Singer-songwriter Carter Castle and fellow island musicians will perform original music at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Blue Heron.

Castle is said to be one of Vashon’s deeply original musicians and lyricists. Drawing on America’s rich heritage of folk music and blues, Castle’s music expresses universal themes and his personal experiences.

Musicians like Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, John Prine, Steve Earle and Dave Van Ronk are among the artists who inspire Castle’s music, while his songwriting brings all the senses into play, conjuring shapes, images, colors and moods.

A recent press release described Castle as someone who learns “from experiences and mistakes, turning them into his unique sound. He gets his cues from his unconscious and dreams, patiently waiting for the music to come through him. Audiences have found his music deeply fulfilling and intimate, yet unpredictable. As a songwriter, he is drawn to magical phrases and responds to the subtleties of words — their shape, rhythm, lilt and melody.”

A favorite quote of Castle’s comes from the creator of the Dilbert cartoons, Scott Adams, who said, “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.”

Island musicians Steve Amsden, Bob Kueker, Paul Colwell, Jack Barbash and other special guests will join Castle.

Tickets are $14 for VAA members, seniors and students and $18 for general admission and are sold at the Blue Heron and vashonalliedarts.org.