Charlie Hunter & Ella Feingold – 9:00 PM

Different Strokes for Different Folks marks a full-circle moment for Ella Feingold, who first saw Charlie Hunter performing with Leon Parker at the Regatta Bar in the late ’90s. She never imagined that decades later she’d be playing and recording alongside him as both a peer and a friend. Today, Hunter describes her as “one of the baddest, greasiest guitar players on the planet.”

This exploratory duo project is a deep dive into the art of musical conversation. Built on a foundation of rhythm, space, and groove, Hunter and Feingold engage in a fluid, improvisational exchange, pushing beyond conventional structures to create something raw, immediate, and deeply immersive. Their interplay unfolds like a dialogue – organic, unpredictable, and rich with nuance – where silence holds as much weight as sound.

At its core, Different Strokes for Different Folks is an exploration of time and texture, where funk meets minimalism, and melody meets motion. Rooted in jazz, soul, and ambient influences, the project embraces both synchronicity and divergence, allowing each moment to breathe and evolve naturally. It’s a testament to the power of the guitar as a vessel for personal expression – where innovation, authenticity, and human connection take center stage.

Ella Feingold Website 
Charlie Hunter Website 
Different Strokes for Different Folks Website 
Sponsored by Val Cole
(Ticket Includes 5% City of Santa Cruz Admission Tax)