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Tom Faia & Kate Miller · Sat 12/6, 7-9p, $25adv

  • The Ugly Mug 4640 Soquel Drive Soquel, CA, 95073 United States (map)

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society

Concert Series 2025

Tom Faia & Kate Miller

Marky Starks opens

Americana, folk

Saturday, November 8th · 7pm doors 6:30, $25 adv/$30
Presented by Fiddling Cricket Concerts & Canyon

Contact Fiddling Cricket at 408 499 9441 or crbrundle@gmail.com for reservations or more information.
Reservations still pay at the door, by cash or check.


Tom Faia began his career as a solo artist and songwriter for A&M Records before moving to Nashville where he wrote for a number of publishers. His songs have been recorded by Hall of Fame inductee Barbara Mandrell and rock legend Dobie Gray. Returning to his hometown of Monterey California he continued to perform solo and with his band, the Juice, recording five CDs.

Then, five years ago he teamed up with local singer Kate Miller. Kate had performed with many local bands before taking a break to raise a family. Her vocals enhance every song with warmth and energy and there is a chemistry between them that audiences love. The rest is history. They are performing up and down the Central Coast of California and have released four CDs that have all charted and received excellent reviews. Their previous release, Risk It All For Love, reached #1 on the Roots Music Radio charts in 2023.  They recently released their fifth album, Bad For Each Other, this summer 2024. You may listen to and purchase Tom and Kate’s albums on their Music Page.

 Opening for Tom and Kate is our own Marky Starks

“Marky is a natural story-teller. There is an ease and familiarity with her songs that resonate within us all.They pull you in, rather than leave you on the outside observing. Her humor can be subtle, or whack you upside the head, but it’s always clever. Her performances are engaging, honest with a homey sensibility that will capture your heart.”

– Sherry Austin, Singer/Songwriter


Reservations still pay at the door, by cash or check.

Food and Drink: Beer, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks available. Usual coffee shop food. (if you wish, bring your own wine and pay corkage)


Earlier Event: December 1
Open Mic · Every Monday 5-8p
Later Event: December 8
Open Mic · Every Monday 5-8p