Make Me An Instrument

Listen to original songs in the beautiful setting of our St. Joseph's Hall:

Stephen Holland is a vocalist, guitarist, and composer living in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California. He has degrees in music performance and world music and has taught in colleges and public schools in California. His songwriting is inspired by world music as well as the tradition of classical guitar.

Velvy Appleton is a singer-songwriter, photographer and filmmaker living in Grass Valley. His 2013 Ghost Towns album with Spark & Whisper was sited on a dozen+ 'Top Ten Folk Albums of the Year' lists. He and Rebecca Chourré having been writing songs and performing together for over ten years. Rebecca’s background in classical voice and choral music have molded her musical identity and vocal style. She and Velvy are excited to connect with audiences in more intimate, pared down performances.

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