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Sharing our Journey of Discovery in song and story
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ANNOUNCING OUR FALL SERIES!
Sept. 15
Teresa Tudury
Shawn Phillips
Sept. 22
Elizabeth Cook
Jack Tempchin Oct. 6 Dave Alvin & The Guilty Band
Oct. 13
Cliff Eberhardt
Peter Case
Oct. 27
Peter Mulvey & Jeffrey Foucault
Bonnie "Prince" Billy & The Cairo Gang Nov. 3 Caroline Herring Steve Forbert
All concerts take place at The Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez - check back for concert start times It starts with a love of music An appreciation of words, and passionate communication, and creative expression, and the experience of having been inspired, Of having felt the magic that sometimes gets created in live performance, In the place where artists and audience come together. It grows - out of and into a sense of purpose, To advocate on behalf of art, and spirit and the inspirational quality, and with that comes a pledge; To place and re-place the emphasis on Essence and content And to create opportunities and environments that are richly rewarding. Through the power of community, and the energy of trust, and a belief in the work and the vision and with the strength of stamina, and the force of fulfillment. It continues to expand expand. the artists speak ... I've been singing the praises of Tales From The Tavern to my songwriting friends . . . not even as a great gig that they need to pursue . . . but as a quintessential gig . . . a sort of template or beacon for how a concert series would be run if promoters could think like touring musicians, or if touring musicians were organized and savvy enough to put together a top notch venue production. It was perfect. I've never felt more cared for, personally . . . or more respected, musically . . . as I did in Santa Ynez. And that's a real testament to all the thoughtful consideration, and considerable time and energy that Ron and Carole Ann have put into making Tales From The Tavern a genuine meeting ground for the community and the arts. It was an inspiration. And hopefully, an aspiration . . . for the rest of the meeting grounds around the country trying to form themselves, best they can.- Danny Schmidt the fans speak ... "I will always remember last night as one of the most charming, personal, intimate, tender, funny, and heartfelt music evenings of my life. Absolutely lovely....." "Thanks again for a wonderful evening, and the beautiful way you brought us all together into a spiritual family. Even though I traveled up there by my myself, I didn't feel alone." the agents speak ... "Tales from the Tavern totally f#ck*n rocks! You guys are the best! Stellar sound, kindness, and a great vibe. - Val Denn (The Val Denn Agency) the production team speaks "It has a sense of family. I feel a part of all this. It is not only the artists, it is everyone who puts it on, it is the audience. It is everyone involved. It feels good." - Henry Diltz |
Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart move through the audience at Tales from the Tavern
Butch Hancock telling Tales...from the Tavern
Tyson, Gib, Carole Ann and Henry join Michael on Fire for the Tales from the Tavern theme song
(all photos by John Fitzpatrick Photography)
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HE SAID SHE SAID - THE INTERVIEWS One of our favorite things about Tales from the Tavern are the Interviews we conduct with each of the artists following the concerts. For interesting excerpts from these interviews, check out our "He Said She Said" page. Like the radio program above, we will be updating this section often, so check back frequently to see what these artists had to say Excerpts Ryan Bingham – Feb. 3, 2010 RC What are the inspirations for you ---the things that inspire you and keep you going during the tough times - and now where you’re at---what you find optimistic? Ryan Bingham In life the main thing that keeps you going is people—your friends and your family and the people around you. In the mornings when I wake up with my wife beside me and she’s got this big smile on her face - there is nothing about that that doesn’t make you want to get up and get going, that’s a big start you know. And your friends that surround you and people who want to hear your songs, that’s what keeps you going playing music - they say hey man I dig that tune can you play this song or that song -- if people didn’t want to hear the songs I wouldn’t have any reason to play them.
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Ryan Bingham kicked off our Spring 2010 season with a bang!
