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Scott Strickland Folk/Soul Artist in Concert

From the Music Capitol of the World, Austin, TX, Rock/Folk/Soul artist Scott Strickland, returns by popular demand to KALA Performance Space, on Friday August 18, at 8pm. Doors open 7:30pm. Tickets $15, online and at the door upon availability.

On the heals of two critically acclaimed EPs, Scott Strickland made his debut album during COVID. Music was a sideline for Strickland, with a graduate degree in filmmaking. When he relocated to Austin, his part time music passion transformed to a full time creative endeavor. He released his first self-titled LP in 2022. Testament to his love of film making, his video accompanying the first track L.A. says music journalist Peter Blackstock for Austin 360, . . . might be the best video, and song, to come out of Austin in the first half of 2022.

Playing the Austin Circuit sharing the stage with some of Texass biggest acts the Scott Strickland Band was a featured artist at SXSW. Compared to contemporaries Seal and Dave Matthews, with a rich voice, intuitively rhythmic guitar playing, and lyrics expressing the personal, Scotts idiosyncrasies shine through the music. So easily absorbed one may overlook its sophistication, to that reminiscent of Ritchie Havens, Bill Withers, David Crosby or Joni Mitchell (albeit with a thoroughly modern sound).

Friday, Aug 18, 8pm. Tickets $15. Doors open at 7:30pm. Full Bar. Cabaret table seating. Minors 16+ welcome.

KALA Performance Space. 1017 Marine Drive in Astoria