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Rita Hosking
Folk / Americana / Country



DAVIS, California
United States

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Last Login:  11/9/2009
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   Rita Hosking: General Info
Member Since8/22/2006
Band Websitewww.ritahosking.com
Band MembersBUY RITA'S CDs!

Come Sunrise (2009)

RITA HOSKING: Come Sunrise

Silver Stream (2007)

RITA HOSKING: Silver Stream

Are You Ready? (2005)

RITA HOSKING: Are You Ready?

Rita plays in variable configurations--solo, duo, trio and quartet. The whole shabang, "Rita Hosking and Cousin Jack," includes Sean Feder on banjo/guitar/bass/vocals, Bill Dakin on bass/guitar/vocals, and Andy Lentz on fiddle. Other folks known to be occasional guest Cousin Jacks are Bill Edwards, Florie Brown, Larry Graff, Leif Karlstrom, Jan Peters, Jon O'Brien, Samantha Olson, and Joe Craven.

InfluencesWell, Mom and Dad raised me in the mountains, and then they encouraged me to go to college where I met all these freaky people that made me want to play music. I think the strongest influence for me is the old home-place, history and people. (At least that's what I feel when I'm playing.) Musicians or types of music I can list are: The Mountaineers (old-time band from when/where I grew up), all sorts of country--Loretta Lynn, Emmylou, even Olivia Newton John's old country stuff, Bobby Gentry, the Man in Black, bluegrass, Hazel Dickens, Alice Gerrard, the Cornish Carol Choir/Grass Valley Singers, Rory Block, Buffy Saint-Marie, Stevie Nicks, Tim O'Brien, most of the folks listed on my friend Aamir's myspace page, Qur'anic recitation, Qawwali music, Gnawa music, Ralph Stanley, Janis Joplin, Northern Plains Indian music, Roscoe Holcomb, Carter Family, Pandit Jasraj, John Denver, Swapan Chaudhuri, Led Zepplin, Kate Wolf, Mary McCaslin, Gillian Welch, Aretha Franklin, Dave Carter, ..... Really, just about all the music that I've heard and enjoyed. That's so vast I can't comprehend trying to make a fair list. The spirit of music is grand and generous. p.s. I currently really enjoy Martha Scanlan and Caroline Herring, check them out if you haven't yet.
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Record LabelSelf-Released
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 14 2009 8:00P
House Concert Palo Alto, California
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
Chico Women’s Club with Po’ Girl Chico, California
Dec 22 2009 7:00P
Veteran’s Memorial Theater, Home for the Holidays Benefit Davis, California
Jan 9 2010 8:00P
The Cozmic Cafe Placerville, California
Jan 16 2010 8:00P
The Palms Playhouse w/ Mary McCaslin Winters, California
Feb 18 2010 8:00P
Folk Alliance Conference Memphis, Tennessee
Feb 19 2010 8:00P
Folk Alliance Conference Memphis, Tennessee
Feb 20 2010 8:00P
Folk Alliance Conference Memphis, Tennessee
Mar 13 2010 6:00P
Sonoma Folk and Bluegrass Festival Sebastopol, California
Mar 20 2010 8:00P
The Grand Theater, Co-bill with Rachel Harrington Salem, Oregon
Mar 21 2010 7:30P
Empty Sea Studios, Co-bill with Rachel Harrington Seattle, Washington
Mar 23 2010 9:00P
Green Frog Cafe Acoustic Tavern Bellingham, Washington
Mar 27 2010 7:00P
Harmony House Concert, Co-bill with Rachel Harrington Sisters, Oregon
Jun 25 2010 8:00P
Susanville Bluegrass Festival Susanville, California
Jun 26 2010 8:00P
Susanville Bluegrass Festival Susanville, California
Jul 15 2010 8:00P
United Kingdom Tour begins London

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   About Rita Hosking

Hi, I'm Rita. Thank you for stopping by! I hope you'll visit my website at www.ritahosking.com for more information and song samples, but in the meanwhile, here are a couple quotes, pictures, and videos from some kind folks:

"Rita Hosking has one of those perfectly imperfect voices necessary to do folk music right. An overtrained or flawless vibrato can ruin a good tune about broken lives or crossing over or prison wardens who are happiest when the jailhouse is full. But Hosking keeps it beautifully raw and real in the pitchy tradition of Emmylou Harris or Lucinda Williams. Musically, her bluegrass-tinged performances hearken back to the best of American music without mimicking the greats. Close harmonies and strong backup provided by her band, Cousin Jack, round out a sound rooted firmly in traditional music but distinct to an artist with a particular lyrical love for the mountains and the lives they envelop." --Adrienne van der Valk for the Eugene Weekly

"Hosking's two biggest assists are her singular voice (a soulful howl from the mountains) and quality songwriting. Between tunes she talked a bit about her upbringing near Hatchet Mountain (Fall River area). She talked about the devastating Fountain Fire prior to playing her great bluegrass tune "Kitchen Table and Chairs." This combination of quality storytelling, genuine personality, super songs and that voice have put Hosking into the big leagues. After a full weekend of amazing performances, I woke up Tuesday morning with her tune "Are You Ready" playing in my head," Jim Dyar of Redding's D.A.T.E. Magazine, on Rita's performance at Spring Strawberry Music Festival, 2007.






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JOAN

JOAN



Nov 9 2009 5:57 PM

Hi! Thanks for being a friend and your sweet tunes!!
Christian Lamitschka, Journalist for Country Music

Christian Lamitschka



Nov 9 2009 5:57 PM

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If you don't have the chance to request the list of donations in kind, please add HelpCharity to your Top Friends!

