Singer-songwriter and accomplished guitarist Jim Gallant returns to the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. Submitted photo

Singer-songwriter and accomplished guitarist Jim Gallant returns to the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Trinity Church in Lewiston.

For this performance, Gallant will be treating the audience with a mix of originals and covers, both songs and instrumentals. Whether he’s finger picking a Celtic jig, a New Age instrumental, or singing a delta blues song, his distinctive style has won him both applause and accolades. An accomplished songwriter, his original compositions have brought him awards and high honors throughout the country.

Gallant has shared the stage with nationally recognized artists such as Doc Watson, Taj Mahal, Livingston Taylor, Jessie Colin Young, Dave Von Ronk, Mark Collie, The New Grass Revival, The Shaw Brothers and Bill Staines. His down to earth sense of humor permeates throughout his shows and along with his mastery of fingerstyle guitar and warm rich vocals.

Robert Silverstein of “20th Century Guitar” writes, “A gifted acoustic guitarist, Gallant’s fretboard work is both rhythmic and tuneful player.”

The Oasis of Music is a weekly music series of performances of roughly thirty minutes, running from September to May. Admission is free, with donations accepted. The musical genres vary greatly, in largely, but not exclusively, acoustic formats. COVID restrictions of optional mask-wearing and social distancing are observed.  For more information, call 207-344-3106.

the Oasis of Music, located at Trinity Church, 247 Bates Street in Lewiston