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 Falcon Ridge 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.

The Bailiff’s Café will be serving up pre-ordered dinners at $20 each.

Menu options:
• Gouda baked chicken, salad of mixed greens and fresh veggies with balsamic vinaigrette, fresh baked roll
• Spinach-ricotta Crostata, salad of mixed greens and fresh veggies with balsamic vinaigrette, fresh baked roll

Doors open at 6pm.
Dinner is served from 6:30 – 7:30pm.