Anvil Blasters double down for Labor Day

Fans of Western folk-Americana music can get a double-barreled blast this weekend from The Anvil Blasters.

The Sisters-based band will play at Black Butte Ranch on Friday, September 4, starting at 5:30 p.m. then will send summer out with a bang at their annual appearance at the Camp Sherman Store barbecue at 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 5.

The Black Butte Ranch show is on the lawn just to the west of the new Lakeside Activities Center. Bring a blanket or chairs for sitting on the grass, and a picnic - or purchase food and beverages at the Lakeside Bistro.

The annual Camp Sherman Store Barbecue kicks off at 5â¯p.m. with traditional burgers and dogs on the grill. Music starts at 6 p.m. and runs till everyone runs out of gas.

"We're looking forward to a great weekend," said Jim Cornelius of The Anvil Blasters. "It's a great way to close the summer and roll into folk festival weekend. The weather may feel like fall, but we promise we'll play stuff that'll keep the blood pumpin'."