The Ugly Mug welcomes
A special night of songs and stories
Wiley Gaby + Mike Hellman
Saturday April 25th, 7pm
$25 tickets
Grab a friend and get your tickets HERE
An intimate evening of cerebral, queer, southern fried country songs with my friend and a helluva talent, @wileyg (whose new single has been in rotation on @siriusxmoutlaw 👏).
Wiley Gaby is a Brooklyn-based Americana singer-songwriter whose tear-stained vocals and unflinching songs reimagine classic country through a queer lens. Raised in the woods of Wakulla County, Florida, he writes from a life lived between church pews and Brooklyn dive bars, small-town shame and hard-won pride. Partnering with Mississippi's Dial Back Sound (helmed by Matt Patton of Drive-By Truckers, Dexateens), Wiley releases his debut single
"IDGAF No More" on February 13, followed by a coast-to-coast US tour and a full album later in the year. For fans of Jason Isbell, Dolly Parton, and Tracy Chapman.
Mike Hellman is a country and americana troubadour with a bent for the unconventional.
Slinging songs with substance, conviction and grit, he's on a mission to tell his truth and he insists on being heard. While firmly rooted in the rich country and blues traditions of his home state of Texas, he refuses to pander to cliché and his sound is anything but predictable. His lively performances swing from ballad to barn burner to outright rock 'n' roll, and his rich baritone conjures earnestness and humor while dealing head-on with all aspects of the human condition (and with a not-so-subtle nod to the downtrodden). An "outlaw" for outlaws, Mike's music transcends the often narrow boundaries set by the mainstream country music establishment.
Mike has kicked ass at Americanafest, taken names at Folk Alliance conferences, and has been featured in No Depression. He's shared the stage with prominent americana artists Jason Eady, Melody Walker, Gabe Lee and countless others.
IG: @mikehellmanforreal
Saturday, April 25
Wiley Gaby + Mike Hellman
Ugly Mug Cafe • Soquel, CA
Doors 6:30 • Show 7:00–9:00
$25 suggested, NOTAFLOF
The Ugly Mug has a capacity of 50, so get your tickets before they sell out.
We hope to see you there.