Nancy K. Dillon Concert

Nancy K. Dillon writes compellingly, poetically, and sometimes mysteriously, finding inspiration in dreams and traveling across the landscapes of the western U.S. Her family heritage in Ireland, Scotland, Europe, and Britain provides rich inspiration and little known facts, like her father fighting in the WW2 Battle of the Bulge, and her 7th great-grand-uncle in Scotland writing a treatise called Lex Rex (“the law is king”) upon which the 2nd Amendment was based. Nancy grew up in central Oklahoma surrounded by music. With her father being a composer, professor, jazz saxophonist, and church choir director, and her mother a former vocal teacher, it is not surprise that her talent blossomed. She performed in roots-based bands and was a backing vocalist and session singer until she decided to focus on songwriting in the new millennium. Her songs explore her American roots as well as her ancestral Celtic roots.

Opening for Nancy is Porch Cat, a folk punk trio originally formed in Bellingham, WA, and currently located in Pasco. Porch Cat is:  Chan Benicki, Emily Awen, and newest member Calisto Riddle. Chan's raw, honest lyrics, unique vocals, and musical saw playing define the band's sound, while Emily brings thoughtful vocal harmonies along with a driving and melodic guitar. Live, they perform as an acoustic trio, while recordings feature a layered sound, allowing them both to explore multiple instruments across multiple genres.