Singer Songwriter Circle" Featuring Tony Feathers, Rosebud and Scott Ireland, Jeff Berkley, Cara Cormier, and Christopher  Bourque, performing, and sharing their craft, technique, and approach to songwriting. 

Bug Guts

Rosebud and Scott Ireland met in 1987, while fronting two popular San Diego punk bands. One enchanted evening when they jammed together on their acoustic guitars, a magical connection was made… and they decided to go at it together as an acoustic duo. Scott and Rosebud have released over a dozen albums together and have won numerous songwriting awards. As Bug Guts, they've birthed five delightfully diverse albums tastefully blending Alternative, Folk, Punk, Experimental, and Americana genres. With their smooth dense harmonies, mind-tickling lyrics, and intricately dancing acoustic guitars, Bug Guts is known for a deliciously joyous and raucous ride.

Tony Feathers

Was born in the hills of east Tennessee and grew up in Southern California. He lives in Borrego Springs and maintains a home he built on eleven acres near his birthplace. In Tony’s words, “I began playing very bad guitar at age ten. Time and life move forward, stories were born from living, songs were born from stories, guitar improved, and some folks enjoyed listening.” Tony has written over 100 songs, recorded two albums, and has performed at events and festivals, including MerleFest, where he placed third in the national songwriting competition.

Christopher Bourque is a dedicated singer-songwriter based in Canada. 

His music is not simply his craft but a direct reflection on his life's journey.

For many years, the road was his home, and music was the key to surviving and navigating life while hitchhiking across North America. The fleeting connections, the quiet small towns, and the constantly shifting scenery were all fundamental to the stories he now tells in his songs. 

Cara Cormier 

Cara grew up on a small farm in Kansas singing folk songs, four-part acapella hymns, and musical theatre soundtracks. Her love for music and playwriting eventually merged into a whimsical storytelling/songwriting style reminiscent of John Prine and Gillian Welch channeling Bonnie Raitt at a bluegrass jam. She enjoys turning her personal humiliations into songs and sharing them with the world.  

Jeff Berkley – Songwriter, Musician, Producer

Jeff Berkley is a native San Diego songwriter, musician, and producer who has left an indelible mark on the music world. Known for his soulful songwriting, masterful guitar work, and visionary production, he has collaborated with some of the industry's most revered artists, including Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Jim Messina, Ben Harper, Indigo Girls, Bruce Cockburn, Bob Weir, Tim Flannery, Steve Poltz, Arlo Guthrie, Jason Mraz, Pete Seeger, and many more.
As one of Southern California’s most prolific producers, Jeff has shaped countless records across multiple genres, elevating the voices of emerging and established artists alike. His ability to capture raw emotion and authenticity in the studio has made him a sought-after producer and mentor.

In 1999, Jeff won the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Songwriters award in Texas, joining the ranks of past winners like Jerry Jeff Walker, Steve Earle, Nanci Griffith, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Lindsay White.
As a solo artist and with his bands, Berkley Hart and Jeff Berkley & The Banned, he has won multiple San Diego Music Awards (SDMAs), including Artist of the Year in 2023. In recognition of his contributions to the regional and national music scene, he was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame.

Jeff Berkley continues to write, perform, and produce, always pushing the boundaries of creativity while staying rooted in the heart and soul of storytelling through music.

The Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center (BSPAC) is a nonprofit community venue dedicated to enriching the cultural life of Borrego Springs through music, theater, dance, and educational events. Located at 652 Palm Canyon Drive, BSPAC provides a welcoming stage for both local talent and visiting performers, creating year-round opportunities for artistic expression and community engagement.