”I see a bad moon a-rising, I see trouble on the way ... .” The voice of rage and ruin himself, John Fogerty, is bringing his My 50 Year Trip tour to the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez on Friday, March 13. The concert starts at 8 p.m. in the resort’s Samala Showroom and tickets range from $79 to $139.
As the co-founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty’s music ranks as some of the most influential in American history. Honored as one of the 100 Greatest Songwriters, 100 Greatest Singers, and 100 Greatest Guitarists (all three lists compiled by Rolling Stone magazine), Fogerty’s hits are numerous, having written and produced “Born on the Bayou,” “Green River,” “Proud Mary,” and other CCR staples.
The classic rock legend has enjoyed solo success as well, starting with his first solo album, Centerfield (1985), which reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 upon release and later certified as double-platinum. In 2012, Fogerty became a New York Times best-selling author, with the release of his memoir, Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music.
To find out more about Fogerty’s upcoming concert, call (800) 248-6274 or visit chumashcasino.com. The Chumash Casino Resort is located at 3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez.
Staying south
Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance on indie band The Chance Makers, who make their way to Cold Spring Tavern on Friday, March 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. This folk-rock trio features Kevin McGarry on guitar and vocals, Casey McGarry on drums and vocals, and Clayton Doyle on bass. The tavern also hosts Americana group Oddly Straight on Saturday, March 14, from 1 to 4 p.m., followed by eclectic rock band Back Pocket, who take the stage from 5 to 8 p.m.
Cold Spring’s lineup concludes with blues, rags, and good time duo Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, who play their regular weekly set on Sunday, March 15, from 1:15 to 4 p.m. Then, 1990s tribute band Flannel 101 follows with a show from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. This outfit (pun intended) covers everything from ’90s grunge to alternative rock, playing hits from Nirvana, Green Day, Sublime, No Doubt, Oasis, and other artists. Admission to every show at the tavern is complimentary. The venue is located at 5995 Stagecoach Road, Santa Barbara. Call (805) 967-0066 or visit coldspringtavern.com for more info.
Where the tavern ends, the Maverick Saloon begins, as the aforementioned Flannel 101 kicks off the neighboring venue’s weekend series on Friday, March 13, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. The homage trend continues with Danny Milsap and The Only Cash Tribute Band, who cover Johnny Cash’s biggest hits at the saloon on Saturday, March 14, from 8 to 11 p.m. Solo artist Randy LeDune performs the following afternoon, Sunday, March 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. Entry to all three performances is complimentary. The Maverick is located at 3687 Sagunto St., suite D, Santa Ynez. To find out more about upcoming artists at the saloon, call (805) 686-6785 or visit themavsaloon.com.
Also in the Santa Ynez Valley, blues, folk, and soul artist Patrick Sweany performs at Standing Sun Winery in Buellton on Friday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. Described in press materials as “a musical omnivore,” Sweany spent his early years “devouring” every popular music sound of the last 70 years. These components became the ingredients behind his own unique, eclectic blend of genres. Tickets to the concert range from $20 to $25 and doors open at 7 p.m. The winery is located at 92 Second St., unit D, Buellton. Call (805) 691-9413 or visit standingsunwines.com for more details.
More music
The Lompoc Concert Association is bringing internationally renowned flutist Jeannine Goeckeritz to the Central Coast, for a performance at the First United Methodist Church on Friday, March 13. The acclaimed solo artist is currently the principal flutist with the Orchestra at Temple Square, in Salt Lake City. Tickets to the concert are $25 for adults and $5 for students. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. To find out more about the show and other upcoming performances, call (805) 588-5971 or visit lompocconcert.org. The church is located at 925 N. F St., Lompoc.
Classic and contemporary rock cover band Different Strings performs at the Naughty Oak Brewing Company in Old Town Orcutt on Friday, March 13, from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission to the show is free, but dinner from Barbecue in the Stix will be available for purchase starting at 5:30 p.m. Call the brewery at (805) 314-2368 or visit naughtyoak.com to find out more. Naughty Oak is located at 165 S. Broadway St., suite 102, Orcutt.
Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood wrote this week’s Local Notes. Contact him at [email protected].
