Robbie and Dennis have been picking together now for 2.5
years. playing small venues, such as Savory Palette,
Sculpterra Winery, Ancient Owl Beer Garden, and the Pozo
Saloon. They perform acoustic folk-blues originals and
covers . This duo can delight and entertain a crowd with
their infectious humor and charm. Both artists make their
homes on the Central Coast.
Robbie Kimball is a mainstay in the Central Coast music
scene. Robbie has been in a number of folk-rock bands
dating back into the early 1980s. Robbie is a singer-
songwriter and plays 6 and 12 string guitar. He has been
very active in the Live Oak Festival and hosts Picking up the
Tempo and Classical Music Showcase on KCBX in SLO.
Dennis Mikel is new to the Central Coast but has
performed in several bands in Atlanta, Ga., Raleigh and
Durham, NC. Dennis is also a singer–songwriter and has
copyrighted, recorded and published 29 songs.
Food: By City Mouse
Steve Key is an award-winning songwriter, performer and recording artist, best known as the writer of "33, 45, 78 (Record Time)" recorded by country music star Kathy Mattea. He recorded for New York's Fast Folk label, which is now part of the Folkways collection at the Smithsonian. His songs have been compared with those of Jim Croce, Don McLean, Harry Chapin, and Steve Earle. Key played the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Canadian folk festivals at Winnipeg and Owen Sound, and three times on the main stage of the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. Since returning to California in 2006, Key has played the Live Oak Music Festival, and house concerts in Santa Rosa, Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Orcutt, Santa Barbara, and Bakersfield. He hosts events under the banner, Songwriters at Play
Keep up to date on the latest wine releases, events, and promotions.