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2 Thursday, January 7, 2021 GO! magazine — A&E in Northeast Oregon Tunesmith Night streamed live Saturday ■ Wallowa County singer-songwriter showcase presented in round-robin format ENTERPRISE — The Wallowa Valley Music Alliance’s Tune- smith Night kicks off 2021 with a livestream Saturday, Jan. 9, featur- ing songwriters Meredith Brann, Travis Ward and Bart Budwig. View the livestream event begin- ning at 7 p.m. at www.wvmusical- liance.org/tunesmith-night. Now in its 15th season, Tune- smith Night has partnered with the historic OK Theatre in down- town Enterprise to continue the monthly showcases of original music pandemic-style. The unique appeal of present- ing three songwriters sharing their original work in an intimate a round-robin format will remain core to the program, as the musi- cians will be performing live, safely distanced, on the beautiful stage of the old OK. The show will be streamed live to YouTube and the Music Alliance. Since there will be no in-person audience permitted at this time, viewers will be encouraged to show their support for the program via online donations. The fi rst livestreamed Tune- smith Night featured Toney Rocks, An American Forrest and Margo Cilker — enjoy the performance at any time at www.wvmusicalliance. org/tunesmith-night-oct10 or on the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance YouTube channel. WATCH Watch Tunesmith Night wheneyou like at www.wvmusicalliance.org/ tunesmith-night. The October virtual performance features Toney Rocks, An American Forrest and Margo Cilker. Toney Rocks “Toney Rocks’ voice is cool and sweet, rocking and lyrical.” — Kathy Forste, music director of KC Cafe Radio An American Forrest “An American Forrest is the words and music of Forrest Van Tuyl. The sensation of his songs hang around like smoke long after the night is gone.” — Sean Jewell, American Standard Time Margo Cilker Bart Budwig “Sometimes when Bart sings, I forget what we’re talking about. I’m sure he knows though. I trust him. He sounds like John Prine, plays like Hoyt Axton.... Songs spring from the dreams of his noon day naps, and punch the keys of his typewriter. When words won’t take, he calls ’em in with a bugle of his trumpet, or a strum of soothing guitar. — American Standard Time through songwriting and gigs when she can fi nd them. Travis Ward Travis Ward is a bare-knuckled folk singer, blues man, DIY archivalist, producer, basketball player, fl y fi sher and family man. He lives in Boise, Idaho. Ward has played countless dive bars, festivals and theaters from near and far, created fi lm, soundtrack and live theater work. 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. “Voice inviting and grainy, Margo Cilker sings about love in acute compositions feeding off hard work, understanding and obscure locales.” —Austin Chronicle Providing quality and compassion to all his patients. Dr Sanders specializes in all aspects of the foot and ankle. Anything from foot & ankle pain to diabetic foot care & limb salvage, injuries, surgery, skin or toe nail conditions, he covers it all! Meredith Brann Meredith Brann grew up playing music with her family in Enterprise. She released her fi rst album when she was 17, at the OK Theatre, and found her passion for writing through that experience. Brann lives in Moscow Idaho, and is continuing her music career on the cover From left: Bart Budwig, Meredith Brann and Travis Ward. WEEKEND OUTLOOK It’s 2830 10th St Baker City, Oregon OK to donate Since an in-person audience is not permitted at this time, viewers are encouraged to show their support for the program via online donations. Brian Sanders, DPM Accepting most insurances Baker City office hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5am Clinic hours: Tuesday 8am-5pm Thursday 8am-12pm Clinic offices in Ontario (every other monday) John Day (every other monday) La Grande (every Wednesday) 541-524-0122 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY High 36 Low 27 High 37 Low 26 High 36 Low 29 A.M. snow, 1-3” Partly sunny Snow showers
