Mix three singer-songwriters, several stringed instruments and a variety of percussive techniques, and you get Five Letter Word. This Portland, based trio includes Leigh Jones, Clara Baker and Audra Nemir, blending their signature harmonies into songs from folk to bluegrass to blues and beyond. Winners of the 2018 Northwest String Summit Band Competition, they take inspiration from the harmonic tradition of groups like the Wailin' Jennys, Dixie Chicks and The Wood Brothers. Adding their own special flair to create a sound that is uniquely infectious and a show that is delightful, with a few unexpected twists.