David Jacobs-Strain

Amazing! Cozy setting in the woods. Small venue with amazing bluesy music by David Strand. I would definitely go again to same venue and also see David at any local site.

A very fine duo. Jacobs-Strain, a superb acoustic/slide guitarist and singer-songwriter, and Bob Beach, who accompanies deeply and gorgeously on harmonica, harmonizes, sings a bit, and did a turn playing blues flute, are a powerful team, greater than the sum of their parts. Together, they are a unit, constantly complementing one another. The genre, if it can be called that, is Western bluesy folk-ish, and most of tunes are Jacobs-Strain's or his friends' and mentors' original compositions. Aside from a solid rendition of Steve Stills's lesser-known "Treetop Flyer," their original music will be familiar only to their fans or fans of that small cadre of quality singer-songwriters and musicians who quietly make their livings playing at small venues and cobbling together other musical gigs. For those who know how much great music emanates from this world, too often under the radar of the mainstream, this duo is well worth the trouble. Their talent, sensibilities and passion are very special -- I think of them as the reincarnation, as white folks, of the legendary Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee, crossed with Mary McCaslin. The venue, a house concert, attracted the older set, who were privileged to sit close for two sets. One could feel how Jacobs-Strain warmed up and played, alternately, more eloquently and more fiercely as the second set progressed. There is a reason why this listener -- of more than a half century of various genres of American roots music -- felt that these two recently stole the show at one of the more established regional folk festivals in the northeastern U.S. Seeing and hearing them up close is a joy and a privilege.

A wonderful show! David Jacobs-Strain & Bob Beach charmed a sell-out crowd at this intimate house concert - great songs, great stories! Can't wait to catch them again!

Awesome talent!!! Loved the folk story telling!

It was a fantastic performance at a lovely house in North East Portland. I saw David and Bob and Port Townsend, and enjoyed them so much that when I got home to Portland, I immediately signed up for the house party. It was lovely, and they are fantastic musicians. Bob plays the harmonica like you’ve never heard before, and David songwriting abilities and story writing abilities paired with his expert slide guitar playing is a great combo. I highly recommend supporting their music.

As always, David and Bob put on a wonderful show!!!

One of the best concerts we've ever attended! We loved the interplay between David and Bob and the incredible skill of both performers. It was so much fun between the storytelling of David and the sing along opportunities. Very engaging. And Bob's version of Your Wife is Cheating On Us was a highlight. The originality of David's songwriting was outstanding. A+

As always a great show. Loved the new songs as well as the old ones!

David and Bob were excellent. Unfortunately, several of the guests talked over their music.

Always enjoy David and the new, small venue was great! Fun to have Sky Blue sit in for a couple of numbers and also Jim Goodwin.

Keep a watch for when these two may be in your area… then RUN to get a seat! Outstanding in all ways — and that’s an understatement. They will Tune You Up… That harmonica!!!!!

The show was great. David and Bob played well and entertained the audience. They even played a new song.

The event was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Travel from California to Nevada was impeded by poor travel conditions.

Last saw him perform at The Mystic in Petaluma opening for Robert Earl Keen in 2012. Well worth the wait. Great show, nice venue.

Fantastic!!! A true songwriter and number one steel guitar player!

Amazing! Cozy setting in the woods. Small venue with amazing bluesy music by David Strand. I would definitely go again to same venue and also see David at any local site.

A very fine duo. Jacobs-Strain, a superb acoustic/slide guitarist and singer-songwriter, and Bob Beach, who accompanies deeply and gorgeously on harmonica, harmonizes, sings a bit, and did a turn playing blues flute, are a powerful team, greater than the sum of their parts. Together, they are a unit, constantly complementing one another. The genre, if it can be called that, is Western bluesy folk-ish, and most of tunes are Jacobs-Strain's or his friends' and mentors' original compositions. Aside from a solid rendition of Steve Stills's lesser-known "Treetop Flyer," their original music will be familiar only to their fans or fans of that small cadre of quality singer-songwriters and musicians who quietly make their livings playing at small venues and cobbling together other musical gigs. For those who know how much great music emanates from this world, too often under the radar of the mainstream, this duo is well worth the trouble. Their talent, sensibilities and passion are very special -- I think of them as the reincarnation, as white folks, of the legendary Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee, crossed with Mary McCaslin. The venue, a house concert, attracted the older set, who were privileged to sit close for two sets. One could feel how Jacobs-Strain warmed up and played, alternately, more eloquently and more fiercely as the second set progressed. There is a reason why this listener -- of more than a half century of various genres of American roots music -- felt that these two recently stole the show at one of the more established regional folk festivals in the northeastern U.S. Seeing and hearing them up close is a joy and a privilege.

A wonderful show! David Jacobs-Strain & Bob Beach charmed a sell-out crowd at this intimate house concert - great songs, great stories! Can't wait to catch them again!

Awesome talent!!! Loved the folk story telling!

It was a fantastic performance at a lovely house in North East Portland. I saw David and Bob and Port Townsend, and enjoyed them so much that when I got home to Portland, I immediately signed up for the house party. It was lovely, and they are fantastic musicians. Bob plays the harmonica like you’ve never heard before, and David songwriting abilities and story writing abilities paired with his expert slide guitar playing is a great combo. I highly recommend supporting their music.

As always, David and Bob put on a wonderful show!!!

One of the best concerts we've ever attended! We loved the interplay between David and Bob and the incredible skill of both performers. It was so much fun between the storytelling of David and the sing along opportunities. Very engaging. And Bob's version of Your Wife is Cheating On Us was a highlight. The originality of David's songwriting was outstanding. A+

As always a great show. Loved the new songs as well as the old ones!

David and Bob were excellent. Unfortunately, several of the guests talked over their music.

Always enjoy David and the new, small venue was great! Fun to have Sky Blue sit in for a couple of numbers and also Jim Goodwin.

Keep a watch for when these two may be in your area… then RUN to get a seat! Outstanding in all ways — and that’s an understatement. They will Tune You Up… That harmonica!!!!!

The show was great. David and Bob played well and entertained the audience. They even played a new song.

The event was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Travel from California to Nevada was impeded by poor travel conditions.

Last saw him perform at The Mystic in Petaluma opening for Robert Earl Keen in 2012. Well worth the wait. Great show, nice venue.

Fantastic!!! A true songwriter and number one steel guitar player!