Fiddling Cricket Concerts 
2010
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Peter Rowan Bluegrass
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New CD is Legacy on Compass Records . Talk about a bluegrass pedigree: lead singer for Bill Monroe , Old & In The Way with Jerry Garcia and Vassar Clements , Earth Opera with David Grisman , Crucial Country and so much more. Peter Rowan is one of the major cult bluegrass artists of the ages winning a devoted, international fan base through his independent records and constant touring. A skilled singer/songwriter, Rowan yodels and plays numerous stringed instruments and has written a whole bunch of classic songs. There is going to be a whole lot of sweet vocals, chestnut songs and hot licks tonight. http://www.peter-rowan.com |
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Cafe
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Café Musique,
from the Central Coast of California, merges 5 diverse musical backgrounds to
create an exciting (and sometimes whimsical) blend of gypsy, swing, folk,
tango, and originals, plus the occasional classical piece or cover of a
Leonard Cohen classic. - All put together with an entertaining stage
presence and spontaneous humor. They never fail to ignite the audience! Band
members are Brynne Albanese (violin and vocals), Piper Heisig,
from the old Cats and Jammers group, (percussion and lead vocals),
Duane English (accordion), Fred Murray (double bass), and
Craig Nuttycomb (guitar and vocals).
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Roy Zimmerman |
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What's funny about war,
poverty, ignorance, bigotry, neo-conservatism, homophobia, greed, lust and
fear? Ask Roy Zimmerman . He's been writing satirical songs for twenty
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Acoustic Music Series At The Ugly Mug in
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Americana singer-songwriter, Christie McCarthy, comes to The Ugly Mug armed with some award-winning songs and an original voice from the independent music scene. A recent Santa Cruz transplant by way of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Athens, Georgia, she has recorded with some of California's finest, including Norton Buffalo and Nina Gerber. Her career began 13 years ago with an indie record deal which generated strong radio support and a southeastern US tour. She now has 4 CD's to her name and some of her songs are featured on high profile compilations, TV, and movies. After a one year's hiatus The Ugly Mug is the perfect local setting to cut loose and have some fun, according to Christie. She will play originals, covers, and a few seasonal classics. http://www.christiemccarthy.com. Our very own Sandy Frye will join Christie for a few songs in the second set |
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Fiddling Cricket Annual
Holiday Party (no14?) |
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Join us for the 14th Fiddling
Cricket Holiday Show, hosted, and anchored, as always, by The Mighty
Avalanche Choir, led by Dale and Marilyn Barcellos. Dale and
Marilyn have been partners in life and music since the 60's, leading a touring
band for many years before "getting real jobs". For the last about 15 years
they have led and performed with The Might Avalanche Choir (all white and going
down hill fast!), who, according to their website (www.avalanchechoir.com),
play adult alternative, folk, folk pop, and protest songs. This year they
played the main stage at the Strawberry Music Festival, and you can see and
hear them playing at a past FC Holiday Show in videos at their website.
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Also on stage this year we
will have Jay Howlett and Rolfe Wyer, and Rick McKee and Jayme Kelly Curtis
masquerading as Ukulele Dick and Mona Lot! |
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Rick McKee and Jayme are
fixtures on the Santa Cruz music scene, covering a wide range of music, and
concocting special acts. As Ukulele Dick and Mona Lot they are perfect for this
party, as they indulge in near-parody of pre-prohibition music through to
disco, poking gentle fun at material they actually really love. Check them out
at www.purrgirl/Ukulele. http://www.purrgirl.com/
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Carlos Reyes plus Peppino
D' Agostino |
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Born in Paraguay, South
America, Carlos Reyes --harpist and violinist-- has been breaking
musical barriers since his first public performance at the age of five. His
father, a musical and national hero in Paraguay, dared young Carlos to learn
the complicated 36 string native Paraguayan harp. Being called a child prodigy
at an early age he took his fathers challenge seriously, Carlos purchased his
first harp for $50.00 when he was just ten years old. Two weeks later, he
earned a double encore and $250.00 at his first professional harp concert.
Since then he has taken the Harp and it's music to new and ground breaking
levels. He made his debut on harp with the Oakland Symphony at just
fourteen years of age. Carlos's first album, The Beauty of it All, was
on the Top-Ten Contemporary Jazz charts in Billboard Magazine for over
15 weeks. http://www.carlosreyesmusic.com |
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Last Updated: 11/23/10