Duygu & Friends joins Orkestar Seyir for a dance party Thursday night at El Rio!

Featuring belly dancers Nicole Maria and Maleah Rose, and special guest Joey Friedman on alto saxophone!

$20, no one turned away

Seyir (pronounced say-YEAR) plays Balkan-rock fusion inspired by Tallava --a Romani music genre.
Seyir means “journey”. We aim to bring the Tallava sound to US dance floors.

Buy tickets here!
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/orkestarseyir/2196930

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Local community brass fanfares, FZ (Fanfare Zambaleta), are excited to host this coming Balkan Sundays, May 24. Bring your “axes” to join on tunes you know and dancing shoes to enjoy the middle of a long weekend.  Ivan Velev will be teaching a dancer refresher at 7:30. Music at 8 until 10:30. Join the village: dance on the horo/kolo/oro line dance, free-style it, be merry, or a wall flower. Note, after this Balkan Sundays, we’ll be taking a break until the Fall. Be sure to check bayareabalkan.com to stay in the loop!

Fanfare Zambaleta (zambaleta = crazy street party with music) is an eight piece Balkan Brass band specializing in spirited music of the Serbian, Macedonian, Bulgarian, Greek and especially the Romani people. Combining a love of the classic brass bands of the past with the modern sounds coming out of the Balkans, Fanfare Zambaleta brings an irresistible blend of old and new to get you dancing! They've learned from some of the greats including Demiran Ćerimović, Džambo Aguševi Orkestar and Nizo Alimov (of Kočani Orkestar) and are now embarking on a new journey to write original tunes inspired by their deep love of the music.

Join us for the debut show of Kaimera, a thoughtfully crafted ensemble, led by Ryan Feldthouse on oud, violin and bouzouki, and Jesse Torre on flamenco guitar.

Their music is a fusion of Balkan, Flamenco, Greek, and Turkish influences, creating a layered and beautiful soundscape. With a balance of precision and spontaneity, Kaimera offers an immersive musical experience—perfect for special events, where their performance invites the audience to listen closely and connect.

This show will also feature local dancer Chantal, performing Raqs Sharqi and Fusion Bellydance styles to a couple of tunes.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door general admission; $15 for students/low-income individuals. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8.
We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

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Rebetika night returns! Join the Disciples of Markos for another evening of old school Greek classics and obscurities from the 1930s.

Soak up some hash den vibes with us in El Cerrito (Just 10 minutes from Berkeley via I-80). Ouzo available at the bar!

No cover, but $10 suggested donation please.

Dmitri Mavra - Bouzouki
Gregory Jenkins - Vocals and Baglama
Jenette Sellin - Guitar and Accordion
Jordan Ruyle - Tzouras and Guitar