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Indiana singer-songwriter and guitarist Nick Dittmeier will perform a duo show at Ca d’Zan House Concerts in Cambridge on Thursday, October 1, bringing a sharp, story-driven blend of roots music, Americana and alt-country.

Presented by Crossroads Cultural Connections, the all-ages evening will begin with an optional potluck dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the concert at 7 p.m. Guests who would like to participate in the potluck are invited to bring a dish to share.

Based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Dittmeier has spent more than a decade chronicling Midwestern lives through songs filled with grit, humor, empathy and a strong sense of place. His writing often focuses on working people, small towns, complicated families and the everyday stories that can easily be overlooked.

A gifted guitarist as well as a songwriter, Dittmeier has built his career the old-fashioned way: through years of touring, writing and performing across the United States and Europe. With his band, the Sawdusters, he has developed a loyal following and a sound that draws from country, rock, blues and roots music without fitting neatly into any one category.

His music is grounded in narrative songwriting, but his performances are just as much about connection. Dittmeier brings a natural, unpretentious presence to the stage, pairing vivid songs with the kind of storytelling and musicianship that works especially well in an intimate house-concert setting.

His latest release, Apparition, continues to expand that sound while keeping the focus on real people and lived experience. The album blends alt-country, roots rock and darker Americana influences with the direct storytelling that has long defined his work.

For the Cambridge performance, Dittmeier will appear in a duo format, offering audiences a stripped-down and personal version of his music that places even more emphasis on the songs, guitar work and stories behind them.

Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. A donation of $20 to $30 is suggested. In the event of rain, the concert will move to Bishop Hill Creative Commons.

Presented by Crossroads Cultural Connections, this concert continues the organization’s mission of bringing meaningful, high-quality live music experiences to Henry County and surrounding communities.

EVENT DETAILS

Who: Nick Dittmeier Duo
When: Thursday, October 1
Potluck: 6 p.m.; bring a dish to share if participating
Concert: 7 p.m.
Where: Ca d’Zan House Concerts, Cambridge, Illinois
Rain Location: Bishop Hill Creative Commons
Admission: Suggested donation of $20–$30
Seating: Bring lawn chairs or blankets
Audience: All ages welcome

Contact:
John Taylor
john.r.taylor@gmail.com
(309) 299-4999