Ancient Future in Concert

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"Ancient Future is a rare kind of band that might simultaneously aggravate purists, confound New Age dilettantes, seduce skeptics, and dazzle just about everybody else. Delicious compositions, intricate arrangements, crisp playing and impeccable production put these ambitious voyagers in a league of their own." –Derk Richardson, SAN FRANCISCO BAY GUARDIAN

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2010 Confirmed Public Concert Dates of Ancient-Future.Com Records Artists

• 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: 1_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. Download concert poster: 2_28_10_don_quixotes.pdf. Facebook Event. 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.
• 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. Download concert poster: 3_27_10_timnatal.pdf. Facebook Event. Full Press Release.
• 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. Back by popular demand! Mariah Parker’s debut performance at Yoshi’s August 25, 2009, had a full house on a Tuesday night in a recession! Paid Attendance: 212, plus ticket giveaways on radio! Tix: $15. Info: Call 510-238-9200 or visit yoshis.com. Full Press Release.
• Friday, April 23, 8 pm, Spread Your Wings & Fly with Us, A Musical Journey featuring Montana Skies, Matthew Montfort of Ancient Future, and North African music by AZA, Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Tix: $12 advance/$15 door. Info: 805-547-0278. Download concert poster: 4_23_10_steynberg.pdf. Facebook Event. 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. Download concert poster: 4_30_10_bodybalance.pdf. Facebook Event. 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. Tix: $5 members; $10 general child; $12 general adult. Price includes admission to the museum. Info: 415-339-3900.
• Saturday, May 29, 3 pm, Ancient Future Trio, Himalayan Fair, Live Oak Park, 1300 Shattuck Ave., North Berkeley, CA 94709.
• Saturday, June 5, 12 noon, Ancient Future Duet featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar) and Ferhan Qureshi (tabla), Berkeley World Music Festival, Cafe Mediterraneum, 2475 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704. Free admission.
• 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. Facebook Event: Facebook Event. Full Press Release.
• 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.
• Friday, June 25, 7 to 9 pm, Ancient Future Duet featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, Godin Glissentar) and Mariah Parker (hammered dulcimer), Friday Night Concert Series at E Street Plaza, Downtown Davis, CA 95617. Free. Full Press Release.
• Saturday, June 26, 2 pm, Ancient Future Duet featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar) and Ferhan Qureshi (tabla), Petaluma Regional Library, 100 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma, CA 94952. Free. Info: 707-763-9801. Full Press Release.
• Wednesday, July 28, 8 pm, Ancient Future Duet featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, Godin Glissentar) and Mariah Parker (hammered dulcimer), The Waterfront Theater, 4211 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. Tix: $10 adv, $12 door. Doors open: 7:30. Info: 310-448 8900. Facebook Event. Download concert poster: 7_28_10_thewfr.pdf. Full Press Release.
• Thursday, July 29, 8 pm, Ancient Future featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, Godin Glissentar), Mariah Parker (hammered dulcimer), and Debasish Chaudhuri, California State Summer School for the Arts, Cal Arts Campus, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355. Open to CSSSA students only.
• Saturday, July 31, 8 pm, Ancient Future Duet featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, Godin Glissentar) and Mariah Parker (hammered dulcimer), The Fret House, 309 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA 91723. Tix: $15. $2 off if purchased a week or more in advance in person at the Fret House. Children under 12 years old half-price, under 3 years old free. $2 per order credit card service charge for tickets purchased online (www.frethouse.com) or by phone (626-339-7020). Facebook Event. Download concert poster: 7_31_10_frethouse.pdf. Full Press Release.
• Sunday, August 1, 7:30 pm, Ancient Future featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, Godin Glissentar) and Mariah Parker (hammered dulcimer), Friends of Swanirvar Los Angeles Benefit, Folly Bowl, 1601 E. Loma Alta Drive, Altadena, CA 91001. Tix: $20 suggested donation. Info and reservations: 714-572-3781 or 626-797-1670.
