# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Janam ~ Benefit for Community Kitchens
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Janam is thrilled to return to The Back Room! Janam ("My Soul") unites some of the Bay Area's most playful and imaginative devotees of southern Balkan and American roots music, weaving these diverse traditions with their original compositions. Janam has been sharing their music in intimate concert settings and ebullient dance parties up and down the west coast for almost 2 decades. The group’s bittersweet modes, driving tunes, and sultry ballads invoke the nightingales and dark eyes, the hot love and cold hollows of Europe and America’s most musical mountains.

This evening's concert will benefit Community Kitchens, a wonderful Oakland non-profit whose mission is "to bring together our whole community to harness the power of food to change lives, uplift communities and protect our environment." We are on board with that mission and happy to give back to our community. We hope you can join us for this special evening!

Janam features:
Dan Auvil - percussion, voice
Sal Beeby - guitar
Juliana Graffagna - voice, accordion, tambura
Gari Hegedus - oud, saz, mandocello, mandolin
Shira Kammen - violin, harp, voice

“An innovative ensemble that explores a dizzying range of styles, from Appalachia and Asia Minor to Eastern Europe. They play swirling, hard-driving music that always seems to end up in unexpected places.” - SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

“This fine group goes on a world tour of Eastern Europe…with no cultural jet lag.” - SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

“They’re a band to watch, with some sterling musicianship and a real sense of fervor about them.” - SING OUT!

Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. 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 30 minutes before show time. 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.

Please refrain from using your phone during performances, and if you use your camera or video, please disable the flash.

Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.

Thank you for your support!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/janam-~-benefit-for-community-kitchens/200030553419313
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Berkeley
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
- **lat**: 37.87197
- **long**: -122.27209
- **full address**: 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Janam ~ Benefit for Community Kitchens being held?
  - **A:** Janam ~ Benefit for Community Kitchens takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Janam ~ Benefit for Community Kitchens?
  - **A:** Janam ~ Benefit for Community Kitchens is organized by The Back Room.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Back Room's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given The Back Room a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Back Room has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Janam ~ Benefit for Community Kitchens is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Berkeley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Janam ~ Benefit for Community Kitchens sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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