Saturday November 16, 2024

FRANK CRITELLI Frank Critelli is a poet, philosopher, raconteur, busker, disc jockey, teacher, and gardener — and a tireless advocate and beacon for local music whose voice soars higher and stronger than Castle Craig in his Meriden, Connecticut, hometown. For more than 30 years, Frank has played in streets and subways, clubs and coffeehouses, barrooms and classrooms, colleges, festivals, theaters, and in his kitchen. Frank writes songs and is truly in his element when he performs live—sometimes solo, and sometimes with original music trio The Bargain. You’ll come away entertained, energized, and possibly enlightened. With Rick Allison, Frank co-hosts The Local Bands Show on WPLR 99.1 FM in New Haven and streaming on CygnusRadio.com. In addition, he contributes to the scene with performances and interviews, and by organizing events such as the Olde Church Acoustic Series. https://frankcritelli.bandcamp.com/ MOCKINGBIRD’S WING Mockingbird’s Wing is an organically grown acoustic band made up of four diverse musicians: Barbara Hotz is a singer/songwriter with deep roots in Mexico and a love of the old standards. Jonathan McBee is a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter out of Chicago, IL. If it’s got strings, Jonathan is looking to add it to the Mockingbird sound. Paul Pendery is a Montana/Alaska/Texas singer/songwriter whose songs evoke soulful stirrings and happy feet. Suzy Schultz, when she is not at her day job as a full-time artist, adds vocals/flute/ cello to the Mockingbird sound. Like the mockingbird herself, all the different voices and styles come together for the unique and inimitable Mockingbird’s Wing sound. https://www.facebook.com/p/Mockingbirds-Wing-100066826201735/