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In a musical age where the beats are getting heavier, the production thicker, and the live performances more theatrical, Dustin Jake likes to keep things simple: Just him, an acoustic guitar, and a great song. With his smooth, soulful voice and groovy, undressed sound, Dustin is the epitome of effortlessness. A true acoustic artist. Ironically, though, it’s been his penchant for simplicity that has brought so much depth to his songwriting.

Dustin’s main satisfaction still comes from his ability to put a story onto a set of chords. He’s spent countless days and many late nights pouring over the subtleties of his ever-expanding song collection. Now, with a slew of new grooves – like early fan-favorite “Manhattan Beach Boulevard” – itching to break out of the songbooks, he’s ready to shed some new layers and tell some new tales. And he only needs a guitar to do it. It’s really that simple.

Vocal Impressionist/Tribute Artist Greg Bechtel along with Guitarist Mike
McDonald Present “The Troubadour Road”, a Musical Tribute to the Great
Singer-Songwriters of the 1970’s.

Perhaps no decade has given the world more great songs than the 1970s – and
never before or since have so many great songwriters become major performing
artists – performing the songs they crafted. This special period is often referred to
as the height of the SINGER-SONGWRITER – and “The Troubadour Road”
pays tribute to the biggest names of this period in this intimate performance.

Greg and Mike take you on a nostalgia trip back to that extraordinary period in
music history that many consider the Golden Age of the Singer-Songwriter. Much
more than a tribute band, Greg’s skillful singing impressions along with Mike’s
talents on acoustic guitar recreate the vocal stylings of over 20 legendary artists
in one show. Relive the memories as they share the unique stories behind the
hits. Plus, with Greg’s vocal repertoire of over 200 voices, don’t be surprised if
some celebrities show up to intro these talented troubadours.

Greg and Mike salute the genius of James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Neil Young,
Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce, Neil Diamond, The Eagles, David Gates and
Many More- all phenomenal tunesmiths and equally amazing performers – artists
who captivated the world with their poignant lyrics and unforgettable melodies.

A partial listing of featured songs includes “Fire and Rain”, “Wild World”,
“Carefree Highway”, “Don’t Mess Around With Jim”, “Heart of Gold”,
“Solitary Man”, “Make It With You”, and “Tequila Sunrise”.