High-energy acoustic duo The Naughty Sweethearts to perform in Richland

The high-energy acoustic duo The Naughty Sweethearts will perform July 1 at Emerald of Siam in Richland.

Music starts at 9 p.m. Cover is $5. Scratchdog Stringband also will take the stage.

The Naughty Sweethearts are Alex Klivecka on banjo and harmonica and Megan Alder on guitar.

The pair, who live in the Columbia River Gorge in Southern Washington, are coming off a six-week tour. They’ll play a mix of original tunes and Americana.

“The band’s new original songs are full of energy and groove. With the acoustic instrumentation of traditional roots music and the swagger of New Orleans stomp, the Sweethearts have developed a hybrid sound that will keep ears entertained. There are funky rhythms, powerful vocals, and fast-flying licks,” a news release said. “See them play and you will leave smiling.”

Emerald is at 1314 Jadwin Ave.

This story was originally published June 22, 2017 at 4:16 PM with the headline "High-energy acoustic duo The Naughty Sweethearts to perform in Richland."