Lots of music on tap in Sisters

The Belfry will present The Sugar Beets 25th Anniversary Dance Party Friday, October 9. A crowd favorite in Central Oregon, The Sugar Beets will bring the celebration over the mountains for a special one-of-a-kind night.

What began as a weekend jam session among University of Oregon students in 1990 has become Eugene's own community band creating the musical backdrop to countless celebrations, rites of passage, kickoffs, rallies and tributes. Woven from the foot-stomping traditions of Bluegrass, Celtic and old-time fiddle music to the worlds of Motown, gospel, country, folk and pop, The Sugar Beets have been moving audiences all over the Northwest with original tunes and fresh and inspiring sounds.

Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Cost is $15 online and $18 at the door. Tickets are available at http://www.bendticket.com.

HarmonyHouse Concerts present Johnsmith on Saturday, October 10.

For the past 30-plus years, Johnsmith has been sharing his music all across America and abroad. He has become a favorite at festivals, clubs, and house concerts alike. In addition to being a Kerrville New Folk Winner, Johnsmith has released seven solo CDs to rave reviews, leads musical tours to Ireland, teaches songwriting, and has served as a staff songwriter in Nashville.

Doors open at 7 p.m., music begins at 8 p.m. Suggested donation: $20. Concert-goers are invited to bring their own beverages and a dish to share.

HarmonyHouse is located at 17505 Kent Rd. (east off Cloverdale Road). For information and directions call 541-280-1821.