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Molly Elkins and Craig Jahne are longtime friends and experienced members of the Portland music scene, playing in local bands Rock Doctors, Angela Haywood and Soul Expression, Probable Cause and The B4s. In 2015 we decided to branch off from our loud and rowdy rock ‘n roll background and simmer down a bit. And so the Simmer Down duo was formed. Start with a variety of popular folk, country, rock, pop selections then simmer them down to simple acoustic arrangements with vocal harmonies and the occasional looper to fill out the sound. Throw in the tackle box guitar that Craig made himself and in for a fun and entertaining show! Our song list includes well known songs as well as some gems from lesser known artists:
Jackson – Johnny Cash and June Carter
Stick Season – Noah Kahan
Starting Over – Chris Stapleton
Walking After Midnight – Patsy Cline
White Rabbit – Jefferson Aeroplane
I Want You To Want Me – Cheap Trick
Cold As Ice – Foreigner
The Chain – Fleetwood Mac
White Liar – Miranda Lambert
To book Simmer Down Duo email us at simmerdownduo@gmail.com or text Craig at (503) 330-8890.