sturtz & zan fiskum

Sturtz is based in Boulder, Colorado, and known for soothing instrumentals and tight vocal harmonies - somewhere between chill folk and indie acoustic soul...

NPR’s All Songs Considered described Sturtz as “a reassuring breath of fresh air that pulls you back to simpler times… The best band you've never heard of...”

Sturtz recently released an amazing new album - Hyacinth. Critics raved and said “Hyacinth feels like an intimate journey through emotion and reflection, with each track contributing to a bigger story...” Sturtz was an audience favorite when they performed for us in 2024 and are thrilled to welcome them back to another magical evening on Bay Lake...

also performing is Zan Fiskum - an americana singer-songwriter who made her national debut as a finalist on season 18 of The Voice. Zan has self-released two records with over 3 million digital streams. She has toured nationally and shared the stage with John Legend, Dave Mathews, Prateek Kudah and more. Her angelic voice soars over her soulful and ethereal storytelling. Zan is reminiscent of artists Laura Marling and Brandi Carlile... We recently heard Zan perform in Seattle - it was absolutely, jaw dropping, goose bumpy amazing - we can't wait for you to hear her perform.

matty's song by Sturtz

eleanor by Sturtz

friday july 25, 2025

6:00 - doors open

6:00 to 7:00 - food served

7:00 - live music starts!

forbidden act by Zan Fiskum

run to me by Zan Fiskum

Lostine - Forrest O'Connor & Meredith Lane

Nashville-based Americana/folk trio Lostine featuring Grammy Award winning artist Forrest O'Conner is coming to the Key Peninsula!

“Such a gifted musician... O’Connor delivers songs in such an aching, sweet voice...” — Rosanne Cash

Lostine is exploring and cultivating a soundscape that relies on the emotive potential of acoustic instruments to showcase original songs. Its members – Meredith Lane (lead vocals/guitar), Mike Miz (vocals/guitar), and Forrest O’Connor (vocals/mandolin/guitar) – have each dedicated their lives to performing new music, and despite hailing from three different corners of the country, their shared vision of what folk writing could look like a quarter-way into the 21st century prompted them to join forces in late 2024.

Individually, the members of Lostine have worked with a wide array of artists and performed in major venues throughout the country. A Nashville native and Tennessee State Mandolin Champion, O’Connor has collaborated with Paul Simon, Zac Brown, Steve Martin & Martin Short, Emmylou Harris, Bela Fleck, and many others over the last 15 years. In 2015, he co-founded the O’Connor Band with his father, seven-time CMA Award-winning fiddler Mark O’Connor; Forrest wrote several songs, including the title track, for the O’Connor Band’s first album Coming Home, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Bluegrass Albums Chart and won a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album.

It was during an O’Connor Band tour nearly a decade ago that Forrest first met (then 14 year-old) Lane in her small hometown of Enterprise, Oregon, where she would go on to develop a strong following thanks to her vocal and songwriting prowess as well as her collaborations with notable artists from the region, including ACM Award-winner Zach Top and Billboard chart-toppers The Band Joseph. The town of Enterprise – five miles southeast of the even smaller town of Lostine, where Lane attended school and church – is nestled in the breathtaking Wallowa County wilderness, which served as a powerful inspiration for the development of Lane’s artistry and songwriting voice.

Miz, a native of northeast Pennsylvania, spent countless hours as a teenager developing his guitar and songwriting chops, which landed him bar and festival gigs throughout the mid-Atlantic before adulthood. He has since shared the stage with Billy Ray Cyrus, Garth Hudson from The Band, and Andrew Farriss of INXS, among others, and he recently made his Grand Ole Opry debut playing lead electric guitar alongside rising star performer Paul McDonald. Miz and O’Connor connected in spring 2024 (thanks to Miz’s online classifieds listing of a vintage Fender amp, of all things) and soon thereafter worked together on various shows and recording projects...

Lane, Miz, and O’Connor began meeting up on cold nights this past winter in their friend and collaborator (and fiddler extraordinaire) Eli Bishop’s small studio shed in Madison, TN, to arrange and prepare for a series of live music videos, which they filmed at Zac Brown’s Southern Ground Studio in early 2025. They are currently working on writing their first album, collaborating extensively with recent Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Marcus Hummon (Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, The Chicks) to shape and hone a sound that combines memorable melodies with exploratory harmonies, instrumental virtuosity, and lyrical acuity!

opening for Lostine is Ben Gage is a singer songwriter from Akron, OH blending folk and roots blues. Ben Gage grew up in the rural rust belt of Northeast Ohio. His roots run deep alongside the hard working blue collars along Lake Erie. That tenacity, love of family, and respect for a long day can be seen in his music. In Fall of 2021 Ben quit his job in the tech-sector to pursue music full time. Now he travels the US sharing stories and songs - and always collecting a few more..

dream by Lostine

paving a highway by Lostine

friday Aug 22, 2025

6:00 - doors open

6:00 to 7:00 - food served

7:00 - live music starts!

she's calling by Ben Gage

god bless 'em by Ben Gage

luke bulla

Grammy Award winning artist Luke Bulla has been singing and playing music all his life. Touring with and singing in his family band from age four, Luke took up the fiddle at seven. He has won the National Fiddle Contest six times and was named one of Nashville’s Grand Master Fiddle Champions at age ten.

luke was a member of Ricky Skaggs’ band, Kentucky Thunder, which earned him his first Grammy Award. More recently Luke has performed or recorded with Lyle Lovett, Brandi Carlile, Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Kevin Costner & Modern West, Tony Rice, Chris Thile, Patty Griffin and Earl Scruggs, just to name a few...

luke resides in Austin, and is an absolutely amazing singer - songwriter - musician who has released several critically acclaimed albums. In addition to violin, Luke also plays guitar and mandolin...

opening for Luke is the amazing Angelina Adams! Drawing inspiration from folk, blues, and classic rock, Angelina has been honing her sound since the age of ten and inspiring audiences with a unique blend of storytelling coated in soulful vocals. We recently heard Angelina live and immediately begged her to perform for us...

Luke and Lyle Lovett - NPR tiny desk

temperance reel

friday, october 17, 2025

6:00 - doors open

6:00 to 7:00 - food served

7:00 - live music starts!

why do we host house concerts?

we believe in supporting live music and sharing good food. We believe in a world where musicians can perform in our local community and be able to make a living. Thank you for supporting live music on the Key Peninsula - it's all about the music and the love...

who are we?

richard and cheryl are two people who simply love live music and the magic that happens when it is performed by passionate and talented independent artists in an intimate setting...

how do the artists get paid?

we simply ask those who attend to make donations - 100% of all money collected goes directly to the artists - the suggested donation is $20 and up per person...

what should I bring?

for our outdoor summer concerts bring lawn chairs or blankets - we provide seating for the indoor concerts. We provide bottled water but you are also welcome to bring a beverage of your choice or a dessert to share...

where are the concerts located?

our home is in Lakebay, Washington, on the beautiful Key Peninsula. The address will be sent to you in an email once you RSVP...

do I need to make a reservation in order to attend?

YES, please. Attendance is by invitation only. We would like to know who's coming and how many to expect. Our indoor listening room capacity is limited to about 50 people. Outdoors, we can accommodate up to 250...

where do we park?

like our name suggests, we are on a lonely road... the last house on a dead-end road... Simply find a spot to park along the dirt road and take the short walk in. Let us know if you have anyone with special needs...

what to expect...

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we respect your privacy & will not share your information...

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