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Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2025
Baymele
(klezmer and folk) accordion, 3 violins, cello

UPDATED DATE!
Thursday, September 4th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $30 dr

Presented by Fiddling Cricket Concerts & Canyon Acoustic Society
AT THE UGLY MUG CAFE
4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
Contact Fiddling Cricket at 408 499 9441 or crbrundle@gmail.com for reservations or more information.
Reservations still pay at the door, by cash or check.
Food and Drink: Beer, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks available. Usual coffee shop food. (if you wish, bring your own wine and pay corkage)

BAYMELE (Yiddish for little tree) is a klezmer trio (Dmirti Gaskin - accordion; Mathew Stein - violin; Misha Khalikulov - cello) based in the Bay Area. Active since 2018, their music combines Eastern European Jewish music with traditional music from Poland, Romania, Ukraine, and Hungary. Baymele's debut album, "Sapling" (Yiddish for "Seedling"), was just released. Sapling expresses the idea of new growth from ancient roots and is a celebration of diasporic Jewish folk music. In this concert Baymele also has two guest performers:

ZOË AQUA is a violinist, composer, and ethnomusicologist whose work bridges klezmer and Transylvanian folk traditions. She has performed around the US and has toured in Germany, Austria, France, Hungary, Romania, and Turkey.

REBECCA MAC is a Boston-based klezmer violinist exploring klezmer and Eastern European folk traditions. Rebecca performs in many ensembles and has appeared at major klezmer festivals such as KlezKanada and Yiddish New York. She holds a degree in violin performance from Berklee College of Music.

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2025
Coyote Moon (Patti Maxine, Alison Steele, Lizzy Smith)
POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE

Sunday, September 14th, 6.00pm (doors open at 5.30pm); $25 adv / $30 dr

Presented by Fiddling Cricket Concerts & Canyon Acoustic Society
AT THE UGLY MUG CAFE
4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
Contact Fiddling Cricket at 408 499 9441 or crbrundle@gmail.com for reservations or more information.
Reservations still pay at the door, by cash or check.
Food and Drink: Beer, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks available. Usual coffee shop food. (if you wish, bring your own wine and pay corkage)

More Information To Come

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2025
Honey Bee (Deby Grojean and twin sister Pam on twin fiddles)

Saturday, September 27th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $30 dr

Presented by Fiddling Cricket Concerts & Canyon Acoustic Society
AT THE UGLY MUG CAFE
4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
Contact Fiddling Cricket at 408 499 9441 or crbrundle@gmail.com for reservations or more information.
Reservations still pay at the door, by cash or check.
Food and Drink: Beer, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks available. Usual coffee shop food. (if you wish, bring your own wine and pay corkage)

Cross-Pollinating Sweetness of Folk with the Subtle Sting of Rock HoneyBee is a duo of twin musicians, Deby Benton Grosjean and Pamela Benton. Born on Christmas day, Deby and Pamela have played a lifetime of musical experiences. They've studied formally in classical and spread their wings exploring many music genres. HoneyBee creates their own original sound melding acoustic and electric, a Celtic fusion. Their concert includes both known Americana and Celtic repertoire and original music. They perform to sold out halls in Idaho where Pamela lives, notably at The JACC, Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center especially when they perform in a quintet band for their popular concert, Celtic Winter Celebration. They perform in California where Deby lives, at KVMR Celtic Festival as a trio plus, intimate house concerts. HoneyBee is a combination of their names, Pamela meaning "honey" and Deby meaning "bee". At the Ugly Mug, HoneyBee will perform instrumentals and songs with the grooves of percussionist Kevin DiNoto.

Kevin DiNoto is a versatile percussionist (drumset, hand percussion, steelpans) based in Santa Cruz. He currently performs and tours with acclaimed North African band AZA, and with a variety of musicians around the Bay Area.

A must-see performance, be sure to reserve your tickets early!

