Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society
Concert Series 2025
Ken Kraft, Craig Owens and Bob O’Neill
The Massiahs
What a long slow trip its been
Saturday May 3rd, 7.00pm, $25adv/30
408 499 9441 or crbrundle@gmail.com for reservations or more information.
The Messiahs are an offshoot, or partial reincarnation, of the Santa Cruz iconic rock band of the 70’s, SNAIL.They are Ken Kraft (guitar and vocals), Bobby O’Neill (guitar and vocals) and Craig Owens (bass and vocals). They play acoustic and electric instruments and perform both originals and covers. Ken and Bobby were the hot guitarists of SNAIL, a foursome headed towards national prominence until Ken suffered a brain hemorrhage. Recovery took a long time and though there was some talk of SNAIL continuing without Ken, Bobby said “no, Snail is not Snail without Ken Kraft”.
A few years back Ken and Bobby recruited bassist/vocalist Craig Owens (Lacy J. Dalton band) and drummer Jimmy Norris (Carolyn Sills Combo) for a couple of SNAIL reunions, but then they settled down as a trio with Craig and became The Messiahs, playing a more mellow blend of the old, the new and the surprising, both covers and originals spanning folk, country and blues…Americana! In addition to their instrumental firepower, all three are excellent lead vocalists, with great harmonies. You may have seen Ken and Craig as 2/3rds of Bonny June and Bonfire, an Ugly Mug favorite.
We are delighted to welcome The Messiahs for their Mug debut!
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)
More Information to Come