Chris Webster and Nina Gerber, The Birdhouse, Forest Ranch, Calif. February 25, 2012
Singer-songwriter Chris Webster (from Mubo Gumbo) and versatile guitarist Nina Gerber paired up for a lovely house concert on Feb. 25 at The Birdhouse, located in a canyon near Forest Ranch, Calif. With Chris in fine voice, and Nina making all sorts of crafty guitar passes - with her dog Tootsie by her side - the show was a real treat. The evening was made more special by the beautiful location and hosts David and Kerry Eldridge's lovely home and hospitality, and the community potluck of like-minded music fans. As the crow flies, The Birdhouse is very close to our house in Magalia, just one steep canyon over. So rather than taking the long way around, via Chico, I took the roads less traveled - Powellton, Doe Mill, and Garland roads to get there. All photos ŠAlan Sheckter / AlSheck@comcast.net. Images may not be republished without documented consent from the photographer.
Doe Mill Road, outside of Magalia
Butte Creek
Sharing the road
Forks of Butte Creek, a Bureau of Land Management designated recreation area
Butte County backcountry
Butte County backcountry
Butte County backcountry
The road to The Birdhouse
The Birdhouse
Co-host Kerry Eldridge greets guests as the potluck begins
Dining room ready to receive guests
Sierra completes a perfect salad
The stage is set
Butterflies on the light-decorated indoor trees
Everyone settles in
David Eldridge intro
Tootsie hits the stage first
Tootsie
Chris Webster
Nina Gerber and Chris Webster
Nina Gerber
Nina Gerber and Chris Webster
Chris Webster
Dessert!
Dessert!
Kerry Eldridge thanks the musicians and the audience