Summer concerts begin with Bobby Bare Jr., Lilo Sanchez at the Village Green

Bobby Bare Jr. with Lilo Sanchez performing live at Village Green at 6 p.m. Friday, June 18

Bobby Bare Jr. with Lilo Sanchez will be performing live at Eastsound’s Village Green at 6 p.m. Friday, June 18.

||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER |||

Bobby Bare, Jr. could have phoned in a career. He could have exploited the fact that he’s the son of iconic Country Music Hall of Famer Bobby Bare, was born into Nashville’s Music Row elite, and counted artists like Shel Silverstein as close family friends and George Jones and Tammy Wynette as next-door neighbors. Instead, Bobby blazed a path of unique songwriting craftsmanship with a voice that blows through you like an unyielding wind on the desolate prairie.

With a big-as-the-room persona, an ability to rock the doors off the most jaded of clubs, the heart to hold a room completely still with just his guitar, and a genius for arrangement, Bobby Bare, Jr. is one of the most unique performers around. He is adept at abandoning common sense in favor of laying at the feet of a rambunctious, freewheeling, unfettered and unhinged muse.

Opening for Bobby Bare Jr. is Orcas based/Panamanian artist and producer Lilo Sanchez, whose musical career spans more than 20 years is best known for his work with the celebrated Panamanian band, Señor Loop. He now shares with us his solo work which combines that mysterious Latin flavor with haunting melodies, bluesy rock and R&B sounds.

Seating will be on a first come/first serve basis for groups up to six, and there will be designated “pods” to abide by county guidelines for social distancing. Due to the ever-changing COVID regulations, make sure you check www.OrcasCenter.org for any updates before heading to the venue.