Sarah Jane Scouten, a homegrown roots and old-time country songwriter now living out East is returning to Bowen Island. This time, for her performance she’s paired up with the multi-talented Jack Dwyer from Portland, Oregon, forming a new cross-border duo. They will be playing their original music and a collection old time and bluegrass songs at Julie Vik’s house on Friday December 12.
Scouten says house concerts are the best things the happen to folk music in a long time.
“Basically we give a concert in a willing host’s living room, usually two sets with a break in the middle. I believe this is where our music belongs and is at its most authentic. It’s so much fun. We all get to know one another. Usually there’s some kind of potluck involved. It’s 100% acoustic. I have done two-week tours entirely comprised of house concerts and have practically forgotten how to sing into a microphone by the end. It’s lovely. You should come!”
Sarah Jane Scouten and Jack Dwyer will be performing at 1567 Tunstall Blvd. Friday December 12th. Doors and Potluck at 7pm. Show at 8pm. Donations welcomed. All ages as always! Call Julie at 947- 2345 for details. Reserved seating on request.
