$49 Includes dinner and concert (Beverages can be purchased separately). Paul Kares presents a special Mother's Day dinner show with hit songwriter Craig Bickhardt, Michael Ronstadt (from the legendary Ronstadt family) and Sol Knopf
Craig Bickhardt
Craig signed his first record contract with Albert Grossman (Dylan's manager, and owner of Bearsville Records) in 1974 at the age of 19. Since then he has recorded for four labels including Capital-Liberty Records, Warner Brothers Records, MTM Records. His critically acclaimed new CD, The More I Wonder is released his own Stone Barn label.
As a performer Bickhardt has appeared on the Grand Ol' Opry, Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage, and at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Sellersville Theater, New Bedford Folk Festival, The Bluebird Cafe (where he was one of the original Writers-In-The-Round from 1986-1990), The Bitter End, The Main Point, The Hollywood Palomino, Burlap and Beab and numerous other venues. He has shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, Stephen Stills, Judy Collins, Hank Williams Jr., Leo Koettke, Kathy Mattea and Tim O'Brien among many others.
As a staff-songwriter for EMI and Universal music for 19 years, he generated a catalog of over 800 songs that were recorded by notables such as Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Tony Rice, Jonathan Edwards, Kathy Mattea, Art Garfunkle, Trisha Yearwood, Poco, David Wilcox, Martina McBride and more than 100 artists worldwide. He is the composer of three number one Billboard hits, 9 top ten hits, as well as the recipient of several RIAA Platinum CDs. His voice and songs can also be heard in the Academy Award winning film "Tender Mercies" starring Robert Duval, as well as the films “Switchback” and “At Close Range”. Craig Bickhardt’s most recent CD, “Outpourings,” made it to #2 on the Folk/Americana DJ Chart.
Michael Ronstadt
Michael G. Ronstadt has traversed a wide range of musical styles from singer-songwriter, folk, jazz, classical, Americana to new age. Ronstadt displays genre-blending explorations on cello and guitar in complement to thought-provoking lyrics, as well as instrumental work. In addition to his solo and group recordings with Ronstadt Brothers, Trotta & Ronstadt, Serenity Fisher & The Cardboard Hearts, Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt, he is a much sought-after studio musician, who has appeared on more than 200 albums in the last 20 years. Michael has recorded in studios across the United States in Philadelphia, Tucson, Phoenix, Nashville, New York City, New Jersey, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Germany & North Wales (UK).
His versatile work has been tapped for studio and concert work by such artists as David Bromberg, Linda Ronstadt (his legendary Aunt), Murial Anderson and Craig Bickhardt . He has opened up for artists like Ruthie Foster, Jorma Kaukonen (Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane), Steve Katz (Blood, Sweat & Tears), Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Neil Young, Death Cab For Cutie, Smashing Pumpkins and Josh Groban. He has toured and performed with the late, great Rick Rosas (Crazy Horse) and Dave Krusen (Pearl Jam). His performances have been heard at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering (Elko, NV), Philadelphia Folk Festival, San Diego Sail Festival, Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), Common Ground On The Hill Music Festival, and Tucson Folk Festival to name a few.
Michael holds a Master of Music in Cello Performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, under the tutelage of Yehuda Hanani. He also holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Cello Performance from the University of Arizona under Nancy Green and Nelzimar Neves. Michael regularly premiers new works by modern composers such as Bjørn Bolstad Skjelbred, Kenneth Stewart, Michael Ippolito, and his own compositions. He is co-founder of Shaken Earth Media, which sells instrumental sheet music and original instrumental recordings.
Sol Knopf
Sol Knopf is an award winning singer/songwriter and solo performer from the state of Delaware in the USA. He is a 2022 inductee into the Delaware Rock n Roll Society's Hall of Fame. Sol is best known for his distinctive baritone voice and
timeless original songs. His moving single “My Baby Girl” (co-written with Geri Smith) became one of the most requested, independently released, father/daughter dance songs across the USA and abroad in 2016.
With over 7,000 performances in his career, Sol has been a mainstay in the Delaware music scene for 40 + years. One of the few full-time musicians in Delaware over that span.
Gratuity not included
Tickets are non-refundable
