John Erlich - 1-25-2010 at 12:35 PM
Greetings oud fellow oud freaks,
Yemeni singer and oudist Abdul Rahman Al-Akhfash will be performing in Oakland, California on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.
I had never heard of him before picking up the flyer at "Oasis," our great new Arabic market. Here is a YouTube video of him:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk8doPpjI48&feature=related
I have no idea how much it costs, but would love to go if possible. I also don't know whether he's performing solo or with an ensemble.
Peace,
John
John Erlich - 1-25-2010 at 12:47 PM
Ooops! File & size was too big! Here is the flyer:
John Erlich - 1-28-2010 at 05:38 PM
I called the promoter today. He's sold 150 tickets, but needs to sell 100 more or he may cancel the event. If you are interested, please call him by
Sunday.
Tickets are $30 without dinner, $50 with. Food will be "gourmet" Indian/Pakistani.
Instrumentataion will be singer/oud, keyboard, and two percussionists.
Peace,
John
littleseb - 1-29-2010 at 03:11 AM
This is great, I would def go if i was in America!
I love Abdul Kahman....I have many of his cassettes!
ibn sina - 2-2-2010 at 04:10 PM
Hi John,
What number did you call? I tried to call the number on the poster 510-821-1758 and didn't get anybody.
I'm thinking of coming, but have to know if tix are available.
Thanks, Kiki
John Erlich - 2-2-2010 at 09:18 PM
Hi Kiki,
I called the number on the flyer--the same one. It's the cell phone of Habib, a young Yemeni-American who is organizing the event. Maybe try again?
Don't forget the time difference on the West Coast.
All the best,
John