Good-time music on tap at The Belfry

The Good Time Travelers will perform their original music at The Belfry Thursday, April 13 with local opening act Brad Tisdel and Brent Alan.

The duo of Pete Kartsounes and Michael Kirkpatrick come together as The Good Time Travelers, with a high voice, smoky and soulful; paired with a low voice, rich with bravado. United by a passion for performing, this songwriting and pickin' duo presents original songs about "the journey." Michael hails from Colorado and Pete resides in Central Oregon. These talented musicians perform with many acts, but the duo is where they both shine.

It's a simple endeavor: a guitar, a mandolin and two microphones - traveling light, this band fills up your heart, but barely fills a Subaru.

Both men have been leading bands around the West for some time and found each other at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado.

At their first campground session, it became clear to all who witnessed the magic of these two troubadours that this was more than just another Town Park jam.

In fact, Michael won the prestigious Telluride Troubadour Competition in 2014 and Pete had taken an honorable first-runner-up in 2011 and 2013.

Pete and Michael began co-writing in the summer of 2014, focusing on the alchemy of their unique voices and instrumental styles.

The "highly acclaimed" debut album is now out and available online and at the shows.

"Pete and Michael came to the Sisters Folk Festival and the songwriting academy in 2016 and everyone shared in the joy of their music. They write from an intimate, spiritual place, and both are excellent musicians. The duo seems to bring out the best in their talents, and they really wanted to play Sisters again," says Brad Tisdel.

The duo of Brad Tisdel and Brent Alan will open the show. Local musicians for the past 20 years, they share a common love for Americana/bluegrass music and mellow tunes that are heartfelt and reach deep into human emotion and experience. Tisdel was fortunate to have Brent add vocal harmonies and multi-instrumental talents on his 2007 release "On Your Way." Brent Alan has performed for over three decades in various bands, including Brent Alan and his Funky Friends, Dennis McGregor and the Spoilers, and Low Hanging Fruit with Tisdel.

Tickets are $15 in advance at Bendticket.com or $18 at the door. The Belfry is located at 302 E. Main Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. For more information call 541-408-0200.