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Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe Acoustic, Folk, Blues, Jazz, Kids Music etc..

Taste Budd's has been hosting live music since 2005. Offering local and regional musicians exposure and bringing the local Red Hook community out to enjoy live music. Chef owner Dan Budd a nationally recognized pastry chef offers incredible desserts and a great selection of alternative foods.

Calendar for Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe

Saturday
September 11
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm Maggie Seligman
Acoustic, Folk/Traditional, and Americana Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

My primary instrument is my voice, and my guitar embellishes, accompanies, and decorates it. My sound and style are my own. Exposure to music and vocal styles of all types, ranging from standards to jazz to folk/traditional to blues, and to the music of Great Britain, the Appalachian Mountains of Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina, have influenced my sound and led me to describe my music as "eclectic acoustic." I have opened for Christine Lavin and Dave Cousins and performed in Showcases and the Open Mic Finals at the Towne Crier Cafe in Pawling, NY, and appeared in venues in the Hudson Valley and Southwestern CT. I perform a good mix of songs, including my own compositions, covers, and traditional music. I like to tell the stories of the traditional songs I sing and might focus on the song's provenance, themes, imagery, history, depiction of characters, etc. Listeners tell me that they enjoy learning about this traditional music.

Sunday
September 12
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm Bob Lusk
Acoustic, Irish (traditional), and Folk/Traditional Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

From the Hudson and the Catskills, to the rural South, by way of the big clipper ships, the far east and the British Isles, Bob Lusk's songs encompass the whole world and hundreds of songs.

A veteran of both the Irish and American folk circuit, Bob is an experienced balladeer and multi-instrumentalist. He sings in a strong baritone, from rousing "pub song" favorites to tender love songs and accompanies himself on guitar, cittern, banjo, and button accordion.

Saturday
September 18
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm Arlene McCann
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

Passion and lyrical power describe quickly emerging singer/songwriter Arlene McCann. She pushes the limits of acoustic music and creates music that defies solid categorization. With two solid and successful albums released, her junior effort ‘Who You Say You Are' will be released in Spring of 2010.

Arlene writes her songs straight from the heart, telling it like it is. With brash honesty, and bitterly heartbreaking tones, she takes you on her personal journeys of love and life changing insights.

Sunday
September 19
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm Doug Marcus
Acoustic Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

Upright bass and vocals. A bright and smooth sound to go with your coffee.

Saturday
September 25
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm Margaret Bernstein
Singer-Songwriter Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

New York City born Margaret Bernstein is an award winning singer-songwriter, composer and flutist with a unique voice, dynamic lyrics, and a positive and compelling message. Unlike many other songwriters of the pop-rock genre, Margaret is a classically trained musician who is an accomplished instrumental performer as well as a composer. Her musical compositions, which include elements from a diverse spectrum of styles and genres, have been inspired in part by her personal experiences and travels, which include four pilgrimages to India. Her live performances are a testament to Margaret’s amazing versatility, as she quickly segues from playing a Bach Partita on her flute to passionately playing the piano on an upbeat pop song. What makes Margaret stand out, however, is not only her eclectic and interesting background and level of accomplishment as a musician, but also her ability to communicate honestly and personally with her audience at heart level through her songs and music.

Sunday
September 26
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm Randy Niles
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

An original Singer/Songwriter/Guitartist from the NYC area

Saturday
October 2
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm Kama Linden
Acoustic Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

Kama Linden is a fireball of energy, passion, and versatility. This gutsy lyricist catches you with her edgy lyrics and voice, lulls you in with SMOOTH vocals, and has you grooving with sultry sounds that are undeniably her own, which when performed live, have gathered many a crowd at various festivals.

Sunday
October 3
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm Marc von Em
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

Marc Von Em is a soulful singer/songriter who started his solo career in 1999. With three independent releases, Marc has worked his way up through coffee houses and bars to prestigious bills shared with such artists as Lucy Kaplansky, Martin Sexton, Richie Havens, Glenn Tillbrook and others. In 2005, Marc joined Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20) as a vocalist/guitarist, and for a year and a half, toured the globe. Since ending the tour in 2006, Marc continues his solo career playing venues from New York to Seattle.

