Lucky 13 - benefit concert for the Grafton Historical Society March 14, 2010

Lucky 13 unites the talents of Cathy Kreger, Marci Geller & Diane Garisto. The trio includes founder and Sonic Underground label co-owner Marci Geller, who has performed on Live! With Regis, CNN Worldbeat and toured with Blackmore’s Night; Cathy Kreger who has opened for Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal and David Bromberg; and newest addition Diane Garisto whose voice can be heard on Paul Simon’s Graceland and who has toured with Steely Dan and Laura Nyro.

Among their recent credits, they have performed on WFUV, Fox Morning Show and had a NY Times feature article. They have opened for Jack Hardy, KJ Denhert, Vance Gilbert, and sung backup vocals for Jay Mankita. Venues they have played include The Towne Crier, New Moon Coffeehouse, Chapin Rainbow Theater, Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater and The Living Room and numerous House Concert series. With eclectic styles and unique voices, together their tight harmonies and engaging life stories are garnering them fans across the country.

“Their chemistry is really kind of magical”
- John Platt, WFUV 90.7 FM

Cathy Kreger ~ “Her voice could make a bulldog break his leash to hug a hound!” says one fanatic fan. Armed with only an acoustic guitar and a voice as clear as cool water, Cathy Kreger delivers more pure music per minute than a bevy of roadhouse rockers. Her irresistible voice and guitar has earned her a place on stage with world-class acts, including: Bonnie Raitt, David Bromberg, The Band, Patty Larkin, Maria Muldaur, Taj Mahal and Aztec Two-Step.

For over 20 years, this girl and her guitar have been touring throughout the Northeast performing in small theaters, bars, churches, colleges and homes, gathering a devoted following. Her original songs of true-life stories will pierce your heart, evoking tears and laughter along the way. Kreger turns folk, rock, blues, and pop influences into a lyrical and melodic style that is as passionate as it is polished. She has released four CDs to date. Her latest CD release Pure Imagination has garnered rave reviews, securing her a place in the acoustic arena.

Marci Geller ~ The founder and co-owner of Sonic Underground, singer/songwriter Marci Geller has a lofty resume. Highlights include performances on Live! With Regis and CNN Worldbeat. She has toured domestically with her band and internationally as the opener and back-up vocalist for Ritchie Blackmore’s group Blackmore’s Night.

Her emotionally raw music can be heard in soundtracks on MTV, VH1, PBS, ABC Family, A&E, Discovery Channel, USA Network and others. Her passion and tenacity have enabled her to forge a distinct niche in the independent music arena, resulting in her being named one of the “Top10 Best Singer/Songwriters” by Independent Songwriter Magazine.
The piano-based chanteuse invites the world to peek into her musical diary. Called “A Millennium Carole King” by Ear Candy Magazine, she says she’s currently listening to “a lot of Ben Folds and the other artists on this CD.”

Diane Garisto ~ In a much varied career, Diane has toured as a vocalist with major recording artists such as Steely Dan and Laura Nyro and was fortunate to sing on Paul Simon's multi-platinum award-winning album, Graceland, and Billy Joel's evocative River of Dreams.

She's appeared on The Today Show, Late Night with David Letterman, and Saturday Night Live, and shared the mike with such musical legends as Patti Labelle, Al Jarreau, Carly Simon, and George Benson.

Lucky 13 website ~ http://www.lucky13.fm

Tickets: Admission is $15 adults, $10 Grafton Historical Society members, seniors and students, $5 well-behaved children under 12. Seating is limited to 45. Tickets can be purchased at Linda’s Discount Books and Gifts, 217 Worcester Street, Grafton, 01536. 508-839-9233. If space is available admission can be purchased at the door.

Time: Doors 4:30pm, concert 5:00pm. Refreshments will be available.

The Grafton Historical Society’s mission:
To foster interest in Grafton’s past
To collect and preserve Grafton artifacts and memorabilia
To provide research resources for students and future generations.

About the producer. notloB Folk Concerts are volunteer run and not for profit. Whether presented at historic and intimate museum houses like the Loring-Greenough House (c. 1760) in Jamaica Plain or the Jackson Homestead (c. 1809) in Newton, or at one of several church sanctuaries, or at private residences, all are run as house concerts where, allowing for expenses, 100% of the patrons’ donations go to the artists and benefiting charitable organizations. More information can be found at http://notlobmusic.googlepages.com

Grafton Historical Society's
Facebook group ~
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=271115604419&ref=ts
Website ~
http://www.graftonhistoricalsociety.org/