A news release describes Dement as follows:
Dement’s newest album, “Sing the Delta,” is due out in October. In addition to performing music from her vast vault of material, she will provide a preview of the new album. To listen to soundtracks from the album visit irisdement.com.
Writing and performing solo for more than 20 years, Dement often pairs up with fellow musicians including her Grammy-winning association with John Prine, Steve Earle and Emmy Lou Harris.
She is a frequent guest on Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion,” and her music has appeared in a number of television shows and films. Dement has also appeared on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno and “Austin City Limits.”
Born in rural Arkansas, her early influences were drawn from Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell. The youngest of 14 children, she moved to Los Angeles as a young girl. Dement is married to fellow musician Greg Brown.
Tickets for this special Labor Day weekend appearance are $25 in advance or $30 on the day of the performance. The Opera House box office is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For information, visit boothbayoperahouse.com
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