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Wednesday, January 13, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon David Jacobs-Strain to play HarmonyHouse will host David Jacobs-Strain on Saturday, January 16. Doors open at 7 p.m., music starts at 8 p.m. David Jacobs-Strain is a fierce slide guitar player who channels the musical spirit of the Mississippi Delta, and hand-hewn stories of his home in Oregon. At 10 years old he was busking on the streets of Eugene and Seattle; by 19 he was playing at the Newport Folk Festival and opening for Etta James, and at 21 he dropped out of Stanford to play music full-time. “As I go further into music, the path seems to change,” he said. “When I first started playing I wanted to capture the feeling of the Delta blues. Now I want to tell stories; the sound and rhythm of the slide guitar are a vehicle for the characters in my head.” In “Hurricane Railroad,” Jacobs-Strain sets a scene on the fringes of Oregon: “There’s a tar-paper shack at the edge of the clear-cut/ blackberry vines for a front yard/ living out on power line road/ drinking rainforest water out of mason jars.” The mood is rugged but playful, the 12-string-gui- tar groove sits somewhere between Leo Kotke and Little Feat, and the blues is a way of feeling, as much as a scale or a style. O n J a c o b s - S t r a i n ’s upcoming release, “Live with Bob Beach,” the songs have become more personal and intimate. “The best songs seem to arrive as little discoveries — the less intention I have for Circle of Friends seeks mentors photo by ray kEnnEdy david Jacobs-Strain returns to Sisters for an acoustic performance. them the better,” he said. “If I already know what I want to say, what’s the point?” Although “Strong Believer” and “Thank You Nice Lady” deliver signature slide guitar and harmonica jams, the heart the of album is “Already Gone,” where Jacobs-Strain wrestles with the death of his long-time girlfriend: “People ask me if you suf- fered/ I tell them one thing or another/ Don’t they know I can’t protect them/ It’s only fear that misdirects them.” “The song came as a com- plete thought — the sound of the words came before the meaning. It was everything I had struggled to say for a year that I couldn’t put into words.” “Live with Bob Beach” will be out within a few months; you can pick up The best songs seem to arrive as little discoveries — the less intention I have for them the better. — david Jacobs-Strain a pre-release copy at the HarmonyHouse concert on January 16. HarmonyHouse is located at 17505 Kent Rd. (off Cloverdale Road). Suggested donation $20. Call 541-548- 2209 for information and directions. Sisters’ youth mentorship program Circle of Friends is seeking volunteers to mentor Sisters youth. Circle of Friends uplifts young folks in need of a hand by providing mentors with a long-term commitment to provide positive experi- ences for youth in the Sisters community. Mentors meet with their child on a weekly basis, spending quality time and creating a bond to sup- port the child moving toward success. “We have a great group of people,” said Beth Hanson, program director for Circle of Friends. “We’re just look- ing for great adults to meet with a child on a regular basis.” Hanson noted that some prospective volunteers have a misconception that they are being asked to commit to 12 years of service. That is not the case. Once involved in the program, Sisters kids can participate as long as they live in the Sisters School District, through 12th grade. But they may have sev- eral mentors through that period. “We ask that (mentors) volunteer a year at a time,” Hanson said. Hanson also noted that some mentors are obliged to travel to meet with their friend. The organi- zation does not want that to be a stumbling block and will work with a men- tor to make that travel viable. The push for additional mentors coincides with the 15th annual National Mentoring Month. Hanson notes that “mentoring is linked to improved aca- demic, social and economic prospects for your people, and that ultimately strength- ens our community. “Research has shown that when matched through a quality mentoring pro- gram, mentors can play a powerful role in provid- ing young people with the tools to make responsible decisions, stay focused and engaged in school, and reduce or avoid risky behav- ior like skipping school, drug use and other negative activities.” For more information on Circle of Friends and men- torship opportunities, con- tact Hanson at 541-588-6445 or 541-639-2761; or visit www.acircleoffriendsoregon. com. Gather ’Round The Campfire… …at Sisters Art Works 204 W. Adams Ave. (Corner of Ash & Adams) Friday, January 22 • 4 to 7 p.m. (During the 4th Friday Art Stroll) FINE FURNITURE By Commission Dining Tables, Desks, Beds, Chests, Etc. Adam Bronstein, Craftsman 541-410-1309 SpringCreekWoodworking.com WE’RE NOT JUST TIRES! We do... Alignments, Brakes, Shocks, Struts, CV Joints, U Joints, Axle Shafts, Drivelines, & Tire Siping ...not only cars, but trailers, too! DAVIS TIRE The hand-forged fi repit was created by Jeff Wester. All are invited to join us for Moonstruck Mexican Hot Chocolate, a cup of hot chili,meet the artist, listen to music and enjoy the warmth of the fi re with friends. 541-549-1026 Serving Sisters Since 1962 188 W. Sisters Park Dr. In Sisters Industrial Park across from SnoCap Mini Storage Fires are roaring at Ponderosa Forge Come In… Relax…Enjoy! Tim Westcott Ronnica Westcott Jenny Duey Mary Morgan 541-588-6611 220 W. Cascade Ave. Come in, Relax, Enjoy! 7 Stop by the showroom to see what’s cooking! Artist Reception for Kim Kimerling’s Show One-of-a-kind custom ironwork rk k e ers hand-forged right here in Sisters 541-549-9280 | 207 W. Sisters Park Dr. | PonderosaForge.com | CCB# 87640 “Exploring Mixed Media Collage” on display in the Sisters Art Works Gallery through March 20.
