September 2024

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September 2024

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Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2024
Nina Gerber and Chris Webster
Superb Guitar; Wonderful Voice
Songwriter Poet Rags Rosenberg opens with a short set
Friday, September 13th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $30 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. As an accompanist 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 and Nina are currently one half of The Duo Quartet, with Jeri Jones and Tammy Delgado from Blame Sally https://duoquartet.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/

Rags Rosenberg explores the mysteries of love and family, and offers wry reflections on life's big questions. Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Rumi, and David Whyte are primary influences. He is also the author of the poetry collection Raised in the Shadow. Rosenberg currently lives in Carmel by the Sea. 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 2024
Rita Hosking and Sean Feder
Singer-Songwriter with country, roots, and mountain sensibilities
Sarurday, September 21st, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $28 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)

Rita Hosking, a descendant of Cornish tin miners who immigrated to California, was raised as a mountain girl in Shasta County in a family where singing was very important. Her unique voice and sense of place and story have been captivating audiences in the US and the UK in coffee houses, folk clubs, performing arts centers and festivals big and small for the past 20 years, as well as resulting in many albums of her music.

Rita performs in a duo, delivering her soul-stirring songs with authenticity, accompanied by her husband, Sean Feder, on sparkling banjo, soulful dobro, and occasional harmony. "Her songs are observational, political, and philosophical in an unaffected, organic way" (Songlines Magazine). www.ritahosking.com

"more authenticity and integrity than you can shake a stick at" - Maverick Magazine (UK)

"From the time I first heard Rita sing, her voice grabbed me and did not let go ….from a deep place of raw and powerful emotion" -Joe Craven, musician

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2024
David Francey
Revered Canadian Folk Singer-songwriter
Sunday, September 29th, 6.00pm (doors open at 5.30pm); $25 adv / $28 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 Francey is a Scottish born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become one of Canada's most revered folk poets and singers (Toronto Star). For decades he worked across Canada in rail yards, construction sites, and the Yukon bush. In his 40's, encouraged by his wife to share his songs and sing in public, his 1999 recording debut, Torn Screen Door contained much of his experiences in that working class life. It was an immediate success.

He has since won the coveted Canadian Juno Award in the Roots and Traditional category 4 times and released 13 CDs. He has also won the Grand Prize in the folk category of the John Lennon Song Writing Awards. His songs have been covered by many well-known artists; such as Mollie O'Brien, Del McCoury, and James Keelaghan.

In concert David's wry humor and astute observations, combined with his telling lyrics, earn him new fans at every performance. It is perhaps telling that when David played for Fiddling Cricket the first time he actually sold more CD's than the total number of people in the audience! http://www.davidfrancey.com

"… one of Canada's most revered folk poets and singers. His songs are small and beautifully crafted pieces of work." -Greg Quill, Toronto Star

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Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2024 Nina Gerber and Chris Webster Superb Guitar; Wonderful Voice Songwriter Poet Rags Rosenberg opens with a short set Friday, September 13th, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $30 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. As an accompanist 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 and Nina are currently one half of The Duo Quartet, with Jeri Jones and Tammy Delgado from Blame Sally https://duoquartet.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/ Rags Rosenberg explores the mysteries of love and family, and offers wry reflections on life's big questions. Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Rumi, and David Whyte are primary influences. He is also the author of the poetry collection Raised in the Shadow. Rosenberg currently lives in Carmel by the Sea. 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 2024 Rita Hosking and Sean Feder Singer-Songwriter with country, roots, and mountain sensibilities Sarurday, September 21st, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $28 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)
Rita Hosking, a descendant of Cornish tin miners who immigrated to California, was raised as a mountain girl in Shasta County in a family where singing was very important. Her unique voice and sense of place and story have been captivating audiences in the US and the UK in coffee houses, folk clubs, performing arts centers and festivals big and small for the past 20 years, as well as resulting in many albums of her music. Rita performs in a duo, delivering her soul-stirring songs with authenticity, accompanied by her husband, Sean Feder, on sparkling banjo, soulful dobro, and occasional harmony. "Her songs are observational, political, and philosophical in an unaffected, organic way" (Songlines Magazine). www.ritahosking.com "more authenticity and integrity than you can shake a stick at" - Maverick Magazine (UK) "From the time I first heard Rita sing, her voice grabbed me and did not let go ….from a deep place of raw and powerful emotion" -Joe Craven, musician

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2024 David Francey Revered Canadian Folk Singer-songwriter Sunday, September 29th, 6.00pm (doors open at 5.30pm); $25 adv / $28 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 Francey is a Scottish born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become one of Canada's most revered folk poets and singers (Toronto Star). For decades he worked across Canada in rail yards, construction sites, and the Yukon bush. In his 40's, encouraged by his wife to share his songs and sing in public, his 1999 recording debut, Torn Screen Door contained much of his experiences in that working class life. It was an immediate success. He has since won the coveted Canadian Juno Award in the Roots and Traditional category 4 times and released 13 CDs. He has also won the Grand Prize in the folk category of the John Lennon Song Writing Awards. His songs have been covered by many well-known artists; such as Mollie O'Brien, Del McCoury, and James Keelaghan. In concert David's wry humor and astute observations, combined with his telling lyrics, earn him new fans at every performance. It is perhaps telling that when David played for Fiddling Cricket the first time he actually sold more CD's than the total number of people in the audience! http://www.davidfrancey.com "… one of Canada's most revered folk poets and singers. His songs are small and beautifully crafted pieces of work." -Greg Quill, Toronto Star