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A gathering place for great Folk, Celtic, Bluegrass, Americana, Blues & World music
Featuring outstanding performers from all over the world!
Welcome to Fiddlers Crossing
Fiddlers Crossing is an intimate acoustic music “listening room” in the mountain town of Tehachapi, in Eastern Kern County, CA., presenting traditional and contemporary Folk music, Bluegrass, singer-songwriters, Americana, Country, Western, Blues, Celtic, World and other styles. It has a distinctly “coffee house” feel but without all the noise and other distractions. Based on the house concert model, freshly ground and brewed coffees, teas and a variety of “goodies” are included in the ticket price. The vibe is cozy, friendly and warm. Come join us!
Nicole Stromsoe Band | Photo Credit: Mark La Ciura
Featured Events!
Dave Stamey Rides Back Into Town September 25
Cowboy entertainer Dave Stamey is returning to Tehachapi to play a pair of outdoor concerts on Saturday, September 25, at Noon and again at 4:00pm. The shows are sponsored by Fiddlers Crossing and will be presented in the courtyard of Mountain Bible Church, located at 630 Maple St. in Tehachapi (corner of Maple St. and Mountain View Ave.).
Stamey is one of the most popular singer-songwriters on the cowboy circuit today. Before becoming a full-time musician, he has been a cowboy, a mule packer, and a dude wrangler. As a singer, he has been voted three times the Entertainer of the year and Male Performer of the Year by the Western Music Association. He has delighted audiences in 20 states, and finds that he prefers this to being stomped on by angry horses.
The concerts will be held “festival style.” Attendees are encouraged to bring low-back chairs for seating on the grass and pack a picnic lunch (or dinner) to enjoy during the show. No alcohol will be permitted. Canopies will be provided for shade. Standard folding chairs will be available for those who want them. These will be placed to the side or behind the low back chair area to assure an unobstructed view of the stage for all.
While there will be no requirements for vaccination or masking, attendees are encouraged to keep health concerns in mind and act responsibly. The number of tickets sold will be limited to assure enough space for “social distancing.”Gates will open one-half hour before each scheduled concert time.
Tickets are $30 and are available at Tehachapi Treasure Trove, 116 E. Tehachapi Blvd., or online at www.fiddlerscrossing.com. A $1 processing fee will be added to tickets purchased online.About Us
About Fiddlers Crossing
On April 17, 2010, Fiddlers Crossing held its opening concert in Tehachapi, CA, with local band, “Geezers on the Loose.” The owners, musicians Peter Cutler and his wife, Deborah Hand-Cutler, wanted a place where people could listen to the best in acoustic music without the clatter of dishes and the whirl of espresso machines. They wanted a place where people could get lost in the music and share a magical evening in an intimate setting. Peter is the engineer for the Folkscene radio program, and Debby is the owner of Mountain Music, the downtown Tehachapi music store.
Ten years later, Fiddlers Crossing has gained a world-wide reputation as a premier venue for acoustic music. This is due to the brilliant sound engineering of Peter Cutler, the cozy atmosphere, the snacks and special desserts, and also to the appreciative and enthusiastic Tehachapi audience. The audience members often become big fans of the musicians, who come from all over the world. It’s not uncommon for some to travel long distances to hear their favorites again, and to become friends.
The activities have included one or two concerts per month, weekly Wednesday night open mics, and free First Friday showcases featuring local area musicians as well as up-and-coming talents just starting to tour.
About Owners Peter and Debby
As owners of Fiddlers Crossing and Mountain Music, Peter Cutler and Deborah Hand-Cutler have become mainstays of the acoustic music scene in Tehachapi.
Peter Cutler, a singer and guitarist, has been the recording engineer for the syndicated radio program, “Folkscene,” for 47 years. As part of that work, he has recorded many of the best folk and Americana artists from all over the world. With the passing of the original hosts, Roz and Howard Larman, Peter and Debby have taken an even more active role in the program, joining the Larman’s son Allen, and daughter-in-law Kat. Peter is still engineering, while Debby is now doing some of the interviews. Fiddlers Crossing concerts have been used on the program for several years. Peter now produces, engineers and hosts an online version of the program over FolkMusicNotebook.com, giving Folkscene a world-wide audience.
Deborah Hand-Cutler has been a familiar face in the Tehachapi music scene since the early 1990s. As the owner of Mountain Music, she was responsible for starting two orchestras, the Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra and the Tehachapi POPS orchestra, aka TPOPS. She still plays cello and mountain dulcimer at the store, and also plays bass, tenor banjo, mandola and viola, as well. She was a member of the popular local Celtic band, Paint a Rose. Debby also served on the City Council for 8 years, including a year as Mayor.
Peter and Debby sometimes perform as a duo and played with the Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles for several years.
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Recorded Performances
Recorded and mixed by by Peter Cutler
Folkscene Radio Program
Folkscene is a music program established in 1970 featuring recorded music and in studio live performances on KPFK, 90.7 fm, Los Angeles on Sunday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM. There is also an hour-long version of the program on Folk Music Notebook every Saturday, 6:00pm and 11:00pm Pacific time. Here are some highlights. Enjoy!
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