Tracy GrammerBen Barnhart / Submitted photo

If you know the name Tracy Grammer, chances are you know her story. You can skip ahead a few paragraphs if you’d like.

If you’re unfamiliar, though, here’s the deal: Grammer is a folk singer who initially made her name as half of a duo with Oregon songwriter Dave Carter. From 1998 to 2001, Grammer and Carter released three albums and toured with Joan Baez. They were on the rise when, in July 2002, Carter died suddenly of a heart attack on the road.

Since then, Grammer has committed herself to keeping the man’s spirit and songs alive. This year, she has significant help; Last weekend, Carter was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in Portland, alongside artists such as Pink Martini, Dr. Demento, the Dandy Warhols and Billy Hults.

Now, Grammer is playing a few shows to honor Carter and his induction. One of those shows is happening in Bend, and it’s a house concert, which should be an ideally intimate atmosphere in which to soak up Grammer’s deftly plucked acoustic guitar, her pitch-perfect alto voice and her exquisitely crafted stories set to song.

Before you can go, though, you need to make a reservation. See how to do that below.

Tracy Grammer; 8 tonight, doors open 7 p.m.; $20 suggested donation; RSVP for location in Bend; rlurlacher@gmail.com or 541-554-1802.

— Ben Salmon