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Wednesday July 25 7:00pm Ernest Troost and Jodie Siegel – TICKETS
Ernest Troost is an Emmy Award-winning film and television composer as well as an amazing singer-songwriter. A winner at Kerrville Folk Festival’s prestigious New Folk competition, he is a masterful craftsman with a fluid guitar style. He composed and produced two award-winning albums for Judy Collins using the words of Emily Dickinson, Robert Browning, Gertrude Stein and others. The blues are deeply rooted in Jodi Siegel as she was born in Chicago. In the late 80’s she relocated to California and eventually landed in the art community of Laguna Beach. She has shared the stage with many venerable musicians including Albert King, Robben Ford, Kris Kristofferson, David Lindley and countless others. She is a wicked slide guitar player with a bluesy, soulful, and mellow vocal style. Excited to have her at Wine & Song finally after hearing about her for years.
Jaz Sawyer possesses an eclectic and refined personal style of drumming that stems from his deep roots in his Classical, Jazz, West-African and Afro-Caribbean musical training. He has worked with many notable artists, including Wynton Marsalis, Abbey Lincoln, George Benson, Bobby Hutcherson, Jacky Terrasson and Dee Dee Bridgewater in some of the world’s premier concert venues, including The Blue Note, The Village Vanguard, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center and the Sydney Opera House. Jaz will be joined by Johnathan Ahrens on bass, and Brett Farkas on guitar.
Wednesday August 1 7:00pm
Vozotros and TBA – TICKET LINK COMING SOON
Thursday August 2 7:30pm Adam Levy Trio (Larry Goldings/Abe Rounds) – TICKETS
Blue Guitar regular Adam Levy (frequently heard here with pedal-steel guitarist Rich Hinman) joins forces once again with organist Larry Goldings (James Taylor, John Mayer) and drummer Abraham Rounds (Meshell Ndegeocello, Andrew Bird). This trio played a residency at ETA in Highland Park this past January, filling the room to capacity week after week. Their repertoire is drawn from the jazz canon, and includes many overlooked pages from the Great American Songbook as well.
Wednesday August 8 7:00pm
Johnny “Chops” Richardson and TBA – TICKETS
When he isn’t holding down a solid groove playing bass or cranking out hits for the Randy Rogers Band, Johnny “Chops” Richardson is charting his own path through the muddy waters of the roots rock revival. After the 2013 release of his debut solo album, Sticks and Stones, he enlisted the sonic expertise of David Abeyta to craft an album of original blues, country, soul and rock that showcases not only his vocal and songwriting abilities, but an all-star band as well. No Depression magazine said, “From start to finish Sticks and Stones is an entertaining listen… This is the type of album that makes listening to music fun.” His latest release, the eponymous “Johnny Chops & The Razors,” has already begun a groundswell of attention with the debut video, “Believer.” The second single and video, “Taking A Chance On Me” features special guests, the Gospel Starz, a family group who have been singing together in churches and venues across Texas for almost 40 years. He’ll be joined on a few tunes by The Wreckers. Stay tuned for the other act, not yet confirmed.
Thursday August 9 7:30pm Acoustic Asylum – TICKETS
Acoustic Asylum is what happens when you take some of LA’s best recording and touring musicians and turn them loose in an organic setting. No electronic tricks, no stylistic limits… just incredible music with a big dose of fun. From swamp funk, to jazz, to klezmer and tango, to quirky original and cover tunes, nothing is off limits. The band is led by award-winning composer and producer Dan Radlauer on accordion. Rounding out the all-star lineup are acclaimed guitarist Carl Verheyen; Mark Hollingsworth gives the band part of its unique sound playing clarinet and baritone sax; Banging the bass is one of the finest recording and touring musicians on the west coast — Dave Marotta; On drums, the highly versatile John Mader with a career spanning from Pat Benetar to the LA run of Hamilton; And on violin, the multifaceted Luis Alberto bringing an international flare to this super group.
Thursday Sept 27 7:30pm Louie Cruz Beltran & his Latin Jazz Band – TICKETS
Louie Cruz Beltran is a charismatic entertainer, singer and master percussionist. His musical career was crafted upon the soulful sounds of his ethnic American background and flavored with contemporary R&B, Jazz, and Salsa as well as the Great American Songbook. Early in his career, Louie performed with great artists such as Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, Francisco Aguabella, and Jorge Claudio. Recently he has performed with legends Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Poncho Sanchez and many other renowned artists. Louie will be joined by Carlos Vivas on keyboard, JD Perez, drums on drums, Andrew Ford on bass, and Justin Janer on sax and flute.
Wednesday October 10 7:00pm SPECIAL FAR-West edition
Rachel Laven, Jennings & Keller, Five Letter Word + more
On the eve of the FAR-West Folk Alliance conference in Woodland Hills October 11 – 13, we’ve gathered some of the top talent on their way to the event. Texas troubadour Rachel Laven, Florida duo Jennings & Keller, Oregon songstress Clara Baker fronts a new trio called Five Letter Word + special guest performances. Gonna be a great night. Come celebrate the beginning of our tenth year of Wine & Song! The Arroyo Seco Grill has food, wine, and full bar. Or bring your own bottle for a $10 corkage fee. 9 holes of par-3 golf for anyone who cares to join in before the show. Meet at 5pm on the first tee.