Saturday
October 9
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm Marji Zintz
Americana Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

With a voice that has been likened to Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones, the late Eva Cassidy, and even Shawn Colvin-meets-Ani DiFranco, Marji Zintz is a solo vocalist/arranger/acoustic guitarist who has performed and recorded as a soloist and in duet settings in the jazz and folk genres with various bassists (i.e., Mike Richmond, Jay Anderson, Steve Roane, Josef Pelletier) and in larger ensembles. Marji has also worked in collaboration with improvisational vocalists in a mostly a capella recording and performance project called Sister Sound and currently is also currently one third of the trio GaiaWolf, performing original "music for the planet."

Saturday
October 16
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm Lizzy Pitch
Acoustic Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

Ladies and gentlemen watch if you dare as classical composition crashes head first into the grimy edge of life on the road! Lizzy's spirited live show will have you holding on to your seat as soon as sound check starts. Cape Cod charm and intelligent humor punctuate Lizzy's eclectic brand of indie-pop-rock that is steeped in jazz, blues and a general sense of humanity.

Sunday
October 17
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm Lydia Warren
Acoustic, Motown/R&B, and Rock (classic) Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

Twenty-something guitarist/singer/songwriter Lydia Warren has played internationally, from Montreal to Beirut, Memphis to New York, Chicago to D.C. Lydia has held her own while sharing the stage with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Little Feat and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. She has released five blues-meets-indie-rock albums and is currently on an East Coast tour supporting her latest release, titled Turn It Up. NBC's Today Show said Lydia is "changing the face of the blues with her music."

Saturday
October 23
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm Grass Fed
Acoustic, Bluegrass Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

Original and Traditional Bluegrass by some fun loving Hudson Valley Pickers

Sunday
October 24
12:00 pm
to
2:00 pm Doug Marcus
Acoustic Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

Upright bass and vocals. A bright and smooth sound to go with your coffee.

Saturday
October 30
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm John Keller
Acoustic, Americana, and Folk/Traditional Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

A native of Utica, New York, John Keller had begun playing guitar and writing songs as a teenager. Since that time, he has honed his skills to become a well-received performer/songwriter, as well as a sideman with several musical projects. The Rome (NY) Observer defined John Keller's music as “lively...original musical art… fronting a breath of chunky blues, love ballads and Americana folk tunes.” From The Life and Times of Oneida County, “... intriguing vocals, circumscribe the refined arrangements...guitar creates rich and resonant melodies...” Exmogul.com calls it “...an up-close personal style... featuring excellent folksy acoustic guitar...”

Saturday
November 6
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm Emily Yanek
Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

Emily Yanek, a 3rd year music student at Capital Area School for the Arts in Harrisburg, is finally finishing the final stretch of her senior year. The singer/songwriter is recording her debut album, "Watching the Highway." She says her album reflects watching life from afar, and touching on scenarios we have all been in at some point. "You sometimes have to go places you don't want to go."

Originally influenced by Broadway music and theater, she will always have a place for Andrew Lloyd Webber. She later found herself drawn to the singer/songwriters of the 1970's. Her favorites being Jackson Browne and Dan Fogelberg.

She plans on making a living out of touring and making albums. After high school, she's going to hit the road doing small tours, while writing songs and selling records.

Saturday
November 13
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm Bob Lusk
Acoustic, Irish (traditional), and Folk/Traditional Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

From the Hudson and the Catskills, to the rural South, by way of the big clipper ships, the far east and the British Isles, Bob Lusk's songs encompass the whole world and hundreds of songs.

A veteran of both the Irish and American folk circuit, Bob is an experienced balladeer and multi-instrumentalist. He sings in a strong baritone, from rousing "pub song" favorites to tender love songs and accompanies himself on guitar, cittern, banjo, and button accordion.

