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Hobson’s Choice was founded in 2002 by members of Bubble & Squeak
who wanted to sing songs featuring fine harmonies. The group members are
Jeff Bradley, Paul Klapatch, Bob Moellenberndt and Cy Rosenthal. They
have performed at the 1st Avenue Pub in Sturgeon Bay, The Cork in Kewaunee,
the Town Hall Bakery in Jacksonport, for private parties and weddings,
and at various churches in Door County. The first recording by Hobson's
Choice, "Take 1", was released in August of 2005. See below
for details on how to purchase a copy.
Hobson's Choice, a definition: Hobson's choice is said to have had its origin in the name of one Thomas Hobson (ca. 1544-1631), at Cambridge, England, who kept a livery stable and required every customer to take either the horse nearest the stable door or none at all. In no time, people adopted Hobson's Choice to mean "an apparently free choice when there is no choice at all" in situations having nothing to do with horses.
The focus is on traditional vocal harmony singing as found in various
folk traditions, including Bluegrass, old time spirituals, western songs,
Irish songs, Sea Chanteys, jug band, Old Timey and other folk songs. Hobson’s
Choice is even known to sing a Crosby, Stills & Nash song now and
again. While they sing numerous acapella songs, they also play a wide
range of instruments: guitar, mandolin, octave mandolin, Liliu ukulele,
button accordion, concertina, tin whistle, low whistle, kazoo, washboard,
along with various percussion instruments.
If you are interested in purchasing a copy of the Hobson's Choice recording "Take 1" send a check or money order made out to Hobson's Choice to the Address listed below:
CD- $16.00 (includes shipping and handling)
For bookings or questions:
Write:
Cy Rosenthal
PO Box 517
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235
Call: (920) 742-7240- evenings and weekends
Email: hbchoice@yahoo.com
If you wish to be on an email list for announcements
about Hobson’s Choice or Bubble & Squeak send your email address
to: bubsqueak@hotmail.com