Past Shows
2024
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. CAVORT Celtic Christmas
When CAVORT last played Concerts in the Woods in 2022, the show was so well-received and well-attended we knew we’d need to bring them back ASAP to do it all again. The last two years have flown right by, but thankfully Cavort will bring their fiddles, whistles, guitars, and bodhrans to Coyle for our final concert of the 2024 season, Concerts in the Woods’ annual holiday-themed show.
CAVORT promises to take you on an energetic Celtic musical journey of perilous passages, hooch-hiding, romantic indecisiveness, and beer. Add in some traditional Irish carols and holiday songs, and you’ve got the makings of a great afternoon. Come join us. http://www.cavortceltic.com/
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Magical Strings
Since 1978 Philip and Pam Boulding have drawn a loyal following worldwide, captivated by their energetic arrangements of Celtic music and their own engaging compositions, intertwining Celtic roots with classical and world music influences. They have performed throughout the United States, Canada, Ireland and Japan, toured and recorded with Dan Fogelberg and recorded 22 albums on four labels. They have been touring for 40 years, including their tradition of Celtic Yuletide Concerts with their five children and grandchildren who perform with them on violin and ‘cello, Irish step dancing and more. Philip and Pam also design and build Celtic harps for an international clientele, run the School of Magical Strings and host the Magic Hill Summer Harp Camp at their beautiful 5-acre home in the Pacific Northwest overlooking Puget Sound. Their newest CDs, Fairy Wind and Lullaby for a Soul’s Journey will be available at all of their shows. It is also available for download at https://magicalstrings.bandcamp.com/ where you can listen to sound clips of every track.
Website: www.magicalstrings.com
Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Cuchulain Kelly
Cuchulain (pronounced Ka-HOO-lin) is a low-voiced songwriter with a wry wit. The NPR Music-featured folk singer released an album of long distance pandemic collaborations called FEAT on Nov 5, 2021 that was called “an as-yet-unpublished portion of the Great American Songbook.” Cuchulain’s deep baritone and clever lyrics have drawn comparisons to Randy Newman, Leonard Cohen, and Johnny Cash. From rooms as big as the Kennedy Center or as small as a friend’s living room, Cuchulain’s lyrics have brought laughs and tears to audiences across the US and beyond as he shared the stage with renowned folk acts including Ira Wolf, Jeffrey Lewis, Viv & Riley, Billy Keane, Upstate, and more. His new album “Minute To Win It” – a visual album of 20 songs in 20 minutes – is out now and taking the world by storm.
https://www.cuchulainkelly.com/
Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Bren Holmes 
Bren Holmes was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland.
In the late ’80s, Holmes joined fellow Irish expats Keith Roberts and Paul O’Toole to form the Young Dubliners. Putting their own stamp on Irish music, they followed the Pogues‘ model of bringing a rock and punk feel to both traditional and original songs. They were also among the earliest of the American Celtic rock bands, preceding better-known artists like the Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly by nearly a decade. During his multi-decade run playing bass with the Young Dubliners, Holmes quietly amassed a significant amount of his own material. Feeling that the time was right to make a break, he left the band in 2020 and began recording his first solo album. As a singer/songwriter, Holmes blends some of the Irish folk-rock style of his previous band with Americana influences. Everything You Never Wanted was released in September 2021.
Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Me and the Boys
We’re excited to welcome back Me & the Boys, featuring Roger Ferguson, Terry Enyeart, Rick Meade, and Mick Nicholson to Concerts in the Woods. Me & the Boys is a bluegrass super-group from the Pacific Northwest rocking the acoustic stages around Puget Sound. With lots of humorous between-song banter, this fun four-piece delivers the bluegrass goods from trad-grass to assorted genres e.g. classic rock and jazz – all with total ease – and on traditional acoustic instruments! Each member, with more than 30 yrs professional experience, is deserving of the “Me” status… Yet, as the name implies, nobody needs top billing. They just want to continue to make great music. Welcome back, Boys! https://www.facebook.com/Me-and-the-Boys-45131198563/
Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. The Go Janes
Sidelined by that nasty Covid bug just before we had them scheduled to play Concerts in the Woods last summer, we are excited to finally welcome The Go Janes back to Coyle for a June matinee show.
The Go Janes feature ukulele, guitar, and generous doses of delicious harmony vocals on songs from the long view of life. Their writing ranges from tender and sweet tributes to our shared humanity, to songs exploring how weird it is that magicians used to (pretend to) saw women in half for entertainment. From monkey-infested golf courses in India, and what that teaches us about how to greet life’s challenges, to letting go of our independent children, and losing those we love in more lasting ways. Along the way they pay homage to their ancestors and to their own and others’ most idiosyncratic selves. And there are knife-throwers, and howling dogs, and how the pandemic made them fight with each other and themselves. Folk life for sure. Going to be a fun afternoon with this trio! https://gojanesmusic.com/
Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter
Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter are a multi-instrumentalist duo with Celtic Harps, Swedish Nyckelharpa, Ukrainian Bandura, Bouzouki, Cittern and more. They hail from Oregon and tour extensively, both having successful recording and performing careers built from years of street performing and a background as rock musicians. They have performed with some of the biggest names in folk and acoustic music and have sold well over a million albums combined. Audiences are spellbound and enchanted with their unique show of breathtaking music both Traditional and original, with wondrous stories and humor entwined.
https://lisalynne.com/about/live-performances/lisa-lynne-aryeh-frankfurter/
Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. – Ben Gage, www.bengagemusic.com
Ben Gage is a songwriter from Akron, OH. Ben Gage grew up in the rust belt of Northeast Ohio, spread out in the countryside along the great Lake Erie. His roots run deep beside the hard working blue collars that Ohio has to boast. That tenacity, love of family, and respect for a long day can be seen in his music. He doesn’t shy away from life’s ups and downs and sews human experience within all his songs, artfully, without the need to bash you over the head with ideas. In Fall of 2021, Ben quit his job in the tech sector to pursue music full-time. Now he travels the US sharing stories and songs and always collecting more.
Folk and Blues music gives us a way to hand along a story, and it’s what fuels Ben’s songwriting and the reason he includes the listener. The best story sets aside the complexities and focuses on honesty. He infuses his shows with a great deal of humor, too. You will find yourself feeling as though you’ve heard his songs before even if it’s your first time.
Song samples at: www.youtube.com/@BenGageMusic
Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Terry Robb
We hosted Terry Robb at Concerts in the Woods in 2023. At the end of his show, more than a few members of his audience made enthusiastic requests to have him back again as soon as we could book him! So here we are.
Terry Robb is hailed as a blues guitar virtuoso and one of the finest acoustic guitarists on the international scene. His signature fingerpicking style has earned him international acclaim from worldwide audiences, esteemed music critics and his distinguished peers. Incorporating elements from Delta blues, ragtime, country, swing and jazz, Robb has built a unique blues sound that has made him a legend in his prolific music career spanning four decades.
The multitude of awards Terry Robb has received speak to his seminal talent as a blues guitarist. Robb has been inducted into both the Oregon Music Hall of Fame and the Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame. His albums have soared to #1 on the Living Blues Radio Report and charted in the Billboard Blues Album Chart, IBBA Blues Album Chart (UK) and Roots Music Report Blues Chart.
Terry has performed as a solo artist at festivals, theaters and clubs across the United States, Canada and Europe, and has shared the stage with luminaries like B.B. King, Albert Lee, Joe Cocker, Bo Diddley, John Hiatt, David Crosby, George Thorogood, Leo Kottke, Johnny Winter and countless more all-stars. Come see him again at Concert in the Woods this May!
Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Curtis & Loretta
Curtis & Loretta are a folk singer-songwriter duo, guided by their love of good songs and inspired by the stories of people they have met in their over 40 years of touring. Weaving together soaring harmonies with a wild menagerie of instruments that includes guitars, harp, mandocello, banjo, ukulele, kazoo, harmonica, and percussion, the duo perform traditionally-inspired originals with humor and heart. Curtis’ down-home sense of humor and Loretta’s theater background engage the audience in an experience that runs the gamut of rolling with laughter to holding back tears, with plenty of side-trips in between. They rack up countless miles each year, crisscrossing the country to deliver their own unique brand of folk singer/songwriter music.
Featuring Texas-born troubadour Curtis Teague and Minnesota-raised theater graduate Loretta Simonet, the pair first met on the beach in Santa Cruz, California in the spring of 1977.
Seven minivans and countless miles later, Curtis & Loretta have been named “Best Acoustic Performers of the Twin Cities” (City Pages), landed on Folk Radio Chart’s “Top Albums of the Year” and performed with such folk luminaries as Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Vassar Clements, Claudia Schmidt and Holly Near.
Their new album Lift the World – their 10th recording – is already being called “a generous cornucopia of beautifully crafted songs that speak from the heart of the struggles and joys of life, performed with honesty, grace, and uncommon musicianship” (Chris Vallillo, Gin Ridge Music). Featuring songs that were written during the pandemic, the album celebrates what is really important in this life from the heartwarming to the heart breaking.
Curtis & Loretta married in Santiago, Mexico in 1987, and moved to Minneapolis, where they are still based. https://curtisandloretta.com/
Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Kim Richey
You have to love Kim Richey. We do. In the world of independent touring singer-songwriters that we honor, Kim may well be the poster child. She is a traveler, after all, musically, physically, emotionally. Not merely restless or rootless, it’s who she is. Willing to follow where the music leads, she’s landed in New York, Nashville, London… working with a who’s who of producers… attracting a coterie of top-shelf genre-definers… Jason Isbell, Trisha Yearwood, Chuck Prophet, Carl Broemel (My Morning Jacket), Pat Sansone (Wilco)…for her critically-lauded projects… and also singing on records for Ryan Adams, Shawn Colvin, Isbell and Rodney Crowell and many others.