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2025
Mood Indigo
Old Hollywood Jazz at its finest. In the 1980's this group took LA Clubs by Storm, playing and singing 20's and 30's material.
Saturday, October 18th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $30 dr

Presented by Fiddling Cricket Concerts & Canyon Acoustic Society
AT THE UGLY MUG CAFE
4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
Contact Fiddling Cricket at 408 499 9441 or crbrundle@gmail.com for reservations or more information.
Reservations still pay at the door, by cash or check.
Food and Drink: Beer, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks available. Usual coffee shop food. (if you wish, bring your own wine and pay corkage)

Originally formed in 1980, Mood Indigo took Los Angeles by storm, playing the city's most sophisticated nightspots, entertaining at Hollywood star's parties, and appearing in the movie Frances.

The group's enthusiastic following basked in the cosmic chemistry of three distinct characters: master of bass and time David Jackson, whimsical guitar virtuoso John Reynolds, and bandleader and crooner Casey MacGill.

David Jackson charms with his husky baritone as he sashays with his Earthwood bass. His resume is a breathtaking journey beginning with being house bassist at the Troubadour, cast member of the Andy Williams TV show, and alumni of the New Christy Minstrels.
John Reynolds is their romantic virtuoso, creating the perfect balance of music and entertainment with his guitar. John is a 4th generation Angeleno, whose grandmother was the actress ZaSu Pitts! John honed his skills working shows at Disneyland, and has performed with the Smothers Brothers, Julie Andrews, and Johnny Crawford.

Casey MacGill, who croons and leads the riffery, is the witness and connective tissue. He stands in between David and John, enjoying the magic and mischief up close. MacGill's career has ranged from busking to Broadway, playing theatre lines for Easy Rider to starring in Swing! He recently released a luxurious two-volume LP of his original music.

Some of you may have seen Mood Indigo at The Kuumbwa, where they performed with Poi Rogers, who are big fans of theirs.

There is a lot more information, pictures, and videos (some from the 80's) at their website, themoodindigotrio.com

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Last Updated: 08/27/2025

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2025 Baymele (klezmer and folk) accordion, 3 violins, cello UPDATED DATE! Thursday, September 4th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $30 dr Presented by Fiddling Cricket Concerts & Canyon Acoustic Society AT THE UGLY MUG CAFE 4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073 Contact Fiddling Cricket at 408 499 9441 or crbrundle@gmail.com for reservations or more information. Reservations still pay at the door, by cash or check. Food and Drink: Beer, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks available. Usual coffee shop food. (if you wish, bring your own wine and pay corkage)
BAYMELE (Yiddish for little tree) is a klezmer trio (Dmirti Gaskin - accordion; Mathew Stein - violin; Misha Khalikulov - cello) based in the Bay Area. Active since 2018, their music combines Eastern European Jewish music with traditional music from Poland, Romania, Ukraine, and Hungary. Baymele's debut album, "Sapling" (Yiddish for "Seedling"), was just released. Sapling expresses the idea of new growth from ancient roots and is a celebration of diasporic Jewish folk music. In this concert Baymele also has two guest performers: ZOË AQUA is a violinist, composer, and ethnomusicologist whose work bridges klezmer and Transylvanian folk traditions. She has performed around the US and has toured in Germany, Austria, France, Hungary, Romania, and Turkey. REBECCA MAC is a Boston-based klezmer violinist exploring klezmer and Eastern European folk traditions. Rebecca performs in many ensembles and has appeared at major klezmer festivals such as KlezKanada and Yiddish New York. She holds a degree in violin performance from Berklee College of Music.

