Micki Fuhrman:

Tecia McKenna:

Both are members of the award-winning band, Gone with the West.

The Ladyfingers and a Thing'r, Too all hail from the Albuquerque area, featuring 3 of the original Ladyfingers - Pat Aruffo (fiddle), Erika Gerety (double bass), Gretchen Newman (guitar); plus, the added bonus of Gretchen's husband, fondly joining in as the "Thing'r", Too, Steve Yesner (harmonica, flute, and ukulele). Their repertoire includes songs from the 30s to the 90s, ranging from Swing to Country Swing to Dan Hicks to a little swingy Pop and occasionally an old-time American or Spiritual. Singing, harmonizing, and laughter abound. Erika's husband Dave Para and Pat's Husband Bill, might make a little guest appearance as well.

Members of the Ladyfingers and a Thing'r, Too have appeared at the Albuquerque Folk Festival, the Wildlife West Festival in Edgewood, NM, Stage 5 at the Walnut Valley Festival, and the Big Muddy Festival in Boonville, MO. They also played at the Zoo, the Bio Park, Elena Gallegos amphitheater, Solid Grounds Music Cafe, ALMA Amphitheatre, Old Town Summer Concert Series, the Celtic Festival, Placitas Winery, UNM functions, weddings and private parties (invited or uninvited), various restaurants, breweries, and senior centers. A good time is had by all.