• Monday, August 2, 7:30 pm, Ancient Future Duet featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, Godin Glissentar) and Mariah Parker (hammered dulcimer), Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Tix: $12 advance, $15 door. Info: 805 965-8811 or visit www.yogasoup.com. Facebook Event. Download concert poster: 8_2_10_yogasoup.pdf. Full Press Release.
• Sunday, August 15, 6 to 8 pm, 63rd Indian Independence Day Celebrations with live Indian fusion music by Ancient Future Duet featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, Godin Glissentar) and Arshad Syed (tabla, santoor), Junnoon Restaurant, 150 University Ave., Palo Alto CA 94301. No cover for restaurant customers. Reservations recommended. Info: Call 650-329-9644, email oliver@junnoon.com, or visit www.junnoon.com. Facebook Event. Full Press Release.
• Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 6:30 pm and 8 pm, world music for guitar performance by Matthew Montfort with pre-show Dinner Percussion Playshop Party, Peña Pachamama, 1630 Powell near Union, San Francisco CA 94133. Tix: Guitar concert only or dinner percussion playshop party only: $12, $14 if no food is ordered. Both the guitar concert and dinner percussion playshop party: $20, $24 if no food is ordered. Peña Pachamama Special: Dinner entree, drink, dinner percussion playshop, and guitar concert: $39.95. Info: 415-646-0018 or visit http://www.penapachamama.org. Facebook Event. Download concert poster: 8_18_10_pachamama.pdf. Full Press Release.
• Wednesday, September 8, 9 to 11:30 p.m., Teja Gerken's Acoustic Guitar Showcase featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, Godin Glissentar), Teja Gerken (acoustic guitars), and Alan Perlman (acoustic guitars), Sleeping Lady Cafe, 23 Broadway, Fairfax, CA 94930. No cover. Info: 415-485-1182. Facebook Event.
• Friday, September 10, 5 to 6 pm, Ancient Future Arabic Fusion Quartet, San Francisco Opera Guild and Opera Association Gala Celebration Cocktail Reception for the Opera Ball 2010, City Hall, 400 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103. Info: 415-565-3204.
• Thursday, September 23, 8 pm, Thingamajigs Festival featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, Godin Glissentar), Pauchi Sasaki, Adam Fong, Gretchen Jude, NOHspace, 2840 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. Tix: $15 general $10 students/seniors (sliding scale). Reservations: Call 510-444-1322 or email reserve@thingamajigs.org.
• Saturday, September 25, 2010, 2 pm, Celtic Raga Program Featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, Glissentar) with Ferhan Qureshi (tabla), Rincon Valley Library, 6959 Montecito Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Free. Info: Call Anne Marie Murphy at 707-537-0162. Full Press Release.
• Friday, October 1, 2010, 3:30 - 6:45 pm, Ancient Future World Jazz Ensemble performance featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar), Mariah Parker (keyboard, santur), Kash Killian (bass, cello), and Ian Dogole (percussion), Sonoma County Harvest Fair, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95402. Adm: $6. Contact the Sonoma County Fair at 707-545-4200.
• Thursday, October 21, 2010, 7:30 pm, Natural Resonance Concert Series Presents Ancient Future Duet in House Concert, Natural Resonance Concert Series, House Concert @ home of Steve & Diane Leonoudakis, San Francisco CA 94117. Tix: $15 online and $20 at the door. Reservations email: Steve Leonoudakis at stepndi@gmail.com. Full Press Release.
• Saturday, October 23, 2010, 8 pm, Ancient Future, Trinity Chamber Concerts, Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana Street between Bancroft Way & Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704. Tix: $15 General, $10 Senior/ Disabled/ Student. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. To reserve a ticket call 510-549-3864. Full Press Release
• Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 7 pm, The Sonoma County Libraries Present Ancient Future In Concert Celtic Raga Program Featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar, Glissentar) with Ferhan Qureshi (tabla), Sonoma Valley Regional Library, 755 West Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476. Info: Call Stephan Buffy at 707-996-5217. Full Press Release.

