Join us as we proudly kick off our exciting mini concert series, “Sounds of the Valley,” at the Yakima Central Library’s community space! These are family-friendly events, so all are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
Lena Lee
Friday, May 2, 6PM
From the Yakima area of WA state, Lena is an acoustic artist & songwriter who performs her originals and covers of Classic Country, Classic Rock, Blues and Contemporary Pop. Music was always a part of her life growing up, and the love for it remains. With encouragement from musicians and friends, she took the leap and became a professional!
Jo-Anne Carlson
Friday, May 16, 6PM
Jo-Anne Carlson is a professional singer/songwriter, with a wide range of cover music from the 50s to the present in her repertoire. Her original songs are popular and thought-provoking, and she loves to be the light of the party. She has composed songs for clients and performed backing vocals for a variety of albums. Jo-Anne brings an electric experience to every show, whether playing guitar or keyboards, and the crowd always asks for more!
Jeff Main
Friday, May 30, 6PM
Jeff Main is a 30+ year resident of the Nile Valley. He plays an eclectic blend of acoustic music ranging from old time fiddle, Americana, folk, and blues to some unplugged rock, and swing jazz – mostly guitar and vocals with some banjo, fiddle, and mandolin thrown in. Jeff has played various places in Central Washington such as the Naches Library, the Downtown Yakima Farmers’ Market, Nile Valley Days, the White Pass Ski Area, and numerous other public and private events. He has also played with other musicians (as the band Mainstrings).
Michael Angel Cabrera
Friday, June 13, 6PM
Michael Angel Cabrera is a singer/songwriter from the Yakima Valley who specializes in acoustic folk, country, and rock music. For his talents, he was awarded Best Vocalist in Applejam 2023. When not writing songs and performing his music, Michael spends his time as a mentor and guitar instructor.
Hope Wilson
Friday, June 27, 6PM
Hey, I’m Hope Wilson! I have been so blessed to be able to share my music with people since I can remember! When I am not working my day job or on call for the fire department, you can find me at open mics, karaoke, and singing at markets in town! Music has been my therapy throughout my struggles in life, so I am very fortunate to get to share my music with others now! I love to sing the National Anthem and Amazing Grace for events throughout Washington and now I get to take a piano with me to play a few other songs! I love to take songs from multiple genres and add my own soulful style. My dream is to continue to share my music with people and hopefully put smiles on faces everywhere I go!
Lena Lee & Rob "The Bear"
Friday, July 11, 6PM
Rob “The Bear” is from the deep South and brings a Louisiana Blues style guitar flair; he describes his vocals as a bluesy, country sound. Lena and Rob perform mostly 70s soft classic rock from musical artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Rait, Led Zepplin and Linda Ronstadt, with a bit of bluesy classic country thrown in.
Rob is also the lead guitarist and background vocalist for the band Gin Mill Preacher, which is his main musical project.
From the Yakima area of WA state, Lena is an acoustic artist & songwriter who performs her originals and covers of Classic Country, Classic Rock, Blues and Contemporary Pop. Music was always a part of her life growing up, and the love for it remains. With encouragement from musicians and friends, she took the leap and became a professional!
Brady Lamb
Friday, July 25, 6PM
Brady Lamb is an acoustic soft country/rock singer who was born and raised a songwriter with an American spirit and a love for God, family, and country. His father gave him an old acoustic guitar when he left for the Marine Corps out of college, telling him, “This might help you as it has helped me.” Boy was he right, as Brady has never put it down. Brady gives glory to God for his inspired original music, poetry, and lessons that have come from music and learning how to play, write, and portray the real art that comes from within our life and life experiences along the way.