Jamie Anderson & Bernice Lewis Acoustic Evening!

Friday January 9, 2026, doors at 7pm, music starts at 7:30pm, at Fiddler's Dream, 1702 East Glendale Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85020, we once again welcome the talented Jamie Anderson and Bernice Lewis! Singer-songwriter-parking lot attendant Jamie Anderson hails from Ottawa, Ontario except for the few months of the winter when she hides out in Arizona. She has played her unique original songs in hundreds of venues in four countries including forty-seven US states. Proficient on guitar, ukulele, and mandolin, this musician with an expressive soprano is folk without the Birkenstocks, country without the big hair, and jazz without the weird chords. Her twelve recordings offers a variety of topics from body image (“Beautiful”) to wanting to marry Rachel Maddow because really, who wouldn’t? Jamie loves being a musician, so she doesn’t really park cars, but her mama said she should have something to fall back on. Her most recent recording is Songs from Home, written and recorded during the pandemic. She initially went into James Stephen’s Quebec studio (Ian Tamblyn, Lynn Miles) to record one song, “Six Feet Away,” and ended up recording six. Because it wasn’t safe for a whole band in the studio, James and Jamie played all of the instruments.
Laughter is a big part of Jamie’s live performance. Her offbeat song intros and stories help keep the performance fun, but don’t be surprised when she delves into more serious issues. She’s emceed at many events and she can hula hoop while playing the ukulele. When Jamie isn’t touring, she teaches music. Her popular YouTube channel has 73 K subscribers. One of her guitar instructional videos has gone viral, with over two million views. Jamie’s expressive voice and personable stage manner are an asset to any stage. She’s legally blind in one eye so you really don’t want to hand over the keys to your Volvo … although, with enough chocolate, she’ll consider it. Make sure your insurance is up-to-date.
Bernice Lewis: With almost four decades of performing festivals, concert halls, coffeehouses, colleges, and house concerts, along with a half dozen acclaimed CDs, Bernice Lewis has built a solid national fan base. She is also a storyteller, published poet, producer, and educator extraordinaire. Lewis — who studied vocal improvisation with Bobby McFerrin, guitar technique with Alex DeGrassi and Guy van Duser, and songwriting with Rosanne Cash and Cris Williamson — has been a featured performer on NPR’s Mountain Stage program, as well as at the Kennedy Center. In 2008, she was awarded an Artist in Residence position by the National Park Service. In 1987, she was a finalist in the prestigious New Folk Songwriting Contest at the Kerrville (Texas) Folk Festival, where she continues to be a main stage favorite. Her ballad, “Bridges That Hold,” was included in Peter, Paul and Mary’s Lifelines video (PBS). She was featured in Yoga Journal for her work with sound and yoga, and has shared the stage with many renowned artists, including Dar Williams, Dixie Chicks, Patty Griffin, Pete Seeger, Ellis Paul, Rory Block, Livingston Taylor, Odetta, Christine Lavin, Marty Sexton, Patty Larkin, Catie Curtis, Mary Gauthier… it’s a long list. She has a forty-eight year old daily yoga practice, loves strong coffee, and her religion is the Grand Canyon. She is a founding and current member of The Ladies Auxiliary Ukulele Orchestra.
We are doing our best to be inclusive to all who would like to attend, to include those in high risk or immune compromised status. We are presenting live events while keeping the safety of the audience, volunteers, and performers as our primary concern, and KN95+ masks are required to be worn by attendees while inside. Masks are available at Fidd's and are provided free in a variety of fabulous colors!
We'll have hot coffee, teas, Boxed Water, and soft drinks available too! Fiddler's Dream truly appreciates your support as we begin our 39th year of showcasing local and touring musicians in an intimate, listening room setting.