Anthony Arya in Santa Cruz

Indie folk rock artist plays a special acoustic show at Santa Cruz's elevated cocktail lounge Alley Oop. Anthony Arya is an indie folk rock artist from San Francisco, California. Inspired by the folk rock singer-songwriter guitarists from the Laurel Canyon era but infused with an indie pop sound, his upcoming album scheduled for Spring 2027 introduces a sound that he has been crafting for a few years. The songs blend a mix of personal memories and nostalgia with melodies that mirror the emotional tension. In addition to relationships, many of the songs reflect the ups and downs of city life in San Francisco. He describes his live shows like twilight on a warm summer evening - sets a vibe yet there’s excitement about what is coming next. Before graduating high school Anthony emerged into the national spotlight with appearances on NBC’s The Voice and as a Presidential Scholar in the Arts for songwriting. Now in his early twenties, he has released four acclaimed albums and become one of Northern California's most active touring artists. Anthony’s latest songs, which b