Part of what draws them to the dusky honey of her crystalline alto is the way she writes: to and from the soul, never flinching from the conflicts and crushing moments, yet always finding dignity and resilience. Her arc of the human heart is true. True enough that over the years as a songwriter, Kim has written No.1 hits for Radney Foster (“Nobody Wins”) and Trisha Yearwood (“Believe Me Baby”), the latter for which she was Grammy-nominated, as well as songs for Mary Chapin Carpenter, Gretchen Peters, Patty Loveless, Jamie Lawson, Brooks and Dunn, Jim Lauderdale and many more.
Over the past two decades Kim has released ten critically acclaimed albums, been listed in the ‘Top 10 Albums of 1999’ in Time Magazine for her album Glimmer, plus received 4-stars in Rolling Stone and named ‘Alt-Country Album of the Year’ in People Magazine for her album Rise. Her 2013 release Thorn In My Heart was named in year’s end best lists by No Depression, The Boston Globe and The Associated Press.
She is the real deal. A single genre has never defined her career. Her delivery can have a hint of folk, country, blues, roots, gospel… Yet, when you hear the first few notes of a Kim Richey song you know you’re in for a great ride; warm, expressive, melodic songs. Her music never disappoints. – Arthur Bowman
https://kimrichey.com/
Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Ranger and the Re-Arrangers
Our perennial guest at Concerts in the Woods, Ranger and the Re-Arrangers never fail to dazzle an audience with their unique blend of swing standards, traditional European melodies, the music of Django Reinhardt, and Ranger’s unique originals.
Evoking the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Romani campsite with their version of Hot Club Swing, the heart of their sound is Ranger Sciacca’s sweet violin playing… his sense of melody and daring improvisations” (World Rhythm).
Always a great time at Concerts in the Woods when Ranger and the Re-Arrangers “swing” through. Don’t miss them!
Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Jenner Fox & Jeremy Elliott with Stephanie Walbon
There is something that happens inside a good song. A tootsie roll can take you back to your elementary school playground; a list of baby names becomes a prayer; the voice of a toothless refrigerator man reminds you to say “I love you.” Jenner Fox & Jeremy Elliott tell the stories of people and places with unparalleled compassion and respect. Their artful tone, poetry, and fluency on the guitar do something only the brave ones do: let us in.The duo collaborated on various touring and studio projects for years before formally assembling for an experimental cargo bicycle tour in 2022. It clicked. They shared a sensibility for deep listening, space, humor, and 50-mile bike days.
In February 2024, the duo will be releasing their critically acclaimed debut LP, “The Moon That Moves The Sea.” Elliott hails from the guitar mecca of Macon Georgia, and brings a wealth of blues, rock, bluegrass, country, and West African elements into his unique style of virtuoso playing.
Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Jean Lenke Jazz-Folk Trio
With a beautifully smooth and soulful voice, Pacific Northwest Jazz, Folk & Blues vocal artist Jean Lenke paints music in full color, with broad strokes and a free hand. As bandleader her approach to music is free spirited and bold, crossing boundaries and mixing genres, celebrating all the shades and hues life brings us here in the great Pacific Northwest! Whether performing as an intimate acoustic Duo or Trio, or with her 6-piece “Jean Therapy West Band”, Jean’s fresh approach to Jazz is influenced by an eclectic mix of mid-century Folk & Jazz-Rock Fusion ~ musical genres that span a lifetime, with universal appeal.Jean will be sharing favorite songs from the classic Jazz Standards catalogue as well as Folk & Fusion favorites by singer-songwriters Joni Mitchell, Jackson Brown, Lizz Wright, Ritchie Havens, Sandy Denny & more. It’s an eclectic mix reserved for her most very special concerts.
Come experience the magic!
http://www.jeantherapymusic.
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http://www.instagram.com/jeanl
2023
Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Mary Fahl (formerly of October Project) https://maryfahl.com/
Mary Fahl. The only word we can say is wow because if you know, you KNOW. Concerts in the Woods could not find a more fabulous artist to bring our amazing 2023 series to a beautiful close.
With “a voice for the gods that can transport listeners to other realms” (Boston Globe), Mary Fahl is an expressive, emotional singer/songwriter who first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-1990s NYC- based chamber-pop group October Project, a band known for their lush harmonies, sweeping melodies and Fahl’s unique and powerful vocals. After two records on Epic, the band disbanded, but Fahl had more freedom to pursue her own muse, whether that meant writing and recording songs for movies (including the theme for the Civil War epic “Gods and Generals”), singing arias and medieval Spanish songs for Sony Classical or releasing a unique album-length take on “Dark Side of the Moon”.
Mary’s latest CD, “Can’t Get It Out of My Head”, is a truly great album of other artists’ music, songs that got Mary’s attention early in her life, helping her find her own musical path in the process.
Says Fahl of the new record: “On top of all the madness that was happening in the world, I was grappling with the loss of my mother and sister this past year and was feeling completely rootless. In an effort to find an anchor, a link to the past, a sense of home, I began to immerse myself in the comfort of music from my youth. These were such essential songs for me… like old friends… my musical home in many ways. I fell in love with each of them at the quintessential coming-of-age moment when music goes straight into your heart with no filter and these songs became part of my musical DNA… I learned to play guitar with several of them – especially the early Neil Young songs. Most of these covers come from the first albums I ever bought using one of those Columbia House ‘get 12 free albums for a $1’ mail order programs. I played these records endlessly… and the lyrics on many of these songs still have a powerful resonance for me.”
We couldn’t be more thrilled/honored/stoked to welcome Mary Fahl to Concerts in the Woods and the Olympic Peninsula just as the holiday season begins. Kind of feels like an early gift!
Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Luke Bulla
A long-time member of Lyle Lovett’s Large Band, Luke Bulla has been singing and playing music most of his life. Touring with and singing in his family band from age four, Luke took up the fiddle at seven.
Over the course of the next few years, he won the National Fiddle Contest (in Weiser, Idaho) six times in his respective age categories. His seventh win came in the Grand Champion division at age sixteen, making him the youngest to have earned the title at the time. Entering Nashville’s Grand Master Fiddle Championship at age ten, Luke distinguished himself by being the youngest person to have made the top ten.
In the spring of 1999, Luke moved to Nashville to establish himself as a full time musician. He spent his early years in Tennessee playing fiddle in Ricky Skaggs’ band, Kentucky Thunder, which earned him his first Grammy Award.
More recently Luke has performed and/or recorded with Brandi Carlile, Jim Lauderdale, Darrell Scott, Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Edgar Meyer, Bela Fleck, Bryan Sutton, Kevin Costner & Modern West, Russ Barenberg Trio, Shawn Colvin, Tony Rice, Chris Thile, Peter Rowan, Patty Griffin, Glen Phillips, Rodney Crowell, and Earl Scruggs, to name a few.
In 2009, Luke released a solo EP featuring Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Aoife O’Donovan and more. That same year, Lyle Lovett asked Luke to join his Large Band, and he now tours full time in all of Lyle’s configurations.
In addition to violin, Luke plays guitar and mandolin, and sings and writes his own original songs.
Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. The Black Feathers
The Black Feathers make their welcome return to Concerts in the Woods on the heels of the release of “Where We Are”, their new album coming out Sept. 15th.
The duo, made up of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler, first became aware of the magic between them while collaborating on several musical projects, becoming The Black Feathers and life partners in 2012.
Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands. Their music quickly draws the interest of listeners, but it is the stage chemistry that will keep them riveted.
Having already built up a loyal following in the UK, The Black Feathers have been spreading their wings across the US. They have performed at Philadelphia Folk Festival, AmericanaFest, Juan de Fuca Festival, The Kate Wolf Festival, and Mile of Music.
This will be the second time The Black Feathers play Concerts in the Woods. Don’t miss them this time!
Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Uncle Bonsai
Imagine what might happen if Tim Burton and Edward Gorey hijacked the Andrews Sisters en route to a Stephen Sondheim festival with The Beatles and Tom Lehrer in the sidecar; you’d get Seattle super-harmonizers Uncle Bonsai. With just three voices and an acoustic guitar, Uncle Bonsai presents an often dizzying vocal array of intricate harmony. Their songs, dark and hilarious at times, just as often delight with moments of great insight and beauty. The trio aligns itself with the under-achiever, the dejected, the outsider, the black sheep. Densely-packed lyrics fly by in a whirr at times, and take a skewed stance on topics such as first-world problems, the creation of the universe, the afterlife, and, of course, holidays with the family. Uncle Bonsai’s acoustic folk-pop songs are almost one-act plays or short stories, resisting strict pop, folk, or singer-songwriter categories. Their songs focus on the passing of time, the passing of genes, and the passing of pets – the truth of everything seemingly buried somewhere under the family tree.
Now in its forty-second year, the group has nine recordings, a reversible/hard cover book for parents (and their kids), and recently premiered an all-new show, “Seven Sins, Seven Wonders, Seven Dwarfs,” featuring a 25-song song cycle. The group plans to do shows that integrate these songs into their regular material AND will also present the entire cycle in a series of shows in Fall, 2023.
Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Michael Fracasso
One of Austin TX’s finest songwriters on one bill: Michael Fracasso.
