Fiddling Cricket Concerts 
September 2009
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Brian Gore & Susan Z
plus Nina Gerber |
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Brian Gore: has
emerged in the past decade as a leading figure in the world of acoustic guitar.
His emotive, expressive style combines influences from folk, jazz and classical
music. Acoustic Guitar Magazine says, “Gore’s finely
crafted poetic ’songs without words’ take the listener on a
spellbinding, emotional ride."
http://www.myspace.com/guitaristbriangore |
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Euphonia |
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Euphonia (dictionary definition: the quality of having a pleasing sound), a cafe style acoustic combo, features the harmony vocals and sophisticated musicianship of Sylvia Herold (singer and guitarist for Wake the Dead, Cats and Jammers, Hot Club of SF), Paul Kotapish (mandolinist and vocalist for Wake the Dead and Kevin Burke's Open House), Charlie Hancock (accordionist for Swing Farm and Crepes Musette), and Chuck Ervin (bassist for the Dialtones and Crepes Musette). Celebrating its newest recording, The Old Jawbone, Euphonia offers old-time songs, fresh renditions of proven winners, with fiddle tunes from Europe and America woven throughout. Sylvia and crew have played for Fiddling Cricket several times over the years in differing configurations, and are always favorites. http://www.sylviaherold.com/02_euphonia.html |
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Poor Man’s Whiskey |
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Imagine bluegrass, the Dark Side of The Moon, The Wizard Of Oz, Laser Light show, costumes and more all wrapped into one long incredible presentation. Take a look: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDNkjZBPgzw Bay Area bluegrass badasses Poor Man’s Whiskey will revive their celebrated live interpretation of Pink Floyd's legendary Dark Side Of The Moon at Don Quixote’s International Music Hall . The special performance which has only been presented two times features liquid lights, costumes, lasers, a fog machine and anything else these American music wild boys can stuff into the mix. Poor Man's Whiskey will play their own material both before and after doing Dark Side in its entirety, for a total of three sets sure to be full of surprises. The theme of the evening is The Wizard of Oz and attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Wizard of Oz character. Emerging from the San Francisco bay area music scene this quintet has developed a sound that is eclectic and engaging. PMW has been winning over national audiences with their upbeat performances, zany stage antics, and infectious songs. While seamlessly integrating acoustic and electric instruments the band weaves tales of everyday life, inviting the audience to become a part of each show. PMW has released three studio albums, Train to California (2003), Roadside Attraction (2005), and in 2009 Dark Side of the Moonshine (a double disk set featuring original music as well as the bluegrass interpretation of the Pink Floyd classic album). www.poormanswhiskey.com www.myspace.com/pmwmusic |
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Café Musique
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Café Musique is known for their unique arrangements of gypsy, tango, classical, swing, waltzes and virtually anything else that captures their musical attention. Their penchant for bringing elements of classical and ethnic folk music together under one musical roof is what keeps audiences coming back for more. Featuring the talent of four accomplished musicians, all from very different musical backgrounds, the band's sound is a flowing collage of diverse musical styles. Artist sites and sounds: www.cafemusique.org |
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Druha Trava |
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Druha Trava is a wonderfully individual band from the Czech Republic that is hard to describe. They perform new acoustic world music with bluegrass influences. You might hear them perform a bluegrass tune, Bob Dylan tune or one by another American or British artist, or one of their many originals. Though they basically use a typical bluegrass complement of instruments, you might see the banjo player also pick up a clarinet or Irish whistle. This along with the versatility of the dobro player helps create much of their unique sound. They recently performed a state event in Czech Republic for President Obama in front of many thousands. www.druhatrava.com |
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Druha Trava
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We are very excited to see the return of our old friends, Druha Trava (Czech for 'Second Grass'), back after a number of years absence! The winners of numerous Czech Music awards, DT gained additional renown earlier this year when they were chosen to play at Prague Castle during President Obama's visit there in April. NPR covered the show and raved about their versions of Dylan songs from the groups 2007 Dylanovsky CD. A virtuoso instrumental group with a charismatic lead singer, DT perform acoustic music with strong bluegrass, folk, rock, and jazz influences. They use a basically bluegrass line-up of guitar, dobro, bass, mandolin and banjo, though you will see the banjo player pick up a clarinet and Irish whistles. You will also hear them playing Bob Dylan and possibly the overture from Smetana's opera The Bartered Bride transcribed for guitar and banjo! Robert Krestan (lead vocals, mandolin, guitar) and Lubos Malina (banjo) founded the group in 1991 after years in a famous Czech folk group, Poutnici. Robert has also published books of poetry and short stories and translated several American novels into Czech. Lubos, originally a classical clarinet player, has been voted best Czech banjo player many times, and has a decidedly Bela Fleck style. Lubos Novotny is a virtuoso dobro player who crosses musical boundaries and has been Czech dobro player of the year many times. Emil Formanek, from the Slovak Republic, joined the group as lead guitarist in 2004, having formerly been with the bluegrass band Fragment. Petr Sury is a double bassist who manages to combine the roles of classical playing in the Opera Orchestra of the National Theatre and keeping the beat for Druha Trava. http://www.druhatrava.com/ |
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Keith Greeninger
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Keith Greeninger, from Santa Cruz, is deservedly probably the best known singer-songwriter in the Americana/folk genre in the Bay Area. Whether solo with just his guitar, or with his varied companions up to a full band, his live performance is always a treat. From quiet and sensitive to dynamic and raucous, his shows usually end up as party time for all. In addition to performing his own material, he is equally at home with traditional folk and upbeat Americana. He has won many, many songwriting awards over the last 20 years, the latest being the Telluride Festival Troubadour National Songwriting Competition in 2005. He has released 3 successful solo CDs in the last few years, and before that was part of the well-known Santa Cruz based folk group City Folk. Though Keith always had the talent to be a full-time musician, he chose instead to use his skills as a carpenter to support his wide travels and further his commitment to humanity and justice. During the 80's he helped build houses and schools in Nicaragua for displaced victims of the Contra war. In the 90's he was asked to start a unique music and wilderness festival, The Gathering at Island Lake, set in the high Canadian Rockies. Keith has played for Fiddling Cricket a number of times before, but not since we left Espresso garden as a venue. Its very nice to get him back again. http://www.keithgreeninger.com/ |
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"Greeninger's rich sound fits nicely in the West Coast acoustic tradition…he also writes penetrating songs of social insight that do not fit comfortably in a corporate dominated world." - Wallace Baine, Santa Cruz Sentinel |
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Lost Weekend Western Swing
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Don Burnham's mighty eight-piece all-star band Lost Weekend returns to Don Quixote's Music Hall for an evening of classic Western Swing, Lost Weekend style. This hot swingin’ ensemble includes guitarist/vocalist Burnham (Western Swing Hall of Fame) plus steel guitar Hall-of-Famer Bobby Black (Asleep At The Wheel); fiddle ace Paul Shelasky (Good Ol Persons, Lost Highway); Mark Holzinger take-off guitar wizard; veteran swing master Bing Nathan, bass; Rick Alegria, drums (Maria Muldaur, Bo Diddley, Asleep at the Wheel) and more -- it’s a big, swingin’ ensemble. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy dining and dancing to one of Western music's finest bands. http://www.lostweekend.ws |
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Last Updated: 09/23/09