Kate Bennett

Paul Sprawl's music uniquely combines percussive guitar techniques with bottleneck, tapping, harmonica and a baritone voice. One listener describes his show: "With a harmonica strapped around his neck, a steel guitar and his haunting voice, Sprawl conjured the diverse voices of the Mississippi, New Orleans and the Appalachian Trail." He plays all over North America and several countries in Europe. He's got nine full-length recordings of his own songs (so far), the first on a German label and the rest on his own. Born and raised in California, he's been playing guitar, singing and writing songs since he was a boy. https://paulsprawl.com Special guests include Elizabeth Etta, Kate Bennett, Ellen Stapenhorst, Donna Lu & Matthew Kim, and Lauren Riffle. Showcase runs 6:30-9:00pm at Bang The Drum Brewery, 950 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, (805) 242-8372. The showcase includes one featured act, playing a 45-minute set to close out the night, and others playing 4-song sets. All ages OK, dogs welcome too. No cover charge, but a tip bucket is passed during the featured artist's set.