Thanks for helping me to support handicapped children!

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Roger

Roger Melvin



Nov 8 2009 5:52 PM

Hi Thank You for accepting me into your circle of friends.i love your mucis sounds grate keep it up the grate work and keep in touch. GOD BLESS
Linadenn

Linadenn



Nov 8 2009 5:52 PM

Thanks for the request!
All the best.
Linadenn
Mike Wilson

Mike Wilson



Nov 7 2009 7:45 PM

Thanks for the add Rita... I love your music... hope you make it to North Wales on your UK tour next year!
Norfolk, A.C.

Norfolk, A.C.



Nov 7 2009 7:45 PM

hi, thanks so much for the request. you've got a so beautiful voice and great songs. All the best
michel

michel
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Nov 7 2009 7:45 PM

Delighted to be a 'friend'
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Jan

Jan



Nov 7 2009 1:43 AM

thanks for the friend request....enjoying listening to your music...
The Good Intentions

The Good Intentions



Nov 6 2009 6:11 PM

good to meet you Rita - any friend of Evangeline's is a friend of ours!

Peter, Gabrielle, Scott and Frankie
xx
WILBURG

WILBURG



Nov 6 2009 6:07 PM

Hee Rita
That's my kinda music!
Are you coming to the Netherlands aswell?
Gr Wil.
garry smith

garry smith



Nov 6 2009 6:07 PM

Rita, darling, welcome aboard, I love your songs. There's a real Emmylou/McGarrigles vibe going on there. Absoloutely beautiful! Hope to sse you when you come to the UK. Do check out the message I sent you too.
Ducky loves two women

Ducky loves two women
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Nov 6 2009 6:06 PM

Hi there. Thanks for Squeezing me in [[[[]]]]]
Luke Jackson

Luke Jackson



Nov 6 2009 6:06 PM

Heya
thanx very much for the add, brilliant songs and awesome voice i think, really great band as well....hope you like my stuff.
Luke xxx
Rod Clements

Rod Clements



Nov 5 2009 11:35 PM

Hi Rita, Thanks for looking me up. Great sounding tracks you got on here. All the best, Rod.
Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Nov 5 2009 5:51 PM

Ruby Jane and Mark O'Connor: Virtuosos of the American Fiddle: http://www.poptech.org/blog/mark_oconnor_and_ruby_jane_smith_virtuosos_of_american_fiddle

Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!!
http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/
AND
Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think!
Ruby Jane
Rhonda

Rhonda



Nov 5 2009 5:51 PM

Thank you for your friend request. You're a gifted musician and I enjoyed listening to your music. California is such a beautiful state with so much to do and see. I truly enjoyed my vacation there, also I've only been there once. Take care & God bless.
Louise Kaye

Louise Kaye



Nov 5 2009 5:51 PM

Hi Rita,

Thank you for the friendship... You have a beautiful voice.

Great to see you are visiting the UK next year. Look forward to seeing your dates soon.

All the best,

Lou x
BAND OF MEN

BAND OF MEN



Nov 5 2009 5:51 PM

Thanks for the req.
Really fine tunes here, Rita!
So lovely voice
Pier
True Margrit

True Margrit



Nov 5 2009 5:51 PM

Thanks for the add! The big announcement:

The new True Margrit CD - The Juggler's Progress - is now available for pre-order, along with t-shirts and artwork, photo and drumheads, check it out here: http://bit.ly/7Cu8J

Next shows:
October 28, Jazzbones in Tacoma, WA
October 30, Mississippi Pizza in Portland, OR
October 31, Nana's Irish Grill and Pub in Newport, OR
November 1, Muddy's Hot Cup in Arcata, CA
November 5, Molly Malone's in West Hollywood, CA
November 5, Molly Malone's in West Hollywood, CA

Our tour wraps up with the big show at San Francisco's best rock club, Bottom of the Hill! For the complete show schedule, check here: http://bit.ly/1UgGqQ
Paul Song Lyricist - Better Believe it Babe!

Paul Song Lyricist - Better Believe it Babe!



Nov 5 2009 5:26 AM

Cheers for the invite Rita - I like your sounds, hope you like mine too:)!
Good luck & all the best from Paul:)!
venusofwillendorf

venusofwillendorf



Nov 5 2009 2:27 AM

Thanks for the add. Love your music. Beautiful voice. Blessings.
Sandy

Sandy Jones



Oct 31 2009 6:04 PM

Somehow, I badly that I interrupted you the other night. Sorry. It was nice to say hello...
KEN WILLIAMSON

Ken Williamson



Oct 27 2009 2:49 AM

It is a pleasure to have you as my new MySpace friend… I find your MySpace page, your talent and your enthusiasm for music pleason’ to many… I welcome you’re other MySpace friends to visit my MySpace page that I’ve dedicated to my admiration of many talented guitar playing musicians of many styles… Stop by check it out and leave a comment if you like… Thanks Ken…
WINDJAMMER'S

WINDJAMMER'S



Oct 26 2009 9:47 PM



Hello
many thanks from France
for the add it's a real pleasure
to be in the lot of your friends
it's a nice day for us
Long life at your and our music

Friendships

Gihem for Windjammer's

FUR DIXON AND STEVE WERNER

FUR DIXON AND STEVE WERNER



Oct 10 2009 6:27 AM

good on you mate. Glad to hear all the good news!

Yer the awesomest.

love from down south,
Steve and Fur
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