UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Rita Hosking, one of Northern California’s leading country-folk singer songwriters, will be featured on Saturday, March 18, as part of the Tallman Hotel’s 2017 series of “Concerts with Conversation.”

Hosking’s guitar and vocals will be backed by Sean Feder on banjo and dobro guitar.

Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the informal concert takes place in the beautiful Meeting House, seating about 40, next to the Hotel in Upper Lake.

“Rita and Sean have performed before in our music series,” said Tallman owner Bernie Butcher, “and they’ve received standing ovations each time. They’re talented, engaging musicians and absolutely wonderful people.”

A descendant of Cornish miners, Hosking grew up with deep regard for folk music and the power of the voice.

In song and story, she shares with the audience her upbringing in rural Shasta County and the old-time band of seasoned mountain characters that shaped her musically.

Hosking, Feder and family are now based in Davis and have a solid fan base in Lake County.

“We loved playing at the Bluegrass Festival when it was down in Lower Lake,” Hosking said, “and the intimate Tallman music series is one of our favorites. Both Sean and I are really looking forward to performing there again with some of our new material.”

Hosking's songs have been lauded for story and sense of place. Her third album, called “Come Sunrise,” won Best Country Album Vox Pop at the 2010 Independent Music awards.

In late 2015, Hosking released her sixth album, “Frankie and the No-Go Road,” a narrative sequence with 12 original songs following a “hero’s journey.” It was hailed by the Observer as “one of Americana’s finest concept albums.”

At $25 plus tax, the price of admission includes coffee and cookies served at the concert venue. Tickets can be obtained at the Tallman Hotel reception desk at 707-275-2244, Extension 0. Further information on the Tallman Concert series is available at www.tallmanhotel.com/news .