Fresia and The Offspring Perform at Sopchoppy's Eclectic Music and Art Forum~~The Frog and The Hummingbird Co & Butterfield's Roadhouse April 30, 2011

Fresia and The Offspring Perform at Sopchoppy's Eclectic Music and Art Forum~~The Frog and The Hummingbird Co & Butterfield's Roadhouse

Fresia and the Offsprings
Genre: World
Secondary Genre: Blues

Beckwith Nova Scotia Canada
The music of Fresia and the Offsprings draws on people, languages and cultures from their many travels. It does not follow rules or set limits, slipping easily from one style to the next. Having two singer songwriters in the group gives their music a refreshing depth and diversity and the family ties keeps it intimate. The band consists of Sam Fresia laying down intricate beats on a simple percussion rig, while his sister Charlotte captivates audiences with her fresh piano and smooth vocals. Eric Fresia rounds out the trio with a steady guitar and powerful vocals backed by years of experience. The trio performs a collection of originals and classics mixing blues, folk, cajun, latin and african rhythms to create a warm engaging sound.

In 2006 a home schooling experience became a musical partnership when singer songwriter Eric Fresia decided to include two of his children as band members while traveling through Mexico. With a small marimba for his daughter Charlotte and a djembe for his son Sam , the new trio quickly charmed their audiences with Eric's repertoire of mixed languages and genres, Mexicans and travelers alike. Upon their return to Canada, Eric tested his new band at the Halifax Atlantic Jazz Festival for the release of his third CD, and the trio has been busy ever since.

The roads since Mexico have taken the trio on a 4 month tour of North America, a three month tour of the Southeastern US along with continued touring of Eastern Canada. Some festivals they have performed at include the Winnipeg Folk, Guelph Hillside, Stan Rogers, Evolve and Harvest Jazz and Blues Festivals.

Fresia and the Offsprings are currently working on a third full length recording , with no dates set for a release yet. In 2011 they will be on a six week tour to Louisiana and back along with continued touring in Eastern Canada.

Instrumentation
Eric Fresia guitar and vocals
Samuel Fresia percussion and vocals
Charlotte Fresia keyboards, marimba and vocals

Discography
" Living Respect " 2009

" Fresia & the Offsprings " 2007

previous albums by Eric Fresia

" Red Rock Road " 2006

" Down at the Opera " 2004

" Whistle and Crow " 1999

Doors Open at 7:30 PM (Not Earlier)
Seating takes place from 7:30 to 8 PM
Event ends at 10 PM

Free on street parking
Free Door prize drawings

Gift store open during event from 7:30 to 11 PM
10% discounts offered on same night purchases of gift items
Assorted Beverages, light fare and Dangerously Delicious Desserts available at nominal cost

Tips are encouraged for Performers and Food handler
Musicians often sell their CD’s and Merchandise

Proprietors Salli Squitieri & Gabriel Butterfield are requesting that everyone bring one non-perishable food item for our local food bank and/or one pet need for CHAT
RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY SUGGESTED Seating is Limited
Contact frogandhummingbirdco@yahoo.com or 305-304-2226
Ticket Info: $10.00 for all above shows/events

Upcoming Events at Sopchoppy’s Eclectic Music and Art Forum~~
The Frog and The Hummingbird Co & Butterfield’s Roadhouse
Make Your Reservations Now frogandhummingbirdco@yahoo.com

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March 4 The Drenched Earth tour with Christ Castle & the Womack Band
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March 12 James Hurley (California)
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March 17 St Patrick Day with The Woods Tea Company (Vermont)

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March 19 The Charles Atkins Blues Band (Tallahassee)
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March 25 Hans York (California)
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April 8 The Zach Bartholomew (Tallahassee)
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Blues Jams and Acoustic Jams are held on specific announced dates.
There are no jams currently scheduled for March 2011

ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLEASE CONTACT US AT ABOVE INFO

The Frog and The Hummingbird Co
& Butterfield's Roadhouse
118 Municipal Ave (Corner of Rose Street)
Sopchoppy, Florida 32358
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