Anthony Arya & Preacher Boy: Live at Michael's on Main

You're invited to experience an afternoon of world-class Americana and Blues storytelling as the young singer-songwriter phenom Anthony Arya riding ever higher in the wake of his star turn on THE VOICE welcomes veteran songwriter and alt-bluesman Preacher Boy for a matinee performance sure to be loaded with slide-guitar driven, blues-powered songs and stories.

Anthony Arya: Santa Cruz teenager Anthony Arya is often described as an old soul - his original tunes appeal to all ages. His roots as a jazz guitarist shape the melodies combined with his broad musical influences spanning from the swinging jazz of the twenties to the bluesy rock of the sixties. His voice a unique tone with a natural rasp makes for captivating performances. Shortly after Arya appeared on national TV on Season 15 of NBCs The Voice, he released his debut album, Going To California. His songs are frequently played on KPIG radio. Now, Arya has a fast growing fan base who love everything about his live performances and are streaming his music. Fans say you're likely to walk away humming one of his tunes for days after a performance.

Preacher Boy is a pioneering Modern Blues and Americana artist who arrived on the scene with a career-making performance at The San Francisco Blues Festival in 1995the San Francisco Examiner wrote that, "Those who arrived late may have missed what could well have been the top act on the entire bill next to John Lee Hooker himself." More than two decades later, Preacher Boy continues to deliver his raw, powerful brand of the blues. Of his most recent release, 2018s The Rumble Strip (Coast Road Records), Rev. Keith A. Gordon wrote that, "Simply put, Preacher Boys performances on The Rumble Strip leave nothing but scorched earth in their wake."

Artist sites and sounds: www.anthonyarya.com and www.preacherboy.com

$10 adv./$10 door $10 door seated