Fiddling Cricket Concerts 
July 2009
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Dorian Michael and Kenny
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Dorian
Michael, fingerstyle acoustic guitarist (also an electric blues band
guitarist) has spent 40 years playing professionally in the genres of folk,
blues, jazz, and rock and roll (and occasionally in orchestra pits) - so as a
solo acoustic performer he describes his music as contemporary acoustic -
original music reflecting interests in a variety of styles, but still original.
Dorian has many CDs to his credit, the latest acoustic CD being Sycamore
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Sara Watkins (of Nickel
Creek) with band members Sean Watkins (also of Nickel Creek), Sebastian
Steinberg, Don Heffington |
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You could say that Sara Watkins’ solo debut has been a lifetime in the making. The 27-year-old singer-songwriter and fiddle player spent nearly two decades—all of her teenage and young adult life—as one-third of Nickel Creek, the Grammy Award–winning acoustic trio that used contemporary bluegrass as a starting point for its no-genre-barred sound. Along the way, she’s hinted at her desire to do a project of her own and even organized some exploratory sessions in Los Angeles about six years ago. Now, with Nickel Creek on indefinite hiatus, she is releasing her self-titled solo disc, recorded in Los Angeles and Nashville and produced by former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. It features an impressively wide range of backing players and old friends, including itinerant alt-country duo Gillian Welch and Dave Rawling, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench, Elvis Costello drummer Pete Thomas; fellow travelers from the bluegrass world like Tim O’Brien, Chris Eldridge, Ronnie McCoury and Rayna Gellert; and her Nickel Creek band mates. She will be performing with her trio tonight. http://www.sarawatkins.com |
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Abalone Dots
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From Sweden an qll women bluegrass roots country band with incredible harmonies Abalone Dots hail from a small town in Sweden called Vastervik on the outskirts of Stockholm . The talented musicians—Rebecka Hjukstrom (age 22,guitar, banjo, dobro), Louise Holmer (age 25, upright bass, piano, guitar), Elin Mork (Age 24; violin), and Sophia Hogman (age 24; mandolin, cello, key fiddle, mandolin)—have played together for six years and have already become a top-selling artist on RCA Sweden since releasing their debut album in 2007, From A Safe Distance. The album immediately entered at the top of the Swedish charts, allowing the foursome to cultivate a rapidly-growing audience in the Norwegian countries. Their current single, "Solo", from their sophomore release, Traveler, continues to garner attention including multiple performances on major TV shows in Europe and a cover story in Scanorama--instantly branding the Abalone Dots as media darlings. http://www.madisonhouseinc.com/front_end/profile/15 |
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NEW SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
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Chojo Jacques (Waybacks, Houston Jones, Billy Bright, Slaid Cleaves) brings an all star trio to the Ugly Mug. Together with Paul Olguin (Mike Schermer, Shana Morrison, Jeffrey Halford) on bass, and Kenny Owens (Jim Campilongo and the Ten Gallon Cats) on drums, Chojo will perform new and old material, all the while keeping his bad jokes to a minimum.With a money back guarantee, there's virtually no risk in attending!. http://chojo.net/gigs.htm |
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Jennings and Keller /
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Laurie
Jennings Oudin and Dan Keller, an acoustic duo based in Miami, fuse
different elements from their musical backgrounds, ranging from Broadway
musicals to West Texas honky tonks. Laurie is a former Shakespearean actress,
who, for many years was the proprietress of The Main Street Café,
a haven for acoustic music known and loved by musicians throughout the country.
Dan Keller is a veteran pedal steel, dobro, and guitar player who has worked
with Stevie Wonder, Rick Skaggs and Vince Gill, amongst many
others. Since the closure of the café in 2006, Laurie and Dan have
devoted more time to their own musical collaboration, resulting in two CD's,
Susan's House and the just released As the Universe Unfolds and a
touring schedule. http://www.jenningsandkeller.com/ |
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Alex DeGrassi, Michael
Manring, Jeff Titus |
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This performance brings three world-class players to one stage for a night of solo and combined performances that you will never forget. Often cited as one of the world’s top fingerstyle, steel-string guitarists, grammy nominee Alex de Grassi brings a unique voice to the art of acoustic guitar with his evocative compositions and arrangements, a highly-orchestrated sound, and sheer virtuosity. Hailed by many as the world’s leading solo bassist, grammy nominee Michael Manring has been pushing back the boundaries of what’s possible on the bass guitar for over two decades. While his technical skill and innovations always make an impression, it is his ability to communicate on a profound emotional level that most touches listeners. Without a doubt the unique 24-string Harp Sympitar Jeff Titus brings is worth showing-up to see. This one-of-a-kind beautifully designed Fred Carlson wood and steel creation is dedicated in loving memory to the music of Michael Hedges. Percussive, tap note filled runs over the fretboard compliment Jeff's original and intricate Fingerstyle arrangements. No lover of stringed instruments should miss this show. Artist sites and sounds:www.degrassi.com and www.manthing.com and www.jefftitus.com |
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Bluehouse |
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As one of Australia 's
premier independent bands, Bluehouse have stamped out their own unique
style by writing folk-flavored pop melodies meshed with powerful, intricate
harmonies and inspired guitar and bass playing, along with an engaging, lively
show that heaps healthy doses of sardonic wit and humor in between songs. The
dynamic duo of Jacqueline Walter and Bernadette Carroll first met
in a pub in Melbourne in 1995. They have since forged a successful career
worldwide, by honing their performance skills through beautiful singing, clever
thinking and near constant touring. They have received five-star reviews from
critics and fans alike.http://www.bluehouse.net |
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Chuck McCabe (guitar, and sometimes banjo) has recorded in LA and Nashville, on the Capitol, ABC and GRT labels, and played everywhere from Disneyland to Cape Cod. An award-winning songwriter (American Song Festival, Music City Songfest, Sisters Folk Fest , Napa Valley Music Festival, Tucson Folk Festival, Wildflower Festival, and the Woody Guthrie Songwriting Competition), he has to his credit numerous independent releases (he will soon release his third self-produced CD on the BlahBlahWoofWoof label). www.chuck-mccabe.com |
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Last Updated: 07/08/09