Jazz manouche from an eight-piece band

It's been a while since our Meetup group has seen the excellent band Barrio Manouche in its fully expanded form or been to the Pinnacle Path backyard concert series - so we're overdue for both!

This band combines the instrumentation and signature of jazz manouche with modern jazz, flamenco, and Latin-American rhythms in a wide-ranging repertoire of adaptations and original compositions.

The full Barrio Manouche group consists of:
Javi Jiménez - Guitar and vocals
Ross Howe - Guitar
Cyril Guiraud - Saxophones & caxixi (percussion)
Magali Sanscartier - Violin, vocals and percussion
Luis Jiménez - Cajon and percussion
Ivan Rondon - Bongos, vocals and flute
Gary Johnson - Upright and electric bass
Fanny Ara - Dance, palmas, castanets and vocals

COST: $20 online or at the door. General admission seating, on folding chairs. Buy your own tickets. If you want guaranteed seating, purchase advance tickets. (All proceeds go to the musicians.)

TICKET LINK:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barrio-manouche-2026-tickets-1987464849867?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

ADDRESS: 1 Pinnacle Path, Berkeley

VENUE NOTE: This is a long-running Berkeley house concert series with amphitheater style seating among the redwoods. TIP: Dress in layers for the changing weather!

FOOD & DRINK: I don't believe anything is provided at the venue other than perhaps water. Folks may bring their own food or drink to enjoy during or before the show (but note that there is no bathroom access).

MOBILITY NOTE: Attendees must go up an outdoor staircase to access the concert site.

TRANSIT OPTIONS: The concert site is located about 2 miles from the downtown Berkeley BART station or the North Berkeley BART station - so attendees who typically rely on mass transit may want to book a ride-share from BART or get a ride from BART from a fellow Meetup attendee.

PARKING is a challenge in the immediate area. Allow extra time to find a spot if you're driving to the concert venue's neighborhood.

HOW TO FIND ME: Look for me at the concert site at about 4:30 p.m. (a half hour before showtime). I'm about 5 feet tall, WF, with short salt & pepper hair and glasses (see photo with Meetup profile). Also, I'll send my phone number to RSVPers prior to the event.

AUDIO/MORE INFO: https://www.barriomanouche.com/music/