Located in Beautiful Tehachapi, California
(in the community of Stallion Springs )
PREVIOUS SHOWS
Doors open at 1:00 pm
Music is from 2 - 5
email info@casacontiki.com for more information
Phoenix Mendoza
Saturday, May 6, 2023
A teller of tales, singer of songs, and painter of pictures. Phoenix Mendoza exudes the same singer-songwriter/artist vibe that came to define Laurel canyon in the early 70’s. Signed to Warner Chappell Music shortly after arriving in Nashville TN where he currently resides, Mendoza has written, performed, and recorded with major label artists such as Brantley Gilbert, Love and Theft, Trevor Rosen (Old Dominion), Steve Wariner, Whisperin’ Bill Anderson, JD Souther and Raul Malo (The Mavericks) to name a few. And has been featured on major motion picture soundtracks with the likes of Chris Stapleton, Randy Houser, and Kix Brooks (Brooks and Dunn). He co-produced “Pieces of You” by Chris Carmack (Grey’s Anatomy, ABC’s Nashville, The OC) and, “I Thought I Knew it All” by Electra Mustaine with Grammy winner Ben Fowler. Both of which were featured in Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/hear-nashville-star-chris-carmacks-achingpieces-of-you-47919/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/see-electra-mustaines-country-cover-ofmegadeths-knew-it-all-230376/
He spent five years writing, recording, and touring with the band HighSouth. Releasing 3 albums and topping the charts in multiple countries. His influence on the band and their music helped rebrand them into the 70’s songwriter/vocal harmony genre that long-time friend and collaborator Josh Leo helped pioneer. In 2019, with the arrival of his daughter Luna and, shortly there after, his son Jasper, the songs began to change. Phoenix felt that it was time to recalibrate his focus to a more intimate, storyteller setting. The honesty of fatherhood and the need to be present, opened a well of creativity previously untapped. From that well came his first solo project in 10 years, “Jasper - Side One” a five song EP that is currently available on all platforms. His follow-up EP “Luna - Side Two” is already in the works and set to be released in 2023. Along with his music, Mendoza has been creating Original Oil paintings on canvas. Some of which are auctioned off at live shows across the country.
Brad Colerick
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Casa Con Tiki welcomes Los Angeles-based country-folk singer/songwriter Brad Colerick. He is an emerging voice in the contemporary folk scene. Billboard Magazine called him “one of a baker’s dozen of acts to watch in the folk community around the world.” The Associated Press said of his latest CD, “Colerick's stories are worth hearing... his warm, sunny, homey tenor brings alive the characters, places, and relationships in these songs…songs that are so good they’ll likely be covered by artists better known than Colerick, but he does them justice himself.”
A finalist at Kerrville, Rocky Mountain, Falcon Ridge, and Sisters Folk Festival songwriter competitions, Colerick’s songs and stories grab the attention of audiences and don’t let go. His plain-spoken lyrics, along with exquisitely crafted melodies, are delivered with clarity and passion.
He is a commanding presence on stage, due in part to the hundreds of shows he has hosted every Wednesday night for nearly five years at his popular Wine & Song concert series in Los Angeles alongside artists such as Herb Pedersen, Joe Pug, Katy Moffatt, Tony Lucca, Joe Henry, Dan Navarro, Jude Johnstone, and countless others.
For more information, go to bradcolerick.com
Erica Sunshine Lee
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Casa Con Tiki is looking forward to introducing Tehachapi to
Erica Sunshine Lee is "The hardest working woman in country music,” and 2020, 2021 & 2022 TRMA’s “Female artist of the year,” TRMA's 2020 “Horizon Artist of the Year,” and four consecutive winners of 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 Music Video of the year! She is also the Winner of Radio Trop Rock’s 2020 “song of the year.” Sunshine is a prolific songwriter, Nashville Recording Artist, and International touring 'Georgia Gypsy.' Sunshine just released her 10th original album titled “Same Ship Different Day,” bringing a feel-good summertime country/rock vibe to a shore near you, featuring 2021’s the TRMA music video of the year: “Single for the Summer.”
