Rita Hosking, one of Northern California’s leading country-folk singer songwriters, will be featured on Saturday, April 25 to conclude the Tallman Hotel’s 2014/15 “Concerts with Conversation” series. Her guitar and vocals will be backed by Sean Feder on banjo and dobro guitar.
Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the informal concert takes place in the Meeting House, seating about 40, next to the Hotel in Upper Lake.
“Rita and Sean have performed twice before in our music series and they’ve received standing ovations each time,” said Tallman owner Bernie Butcher. “They’re tremendous talents and absolutely wonderful people.”
A descendant of Cornish miners, Hosking grew up with deep regard for folk music and the power of the voice. In song and story, she shares with the audience her upbringing in rural Shasta County and the old-time band of seasoned mountain characters that took her under their wings.
Hosking, Feder and family are now based in Davis and have a solid fan base in Lake County. “We loved playing at the Bluegrass Festival in Lower Lake and the intimate Tallman music series is one of our favorites,” she said. “Both Sean and I are really looking forward to performing there again with some of our new material.”
Hosking’s songs have been lauded for story and sense of place. Her third album, “Come Sunrise,” is a collection of 11 original songs that was nominated for Best Country Album of 2010 at the Independent Music Awards Ceremony.
At $25 plus tax, the price of admission includes coffee and cookies served at the concert venue. Tickets can be obtained at the Tallman Hotel reception desk, at 275-2244, ext. 0.
