Barbara Parker at The Mainstay

Why is it usually surprising when a friend, a neighbor, steps in front of a microphone on a local stage, starts to sing, and something spellbinding comes out? Local singer/songwriter Barbara Parker has such a gift. Her strong, just-right voice and heartfelt original songs instantly bring us elsewhere as few vocalists can. Her musical palette pays tribute to the grand folk dames of classic coffeehouses, snippets of old time country, blues, and even an occasional rock ballad; And she does so with a humility that makes us feel grateful to be welcomed in. Barbara will be joined on the Mainstay stage by Greg Zant on guitar, Dave Sharp on bass, and Bob Miller on drums. Barbara tells us to expect an evening of music with a bluesy slant to it.