Big Top, the new-old Lucky Hound Music release from veteran singer-songwriter Michael Fracasso, is the opposite of what’s commonly referred to as a “grower.” Expertly produced by his fellow Austinite Charlie Sexton, who is probably picking guitar alongside Bob Dylan as you read this, Fracasso’s sweetly affecting voice and masterful songcraft have never sounded so vibrant. To say it another way, Big Top features 10 hook-filled gems that simply demand repeat listens.
Michael has a big life. Not only a musician, he’s also a proud father with a thriving cooking career that meshes nicely with his music, sometimes including innovative combined cooking/singing performances. In 2013 he released a book, Artist in the Kitchen: A Brief Autobiography in Food, detailing this lifelong passion, and his late-night feasts, prepared after gigs for an exclusive coterie of musicians and pals, have entered Austin’s lore.
Join us for a great autumn afternoon of music in Coyle.
Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Pino Noir with very special guest Ranger Sciacca (of Ranger and the Re-Arrangers)
Pino Noir is a red-hot electric gypsy jazz quartet, led by Los Angeles-born guitarist Luca Pino. This fiery quartet brings unique and inspired arrangements of music by Django Reinhardt, with unbridled sound and style. These young musicians expertly brew a cutting combination of bebop and swing, all the while maintaining an authentic identity in the gypsy jazz style of the 30’s and 40’s.
Luca has been play Django-inspired music since his high school days, taking his audiences on a musical journey that’s as joyful as it is soulful. Pono Noir’s show will be the perfect way to kick off the Fall 2023 segment of shows at Concerts in the Woods!
Local gypsy swing artist Ranger Sciacca, a frequent performer at Concerts in the Woods with his band The Re-Arrangers, will join Pino Noir to lend his considerable talents to their not-to-be-missed show.
Check out Luca’s Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/_lucapino_/?hl=en
Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Sofia Talvik
Growing up in Sweden, Sofia Talvik’s music has always had a special tint of her Scandinavian heritage – making her a favorite among music lovers – but her 16 month, and 37 state long tour, through the USA (in an RV) has moved her music closer to the Americana tradition.
Her adventures on the road spurred a lot of emotions, both those of triumph and joy, but also those of self doubt and defeat – all of which found their way into the songs of her 2015 album ”Big Sky Country”. Living like a musical nomad, moving from place to place, slowly but steadily building her audience through her heartfelt and personal performances she got to experience the USA in a way few people do. The people she met opened their homes and hearts to her and some of them even made it into her songs. But the new album is not a diary from her tour, it’s more of a storybook of emotions, new and old in which everyone can find their own place.
Sofia’s debut album Blue Moon was released in 2005 to much critical acclaim followed by Street of Dreams in 2007 which features a duet with indie pop icon Bernard Butler from British band Suede, released on her then newly formed record label Makaki Music. Continuing a steady pace of releasing albums Sofia released her album Jonestown, named after the tragic 1978 event in Jonestown, Gyuana, 2008, and was the first Swedish female artist to play the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago, that same year.
We’re very much looking forward to hosting Sofia at her Concerts in the Woods debut this September.
Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Jeremiah Johnson – OUTDOOR SHOW!
Time to rock out at Concerts in the Woods!
Born and raised in St. Louis, Jeremiah Johnson blends the sounds of the south, with Mississippi River blues and a touch of country flair. Emotionally charged blues rock, powered by the common man’s passion for life and all the struggles in-between. He is known for writing songs with meaning, a powerfully persuasive voice and master class musicianship.
Jeremiah Johnson is a 2022 Blues Music Award Nominee for the Best Blues Rock Album of the Year, “Unemployed Highly Annoyed”. Since signing with Ruf Records, Johnson has toured the US and performed nearly two hundred European shows and was a featured artist in the 2020 Ruf’s Blues Caravan. As a member of the Blues Caravan, Johnson was a featured artist on the Nov 2021 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise.
In 2023 Johnson has been focused on spreading out to every corner of the United States, with tours in the Northeast, South Central, Southeastern, Midwestern, Pacific Northwest, and Western United States.
Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Bluegrass Mini-Fest – OUTDOORS!
Come join us for a full day of music outdoors on the pavilion at Concerts in the Woods!
From 12 noon – 2 p.m., the musicians in the featured bands will be offering lessons and information about their respective instruments inside the Coyle Community Center. Donations requested.
Music starts at 2:30 p.m. Ferguson and Co. will play one set, followed by Me and The Boys playing two sets from 4 – 6 p.m.
Me and The Boys featuring Roger Ferguson, Terry Enyearts, Rick Meade, and Mick Nicholson has been rocking the acoustic stages around Puget Sound for over 15 years. Each member of the group is deserving of the “Me” status yet, as the name implies, nobody needs top billing. They just want to continue to make the great trad-grass and acoustic jazz/classic rock hybrid music that continues to bring them acclaim.
Ferguson and Co., a father-daughter bluegrass duo consisting of Roger and Kristen Ferguson, will open the mini-fest with strong harmonies and effortless acoustic interplay derived from their many years of playing music within the Ferguson family and out in the Puget Sound acoustic scene.
Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. The Musers – OUTDOOR Show (Weather Depending)
The Musers are “free range folk “ including Anita Bear Sandwina on banjolin, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar; Megan McLaughlin on guitar and mandolin; and Tom Kuhn on bass. Anita and Megan provide sister-like harmonies and award winning songs to audiences all over their Bay Area homeland. With Tom’s grounded percussive bass groove, The Musers uplift their crowds with foot stomping, high energy performances of original bluegrass, swing, blues, Appalachian, Irish, and sassy cover tunes. Their 4th full-length studio CD, Beautiful Mysteries, is out now!
Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Ash Devine
Ash Devine is an internationally touring award-winning singer-songwriter, Appalachian-style folk musician, song leader, teaching artist and humanitarian clown based in Asheville, North Carolina. Ash’s musical style spans several genres of contemporary folk and Americana, traditional Appalachian music, old time country, blues, and world music. Her concerts speak to a wide audience, incorporating original pieces with traditional music, cleverly improvised songs, and audience participation.
In 2015, Ash was musical director for the play “Esley: The Life and Music of Leslie Riddle” in which she also played the role of Maybelle Carter (of The Carter Family fame). Grammy artist David Holt describes Ash’s musical approach as “direct and authentic.”
Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Terry Robb
Terry Robb is hailed as a blues guitar virtuoso and one of the finest acoustic guitarists on the international scene. His signature fingerpicking style has earned him international acclaim from worldwide audiences, esteemed music critics and his distinguished peers. Incorporating elements from Delta blues, ragtime, country, swing and jazz, Robb has built a unique blues sound that has made him a legend in his prolific music career spanning four decades.
The multitude of awards Terry Robb has received speak to his seminal talent as a blues guitarist. Robb has been inducted into both the Oregon Music Hall of Fame and the Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame. He single-handedly defined the Muddy Award for Best Acoustic Guitar, winning the prize for 19 consecutive years from its inception in 1992. In 2011, the award was renamed the “Terry Robb” Acoustic Guitar Muddy Award to honor his landmark contributions to blues music. In 2017, he received the Muddy Award for Lifetime Achievement. And Robb’s latest album, Confessin’ My Dues, garnered him a 2020 Blues Music Award nomination for Acoustic Blues Album.
Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Claude Bourbon
Ready for a unique and talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Concerts in the Woods is excited to welcome back Claude Bourbon, known throughout Europe and America for his amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and classical stylings into uncharted territories.
Claude’s inimitable style incorporates all five digits on each hand dancing independently but in unison, plucking, picking and strumming at such speed and precision that his fingers often seem to melt into a blur. Thousands of people in the UK, Europe and USA have enjoyed listening to this virtuoso and for the majority of his audience it is an experience that compels them to return again and again to hear and watch him play, as his fingers lightly dance over the strings of his guitar and create a unique sound that is ’Claude’.
Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Ranger and the Re-Arrangers
We’re excited to welcome Ranger and the Re-Arrangers back to Concerts in the Woods. For good reason, their 2022 show was one of the best-attended and warmly received of last year’s concert series.
Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Romani campsite with their version of Hot Club Swing. “At the heart of their sound is Ranger’s sweet violin playing… his sense of melody and daring improvisations” (World Rhythm). The band’s repertoire includes swing standards, traditional European melodies, and the music of Django Reinhardt.
Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Two Crows For Comfort
Canadian folk-roots duo Two Crows for Comfort originally had no intentions of playing anything more than an open mic here and there, and went by a different name anytime they hit the stage. Fast forward a few years and Two Crows (Erin Corbin and Cory Sulyma) have unintentionally created something that seems to work. In December 2018 the duo released their debut full-length album, ‘17 Feet’, with back-to-back sold out shows at the Handsome Daughter in Winnipeg.
You can find their new album, ‘Show Me Light’ on all streaming platforms and Vinyl and CD copies are also available for purchase.
Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Kathryn Claire
With her violin and voice at the center of her music, Kathryn Claire weaves together stories and melodies rooted in her classical and traditional musical background while infusing each song and composition with an energy and electricity that is palpable. Her musicality and joy on stage is infectious. Honest and poetic writing, crystalline vocals, impassioned violin compositions, and an ability to move seamlessly across genres, are the hallmark of Kathryn Claire’s original and diverse sound.
Kathryn will be joined by Don Henson on piano and percussion and Sid Ditson on violin/viola. Both musicians have been recording, performing and touring with Kathryn Claire for many years and recorded on her full length album “Eastern Bound for Glory” which was released in February 2020. This trio has also toured in the Pacific Northwest for many years during the month of December sharing a seasonally themed show called “Winter Songs”. After a two year hiatus, the trio reunited in December 2022 for shows in the Pacific Northwest and released a corresponding EP titled “Winter Songs”.
Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. John “Greyhound” Maxwell
The Concerts in the Woods series is excited to kick off the 2023 season with Port Ludlow bluesman extraordinaire John “Greyhound Maxwell”. John’s warm baritone and unique approach to playing slide guitar and mandolin continues to enrapture audiences wherever he plays, from opening for blues icon Taj Mahal at a sold-out Chateau Ste. Michelle to rocking blues festivals all over the country. His previous shows here at Concerts in the Woods garnered rave reviews from the Coyle audience. We are pleased and honored to welcome back one of the finest talents on the Peninsula to kick the year off right.
https://johngreyhoundmaxwell.com/
Photo by Crystal Craig.
2022
Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. A Celtic Christmas Celebration with Cavort
Cavort will take you on a Yuletide Celtic journey of a few songs in Gaelic, some songs where they play the small pipes, lots of rousing instrumentals, and an assortment of fun Irish wassail songs. The result will make you click your heels in musical, holiday joy.
Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. The Debutones
The Debutones have a new CD, conceived and born during the pandemic, and are marking their 11-year band anniversary. Come celebrate with them!
The Debutones love digging up little-known songs with compelling stories and beautiful melodies––some country, some folk, and some bluegrass. They put their special spin on these gems–with their vocal virtuosity and dynamic instrumental arrangements–and their love and command of the
music come through in every song.
By 2011, Debby Nagusky and Don Share had been singing duets for over two decades when three of the Pacific Northwest’s finest musicians joined them, and they became the Debutones. Their repertoire has evolved to take advantage of each band members’ musical ideas and talents, making every song sparkle and pop. Adding to Debby and Don’s vocals and guitar work are Greg Glassman, vocals, bass, and guitar; Julian Smedley, vocals, violin, and viola; and Bob Knetzger, Dobro and banjo.
Now, the band is as solid as ever and ready to hit the stage again!
Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter
Lisa Lynne is a multi-instrumentalist and performer who has gained worldwide recognition for her original music featuring her Celtic Harp. She is widely acclaimed for composing memorable and heartwarming melodies on the Windham Hill/Sony music labels that have repeatedly placed in the Top 10 & Top 20 on the Billboard New age music charts. Lisa tours year round performing at large US festivals and performing art centers. Her work in Therapeutic music has gained recognition from NBC, CNN, Fox News Atlanta and numerous newspaper and magazine articles including Wall Street Journal. Lisa’s music is heard throughout the award winning PBS special “Alone in the Wilderness,” amongst many other soundtracks for commercial television and independent films. She performs regularly as a solo artist, with Aryeh Frankfurter, Patrick Ball, The New World String Project and the Windham Hill tours. She was recently named one of the 50 most inspiring women by Los Angeles Magazine.
Aryeh Frankfurter’s musical endeavors began at the age of three when he undertook classical training on the violin. His progress enabled him to study under various master violinists, including concert master of the Chicago Symphony He participated both as a violinist and violist in a series of chamber music ensembles under the tutelage of internationally renown cellist, Bonnie Hampton, pianist Nathan Schwartz, teachers at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the late violinist Ann Crowden of the Crowden School of music in Berkeley, CA. Aryeh’s musical development led him to explore various ethnic and international musical genres, particularly Celtic folk music. At the age of fifteen Aryeh was introduced to the Celtic harp, an instrument which has become the focal point of his musical inspiration and expression. Over the interceding years Aryeh taught himself to play a variety of instruments including electric violin, viola, cello, guitar, cittern, mandolin, lap dulcimer and hammered dulcimer, bowed and plucked psaltry, penny whistle, baroque flute, recorder, percussion and more recently the Swedish Nyckelharpa. He works full time as both a performer and audio engineer. He has 18 albums to his credit and two books. He tours full time as a solo artist, with Lisa Lynne, The New World String Project, Patrick Ball and the Windham Hill Winter Solstice Tours.
Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Jesse Terry
Connecticut-based Jesse Terry’s seventh album, When We Wander, is the first he wrote since becoming a parent. So it’s no surprise the family theme courses through many of its 12 songs. His music career has been a family project ever since he became a full-time touring artist a decade ago.
That was right around the time when Jesse met his wife Jess working on a cruise ship in the South Pacific. “As soon as we got back to the states, I proposed to her at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe in July 2010 and we packed up the car for the first tour right after that. We’ve been touring together full-time ever since.” Now with three-year-old Lily added to the clan, family is more important than ever to him, including the parental urge to love and protect. “If I were the moon, I’d light all of your back roads,” he sings in “If I Were The Moon”: “You wouldn’t need no headlights / I’d always be full.”
The life of a touring family inspired the album’s title track. “When we wander, when we wander / Don’t it feel like we’re finally found.” But in the face of the pandemic, he has found that “wandering is not just a literal thing. We’ve followed our hearts with so many decisions in 2020-2021, and have found that there are many ways to wander and be free and brave.”
The stage has been Jesse’s home for a decade. He plays around 150 shows a year, from Bonnaroo to the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the 30A Songwriters Festival to AmericanaFest. When the pandemic canceled concerts and delayed the album’s release, he pivoted to performing online and found a strong new connection to his fans, who had helped fund his albums all along. “My musical tribe has always been there for me,” he says with gratitude.
Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Peppino D’Agostino
A native of Italy, D’Agostino has made his considerable international mark as a musical artist on the guitar since he arrived in America 35 years ago. In 2017 Guitar Player listed him as one of the 50 transcendent superheroes of the acoustic guitar. The CD, “Every Step of The Way,” was awarded by Acoustic Guitar’s People’s Choice Awards with a Bronze medal for Best Acoustic Album of All Time. His signature Seagull acoustic guitar has been voted among the ten best signature guitars by Guitar Player magazine.
Peppino gives guitar workshops, master classes, and seminars worldwide. Top leading publishers such as Truefire, Alfred Publishing, Hal Leonard, and Acoustic Guitar Magazine Books have published his compositions and instructional methods.
Peppino and his wife Donna are the founders of the Music World Retreats, where they host music workshops across the globe and partner with some of today’s best instrumentalists and songwriters.
To date, Peppino has recorded 19 CD’s, performed in over thirty-five countries at international festivals and concert halls. He has shared the stage with such greats as Larry Carlton, Eric Johnson, Tommy Emmanuel, Leo Kottke, Martin Taylor, Roland Dyens, David Tanenbaum, and many more. D’Agostino’s 2020 release ‘Connexion’ was released by A-Train Entertainment.
Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Me and the Boys Outdoor Concert on the Grass!
Q: What do you get when you take three of the top bluegrass guitar pickers in the entire region – add four singers, a five-string upright bass, two mandolins, a fiddle, a dobro, and a five string banjo?
A: The acoustic quartet called Me & the Boys!
“Me & the Boys” featuring Roger Ferguson, Terry Enyeart, Rick Meade, and Mick Nicholson is a group from the Pacific Northwest rocking the acoustic stages around Puget Sound. An amazing group that, both instrumentally and vocally, fall in the category of over-kill! This little four piece can deliver the bluegrass goods from trad-grass to assorted genres e.g. classic rock and jazz – all with total ease – and on traditional acoustic instruments! Each member, with more than 30 yrs professional experience, is deserving of the “Me” status… Yet, as the name implies, nobody needs top billing. They just want to continue to make great music. https://www.facebook.com/Me-and-the-Boys-45131198563/
Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Great American Trainwreck *Outdoor Concert on the Grass!
(* Please bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets, but note that if it is raining at showtime, we will move the concert inside.)
Full of outlaw country, bluegrass, and northwest music you oughta know, Great American Trainwreck combines melodic riffs, thoughtful lyrics and heavenly harmonies to define their approach to traditional genres. Hailing from Seattle, the band formed in 2016 when Chuck Dunklin (guitar & mandolin) and Stephanie Ward (vocals & acoustic guitar) met in Chuck’s basement apartment to play cover songs by Alison Krauss and Emmylou Harris. The songwriting began and they were soon joined by the talents of Dave Bush (drums), Dan Rogers (bass), Andy Basinger (keys), and Judd Wasserman (guitar & vocals). No longer confined to the basement, they are currently working on their 3rd studio album while touring extensively through the Pacific Northwest.
Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Brittany Jean
Originally from West Chicago, IL, Brittany Jean is a folk singer/songwriter based in the Pacific Northwest, currently living in a little, apple town in Washington. Brittany’s style is rooted in the folk and Americana music she has loved all her life, and in one way or another, every song she sings is a love song.
During the past few years, Brittany’s performances have ventured farther and farther from home — opening for Three Dog Night’s sold out show at the City Winery in New York City, playing the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, performing at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas, taking on her first international tour on Vancouver Island, British Columbia… to name a few adventures!
Brittany has released five, full-length albums — all recorded in Nashville: Whispered Stories, Leavin’ Home, Wander With Me, All The Love, and Wintertide…
Saturday,
Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. The Black Feathers
The ability to write songs that are both modern and ancient is a rare thing. The product of an arcane art of weaving in traditional influences so thoroughly that they become the warp and weft of fresh creations.
The Black Feathers, made up of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler, are two such talents. They first became aware of the magic between them while collaborating on several musical projects, becoming The Black Feathers and life partners in 2012.
Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands.
Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Jean Lenke Trio
With a beautifully smooth and soulful voice, Jazz-Folk vocalist & bandleader Jean Lenke paints music in glorious full color, approaching her canvas with broad strokes and a free hand. Launching her musical career late in life, Jean’s music is influenced by an eclectic mix of genres that span generations. Having recently made her home in the Pacific Northwest, she celebrates all the shades and hues life brings to this wild & beautiful region.
