Tunesmith Night

The Wallowa Valley Music Alliance continues the 19th season of Tunesmith Night, a showcase of original music. The concert features three songwriters sharing their original work in a round-robin format, at the historic Enterprise Odd Fellows Hall. The unique listening space provides an up-close and intimate experience for both audience and performers.
The Saturday, December 14th concert features Sara Irene Smith, Kate Turner and James Dean Kindle. Doors open at 6:30pm with music starting at 7pm. Admission is $10. Beverage service available.
 Sara Irene Smith has been playing piano, singing and writing songs since childhood. Songwriting workshops in L.A. and Nashville have helped her develop the craft of songwriting. Listeners will notice her songs carry themes of mountains, nature and rural life in Oregon. Sara has made several recordings including a full CD entitled “Big Dreams”.
Singer-songwriter Kate Turner from Tri-Cities, Washington, will be debuting music from her third and brand new Ep “Men like you” her first release in nearly 12 years. Kate released two EP albums previously, “Baby No” and “The Side Project” - and in 2024 re-released her popular single “Please.” Kate has shared the stage as an opening act with artists like Tim McGraw, Parmalee, Sawyer Brown, Gretchen Wilson and numerous national acts. Considered a non-traditional country artist, Kate is a pianist who started her career as both a country and jazz singer. Kate writes and draws inspiration from artists and songwriters like Hank Williams, Sarah Buxton, Norah Jones, and Sturgill Simpson.
James Dean Kindle is a singer, songwriter, and performer born and residing in Pendleton, OR – a town most often associated with wool blankets and one of the world’s top rodeos. His eclectic approach to music performance and composition blurs the boundaries between country, folk, jazz, latin genres, and experimental music, and occupies the liminal space between high art and popular music. As both a solo artist and with his backing rock band The Eastern Oregon Playboys and as a member of the Baker City noise-collective Swäwm Pass James has released several full length albums and singles and performed in venues and festivals across the Pacific Northwest (Treefort, Jackalope Jamboree, Electric Fences) and internationally (Japan and Germany). James has recently released his first full-length album in six years,“Trail Mix” In 2022 he performed as one of many Johnny Cashs in the Elgin Opera House's production of “Ring of Fire” When not performing, recording or teaching private music lessons, James serves as Executive Director of the Oregon East Symphony.