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2025 Coyote Moon (Patti Maxine, Alison Steele, Lizzy Smith) POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE Sunday, September 14th, 6.00pm (doors open at 5.30pm); $25 adv / $30 dr Presented by Fiddling Cricket Concerts & Canyon Acoustic Society AT THE UGLY MUG CAFE 4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073 Contact Fiddling Cricket at 408 499 9441 or crbrundle@gmail.com for reservations or more information. Reservations still pay at the door, by cash or check. Food and Drink: Beer, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks available. Usual coffee shop food. (if you wish, bring your own wine and pay corkage)
More Information To Come

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2025 Honey Bee (Deby Grojean and twin sister Pam on twin fiddles) Saturday, September 27th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $30 dr Presented by Fiddling Cricket Concerts & Canyon Acoustic Society AT THE UGLY MUG CAFE 4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073 Contact Fiddling Cricket at 408 499 9441 or crbrundle@gmail.com for reservations or more information. Reservations still pay at the door, by cash or check. Food and Drink: Beer, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks available. Usual coffee shop food. (if you wish, bring your own wine and pay corkage)
Cross-Pollinating Sweetness of Folk with the Subtle Sting of Rock HoneyBee is a duo of twin musicians, Deby Benton Grosjean and Pamela Benton. Born on Christmas day, Deby and Pamela have played a lifetime of musical experiences. They've studied formally in classical and spread their wings exploring many music genres. HoneyBee creates their own original sound melding acoustic and electric, a Celtic fusion. Their concert includes both known Americana and Celtic repertoire and original music. They perform to sold out halls in Idaho where Pamela lives, notably at The JACC, Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center especially when they perform in a quintet band for their popular concert, Celtic Winter Celebration. They perform in California where Deby lives, at KVMR Celtic Festival as a trio plus, intimate house concerts. HoneyBee is a combination of their names, Pamela meaning "honey" and Deby meaning "bee". At the Ugly Mug, HoneyBee will perform instrumentals and songs with the grooves of percussionist Kevin DiNoto. Kevin DiNoto is a versatile percussionist (drumset, hand percussion, steelpans) based in Santa Cruz. He currently performs and tours with acclaimed North African band AZA, and with a variety of musicians around the Bay Area. A must-see performance, be sure to reserve your tickets early!

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2025 Mood Indigo Old Hollywood Jazz at its finest. In the 1980's this group took LA Clubs by Storm, playing and singing 20's and 30's material. Saturday, October 18th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $30 dr Presented by Fiddling Cricket Concerts & Canyon Acoustic Society AT THE UGLY MUG CAFE 4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073 Contact Fiddling Cricket at 408 499 9441 or crbrundle@gmail.com for reservations or more information. Reservations still pay at the door, by cash or check. Food and Drink: Beer, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks available. Usual coffee shop food. (if you wish, bring your own wine and pay corkage)
Originally formed in 1980, Mood Indigo took Los Angeles by storm, playing the city's most sophisticated nightspots, entertaining at Hollywood star's parties, and appearing in the movie Frances. The group's enthusiastic following basked in the cosmic chemistry of three distinct characters: master of bass and time David Jackson, whimsical guitar virtuoso John Reynolds, and bandleader and crooner Casey MacGill. David Jackson charms with his husky baritone as he sashays with his Earthwood bass. His resume is a breathtaking journey beginning with being house bassist at the Troubadour, cast member of the Andy Williams TV show, and alumni of the New Christy Minstrels. John Reynolds is their romantic virtuoso, creating the perfect balance of music and entertainment with his guitar. John is a 4th generation Angeleno, whose grandmother was the actress ZaSu Pitts! John honed his skills working shows at Disneyland, and has performed with the Smothers Brothers, Julie Andrews, and Johnny Crawford. Casey MacGill, who croons and leads the riffery, is the witness and connective tissue. He stands in between David and John, enjoying the magic and mischief up close. MacGill's career has ranged from busking to Broadway, playing theatre lines for Easy Rider to starring in Swing! He recently released a luxurious two-volume LP of his original music. Some of you may have seen Mood Indigo at The Kuumbwa, where they performed with Poi Rogers, who are big fans of theirs. There is a lot more information, pictures, and videos (some from the 80's) at their website, themoodindigotrio.com