Abbie Gardner/Frank Critelli at East Rock Concert Series - Saturday, March 16, at Best Video in Hamden
Doors at 6pm, Showtime 7pm
Tickets : Fernandopintopresents.com
Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Americana darlings Red Molly, her acclaimed tales of love and loss, both gritty and sweet, are propelled by her impeccable slide guitar chops. Her live show is truly unique - as an award-winning songwriter, captivating vocalist, and a world-class lap style dobro player, she has an unmistakable sound all her own. This sound of vocals and dobro unaccompanied is masterfully captured on her 2022 CD "DobroSinger." The record made it to #11 on the Billboard Blues Charts and #2 on the Folk DJ Charts. It’s a raw intimate recording full of blues, heartfelt ballads and the ache of the unknown. It’s quite a contrast to her previous CD, Wishes on a Neon Sign (2018) which featured a co-write with Chris Stapleton and leaned on full band production. Though she has traveled around the world with Red Molly, Abbie stands strong as a solo act and has opened for Lori McKenna, Hot Rize, and Martina McBride."Not only a first-rate Dobro player but a songwriter to be reckoned with." --John Platt, WFUV
WEBSITE
https://www.abbiegardner.com/
YOUTUBE
https://www.youtube.com/abbiegardnerdobrosinger
Frank Critelli writes songs and often performs live. Many times solo, and sometimes accompanied by one or more musical co-conspirators. For over 30 years, he's played in streets and subways, clubs and coffeehouses, barrooms and classrooms, colleges, festivals, theaters, and in his kitchen.
Frank Critelli co-hosts The Local Bands Show on 99.1fm WPLR-New Haven and CygnusRadio.com w/ Rick Allison.