Growing up in the Pacific Northwest in a sheltered, religion-based atmosphere, Allen Stone somehow ended up sounding like Stevie Wonder. His gospel-oriented young days certainly informed his music, which is very much of a soulful nature. Unlike many of today’s neo-soul acts, Stone prefers “real” instruments over sampled and synthesized facsimiles. Live performance is where the difference between the former and latter becomes most apparent. Stone has five studio albums to his credit, and a pair of EPs. 2024’s Mystery EP and a 2025 single—a cover of Christopher Cross’ 1980 hit “Ride Like the Wind”—are his latest solo releases.
Sun, Aug 23, 7:30pm, $54-$470
Mountain Winery, Saratoga
