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Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026

Bean Creek
Bluegrass, Old Country
Friday, August 21st, 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)

Bean Creek is a long time Santa Cruz band playing traditional style bluegrass, but also including old country, mountain music, and some originals. They have been voted Best Band by the Northern California Bluegrass Society several times. Vocal harmonies and fine pickin' place Bean Creek in the top echelon of the California traditional scene.

They search for songs that have been lost or underappreciated and make them their own, while still tapping into the tradition of the original vocal rendition. They have carved a niche for themselves among the critical and experienced bluegrass fans as the "real thing". Bean Creek sings and plays with vigor and emotion.

Billy Pitrone leads the band on rhythm guitar and vocals with the perfect natural baritone voice for his material.

Sarah Eblen, on doghouse bass, sings both lead and backup vocals.

Rob Horgan plays both finger picking and frailing banjo styles

Henry and Ella Warde (Hank and Ella's Fine Country Band) have recently joined them. Henry plays guitar and mandolin and is a fine singer. Ella plays fiddle and sings.

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026

Rupert Wates - Touring English singer-songwriter, jazz guitarist
Glenn MacPherson - Singer-songwriter, guitarist
Thursday, September 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)

Rupert Wates is English but has been called "a prime figure in American music" -Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange. A full-time musician since the 90's, he came to the US in 2006 after a 5-year stint in Paris, which included his own jazz group. He now splits his time, when not on the road playing (120 performances a year), between NY City and Colorado

Rupert's music is folk with jazz and cabaret influences. All of his many CDs have received very positive reviews. The quality of his writing is clearly demonstrated by the fact that many other performers have covered his material, including two tribute CDs devoted entirely to his songs. He has twice been voted "artist of the year" by the International House Concert Network (concertsinyourhome.com), and has won over 40 songwriting and performing awards. https://rupertwatesmusic.com/

"Narrative storytelling is superb - even by the highest folk music standards" - Orlando Sentinel

Long time local musician, Glenn MacPherson is originally from Rhode Island. He was chosen as a 1997 New Folk Finalist for the Kerrville, Texas, Folk Festival. His debut CD, MR.FIX-IT MAN, was released in August of 1996 and received a "TOP 10" mention on the Internet Folk DJ List. He's been recognized many times for Best Song and Best Performance by the Northern California Songwriters Association, and for songwriting by the Sisters (Oregon) Folk Festival. He is also an excellent guitarist, both acoustic and electric, and, as such, is a "go to" guy for local groups as well as having his own jazz group.

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026

Flagship Romance and The Rough & Tumble
A double duo! Roots, Folk, Americana, Pop
Friday, October 9th, 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, or buy tickets by credit card at Eventbrite.
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)

In this concert we are celebrating and supporting the itinerant musicians who tour relentlessly, playing small venues and house concerts. These two duos have been living on the road for a large fraction of every year, for over 10 years. Please come and support them and maybe become a long-term fan!

Flagship Romance is an alternative folk/Americana duo consisting of married singer-song-writers, Shawn Fisher (guitar and vocals) and Jordyn Jackson (vocals). They are known to their grass-roots followers for their vocal harmonies, inspirational songwriting, and stage chemistry. They have travelled over 250,000 miles touring North America and Europe and in the last two years alone have completed 3 tours in 11 European countries. Shawn and Jordyn have released 5 albums, all 100% funded by their fans! flagshipromance.com

The Rough and Tumble are Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler. They blend roots, Americana, and pop melodies in intimate songs about finding joy in every day. Their lyrics can be provocative, sensitive, and humorous. Formed in 2011 they were, by 2016, married and living and touring in a 16-foot trailer with their dog, performing over 150 concerts a year. Their musicianship is eclectic, incorporating accordion, ukeleles, guitars and percussion and leaning on bluegrass to rock, plus the "tear drop in the throat" vocals for which they are known. theroughandtumble.com

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026

Michael McNevin / The Keller Sisters
Friday, October 23rd, 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.

