Calaveras is an East Bay acoustic trio known for their original songs and lively, varied shows. Their songs have captured the Kerrville New Folk prize, the Napa Valley Emerging Songwriter award, Northern California Songwriters Association Song of the Year, first place in three categories in the 2005 West Coast Songwriter's Song Contest, including the Grand Prize, and have appeared in TV and movies. Their live show is a mix of Victoria's soaring vocals on pure folk ballads and sultry jazz-fusion torch songs, Greg's energetic and insightful musical treatment of birth, death and everything in between, and Dave's constantly creative lead-guitar commentary. Their most recent album, Ready to Fly (www.CDBaby.com/cd/calaveras), has won widespread critical accl.. "Wonderful music, wonderfully performed" according to Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary. "An awesome mix of traditional and modern folk sounds." according to CDReviews.com.
Hey Victoria, Greg, and Dave, OR Dave, Greg, and Victoria -- Hey CALAVERAS! Thanks for making the trek down to L.A. to see us and play in our show. You guys were GREAT as always. We look forward to seeing you at FAR-West this fall. In the mean time, keep on bringing your beauty to the world!
We're REALLY looking forward to playing with you guys on June 13 in LA. Craig is now the official second prize winner in the finger style guitar at the Topanga Banjo & Fiddle Fest and we look forward to celebrating with everyone that night! Have a lovely trip down!
Hey! We were supposed to be in your top friends by now!
Whatta we got to do? Cut an album? Become best friends with David Crosby?
Sheesh!
On a serious note, you guys ought to put a little more time into your Myspace page - it's truly a great tool for networking. Take a look at our nephew's band's page - One Big Lie - they're definitely benefitting from the additional exposure! :)