Live Radio and Podcasts

• Thursday, January 14, 11 am, Matthew Montfort performs a 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.
• Monday, March 15, 5 pm, 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 pm, 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.
• Saturday, March 20, TBA between 5 & 7 pm, Gil Medovoy interviews Matthew Montfort, KDVS, 90.3 FM, streaming live online at www.kdvs.org, Davis , CA 95616.
• Sunday, March 28, 12 pm, Wimmin’s Music with Laura Testa interviews Mariah Parker, KKUP, 91.5 FM, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Live on the air. No webcast.
• Thursday, April 1, 7 pm, WorldStreams with Dari interviews Matthew Montfort and Mariah Parker, WorldStreams.org. Streaming live and permanently archived online at WorldStreams.org.
• Sunday, April 4, 11 am, Ancient Future duet with Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar) and Mariah Parker (santur), Please Stand By on KPIG, 1510 AM, streaming live online at www.kpig.com, Watsonville, CA 95076.
• Sunday, April 4, 2 pm, Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar) and Mariah Parker (santur),  Latin Quarter with Brett Taylor on KUSP, 88.9 FM, streaming live and archived for one week at www.kusp.org, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
• Sunday, April 4, 8 pm, One World in One Hour with Lars Bourne interviews Mariah Parker, KKUP, 91.5 FM, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Live on the air. No webcast.
• Sunday, April 4, 10 pm, Dean Suzuki interviews Mariah Parker on KPFA, 94.1 FM, streaming live online at www.kpfa.org, 1929 Martin Luther King Way, Berkeley, CA 94704.
• Friday, April 9, 1 pm, Avotcja interviews Mariah Parker on La Verdad Musical, KPOO, FM 89.5, streaming live online at www.kpoo.com, San Francisco, CA 94115.
• Friday, April 9, 5 pm , Hala Fauzi interviews Mariah Parker, KKUP, 91.5 FM, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Live on the air. No webcast.
• Monday, April 12, 3:20 pm, Brad Stone interviews Mariah Parker, KSJS, 90.5 FM, streaming live at ksjs.org, San Jose, CA 95192.
• Tuesday, April 13, 4:20 pm , Afrikahn Jahmal Davys interviews Mariah Parker, Bajaba on Jazzline on KKUP, 91.5 FM, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Live on the air. No webcast.
• Saturday, April 17, 11 pm, Doug Edwards interviews Mariah Parker on KPFA, 94.1 FM, streaming live online at www.kpfa.org, 1929 Martin Luther King Way, Berkeley, CA 94704.
• Thursday, April 29, 5 pm, Chris Towne interviews Matthew Montfort on Thursday Music Magazine, KVMR, 89.5 FM, streaming live online at www.kvmr.org, Nevada City, CA 95959.
• Wednesday, May 5, 2 pm PST/5 pm EST, Karmacaffe. Live webcast interview with Mariah Parker.
• Saturday, June 5, 4 pm, Matthew Montfort performs live and is interviewed by JoAnn Mar on Folk Music and Beyond, KALW 91.7 FM, 500 Mansell St., San Francisco, CA 94134.
• Sunday, June 20, 8:30 pm, Matthew Montfort performs live and is interviewed by David Sharp on Music International, KBBF, streaming live online at www.kbbf-radio.com, 4010 Finley Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95407.
• Tuesday, June 22, 2 pm, Matthew Montfort performs live and is interviewed by Marc Matheson on World Playground, KWMR, streaming live online at www.kwmr.org, 11321 State Route One #8, Point Reyes Station CA 94956.
• Wednesday, July 28, 6 pm, Eddie Becton interviews Ancient Future members Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar) and Mariah Parker (santur, keyboards) on The Jazz Journey, KXLU 88.9 FM, streaming live online at www.kxlu.com, One LMU Drive, Malone 402, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
• Sunday, September 19, 10 pm, Dean Suzuki interviews Matthew Montfort and other Thingamajigs Festival artists on KPFA, 94.1 FM, streaming live online at www.kpfa.org, 1929 Martin Luther King Way, Berkeley, CA 94704.

Concert Posters (pdf, click to download):

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Private Events

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Music Workshops and Classes

• January 1-3, 2010, 8:30 pm 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: Workshop alone: Regular Rate- $385. Friends of Esalen Rate- $335. With Bunk Bed Room: Regular Rate- $530. Friends of Esalen Rate- $480. With standard accommodations: Regular Rate-$670. Friends of Esalen Rate- $620. Standard accommodations are shared housing with two or three persons per room. Contact Esalen for other 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.
• March 18-20, 2011, 8:30 p.m. 3/18/2011 through 11:30 am 3/20/2011,World Music Workshop Retreat with Matthew Montfort , Esalen Institute, Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920. Cost: $360 to $695 depending on housing. Contact Esalen for housing options. Reservations: 831-667-3005. Reservations: 831-667-3005. Fax: 831-667-2724. Email: info@esalen.org. Download event poster: Esalen3-18-11.pdf (628 k). Full Press Release. Facebook Event.

• What you will learn if you attend one of the world rhythm workshops? Find out in this world rhythm training presentation of African, Balinese and Indian rhythm exercises. Increase your rhythmic skills by learning world rhythms! Taught by Matthew Montfort of Ancient Future, from his book Ancient Traditions -- Future Possibilities: Rhythmic Training Through the Traditions of Africa, Bali and India.

Private Lessons

Private lessons by Ancient Future leader Matthew Montfort are also available covering all of the material in the classes and workshops above as well as all styles of guitar.

Previous Years:

• 2009 Itinerary.
• 2008 Itinerary.
• 2007 Itinerary.
• 2006 Itinerary.
• 2005 Itinerary.
• 2004 Itinerary.
• 2003 Itinerary.
• 2002 Itinerary.
• 2001 Itinerary.
• 2000 Itinerary.
• 1999 Itinerary.
• 1998 Itinerary.
• 1979-1997 (see Ancient Future History)
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