Saturday
November 20
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm Cleoma's Ghost
Acoustic, Cajun/Zydeco, and Folk/Traditional Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

We are a traditional Cajun folk duo (Roger Weiss on fiddle and vocals, Buffy Lewis on guitar and vocals) that has been playing Cajun music in one form or another (big dance band, little duo) for the past 12 years.

We have played such venues as: Blues 2000, Dance Flurry, North East Folk Festival, Grass Roots festival, Pori Folk Festival in Finland, Liberty Theatre in Eunice, Louisiana, Springtime Cajun and Zydeco Family Reunion and regionally in clubs, restaurants, for weddings, dances and numerous cultural and educational events.

Cleoma's Ghost is proud to announce the following nominations by the CFMA (Cajun French Music Association)

Buffy Lewis was nominated in 2005 for Best Female Cajun Vocalist.

Saturday
December 4
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm Marc von Em
Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

Marc Von Em is a soulful singer/songriter who started his solo career in 1999. With three independent releases, Marc has worked his way up through coffee houses and bars to prestigious bills shared with such artists as Lucy Kaplansky, Martin Sexton, Richie Havens, Glenn Tillbrook and others. In 2005, Marc joined Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20) as a vocalist/guitarist, and for a year and a half, toured the globe. Since ending the tour in 2006, Marc continues his solo career playing venues from New York to Seattle.

Saturday
December 11
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm Rupert Wates
Acoustic, Folk/Traditional Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe
40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY See Map

Rupert Wates was born in London. He has been a full time songwriter since 1992 when he signed an exclusive deal with Eaton Music Publishing. He has written songs in all kinds of styles for all kinds of artists. Moving to Paris in 2001, he developed his skills as a singer and performer and formed his own group.Since September 2006, Rupert has been based in the USA. His music has found a warm reception in America and in 2007 alone he has been nominated eight times for songwriting awards. Strong melodies, memorable lyrics, nuanced and real emotion - these are the hallmarks of Rupert Wates' music.

More about Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe
Food: Alternative foods, housemade desserts and breads, soups, panini sandwiches, incredible confections, desserts and gifts.
Beverages: Latte, Caffe Mocha, Cappuccino, Coffee, Tea, Smoothies, Cocoa Chillers, Chai, various hot, iced and blended drinks. No Alcohol
Capacity: 50

Contact and Location Info

Location: 40 West Market Street
Red Hook, NY
See Map
Website: www.TasteBudds.com
Calendar: www.tastebudds.com/eventcalendar/index.php
Email
Musician Booking: email only

Saturday September 11 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Maggie Seligman Acoustic, Folk/Traditional, and Americana	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	My primary instrument is my voice, and my guitar embellishes, accompanies, and decorates it. My sound and style are my own. Exposure to music and vocal styles of all types, ranging from standards to jazz to folk/traditional to blues, and to the music of Great Britain, the Appalachian Mountains of Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina, have influenced my sound and led me to describe my music as "eclectic acoustic." I have opened for Christine Lavin and Dave Cousins and performed in Showcases and the Open Mic Finals at the Towne Crier Cafe in Pawling, NY, and appeared in venues in the Hudson Valley and Southwestern CT. I perform a good mix of songs, including my own compositions, covers, and traditional music. I like to tell the stories of the traditional songs I sing and might focus on the song's provenance, themes, imagery, history, depiction of characters, etc. Listeners tell me that they enjoy learning about this traditional music.

Sunday September 12 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm	Bob Lusk Acoustic, Irish (traditional), and Folk/Traditional	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	From the Hudson and the Catskills, to the rural South, by way of the big clipper ships, the far east and the British Isles, Bob Lusk's songs encompass the whole world and hundreds of songs. A veteran of both the Irish and American folk circuit, Bob is an experienced balladeer and multi-instrumentalist. He sings in a strong baritone, from rousing "pub song" favorites to tender love songs and accompanies himself on guitar, cittern, banjo, and button accordion.

