While individual members of The Winehounds have performed everywhere from big-time stages to dive bars, the group is most at home playing music at Santa Barbara County wineries. Newest member Alain Welty (keyboards and acoustic guitar) joins Falstaff Riley singer-songwriter David Starkey (acoustic and electric guitar, bass), Peer Amble (bass, guitar, keyboards, ukulele) and singer Sandy Starkey.

The Winehounds’ set includes a mix of originals and covers with an alt-country and alt-rock flavor. The group brings a lively yet easygoing vibe to any event. Imagine a mellow-ish jam session featuring John Prine, Lucinda Williams, the Old 97s, the Jayhawks and Roseanne Cash, with a surprise appearance by Vampire Weekend and Robert Smith of the Cure, and you’ll have some idea of The Winehounds at work.

Upcoming Gigs:

Sunday, February 1, 2026, 3-5, SAMsARA Wine Co., 6485 Calle Real, Suite E, Goleta, CA 93117.

For Winehounds booking information, contact David Starkey at dmstarkey1@gmail.com.