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Granite Tapestry, a Santa Barbara favorite, loves all kinds of music. Considering the backgrounds of its members, it's not surprising that their "tapestry-like" repertoire ranges from traditional folk tunes to the blues, and from original compositions to acoustic renditions of rock and roll standards. • Nathan O'Hara providing vocals, guitar, and harmonica is a veteran of rock and reggae bands. Whether singing a gentle Irish ballad or a raucous Mardi Gras tune, his inspiring voice never fails to move his audience. • Kristina Eriksen (accordion, piano, guitar, and vocals draws from a lifetime of jazz, gospel, and classical performance. Her lyrical accordion solos and haunting vocals provide additional textures to the music. • Michael Mendelson on fiddle, guitar, and vocals, has his roots in bluegrass, swing, and traditional fiddling. His imaginative compositions and improvisations provide a strong counter point to the vocal sound of the band. • Joe Gram, on the bass and harmonica, brings experience from jazz, rock, and blues. He anchors the group's sound with solid, danceable basslines. Forming in 1990, Granite Tapestry, has played a variety of local festivals, including KCBX's Live Oak Music Festival, SoHo Restaurant, local bookstores, coffee houses, weddings and parties. With their wide range of musical styles, rich harmonies, and creative originality, GRANITETapestry can please any audience. Granite Tapestry's debut recording was produced by David West for Play Ball! Productions. The CD includes six band-member originals, as well as a variety of the band's favorite tunes. For more information or bookings, please call (805) 687-3804 or (805) 683-8967 Photo: Nathan O'Hara, Kristina Eriksen, Michael
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