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SAND CASTLES -
Sand Castles Fragrant breezes from the warm Pacific once embraced the first ranchos
in pre statehood Northern California.
On Christine Bonner's debut CD, titled Sand Castles, those breezes whisper
across the land once again-- this time on the wings of Bonner's harp and the
contribution of several world class musicians. |
Sand Castles by Christine Bonner features many of Christine's
original compositions. A tribute to the early Californianos and the Berryessa
family of which she is a descendent, Sand Castles traces the ancestral
journey of the Berryessa family from their native Spain to the ranchos
of California. This unique and alluring mixture of acoustic string instruments
and percussion carries the listener back to a time of palatial haciendas,
gentle rolling hills, and wind swept trees.
Farewell to Spain" and one dedicated to her grandmother, Veronica Berryessa,
are evocative of the "roots" which she explored in her musical compositions.
A liner note on the CD, etched over a replica of a Mexican land grant map, refers
listeners to Eftimeos Solonites' book on the subject, Berreyesa- The Rape of
the Mexican Land Grant, Rancho Canada de Capay. Solonites' testimonial on the
cover reads: "Christine Bonner, a direct descendant of Sisto Berreyesa,
pays tribute to her ancestors and the illustrious past of the Berryessa Valley
of Northern California." |
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| SAND CASTLES
- Track listing |
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| (1) Farewell to Spain |
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| (2) Veronica |
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| (3) Sand Castles |
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| (4) Mirrored Garden |
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| (5) Misty Morning |
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| (6) Wayward Red-Haired Boy |
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(7) An Ancient Memory |
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(8) La Cancion Voladora |
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(9) Old Friend |
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(10) South American Dance |
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| (11) Tristeza |
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| SAND CASTLES - Additional
players |
| The CD is produced and meticulously
engineered by Christine's husband, Rob Bonner, formerly
with South Loomis Quickstep, who also lends his talents
on bass and guitar. The masterful Joe Craven is featured
as percussionist and flavors the dish with mandolin
and violin. Other performers include Florie Brown
on violin (formerly of Golden Bough); Yolanda Aranda,
vocals; Enrique Coria, guitar (David Grisman Quintet);
Gwenyth Bravo, cello; and Greg McLaughlin, flute
and soprano saxophone. Adding further credence to
the project, Sand Castles features brilliant guitar
work by a local favorite, Ivan Najera. |
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