At the fabulous South Pasadena Theatre Workshop on Wednesday, March 15. Doors 6pm, Showtime 7pm. 1507 El Centro Street, South Pasadena. Shout-out to John Antich of the Jacaranda Veranda for curating this paring. $22 advance, $25 at the door.
Brian Whelan first made his mark as a sideman behind Dwight Yoakam — playing guitar, keys, pedal steel, and anything else that was needed. He has also worked extensively with Mike Stinson, Jim Lauderdale, and Chris Shiflett among others.
Emily Zuzik is an L.A.-based Americana singer-songwriter. She brings to her songs a woman’s vulnerability and strength in the tradition of Patsy Cline and Madonna. Her new album, Torch & Trouble, is a well-focused blend of earthy singer-songwriter centered Americana music produced by Ted Russell Kamp.