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
In the Ancient Future, sometimes fans only find out about the concerts after they are over. To avoid temporal displacement, visit the current concert schedule page often!
2006 Concert Dates
- January 13-23 India Tour, Indian Jazz mix featuring Pandit Habib Khan (sitar), Matthew Montfort, and many others:
- Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 pm, Tapadiaya Natyagruha, Aurangabad City, India.
- Friday, January 20, 9:30 pm Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha, Pune City, India.
- Saturday, January 21, 6:30 pm, Gateway of India, Mumbai City, India.
- Thursday, May 4, 8 pm, Ancient Future Guitar-Sitar Jugalbandi: Indian classical and fusion with Pandit Habib Khan (sitar), Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar), and Arshad Syed (tabla), Freight and Salvage, 1111 Addison Street , Berkeley CA 94702. Adm: $18.50 adv., $19.50 door. Half price youth tickets 16 years of age and under. Tickets available at the Freight Box Office, open daily from 12:00 noon - 7:00 pm, by mail order (send check and SASE to Freight at least 10 days before show date), at ticketweb.com, or charge by phone (866-468-3399).
- Friday, May 5, May 5, 2006, 8 pm Doors open at 7:30. Ancient Future Guitar-Sitar Jugalbandi: Indian classical and fusion with Pandit Habib Khan (sitar), Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar), and Arshad Syed (tabla), Cayuga Vault, 1100 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA. Adm: $15 adv/$18 door. Advance tickets at Gateways Books and Gifts (831-429-9600).
- Friday, May 19, 8 pm, Ancient Future Arabic Dance Ensemble, St Joseph's Cultural Center, 401 S. Church St., Grass Valley , CA. Adm: $15 at the door. Info: Sacred Music Events at 530 613-1865.
- Sunday, May 21, 2:30 pm, Ancient Future Arabic Dance Ensemble, Himalayan Fair, Live Oak Park, Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA. Contact 510-869-3995
- Saturday, July 15, 8 pm, Ancient Future Arabic Dance Ensemble, Benfit Concert for UCO Lick Observatory, Main Building Hall, Mount Hamilton, CA. Adm: $40 general seating, $100 preferred, $150 VIP. Tix: UCSC ticket office 831-459-2159 after May 2, 2006. Info: 408-274-5061, www.ucolick.org.
- Friday, July 21, 2006, 7:30 pm, Ancient Future Arabic Dance Ensemble, Friday Night Live, Outdoors, Downtown Cloverdale, Adm: FREE! Info: Cloverdale Arts Alliance: 707-894-4410, www.cloverdaleartsalliance.org.
- Saturday, July 29, 2006, 10:00 pm -4:00 am, Ancient Future Organic Trance Trio, ANON GALLERY, 285 9th St., San Francisco, CA, Suggestive Donations: $10 before 10:30, $15 - $20 after.
- Friday, August 25, 2006, 8 pm, Ancient Future Guitar-Sitar Jugalbandi: Indian classical and fusion with Pandit Habib Khan (sitar), Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar), and Arshad Syed (tabla), Future Studios, 30 Hozoni Dr., Sedona, AZ. Adm: $15 adv., $18 door. Tix: 928-282-9139. Ancient Future’s first ever appearance in Sedona.
- Saturday, August 26, 2006, 6:30 pm, Ancient Future Guitar-Sitar Jugalbandi: Indian classical and fusion with Pandit Habib Khan (sitar), Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar), and Arshad Syed (tabla), Pakistani Information and Cultural Organization, Independence Day Celebration Event: Diversity through Fusion, Sheraton Crescent Hotel, 2620 W Dunlap Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Tix: $60 for full event including dinner. Info: 480 515-2030 or email info@pakistaninformation.org.
- Sunday, September 17, 2006, 4:45-5:45 pm, Ancient Future Organic Trance Trio, Earthdance, Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville, CA.
- Friday, September 29, 2006, 8 pm, Ancient Future Arabic Dance Ensemble, Pangaea: The URI Roots Music Series, Edwards Auditorium, Upper College Road, University of Rhode Island, RI. Adm: FREE! Info: 401-874-2215.
- Saturday, September 30, 2006, 7:30 pm, Ancient Future Arabic Dance Ensemble, Kripalu Center, 57 Interlaken Road, Stockbridge, MA. Adm: $10. Tickets are available the day of performance via the Kripalu gift shop and front desk. Information: 1-800-741-7353.
- Sunday, October 1, 2006, 7:30 pm, Ancient Future Arabic Dance Ensemble, Alwan For The Arts, 16 Beaver Street, 4th Floor, New York NY. Adm: $15. Tix: 212-967-4318. info@alwanforthearts.org.
- Monday, October 2, 2006, 8 pm, Ancient Future Arabic Dance Ensemble, Passim Folk Music and Cultural Center, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge MA. Adm: $12. Tix: 617-492-7679 and online at www.clubpassim.com.
Previous Years:
- 2005 Itinerary.
- 2004 Itinerary.
- 2003 Itinerary.
- 2002 Itinerary.
- 2001 Itinerary.
- 2000 Itinerary.
- 1999 Itinerary.
- 1998 Itinerary.
- 1979-1997 (see Ancient Future History)
Reviewed: Summer of Love: 30th Anniversary CelebrationCurious about what Ancient Future sounds like? Download sound files of the group's music from the on-line catalog of Ancient Future recordings and books. Ancient Future isn't performing near you? Check out the booking information for hosting an Ancient Future concert or world rhythms workshop in your area.
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Workshops
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.
- Ongoing Tuesday evenings, starting March 2005, Blue Bear School of Music, Fort Mason Bld. D, San Francisco, CA. Contact: Blue Bear at 415-673-3600
What you will learn if you attend one of the workshops? Find out in this world rhythm training presentation of African, Balinese and Indian rhythm exercises, including MIDI and GIF file examples.
