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Sharing our Journey of Discovery ... in song and story
Tales From The Tavern is an incredible concert series– providing a perfect venue for artists and audiences to connect in a creative and exciting way
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| ANNOUNCING OUR FABULOUS FALL SERIES!
Sept. 9 SLAID CLEAVES GRETCHEN PETERS Sept. 16 STACEY EARLE & MARK STUART (their final tour together) CHERYL WHEELER Oct. 7 KRIS DELMHORST GURF MORLIX Oct. 14 JON DEE GRAHAM MICHAEL ON FIRE Nov. 4 MAIA SHARP STEVE POLTZ Nov. 11 SHELBY LYNNE CARLENE CARTER
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 artists speak ... Tales is the closest thing to the ultimate gig and there needs to be a wider awareness of this. - Steve Moris I want to thank you for a wonderful night last week...you really create the atmosphere that we touring folks ache for! and your attention to detail has few peers... - Kenny White "I really had the most lovely experience and want to thank you for creating such a great venue, and being so attentive and caring in every way." - Teresa Tudury
It starts with a love for 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. |
IMAGES FROM OUR SPRING SEASON! PHOTOS BY JOHN FITZPATRICK PHOTOGRAPHY 
Teresa Tudury had us laughing and crying, she moved and delighted us
Greg Trooper rocking out
Jack Tempchin, shown here with bassist Norman Sancho, presented an extraordinary set of songs and music
Pure voiced Priscilla Ahn
TALES FROM THE TAVERN RADIO
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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 here in the Santa Ynez Valley and other locations near the central coast of California. 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. Eliza Gilkyson - Oct. 15, 2008 Eliza: I don’t know if there’s really something I feel I have to tell people as much as I feel I have an obligation to myself – to be incredibly true to myself … and all that means is I try to process what comes out of me, and make great music and great poetry. I have an obligation to be the best I can with that. I don’t know how that fits in with other people other than that I’m so grateful – it’s like a big sounding board. I don’t do this in a vacuum. I’m very much aware of the reflection that happens from listeners – and I’m very much in need of that. I’m not this solo artiste, I really do need that feedback from other people. RC: So, since there is a need for some sort of response, how does that fit in with commercial considerations? Eliza: I don’t know. I’ve never been commercial, I’ve never had a record deal with a major label; I’ve never been courted by the industry. I have no idea how it fits in. RC: You don’t consider that when you’re actually recording a song. Eliza: No. I used to – when I was trying to get something from the industry. But now … I don’t think there is an industry, especially at my age. I think all there is – is me … and them, in terms of people who might be interested in what I do. It’s more a question of how can I get this out there, especially since there’s not really an industry infrastructure for somebody like me? RC: When you say people like me, what are you thinking. Eliza. I think – older. I think there is an audience for what I have to say, but I don’t think there is an infrastructure for how to get to that audience. That’s why what you’re doing is really important to me.