Al Stewart

Al Stewart, accompanied by The Empty Pockets, recently illuminated the stage of the venerable Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, California, elegantly flanked by esteemed special guests, Peter White and Laurence Juber.

City Winery soaks up troubadour Al Stewart’s “Time Passages,” backed by The Empty Pockets

Al Stewart is a natural storyteller.

Cool As A Cat Al Stewart Still Delivers An Entertaining Show

“Year of the Cat” and “Time Passages” have become such soft rock radio staples over the years that even those who don't know the name Al Stewart will still almost certainly recognize the songs within the first few chords.

A still in wonderful voice Al Stewart returned to a packed Stables, one of the smaller venues on this current tour, this time bringing along a backing band with him Chicago's The Empty Pockets as well as Marc Maccisso who was a supporting saxophone and flute player on several of the songs.

Of course, one 1976 American hit – Year Of The Cat – extended what might have been a respectable but niche 60s/70s folk career into one of considerable crossover and longevity.