The Songwriters Circle
Sat, May 23
|The Inn at Mattei's Tavern
An intimate evening of music and storytelling beneath the stars. Hosted by The Inn at Mattei's Tavern
Time & Location
May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, 2350 Railway Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441, USA
About the event
Gather for a memorable evening with Nashville hitmakers Marv Green, Pryor Baird, and Tim Nichols. In this intimate acoustic performance, the writers behind some of country music’s most popular songs share the stories that shaped them, bringing classics like Amazed, Live Like You Were Dying, and Heads Carolina, Tails California to life in a personal setting. Between sips and shared tables, guests will experience the raw vocals, stripped-down arrangements, and heartfelt storytelling that reveal the true craft behind the hits.
Saturday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM
Hosted on the Hartley House porch
$85 for General Admission | Standing access
$150 for VIP | Reserved seating with an exclusive meet-and-greet
Cash bar available
To inquire, please call 805.695.4784 or email mat.itinerarydesigner@auberge.com.
For tickets: https://auberge.com/matteis-tavern/experiences#!/event/019cc053-7997-770c-9229-d57168cf8510/tickets/2026-05-23
Tim Nichols is a Grammy-winning songwriter and member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame whose catalog includes more than two dozen chart-topping hits. Among his most celebrated works is Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying,” along with beloved country classics like “Heads Carolina, Tails California” and “The Man I Want To Be.” His songs have helped launch major artists and continue to shape the sound of modern country music.
Marv Green is a Grammy-nominated songwriter whose work has been recorded by some of the biggest names in music, including George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, and Eric Church. He earned his first No. 1 hit with George Strait’s “True,” followed by the record-breaking smash “Amazed,” which spent eight weeks atop the Billboard charts and earned ACM Song of the Year honors. With a catalog of chart-topping songs that have defined modern country music, Green remains one of Nashville’s most celebrated storytellers.
Pryor Baird is a soulful singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose sound blends country roots with rock influence. A native of Orcutt, California, he gained national recognition on Season 14 of The Voice, earning a four-chair turn and finishing in the Top 6 on Team Blake. Now signed to Black River Entertainment, Baird continues to build momentum as a rising country artist with new music, national touring, and a recent debut at the Grand Ole Opry.