Sharing the same backing band, three eclectic singer-songwriters are hitting the road for a collaborative tour that will stretch from Portland, Oregon, to Ojai, California. The second-to-last show on the docket takes place at Standing Sun Winery in Buellton on Friday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m.. Rather than cause a fuss over who’s “headlining” and whatnot, I commend the show’s poster for listing each of the three equally talented artists in alphabetical order, as shall I.
LA-based performer Coby Brown recently produced his fourth album, Everything Looks Different To Me Now, which was recorded over the course of two years and four separate sessions. “Cannonball” was the first single to premiere, and was named KCRW’s Song of the Day upon its release. I’m sure Patton Oswalt starring in the track’s stellar music video had nothing to do with it.
Indie-rock, alt-country, and Americana artist Brad Byrd (not to be confused with acclaimed animator Brad Bird, director of The Incredibles, The Iron Giant, Ratat– well, you get the idea) uses detailed storytelling within the lyrics of his original songs. Over the course of his career, Byrd has shared the stage with acts of various genres, including They Might Be Giants, Jay Farrar, Lee DeWyze, and Mike Doughty. His latest album, Phases, was praised as a powerful “tonal thriller” by Americana Highways.
Fellow Americana artist Greg Felden is touring in celebration of his latest album, Made of Strings, as well. Felden also dabbles in both country, folk, indie, and roots, as evident in the album’s eclectic tunes. Made of Strings marks the artist’s solo debut and has been called “sincere and heartbreaking” by Folk Alley and “deep and poignant” by Rockwrite.
The trio will take the winery’s stage, one by one, starting at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., and admission is $15. All ages are welcome, and food trucks will be on-site. Standing Sun Winery is located at 92 Second St., unit D, Buellton. For more info, call the winery at (805) 691-9413 or visit standingsunwines.com.
Going south
Cold Spring Tavern, off of Highway 154, hosts solo singer-songwriter Dewey Roberts on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. This multi-instrumentalist writes his own original tunes using a variety of genres and styles, but he gravitates especially toward jazz and rock. Lompoc-based folk rock act Jacob Cole and Friends will take the stage later that evening, performing from 6 to 9 p.m. The tavern also hosts bluegrass band Salt Martians (from 1:15 to 4 p.m.) and local group Rankin’ File (from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.), who conclude the venue’s weekend lineup on Sunday, Sept. 22. Entry to each show is free.
The Chumash Casino Resort presents country-pop artist Brett Young in the Samala Showroom on Friday, Sept. 20, at 8 p.m. This singer-songwriter is performing as part of his Ticket to LA tour, and the set list is confirmed to include “Sleep Without You,” “In Case You Didn’t Know,” “Here Tonight,” “Like I Loved You,” and other hits. Tickets to the show range from $69 to $99 and are available in advance at chumashcasino.com. Also in Santa Ynez, The Maverick Saloon hosts country-rock group Pull the Trigger on Friday, Sept. 20, at 8:30 p.m., and local solo artist Jimi Nelson on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 8 p.m. Both performances are free.
More music
Halloween and Oktoberfest are coming to town early at Naughty Oak Brewing Company in Orcutt, with a haunting performance from local pop group Ghost/Monster on Friday, Sept. 20, from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is free, and AR Catering will be present to serve up some German-inspired dishes for guests to purchase (available before the show at 4 p.m. and until 10 p.m.). The event will also feature a stein hoisting contest, German games, a photo booth, and other festivities. Visit naughtyoak.com for more details.
Vino et Amicis Wine Bar in Orcutt presents jazz duo Tu Chez on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. Local solo artist Kenny Taylor will perform the following evening, Friday, Sept. 20, from 7 to 10 p.m. Entry to both performances is free. Also in Orcutt, The Donna Lue and Matthew Kim Duo will be performing at Blast 825 Brewery on Friday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. The brewery also hosts local act Smokin’ Gunz on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 9 p.m., and acoustic group About Time on Sunday, Sept. 22, at noon. Admission to all three shows is free.
Moxie Cafe in Santa Maria presents pop/rock cover band The Wavebreakers on Friday, Sept. 20, and local act Sound on Sound on Saturday, Sept. 21. Both shows are free and run from about 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Also in Santa Maria, fellow cover band The Molly Ringwald Project performs at Presqu’ile Winery on Friday, Sept. 20. Doors open at 6 p.m., and all ages are welcome.
Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood wrote this week’s Local Notes. Contact him at cwiseblood@santamariasun.com.
This article appears in Sep 19-26, 2019.