Saturday September 18 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Arlene McCann Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	Passion and lyrical power describe quickly emerging singer/songwriter Arlene McCann. She pushes the limits of acoustic music and creates music that defies solid categorization. With two solid and successful albums released, her junior effort ‘Who You Say You Are' will be released in Spring of 2010. Arlene writes her songs straight from the heart, telling it like it is. With brash honesty, and bitterly heartbreaking tones, she takes you on her personal journeys of love and life changing insights.

Sunday September 19 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm	Doug Marcus Acoustic	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	Upright bass and vocals. A bright and smooth sound to go with your coffee.

Saturday September 25 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Margaret Bernstein Singer-Songwriter	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	New York City born Margaret Bernstein is an award winning singer-songwriter, composer and flutist with a unique voice, dynamic lyrics, and a positive and compelling message. Unlike many other songwriters of the pop-rock genre, Margaret is a classically trained musician who is an accomplished instrumental performer as well as a composer. Her musical compositions, which include elements from a diverse spectrum of styles and genres, have been inspired in part by her personal experiences and travels, which include four pilgrimages to India. Her live performances are a testament to Margaret’s amazing versatility, as she quickly segues from playing a Bach Partita on her flute to passionately playing the piano on an upbeat pop song. What makes Margaret stand out, however, is not only her eclectic and interesting background and level of accomplishment as a musician, but also her ability to communicate honestly and personally with her audience at heart level through her songs and music.

Sunday September 26 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm	Randy Niles Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	An original Singer/Songwriter/Guitartist from the NYC area

Saturday October 2 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Kama Linden Acoustic	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	Kama Linden is a fireball of energy, passion, and versatility. This gutsy lyricist catches you with her edgy lyrics and voice, lulls you in with SMOOTH vocals, and has you grooving with sultry sounds that are undeniably her own, which when performed live, have gathered many a crowd at various festivals.

Sunday October 3 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm	Marc von Em Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	Marc Von Em is a soulful singer/songriter who started his solo career in 1999. With three independent releases, Marc has worked his way up through coffee houses and bars to prestigious bills shared with such artists as Lucy Kaplansky, Martin Sexton, Richie Havens, Glenn Tillbrook and others. In 2005, Marc joined Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20) as a vocalist/guitarist, and for a year and a half, toured the globe. Since ending the tour in 2006, Marc continues his solo career playing venues from New York to Seattle.

Saturday October 9 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Marji Zintz Americana	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	With a voice that has been likened to Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones, the late Eva Cassidy, and even Shawn Colvin-meets-Ani DiFranco, Marji Zintz is a solo vocalist/arranger/acoustic guitarist who has performed and recorded as a soloist and in duet settings in the jazz and folk genres with various bassists (i.e., Mike Richmond, Jay Anderson, Steve Roane, Josef Pelletier) and in larger ensembles. Marji has also worked in collaboration with improvisational vocalists in a mostly a capella recording and performance project called Sister Sound and currently is also currently one third of the trio GaiaWolf, performing original "music for the planet."

Saturday October 16 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Lizzy Pitch Acoustic	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	Ladies and gentlemen watch if you dare as classical composition crashes head first into the grimy edge of life on the road! Lizzy's spirited live show will have you holding on to your seat as soon as sound check starts. Cape Cod charm and intelligent humor punctuate Lizzy's eclectic brand of indie-pop-rock that is steeped in jazz, blues and a general sense of humanity.

Sunday October 17 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm	Lydia Warren Acoustic, Motown/R&B, and Rock (classic)	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	Twenty-something guitarist/singer/songwriter Lydia Warren has played internationally, from Montreal to Beirut, Memphis to New York, Chicago to D.C. Lydia has held her own while sharing the stage with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Little Feat and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. She has released five blues-meets-indie-rock albums and is currently on an East Coast tour supporting her latest release, titled Turn It Up. NBC's Today Show said Lydia is "changing the face of the blues with her music."

Saturday October 23 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Grass Fed Acoustic, Bluegrass	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	Original and Traditional Bluegrass by some fun loving Hudson Valley Pickers

Sunday October 24 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm	Doug Marcus Acoustic	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	Upright bass and vocals. A bright and smooth sound to go with your coffee.

