CRAIG MARKER
Over the past few years, Craig Marker has been using his music to capture the stories of those around him. There is a certain honesty that accompanies his storytelling — one that preserves the underlying feelings of desperation, hope, and uncertainty as he translates story to song. These songs reflect experiences of the past, struggles of the present, and dreams of the future — asking, “what if dreams can come true...and what happens if they don't?" He explains, “I certainly don’t have all the answers, but I like to think that I’m starting to ask the right questions.”
Rooted in acoustic guitar, harmonica, and vocals, he is simplistic yet purposeful in his style — forming a modern sound that is classically inspired. Marker had the opportunity to share his work at the University of California, San Diego's 2015 Sun God Festival and recently wrapped up his time in San Diego with the release of his first album, Up Until Now.
BRAD SANZENBACHER
Brad Sanzenbacher is an east coast native who cut his teeth as a folk singer in Washington DC prior to moving to the Bay area in 2010. Since then, he's been a regular at many of the region's acoustic mainstays, including Bazaar Cafe, Hotel Utah, and Red Rock Coffee. Inspired by folk singers like Woody Guthrie and Todd Snider, Brad tries to write about the world he sees through the lens of his own experience. His second record, "Stepping Towards the Light" was released in March 2017.
