At Lost Parrot Cafe, 1929 Huntington Dr. in South Pasadena. 6pm doors, 7pm music. Food and full bar available at the venue. $15 corkage.

Central Coast singer-songwriter, Susan Ritchie’s pure and soulful voice feels like a good whiskey on a foggy day. Her rhythm and finger-picking styles are at the center of her songwriting and performances. She credits the finger-picking style of James Taylor as her first inspiration and her vocals hint of influences from Bonnie Raitt and Susan Tedeschi. She’ll be joined by guitarist Rob Vermeulen.

Known for his intimate tenor and signature guitar style, Los Angeles-based Shane Alexander has shaped a distinctive career for himself with his evocative indie folk. Having toured extensively, both as headliner and supporting such acts as Lucinda Williams, Jewel, John Hiatt, and Suzanne Vega, he has developed a loyal international fanbase.