NOTE: The Sunroom House Concerts have discontinued shows for the time being. Those on the emailing list will be notified if/when more concerts are scheduled. Thanks for your support and for coming to the shows!

- The Sunroom Collective

The Sunroom Concerts were created to bring outstanding music to Bellingham, WA, located halfway between Seattle and Vancouver B.C. Outfitted with stage lighting, curtains and sound system, the Sunroom allows for the dynamic performances of a club to occur within the lush, intimate setting of a house concert.

Founded by a collective of touring musicians and artisans, the Sunroom presents some of the best performers in the US and Canada. They're flat out some of the best acts we've seen in our combined 20 years of touring. Check out who visited in 2003…

2003 Shows

LAURA VEIRS
Thursday Feb 27 8pm

"Ain't nobody like Laura Veirs...She plays folk songs for the post-space-age...[and] deserves a national rep."
'Willamette Week

This is going to be an amazing show. Laura's bringing members of her "Tortured Souls" band with her, and what a way to kick off the spring season here at the Sunroom. For those that don't know her, Laura is a wonderful mix of traditional and youthful edge, sort of like a young Gillian Welch, only different. She's a master on the banjo, and her songs are sometimes haunting, sometimes funky, always riveting. This show is part of her Northwest CD Release tour for her latest recording, Troubled by the Fire, which was produced by the remarkable Tucker Martine. It's a fantastic album that features some of the West Coast's finest musicians, including Bill Frisell, Eyvind Kang and Amy Denio. Former Bellingham songwriter Karl Blau opens the show.

Sound Samples - Below are some mp3 song clips of Laura Veirs: Lost at a Seaflower Cove 1.52Mb Jailhouse Fire 904kb Raven Marching Band 716kb

For more info on Laura, check her website at www.lauraveirs.com

Bill Bourne
Saturday Mar 29 8pm

"a national treasure...a master folk musician"
- id Magazine

A Juno Award winner and 8 time Juno Award nominee, Bill Bourne is one of our favorite musicians ever. A former member of the Tannahill Weavers, Bill has been a mainstage performer at concert halls and festivals around the world for many years. He has a way of writing songs that seem timeless. We're thrilled he agreed to come play in Bellingham, and look forward to an intimate evening with a true legend.

Sound Samples - Below are some mp3 song clips of Bill Bourne: Miles of Dreams 1.04Mb Victory Train 1.14Mb Peace River 1.38Mb

For more info on Bill, check his website at www.billbourne.com

DAVID FRANCEY
Thursday July 17 8pm

"Francey has emerged as one of Canada's most gifted songwriters."
- The Montreal Gazette

Juno award winning songwriter David Francey is the real deal. Born in Scotland and now a resident of southern Quebec, David is an amazing singer, songwriter and storyteller in the true folk tradition. In a relatively short time, he has rocketed to fame in the North American roots music scene, and is now one of the most sought-after performers in the genre. David is one of Canada's most revered folk poets and singers, and this is a must-see show. We're happy to be hosting him prior to his date at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival.

Sound Samples - Below are some mp3 song clips of David Francey: Paper Boy 530kb Banks of the Seaway 858kb Green Fields 1.03Mb Saints and Sinners 1.05Mb

For more info on David, check his website at www.davidfrancey.com

All shows start at 8pm, doors open at 7pm. Limited seating, $10-15 sliding scale suggested donation for all shows. For directions and map, click here.

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