Craig Werth: Accompanist/Musician
Video of David Francey and Craig Werth performing
Since October 2006, Craig Werth has served as the accompanist/co-arranger for three-time Juno-winner David Francey. Craig served as co-producer for Francey's "Right of Passage" which won a best album Juno in 2008. Currently he is often on tour with David but is sometimes available for solo performances and other projects.
In addition to the Francey connection, New Hampshire musician, songwriter, educator, and humorist, Craig Werth, has been performing at coffeehouses, folk festivals, concert halls, and schools (from kindergarten to Elderhostel) for... a wicked long time. He also brings to his writing and performing a life-load of experience as a counselor, teacher, outreach caseworker, builder of musical instruments, and family man. Craig's compositions explore topics ranging from natural wonders like whales, dinosaurs, and zucchinis; to relationships, parenting, his Newfoundland heritage, and his Long Island and Catskill Mountain roots. He performs primarily with voice, guitars, bouzouki, and mountain dulcimer.
www.craigwerth.com
HIGHLIGHTS:
Accompanist for multiple Juno-Award-winning artist David Francey. Supporting David with multiple instruments, harmony vocals, and arrangements. (www.davidfrancey.com)
Co-producer/arranger/instrumentalist for David Francey's 2008 Juno Award-winning album, "Right of Passage."
First Place Winner Great Waters Folk Festival Songwriting Contest for 2005 (entrants from across the U.S. and Canada, judged by music professionals from U.S. and Canada.)
Featured on Volume I of the "Seacoast Songwriters" Sampler CD of New England artists, produced by guitar legend Harvey Reid.
First Place Winner Prescott Arts Acoustic Songwriting contest for both "When I Go" and "Something In Us All" (judged by acoustic-folk DJs and music professionals from New England).
Finalist in the New England-wide "Waterfronts and Waterways" songwriting competition for lyrics and dulcimer work on his song about life in Newfoundland, "Hard and Precious."
Featured on Kennebunk Coffeehouse's critically acclaimed collection, "Best of Five Live" with artists including John Gorka, Patty Larkin, David Francey and fine others.
"Special Guest" for artists including Christine Lavin, David Francey, Chris Smithers, Cliff Eberhardt, Neil and Leandra, Kevin So, Susie Burke and David Surrette.
Featured by Christine Lavin on her annual radio show on New York's WFUV radio.
Co-writer with T. S. Baker for 2003 Kerrville Finalist song, "You Save Me."
Published writing includes an essay in the book "Soul of the Sky: The Human Side of Weather" (along with essays by Sebastian Junger and Annie Dillard).
WORD ON THE STREET:
"Craig's very literary and melodic songs are in the tradition of thoughtful New England writers." - Harvey Reid
"Craig's CD just blew me away" - Micah Engber, Maine Public Radio
"If you like Dave Mallet and John Gorka, you'll like Craig Werth. His voice and guitar work are absolutely wonderful" - Annie Provenzano, WMWV Radio
"[the song] 'Loose Gems' is a classic" - Christine Lavin
"Loose Gems is a wonderful CD." - Kate McNally, WEVO Radio
"...all of the tunes on this disc are superb. All of the tunes are gems, and so is the recording itself." - NH Spotlight Magazine |
