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Since October 2006, Craig Werth has served as the accompanist/co-arranger for three-time Juno-winner David Francey. Craig co-produced Francey's "Right of Passage" which won a best album Juno in 2008. He is often on tour with David but is also performing solo shows and working on other creative projects. With the release of his highly-acclaimed album of original songs -- "The Spokes Man" -- Craig has returned to the road much more as a solo artist.

Craig 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, ukulele, banjo, mountain dulcimer and shruti box (an audience favorite).

WORD ON THE STREET:

"In recent years Craig Werth has been applying his considerable talents as a multi-instrumentalist to accompany Juno award-winning songwriter David Francey, but his naturally modest demeanour in that role belies the fact that he is a truly gifted songwriter in his own right. As an inspired musician and a perceptive and emotive writer, it is when he applies his musical prowess to his own songs that the depth of his artistry is revealed.
- Jim Payne, Newfoundland performing artist/writer/producer

"Craig is not an "average" or an "above average" musician.  He is an exceptional one.  I heard him first on a compilation CD that I purchased for the "other artists", quite frankly.  When I put it in my player, it was his song, "Sycamore" that made me stop and pay attention and it put me on a 2-year quest to get him down to Florida.  He just released a CD of guitar instrumentals, "Sideview", which shows off his prowess as a guitarist.  His first CD of vocals, "Loose Gems", shows that he can write lyrics as well as anyone in the business - and is voice is rich and full of that New England quality that has made the career of a number of others. - Craig Huegel, Our Kind of Folk Coffeehouse Series and Folk DJ - Seminole, Florida

"In concert, Werth shines as a natural story-teller, humorous and poignant, with a keen eye for all our foibles and passions. His instrumental accompaniment is as brilliant as his songwriting. He is a true performer, a captivating player and singer, not to be missed." - David Francey

"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 [Loose Gems] are superb. All of the tunes are gems, and so is the recording itself." - NH Spotlight Magazine

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/every-track-instrumentalist for David Francey's 2008 Juno Award-winning album, "Right of Passage."

Featured on Volume I of the "Seacoast Songwriters" Sampler CD of New England artists, produced by guitar legend Harvey Reid.

First Place Winner Great Waters Folk Festival Songwriting Contest (entrants from across the U.S. and Canada, judged by music professionals from U.S. and Canada.)

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).

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. Shared stages with Paddy Malone of the Chieftains, the Barra MacNeils, Malinky, Ron Hynes, Buffy Saint-Marie, Chumbawumba and many, many others.

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) and my "Ode to the Zucchini" in the New Hamphire Poets Guide - 2010..