Songwriter Showcase – August 16

August 16, 2022 will be an epic soul/blues show at Project Barley Brewery & Pizzeria with Preston Smith, Brophy Dale, Mike Malone and organizer; Jodi Siegel. Put it on your calendar–it’s gonna be rocking!

Preston Smith

Guitarist Preston Smith is a multifaceted talent that has enabled him, both with his band and solo acoustic, to have worked with legends like: Robert Cray, Albert Collins, Foreigner, Salt-N-Pepa, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bonnie Raitt, Social Distortion, Wall of Voodoo, Concrete Blonde, Savoy Brown, Charlie Sexton, k.d. lang, John Mayall, Tower of Power, Joe Satriani, The Ventures, Dick Dale & the Deltones, Eric Burden & the Animals, Delbert McClinton, Paul Butterfield, Poco, Santana and many more!! His one man band performances are mind blowing!!

Brophy Dale

Guitar player Brophy Dale, originally from Texas, has worked with The Stray Cats bassman Lee Rocker, as well as Robert Lucas of Canned Heat, Smokey Wilson, Joe Houston, & King Ernest to name a few, on the Southern California blues scene. He’s also had the opportunity to work with some of his heroes, which include Dave Edmunds, Delbert McClinton and a few tours with Scotty Moore.

Mike Malone

Keyboard/vibe player, Mike Malone has shared the stage/ recorded/ worked with Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Mick Taylor, Jimmy Vaughn, Mark Ford, Top Jimmy, Papa John Creach, Pee Wee Crayton, Guitar Shorty, Joe Houston, Deacon Jones and Big Joe Turner.

He plays with many Southern California bands including the Broughams, The Mighty Mojo Prophets to name a few and his jazz trio; an instrumental band featuring his fine vibe playing!! Mike recently released a solo album called “Just Passin Thru.”

Jodi Siegel

Host, guitarist, singer/songwriter Jodi Siegel 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 more.

She can go from funky bluesy grooves to folk, to jazz and back again with ease. She’s an old soul with a fresh sound.

Patrick Simmons (Doobie Brothers), Walter Trout, Maria Muldaur and more, give her new CD, “Wild Hearts,” rave reviews!

Wild Hearts is produced by Steve Postell (Immediate Family, David Crosby) is filled with great songs, cool grooves, intimate, smart lyrics and some of the best of the best musicians in Los Angeles today.