Folk festival presents Tom Russell concert

Legendary Americana artist and songwriter Tom Russell will perform at Sisters High School on Friday, February 4, in the second installment of the Sisters Folk Festival's Winter Concert Series.

Russell, with Dave Alvin, is credited with helping to create the Americana radio format.

"It is rare indeed when a songwriter is so strong in his own unique voice and style that they redefine the music boundaries that are in place. This is Tom Russell," said Sisters Folk Festival Executive Director Brad Tisdel.

The series concludes with Moira Smiley & VOCO on Friday, February 25. Moira Smiley leads an ensemble of extraordinary musicians who share a passion for powerful, emotional music with lush four-part vocal harmony. Named the No. 1 a cappella group in the U.S. in 2007, VOCO has the energy of street singing and the elegance of a string quartet.

To purchase tickets visit sistersfolkfestival.org or call the office at 541-549-4979.

Tickets are also available at Paulina Springs Books in Sisters and Redmond and FootZone in Bend. The price for both shows is $15/adult for advance tickets and $10/student; $20/adult $12/student at the door.

Shows start at 7 p.m .; doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information on the 2011 Sisters Folk Festival Winter Concert Series visit http://sistersfolkfestival.org, or call 541-549-4979.