RESCHEDULING: Sarah Gerritsen, Asher Deaver, Nick Droz @ BALLARD HOMESTEAD

The music of Sarah Gerritsen is written with a stirring narrative quality that speaks of a life well lived; tinged with the depths of mournful grief, and colored by the zeal of joyfulness. With vibrant profundity, lush vocals, and powerful soulfulness she infuses compelling storytelling and take Americana/Indie to uncharted territory. - Artist Bio

" Asher Deaver is a singer songwriter, artist and luthier. Though currently based out of Washington state, he lived much of his life in the southwestern United States, particularly Arizona and Nevada. He is most known for his role as the lead singer for the indie rock band Old Coast. Aside from Old Coast’s Middle Man, Asher has released several solo records including Manifest, a full-band, americana record released in 2015, and My Darling Live Sessions (2014), an acoustic EP comprised of duets with Courtney Marie Andrews, covers and alternate songs from Manifest.

In the fall of 2018, shortly after a small tour to promote the release of Old Coast’s Middle Man, Asher was diagnosed with the return of a tumor in the temporal lobe of his brain. He had previously suffered from epilepsy as well as a brain tumor in his speech center, which was partially removed in July of 2013, (several days after his 23rd birthday). After six months of speech therapy following his original brain surgery in 2013, Asher had recovered enough to begin writing songs again, many of which were released on Manifest.

In 2021 Asher started Blackcap Guitars, a Bremerton, WA based custom wood shop specializing in handmade acoustic guitars. He has performed and recorded with his guitars, as have many other artists around the pacific northwest. Though not yet confirmed, Asher has recently entered the studio with plans of recording another full-length album.” - Artist Bio

“With a catalog of songs that spans more than twenty-five years, Nick Droz is an engaging, polished performer, who sews stories of humanity to ear-catching melodies. His work includes poignant ballads, frayed and grungy rock and roll, and alt-country-leaning Americana. He spent a decade in Austin, TX honing his craft before moving to Seattle in early 2015. In the past year, Nick has shared stages with Clem Snide, Ellis Paul, Covenhoven, Reggie Garrett and more.

Handy with a guitar among other instruments, Nick's sideman resume includes many Pacific Northwest acts including Amanda Winterhalter, Margo Cilker, An American Forrest, Debbie Miller, Mike Votava and the Ding Dongs, Wes Weddell Band, and Sunset Club.

Nick is currently working on the follow up to his 2019 release Safe Bet, and aims to release it Summer 2024.” - Artist Bio

All ages, mostly seated

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• Ballard Homestead is partially ADA accessible. Please email [email protected] with questions and for accommodations. ballardhomestead.org/about
• Service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.
• Please limit photos during the show so as to not distract other attendees from the experience.
• Please enter quietly if the show has already begun.
• Please leave quietly, it's a very quiet neighborhood.
• Quiet Picnics Welcome. ie. please no crunchy packaging or loud chips, smelly foods, etc. We sometimes have a few tables out, or you can use the side yard if weather is nice.
• Light snacks & non-alcoholic beverages may be available for purchase, but no other food or bar service at Ballard Homestead shows.
• We have a mix of padded chairs, benches, and a little standing room in back for big shows.
• We are an all ages venue. Kids 10 & under are free at Abbey Arts concerts & arts events unless noted. Please request by emailing [email protected]
• Entering the venue indicates agreement to adhere to the Abbey Respect Policy. All are welcome. fremontabbey.org/respect

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