Event. Full Press Release.

Monday, March 15, 5 p.m., Andrea Payton interviews Matthew Montfort on 'Beyond the Invisible' on The Voice 88.7 Cable FM, streaming live online at www.accesssacramento.org, Sacramento CA 95820.

Tuesday, March 16, 9:30 p.m., Avotcja Interviews Mariah Parker and Matthew Montfort on KPFA 94.1 FM, streaming live online at www.kpfa.org, 1929 Martin Luther King Way, Berkeley, CA 94704.

Sunday, March 21, 12 pm, Mezza & Tapas with Hala Fauzi interviews Mariah Parker and Matthew Montfort plus live performance, KKUP, 91.5 FM, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Live on the air. No webcast.

Saturday, March 27, 7 pm, Ancient Future Trio with Matthew Montfort, Mariah Parker (santur), and Joe Fajen (tabla, percussion), TimnaTal Music Presents at Village Homes Community Center, 2661 Portage Bay East, Davis, CA 95616. Tix: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Info: 530-867-1032 or email info@timnatalmusic.com. Full Press Release.

Thursday, April 1, 7 pm, WorldStreams with Dari interviews Matthew Montfort and Mariah Parker, WorldStreams.org. Streams live online. Archived one week later.

Sunday, April 4, 11 am, Ancient Future duet with Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, glissentar) and Mariah Parker (santur), Please Stand By on KPIG (1510 AM), streaming live online at www.kpig.com, Watsonville, CA 95076.

Thursday, April 15, 7 pm, Mariah Parker’s Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble featuring Mariah Parker (piano, santur), Paul McCandless (woodwinds, horns), Matthew Montfort (guitars), Kash Killion (bass, cello), Sameer Gupta (drums, tabla), Kuumbwa Jazz, 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Tix: $12 adv, $15 door. Call 831-427-2227 or email kuumbwa@kuumbwajazz.org. Full Press Release.

Monday, April 19, 8 pm, Mariah Parker’s Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble featuring Mariah Parker (piano, santur), Paul McCandless (woodwinds, horns), Matthew Montfort (guitars), Kash Killion (bass, cello), Sameer Gupta (drums, tabla), Yoshi's Jazz Club, 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607. Tix: $15 Info: Call 510-238-9200 or visit yoshis.com. Full Press Release.

Friday, April 30, 8 pm, Spanish Serenades, Meditative Maqams, and Reflective Ragas by Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, glissentar), Joe Fajen (tabla, percussion) and Anya Devi (Kathak and Flamenco dance), Body Balance Studio, 151 Mill St., Grass Valley, CA 95945. Tickets: $15 at the door. Children under 10 free. Info: 530-470-0350. Full Press Release.

Saturday, May 22, 11 am, Ancient Future Trio presents a Child's Journey in World Music, Bay Area Discovery Museum Fort Baker, 557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito CA 94965 557 McReynolds Rd., Sausalito, CA 94965. Tix: $5 members; $10 general child; $12 general adult. Price includes admission to the museum. Info: 415-339-3900.

Saturday, June 5, 8:15 pm, Guitar Summit featuring Teja Gerken, the San Francisco Guitar Quartet, and Matthew Montfort, Noe Valley Music Series at the Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St., San Francisco, CA 94114. Info: 415-454-5238.

Sunday, June 13, 9:30 pm, Ancient Future Duet featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, Godin Glissentar) and Mariah Parker (hammered dulcimer), 34th Annual San Francisco Free Folk Festival, Faith Petric Stage, Presidio Middle School, 450 30th Ave, San Francisco CA 94121. Free.

Classes

January 1-3, 2010, 8:30 p.m. 1/1/2010 through 11:30 am 1/3/2010,World Music Workshop with Matthew Montfort , Esalen Institute, Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920. Cost: $335 to $670 depending on housing. Contact Esalen for housing options. Reservations: 831-667-3005. Reservations: 831-667-3005, Registration Form: www.esalen.org/assetts/RezForm.pdf. Fax: 831-667-2724. Email: info@esalen.org. Download event poster: 01/01/10 Esalen Workshop.pdf (628 k). Full Press Release. Facebook Event.

January 19, 2010, Music Theory for Guitar with Matthew Montfort , ten Tuesdays from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Blue Bear School of Music, Fort Mason Center, Building D, San Francisco, CA 94123. Info: 415.673.3600.

March 3, 2010, Survey of World Rhythms Class with Matthew Montfort , eight Wednesdays from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm starting 3/3/2010, Zambaleta World Music and Dance School, 2929 19th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. All Zambaleta classes are free the week of March 1. Preregister by 2/15 for 25% off the cost of the full course. Cost: $112 ($101.25 for members). Info: 415.341.1333. Facebook Event.

March 3, 2010, Melodic Improvisation Through the Music of North India with Matthew Montfort , eight Wednesdays from 8:30 pm to 9:45 pm starting 3/3/2010, Zambaleta World Music and Dance School, 2929 19th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. All Zambaleta classes are free the week of March 1. Preregister by 2/15 for 25% off the cost of the full course. Cost: $112 ($101.25 for members). Info: 415.341.1333. Facebook Event.