Veteran Seattle-area musicians Dan Schwindt (guitar) and Keith Lowe (bass) will accompany Jean at Concerts in the Woods.
Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM Ben Rosenblum Trio
Award-winning New York City jazz pianist and accordionist Ben Rosenblum has been described as “mature beyond his years,” (Sea of Tranquility), an “impressive talent” (All About Jazz), who “caresses [the music] with the reverence it merits” (Downbeat Magazine). Since the release of his debut trio album, Instead (4 stars, Downbeat), Rosenblum has toured extensively with his trio and sextet throughout the United States, including multiple trips to the Northeast, Midwest, South and West Coast, as well as internationally in Canada, Europe and Japan. He was a featured soloist at Carnegie Hall’s Stern-Perelman Auditorium – with Reona Ito’s New York Harmonic Band – and has appeared at prestigious venues throughout the world, including at the Appel Room at Lincoln Center, Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Ravinia, Himawari-No-Sato Concert Hall in Yokohama, Bird’s Eye in Basel and the Library of Congress. Rosenblum’s second trio album in 2018, River City, was called “richly romantic” and “well-realized” by JAZZIZ Magazine, which featured the title track as part of their Best of Fall 2018 CD. Most recently, Rosenblum released his third album, Kites and Strings, which is the first to feature him on both piano and accordion alongside his new sextet, the Nebula Project. In 2020, the Nebula Project was voted runner-up for Best New Artist in JazzTimes’ Readers’ Poll. Rosenblum has been privileged to share the stage with many highly acclaimed jazz musicians, including extensive work with Curtis Lundy, Winard Harper, Deborah Davis and Chris Washburne, as well as appearances with Bobby Watson, Sean Jones, TS Monk, Warren Wolf, Eliot Zigmund, and many others. Rosenblum’s musical interests also extend beyond jazz to include work in numerous world music scenes, including musical styles from Brazil, Peru, Croatia, Bulgaria, India, Ireland, Jewish traditions and more. https://www.benrosenblummusic.com/
Ben Rosenblum on piano/accordion
Eduardo Belo on bass
Ben Zweig on drums
Saturday, April. 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers”
Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Romani campsite with their version of Hot Club Swing. “At the heart of their sound is Ranger’s sweet violin playing… his sense of melody and daring improvisations” (World Rhythm). The band’s repertoire includes swing standards, traditional European melodies, and the music of Django Reinhardt. https://rangerswings.com/
The band:
Ranger Sciacca – Violin
Dave Stewart – Mandolin and Vocals
Jeffrey Moose – Percussion and Vocals
Mike Sciacca – Rhythm Guitar
Mick Nicholson – Bass
2021
Saturday August 21, 2021 at 3:00 PM John “Greyhound” Maxwell
with Surprise Guest artist Jon Parry on fiddle.
– Outdoor Concert on the grass! *
John “Greyhound” Maxwell (guitar, mandolin, vocals) was voted the Washington Blues Society’s Best Acoustic Guitarist for 2017 and his newest recording represents the WBS at the 2019 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. His previous recording represented the Golden Gate Blues Society at the 2015 IBC and placed in the final five. John has opened shows for Taj Mahal and KebMo, Maria Muldaur, Ruthie Foster, Marcia Ball, Coco Montoya, David Lindley and others.
http://johngreyhoundmaxwell.com/
Music Samples: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRyl_zea_PBfxgPzWWazew
(Hosted by Joe McKinstry)
Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 at 3:00 PM Great American Trainwreck – Outdoor Concert on the grass!
Based out of Seattle, Washington, Great American Trainwreck was formed when a group of former bandmates and lifelong friends got together to share their passion for rootsy Americana. Their music blends southern rock, bluegrass, and classic country. Lyric-driven songs combined with melodic riffs and heavenly harmonies help to define their progressive approach to traditional genres. Their sophomore album is releasing November 2021.
(Hosted by Joe McKinstry)
Stephanie Ward – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Chuck Dunklin – Electric Tenor Guitar, Mandolin
Judd Wasserman – Vocals, Electric Guitar
Andy Basinger – Keys
Dan Rogers – Electric/Upright Bass
Dave Bush – Drums
Song samples at: https://gatrainwreck.com/music
Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 7:30 PM CARIBE STEEL BAND – Outdoor Concert on the grass!
Blending lively instrumental arrangements featuring Caribbean Steelpans (steel drums) and crowd-pleasing vocal songs, Caribe Steel Band will warm your soul and lift your spirits with the sounds of the Caribbean: reggae, calypso, soca, samba and even your favorite pop tunes – with an island twist!
(Hosted by Joe McKinstry)
Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 7:30 PM
Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Concert with two of the best!
Peppino D’Agostino, www.peppinodagostino.com
Samples: http://www.peppinodagostino.com/nine-white-kites-1
and
Gyan Riley, http://gyanriley.com/
Sample Tracks: http://gyanriley.com/music.html
2020
OUR REGRETS: We are so sorry that we were not able to present any of the wonderful musicians that we had lined up for 2020 in Coyle. The coronavirus pandemic has taken a terrible toll on live music and on the many talented musicians who depend on live concerts for their income. Please support them by watching their online performances and contributing any way you can. Thank you.
2019
Sunday November 17, 2019 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Don Alder
from Vancouver, Canada
Don Alder plays acoustic fingerstyle guitar with a passion that has quickly earned him a reputation as Vancouver’s “best kept little secret”. Don is a world-class fingerstyle guitarist with a “wow factor” that has let to multiple endorsement deals with major manufacturers and a collaboration with Greenfield guitars to produce a signature acoustic guitar- the “Don Alder G4” model.
Don currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His unique style of playing incorporates fingerpicking with simultaneous percussion on the soundboard to create a wall of sound. He is often referred to as sounding like a four piece band. Don’s music is his own unique weave of deeply textured melody and story. Lyrical and compelling, his original songs are notes of exploration – some passionate and haunting, some hard-driven, others light and teasing. In quiet pieces or pushing right to the edge, Don’s phenomenal fingerstyle playing and rich voice captivate.
www.donalder.com
Sunday November 3 2019 at 3:00 PM March to May
Seattle-based “orchestral folk” duo March to May makes the most beautiful music you’ve ever heard with a harp, a guitar and sometimes piano, plus rich vocal harmonies. Their haunting lyrics and mellifluous* melodies stay with you long after the show is over. Their sound has drawn comparisons to acts like The Civil Wars, Damien Rice, the Swell Season, and Robert Plant and Alison Krauss.
* mellifluous: (Adjective)
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
synonyms: sweet-sounding, dulcet, honeyed, mellow, soft, liquid, silvery, soothing, rich, smooth, euphonious, harmonious, tuneful, musical, sweet-flowing. Late 15th century: from late Latin mellifluus (from mel ‘honey’ + fluere ‘to flow’).
www.marchtomay.com
Beth Wesche – harp and vocals
Darren Guyaz – guitar, piano, & vocals
Official music videos:
If I Told You I Could Stay (2018) www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu4bBrpl-cU
Fifty Years (2017) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij7L64XY_gI
The Navigator (2016) – www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Jt3mnqJQo
Embers (2015) – www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKfubTm-qZk
Sunday Oct
ober 20, 2019 at 3:00 PM Cavort with Tami Curtis
Cameron St. Louis (Stahl) – Irish flute, vocals, whistles, and small pipes
Christine Traxler – fiddle
Tony Schuler – guitar
Tami Curtis – bodhran and vocal
Cavort unfurls heel-clicking Celtic songs and instrumentals, featuring flute, fiddle, guitar and bodhran. Goat, strings, and flutey things make this Celtic band! Our songs will launch you straight out of your seat and propel you to Ireland.
www.tamicurtismusic.com
Song samples at:: www.tamicurtismusic.com/cavort.html
Video: https://youtu.be/sR8zJSGQXlE
Saturday October 5, 2019 at 7:30 PM A Night of Blues Guita
Two great performers of slide guitar and Delta blues come together for a night of songs and tunes! – John Long and John “Greyhound” Maxwell
John Long – www.johnlongblues.com
John Long is an American country blues singer, fingerstyle guitarist, harmonica player and songwriter. He performs in a pre-war acoustic blues style, although his material is contemporary and mainly composed by Long and his elder brother. His mentor and inspiration was Homesick James. In the mid-1970s, Muddy Waters stated that Long was “the best young country blues artist playing today.” In 2017, Long was a nominee for a Blues Music Award in the ‘Acoustic Album’ category for his collection, Stand Your Ground. He had won the same award for his 2006 album, Lost & Found.
John Long – Music Samples: https://www.amazon.com/John-Long/e/B001LIERVS/ref=dp_byline_cont_music_1
John “Greyhound” Maxwell – www.slowlyiturnmusic.com
John “Greyhound” Maxwell (guitar, mandolin, vocals) was voted the Washington Blues Society’s Best Acoustic Guitarist for 2017 and his newest recording represents the WBS at the 2019 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. His previous recording represented the Golden Gate Blues Society at the 2015 IBC and placed in the final five. John has opened shows for Taj Mahal and KebMo, Maria Muldaur, Ruthie Foster, Marcia Ball, Coco Montoya, David Lindley and others.
John Maxwell – Music Samples: www.store.cdbaby.com/cd/johnmaxwell
Saturday September 21, 2019 at 7:30 PM Rupert Wates
www.rupertwatesmusic.com
Rupert Wates was born in London & studied at Oxford before moving to the US in 2006. The last time his West Coast tour brought him to Coyle was in 2012. He’s been busy writing new songs and performing across America and around the world ever since.
