Eli Barsi returns to OutWest with special guest John Cunningham on Friday, Sept. 9.

A crowd pleaser who is comfortable in a variety of genres –  Western, roots, gospel, new country, bluegrass, traditional country and folk – Eli’s show is always uplifting, with a mix of tasty standards and thought provoking originals featuring her “Carter Scratch” style of playing lead acoustic and her exceptional yodeling.

Eli Barsi is driven by her passion for music, committed to giving her best, and strives for excellence on and off stage.

For the past 25 years, Eli has been working as a professional musician. Early in her career she performed mainly in the provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. After a few years of non-stop shows, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee where she honed her craft as a songwriter. Following several years of roadwork both sides of the border, she started to record albums, released radio singles, and moved on to the bigger stages. Eli was hired to perform with the legendary Sons of the Pioneers in 2002, based out of Branson, Missouri for 8 years. She has since relocated back to her home Province of Saskatchewan Canada.

This year, Eli was nominated for outstanding female performer in the 2011 Wester Music Association awards competition, and in the categories of female Western musician and Western yodeler in the Academy of Wester Artists competition.

The doors open at 7:30 p.m. A suggested donation of $20 includes light refresements. Seating is limited; RSVP by calling 661-255-7087.