Mike Hellman and the Banned Books @ Woodhouse
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Mike Hellman returns to WH with his conscious country/americana hootenanny. Full band! Links and bio below.
$10-20 sliding scale at door (no one turned away for lack of funds). Proceeds support grassroots relief efforts in Gaza.
https://mikehellmanmusic.com/epk
ABOUT:
If country music has become a stifling mold, Mike Hellman is here to break it wide open. Slinging songs with substance, conviction and grit, he’s an acclaimed songsmith on a mission to tell his truth and he insists on being heard. While firmly rooted in the rich country, folk and blues traditions of his home state of Texas, he refuses to pander to cliché and his sound is anything but predictable. For over a decade, he has built his loyal following through rousing live performances that swing from heart-rending ballad to blistering barn burner. His rich baritone conveys earnestness, vulnerability and humor while dealing head-on with all facets of the human condition (and with a not-so-subtle nod to the oppressed). Mike proudly bucks the boundaries of the mainstream country music establishment and boldly reclaims the genre for the downtrodden.
Mike has performed at large venues, honky-tonks and intimate listening rooms across the US, building a dedicated following along the way. Mike has turned heads at Americanafest, at Folk Alliance, and has been featured in No Depression. He’s shared the stage with prominent americana artists Jason Eady, Melody Walker, Gabe Lee and countless others. He tours widely and is confidently in his element whether crooning for an intimate listening room, or burning down the house with his killer band, the Banned Books.
His 2024 full length release "Trials and Triumphs" has enjoyed enthusiastic reception on the americana radio circuit, and features a who’s who of talent: guitarist James Deprato (Chuck Prophet), pedal steel player Ian Taylor Sutton (Vincent Neil Emerson), multi-instrumentalist Chuck Bradley (Hellbound Glory) and mastering by Michael Rosen (Santana, Green Day, etc). A highly anticipated sophomore album is expected for release in early 2027.
$10-20 sliding scale at door (no one turned away for lack of funds). Proceeds support grassroots relief efforts in Gaza.
https://mikehellmanmusic.com/epk
ABOUT:
If country music has become a stifling mold, Mike Hellman is here to break it wide open. Slinging songs with substance, conviction and grit, he’s an acclaimed songsmith on a mission to tell his truth and he insists on being heard. While firmly rooted in the rich country, folk and blues traditions of his home state of Texas, he refuses to pander to cliché and his sound is anything but predictable. For over a decade, he has built his loyal following through rousing live performances that swing from heart-rending ballad to blistering barn burner. His rich baritone conveys earnestness, vulnerability and humor while dealing head-on with all facets of the human condition (and with a not-so-subtle nod to the oppressed). Mike proudly bucks the boundaries of the mainstream country music establishment and boldly reclaims the genre for the downtrodden.
Mike has performed at large venues, honky-tonks and intimate listening rooms across the US, building a dedicated following along the way. Mike has turned heads at Americanafest, at Folk Alliance, and has been featured in No Depression. He’s shared the stage with prominent americana artists Jason Eady, Melody Walker, Gabe Lee and countless others. He tours widely and is confidently in his element whether crooning for an intimate listening room, or burning down the house with his killer band, the Banned Books.
His 2024 full length release "Trials and Triumphs" has enjoyed enthusiastic reception on the americana radio circuit, and features a who’s who of talent: guitarist James Deprato (Chuck Prophet), pedal steel player Ian Taylor Sutton (Vincent Neil Emerson), multi-instrumentalist Chuck Bradley (Hellbound Glory) and mastering by Michael Rosen (Santana, Green Day, etc). A highly anticipated sophomore album is expected for release in early 2027.
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Where is it happening?
Woodhouse Blending & Brewing, 119 Madrone St.,Santa Cruz,CA,United States
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