He was recognized as Artist of the Year 2016 by the International House Concert Network, a 2018 Finalist in the Kerrville New Folk Song Contest, Emerging Artist at Falconridge Folk Festival, 2018 and has accumulated more than 40 songwriting and performing awards.
His latest Discography:
Full Circle – January 2019
The Lights of Paris – November 2017
Colorado Mornings – March 2016
The Nightwatchers – June 2015
The Rank Outsiders Ball – March 2014
Song samples: https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/RupertWates
Video with song excerpts: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ5mX8-lA8g
Article in The Leader: www.ptleader.com/stories/rupert-wates-returns-to-his-roots,64910
Saturday September 7, 2019 at 7:30 PM Chris & Adam Carrol
A Texas Songwriter born and raised, Adam Carroll takes the events of ordinary lives and turns them into deeply moving, often humorous songs. He just released his 9th album, I Walked In Them Shoes, produced by Grammy Award winner Lloyd Maines, this April. The record has been getting great national radio play and rave reviews all over. He has written with or played shows with the likes of Robert Earl Keen, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Slaid Cleaves, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Todd Snider, Hayes Carll, James McMurtry, and a ton more. He has played most of the major listening rooms in the country including Club Passim, The Birchmere, The Southgate House, as well as performed on the main stage of the famed Kerrville Folk Festival. Over the last 20 years, Adam has regularly toured the US, Canada as well as Europe. Adam’s songwriting and style have gained him heaps of critical praise and a very passionate fan base throughout the years.
Joining Adam on this tour is his wife, Chris Carroll, with whom he just released their first duo album called Good Farmer (August 9, 2019), also produced by Maines. Chris is originally from Ontario Canada and since moving to Texas and marrying Adam, she has released her debut full-length LP, Trouble & Time. Chris’s style incorporates all of her many influences from straight country to Motown flavored R&B into an intriguing sound that is all her own. Every time she hits the stage she wins over the crowd and adds to her growing list of fans.
www.adamcarroll.com
www.chriscarrollsongs.com
Saturday August 17, 2019 at 7:30 PM Sister Speak with full band
Canadian songwriter Sherri Anne is the creative force behind Sister Speak’s moving live show and unique musical pallette that has afforded opening slots for Xavier Rudd, Chris Isaak and Air Supply among others. Through compelling vocals, rootsy yet gritty guitar stylings, and thought-provoking lyrics, Sister Speak has connected deeply with a diverse crowd of fans from around the globe. Whether performing solo or with her stellar backing band, this Taylor and D’addario sponsored-artist will surely captivate and mesmerize with her deep soul and groove-inspired music.
For this concert in Coyle, Sherri will have her full band with her:
Sherri Anne – Vocals, Guitar, Songwriter
Jacob Miranda Jr. – Bass Guitar
Stephen Haaker – Drums
Sarven Manguiat -Lead Guitar & Harmonies
www.sisterspeakmusic.com
Song samples at: https://soundcloud.com/sisterspeak
Note to anyone who bought a CD at this concert: Apparently on some of the CDs that were sold on the Weekend of August 17th the wrong band was recorded on the CDs with Sister Speak’s “The Stand” label. Please write to: goodies@sisterspeakmusic.com for a replacement. Sorry for the mixup. Thank you.
Saturday August 3, 2019 at 7:30 PM Silver Lake 66
Maria Francis and Jeff Overbo define modern Americana with Silver Lake 66. With a winning amalgamation of classic country, folk and blues, their songs have been hailed by numerous publications and radio stations. It’s no wonder, either, given their knack for authentic, heartstring-tugging songwriting, impeccable harmonies and ardent guitar-playing. Together, they perform outstanding roots-laden duets following in the footsteps of Americana greats from Lucinda Williams to The Civil Wars.
They will be returning to Coyle with a new album called Ragged Heart.
www.silverlake66.com
Videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z4FjvaoTqU
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsIqxmrXceQ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=APfWeyH5Sms
Saturday July 20, 2019 at 7:30 PM Jaspar Lepak Duo
“Jaspar Lepak’s crystalline voice and lyrical phrasing is a wonder, a beacon of true musicality.” ~ Tom May, River City Folk
Jaspar Lepak is a folk/Americana songwriter whose remarkable gift for melody is only surpassed by her poetry. A child of the Sonoran Desert, her songs are deeply influenced by the many places she has called home: Tucson, Minneapolis, Durban, and currently Seattle. Sweeping across landscapes with an emotional depth that is extraordinary, her lyrics expose a brave vulnerability while her clear, pure voice touches the heart. Jaspar is joined by her husband Kale Lepak on accordion and vocal harmony.
www.jasparlepak.com
Sound samples at: www.jasparlepak.com/music
Videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=88&v=W35JNp00U2U
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs80eTtryQA
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6ud2ppBDo0
Saturday July 6, 2019 at 7:30 PM Little Spirits
with Star Anna and Robert Roth
Star Anna formerly of the Seattle band Star Anna & the Laughing Dogs has teamed up with singer/songwriter/guitarist and manager of the Seattle band Truly, Robert Roth, to bring to life the Northwest Psychedelic Folk Duo called Little Spirits.
www.facebook.com/littlespiritsband
Song samples: https://littlespirits.bandcamp.com/releases
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeIffMiP4aQ
Sunday, June 30 ,2019, at 2:00 PM Square Dance on the Grass
We had great weather for our annual community square dance on the grass in front of the picnic shelter today. There was live music played by a group of musicians from Centrum’s “Festival of American Fiddle Tunes Workshop” held in Port Townsend every July. This was our 4th year in a row for dancing on the grass.
The band, the ‘Coyley Coyotes’ was assembled by John Hatton
Howie Meltzer – fiddle
Nancy Katz – bass, banjo
Terry Weiner – mandolin
John Hatton – guitar
Dave Thielk – caller
Refreshments were provided by the Coyle Women’s Club!
Saturday June 15, 2019 at 7:30 PM Jesse Loren Strickman
with Josh Michael accompanying on vocal harmony, light percussion and piano
on tour from the Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area singer-songwriter Jesse Loren Strickman is known for potent lyrics and powerfully minimal acoustic music. Annually touring the Pacific West Coast, he plays everywhere from intimate coffee shops to outdoor amphitheaters, singing about personal love and social change. He has opened for national and world acts such as Damien Jurado, Cake, the T Sisters and many more. Thoughtful lyrics combined with heart-on-your-sleeve singing, will have you captivated and leaning in closer.
www.jesselorenstrickman.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpTe6VyqD2M
Sunday, June 2, 2019, at 3:00 PM Searson (now a Trio)
Sisters Erin & Colleen Searson from Ontario are joined by Kian Byrne of Kansas City in high-energy Celtic-Folk songs on fiddles, piano, guitars, mandolin, gorgeous vocal harmonies, plus step dancing!
Searson has toured for well over a decade and have the confidence and drive to continue with their musical careers more than ever before. Sisters, Erin and Colleen Searson on tour from Ontario, Canada have developed their own original style of high energy fiddling, passionate vocals and step dancing. The sisters perform on a variety of instruments throughout their live show which includes Colleen on fiddle, vocals and Ottawa Valley Step Dancing while Erin performs on piano, vocals, Ottawa Valley Step Dancing and tenor guitar.
And for this tour the sisters will be joined by Kian Byrne (of Kansas City). Kian is a multi-instrumentalist (acoustic & electric guitars, bass, mandolin, fiddle, percussion) and singer songwriter. Formerly a member of The Elders, and heavily influenced by Celtic, reggae, soul and funk music, Kian rounds out our sound in a way that makes us sound bigger than your typical trio, and more eclectic than words can express. As always, there will be plenty of high energy fiddling, virtuosic piano playing, Ottawa Valley step dancing and gorgeous (sibling!) vocal harmonies.
www.searsonband.com
Sound samples at: www.searsonband.com/music
Saturday May 18, 2019 at 7:30 PM Combo Choro
Brazilian music with a fast and happy rhythm
Combo Choro is a Port Townsend band dedicated to playing choro* music which is the original music of Brazil. Acoustic music played with guitar mandolin, violin, flute and bass with occasional vocals, it is most often understood by Americans by the most famous song of the genre, Tico Tico. However choro music is much more than that, encompassing an enormous range of slow emotional pieces, fast tempos and an occasional waltz. While choro began in the 1800’s like jazz the music has evolved and been modernized.
Come hear the most beautiful music you’ve never heard before, the original music of Brazil, choro music.
*Choro (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʃoɾu], “cry” or “lament”), also popularly called chorinho (“little cry” or “little lament”), is an instrumental Brazilian popular music genre which originated in 19th century Rio de Janeiro. Despite its name, the music often has a fast and happy rhythm. It is characterized by virtuosity, improvisation and subtle modulations, and is full of syncopation and counterpoint. Choro is considered the first characteristically Brazilian genre of urban popular music.
