It was a chilly night for autumn under clear skies. A fire roared between the creek and the house. Inside the barn was warm, though; warm with good feelings, warm bodies and sweet reggae music.

That was late 2019, the last time the Elovaters came through town. The venue was literally a barnyard in West Creek, known as Folk Across the Street. Roland Hagan, the owner of the home, set up his yard, barn and house years ago to host intimate performances with touring and local musicians.