WE'RE BACK! The Salt Martians are back to playing together (now including mandolin wizard Mike Mullins!) and are now accepting offers to perform. Please contact us by phone/text at 805.708.9686 or by email.

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MARS ATTACKS, 2025:

Sunday, March 2, 2025, 2 - 4 PM We will be playing at a fund-raiser house concert at the historic Main-Begg Farmhouse, 5001 Hollister Avenue. Come help support Santa Barbara County Historic Landmark #52 and enjoy some home-grown bluegrass music!

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 4:30 - 6:30 PM Vista de las Cruces School fundraiser, Private event.

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:30 - 5:30 PM Kentucky Derby Day, Private event.

Sunday, May 25, 2025, 1:30 - 4:30 PM We return to the beautiful and historic Cold Spring Tavern. Free! Enjoy a tri-tip sandwich and a cold beverage with us while waiting for your stage coach to arrive!

Thursday, June 5, 2025, 5 - 8:30 PM Ojai, Private event.

Sunday, June 15, 2025, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Samarkand, Private event.

Saturday, August 16, 2025, 4:30 - 6:30 PM Goleta Dam Dinner. Free public event.

 

PREVIOUS MARS ATTACKS, 2024:

Saturday, March 16, 2024, 4 - 6 PM Casa De La Guerra. Private event.

Saturday, May 4, 2024, 2:30 - 5:30 PM Kentucky Derby Day, Private event.

Saturday, May 25, 2024, 1:30 - 4:30 PM We will be back to the beautiful and historic Cold Spring Tavern. Free! Have a tri-tip sandwich and a cold beverage with a side of Bluegrass!

Saturday, june 22, 2024, 1:30 - 4:30 PM We return to the beautiful and historic Cold Spring Tavern. Free! Enjoy a tri-tip sandwich and a cold beverage with us while waiting for your stage coach to arrive!

Sunday, September 22, 2024, 2:00 - 5:00 PM Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens, Private event.

Sunday, October 27, 2024, 5 - 7 PM We will be playing at La Lieff Wines tasting room, a "Tranquil and Styliish Oasis," located at 210 Gray Avenue in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone. Free! Enjoy a sampling of wines from their San Luis Obispo vineyards and our "Urbane and Sophisticated" bluegrass music!

Thursday, November 7, 2024, 5:30 - 7 PM We will be playing at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum as part of the First Thursday Art Walk. Come browse the exhibits and enjoy some Museum-Quality Bluegrass Music! Free event, no RSVP required.

Saturday, November 9, 2024, 6 - 8 PM We will return to La Lieff Wines tasting room, a "Tranquil and Styliish Oasis," located at 210 Gray Avenue in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone. Free! Enjoy a sampling of wines from their San Luis Obispo vineyards and our "Hi-Tone" bluegrass music!

Friday, November 29, 2024, 3:00 - 4:00 PM Heritage House, Private event.

 

PREVIOUS MARS ATTACKS, 2023:

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 12 - 1 PM We've been asked to return to the World Music Series at the Music Bowl at UCSB. The series is co-presented by the UCSB MultiCultural Center and the Ethnomusicology Program in the Department of Music. You can't get more multicultural than Martian Bluegrass! Free!

Sunday, March 12, 2023, 1:30 - 4:30 PM We will filling in for local legends Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan at the beautiful and historic Cold Spring Tavern. Free! Have a tri-tip sandwich and a cold beverage with a side of Bluegrass with motorcycle sounds!

Saturday, April 8, 2023, 1:30 - 4:30 PM We will be back to the beautiful and historic Cold Spring Tavern. Free! Have a tri-tip sandwich and a cold beverage with a side of Bluegrass!

Saturday, April 22, 2023, 2 - 4 PM Private event.

Sunday, April 30, 2023, 1:30 - 3:30 PM We'll be playing at the Heritage Goods & Supply at 5100 Carpinteria Avenue, in Carpinteria. Free!

Saturday, May 6, 2023, 2 - 5 PM Private event.

Saturday, June 17, 2023, 5 - 7 PM Private event.

Saturday, June 24, 2023, 1:30 - 4:30 PM We will be back playing at the beautiful and historic Cold Spring Tavern. Free! Join us for a tri-tip sandwich and a cold beverage!

Tuesday, July 4, 2023, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM We'll be playing once more at the beautiful Roblar Winery, 3010 Roblar Avenue in Santa Ynez, for an Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration and BBQ!

Saturday, July 22, 2023, 1:30 - 4:30 PM We will once again be playing at the beautiful and historic Cold Spring Tavern. Join us for tri-tip sandwiches and cold beverages! Free!

Saturday, August 19, 2023, 5 - 7 PM We'll be returning to perform for the Dam Dinner at Lake Los Carneros in Goleta. Tables will be set up the entire length of the dam, courtesy of the City of Goleta! Bring a picnic dinner and join us for this great community event! Free!

Sunday, September 10, 2023, 11 AM - 1 PM Private event at Arroyo Hondo Preserve.

Saturday, October 7, 2023, 5:30 - 7 PM Elizabeth Poett book signing at the SB Presidio.

Saturday, October 14, 2023, 5 - 6 PM Leah and Shawn Wedding. Private event.

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 1:30 - 4:30 PM We will once again be playing at the beautiful and historic Cold Spring Tavern, followed by our friends from the Excellent Tradesmen in the bar from 5 - 8 PM. Join us for tri-tip sandwiches and cold beverages! Free!

Saturday, November 11, 2023, 10 AM - 12:30 PM Rancho del Cielo. Private event.