The folk-music duo, Men of Worth, was formed by James Keigher (Ireland) and Donnie Macdonald (Scotland) in 1986. Both exiles, it was through the Celtic music scene in Southern California that James and Donnie first met, and within a couple of years a partnership developed that was simultaneously serious and fun. Geographical changes now find James and Donnie living in Southern Oregon and Northern California respectively. Whilst remaining true to their Gaelic roots, Men of Worth have successfully evolved as entertainers.

From the Familiar Roads of his hometown of Clydebank, Scotland to the sunkissed beaches of California Peter Daldry brings his talent and unique voice. Peter is becoming the vocalist of choice at Scottish and Irish events in Northern California and beyond, he now resides in Santa Clara CA. Blessed with a strong smooth tenor voice Peter sings the only way he knows how, with power and passion and depth of feeling.

The Maritime Historical Weekend at MMSD will feature two special
concerts on the Berkeley:

Friday, January 8, 7:30 PM:  "Songs of the Sea, the Ship, and the
Sailor," featuring Bob Zentz, maritime performer who is presenting at
the AHA Opening Plenary Session.  Discount admission for MMSD and SDFH
members, and AHA members/participants.

Sunday, January 10, 110:00 AM-3:00 PM:  Benefit Concert, featuring Bob
Zentz, Bill Dempsey, Ken Graydon, and the Westlin Weavers.  Free with
museum admission!
Bob Zentz is an award-winning singer, songwriter, song-sharer, and

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JOIN US FOR A NEW YEAR'S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA WITH THE BAND CROWFOOT, AND CALLER LYNN ACKERSON
NEW YEAR'S EVE, 7:30 PM- 12:15 am.
Trinity United Methodist Church. 3030 Thorn St.. San Diego CA
$20 in advance/$25 after Dec. 26. Ticket info :lswenginer@yahoo.com or 480-381-4338
CROWFOOT'S MUSIC: These three full-time musicians revel in their American and Québécois roots. They have been one of the most sought-after bands on the contra dance scene. They are superb musicians who really know how to play for dancers. Crowfoot’s energy is contagious.

George, Diane, Pamela, and Laura have been performing together for almost 20 years at concerts and festivals across the United States. Yes, they are actually sisters, and Geoge is their cousin. When he moved back to California, they realized they all loved the the same kind of music, and had learned many of the same songs. They worked on some tunes together, and ended up being asked on stage for the first time by the popular duo Men of Worth at the Bob Burns Restaurant in Woodland Hills, California.

Three of San Diego's most respected singer-songwriters in one show playing together on one stage. TRIPTYCH is comprised of the celebrated triumvirate of Peggy Watson, David Beldock and Joe Rathburn.

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Take San Diego's Finest blues man, Robin Henkel, combine him with Allen Singer, one of the top interpreters of Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, American Root's/ Blue's music and you'll be part of an exciting, unforgettable evening of guaranteed delight.

Acoustic trio Banshee in the Kitchen infuses traditional Celtic music with strong dashes of jazz and rock. Critics praise their dynamic arrangements and instrumental precision. Audiences love the band’s eclectic approach, finding the sweet spot between old and new, playfully stirring them together with musicality they call “banshee-fying”.

Musician/songwriter and producer Gregory Page was born in London, England to a musical family. As a teenager, he attended Trinity College of Music where he studied classical guitar and composition. At the age of sixteen, Page moved to Southern California where he began tirelessly writing and recording his own brand of music. As the years passed, Page not only worked on his own projects but also began to work with an eclectic array of artists such as Jason Mraz, John Doe, Jewel, Tom Brosseau, Steve Poltz and AJ Croce, amongst others.

Gregory Page

Folding Mr. Lincoln is: Harry Mestyanek, Nancy Mestyanek, David Ybarra, Alicia Previn, Rob Garbowski, Rick Wilkins, and Others. Others are.........."friends who play and sing with us from time-to-time." At its root, however, Folding Mr. Lincoln is two musicians who have known each other for a very long time; two people who have lived and loved a lot; a husband and wife with a huge appetite for music. "We are a folk, acoustic, Americana band. We perform originals as well as songs written by others. The songs we write and the songs of others that we perform are very special to us.

