Grace McCune and Carolyn Cruso, contemporary singers and songwriters, will perform folk, pop and rock at Madrona Bar and Grill on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 8 to 11 p.m. There is no cover charge.

Coming from a family of musicians and entertainers, McCune has been steeped in the world of theater and art since she was a child. Her songwriting is deeply personal and explores her life’s journey with its triumphs, undoings and quest for meaning. An extremely expressive performer with a wide vocal range, she has been dubbed by some as a “Banshee Torch Singer.”.

In addition to teaching private voice lessons she directs two popular choirs on Orcas Island: Rock the Rock for adults and the Orcas Children’s Choir. She has recorded several CDs: two solo projects and two with her brother in their duo Twirl. Her newest project, a solo singer/songwriter CD, called “From the Direct Box of the Soul,” is expected to be out some time this year. Visit her web site at www.gracemccune.com.

For more than two decades, Cruso has been making a name for herself as a multi-instrumentalist, writing for and performing on the hammered dulcimer and various flutes. In the last decade she’s expanded her musical attention to include singing and songwriting and has been delighting audiences around the nation with her elegant melodies, intricate guitar playing and insightful lyrics. Cruso will be performing primarily as a singer/songwriter at this show and will lend instrumental back up on flute, guitar and harmonies. Visit her web site at www.carolyncruso.com.