Ancient Future in Concert
Alternate Reality Concert from the Ancient Future, June 12, 2021
"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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2023-2024 Concert Dates of Ancient-Future.Com Records Artists
- Saturday, May 20, 2023, 4 PM, Ancient Future with Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar), Ferhan Qureshi (tabla), and Mariah Parker (santur), Himalayan Fair, Live Oak Park, 1300 Shattuck Ave., North Berkeley, CA 94709. Free to the public.
- Sunday, June 11, 2023, 3 PM, Mariah Parker (composition, piano, santur) and Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar), Fairfax Festival, Redwood Stage, Fairfax, CA 94930. Free.
- Sunday, September 10, 2023, 2 PM, Mariah Parker's Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble with Paul McCandless (sax), Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar), Kash Killion (bass), and Brian Rice (percussion), Flower Piano, Zellerbach Stage, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94122. Buy Tix.
- Saturday, November 11, 7:00 PM, Meeting of Acoustic Minds with Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar), Shenshen Zhang (pipa), and Mark Kostrzewa (acoustic guitar), Oddfellows Hall, Ocean View Lodge 143, 526 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. Adm: $40 donation supports Youth Services and other programs of the Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows. Reservations available beginning Sept. 29.
- Sunday, April 21, 2024, 4 PM, Ancient Future with Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar), and Shenshen Zhang (Chinese pipa), Old St. Hilary's Landmark, 201 Esperanza St., Tiburon CA 94920. Tix: $25, $20 seniors and under 18, $5 more at door. Ticket link coming soon.
Alternate Reality Concerts from the Ancient Future
While waiting for in person events to be safe and economically viable, Ancient Future embarked on a series of Alternate Reality Concerts announced in the Ancient Future Times. The very first Ancient Future Alternate Reality Concert with musicians performing together in real time occurred on June 12, 2021! We hope to add more shows as we raise funds through donations to pay for them.
- 2023-2025, Dates and Times TBA, Ancient Future (Performers TBA), Zoom. To sign up for a concert from the comfort of your couch, simply send your email address to info@ancient-future.com. Put "Alternate Reality Concert" in the subject. You will receive a Zoom link shortly before the event. Donations accepted.
- Custom Private Online Concerts by Ancient Future Members. If you are interested in scheduling a private online solo concert by a member of Ancient Future, please email info@ancient-future.com.
- June 12, 2021, 3:30 PM PST/ 6:30 PM EST, Ancient Future Trio Live with Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar), Frank Martin (keys), and Aditya Kalyanpur (tabla), YouTube. Sponsored by Jhankar with the support of the Ohio Arts Council. Free!
- February 12, 2021, 7:30 PM PST, Matthew Montfort Online Birthday Concert, Zoom. Donations accepted. Facebook Event.
Concert Posters (TBA)
Radio (TBA)
Archived Podcasts
- Thursday, May 2, 2019, Dr. Ramzi Salti and DJ Salah feature Ancient Future on Arabology on KZSU 90.1 FM, Stanford. They discuss the Ancient Future 'World Without Walls' Reunion Concert at the San Francisco International Arts Festival (May 26 at 5 PM) and play some music. The segment runs from 11:00 through 13:37. Listen to the archived show at https://soundcloud.com/arabology/a131#t=11:00
- Sunday, February 10, 2019, Matthew Montfort is interviewed on Frequency Uplift on KXSF.FM, San Francisco, about Ancient Future's 40th Anniversary. Listen to the archived show at kxsf.fm/frequency-uplift-podcasts.html.
- Sunday, August, 16, 2015, Matthew Montfort is interviewed on Curtain Call on KRCB, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Host Charles Sepos chats first with Pacifica String Quartet violist, Masumi Per Rostadt. Next, world guitar pioneer Matthew Montfort talks about his musical life and about his world fusion group, Ancient Future.The interview ends with a preview excerpt of a soon to be released live concert featuring Vishal Nagar (tabla), Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar), and Jason Everett (bass). Listen to the archived show at feeds.feedburner.com/KRCBCurtainCall or on iTunes.
- Friday, January 10, 2014, Matthew Montfort is interviewed on Curtain Call on KRCB, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Host Charles Sepos chats first with Chinese pipa virtuoso Wu Man. Next, author Nick Bantock talks about his latest book. Finally, World guitar pioneer Matthew Montfort previews his performance with renowned Indian tabla virtuoso Vishal Nagar. Listen to the archived show at feeds.feedburner.com/KRCBCurtainCall or on iTunes.
- Thursday, October 21, 2010, Matthew Montfort and Mariah Parker performed a live studio performance and interview on Bryan Chandler's show on KUSF, San Francisco, CA 94117. Listen to the archived show at kusf-archives.com.
- Thursday, April 1, 2010, WorldStreams with Dari interviewed Matthew Montfort and Mariah Parker, WorldStreams.org. Permanently archived online at WorldStreams.org.
- Thursday, January 14, 2010, Matthew Montfort performed a live studio performance and interview on Bryan Chandler's show on KUSF, San Francisco, CA 94117. Listen to the archived show at kusf-archives.com.
Support the Concerts
Due to decades of arts cutbacks, for quite some time many of the presenters most supportive of world fusion music have suspended operations or reduced the number of events in their seasons. This trend accelerated in the current political climate, and then the pandemic hit us. For our 45th season, we need your help more than ever to replace lost operating income caused by over two years of most concerts being cancelled due to COVID-19 and the reduced artist fees that became the norm when venues reopened. More info.
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Private Events
Ancient Future also performs at weddings, corporate events, parties, etc. The booking page has all the information you need to schedule an engagement. We also offer virtual performances for online events. If you are interested in scheduling an online performance, please email info@ancient-future.com.