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14 JULY 2027, 2022 SOUND CHECK WHAT’S PLAYING AROUND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST The duo Sage & Stone plays Side A-lley By John Vollinger Go! Magazine LA GRANDE — Local act Sage & Stone is set to play the next Side A-lley concert on Friday July 23, at Side A Brewing, 1219 Washington Ave. The music starts at 7:30 p.m. Sage & Stone is Corie Sorenson on vocals and fl ute, and Steve Mclaughlin on guitar. They play some covers of acoustic classic rock and country music, but large- ly write and perform original music The band describes their sound as a “mixture of folk rock, country and classic rock. Some might say there are hints of reggae and jazz in our originals as well.” In further describing their sound, they say their music “fl ows through the wind to bring everyone good time” Providing the leading vocals, Sorenson is a gigantic aid SIDE A-LLEY CONCERT SERIES Who: Sage & Stone When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 23 Where: Side A Brewing, 1219 Washington Ave. Info: sideabeer.com to this sensation — throughout all of Sage & Stone’s songs, her voice smoothly fl ows over the music, eff ortless as the wind. Pro- viding a grounding vocal accompaniment, as well as the warm acoustic guitar ele- ment of the band’s sound, is Mclaughlin. This sensation of their music — the balance of the ethereal and the earthly — is an apt description of their music, as the subject matter of their lyrics tends to tread a similar path. Their lyrics vacil- You were there for us now we’re here for you Baker County Veteran Services 1995 3rd Street, Baker County Courthouse 541-523-8223 Rick Gloria, Veteran Services Coordinator The Baker County Veteran Services Office provides access to the wide range of benefits and services offered to veterans and their dependents. Health Care Education Compensation Pension Burial Benefits & much more. Side A/Contributed Photo The duo Sage & Stone plays Friday, July 23, for the Side A-lley concert at Side A Brewing in La Grande. late between descriptions of the natural world and meditations on how to navigate through the diffi culties of life. Sometimes these themes even collide, like the nature of their sound, such as in the song “It Never Rains.” The band takes the metaphor of “every cloud having a silver lining” further, giving its qualities to having perhaps being your own beacon of hope to get through dark times. Other notable examples of this di- chotomy would be “My Own Way,” which contemplates not only how we all have to make choices, but how this process should be celebrated in its own right, and the song “The Moon and Stars” de- scribing a majestic journey with another through beautiful landscapes, but not without tribulation. If curious, head to www.sageand- stonemusic.com to read a bit more about the band and get a sampling of their mu- sic. They also post concert information on Facebook and Instagram. Bring this ad to the Chamber office and get 20% off all Grant County Swag! Take a picture of you and your family at the Conestoga Wagon at the viewpoint above Prairie City and tag us on Instagram @grant_county_oregon_chamber! www.gcoregonlive.com 301 W. Main Street, John Day, OR 541-575-0547
