Folksingers perform at Athletic Club

Folksingers Dennis McGregor and Johnsmith captivated concertgoers with a wealth of their favorite songs at a Thursday, July 28, concert at Sisters Athletic Club (SAC).

The enthusiastic listeners cheered and applauded each presentation by thesingers.

McGregor led off the program and received a rousing ovation for his rendition of “Norman” and his story of Sisters as a “one-bum town.”

He also told the story of his experience at a Eugene beer fest and the song he wrote especially for his presentation, “It’s All About the Beer.”

Next up was Johnsmith, introduced by McGregor as a “songbird.” His stage name is one word so he won’t be confused with other “John Smiths.”

Johnsmith was born in Wisconsin, lived in Iowa, and now travels the United States as a troubadour, in addition to leading a guided tour of western Ireland (with group singing in the pubs at night).

On Thursday, he thrilled his audience with many favorites including “Silver Creek,” a blues number honoring Lightning Hopkins’ “The Monkey Song.”

He involved the crowd with Woody Guthrie’s “This Land is Your Land.”

The evening was a pleasure for audience members.

“This was an E-ticket event,” said Bob Pfeiffer of Tumalo.

More information about Dennis McGregor is available at dennismcgregor.com, and information about Johnsmith is at johnsmithmusic.com.