Just wanted to let Nerelisin fans know about 2 upcoming shows that feature 2/3 of Nerelisin. Eliot and Sean are playing with Kervan, a 5-piece group specializing in Istanbul music of many varieties, from Istanbul folk songs, to sarki, to light classical instrumental pieces.

Fronting Kervan is Haluk Kecelioglu, on vocals and violin, and in addition to Eliot's 'ud playing and singing and Sean's percussing Kervan features Ahmet Cagri on kanun (and occasional vocals) and Sam "Blood Eagle" on percussion (Sam normally is seen to the public through his excellent metal band Saros but also has a passion for Turkish and Arabic percussion).

We played a Turkish party on Treasure Island in April and rocked the house - I'm not talking metaphorically, the floor nearly collapsed in Ahmet's apartment building! Now THAT's a party! We're bringing our dance-inspiring enthusiasm to San Francisco and Berkeley with 2 upcoming shows and would love to see you there - it'll be your last chance to see Kervan before the fall, as most of Kervan is Turkey-bound for the summer.

11 May 2008, 06:00 PM
Pena Pachamama
1630 Powell Street
san francisco, California 94133
$10

22 May 2008, 07:30 PM
Hillside Club: 2286 Cedar
berkeley, California 94709
A split-bill with Babes in Woods. $10-20 sliding scale

See you there! Hadi görüsürüz!