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Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2023
"Those Guys" (George Christos and John Begley)
Pop, Americana, folk, country, blues and originals
Saturday, February 11th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $28 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)

George Christos and John Begley, otherwise known as "Those Guys" have been performing as in the Santa Cruz area for more than 45 years. They cover a blend of pop, folk, country, Americana, and blues from the 60's and 70's, with lots of tight vocal harmonies backed by guitars and mandolin. George also adds his original songs and John plays a variety of original instrumentals for solo guitar.

George's original songs are vivid stories of life experiences and observations. John's original instrumentals range from slow ballads to lively Celtic and Latin, carrying a strong melody line. They also enjoy seeing the audience join in with well-known cover material.

This will be the 4th time they have played for us at the Mug over the last dozen years. We welcome them back! Please come along and be prepared to join in on some of the classic covers.

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2023
Yuji Tojo and Jim Greiner
Eclectic guitar and percussion
Saturday, February 18th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $28 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)

Yuji Tojo has a richly diverse International career working on a wide range of musical genres as a Guitarist, Studio Musician, Song Writer, Producer, and Recording Engineer. He performs solo and with other talented musicians in the Bay Area and Central Coast when not on tour in Europe or Japan. https://yujitojo.com/

Jim Greiner is a multiple award-winning percussionist who teaches interactive rhythm sessions worldwide from Santa Cruz. He has been playing hand drums and percussion instruments since 1970, including two years in Africa where he was profoundly moved by the power of purpose-driven group drumming to build community bonds and celebrate Life. Jim performs a wide range of musical styles including, Rock, Funk, R&B, Soul, Latin, Reggae, Blues, Jazz, contemporary & traditional Caribbean & African, and Pop. https://handsondrum.com

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2023
Tom Kimmel
Singer-songwriter, poet, multi-award winner
Friday, March 10th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $28 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)

Tom Kimmel is an internationally touring performer, based in Nashville, whose songs have been recorded by a host of high-profile artists you have certainly heard of (eg. Linda Ronstadt, Art Garfunkel, Ritchie Havens, Nanci Griffith, Dianna Reeves, Johnny Cash). His material can be heard in many TV and film soundtracks, and his poetry appears in several poetry and literature journals. His live performances, mixing music, humor and storytelling, are legendary. Oh, in addition he performs and teaches in therapy and healing retreats and in hospitals and prisons. He has been performing for over 35 years, originally as an eclectic rock and roller, until, touring with Nancy Griffith in the 90's, he found his voice as singer-songwriter and poet. He also appears in the trio, the Waymores, with Don Henry and Sally Barres. Tom appears at The Mug shortly before heading off to host tours in Ireland in April, and Scotland in May and again in October (both sold out). https://tomkimmel.com/

"rich melodies and fervent delivery" -Los Angeles Times

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2023
Bonny June and Bonfire
POSTPONED TO JUNE 10TH
Saturday, March 18th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $28 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)

POSTPONED TO JUNE 10TH. MORE INFORMATION TO COME
https://bonnyjunetunes.com/

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2023
Sylvia Herold Trio
The American Songbook 30's to 60's
Friday, March 31st, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $28 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)

San Francisco Bay Area singer, guitarist, and song sleuth Sylvia Herold mines the motherlode of American jazz and popular song from the 1930s through the 1960s.Songs of wit and romance by composers Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, George Gershwin, and Harold Arlen are lovingly rendered.

Herold was a member of the very popular swing vocal trio Cats & Jammers and The Hot Club of San Francisco. Currently, she tours and records with Wake the Dead, The Lonestar Retrobates and The Sylvia Herold Trio (guitarist Mike Wollenberg, bass player Chuck Ervin). With a voice the San Francisco Examiner has hailed as "mesmerizing," Herold will surprise and delight you with her wide-ranging song choices and her sheer class She has appeared on more than 25 albums, including five solo recordings. Herold is a resident teacher at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley, Calif., and teaches guitar and voice at adult music camps across the U.S.
https://www.sylviaherold.com/

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2023
Mark Stuart and Charlie Wallace

Wednesday, April 12th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $ adv / $ 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 2023
Danny Schmidt

Thursday, April 27th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $ adv / $ 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
https://dannyschmidt.com/

