DUYGU&FRIENDS

Duygu & Friends is a dynamic ensemble rooted in the rich musical traditions of the Anatolian and Mediterranean region. Led by vocalist and guitarist Duygu Gün, the group brings to life a wide repertoire spanning Turkish folk and classical music, as well as songs from Ladino, Greek, Griko, and Italian traditions. Their performances are both emotionally stirring and rhythmically infectious—inviting audiences to feel deeply and move freely. From the soulful strains of Anatolian ballads to the lively pulse of the Mediterranean coast, Duygu & Friends create a vibrant, cross-cultural experience where music becomes a bridge between memory and celebration.

Past Shows

May 11, 2025, Sunday 3:30 pm, Rock’n Türk Music Festival @Devil's Canyon Brewing Co, San Carlos, CA (Indoors, Fundraiser)

April 19, 2025, Saturday 3:30 pm, Piedmont Food Fest @Piedmont Park, Oakland, CA (Outdoors, No Admission Fee)

Feb 13, 2025, Thursday 8:00 pm, Lahmacun Thursdays @Upcider, San Francisco, CA (Indoors, No Admission Fee)

Jan 5, 2025, Sunday 8:00 pm, @Bissap Baobab, San Francisco, CA (Indoors, No Admission Fee)

Dec 31, 2024, Tuesday, 8:00 pm, TEAPOCALYPSE: World Folk Jam @The Loom, Oakland, CA (Indoors, No Admission Fee)

Dec 21, 2024, Saturday, 8:00 pm, Berkeley Bachanal @The Starry Plough Pub, Berkeley, CA (Indoors, $15 at the door)

Dec 19, 2024, Thursday 8:00 pm, Lahmacun Thursdays @Upcider, San Francisco, CA (Indoors, No Admission Fee)

August 15, 2024, Thursday 8:00 pm, Lahmacun Thursdays @Upcider, San Francisco, CA (Indoors, No Admission Fee)

SHERBET COLLECTIVE

Sherbet is a musical collective that draws on the rich sound and mystical messages of Turkish Sufi Music traditions. Like the traditional Middle Eastern beverage sherbet (or sharbat)—a drink that symbolizes spiritual sweetness, nourishment, and enlightenment—with a heartfelt connection to the spiritual essence of the music, the group creates timeless, soul-stirring experiences. They will take you on a journey where ancient wisdom meets the present moment, inviting all to lose themselves in the beauty and profound world of sound and devotion.

Past Shows

April 26, 2025, Saturday 7:30 pm, Sufi Music Night: Poetry, Ecstasy and Song @Clarion Performing Arts Center, San Francisco (Indoors, Tickets: $20)

NAKARAT

Nakarat is a San Francisco-based duo featuring Duygu Gun on guitars and vocals and Jonathan Kipp on accordion. Our music is a vibrant, emotional melange of folk songs in Turkish, Ladino, Greek, Griko, and Italian. A Mediterranean breeze with spicy nomadic tunes from the region.

Upcoming Shows

Past Shows

Jun 8, 2024, Saturday 8 pm, Euro Night Party 2024 @Brick and Mortar, San Francisco, CA (Indoors, Tickets: $20 until Jun 8, 2024, @25 at the Door)

Mar 16, 2024, Saturday 8 - 10 pm, Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal, @The Starry Plough Pub, Berkeley, CA (Indoors, All Ages until 10 pm, Tickets: $20 at the Door, Cash or Venmo Accepted)

Dec 23, 2023, Saturday, 8 - 11 pm, Bring your own Raki! @Gyros and Tzatziki, San Francisco, CA (Indoors, Reservation recommended: gyroandtzatzikis@gmail.com/415-400-4962)

Dec 16, 2023, Saturday 8 - 10 pm, Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal, @The Starry Plough Pub, Berkeley, CA (Indoors, Tickets: $20 at the Door, Cash or Venmo Accepted)

Nov 18, 2023, Saturday, 8 - 11 pm, Bring your own Raki! @Gyros and Tzatziki, San Francisco, CA (Indoors, Limited seating. Reservation recommended: gyroandtzatzikis@gmail.com/415-400-4962)

Nov 4, 2023, Saturday, @Ashkenaz for Rhythms of Resilience: Honoring 50 Years of Ashkenaz @Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA (Indoors, Tickets $100 until Oct 16, 2023 - $125 later, VIP tickets available)

Oct 7, 2023, Saturday, 8 - 11 pm @Gyros and Tzatziki, San Francisco, CA

Sep 16, 2023, Saturday, 8 - 10 pm, Berkeley Bachanal @The Starry Plough Pub, Berkeley, CA (Indoors, No Cover)

Aug 11, 2023, Friday, 8 - 11 pm, Bring your own Raki! @Gyros and Tzatziki, San Francisco, CA (Indoors, Limited seating. Reservation recommended: gyroandtzatzikis@gmail.com/415-400-4962)

Jul 30, 2023, Sunday, 8 - 11 pm, Balkan Sundays @Amado’s, San Francisco, CA (Indoors, No Cover)

Jul 29, 2023, Saturday 8 - 9 pm, World Folk Jam, San Rafael, CA (Indoors, Tickets)

Jan 27, 2023, Friday, 8 - 9:15 pm @Bay Area Eller Havaya Club Fox, Redwood City, CA (Indoors, Tickets $20 until Jan 26, 2023 - $30 on the day)

Jan 14, 2023, Saturday, 6:30 - 11:30 pm, Ashkenaz Golden 50th Anniversary Kickoff @Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA (Indoors, Tickets $20 until Jan 13, 2023 - $25 on the day)

Jan 12, 2023, Thursday, 7 - 10 pm, Modesto Unplugged @The Dragonfly Art For Life, Modesto, CA (Indoors, $20, cash only at the door)

Jan 6, 2023, Friday, 8 - 10 pm, Crib Concert Series @Old Humboldt Creamery, Arcata, CA (Indoors, tickets available at door)

Jan 7, 2023, Saturday, 8 - 10 pm, @Schanachie Pub, Willits, CA (Indoors, No Cover)

Jan 8, 2023, Sunday, 4 - 7 pm Matinée: Nakarat & Gradina @The Lost Church Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, CA (Indoors, Tickets $12 - same price online and at the door)

Jan 3, 2023, Tuesday, 7 - 10 pm, @Hotel Utah, San Francisco, CA (Indoors, No Cover)

December 17, 2022, Saturday, 7 - 10 pm @Radio Habana, San Francisco, CA (Outdoors, No Cover)

November 4, 2022, Friday, 8:30 -9:30 pm @Bay Area Eller Havaya Club Fox, Redwood City, CA (Indoors, Ticketed)

Oct 16, 2022, Sunday, 2 -5 pm, @Arcana, San Francisco, CA (Indoors, No Cover)

Oct 1, 2022, Saturday, 4 - 7 pm @Drawing Room SF, San Francisco, CA (Indoors, No Cover)

Sep 29, 2022, Thursday, 7:30 -10:30 pm @Le Petit Paris 75, San Francisco, CA (Indoors, No Cover)

Sep 18, 2022, Sunday, 2 -5 pm, @Arcana, San Francisco, CA (Indoors, No Cover)