Fiddling Cricket Present

Bonny June Halloween Show
Friday, October 30th

Presented by Fiddling Cricket Concerts
AT KUUMBWA
Kuumbwa Jazz Center 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026

My Darling Clementine
Classic Country from England
Saturday, November 7th, 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)

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Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026

Benny Blue
Banjo
Thursday, November 12th, 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

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026

Sharon Allen Band
Folk to Blues
Saturday, November 14th, 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

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Last Updated: 08/11/2026

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026 Bean Creek Bluegrass, Old Country Friday, August 21st, 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)
Bean Creek is a long time Santa Cruz band playing traditional style bluegrass, but also including old country, mountain music, and some originals. They have been voted Best Band by the Northern California Bluegrass Society several times. Vocal harmonies and fine pickin' place Bean Creek in the top echelon of the California traditional scene. They search for songs that have been lost or underappreciated and make them their own, while still tapping into the tradition of the original vocal rendition. They have carved a niche for themselves among the critical and experienced bluegrass fans as the "real thing". Bean Creek sings and plays with vigor and emotion. Billy Pitrone leads the band on rhythm guitar and vocals with the perfect natural baritone voice for his material. Sarah Eblen, on doghouse bass, sings both lead and backup vocals. Rob Horgan plays both finger picking and frailing banjo styles Henry and Ella Warde (Hank and Ella's Fine Country Band) have recently joined them. Henry plays guitar and mandolin and is a fine singer. Ella plays fiddle and sings.

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026 Rupert Wates - Touring English singer-songwriter, jazz guitarist Glenn MacPherson - Singer-songwriter, guitarist Thursday, September 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)
Rupert Wates is English but has been called "a prime figure in American music" -Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange. A full-time musician since the 90's, he came to the US in 2006 after a 5-year stint in Paris, which included his own jazz group. He now splits his time, when not on the road playing (120 performances a year), between NY City and Colorado Rupert's music is folk with jazz and cabaret influences. All of his many CDs have received very positive reviews. The quality of his writing is clearly demonstrated by the fact that many other performers have covered his material, including two tribute CDs devoted entirely to his songs. He has twice been voted "artist of the year" by the International House Concert Network (concertsinyourhome.com), and has won over 40 songwriting and performing awards. https://rupertwatesmusic.com/ "Narrative storytelling is superb - even by the highest folk music standards" - Orlando Sentinel Long time local musician, Glenn MacPherson is originally from Rhode Island. He was chosen as a 1997 New Folk Finalist for the Kerrville, Texas, Folk Festival. His debut CD, MR.FIX-IT MAN, was released in August of 1996 and received a "TOP 10" mention on the Internet Folk DJ List. He's been recognized many times for Best Song and Best Performance by the Northern California Songwriters Association, and for songwriting by the Sisters (Oregon) Folk Festival. He is also an excellent guitarist, both acoustic and electric, and, as such, is a "go to" guy for local groups as well as having his own jazz group.

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026 Flagship Romance and The Rough & Tumble A double duo! Roots, Folk, Americana, Pop Friday, October 9th, 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, or buy tickets by credit card at Eventbrite. 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)
In this concert we are celebrating and supporting the itinerant musicians who tour relentlessly, playing small venues and house concerts. These two duos have been living on the road for a large fraction of every year, for over 10 years. Please come and support them and maybe become a long-term fan! Flagship Romance is an alternative folk/Americana duo consisting of married singer-song-writers, Shawn Fisher (guitar and vocals) and Jordyn Jackson (vocals). They are known to their grass-roots followers for their vocal harmonies, inspirational songwriting, and stage chemistry. They have travelled over 250,000 miles touring North America and Europe and in the last two years alone have completed 3 tours in 11 European countries. Shawn and Jordyn have released 5 albums, all 100% funded by their fans! flagshipromance.com The Rough and Tumble are Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler. They blend roots, Americana, and pop melodies in intimate songs about finding joy in every day. Their lyrics can be provocative, sensitive, and humorous. Formed in 2011 they were, by 2016, married and living and touring in a 16-foot trailer with their dog, performing over 150 concerts a year. Their musicianship is eclectic, incorporating accordion, ukeleles, guitars and percussion and leaning on bluegrass to rock, plus the "tear drop in the throat" vocals for which they are known. theroughandtumble.com

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026 Michael McNevin / The Keller Sisters Friday, October 23rd, 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.

Fiddling Cricket Present Bonny June Halloween Show Friday, October 30th Presented by Fiddling Cricket Concerts AT KUUMBWA Kuumbwa Jazz Center 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026 My Darling Clementine Classic Country from England Saturday, November 7th, 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)
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