Twin Flames performs at Caffe Ibis

The husband and wife musical duo known as Twin Flames was the featured act on Sunday at Caffe Ibis Gallery Deli.

Kris and Elise Krompel performed as part of a weekly live musical show hosted by the coffee roasting company. Their two-hour set included a variety of classic rock songs and classical guitar solos by Kris Krompel.

Every week the Gallery Deli invites local artists from Cache Valley to perform, providing a cultural atmosphere for patrons, according to Caffe Ibis manager Hilary Murray.

“We were lucky to book Kris Krompel on Sunday,” Murray said. “He is an amazing guitarist here in the valley.”

According to Murray, the laid-back vibe at Caffe Ibis allows the artists to receive a lot of traffic while they're performing because the patrons are always coming and going.

This doesn’t bother Kris Krompel.

“I just enjoy playing,” Krompel said. “It’s me having my experience while they’re having theirs.”

Krompel is a self-taught musician who wants to spread his love of music through teaching and performing. He has been teaching guitar for 17 years, eight of which were at Utah State University.

“I like teaching and performing,” Kris Krompel said. “I’m doing what I like to do. I’m not into fame or money.”

Elise Krompel joined him in September, creating Twin Flames.

The couple met at one of Kris Krompel’s performances. As their relationship evolved, she wanted to be part of his music. She learned how to play bass so she could play backup for her husband.  

Twin Flames will next perform in Logan at 9:30 p.m. on March 14 at The Factory.

More information about the live performances can be found at Caffe Ibis’ website, www.caffeibis.com.

Mike Cannon, Kelsey Richardson, Melissa Allison, Taylor Murray, Erin Cox and Whitney Fletcher contributed to this report.