7-9PM, Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Project Barley Brewery
2308 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717
THIS MONTH’S AUGUST SONGWRITER SHOW IS GONNA BE EPIC! MY BUDDIES FROM MASON SOUTH (PHIL PARLAPIANO, DOUG HAMBLIN, LYNN COULTER) WILL BE MAKING A RARE LOS ANGELES APPEARANCE AND I FOR ONE AM SO EXCITED TO HEAR THEM AND YOU WILL BE TOO! ALSO APPEARING FOR THE FIRST TIME IS THE WONDERFUL PI JACOBS. THIS IS HER FIRST TIME COMING DOWN AND YOU’RE GONNA LOVE HER! -Jodi
Mason South
MASON SOUTH is an Americana, blues, roots trio; Phil Parlapiano, Doug Hamblin and Lynn Coulter. All three have been sidemen to some of the industry’s most legendary and respected musicians like; Albert King, John Prine, Rod Stewart, Dixie Chicks and many more. LA’s Mason South began ‘as a sideman’s side project’ in the early 2000s and continues today in trio format.
Louisiana-born percussionist/vocalist Lynn Coulter brings his unique swampy feel and soulful vocals. He has been a constant presence on the LA music club and session scene. Lynn has performed/recorded with Rita Coolidge, Carole King, Paul Butterfield and Smokey Robinson and many others.
LA native Phil Parlapiano is a true multi-instrumentalist—organ, piano, mandolin, guitar, accordion and pretty much anything else that’s left lying around the studio. He is a first call session player and recently ventured into acting as well! Phil has toured and recorded with John Prine, Carlene Carter, Lucinda Williams, Iris DeMent…the list is very long
Bay Area born guitarist Doug Hamblin has played everything from new wave power pop (Jo Allen and The Shapes) to folk and rock. His debut album of original blues on the indie label Blueprint Records reached Billboards’ Top Ten and earned him a Blues Artist of the Year BAMMY nomination. Since relocating to LA in the 90s Doug has performed/recorded with artists as diverse as Dr John, Southside Johnny Lyon, Steve Miller Band, Johnny Rivers and Stephen Stills.
Together these three gifted performers move thru a deep catalog of their own original songs that span a wide variety of styles they like to call a “100% American Blend—Rock, Soul, Country, Blues.
Pi Jacobs
Pi Jacobs draws inspiration from her unconventional upbringing in “The Land of Weed and Wine” aka Northern California. Blending roots-rock swagger and storytelling soul, her music has drawn comparisons to Tom Waits, Dolly Parton, and Lucinda Williams. She has been heard on NPR, DittyTV, Austin Music TV, Americana Highways, American Songwriter Magazine, and regularly on tastemakers KCSN, WFUV and stations across the nation.
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.
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.