Singer-songwriter Amy Obenski will perform Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. at Howlin’ Byroom’s Music Exchange, 107 South H St. in Lompoc.
Obenski’s songs are based more on reflections of everyday life than environmental musings. However, because music touring can be such a heavy burden on the environment, she turned this tour into one that could possibly give back instead of one that just burns more fuel.
With a haunting and ethereal style, Obenski’s music has drawn the attention of audiences and critics alike. Her track, “Carousel,” from her second album, “Kite,” was featured in the TV show Grey’s Anatomy, and numerous other tracks have been used regularly for programs on MTV.
Obenski’s fourth album, “Grow to Catch the Wind,” features a string quartet, layered harmonies, and howling cello solos, all joining with her signature soaring vocals, piano, and guitar.
Her closeness to nature drove Obenski to organize fundraisers for the Sempervirens Fund, a nonprofit that purchases redwood forest acreage in the Santa Cruz Mountains for preservation. The benefit concert series, Take Back Your Forest, raised thousands of dollars for the fund.
Now the focus has changed to Carbon Tree, and during the Carbon Conscious tour, Obenski will be encouraging others to offset their carbon emissions from travel by donating to the organization or donating to the tour to help make it as green as possible.
The concert is $5. For more information visit 736-3111 or visit amyobenski.com
This article appears in Feb 9-16, 2012.