Jodi Siegel

This is a once a month (every third Tuesday) show that is designed as a listening room for world class songwriters, many with hit songs, long touring/recording associations with music legends ETC... to play their original music in an intimate setting. $20 SUGGESTED DONATIONS AND GO TO THE SONGWRITERS. Project Barley serves excellent Food (Gourmet Pizza, wings, sandwiches, salads), wine, and award winning beer. Food served till 8:30pm. No reservations so arrive early to get a table. This month we are proud to present: RICK HOLMSTROM, AMILIA K SPICER, MICHAEL STARR, JODI SIEGEL

RICK HOLMSTROM

Rick Holmstrom is a blues, roots icon in Los Angeles since his early days with the William Clarke Band among others. For nearly 20 years he has been Mavis Staples MD and guitar player all the while touring with his own band across the US and Europe inbetween dates with Mavis. A true original in a sea of copycats, Rick draws a loyal fan base whenever he plays be it a concert halls or small independent venues throughout Southern California. We are so excited that he has fit this night into his busy schedule. For more info on Rick go to his website.: https://rickholmstrom.com/about-rick-holmstrom/

AMILIA K SPICER

Amilia K Spicer

“A seriously gifted songwriter ... A timeless brand-new Americana classic” – American Songwriter Magazine

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“On stage, Spicer renders her listeners transfixed” - Music Connection

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It may be her haunting, husky voice that first grabs a listener, the way it glides over melodies like smoke, but it’s the songwriting that Spicer really wants you to hear. Her songs have a grit- even when they ache. Raised in rural Pennsylvania, currently residing in California, wanderlust spills from her songs, with topography that covers languid farmlands, quirky roadside stops, and an occasional turn down a dark alley with flickering neon.

Influenced by Texas Troubadors, Tibetan mountain tops, and Hollywood bars, the dichotomy of shadow and light, small town wonder with a keen edge, are in the sonics. Or, as she might say with a slight drawl: “Water, wine and whiskey”.

Given the cinematic scenes of her music, it should surprise no one that Spicer pursued a career in film before music became her muse, and has directed the three music videos currently released with singles from her current release, “Wow and Flutter”. “Harlan” follows her to the Kentucky birthplace of her father, intertwined with Pennsylvania landscapes. Critically acclaimed releases "Fill Me Up" and "Lightning" preceded, the latter of which was shot mostly underwater in hotel pools while touring.

AXS said of the “Lightning” video: “Mesmerizing... Reminiscent of the work of songstress and music video innovator Lana Del Rey, it's a testament to the notion that DIY methods can produce some extraordinary results."

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No Depression exclaimed: “While it is only my opinion that Spicer is going to be the next member of the Nashville Royal family, it certainly helps my argument that I’m not the only critic saying as much."

Spicer was celebrated by the Los Angeles Music Awards, named “Best Americana Artist”, and has performed at venues and festivals all over the country, including the Kerrville Folk Festival, WoodyFest, 30A, Americanafest, and the Kennedy Center.

Her most recent album, Wow and Flutter, has made many critics’ best-of lists, and was lauded as one of the best albums, any genre, in the last decade by Popdose Magazine.

She is currently in the studio recording a new album. FOR MORE INFO ON AMILIA GO TO https://www.amiliakspicer.com/

MICHAEL STARR

Michael Starr is a multi-instrumentalist that has played in Los Angeles for decades. He has backed up countless singer songwriters (including Amilia K Spicer) with his exceptional musicianship, fire guitar playing, mandolin accompaniment as well as producing artists and playing live shows; frequently performing folk, roots, and Americana music. He has a prominent musical relationship with gritty Americana singer-songwriter Amilia K Spicer, contributing instrumentation to her recordings and frequently sharing the stage with her at live shows. Key Connections & Collaboration • Studio Album Contributions: On Amilia K Spicer’s critically acclaimed album Wow and Flutter, Michael Starr is credited with playing violin/fiddle on the track "Fill Me Up". • Live Performances: As a skilled multi-instrumentalist, Starr frequently plays guitar, mandolin, and fiddle during live, acoustic, and Americana showcases across Southern California.

JODI SIEGEL

Jodi Siegel, originally from Chicago, IL, is a singer, songwriter and guitarist. Over the years Jodi has opened for and or shared the stage with many respected musicians including: Albert King, Robben Ford, Robert Cray, J.D. Souther, David Lindley, Fred Tacket and Paul Barrere (Little Feat) and countless others. Her songs have been recorded by Maria Muldaur, Marcia Ball, Tommy Ridgley and Teresa James.

She has recorded two CD'S; Stepping Stone and her latest CD, “Wild Hearts,” produced by Steve Postell (Immediate Family, David Crosby, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Iain Matthews), is filled with great songs, cool grooves, intimate, smart lyrics and some of the best of the best musicians in Los Angeles today including; Mike Finnigan (organ, piano), Hutch Hutchinson, Abe Laborial Sr., Alphonso Johnson (bass), Russ Kunkel, Michael Jerome Moore, John Ferraro, Arno Lucas (drums, percussion), Joe Sublett (Saxophone) and Maxayne Lewis and Clydene Jackson (background vocals). Each song has a soulful delivery with an undeniable down-home elegance. It has received great reviews by Patrick Simmons (Doobie Brothers), Maria Muldaur, Walter Trout, David Mansfield (T Bone Burnett), Leland Sklar, Mike Finnigan and Doug Macleod to name a few.

Jodi IS FINALLY recording a new record with Grammy winning producer/drummer (Taj Mahal) Tony Braunagel IN THE FALL OF 2026!