On May 4 First Friday Coffeehouse will host critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Laurie McClain from Nashville, Tenn. The venue is located at Trinity Church Orchard House on Route 45, four miles from the four-way stop in Shepherdstown. Doors open for social time and open mic sign-up at 7:30 p.m. A one-hour open mic session precedes the feature artist with eight participants performing two songs each in one of the areas premier listening rooms.

Laurie McClain has always had a goal. Her long term plan was never sidelined but there were other pieces to take care of first. Life came a-calling. Laurie spent most of her time in Lincoln, Neb. before moving to Nashville in 1997. Though not a full time touring machine, she made a name for herself in the Americana and Folk markets. While raising her three daughters,

Laurie fine tuned her chops, building on her natural abilities for songwriting and performing.

The time has come for the world to get Laurie’s undivided attention. Her full-time music career is now in complete focus.

For more information, visit www.lauriemcclain.com.

A $10 donation is requested. For more information, contact Steve Warner 304-676-4422 or 304-876-2915. Upcoming feature performers are: June 1, Andina & Rich.