Erica's 9th album, Bulletproof, features her single and mission to “Be the girl that can Change the World.” Since 2007, Sunshine has been a full-time road warrior, performing around 250+ shows annually around Australia, Asia, New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji, Europe, and the US, including the world's largest music festival SUMMERFEST in Milwaukee 3 years in a row. She has scored 2 Top 80 US Music Row Singles, 3 top 10 Europe country singles, and 1 Australian Top 20 single. A finalist for the 2015 Australian's People's Choice Award, Erica Sunshine Lee was 2014's "Georgia Country Female Artist of the Year" and has written songs for hundreds of US artists and Aussie artists Viper Creek Band, Whiskey Business, Mitchell Shadlow, Drēw McAlister, Lauren Wheatley, Ryan Morris and more. Sunshine has opened for country superstars David Allan Coe, Randy Houser, Maren Morris, Canaan Smith, Granger Smith, Dylan Scott, Cam, Drake White, Brett Eldredge, David Nail, Darryl Worley, and shared the stage with legends Billy Gibbons, Tommy Tutone, and John Michael Montgomery. In addition, sunshine has performed at Australia's Tamworth Country music festival for five years.
With a unique gritty country-rock alto voice, Sunshine delivers unfiltered, raw stories from in-your-face drinking/party songs to rip your heart out sentimental ballads! She brings warmth in her fun, upbeat escape island music and catchy, addictive hooks that linger in your head. Erica Sunshine Lee's songwriting talent covers everything from country to outlaw to pop and tropical rock. It keeps on impressing audiences worldwide with her authentic and prolific songwriting ability, magnetic personality, and stage presence. Erica Sunshine Lee has penned over 55 songs recorded by other Nashville & International country acts and also recently wrote and produced East Tennessee’s rising star Reagan Willis’ debut EP “Like-Minded Strangers.” This Published Author has also written two children’s books that are available on Amazon.com
For more information, check out her website ericasunshinelee.com
MIKE NASH
Sunday
November 19th, 2023
Mike Nash is a performer and songwriter born and raised in Nashville, TN. Unlike most musicians who move to Nashville to find their way, Mike chose a different path-moving from Nashville to find his professional music beginnings in Cocoa Beach, FL, in the early 2000s. A proven songwriter, entertainer and frontman for nationally touring Southern Drawl Band, Mike has been professionally touring throughout the world for decades. Mike has shared the
big stage with world-famous artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jimmy Buffett, Charlie Daniels, Eddie Money, David Allen Coe, and many others. His unique brand of “rockin' country with a
twist of lime and splash of saltwater distilled in the backwoods of Tennessee” keeps audiences coming back time after time for his lighthearted fun inducing performances.
Helping his fans “forget about life for a while” and enjoy his tales from the tropics with an umbrella drink or two. Mike Nash is a unique songwriter and entertainer who prides himself
on a wide variety of songs and styles to entertain even the most critical and a live performance charisma that cannot be missed and won’t soon be forgotten.
To learn more about Mike Nash go to: https://nashmike.com/
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Abby Litman & Hannah Connolly
Sat., March 16, 2024
Doors open at 1pm
Music from 2-5pm
$20 cash donation at the door
Singer-songwriter Abby Litman is a rising star in the folk genre whose songs marry the lyrical traditions of American roots music with innovative acoustic arrangements and modern concepts.
“Acoustically vibrant, lyrically poetic, and calling to mind Joni Mitchell, Abby Litman is a name you will want to keep on your radar.” - Folk Radio
“Hannah Connolly is a breath of fresh air for the Folk/Country scene showing off her graceful vocals and uplifting music, acting as a resurgence for classic country twang and great storytelling.”
