Tunesmith Night opens season Oct. 12 in Enterprise
Published 2:05 pm Monday, October 7, 2024
- Mike Coykendall
ENTERPRISE — The Wallowa Valley Music Alliance opens its 19th season of Tunesmith Night, a showcase of original music, on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St.
The concert features Meredith Lane, Mike Coykendall and Janis Carper, who will share their original work in a round-robin format.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with music starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $10. Beverage service is available. This edition of Tunesmith Night is sponsored by Bernice Bernotat.
Meredith Lane
Based between the vibrant musical hub of Nashville, Tennessee, and Joseph, Meredith Lane is an alternative country and folk artist who has rapidly established herself as a must-watch talent. She’s toured the Midwest, Southwest, East Coast and West Coast to share a variety of music, from “soul-stirring folk ballads to energizing punk-rock anthems.”
Mike Coykendall
Veteran songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Coykendall has been prolific over the last three decades or so. Currently most well-known for his duties as a sideman, producer and recordist via his work with M Ward, Blitzen Trapper, She & Him, Sallie Ford, Tommy Alexander and The Minders, & Tin Hat Trio, Coykendall has been making his own records since the 1980s. This will be his second appearance at Tunesmith Night.
Janis Carper
Janis Carper has the ability to craft lyrics and melodies that reach into the heart and mind. Her guitar playing supports songs that grip the listener — from the somber and reflective to the light and humorous. Carper’s singing style reflects influences like Bonnie Raitt, Rosanne Cash and Lucinda Williams. She has numerous recordings of original music to her credit and is also known locally for her work as executive director of the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance.