About this Event
Uncovering great, overlooked songs in exquisite three-part harmony -- Meet the performers of BACKYARD BIRDS:
Backyard Birds - Linda Baker (vocals, acoustic electric guitar), Jean Catino (vocals, tenor ukulele), June Coha (vocals, soprano ukulele), Larry Prather (bass) and Linc Russin (mandolin) - performs a fresh blend of vocal harmonies in a wide variety of music, uncovering great, overlooked songs in genres ranging from Americana, rock and roll, alt-country, pop and R&B to jazz standards and originals.
The three women’s close-knit harmonies and the band’s acoustic stylings, highlighted by Russin’s cool mandolin playing and Prather’s expressive bass, have drawn comparisons to the music of the T Sisters and Rosanne Cash, but the Birds’ discerning selection of eclectic material is unique.
Backyard Birds’ 2020 album, Wildlife, showcases their approach to lesser-known but cover-worthy songs, with music from folk duo First Aid Kit, songwriter and singer Carlene Carter, Buddy and Julie Miller, rockabilly/soul songwriter Imelda May, classic country songwriters Ray Edenton and Don Winters, and Neil Young. Backyard Birds’ intimate live performances also often include songs by Anna McGarrigle, Rosanne Cash, Sam Phillips, Dan Penn and Chips Moman, the Beatles, Leonard Cohen, Dave Frishberg and others.
“Gorgeous folksy renditions...The harmonies have only gotten better...a local treat.” Aaron Carnes, Good Times (Santa Cruz, CA)
“A collection of songs that make your heart sway, and voices that find that sweet spot, and keep you dancing in your dreams.” Christina Wise, Press Banner (Scotts Valley, CA)
The five musicians met and began to develop their sound through the vibrant, supportive Santa Cruz ukulele scene. Baker and Catino first sang and performed together and with Russin at Santa Cruz play-alongs and open mics. When Coha was invited to play at a local gig, she asked Baker and Catino to join her as Backyard Birds. Russin, who learned mandolin as a boy in Italy, and Prather, a devoted student of music who had been in other local bands, joined shortly afterwards, and completed the Backyard Birds quintet in 2017.
Since then, the Birds have performed throughout Santa Cruz County, at Michael’s on Main, Felton Music Hall, Chaminade Resort and Spa, the Aromas Grange (in February 2020), Davenport Roadhouse, The Food Lounge, and Bocci’s Cellar, among other venues.
Performance video and photos: http://www.backyardbirdsband.com
Backyard Birds Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BackyardBirdsBand/
Ticket prices are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Concert starts at 4:30 PM -- doors open at 3:45 PM. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE FOR SAFETY -- only 125 Tickets will be sold. Snack foods will be available for purchase to eat outside of the Hall (no eating indoors). Premium beers and wines will also be available for purchase (drinking is OK in the Hall).
PLEASE NOTE: PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE DOOR. NO REFUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE IF NOT VACCINATED. This is for the safety of our wonderful audience.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Aromas Grange, 400 Rose Avenue, Aromas, United States
USD 15.00