SLO CAL Sessions: A Soulful Chat with Michael Venia of Carbon City Lights

**WIN THE PASO PERFECT NYE ESCAPE FROM UP+ADAM HERE**In this episode of Up+Adam, we welcome Michael Venia, lead singer of the indie rock band Carbon City Lights. Michael shares stories about his journey from being a contestant on Season 21 of NBC’s The Voice to becoming a local music icon on the Central Coast. Known for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, Michael offers insights into the band’s unique blend of folk, rock, and pop, as well as the dynamic energy that defines their live performances.We also dive into the exciting details of Carbon City Lights’ upcoming New Year’s Eve show at The Siren in Morro Bay. They’ll be opening for Moonshiner Collective at the “Sailors & Sirens” themed celebration, an event that pays homage to Morro Bay’s maritime heritage. This festive night promises live music, dancing, light appetizers, and a champagne toast at midnight to welcome 2025. Guests are encouraged to embrace the theme by dressing as sailors or sirens for a truly memorable evening.Get tickets for The Siren’s New Year’s Eve Celebration: thesirenmorrobay.comLearn more about Carbon City Lights: carboncitylights.comFollow Carbon City Lights on Instagram: @carboncitylights******Up+Adam New Year’s Eve Giveaway: Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with the ultimate Paso Robles experience! The giveaway includes tickets to the Serial Wines’ Sip, Sparkle, and Sway: New Year’s Eve Salsa Dance Party – which is completely sold out, making this giveaway your only way in – a decadent dinner and an NYE overnight stay at the newly renovated Paso Robles Inn, a wine tasting on New Year’s Day at Austin Hope’s new downtown hotspot Hope on Park, and a delicious New Year’s lunch at Jeffry’s Wine Country BBQ. Don’t miss your chance to ring in 2025 with an unforgettable night of sipping, dancing, and celebrating! ********Trolly is our Pet of the Week from Woods Humane Society!*********ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!********For more behind-the-scenes moments and additional content, follow Adam on Instagram at @adamontheair HERE.*********Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!Window Coverings By DesignBarometer CoffeeWe Help You LegalGeneral Store Paso RoblesDaou VineyardsWoodsHumaneSocietyTin City DistilleryOriginal Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner CollectiveMoonshiner on Spotify HEREFollow Adam on InstagramPlease Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com