The Untangled band line up is currently Peter Thomas: rhythm ukulele, harmonica, kanzoo and lead vocals Michele Whizin: ukulele bass, lead and harmony vocals With Phil Allen: electric guitar and backup vocals Brian Jacobs: washboard and percussion. Matt Kannerley: saxophone and harmony vocals Scotty Mickel: clarinet and saxophone Eric Pelletier: fiddle Cam Sobalvarro: lead ukulele and harmony vocals

"The Tale of JB and His Eventful Friday Evening” on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 5:30-7:30pm.

Peter Thomas and the Untangled Band, in collaboration with artist Ket Conway and her Crankie, announce the third performance of “The Tale of JB and His Eventful Friday Evening” on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 5:30-7:30pm. 

 

After the last show one of the attendees wrote: 

“From the opening of the curtain, you had us hooked. There was something about the illustrations of JB - likeable yet enigmatic - which were so original and curious I couldn't wait to see what followed. The story was absurdly simple, in a delightful way, and yet it had a few good twists. And the songs and lyrics had humor and punch. Amazing, really. The Untangled musicians were all superb, and Peter, your wry showmanship drew us into happily singing along and savoring the lyrics. How about cranking out another Crankie ASAP?

 

Ask and ye shall receive! The next show will be on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 5:30-7:30pm. 


For those of you who were not there here is a "trailer' about the show"

 


The Tale of JB and His Eventful Friday Evening

NOTE: As of Feb 2, 2026 the show has sold out. Look back around the end of March for the dates for the next show

On Sunday, February 22, 2026 you are invited to attend a house concert presenting “The Tale of JB and His Eventful Friday Evening,” a musical without the actors. The songs and story were written by Peter Thomas, and will be performed by Peter and the Untangled Band. The event will be something like the British music hall and American vaudeville shows of old. Some of the songs are call and response, others have a sing along chorus, and you, the audience, will be handed lyric sheets and encouraged to sing along. In the place of actors, the show will be accompanied by the showing of a “crankie” created by local artist Ket Conway. There are 20-30 seats (all good seats too!) for the show. So we don’t overbook, and to guarantee yourself a seat you will need to contact Peter at theuntangledband@gmail.com and venmo or paypay a $5 per person reservation fee.














2025 February shows


Friday February 21, 2025 the Untangled Band will be playing at Stockwell Cellars. 1100 Fair Ave. Santa Cruz, CA

Sunday March 23, 2025 The Untangled Band will be playing at Discretion Brewing 2703 41st Ave. Soquel, California.





"The Tale of JB and His Eventful Friday Evening” on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 5:30-7:30pm.

Peter Thomas and the Untangled Band, in collaboration with artist Ket Conway and her Crankie, announce the third performance of “The Tale of...