5 piece band:
Al Bergstein – Mandolin
Dick Lynn – Guitar
Kindy Kemp – Flute
Brandi Ledford – Vibraphone and Pandeiro
Baila Dworsky – Bass and Vocals
Short sampler of two songs played by Combo Choro. First song is Brejeiro by Ernesto Nazareth (c 1918) and it fades into Eu Quero E Sossego by K-Ximbinho
https://soundcloud.com/mountainstone/combo-choro-sampler-1
www.facebook.com/combochoro
Saturday May 4, 2019 at 7:30 PM Jonathan Doyle Swing Trio
Jonathan Doyle on saxophone
Noah Hocker on trumpet
Jake Sanders on guitar
Jonathan briefly attended Depaul’s School of Music in Chicago, where he studied under Mark Colby and Susan Cook. He left school to pursue a full time career in music during the neo-swing movement of the mid-90s, playing with the Mighty Blue Kings and then the Four Charms. He has also worked with Chicago’s emerging improvisers such as Josh Berman, Jason Adasiewicz, and Design Flaw, and developed an interest in country blues and jug band music playing with the Wabash Jug Band. In 2004, Mr. Doyle moved to Austin to pursue his love of acoustic and roots music afresh. After a brief stint with the Asylum Street Spankers, he went on to freelance in Central Texas’ vibrant traditional jazz, swing, and western swing scene, playing with well-established acts such as Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel, and the Jim Cullum Jazz Band, as well being a part of many fine local bands such as Thrift Set Orchestra, Albanie & her Fellas, Stan Smith and the Jazz Pharaohs, Aunt Ruby’s Sweet Jazz Babies, East Side Dandies, White Ghost Shivers, Whit Smith’s Hot Jazz Caravan, The Giant Three and his own projects The Jonathan Doyle Quintet / Swingtet. His time in New Orleans introduced him to the hot jazz and traditional blues band, Tuba Skinny. And his connection to Chicago led to playing with the amazing Fat Babies as well as guitar maestro, Joel Paterson. More recently he has started performing with Naomi & Her Handsome Devils and Hal Smith’s Swing Central and the Casey MacGill Orchestra!
Clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and arranger Jonathan Doyle lives in Port Townsend now. He still spends time in Chicago, Austin TX, and on the road.
www.jonathandoylemusic.com
Sound samples at: www.jonathandoylemusic.com/too-hot-for-socks
Saturday April 20, 2019 at 7:30 PM Claude Bourbon
www.claudebourbon.org
This internationally known guitarist returned to Coyle because so many of our audience requested it. Claude Bourbon’s distinctive guitar style is amazing to watch as he creates the most beautiful sounds with a blend of finger picking, plucking and strumming in rapid succession. Plus his deep voice and French accent lend an element of mystery and foreign intrigue to his songs.
http://musiccommunityresources.com/MP3s/LeProchainTrain-ClaudeBourbon.mp3
http://musiccommunityresources.com/MP3s/TurkishMarch-ClaudeBourbon.mp3
http://musiccommunityresources.com/MP3s/Claude’sLullaby-ClaudeBourbon.mp3
http://musiccommunityresources.com/MP3s/Whirlwind-ClaudeBourbon.mp3
The Gossamer Strings
Saturday April 6, 2019 at 7:30 PM
www.gossamerstrings.com
The Gossamer Strings is a folk music duo from Eugene, Oregon with rich harmonies over beautiful instrumentation on guitar, banjo and mandolin. Haunting original songwriting by Kyle McGonegle and Liat Tova Lis. They unravel a new story in each song with clear and heartfelt emotion and voice. This close pair breathes together, not just in their harmonies, but also through their instruments. Don’t miss a chance to see Gossamer Strings live; Kyle and Liat invite you into their world with warm conversation like old friends.
Sound samples at: www.gossamerstrings.com/music
Sunday March 17, 2019 at 3:00 PM Uncle Bonsai
Imagine what might happen if Tim Burton hijacked the Andrews Sisters en route to a Stephen Sondheim festival with The Beatles and Tom Lehrer in the sidecar; you’d get Seattle super-harmonizers Uncle Bonsai. With just three voices and an acoustic Uncle Bonsai guitar, Uncle Bonsai presents an often dizzying vocal array of intricate harmony. Their songs, dark and hilarious at times, just as often delight with moments of great insight and beauty. The trio aligns itself with the under-achiever, the dejected, the outsider, the black sheep. Densely-packed lyrics fly by in a whirr at times, and take a skewed stance on topics such as first-world problems, the creation of the universe, the afterlife, and, of course, holidays with the family. Uncle Bonsai’s acoustic folk-pop songs are almost one-act plays or short stories, resisting strict pop, folk, or singer-songwriter categories. Their songs focus on the passing of time, the passing of genes, and the passing of pets – the truth of everything seemingly buried somewhere under the family tree.
www.unclebonsai.com
Videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxHjjkQjvws
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCOAnq6eADM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9v18Y7LxGo
Sunday March 3, 2019 at 3:00 PM Lisa Sanders Band
a powerhouse duo with harmony singer Karen “Brown Sugar” Hayes
Lisa Sanders is an electrifying harmonizer. Her heartfelt songs are genuine with deep meaning and conviction. A musical style that can only be described as a soulful country blues, her genres include folk pop, gospel, rock and jazz. Writing, singing and producing from her heart in nearly every genre for over three decades, Sanders continues to make an impact in the musical world.
Lisa Sanders and Karen “Brown Sugar” Hayes are a pair of electrifying, bodacious, harmonizing singers of genuine heartfelt songs. This country-bluesy duo have been performing there unique style of music for over ten years to enthusiastic fans across America.
www.lisasanders.com
Sunday February 17, 2019 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers
high energy blues
The Love Dealers are a fun, high energy, swampy mix of blues, funk and R&B.
www.micheledamourandthelovedealers.com
The band:
Michele D’Amour – lead vocals and songwriter
Patrick McDanel – bass and backing vocals
Jeff Cornell – guitar
Chris Lucier – drums
Song samples at: www.reverbnation.com/micheledamourandthelovedealers/songs
Sunday January 20, 2019 at 3:00 PM Matinée The Debutones
The Debutones excel at bringing to light hidden gems of acoustic roots-based songs with compelling stories and beautiful melodies––some country, some folk, and some bluegrass. The ‘Tones’ love and command of the music they play come through in every song, delivered with their signature vocal harmonies and stellar instrumentals.
Debby Nagusky and Don Share had been singing duets for over two decades when three of the Pacific Northwest’s finest musicians joined them, and they became the Debutones. Their repertoire took on an entirely new feel, with these three’s musical ideas and instrumental and vocal virtuosity giving the songs new life, depth, and intensity. Adding to Debby and Don’s vocals and guitar work are Greg Glassman, vocals and bass; Julian Smedley, vocals, violin, and viola; and Bob Knetzger, Dobro and banjo.
www.debutones.com
Sunday January 13, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Ranger & the ‘Re-Arrangers’
Seattle Gypsy jazz band Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Gypsy campsite with their unique twist on Gypsy jazz. “At the heart of their sound is Ranger Sciacca’s sweet violin playing… his sense of melody and daring improvisations” (World Rhythm Webzine). The band’s repertoire includes swing standards, traditional Gypsy melodies, the music of Django Reinhardt, and Ranger Sciacca’s unique originals.
Ranger Sciacca — Violin
Dave Stewart — Mandolin and Vocals
Jeffrey Moose — Percussion and Vocals
Neil Conaty — Upright Bass
Mike Sciacca — Rhythm Guitar
www.rangerswings.com
2018
Sunday December 16, 2018 at 3:00 PM Kathryn Claire
Kathryn Claire has spent years cultivating her own style and approach to music as a violinist, guitar player, singer, and songwriter. Strong fundamentals from her classical and traditional music background combined with improvisation has made her a favorite at venues, festivals and institutions around the world. She has toured and performed extensively in the US, Japan, India, Holland, Belgium and France.
Kathryn Claire is thrilled to return to Coyle for a concert with longtime friend and collaborator Don Henson on piano and percussion. Kathryn has created a show of winter songs. This program is inspired by the season with music to honor the shortest days and longest nights. Weaving together songs, instrumentals, traditional and original music and a few covers, Kathryn Claire invites the audience to join together in celebration of the season.
www.kathrynclairemusic.com
Sunday December 2, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Squirrel Butter
Squirrel Butter, husband and wife duo of Charlie Beck & Charmaine Slaven, started performing together after meeting at a music festival in 2005. Sharing a deep love of traditional music, they explore the genres of old-time, early bluegrass, blues, country, & cajun while adding their unique perspective to these traditions and threading these influences into their original compositions. Multi-instrumentalists, they play banjo, guitar, fiddle, steel guitar, step-dance, and sing in harmony. Occasionally, Squirrel Butter appears with guest musicians to form a trio or quartet. Currently both members of honky tonk project, The Lucky Shots, and were also half of venerable string band, The Tallboys. They are anchors of the old-time music, honky-tonk, & square dance communities in the Pacific NW and beyond.
www.squirrelbutter.com
Sound samples at:
https://soundcloud.com/squirrelbutter
Sunday November 18, 2018 at 3:00 PM Matinée
The Honey Whiskey Trio
Los Angeles based Honey Whiskey Trio tells stories through song and stomp, highlighting the musical traditions of American Folk Music.
Alumni of the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach, Courtney, Ann Louise & Christina began singing together in each other’s living rooms as an emotional and musical release. In 2013, after seeing the impact of their music on the contemporary A cappella community, these sisters in song solidified their style as American Folk and picked up instruments to further enhance their vocally driven sound.
