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Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026

David Luning
Singer-Songwriter
Friday, April 10th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $30 adv / $35 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)

David Luning was studying film scoring at the Berklee School of Music in Boston when friends introduced him to some of John Prine's music. Though not interested in folk/Americana/country before that, he immediately dropped out and returned to his native California (Marin County), where he has morphed into a unique singer-songwriter and live performer. His insightful lyrics are delivered in a deceptively simple style, with nothing superfluous, and every syllable crystal clear. He will certainly make you laugh on occasions, and the poignancy of some of the lyrics may well make you cry. I did the first time I saw him.

David's songs have been featured in films and TV and he has opened for Jay Leno, shared stages with John Hiatt and Chris Isaak, and appeared at major Californian festivals (Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Kate Wolf, Strawberry). He plays with a full band, as a duo with his acoustic bass player, or solo. This will be an intimate solo performance; one voice, one guitar. www.davidluning.com/

"staunch originality" - Keith Urban

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026

Nina Gerber & Chris Webster
Superb Guitar; Wonderful Voice
Songwriter and poet, Rags Rosenberg, opens with a short 3-song set
Thursday, April 16th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $30 adv / $35 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)

As accompanist to Kate Wolf, Nina Gerber spent two decades as "guitarist of choice" for recordings and performances with a huge number of folk artists. During that time, though she never sought the limelight and never appeared as the main artist on a record cover, she earned a devoted following from those who truly listened. She always emphasizes subtle taste over her immense technical skill. After appearing on, or producing, over 60 albums, she now has 5 solo CDs. http://www.ninagerber.com

Chris Webster's voice has those ineffable qualities of vocal grain, emotional nuance, timing and phrasing, and warmth, which characterize truly great and moving singers in any style. As part of the Webster Sisters, and with Nina Gerber, she has played for Fiddling Cricket many times in the past. She covers a wide range of material, including her own as a songwriter, accompanied by Nina's fabulous guitar work. http://www.chriswebstermusic.com/

Chris and Nina are currently also play as one half of the wonderful The Duo Quartet, with Jeri Jones and Pammy Delgado from Blame Sally, https://duoquartet.com

Rags Rosenberg explores the mysteries of love and family, offering wry reflections on life's big questions. Dylan and Cohen, are primary influences. He recently released an album, Song of the Bricoleur, and is the author of the poetry collection Raised in the Shadow. Rosenberg currently lives in Carmel by the Sea. http://www.ragsandbonesmusic.com
"Rags writes melodic music for mature people. His style is reminiscent of the music of Leonard Cohen." - Craig Boyer, KKRN

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026

Mike Beck
Western Song Writer
Friday, April 24th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $30 adv / $35 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)

Mike Beck is a solo acoustic artist who performs in the US and Europe. He is also regularly at The National Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering. He has seven albums under his belt with original songs that have been recognized as some of the finest compositions on Western Americana out there. The Western Horseman magazine picked "The 13 Best Cowboy Songs," and included two compositions by Mike, putting him alongside other writers such as Ian Tyson, Tom Russell, and Gene Autry.

Mike's mastery of the guitar supports his original songs, and storytelling. Ranging from traditional cowboy songs to Dylan, Haggard, and Guthrie, he has a deep appreciation of master songwriters. Ian Tyson took him under his wing, mentoring him on songwriting and performing. They remained close friends until Ian's passing.www.mikebeck.com

According to Ramblin' Jack Elliot, "Mike Beck plays the guitar like a Byrd. His strings do things that mine could never do. They obey the slightest finger-touch commands like a fine Reining Horse."

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026

Mike Beck
Western singer-songwriter
Friday, April 24th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $30 adv / $35 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

www.mikebeck.com

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Last Updated: 04/07/2026

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026 David Luning Singer-Songwriter Friday, April 10th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $30 adv / $35 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)

David Luning was studying film scoring at the Berklee School of Music in Boston when friends introduced him to some of John Prine's music. Though not interested in folk/Americana/country before that, he immediately dropped out and returned to his native California (Marin County), where he has morphed into a unique singer-songwriter and live performer. His insightful lyrics are delivered in a deceptively simple style, with nothing superfluous, and every syllable crystal clear. He will certainly make you laugh on occasions, and the poignancy of some of the lyrics may well make you cry. I did the first time I saw him. David's songs have been featured in films and TV and he has opened for Jay Leno, shared stages with John Hiatt and Chris Isaak, and appeared at major Californian festivals (Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Kate Wolf, Strawberry). He plays with a full band, as a duo with his acoustic bass player, or solo. This will be an intimate solo performance; one voice, one guitar. www.davidluning.com/ "staunch originality" - Keith Urban

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026 Nina Gerber & Chris Webster Superb Guitar; Wonderful Voice Songwriter and poet, Rags Rosenberg, opens with a short 3-song set Thursday, April 16th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $30 adv / $35 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)
As accompanist to Kate Wolf, Nina Gerber spent two decades as "guitarist of choice" for recordings and performances with a huge number of folk artists. During that time, though she never sought the limelight and never appeared as the main artist on a record cover, she earned a devoted following from those who truly listened. She always emphasizes subtle taste over her immense technical skill. After appearing on, or producing, over 60 albums, she now has 5 solo CDs. http://www.ninagerber.com Chris Webster's voice has those ineffable qualities of vocal grain, emotional nuance, timing and phrasing, and warmth, which characterize truly great and moving singers in any style. As part of the Webster Sisters, and with Nina Gerber, she has played for Fiddling Cricket many times in the past. She covers a wide range of material, including her own as a songwriter, accompanied by Nina's fabulous guitar work. http://www.chriswebstermusic.com/ Chris and Nina are currently also play as one half of the wonderful The Duo Quartet, with Jeri Jones and Pammy Delgado from Blame Sally, https://duoquartet.com
Rags Rosenberg explores the mysteries of love and family, offering wry reflections on life's big questions. Dylan and Cohen, are primary influences. He recently released an album, Song of the Bricoleur, and is the author of the poetry collection Raised in the Shadow. Rosenberg currently lives in Carmel by the Sea. http://www.ragsandbonesmusic.com "Rags writes melodic music for mature people. His style is reminiscent of the music of Leonard Cohen." - Craig Boyer, KKRN

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026 Mike Beck Western Song Writer Friday, April 24th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $30 adv / $35 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)
Mike Beck is a solo acoustic artist who performs in the US and Europe. He is also regularly at The National Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering. He has seven albums under his belt with original songs that have been recognized as some of the finest compositions on Western Americana out there. The Western Horseman magazine picked "The 13 Best Cowboy Songs," and included two compositions by Mike, putting him alongside other writers such as Ian Tyson, Tom Russell, and Gene Autry. Mike's mastery of the guitar supports his original songs, and storytelling. Ranging from traditional cowboy songs to Dylan, Haggard, and Guthrie, he has a deep appreciation of master songwriters. Ian Tyson took him under his wing, mentoring him on songwriting and performing. They remained close friends until Ian's passing.www.mikebeck.com According to Ramblin' Jack Elliot, "Mike Beck plays the guitar like a Byrd. His strings do things that mine could never do. They obey the slightest finger-touch commands like a fine Reining Horse."

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026 Mike Beck Western singer-songwriter Friday, April 24th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $30 adv / $35 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 www.mikebeck.com