Rupert Wates at ARTS NEST
Rupert Wates - Sat November 7, 2026 at 7pm
Doors open 6:30pm
Admission $20 in advance - Buy Now on My River Tickets
Admission $25 at the door
‘Multi award winning singer-songwriter Wates combines unforgettable songs with virtuoso guitar playing. His music is the fruit of twenty years at the top of his profession. Folk tinged, with flavors of jazz and even classical, it bears the impression of his English roots as well as his years in New York City and on the road in America. By turns witty, erudite and moving, his songs will go straight to your heart'
Rupert Wates was born in London, UK, and has been based in the US since 2007. He signed a publishing deal with Eaton Music (London) in 1994 and has been a full time songwriter ever since. He has won over 50 songwriting and performing awards. In 2018 he performed as a Finalist in the Kerrville New Folk Song Contest, and an Emerging Artist at Falconridge Folk Festival. He was voted ‘Artist Of The Year’ by the Listening Room Network in both 2013 and 2016. More than 30 of his songs have been covered by other artists, including two full length tribute albums to his material recorded by independent artists in Nashville and Los Angeles.
He has released 12 solo albums, tracks from which have been played on radio worldwide. He averages 120 live shows a year, in every state in the US, in Canada and in Europe.
Arts Nest Gallery - The Fibers That Connect Us - Sept. 7 - Nov.13, 2026
Gallery hours Tues 6-8pm & Wed 4-6pm
Reception and Artists Talk Sunday October 18th 2 - 4pm | Curated by Eileen Bernstein
Fiber Artists (click to view): Buff McAllister | Katherina Litchman | Pascale Jutard | Charles Hadley Blanchard | Joanna Yip
Fiber Art by definition consists of fiber or fabric. Fiber or textiles being synonymous, reflect cultural and ancient traditions such as weaving dating back some 27,000 years. Come explore the rich and vibrant world of fiber arts The artists included in this exhibition reflect a wide range of fiber arts, from weaving to quilting and collage. A powerful representation of fiber arts can be viewed in its various forms and interpretations by the Five artists. Eileen Bernstein, Curator

Buff McAllister
Katherina Litchman
Pascale Jutard
Charles Hadley Blanchard
Joanna Yip
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