Bear Erickson of Buellton and Jim Pugh of Santa Ynez will join touring musicians Owen Plant and Aireene Espiritu for a benefit concert in Los Olivos. Proceeds go to the Little Village Foundation and the preschool at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church. The concert takes place at St. Mark’s on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.
Erickson is a guitarist known for his local performances, and keyboardist Pugh has toured and recorded with artists including Van Morrison, Etta James, and Robert Cray. Pugh created the Little Village Foundation in 2014, which is dedicated to discovering unknown musicians.
Jamaican-born artist Plant has performed at festivals, clubs, and colleges around the country. Bay Area vocalist Espiritu was discovered by Pugh through the Little Village Foundation.
The concert starts at 7 p.m. on Dec. 14 in the sanctuary of St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, located at 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. Tickets are $20 each. For more info: 680-1425 or 448-5403.
This article appears in Dec 8-15, 2016.
