The InstigatorShe’s Speaking-LIVE hits the road for Women’s History Month and you’re invited.
Eight Oregon artists will perform songs about women, by women, for everyone. Participating artists include “Rip City Soul Funk Diva” Arietta Ward; Red Bird’s soulful vocalist Bre Gregg; Award-winning Salem singer Kristen Grainger of the Americana string band Kristen Grainger & True North; “The First Lady of Portland Blues” LaRhonda Steele; modern-day troubadour Beth Wood; soulful, bluesy vocalist and guitar player Liz Chibucos; Naomi LaViolette, whose style is piano driven folk-pop with elements of classical and jazz; and Lisa Mann combining clever blues and Americana balladry—all backed by an incredible band.
She’s Speaking is dedicated to elevating women’s songwriting, promoting “songs written by women, about women, for everyone.”
She’s Speaking—LIVE
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19
Where: Loucks Auditorium at Salem Public Library
Cost: $20 suggested donation
Tickets: shesspeakingsongs.com/events
This story originally ran in Press Play Salem issue 15 (Feb/Mar 2023)
Carlee Wright
