Molly Miller Trio

Everything in Molly Miller’s career has come organically.The Los Angeles guitarist and songwriter has followed the path in front of her with a sense of curiosity and openness, proving that if you’re meant to do something, you’ll do it. From creating the Molly Miller Trio in 2016 to playing and touring with artists like Jason Mraz to teaching guitar at the University of Southern California, Miller brings a passion for music and a sophisticated, raw style to everything she does. Miller’s trio on this concert date features bassist Andre de Santanna and drummer Tamir Barzilay.

“The best things in life happen naturally, which has been true for me,” Miller says. “I’ve been able to have a diversified career that has served me very well and I think it all informs each other. Not only does it keep me busy, it keeps me challenged. I’m fortunate that everything I do brings me joy and the goal is to grow from it as well.”

Miller’s latest endeavor is The Ballad of Hotspur, Molly Miller Trio’s third album and follow-up to 2021’s St. George. The album, a collection of instrumental Americana jazz songs tinged with folk and surf rock vibes, harkens back to 2020 when musicians were forced off the road by the pandemic. Miller realized she could take advantage of the moment to write new music. “These songs came to life when the three of us played them together,” Molly says. “There’s something that’s really specific about the three of us. There’s a shared vision of what the music should be. We come from an eclectic mix of backgrounds, but it all melds together.”

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(Ticket Includes 5% City of Santa Cruz Admission Tax)