Bryan John Appleby, Micah Clay

There’s a grandeur to the music Seattle’s Bryan John Appleby crafts. The singer-songwriter overlays his folky tunes with a cinematic layer of baroque pop to create lush and vibrant soundscapes. His latest album, Underwater Easy Breathing, lives up to its title, conjuring a feeling a floating dreamily in the mildly psychedelic currents, while past standout records like The Narrow Valley evoke the sunny orchestral splendor of early Disney cartoon soundtracks (with notably less cheery lyricism). In a city that’s turned out more than its fair share of great songwriters, Appleby has found a gorgeous niche all to himself. His solo set at Lucky You might not quite reach the same orchestral majesty as his albums, but his beautiful songwriting translates even with the layers stripped away.

Bryan John Appleby • Sat, March 25 at 8 pm • $12-$15 • 21+ • Lucky You Lounge • 1801 W. Sunset Blvd. • luckyyoulounge.com