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Brooke Mackintosh was born the first of three children in Salt Lake City, Utah. Raised by talented and loving parents in a world built on love, family, religion and the black and white standards surrounding it all. The same strict standards which threatened her creativity and inevitably forced her to step out of the boundaries she was raised to believe in, in order to pursue her true calling, music.

Ron Freshman is San Diego's and the Desert Cities' finest and most sought after solo guitarist. His diverse musical styles include Classical, Jazz, Brazilian, Popular and Flamenco. His performances take you on a musical journey with warm, honest, heart-felt music that provides the perfect ambiance for your special event.

Ron has completed many CDs of his favorite and most requested pieces as well as his own original pieces.

"Strange and Eerie Tales"
Charles Johnson will have "SPOOKIE" stories and songs for the kids at 5:00 pm, Free.
Then the San Diego Story tellers will present...........
Shivers and fright for a Halloween night at 700 pm. Spookify your Halloween with some strange and eerie tales from some of San Diego's best storytellers. Starts mild; gets creepier. Will you stay to the very
end? Note: Concert is for adults; no one under 12 admitted.
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Admission:  $10
7:00 pm
Templar's Hall, Old Poway Park
14134 Midland RD
Poway, CA

Anyone not familiar with the music of Bill Staines is in for a special treat.

Chris Clarke with Plow & Zapf Dingbats - An evening of old-time, bluegrass, folk, New Orleans jazz, Texas swing, gospel, and blues. Original songs and tasteful arrangements of traditional American Heritage music.

Biography

Well, even if they don't all live under the same roof, this family makes terrific music and has a rip-roarin' good time while they're at it. The Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Family Band features Jay, Molly, Jay's daughter Ruth Ungar Merenda, and her husband Michael Merenda. The band travel's with Ruthy and Mike's son Will, born January 28, 2008. He's not playing an instrument yet but is sometimes heard none the less.

A vocalist,guitar player, percussionist, penny whistler, and constantly studying, Heloise performs solo and is in the Celtic band Highland Way. With Highland Way and with many others musicians she has enjoyed appearances all over Southern California as well as Arizona,Atlanta, and Washington State. Heloise is also a children's book illustrator and author published through Wee Celtic Tales. For more information and a direct link to the books please visit www.HELOISELOVE.COM. Her books are also available through Amazon.com.

Born in Homestead, Florida and raised in southern California, Grammer comes from a musical family. Cousin Leo Fortin played double trumpets in Lawrence Welk’s band, while her grandmothers and mother played keyboards and accordion. But it was her guitar-playing father who was her first true inspiration.

OLD POWAY PARK TRAIN SONG FESTIVAL 2009

Hear the sweet sounds of train songs and whistles during the 13th annual Train Song Festival at Old Poway Park on Saturday, October 10, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This California Parks and Recreation Society award-winning event, co-sponsored by San Diego Folk Heritage and the City, will feature live traditional music inspired by the history and culture surrounding railroads.

A picture is worth a thousand words, a video is thousands of pictures strung together, so, for the full story on Joe click the link at the bottom of this page to see and hear him in performance. Keep in mind that the video may open in another tab or window, and may be hidden behind this EPK page. Once you're on the video page, look to the right side for the word Playlist and you'll see Autoplay/Play Next buttons and you'll have your choice of how to view the videos. Enjoy.

By all means, read on if you're so inclined.

SMALL POTATOES is Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso. This Chicago-based duo has been touring on the
folk circuit since 1993. They’ve traveled a million miles, becoming sought-after regulars at many clubs,
coffeehouses and house concerts across the U.S. They have made repeat appearances at major folk festivals,
including the Kerrville Folk Festival, the Walnut Valley Folk Festival, and Philadelphia Folk Festival. They
were one of the “most requested” acts at the 1999 Falcon Ridge New Artist Showcase. Jacquie is also a winner
of the 1998 Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Contest.

Tommy Sands, County Down's singer, songwriter and social activist has achieved something akin to legendary status in his own lifetime. From the pioneering days with the highly influential Sands Family, sharing Irish Music from New York's Carnegie Hall to Moscow's Olympic Stadium, he has developed into one of the most powerful songwriters and enchanting solo performers in Ireland today. He enjoys celebrity status in his homeland and elsewhere, tempered by artistic integrity and the sorrow of personal tragedy in his war torn homeland.