Location: Oakland - Dimond District
October 26, 2003
Creek Crooning
Yesterday, a friend and I went to see Mark Growden perform in Sausal Creek in Dimond Park.
Thanks to Justin for this and the following photos.
It proved to be an amazing venue. A traffic bridge about 80 feet above provided resonant acoustics, and Mark's choices of instruments (accordian, banjo, a Norwegian flute) carried beautifully. The songs were soulful. And Mark was a delightful host.
It also smelled damn good. If you follow the Sausal Creek link above, you'll learn about how a bunch of Oakland residents are working to restore the creek to its native state, difficult in the face of creeping ivy.
Mark plans on other such concerts once he gets back from a tour. Join his mailing list (I think you just email him from his website) to find out what's next.