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Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2023 "Those Guys" (George Christos and John Begley) Pop, Americana, folk, country, blues and originals Saturday, February 11th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $28 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)
George Christos and John Begley, otherwise known as "Those Guys" have been performing as in the Santa Cruz area for more than 45 years. They cover a blend of pop, folk, country, Americana, and blues from the 60's and 70's, with lots of tight vocal harmonies backed by guitars and mandolin. George also adds his original songs and John plays a variety of original instrumentals for solo guitar. George's original songs are vivid stories of life experiences and observations. John's original instrumentals range from slow ballads to lively Celtic and Latin, carrying a strong melody line. They also enjoy seeing the audience join in with well-known cover material. This will be the 4th time they have played for us at the Mug over the last dozen years. We welcome them back! Please come along and be prepared to join in on some of the classic covers.

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2023 Yuji Tojo and Jim Greiner Eclectic guitar and percussion Saturday, February 18th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $28 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)
Yuji Tojo has a richly diverse International career working on a wide range of musical genres as a Guitarist, Studio Musician, Song Writer, Producer, and Recording Engineer. He performs solo and with other talented musicians in the Bay Area and Central Coast when not on tour in Europe or Japan. https://yujitojo.com/ Jim Greiner is a multiple award-winning percussionist who teaches interactive rhythm sessions worldwide from Santa Cruz. He has been playing hand drums and percussion instruments since 1970, including two years in Africa where he was profoundly moved by the power of purpose-driven group drumming to build community bonds and celebrate Life. Jim performs a wide range of musical styles including, Rock, Funk, R&B, Soul, Latin, Reggae, Blues, Jazz, contemporary & traditional Caribbean & African, and Pop. https://handsondrum.com

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2023 Tom Kimmel Singer-songwriter, poet, multi-award winner Friday, March 10th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $28 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)
	Tom Kimmel is an internationally touring performer, based in Nashville, whose songs have been recorded by a host of high-profile artists you have certainly heard of (eg. Linda Ronstadt, Art Garfunkel, Ritchie Havens, Nanci Griffith, Dianna Reeves, Johnny Cash). His material can be heard in many TV and film soundtracks, and his poetry appears in several poetry and literature journals. His live performances, mixing music, humor and storytelling, are legendary. Oh, in addition he performs and teaches in therapy and healing retreats and in hospitals and prisons. He has been performing for over 35 years, originally as an eclectic rock and roller, until, touring with Nancy Griffith in the 90's, he found his voice as singer-songwriter and poet. He also appears in the trio, the Waymores, with Don Henry and Sally Barres. Tom appears at The Mug shortly before heading off to host tours in Ireland in April, and Scotland in May and again in October (both sold out). https://tomkimmel.com/ "rich melodies and fervent delivery" -Los Angeles Times

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2023 Bonny June and Bonfire POSTPONED TO JUNE 10TH Saturday, March 18th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $28 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)
POSTPONED TO JUNE 10TH. MORE INFORMATION TO COME https://bonnyjunetunes.com/

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2023 Sylvia Herold Trio The American Songbook 30's to 60's Friday, March 31st, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $28 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)

San Francisco Bay Area singer, guitarist, and song sleuth Sylvia Herold mines the motherlode of American jazz and popular song from the 1930s through the 1960s.Songs of wit and romance by composers Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, George Gershwin, and Harold Arlen are lovingly rendered. Herold was a member of the very popular swing vocal trio Cats & Jammers and The Hot Club of San Francisco. Currently, she tours and records with Wake the Dead, The Lonestar Retrobates and The Sylvia Herold Trio (guitarist Mike Wollenberg, bass player Chuck Ervin). With a voice the San Francisco Examiner has hailed as "mesmerizing," Herold will surprise and delight you with her wide-ranging song choices and her sheer class She has appeared on more than 25 albums, including five solo recordings. Herold is a resident teacher at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley, Calif., and teaches guitar and voice at adult music camps across the U.S. https://www.sylviaherold.com/

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2023 Mark Stuart and Charlie Wallace Wednesday, April 12th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $ adv / $ 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 2023 Danny Schmidt Thursday, April 27th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $ adv / $ 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 https://dannyschmidt.com/