Tunesmith night features eclectic selection

Published 1:22 pm Monday, October 28, 2019

The Wallowa Valley Music Alliance presents another edition of Tunesmith Night, a monthly showcase of original music. The Saturday, November 9 show features songwriters Travis Ward, David Henry and Larry Haney. Venue is Sugar Time Bakery, located in the Burnaugh Building on North River Street and will provide the perfect atmosphere for our listening audience.

Boise’s Travis Ward is a bare knuckled folk singer, a broke down blues man, a DIY archivalist, producer, he’s created film soundtracks and live theater work, has a good jump shot, finds peace in fly fishing, but most importantly, Travis is a family man. Travis has toured the US, UK, and Europe. He’s played countless dive bars, festivals, and theaters from near and far. He’s been busted, disgusted and mistrusted, yet he continues to make meaning of the world through his favorite medium, the well-crafted timeless folk song.

David Henry is a songwriter living in Boise, ID. Born in Mississippi and traveling from a young age. David’s songwriting comes from a depth of experience and a true sense of the fact that life can be comically unfair. Traveling the United States David has played solo and as David Henry Trio. He is also known to sit in and play with the likes of Andrew Shepard, Jonathan Warren and The Billy Goats, Jeff Crosby, The Weary Times, and The Panhandles. He has opened for Amigo The Devil, California Honey Drops, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Fruition, Shook Twins, Mussy Braun, Left Over Salmon and many more.

Larry Haney has written songs for 25 years, in a folk style that is unique with a Native Americana presence. His music has captivated audiences around the Northwest region. Larry has opened for Dan Seals, The Byrds, and shared the stage with Susan Rea. Larry’s family music strings go back three generations. While growing up in Eastern Oregon, this part of the country has been one of his most inspirational areas for writing about Mother earth, love and life as it happens around him.

Tunesmith Night is presented in a round-robin format, with each musician playing a song, then the next taking a turn, creating an interesting and varied performance. Admission is $10 at the door or by season pass. Doors open at 6pm (SEATING IS LIMITED), music at 7pm, all ages welcome. Sugar Time will have the kitchen open for soups and sandwiches, and adult beverages, in addition to their usual yummy sweet treats.