No ticket needed. Bring a comfortable chair and perhaps something to sip on.

At the Dinosaur Farm "Speakeasy" 1510 Mission Street in South Pas. Enter from the back alley. 6:00 doors; 7:00 music. Tickets $23 advance, $26 at the door ($25 cash).

When the charismatic duo of Eleanor Dubinsky and Dario Acosta Teich perform together, they connect — to each other, to audiences, to diverse traditions that become surprisingly familiar. Their world rhythms and multilingual lyrics invite audiences to travel the world while discovering connections to our shared human experience. Eleanor is a St. Louis-born vocalist and multi-instrumentalist with musical roots in classical cello. Dario is a virtuoso guitarist from Tucumán, Argentina, a South American center of folk music and indigenous culture. Their shared, ever-evolving creative paths have taken them to respected stages across five continents.

Michael Berman is a Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter. A confident performer with a warm baritone, he engages audiences with his storytelling ability and humor. Mike's 2025 album Ghosts contains eight original tracks addressing themes such as growing up amidst gun violence, lost relationships, the dangers of looking back, and the redemption and mercy that love and music can bring to your soul.

At The Daily, 1119 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena. To help us cover the venue rental, please consider adding a tip. Doors 6:15, Music 7:00. Bring whatever you might like to snack on or sip.

Originally hailing from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Mark Edgar Stuart was a fixture on the Memphis music scene before relocating to Texas. His latest album Never Far Behind is a testament to his musical evolution and the profound connections he's forged along the way. The collection blossoms in collaboration with album producer Will Sexton, a luminary in the Austin music scene. It highlights Stuart's penchant for crafting songs ranging from soulful ballads to folky rock n’ roll anthems. Exploring love, loss, and the march of time, Stuart delves into the depths of the human experience with honesty and vulnerability.

For years, the stunning voice and evocative songwriting of Mary Scholz have made her a live circuit favorite. The Philadelphia native has toured nationally for over a decade and made several excursions to Europe. She is based in Los Angeles now, where her unique brand of gritty folk-charm has made its mark. With eight studio albums, her music has shapeshifted through the years, but she continues to espouse the same message of love, hope, and personal empowerment.

In the courtyard behind Square Deal barbershop. 1108 Mission Street, South Pasadena. Beverages and light snacks available, or bring your own. Doors 6:00, music 7:00.

Eric Brace and Thomm Jutz made their separate ways to Nashville two decades ago, each with a musical career well underway. Now a formidable duo, their second album, Circle and Square, is a gorgeous rumination on creativity, art, beauty, love, and friendship. Eric hails from Washington D.C., Thomm grew up in Germany. After leaving his career as a music writer for The Washington Post, Eric built Last Train Home into a powerful touring unit. Thomm won “Songwriter of the Year” at the 2021 IBMA awards, and his songs have been recorded by Billy Strings, Tim O’Brien, the SteelDrivers, and many more. He teaches songwriting at Belmont University.

For Eleanor and Bonnie Whitmore, a sister duo who combine elements of Americana, country, folk, and rock with smart songwriting and celestial harmonies, the onset of Covid and the forced end to touring presented an opportunity. Back in the day, Eleanor, then 22, used to protect Bonnie, then 15, when the sisters had gigs in bars. Now, as Bonnie moved in for the duration with Eleanor and her husband Chris Masterson (with whom Eleanor tours and records as The Mastersons), it was time for the sisters to make their long-deferred album. The result, 2022’s Ghost Stories, produced by Masterson, is a collection of cathartic songs about love, death, and loss, songs that ultimately embrace the beauty and experience of living.

Outdoors on the patio at the home of Bob & Sally Spyksma, 202 Avenida de Diamante, Arroyo Grande, CA. Bring your own beverage of choice. Potluck beforehand for those who want to come early and participate. 6:00pm potluck; 7:00pm music.

Eric Brace and Thomm Jutz made their separate ways to Nashville two decades ago, each with a musical career well underway. Now a formidable duo, their second album, Circle and Square, is a gorgeous rumination on creativity, art, beauty, love, and friendship. Eric hails from Washington D.C., Thomm grew up in Germany. After leaving his career as a music writer for The Washington Post, Eric built Last Train Home into a powerful touring unit. Thomm won “Songwriter of the Year” at the 2021 IBMA awards, and his songs have been recorded by Billy Strings, Tim O’Brien, the SteelDrivers, and many more. He teaches songwriting at Belmont University.

Cindy Kalmenson is a spontaneous, engaging, and soulful performer with a gift for storytelling. She has received many accolades for her songs and songwriting. A winner at the 2025 Kerrville New Folk competition and the 2023 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival songwriting contest, she has drawn comparisons to Sheryl Crow and Lucinda Williams.

At The Daily, 1119 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena. To help us cover the venue rental, please consider adding a tip. Doors 6:15, Music 7:00. Bring whatever you might like to snack on or sip.

Victoria Jacobs is a drummer, singer, and songwriter originally from Chicago. She is one of the few female drummers in the country rock/folk world. She began her drumming career at the Art Institute in Chicago with an art project turned band, American Zone. Victoria co-founded Ms. 45, a groundbreaking female rock trio that dominated the Silverlake scene in the mid-90s. You may have seen her with I See Hawks in L.A., the band she joined in 2013. Currently working on a solo album, she will be joined for this performance by guest guitarist Aaron Baker.

Dave Tate has toured across the Western U.S. and Europe, and is one of the most in-demand musicians on the Central Coast. Often compared to Paul Simon and Jeff Buckley, his sound blends multiple genres and influences, while remaining uniquely his own. Sometimes high and soaring, sometimes hushed and inviting, his powerful voice weaves poetic lyrics through soundscapes of finger-style acoustic guitar and percussive rhythms.

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