Upcoming events
Saturday, September 20, 2008
House concert and CD release party. Wayne & Connie's subterranean bunker, 215 Water St., Petaluma.
Potluck at 6 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m.
Originally scheduled for August 16, the official CD release party for “In My Own Time” has been moved to September 20. I'll be accompanied by guitarist Gary Grubb, bassist Steve Della Maggiora, harmonica player Bruce Kurnow and singer Pamela Joyce. Come early if you want to share in a potluck dinner starting at 6 p.m. and then stay around for the music starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and seating is limited. Call Barbara Arhon at (707) 781-3272 to reserve a ticket or get more information.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Moose Open Mic Night. Moose Lodge, 300 English Street, Petaluma.7 to 10 p.m.
I’ve been co-hosting this monthly event with Clea Austin since we started it in February 2006. It’s a great showcase for local talent. Singer-songwriters regularly try out their new material and we've had performers who play everything from autoharp and accordion to theremin and ukelele.The Moose Lodge is a private club open to Moose members and their guests. Only three visits to the lodge are allowed before becoming a Moose. Send me an e-mail if you’d like to be included on my monthly Moose Open Mic e-mail alert.
Recent events
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Private concert for COTS residents, Petaluma.
I was honored to play a solo evening concert for residents of the Mary Isaak Center, operated by the Committee on the Shelterless (COTS). COTS is a remarkable local nonprofit that offers help and hope to homeless persons. Visit www.cots-homeless.org for more information.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Songs of Sonoma. Alice's Restaurant, Highway 12 and Main Street, Sebastopol.I played with Gary Grubb and Wendy Beckerman in a singer-songwriters in the round format from 3 to 4 p.m., then Buddy Mondlock performed from 4 to 5 p.m. Matt Kramer and Teresa Tudury started this showcase of singer-songwriters in 2006. Originally at Ordinary Miracles store in Cotati, it has moved to Alice’s Restaurant in Sebastopol and is held monthly (more or less) on Sunday afternoons.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Petaluma Sesquicentennial River Fest.Water Street next to the Petaluma River Turning Basin.It was a beautiful, sunny summer day as Chris Samson & Friends played a one-hour set as part of this day-long celebration of the Petaluma River and its role in the city's 150-year history. Thanks to Gary Grubb, Steve Della Maggiora, Bruce Kurnow and Pamela Joyce -- talented musicians all -- for accompanying me.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Petaluma Art & Garden Festival. Downtown Petaluma.Chris Samson & Friends, featuring Gary Grubb, Steve Della Maggiora, Bruce Kurnow and Pamela Joyce, played two 45-minute sets on the outdoor stage on Fourth Street, opening this seventh annual festival. Al Molina's Latin Jazz Sextet and the Peter Welker All-Stars also performed.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Petaluma Trolley, Trestle and Track Extravaganza. The Yellow Barn, Petaluma.George Merrill sat in on keyboards and vocals as Gary, Steve, Pamela and I performed four songs in this six-hour musical blast that also featured the Artifacts, the Sofa Kings, Teresa Tudury, Chris Rowan, Larry Potts and many more. It was a feel-good community event. Organizer Chris Stevick said the event raised more than $3,000 for the trolley and trestle project.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Aqus Cafe. Second and H streets, Foundry Wharf, Petaluma.I kicked off my summer-long series of performances in conjunction with the release of my CD with this two-hour performance, accompanied by Gary Grubb and Steve. I invited my friend Barbara Arhon to play some Gu-achi songs on violin as well. The Aqus Cafe, owned and operated by John and Anne-laure Crowley, is a great place to hear live music by local musicians every Saturday morning. www.aquscafe.com
Past performances
These are some of the places where Chris has performed over the years.
- Jolly Roger, Falmouth, Mass. (1974)
- John Barleycorn, San Francisco, Calif. (1975)
- The Mayflower Inn, San Rafael, Calif. (1978)
- Coffee Catz, Sebastopol, Calif. (1996-2006)
- Westminster Woods, West Sonoma County, Calif. (1998)
- The Black Pearl, Pismo Beach, Calif. (2001)
- Noe Deli, Petaluma, Calif. (2002)
- Papa's Taverna, Petaluma, Calif. (2000, 2002)
- The Black Cat, Penngrove, Calif. (2003-2004)
- Petaluma Art & Garden Festival, Petaluma, Calif. (2004, 2008)
- Petaluma Folk Music Concert Series, Petaluma, Calif. (2004)
- Petaluma Library, Petaluma, Calif. (2005)
- Unitarian Universalist Church, Petaluma Women's Club, Petaluma, Calif. (2005)
- Bricks, Petaluma, Calif. (2004-2005)
- Kate Wolf Music Festival, open mike, Laytonville, Calif. (2006-2008)
- Moose Open Mike (co-host), Moose Lodge, Petaluma, Calif. (2006-2008)
- Songs of Sonoma, singer-songwriter showcase, Cotati, Calif. (2007, 2008)
- Aqus Cafe, Saturday morning music, Petaluma, Calif. (2007, 2008)