Davis Media Access and the Davis Odd Fellows are proud to announce that Joe Craven is bringing his wild energy, amazing musicianship and a big toolbox to whats sure to be a raucous good time in the second of a three-part "First Fridays" concert series on Friday, March 6. The show takes place at the Davis Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second Street in Davis. Click on Read More below for full details.
Always a showstopper and a great community supporter, Craven is taking time out of a busy touring schedule to play for a hometown crowd while also supporting the fundraising efforts of KDRT-LP, 95.7 FM, Davis' own low-power radio station.
Craven will delight the audience with his immaculate finger work on fiddle, mandolin and anything else with a string, he'll take us all on a journey somewhere between avant-garde jazz and down home bluegrass as he melds and molds music genres with an artist's grace and a toolbox full of fun. Plus, he's sure to add a few surprises that may or may not include his amazing jawbone rendition of Old Man Tucker.
To listen to an interview of Joe Craven, click on this link:
http://kdrt.org/node/919
To read an article about Joe Craven by Nancy Bodily, click on this link:
http://kdrt.org/node/937
Opening for Craven will be the dandy, down-home sound of the jug band Aesthetic Cling. Try watching these guys and not get a spring in your step, as they give their audiences an old time feel and a sweet jug sound sure to leave you smiling.
So come on down young and old alike to the Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second Street in Davis, on Friday, March 6. Tickets are bargain priced, so folks can afford to have a little fun with local radio DJs, volunteers and supporters of free, local media. We'll put a keg on ice and Purple Pearl wine will be available for purchase.
Ticket holders can get discounts on area dining by showing their stubs, and be sure to wear your dancing shoes as we guarantee a fun time for all. Tickets are $15 general in advance/ $17 at the door, $12 advance/$10 at the door for students w/ ID. Available at Davis Media Access, 1623 Fifth Street in Davis, at Armadillo Tickets in downtown Davis and here by Paypal! Call (530) 757-2419 for more information.