If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Berkeley. From Latin American music to jazz, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.
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Édessa & Agapi Mou - Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal
From the event description:
The Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal at the Starry Plough presents Édessa & Agapi Mou. Edessa captures the passion and vitality that is at the heart of Balkan music. This often rambunctious band plays the intricate time signatures and highly ornamented modal music that is characteristic of the Balkans with authority and joy.
When: Friday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m.
Where: The Starry Plough Pub, 3101 Shattuck Ave.
Price: $15
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Fiesta Internacional with DJ José Ruíz
From the event description:
DJ José Ruíz is back at La Peña. Get ready to dance to a variety of rhythms from Latin America and around the globe. Thanks to the generosity of DJ José Ruíz, proceeds from this event will go towards getting a new sound system for the lounge. Even if you can't attend, you can make a donation.
When: Friday, Dec. 13, 8:15 p.m.- Saturday, Dec. 14, midnight
Where: La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave.
Price: $4.44
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Stu's End of Year Showcase
From the event description:
Stu Allen’s annual End-of-the-Year Showcase is a uniquely Ashkenaz experience: Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia music as jumping-off points for Allen’s jamming bands. The ever-innovative guitarist and singer Stu Allen rallies his talented community of fellow music explorers for this four-night run.
When: Friday, Dec. 13, 9-11:59 p.m.
Where: Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave.
Price: $18 (Student Tickets); $18 (General Admission-Advance). More ticket options available.
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Humanistic
From the event description:
Humanistic is a jazz-fusion group dreamt up by Vince Khoe, a composer and keyboardist. The group plays an eclectic mix of funky jazz influenced by Return to Forever, Herbie Hancock, Earth Wind & Fire and Pat Metheny.
When: Sunday, Dec. 15, 4-6 p.m.
Where: The Back Room, 1984 Bonita Ave.
Price: $10 (Student with ID); $15 (General Admission)
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