Andrew Johnston, host of The Grass is Always Bluer (Saturdays 9-10 AM), took in a house concert this past week.

I had the good fortune to attend a concert in Kamloops put on by Home Routes on October 29th. The featured artists were a duo, Hanna and Nathan, performing songs from their album Labour and Love.

The music was a beautiful collection of originals and old time country inspired by the Appalachian traditions. Both musicians are multi-instrumentalists and fine singers. Their tight harmonies were at times spellbinding. In addition to switching among banjo, fiddle and guitar to accompany themselves, their two sets also included instrumentals, acapella tunes.

The musicianship was outstanding and they took great care in their arrangements. They also displayed great ease with the audience and gave terrific background information on the songs.

It was a wonderful evening in an intimate setting. If you are interested in buying their beautiful album, you can do so at https://hannahandnathanmusic.com/.

Home Routes is Canada’s premiere roots and folk music concert touring network. The organization was created to champion artists and volunteer concert hosts  in communities nationwide. This has grown into a group of people and organization of almost 200, who each host 6 shows a year in houses and small halls in their communities.

If you have a chance to attend a Home Routes concert, please consider doing so. It is a great way to support live music and under exposed artists. You won’t regret making the effort. Contact them here https://homeroutes.ca/.