Aromas Grange Presents: The Dan (Frechette) & Laurel (Thomsen) Quartet at Aromas Grange – Aromas, CA

Meeting in 2012 via a chance YouTube sighting and fueled by a once-in-a-lifetime musical chemistry and friendship, Canadian-American husband-wife Roots-Folk duo Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen are “prodigious players with songwriting that sets them apart.”

Featuring soaring violin, diverse guitar styles, compelling storytelling, a dash of harmonica and humor, and unique vocal rapport, they deliver a dynamic, engaging, polished performance.

Based in the mountains above Santa Cruz, California, Dan and Laurel have toured North America and Europe extensively and released five albums as a duo. Touted for being both “lyrically refreshing and musically diverse,” their original songwriting spans the range of Roots based genres, “pondering contemporary subject matter with vintage sensibility.”

Joined by bass player Dan Robbins, who “brings a fiery improvisational spirit and energy to all the projects he is involved with,” and Bruce Handloff, that rare breed of drummer who listens with the ears of a songwriter, artfully crafting percussion we can feel and groove to, the quartet flows seamlessly through genres, tempos, stories, and moods, embodying each style with virtuosic command and keeping music fans on the edge of their seats. Enjoyment is palpable.

“Making beautiful music together, this duo lit up the MayFest stage. A remarkable singing voice. A match made in heaven.”- Dennis Taylor, The Monterey Herald

“Dan Frechette & Laurel Thomsen are everything we could hope for in a house concert. Their songs are great, their musicianship is top notch, and their stage presence and interaction with the audience is wonderful. They are friendly to work with and a true delight on stage. We got very positive feedback from our audience and look forward to having them back here in the future.”- Russ Paris, Russ and Julie’s House Concerts

“Stunningly talented.” – Scotts Valley Press Banner

“You’re Not Standing Like You Used To” (Kate Wolf cover) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGhn90pbtjU

Ticket prices are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Concert starts at 4:30 PM — doors open at 3:30 PM. Snack foods (and possibly a food cart!!) will be available for purchase. Premium beers and wines will also be available for purchase