Mason Jennings at the Promenade in Santa Monica, Saturday 7/15, noon

Free, first two hours parking free on 2nd and on 4th. Link

Click here for sample music clips (Amazon).

Although the performance is outside on the Promenade, it's a Tower Records promo, so don't expect a long show. It will be an acoustic set, and he'll talk with fans and sign autographs after. The day before this appearance, he'll be at the Avalon on Vine with his full band, for $28.70 including the Ticketmaster fee.

NPR:

Singer/songwriter Mason Jennings is a storyteller first and foremost, but he also combines folk, blues and rock with subtle, effortless grace. Alternately backed by a band and accompanied only by his own guitar, Jennings' acoustic pop songs are honest, intimate and inviting.

He was showcased on the World Cafe radio show. Listen here.