IF YOU want folk and blues with your Mexican or Italian food you’ll need to be quick to get your ticket to Something in the Valley at the Meander Hall on January 30.

The music event features five bands and storytelling and is a departure for Jackey’s Marsh resident, Jasmine Rocca. She usually runs bushcraft workshops for her business, The Forest Folk.

‘I’m new to the area. We’ve only lived here two years’, she said. ‘But I’m constantly surprised by the talent here and how local businesses are close-knit and support each other. I wanted to showcase that.’

The music starts at 6pm featuring locals Kim and Kenna Clark from Jackey’s Marsh, Thomas Mitchell and Henry Rippon from Jackey’s Marsh and Eddie Tuleja from Meander.

Racoon Dog from Lilydale and Sundaze from Launceston will perform and Bert Spinks will take his storytelling skills to the stage.

Tasmanian Organic Wine and Red Brick Road will run bars and food will include Siento Fuego Mexican and Pirrizani's Cucina Italian.

Bookings are essential; $30 tickets available from theforestfolk.com.au.