- American Songwriter
The Rough & Tumble
Sat., April 6, 2024
Doors open at 1pm
Music from 2-5pm
$20 cash donation at the door
The Rough & Tumble, a dynamic duo comprised of Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler, have been captivating audiences with their unique blend of dumpster-folk and thrift store-Americana for over a decade. The Pennsylvania-born Graham and Central California's Tyler have a knack for weaving together elements of joy, sorrow, comedy, and drama in their music, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats.
Casa Con Tiki is delighted to present
The Rough & Tumble aren’t casual road dogs, but they aren’t letting on, either. From their upbeat, commanding stage presence and sharp banter, to their earworm-inducing melodies and heartstring lyrics, this thriftstore Folk-Americana duo refuses to bring the haggard road-worn stereotype to their audience-- even though they’ve earned it. In fact, The Rough & Tumble have been elbowing out of most stereotypes.
Performing Folk, Blues, Pop, Americana, and Original Songs to Invoke and Celebrate the Human Spirit
The InVocations
Marilyn Meyer & Bob Schetter
Sat., April 20, 2024
Doors open at 1pm
Music from 2-5pm
$20 cash donation at the door
The InVocations, a Central Coast based duo is comprised of the talents of Marilyn Meyer and Bob Schetter. Meeting at Penny Nichol’s songwriting camp, Summersongs, in 2016, they have steadily become known in the songwriting communities of the Central Coast. Their writing and vocal style is Americana with elements of Celtic folk, Blues, and 60’s Folk revival. Marilyn is known for her amazing voice and range, while Bob keeps the beat with his skillful Appalachian inspired guitar playing. Together, their harmonies have been praised by Stan DeWitt, Michael McNevin, Severin Brown, Late for the Train, and Jaynee Thorne. They have played for Steve Key and his talent showcases, Fiddler’s Crossing, and Island Brewing in Carpinteria.
Marilyn began writing and performing in high school , and is a graduate and former professor of Theatre Arts at Cal State University, Fullerton.
Bob has had a lengthy career as both a side man and front personality in New York, Michigan, and California. He was rhythm guitarist for George Bedard and the Bonnevilles, and front man for Little Red and the Big Blues Band. His work with country and rockabilly continued with Drivin’ Sideways. He played acoustic blues in the 70’s at the Ark coffeehouse. More recently he has won guitar and vocal awards at the Topanga Banjo and Fiddle contest every year for the last 6 years. Bob also plays in the fun duo The WineTones with Mark Alciati.
Their original music and covers demonstrate a wide range of moods and styles, from tender ballads to kickass rockabilly, country to jazz, and always returning to beloved folk artists.
Joe Rathburn
Sat., June 22nd, 2024
Doors open at 1:00pm
Music from 2 to 5
$20 cash donation at the door
Casa Con Tiki House Concerts
Presents
Joe Rathburn
Joe's musical influences are manifold, running from Simon and Garfunkel to Bob Marley, The Beatles to Van Morrison, James Taylor to Jimmy Buffett. He'll be performing mostly original songs with a few choice covers thrown in. If you had to put a name to the type of music Joe plays, you'd have to just say - "Good".
Casa Con Tiki House Concerts proudly presents award-winning Texas songwriter and Trop Rock artist
Kelly McGuire
Sun., July 28, 2024
Doors open at 1pm
Music from 2-5pm
$20 cash donation at the door
2889 W. 5th St., Ste 111 Oxnard, CA 93030
Kelly made a living at music for 15 years before starting to write songs. Now 5 CDs later with songwriting awards, an Album of the Year award from the Texas Music Awards as well as nominations for Entertainer of the Year & Producer of the Year- he is living a dream!
His first CD REDFISH ISLAND in 2000, has sold over 12,000 units to date. Then the Award-winning BOAT IN BELIZE with guest artists from Buffett's Coral Reefer Band! His Latest CD "King Of The Island" released in Jan 2011 shows a wide range of styles and promises to be one of his best yet.
