The Doublewide Kings return to Elings Park for the second year on Friday, September 27 starting at 5 p.m. for an outdoor concert of acoustic Americana and high-energy classic rock. Expect rollicking versions of the best of CSNY, Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers, The Band, and others, plus original songs. Local guitar phenom Jackson Gillies is sitting in. It’s rockin’ and family-friendly.
Troubadour rocker Johnny Irion performs a solo opening set and joins the band for a few songs. His songs are “handcrafted as lovingly as the jeans on the back of [Neil Young’s] After the Goldrush,” says Rolling Stone. A new release “Sleeping Soldiers of Love” just dropped. Another opening act is Arwin Lewis who is renowned for her angelic yet soulful voice, melody-laced folk, gritty blues, potent rock ‘n’ roll, and popular SoundCloud podcast. Opening the evening are Scarlett & Amelia, a budding local teen duo known for their remarkable vocal blend.
Advance general admission tickets are $29 for adults and free for children under 12. Purchase online at www.elingspark.org/events/kings. Parking is limited and costs $10 per car. Ridesharing is encouraged. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
About the Performers
The Doublewide Kings blend original works, acoustic Americana music, and high-energy classic rock favorites. They are known for strong vocal harmonies and a rich sound produced by a blend of acoustic and electric guitars. The five-person band regularly sells out concerts at the Lobero Theatre and other local venues, including tributes to the music of Neil Young; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; and the Allman Brothers. This season, they make a return appearance with the Santa Barbara Symphony at the Granada Theatre in a program dedicated to the music of The Band, following last year’s tribute to Van Morrison. Visit www.doublewidekings.com.
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Jackson Gillies won the 2016 “Teen Star USA” talent contest and appeared on “American Idol” in 2019 (his audition tape has over 28 million views). Gillies performs solo acoustic, with a trio, and with a Grateful Dead cover band. He’s also appeared with Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, and Jim Messina in fundraising concerts. His debut album “High & Low” was released in April 2024.
Johnny Irion performs a solo opening set and joins the Kings for a few songs. He started his career in punk rock but later embraced roots music, both before and after his 22-year marriage to Sarah Lee Guthrie, with whom he recorded and toured. He’s also collaborated with Pete Seeger and Wilco, among many others. His songs are “handcrafted as lovingly as the jeans on the back of [Neil Young’s] ‘After the Goldrush,’” says Rolling Stone. His fourth studio album “Sleeping Soldiers of Love” features Jeff Bridges, Mike Mills of REM, and others, and was released on August 5, 2024.
Singer-songwriter Arwin Lewis is renowned for her angelic yet soulful voice, melody-laced folk, gritty blues, potent rock ‘n’ roll, and popular SoundCloud podcast. She’s the granddaughter of Oscar-winning actress Loretta Young and the daughter of Peter Lewis, of the 1960s psychedelic band Moby Grape. Her 2015 debut album featured interpretations of her father’s songs. Her latest EP “Under the Stars” was released in April 2023.
Opening the evening show are Scarlett & Amelia, a budding local teen duo from Laguna Blanca School known for their remarkable vocal blend.
Event sponsors include Montecito Bank & Trust and Brass Bear Brewing.
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