MUSIC + EVENTS

October 1
The Buds
Join Bay Area musicians Bryan Harrison, Jim McLaren, Elisa Welch, and Dave Coan for a treat of three part vocal harmony and acoustic guitar and percussion, as they take you on a tour of real life songs of independence, heartache, love, desire, reflection, with a flair for social and political conscience.
Contact: Elisa M. Welch
Web: http://www.thebudsmusic.org

October 8
Mr. Barky
Long time local folk musicians Ernest Kinsolving and Karl Franzen will amuse you with a varied set of historical songs, accompanied by a multitude of instruments including fiddle and guitar, as they make their way over land and sea, from Ireland to the American frontier and beyond.
Website: www.ernestvoices.com/barky

October 15
Hot Club de Watsonville
This dynamic local group plays acoustic swing jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt. Not to be missed!
Contact: Alen Cileli, violinist
Email: alen.cileli@gmail.com
Phone: 802.999.9832

October 22 Rive Gauche Trio
This local trio specializes in French café-style music of the 1920s-1940s, Spanish and Gypsy songs, and other period favorites.
Contact: Julianne Stafford, juliannes@mac.com
Phone: 659.575.5194
Website: http://www.leftbanktrio.com

October 29
Hey Mom!
Hey Mom is a Bay Area quartet of professional musicians (and moms) dedicated to presenting music that appeals to children as well as parents. With sparkling vocal harmonies and instruments including steel drum, banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, kazoo, hand drum and harmonica, they weave a wide variety of styles and textures into their songs. Their music ranges from traditional to modern folk, to jazz, to south of the border, to just plain fun, often dealing with topics like friendship, respect for life, and caring for the environment.
Web: www.heymommusic.com