Honey of the Heart in Ashland!!! Ashland, Oregon | Wednesday, July 8th | 6:00–9:00 PM

Join us for an intimate summer evening of music, connection, and community at the beautiful private residents in downtown Ashland.

Honey of the Heart weaves soulful harmonies, heartfelt storytelling, and rich acoustic instrumentation into an experience that invites listeners home to themselves. Drawing from folk, soul, world, and roots influences, Justin Ancheta and Maren Metke create music that celebrates belonging, authenticity, and the beauty of being human.

This special gathering will offer more than music. Throughout the evening there will be wellness offerings, opportunities for connection, and a chance to slow down and nourish body, heart, and spirit in community.

Food and drinks will be available onsite for those who would like to partake. Please come prepared with cash, Venmo, or another way to contribute toward these community offerings. Honey of the Heart merchandise—including music, apparel, and special offerings—will also be available.

Evening Schedule

6:00 PM – Doors Open & Community Gathering Wellness Offerings, Food & Refreshments Available 7:00 PM – Honey of the Heart Concert Connection, Music & Community until 9:00 PM

Bring a friend, a chair or blanket, and your open heart. We look forward to sharing an evening of music, presence, and meaningful connection with you. Tickets are limited so get them while they last!

$30+ Suggested Donation: Sliding Scale / Community Supported Location: 5th Street Homestead, Ashland, Oregon Time: 6:00–9:00 PM

Honey of the Heart will be performing and doing workshops again this year at the Oregon Country Fair. There will be multiple stage performances and locations so check back regularly for updates:

Spoken Word Stage: Honey of the Heart and NVC-Compassionate Communication

Honey of the Heart at Peterson Rock Garden

Redmond, Oregon • July 17, 2026 • 5:30–8:30 PM

There are certain places that already hold a kind of magic before a single note of music is played. Peterson Rock Garden is one of those places.

On Friday, July 17th, Honey of the Heart will bring an evening of music, voice, and community connection into this extraordinary landscape of hand-built stone towers, winding pathways, and living folk art.

As the sun lowers over the high desert and the stones begin to glow with evening light, we’ll gather among the sculptures for a heart-centered community concert experience — blending layered harmonies, rhythmic instrumentation, and moments of collective singing.

This is not only a concert. It is a shared evening of presence and connection.

Evening Flow

5:30 PM – Gates Open / Arrival Arrive early to explore the Rock Garden, wander the pathways, and settle into the space as the evening begins to unfold.

6:00 PM – Vocal Opening & Community Warm-Up We’ll begin with a gentle vocal opening and group resonance practice to bring everyone into the shared field of sound and listening.

6:30 PM – Honey of the Heart Concert Original songs, layered harmonies, rhythmic grooves, and moments of collective singing beneath the open sky.

8:30 PM – Closing & Goodbyes

Contribution

Suggested Donation per event: $30 ($50 for both) No one turned away for lack of funds.

This offering is about gathering together in music and beauty — everyone is welcome.

What to Bring

A blanket or low chair

Water

Layers for the cool desert evening

An open heart and your voice

The stone towers of Peterson Rock Garden were built by hand nearly a century ago as a labor of imagination and devotion. On this evening we continue that spirit — adding song, breath, and community to the landscape.

Come wander the garden. Come sing with us.

✨ An intimate evening of music, heart, and connection ✨

Join Honey of the Heart and BrightSide Blue for a special night at the WAH House in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, July 18th from 6–9 PM.

Expect rich harmonies, soulful songwriting, deep grooves, and moments that invite both celebration and reflection. From folk-soul roots and world-inspired rhythms to heartfelt originals and collaborative magic, this will be a beautiful gathering of community and live music shared up close.

Doors open at 6 PM 🎶 Music begins at 7 PM sharp

Suggested donation: $30–$40

Come early, settle in, and share an unforgettable summer evening with us at the WAH House.

Portland, OR July 18 | 6–9 PM

Live Acoustic House Concert Gig Harbor, WA July 22, 2026 · 6–9 PM There’s something sacred about a house concert. The way the music fills the room without a stage between us. The way harmonies land softly on living room walls. The way strangers become community before the night is through. On Wednesday, July 22nd, Honey of the Heart brings an intimate, fully acoustic evening to Gig Harbor — a night of story, harmony, and shared song from 6–9 PM. This will be one of those gatherings where:

The room hums with presence

The harmonies feel close enough to touch

And the space invites you not just to listen… but to arrive

Expect: ✨ Rich vocal harmonies ✨ Songs of devotion, courage, and coming home ✨ Interactive moments of singing together ✨ The warmth of a living-room concert experience Honey of the Heart weaves folk-roots storytelling with heart-forward connection — music that feels both grounding and expansive. These house concerts are intentionally intimate, with limited seats to preserve the magic. Come solo. Come with someone you love. Come ready to soften, sing, and remember what it feels like to gather close. Details and RSVP information coming soon. Mark your calendar — this one will fill. With warmth, Honey of the Heart 💛