Fiddling Cricket Concerts 
May 2012
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Henhouse |
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With four of the most popular female Americana performers in the Monterey Bay area, Henhouse delights their fans with their engaging stage presence, upbeat songs, and stellar harmonies. The band consists of Sherry Austin on rhythm guitar and vocals, Sharon Allen on vocals and guitar, Tracy Parker on bass and vocals, and Santa Cruz legend, Patti Maxine on lap steel, dobro, and vocals. Their music covers the range from sweet love songs to gritty, rockin' songs about cars, trains, and love gone wrong. It consists of originals by Sherry and Sharon, as well as much loved covers by Americana artists, such as Kate Wolf, Townes Van Zandt, and Nanci Griffith. The blend of harmonies between the four women is exquisite. Singing with authority and passion, their distinctive blend of folk, country and rock is filled with warmth and conviction. All four also play in various other bands covering folk, swing, blues, and Hawaiian genres. |
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Acoustic Music Series At The Ugly Mug in
Soquel |
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Gabrielle Louise, originally from Denver and a graduate
of the Berklee School of Music in Boston, is a nationally touring
troubadour in the Americana/folk style. She is an excellent guitarist (not a
strummer), writes roots music with an original flavor and pop appeal, and has a
voice that ranges from poignant, to lush, big musical production, and sultry
tinged jazz. Here she will play solo, but often plays in a band setting.
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Cosponsored with Brask
House Concerts |
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Montana Skies, Jonathon and Jennifer Adams
from Georgia, are an electrifying live concert experience: a duo with the full
spectrum of an orchestra crossed with the energy of a rock band. Montana Skies
creates a sound much bigger than any two instruments should rightfully produce.
By fusing traditional sounds with new technology, they generate music with
multiple layers, textures and rhythm...and it's all created live! In concert
the duo delves into music from Pink Floyd to Vivaldi, as well as
their own, award winning, originals that have been featured everywhere from NPR
to the Travel Channel. Montana Skies' touring has taken them all across the US,
Canada and to Asia and Russia. Jennifer plays cello and six-string electric
cello. Jonathan plays Spanish/classical guitar, and steel string guitar. While
the music defies simple categorization, it is a fusion in the truest sense of
the word. It's been called everything from chamber rock to psychedelic strings,
but its certainly not your granny's chamber music!
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David
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David Francey is a
singer and a storyteller who can establish, in minutes, a personal rapport with
his audience. His wry humour and astute observations combined with his
openhearted singing style have earned him a loyal following. “Francey's
straightforward songs tell honest stories of real people and real places.
Poetic perception and a keen eye for the heart of the matter are trademarks of
Francey and his music. His songs and stories are a direct connection for
audiences seeking depth and meaning in the day-to-day.” Shelter
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Ledward
Kaapana |
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Led Kaapana's mastery of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, and his extraordinary baritone and leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) voices, have made him a musical legend. He has been thrilling audiences for more than 40 years. With easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm, he has built a loyal corps of Led Heads from Brussels to his birthplace on the Big Island of Hawaii. Recognition by his peers earned Led 4 Grammy nominations in his own right and 2 wins on slack key compilations. www.ledkaapana.com |
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Acoustic Music Series At The Ugly Mug in
Soquel |
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Carolyn Sills moved to Santa Cruz from New York 3 or 4
years ago. The Big Apple's loss is definitely our gain! In NY she played with
country/rockabilly outfits and sang jazz with the likes of Les Paul.
Here Santa Cruz immediately took Carolyn to its heart, whether in her Patsy
Cline Spectacular shows, or recreating the sultry torch vocals of the 40's
and 50's, or in her Santa is Real sold out show last Christmas. |
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Pierre
Bensusan |
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If “World Music” is music that pays tribute to the spirit of a collection of human beings through distinct rhythms, traditional instruments and harmonic colors, French-Algerian guitarist, singer and composer Pierre Bensusan can be recognized as one of the most eloquent and diverse world musicians of our time. Born in Oran, French-Algeria, in 1957, when France was decolonizing its Empire, Pierre Bensusan‘s family moved to Paris when he was 4. At 17 he signed his first recording contract, and one year later his first album Pres de Paris won the Grand Prix du Disque upon his debut at the Montreux Festival in Switzerland. Described by the L.A. Times as "one of the most unique and brilliant acoustic guitar veterans in the world music scene today", Pierre Bensusan was voted Best World Music Guitar Player in 2008 by Guitar Player Magazine Readers Choice. www.pierrebensusan.com |
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Pipa Piñon &
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Pipa Piñon and Dreambeach's music moves through soft vignettes to deep trancey grooves, bringing you into a deep blue ocean of vocal melodies, bass harmonics, swooping guitar soundscapes, floating over a strong rhythmical current. Although their music is often described as "indescribable", it is an original blend of avant-garde electric folk jazz. Dreambeach is Daniel Vee Lewis, Jim Norris, and Bill Walker . For this show Dreambeach will feature many special guests including Patti Maxine, Paula Bliss, JemilaAlldis, and Bob von Elgg. Special appearance by the Red Wine Sisters! http://dreambeach.net |
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Last Updated: 05/09/12