Casa Con Tiki House Concerts proudly presents
singer-songwriter / not-your-typical-ukulele / loop-artist / mouth-trumpet player
Victoria Vox
Sat., Sept. 14, 2024
Doors open at 1pm
Music from 2-5pm
$20 cash donation at the door
An award-winning, ukulele-toting, performing songwriter, Victoria Vox started out singing in coffeeshops, backyards, and thrift-stores from Seattle to Baltimore. Since the release of her first ukulele album in 2006 (Victoria Vox and her Jumping Flea), Vox has been one of the leading songwriters on the ukulele scene and three-time cover girl for Ukulele Magazine (USA) and UKE Mag (U.K.). She has shared the bill with ukulele greats such as Jake Shimabukuro and the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, as well as songwriters Jackson Browne and Jane Wiedlin. Over the years, she continued to evolve and reinvent her sound while incorporating the ukulele. She now performs mostly as a one-woman-band, using a loop pedal and bass effect on her Low G ukulele.
Phoenix Mendoza is a teller of tales, singer of songs, and painter of pictures. Phoenix exudes the same singer-songwriter/artist vibe that came to define Laurel Canyon in the early 70’s.
Josh Leo is one of those rare talents who’s as at home behind the console as he is in front of the mic, as comfortable writing and analyzing chord structures as he is picking hit songs for other artists, and as at ease walking among major music executives and huge stars as he is throwing back a few beers after a session playing guitar with a brand-new artist.
Back by popular demand
Casa Con Tiki House Concerts
proudly presents
Phoenix Mendoza
& Josh Leo
Sat., Sept. 28, 2024
Doors open at 1pm
Music from 2-5pm
$20 cash donation at the door
These two Nashville Cats will knock your socks off!
Casa Con Tiki House Concerts proudly presents
"The Landlocked Sailor"
Bryton Stoll
Sat., March 29, 2025
Doors open at 1pm
Music from 2-5pm
$20 cash donation at the door
The Landlocked Sailor
Some of my favorite memories are of sitting around a campfire on a beach in Kansas while my dad played the guitar and sang. The moonlight, the stars, and the fire all danced together on the water, while the rest of us danced on the sand.
There was some country, a little classic rock, and a whole lot of Jimmy Buffett. Years later, when I picked up my own guitar, I could feel all those influences come through me in the music I played and the stories I told.
Whether it’s a song about life, love, or the lack of, I want to take listeners to their own place where worries fade and solutions become more clear. I may not be able to make problems disappear, but as the Landlocked Sailor I do know how to find a beach, even in the middle of Kansas!
No matter where the road leads, I'll always have sand in my boots...
Southern Rockin' Country with a twist of lime, a splash of salt water, and distilled in the backwoods of Tennessee...yep, that about sums it up!
Mike has spent well over a decade on the road-touring the US, Caribbean,
Mexico and Central America-and building a grass roots fanbase for his original music. With story teller songs about life and love, lyrical tales from the unique people he's met along the way, and of course plenty of summertime "drinkin' at the lake tunes" with an island-inspired twist, there's something in a Mike Nash show for everyone to relate to.
Mike's music has been used in television programs on stations such as GAC and CMT and he is one of the featured performers in the 2016 Mailboat Records release of "Parrotheads the Documentary". He also appears for a musical cameo in the Hollywood feature film "Chasing The Sun" -both available on Amazon Prime.
Southern Rockin' Country with a splash of saltwater distilled in the backwoods of TN
Back by popular demand
Casa Con Tiki House Concerts
proudly presents
Mike Nash
Sat., April. 12, 2025
Doors open at 1pm
Music from 2-5pm
$20 cash donation at the door
Casa Con Tiki House Concerts proudly presents
Bill Wharton
"The Sauce Boss"
Sat., May 17, 2025
Doors open at 1pm
Music from 2-5pm
$25 cash donation at the door
At the end of the show, everyone eats!