Saturday October 30 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	John Keller Acoustic, Americana, and Folk/Traditional	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	A native of Utica, New York, John Keller had begun playing guitar and writing songs as a teenager. Since that time, he has honed his skills to become a well-received performer/songwriter, as well as a sideman with several musical projects. The Rome (NY) Observer defined John Keller's music as “lively...original musical art… fronting a breath of chunky blues, love ballads and Americana folk tunes.” From The Life and Times of Oneida County, “... intriguing vocals, circumscribe the refined arrangements...guitar creates rich and resonant melodies...” Exmogul.com calls it “...an up-close personal style... featuring excellent folksy acoustic guitar...”

Saturday November 6 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Emily Yanek Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	Emily Yanek, a 3rd year music student at Capital Area School for the Arts in Harrisburg, is finally finishing the final stretch of her senior year. The singer/songwriter is recording her debut album, "Watching the Highway." She says her album reflects watching life from afar, and touching on scenarios we have all been in at some point. "You sometimes have to go places you don't want to go." Originally influenced by Broadway music and theater, she will always have a place for Andrew Lloyd Webber. She later found herself drawn to the singer/songwriters of the 1970's. Her favorites being Jackson Browne and Dan Fogelberg. She plans on making a living out of touring and making albums. After high school, she's going to hit the road doing small tours, while writing songs and selling records.

Saturday November 13 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Bob Lusk Acoustic, Irish (traditional), and Folk/Traditional	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	From the Hudson and the Catskills, to the rural South, by way of the big clipper ships, the far east and the British Isles, Bob Lusk's songs encompass the whole world and hundreds of songs. A veteran of both the Irish and American folk circuit, Bob is an experienced balladeer and multi-instrumentalist. He sings in a strong baritone, from rousing "pub song" favorites to tender love songs and accompanies himself on guitar, cittern, banjo, and button accordion.

Saturday November 20 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Cleoma's Ghost Acoustic, Cajun/Zydeco, and Folk/Traditional	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	We are a traditional Cajun folk duo (Roger Weiss on fiddle and vocals, Buffy Lewis on guitar and vocals) that has been playing Cajun music in one form or another (big dance band, little duo) for the past 12 years. We have played such venues as: Blues 2000, Dance Flurry, North East Folk Festival, Grass Roots festival, Pori Folk Festival in Finland, Liberty Theatre in Eunice, Louisiana, Springtime Cajun and Zydeco Family Reunion and regionally in clubs, restaurants, for weddings, dances and numerous cultural and educational events. Cleoma's Ghost is proud to announce the following nominations by the CFMA (Cajun French Music Association) Buffy Lewis was nominated in 2005 for Best Female Cajun Vocalist.

Saturday December 4 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Marc von Em Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	Marc Von Em is a soulful singer/songriter who started his solo career in 1999. With three independent releases, Marc has worked his way up through coffee houses and bars to prestigious bills shared with such artists as Lucy Kaplansky, Martin Sexton, Richie Havens, Glenn Tillbrook and others. In 2005, Marc joined Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20) as a vocalist/guitarist, and for a year and a half, toured the globe. Since ending the tour in 2006, Marc continues his solo career playing venues from New York to Seattle.

Saturday December 11 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm	Rupert Wates Acoustic, Folk/Traditional	Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffe Cafe 40 West Market Street Red Hook, NY See Map
	Rupert Wates was born in London. He has been a full time songwriter since 1992 when he signed an exclusive deal with Eaton Music Publishing. He has written songs in all kinds of styles for all kinds of artists. Moving to Paris in 2001, he developed his skills as a singer and performer and formed his own group.Since September 2006, Rupert has been based in the USA. His music has found a warm reception in America and in 2007 alone he has been nominated eight times for songwriting awards. Strong melodies, memorable lyrics, nuanced and real emotion - these are the hallmarks of Rupert Wates' music.