Music makes a house a home

Long-running house concert returns to Ogden musician’s home.

By Paddy Teglia

Ogden Concerts

Kara and Roger Twitchell just after getting wed about fifty-two years ago.
Photo courtesy of Kara Twitchell

For over a decade, local musicians and music enthusiasts Roger and Kara Twitchell have opened the doors of their home to share their favorite things with the people of Ogden — good food, good company, and most of all, Great Music.

At their home on Ogden’s East Bench The Twitchells welcome musicians to play an intimate show in the back room of their charming, retro home. You can feel the energy of the night as you walk through the front door and hear folks chatting, laughing, and applauding the show that sits before them. 

This year, for just $15 (limited seating available, so RSVP encouraged) you can take in a beautiful folk show in a warm setting with fellow music lovers. Dale Searcy will be starting the evening off at 7:30 p.m. with his particular blend of folk and bluegrass. As a member of the local group Ophir Creek, Dale has played all over Ogden. 

Taking the main stage at 8:30 p.m. is acoustic Americana duo Jaeger & Reid (Judi Jaeger and Bob Reid), who met at a music camp jam in 2015. In a release from the band, “they combine Judi’s Canadian background, striking vocals and intelligent songs with Bob’s California upbringing and his own engaging original tunes. They are singers, songwriters and song collectors, with roots in folk music. Their artful blending of guitars, ukulele, and rich harmonies delivers an intimate evening of deeply meaningful music.”

Dale Searcy kicks off the concert at 7:30 p.m.

Doors at 6:00 p.m., potluck at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 7:30 p.m. 

Seats are $15.00 each and are limited. RSVP suggested.  You can pay cash at the door or send a check. 

Location:  Roger and Kara Twitchell, 1514 23rd Street, Ogden, utahbanjo@comcast.net.

Find more information on the FB event page, here.

San Fransico-based Americana duo Jaegar & Reid. Image provided

Learn more about Jaegar & Reid at jaegerreidmusic.com.