Tunesmith Night, Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7pm PST
Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First Street, Enterprise, Oregon
The Wallowa Valley Music Alliance continues the 20th 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, May 9 concert features songwriters Olivia Awbrey, Kris Stuart and Janis Carper. Doors open at 6:30pm with music starting at 7pm. Admission is $10. Beverage service available.
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More on the songwriters below:
Olivia Awbrey
Olivia Awbrey is a storied songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based out of Oregon. She has been writing, recording and performing original work for more than 15 years. Through this time, her fascination with the musical process, from songwriting through to hand-making DIY vinyl at home, has never waned. As a songwriter she led the Eugene-based Small Joys to win band competitions and tour regionally from 2012-2014. She played guitar in the Portland-based Tara Novellas from 2015-2017. Three solo releases deep, including her debut solo album, Dishonorable Harvest (Quick Pickle Records, 2020), Olivia’s songs continue to invite listeners to step out of the everyday noise and connect on a more personal level.
An old-soul songwriter with a penchant for poetic narratives and modern interpretations of traditional folk, Olivia’s musical approach is both nostalgic and forward-looking, bringing history, the natural world and the human experience to every listener’s doorstep. She has been supported by the Regional Arts and Culture Council in Portland, the Oregon Arts Commission, the GRAMMY Foundation, and more. Olivia tours throughout the Pacific Northwest and the UK. Her new EP will be released in 2026.
Kris Stuart
Kris Stuart, singer/guitarist, is a traveling troubadour wandering the west. Folk music, blues and country melt together in songs of sin and salvation written and gathered from a lifetime of mining for music.Sometimes seen as lead guitarist for Americana Stalwarts such as Willy Tea Taylor and the Fellership, Jaime Wyatt, The Turkey Buzzards or Riley Downing of The Deslondes.
Kris has shared stages with rock and roll legends like Foghat, The Marshall Tucker Band, Blue Oyster Cult, Phil Lesh, and Molly Hatchet, as well as soon to be legends The White Buffalo, Scott H Biram, Jesse Dayton, Turnpike Troubadours, and Blackberry Smoke. He has earned his place by playing most nights in a small room for a few people and in love with the opportunity to play music.
Janis Carper
Janis Carper is an award-winning songwriter, singer, and guitarist with eleven recordings to her credit — including her acclaimed 2020 solo album Sweet Relief and the 2025 single “Black Moon.” Her soulful vocals and well-crafted songs have been heard at festivals, concert halls, and radio programs nationwide and feature lyrics and melodies that reach into the heart and mind. Her solid 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. [More at janiscarper.com.]