Bill Wharton is a powerhouse entertainer, mixing his Bluesy slide guitar and soulful voice into an unforgettable, high energy show. His very own hot sauce spices up a big pot of gumbo while he spices up the show with his own original Blues. It’s a soul-shouting picnic of Rock and Roll brotherhood, with the audience stirring the pot, and at the end of the show, everyone eats.
Sauce Boss brings his signature gumbo show and original Florida swampy blues to the Casa Con Tiki stage.
Jimmy Buffett sings about him in “I Will Play for Gumbo”. Wharton’s anthem, “Let the Big Dog Eat” was included on Buffett’s “Late Night Menu at the Margaritaville Cafe” album. Albert Castiglia released his cover of the tune, and it hit #1 on blues charts. Let the Big Dog Eat has also appeared in the movies “Something Wild” (Jonathon Demme), and the Rock Doc, “Jimmy Carter Rock and Roll President.” This tune and sixteen other works in the documentary earned Wharton “‘Best Original Score” from the Los Angeles Film Awards.
Casa Con Tiki House Concerts proudly presents
Chris Baron
Funky Folk with a twist of Rock
Sat., June 7, 2025
Doors open at 1pm
Music from 2-5pm
$20 cash donation at the door
Chris Baron is a model singer-songwriter. It is a gritty, funky folk that gives life to recent stories. Forward-driven acoustic guitar. A cellist called Starchild ( aka Debbie Stewart) is sometimes seen in a snakeskin cloak. Live audiences have connected, and you can too. Versatility and adaptability, Solo or with an ensemble. A unique performance every time. The dynamic arrangements lend themselves to secretive lineups. Strings featuring orchestral sections are the current direction, and special dates get effects pedals. Recent awards have been won as a solo performer. At its core, it is pure energy, a tribute to ongoing influences. Chris Baron Music insists upon itself but does not dwell, and you are invited along.
Chris toured independently throughout 2024, promoting the latest album, Anonymous #10, Starchild, filling out the sound nightly with her trusty acoustic cello. They are based out of the Pacific Northwest with a touring focus west of the Rockies plus Texas. All within his own established network, playing live music for People.
He won the songwriting competition at the Tucson Folk Festival in 2022, Solo against several full bands, and was featured at Folk Alliance International the following year. From those larger stages to living room couches, the music matured and focused. Story after story is added, perspective lengthens, and attitude focuses.
Chris Baron likes camping and reading, cheers on sports teams, attends dinners, and lives every moment with genuine energy.
Casa Con Tiki House Concerts proudly presents
Mark Mulligan
with special guest
Rudy B
Sat., August 30, 2025
Doors open at 1pm
Music from 2-5pm
$25 cash donation at the door
Mark Mulligan deported himself to Mexico 30 years ago, ditching his gold Century 21 Real Estate jacket for flip flops and a guitar. Living south of the border, His songs paint pictures of sunshine, sailboats, and sandy beaches. Mark sings songs about blue skies, sandy beaches, and ....tacos! And his book, "The Three Miracles" (available on Amazon) is a true story of love and faith, all proceeds to charity.
Mark performs throughouth the U.S and Mexico, and has also played in Canada, Belize, the Cayman Islands and Costa Rica.
Casa Con Tiki House Concerts proudly presents
Christopher Dale
The one who started it all here at Casa Con Tiki
Sat., September 13, 2025
Doors open at 1pm
Music from 2-5pm
$20 cash donation at the door
Spawned from San Diego’s premier singer/songwriter venue Java Joe’s with the likes of Jewel and Jason Mraz. Described as McCartney & John Mayer meet Neil Young & Tom Petty at a Jimmy Buffett concert, Christopher Dale mixes his many influences together to form one uniquely engaging artist. The consummate traveling troubadour, he captures your attention with his honesty, heart, and fun-loving energy. Catchy songwriting and a remarkable vocal range coupled with candid storytelling and an unparalleled devotion to entertain the audience makes each C. Dale live performance a memory that sticks to you like Super Glue!