CRIS PLATA TRIO

CRIS PLATA was born in South Texas, the son of migrant workers. Those early days of living in different migrant camps and following the harvest from region to region, exposed Cris to a wide range of musical experiences. His early musical experiences reflect his Mexican heritage. This heritage includes Norteno (Northern Mexico border music), conjunto (elements […]

$10

SONG CIRCLE w/ TRICIA ALEXANDER

Round robin song circle led by TRICIA ALEXANDER– (performer, poet, healer, "with a voice, music and lyrics that resonate the heart") done informally, not from the stage, no microphones. This is a lovely gathering of singers, songwriters, musicians and music appreciators! Traditional Round Robin protocol applies – everyone is part of the circle and has […]

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SATCHEL PAIGE & the GREAT APES

The Great Apes are at it again, this time as a quintet.  SATCHEL PAIGE on electric guitar and vocals, JACOB BICKNASE as rhythm man, KEVIN KNAPP on keys, ERIC MILLER on cello (and trumpet), DJ SCULLIN on electric guitar. Satchel says, "Come on out for a post-election celebration of our humanity! Things are coming together nicely, and we're excited to […]

$10

BRIAR PICKERS

Take a "Monroe style" mandolin player, with a gravely voice, add a fiddle player obsessed with Kenny Baker, and apply that to a guitarist with a slightly modern bent, and you'd have THE BRIARPICKERS. This Madison-based trio (or quartet with bass) features Brian Ray, Paul Kienitz, and Starr Moss. They play a compelling blend of […]

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NATALIA ZUKERMAN

NATALIA ZUKERMAN grew up in New York City, studied art at Oberlin, worked in mural arts in San Francisco, began her songwriting career in Boston, and now resides, writes, plays and paints in Brooklyn, NY. The daughter of classical musicians Eugenia and Pinchas Zukerman, Natalia found her sound in other strings – those on slide guitar, […]

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