Mama Mañana Presents – Bard Edrington V and The Blackbirds w/ Ben Guihan
On Friday, February 9th, we’re happy to welcome @bard_edrington_v and @benguihan to @themysticsantafe for a night of singer-songwriter magic!
Bard Edrington V is a songwriter from Tennessee who now resides in Santa Fe and incorporates Appalachian mountain music and delta blues with his high desert surroundings. In tow, he’ll have his band, The Blackbirds!
Opening the evening is Ben Guihan, a surreal folk singer-songwriter who is a Taos staple, and we’re glad to have him by finally!
See ya there!
High Desert Cafe & Bar is open until 11 pm and there is a $5 beer special for every show!
*Dinner Menu available until 10 pm
Bard Edrington V and The Blackbirds
Bard Edrington V is an award winning songwriter and international touring artist from Santa Fe, NM. Bard and his band play original folk and country tunes with driving fiddle and tight 3 part harmonies. Bard will be joined by Karina Wilson on fiddle and vocals, Sarah Ferrell on bass and vocals and Jim Palmer on drums.
Bard holds up the true meaning of being a “bard”. In medieval times a bard was a professional story teller, verse-maker and music composer. They were usually hired by a chieftain to commemorate and praise the patrons achievements. Though Bard is not singing the praises of the monarch, he does write songs in the storytelling style. His songs are authentic retellings of family history, tales of pioneers, relic train lines or his experiences in the rocky mountains. Bard has a gift for telling stories in between songs that gives the listener insight into the song. The Blackbirds bring these stories to life by adding beautiful three part harmonies and dynamics that keep the listener engaged.
Instagram: @bard_edrington_v
Facebook: Bard Edrington V Music
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bardedringtonv5342
Website: https://www.bardedrington.com/
Ben Guihan
“Like sonically swimming through a painting. ”
— Taos Tempo Magazine
Ben Guihan describes himself as a visual songwriter, portraying surreal images and characters that come to life in cinematic verses, matched with a colorful guitar style rooted in traditional folk.
Ben grew up in Vermont, spent some time in Boston busking around Harvard Square, then made his way down to Providence, Rhode Island. With Providence as a home base, Ben spent several winters traveling the country in a custom built wooden camper on his ’94 Ford Ranger. Ben would craft songs as he went, and made a home-recorded album with good friend Tom Keohane which was released to coincide with his 2018 tour. Ben played coffee houses, saloons, galleries and book shops throughout the south, west, and coastal California, and eventually relocated to the high desert of Taos, New Mexico, which he now calls home.
Instagram: @benguihan
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Benguihan
YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@benguihan
Website: https://benguihan.com/
HIGH DESERT (Cafe & Bar )
High Desert is The Mystic’s bar and café, offering a great breakfast, afternoon fare and a delectable dessert bar late into the evening. Enjoy delicious light bites, amazing salads, delicious pizzas, paninis, and luxurious charcuterie boards, just to name a few favorites. High Desert also offers a full coffee and cocktail bar, with craft concoctions for every spirit lover.
