Singer-songwriters Chris Webster, Sarah Elizabeth Campbell, and guitarist Nina Gerber perform together for the first time in a concert on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 7:00pm as part of the Santa Cruz Live video series for TV and internet broadcast at the Digital Media Factory, 2809 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA. Doors open at 6:30pm….
Nina Gerber, Chris Webster and Sarah Elizabeth Campbell
By Folk Department | Published March 14th, 2011
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
By Folk Department | Published March 13th, 2011Two-time Grammy award winner (in Traditional Blues and Traditional Folk categories) the venerable Ramblin’ Jack Elliott will be appearing Sunday, March 13, 2011 at a 1:00pm matinee show at Don Quixote’s, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA (831) 603-2294. In the tradition of a roving troubadour, Jack has traveled the world with his guitar, telling stories…
Byron Berline Band
By Folk Department | Published March 12th, 2011The Byron Berline Band will be playing traditional bluegrass and western swing at two gigs on the Central Coast of California, Monday, March 14, 2011 at 7:30pm at Don Quixote’s, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, (831) 603-2294 and Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 7:30pm at Planet Gemini, 2110 North Fremont, Monterey (next to the Fairgrounds), (831)…
Liz Carroll
By Folk Department | Published March 5th, 2011One of America’s greatest Irish fiddlers, Liz Carroll, will be in concert Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 7:00pm at Don Quixote’s, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA., presented by the Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay. Liz’s astounding musicianship was confirmed by winning both Junior and Senior All-Ireland Fiddle Championships in the past. Since then, she…
The Growlers, Tater Famine & Mylo Jenkins on The Rising Tide tonight!
By The Rising Tide | Published March 4th, 2011Hey all, March is here! And as a special treat for all of you, we’ve lined up an incredible series of guests and live performances that reach across the genre spectrum for The Rising Tide! Check out our list of upcoming performers for more details, but let’s get back to what’s happening on tonight’s show!…
Andstrom
By Folk Department | Published March 3rd, 2011Andström will be playing traditional Swedish dance music at a house concert in Salinas on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 7:00pm. Fiddlers Mats and Ulf Andström grew up in Fölinge, Sweden where they learned directly from Jämtland tradition-bearers. The brothers now each hold the prestigious title of Riksspelman, or national fiddler. Ulf’s son Nils will…
Coyote Grace
By Folk Department | Published March 1st, 2011Coyote Grace currently hails from Sonoma County, CA and is an acoustic folk duo, with Joe Stevens (banjo, guitar) and Ingrid Elizabeth (bass) singing sweet harmonies together. They’ll be performing at Don Quixote’s, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 7:30pm. They met in Seattle, traveled around the country performing together,…
Grasstowne
By Folk Department | Published February 26th, 2011Grasstowne plays both traditional and contemporary bluegrass, and has two upcoming gigs on the central coast, Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 7:00pm at the Morgan Hill Grange Hall, 40 East 4th Street, Morgan Hill, CA (408) 779-5456 and a matinee show on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 1:00pm at Don Quixote’s, 6275 Highway 9, Felton,…
Misner and Smith
By Folk Department | Published February 22nd, 2011Misner and Smith are next up in the Acoustic Music Series at The Ugly Mug Cafe, 4640 Soquel Ave., Soquel, CA on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at 7:30pm. Presented by Fiddling Cricket, the San Francisco based duo Megan Smith (upright bass, mandolin) and Sam Misner (guitar) harmonize beautifully together, covering both traditional and contemporary material….
Solas
By Folk Department | Published February 21st, 2011Internationally acclaimed Irish band Solas performs at The Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 7:30pm. Presented by the Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay, they will be celebrating the release of their 10th CD. The band includes multiple All-Ireland Champion on four different instruments, Seamus Egan…