Bob Sumner in duo form live and in person, making his Trinidad Lounge debut! Our buddy Derek Dames Ohl kicks 'er off!
BOB SUMNER
https://bobsumnermusic.com
Singer-songwriter Bob Sumner cites the musically progressive sensibilities of his heroes when talking about the spirit of his new album, Some Place to Rest Easy, out now via Fluff & Gravy (worldwide) and North Country Collective (Canada). “They were always creating something new, something different,” he says of idols like George Jones, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings. With that ideology in mind, Sumner set about creating an album that takes as much inspiration from the audio production of Randy Travis as it does the lyrical soul of Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker—a melding of eras, sounds, concepts, and stylings that’s informed by the past, but never bound by it.
With Some Place to Rest Easy, Sumner picks up the tempo compared to his previous releases, balancing the stirring lyrical depth fans have come to expect with a more buoyant, lively feel. “It felt appropriate to give the music itself some joy,” says the man who’s made a career out of tapping into difficult-to-touch-on, real-life stuff in a relatable, palatable manner. In the end, that’s what Sumner’s music has always been about—more than a single sound, influence, instrumental, or clever line. “I always want people to feel something,” Sumner explains. “If I heard that this album helped somebody that was feeling down, even just by feeling some other emotion for a little while, that's the number one thing for me.”
DEREK DAMES OHL
https://derekdamesohlmuzak.com
Derek has performed all across this universe and beyond - playing venues and festivals alike. Some notable artists Derek has played along with, or opened for include, Willis Alan Ramsey, Arlo McKinley, Bill Nershi, Joshua Ray Walker, Emily Nenni, Melissa Carper, Kassi Valazza, The Brudi Brothers and many many more!
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
7pm doors, 8pm-ish show start
$10 (cash at the door only) / 21+ only always
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