There’s $20,000 pinned to the ceiling of the Maverick Saloon, and no one can spend a penny of it.
It’s just one of many myths and legends the historic saloon in Santa Ynez Valley has amassed since it opened in 1963. The thing is, most of them are true. It’s been home to epic fights, salacious entertainment, cowboys riding in on horses, the filming of beer commercials, and even a performance by a young Taylor Swift.
Even without the musical superstars, Maverick Saloon would still be one of the most respected and sought-after small musical venues in rural California, the Central Coast’s answer to Pappy and Harriet’s…