ASTORIA — North Coast singer-songwriter Deb Montgomery is bringing Seattle-based cellist Sydney Metcalf along for a journey of song and story at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 in the KALA performance space.

With a music career that spans over 20 years and seven albums, Montgomery got her start at age 29 with grants from The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings. She’s a Canadian who moved to Seattle from New York City, and the Oregon Coast from Seattle almost five years ago.

She has played with, shared stages with or been joined on albums by many hard-hitting musicians, writers and producers. She’s fronted full rock bands and played solo and in smaller ensemble settings. Now, she’s releasing new music for 2025.

With a powerful voice that both soothes and unnerves, Montgomery’s style is nurturing and honest in its quest to understand more about what makes us all face or run from life’s relentless questions. 

KALA is an intimate concert venue with a beverage bar. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 online at www.kalaastoria.com.