Today their passion for music education, community outreach, and singing unapologetically continues to drive them. They create, arrange, and explore music from the front porches, music halls, and hymn books of early America, sharing it with students, adults, and life-long music lovers across the United States.
www.honeywhiskeytrio.com
VIDEOS:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=65jlYsXWNEQ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-JXDpPl-p4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v93P2J-yYE
Sunday November 4, 2018 at 3:00 PM Slipshod
Matt Snook (dobro and banjo) and Steve Blanchard (guitar and mandolin) formed Slipshod in 2012 out of a common background of playing Bluegrass music. Now, as a duo, they have incorporated music from Gordon Lightfoot, Norman Blake, Simon and Garfunkel, Tim O’Brien, and more. They play a mix of originals, familiar melodies and dynamic instrumentals. Their harmonies and unique vocal interpretations add to their precise instrumental talents. Audiences all around the Northwest enjoy this band’s humor and energetic musical style.
www.slipshodmusic.net
Sunday October 21, 2018 a Matinee show starting at 3:00 PM
Almost Blue, based in Olympia, Washington, is Joanne Green on vocals and Brendon Keenan on guitar. They perform jazz standards, tunes from the Great American Songbook, blues, and Latin. Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra are strong influences on the material, which includes among others songs of Ellington, Gershwin, Porter, and Rodgers and Hart. (And one Patsy Cline song written by Willie Nelson).
Joanne has been singing professionally for many years. In Boston and New Hampshire she sang in blues and R&B bands, and rock-and-roll cover and wedding bands. Also a pianist since age 5, Joanne has been described as a warm and emotional singer with a rich voice who helps the audience feel the song in a deep way.
Brendon is an accomplished jazz guitarist from Glasgow, Scotland. He has performed with innumerable groups in the US and Europe in a wide variety of styles, including big band, straight-ahead jazz, Latin jazz, salsa, funk, blues, rock, and traditional Celtic music.
www.facebook.com/Almost-Blue-790270581048424
Saturday October 6, 2018 at 7:30 PM Sky in the Road
Rahmana Wiest – East Indian harmonium (reed-organ)
Dan Rhiger – guitar, bouzouoki
Olivia Duffy – mandolin, fiddle
Maria Olaya – guitar, box drum
– performing music and songs from around the world with the sounds of Roma (gypsy) folk music from Romania, Klezmer, Russian and South American music.
Daniel Rhiger and Rahmana Wiest have assembled four of the best talents in Portland to build a unique multi-instrument and multi-voice folk group. You are going to love the full sound and pleasing harmonies that they have created.
Sky in the Road has released several CDs including, “Time Travels”, “Celtic Gypsy”, “Where Everything is Music” and their debut, “Sky in the Road”. Their recordings have received airplay in major markets such as Boston, San Francisco and Portland and on numerous college radio stations nationwide.
www.skyintheroad.com
Song samples at: www.reverbnation.com/skyintheroad/songs
Saturday September 15, 2018 at 7:30 PM Curtis and Loretta
On tour from Minnesota
Curtis & Loretta’s music comes straight from the heart. The husband and wife duo’s extraordinary harmonies and proficiency on a parade of stringed instruments create an alluring frame for their poignant original songs, and carefully chosen traditional pieces from the British Isles, America, and beyond. The current menagerie includes Celtic harp, mandocello, mandolin, guitars, clawhammer banjo, and National steel ukulele, plus a bit of kazoo, harmonica, and shakers.
www.curtisandloretta.com
Saturday September 1, 2018 at 7:30 PM Mark Pearson
Mark Pearson got his professional start with The Brothers Four in 1969. He began singing with Mike McCoy when they met at the University of Washington in 1965. Through the years Pearson has continued to develop an individual style both as a singer and as a songwriter.
www.markpearsonmusic.com
Hear samples from his latest album, Gratitude, Grit, and Grace (2017) at:
www.amazon.com/Gratitude-Grit-Grace-Mark-Pearson/dp/B073Q81X5C
Saturday August 18, 2018 at 7:30 PM Sister Speak
Canadian songwriter Sherri Anne is the creative force behind Sister Speak’s moving live show and unique musical pallet that has afforded opening slots for Xavier Rudd, Chris Isaak and Air Supply among others. Through compelling vocals, rootsy yet gritty guitar stylings, and thought-provoking lyrics, Sister Speak has connected deeply with a diverse crowd of fans from around the globe. Whether performing solo or with her stellar backing band, this Taylor and D’addario sponsored-artist will surely captivate and mesmerize with her deep soul and groove-inspired music.
For this concert in Coyle, the configuration was a duo with the folk-rock sound of two guitars and two voices as she will be joined by Sarven Manguiat (lead guitar/harmonies) from Long Beach, California.
www.sisterspeakmusic.com
Song samples at: https://soundcloud.com/sisterspeak
Saturday August 4, 2018 at 7:30 PM Missy Andersen
Born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in New York City, multiple award nominee, Missy Andersen is a dynamic and one-of-a-kind soul blues singer. Her sophomore album, In the Moment, received great reviews and ended the year on Living Blues Top 50 of 2014. She and her guitar player/bandleader/husband, Heine, maintain a busy schedule performing with her band and as a duo. The tenacious twosome’s music is noted as displaying “a musical maturity that is as entertaining as it is compelling” by PBS Australia and “the real deal” by Washington Blues Society.
A nominee of the prestigious Blues Music Awards for Soul Blues Female Artist in 2015 and 2016 as well as two-time Blues Blast Music Awards nominee, Missy was voted Best New Artist-Female in 2009 by Real Blues Magazine and her self-titled CD, Missy Andersen, also won Best Debut Album-Female that same year.
www.missyandersen.com
Saturday July 21, 2018 at 7:30 PM Andre Feriante
Andre Feriante is an internationally recognized, award-winning guitarist. He had the privilege of studying with the great Andrés Segovia in a Madrid master class in the 1980s and has gone on to compose for guitar and create his own sound on multiple instruments, including the ukulele, banjo, harp guitar and the charango.
www.andreferiante.com
Video sample at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DIktpuXq70
Sunday July 15, 2018 at 3:00 PM Cello Mania
Cello Mania is a group of advanced cello students and adult cellists whose love of the instrument has brought them together. Priscilla Jones organizes the group.
Listen to the rich, dark, vibrating sound of multiple cellos playing folk, classical and popular pieces. It’s a unique sound and an opportunity for the audience to hear what a cello combo sounds like.
Priscilla Jones – Bainbridge
Taekyung Hill – Port Orchard
Peggy Thurston – Indianola
Sandy Kienholz – Poulsbo
Juliette Johnson – Bremerton
Nora Sawyer – Poulsbo
Priscilla Jones: celloisland85@gmail.com
Saturday July 7, 2018 at 2:00 PM Outdoor Concert / Dance
Caribe Steel Band
Blending lively instrumental arrangements featuring Caribbean Steel Pans and crowd-pleasing vocal songs, Caribe will warm your soul and lift your spirits with the sounds of the Caribbean: reggae, calypso, soca, samba and even your favorite pop tunes – with an island twist!
With:
Angie Tabor – steel pans, vocals
John Sanders – electric bass guitar
Tor Brandes.- traditional drum kit band
www.caribesteelband.com
Steel pans (steel drums) were originally created on the Caribbean island of Trinidad in the 1930s. Players discovered that 55-gallon oil drums abandoned there during World War II provided an ideal metal to make into musical instruments. These used oil drums were skillfully hammered and carefully tuned to produce exact tones. Each Pan or Set of Pans can be hammered to create a full chromatic range of notes and can produce just about any type of music. Today’s pans are created out of specialized steel but are still hammered into shape to produce that distinctive “Caribbean” sound.
Sound samples at: www.caribesteelband.com/caribbean
Sunday July 1, 2018 from 2:00 -4:00 PM Square Dance on the Grass
We are planning to host another community square dance on the grass in front of the picnic shelter again on the 4th of July Weekend. There will be live music played by a group of musicians from Centrum’s “Festival of American Fiddle Tunes Workshop” held in Port Townsend every July. This will be the 3rd year in a row. Let’s do it again!
The band, the ‘Coyley Coyotes’
assembled by John Hatton
Saturday June 9, 2018 at 7:30 PM March to May
Seattle-based “orchestral folk” duo March to May makes the most beautiful music you’ve ever heard with a harp, a guitar and sometimes piano, plus rich vocal harmonies. Their haunting lyrics and mellifluous* melodies stay with you long after the show is over. Their sound has drawn comparisons to acts like The Civil Wars, Damien Rice, the Swell Season, and Robert Plant and Alison Krauss.
* mellifluous: (Adjective)
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
synonyms: sweet-sounding, dulcet, honeyed, mellow, soft, liquid, silvery, soothing, rich, smooth, euphonious, harmonious, tuneful, musical, sweet-flowing. Late 15th century: from late Latin mellifluus (from mel ‘honey’ + fluere ‘to flow’).
www.marchtomay.com
Beth Wesche – harp and vocals
Darren Guyaz – guitar, piano, & vocals
Official music videos:
If I Told You I Could Stay (2018) www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu4bBrpl-cU
Fifty Years (2017) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij7L64XY_gI
The Navigator (2016) – www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Jt3mnqJQo
Embers (2015) – www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKfubTm-qZk
Saturday June 2, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Ted Brancato Jazz Trio – www.tedbrancato.com
Jazz pianist Ted Brancato is a musician with four decades of experience in the music business. Since his early days, growing up in Seattle, WA, Ted has been actively performing, composing, arranging and recording music. Ted has performed and recorded with Houston Person, Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Milt Jackson, Ernestine Anderson and Paquito D’Rivera among others.
After 30+ years of working in the New York City area, Ted released his first solo album in 2013 entitled The Next Step (Origin Records 82649). The album contains 14 originals that span a stylistic palette from straight-ahead jazz to rhythm and blues and feature the artistry of Ron Carter on bass, Terry Silverlight on drums, and Matt Langley on sax. Ted’s second album entitled Bicoastal (2017) contains 12 exciting new originals played by master musicians Lou Marini on sax, Lee Finkelstein on drums, Gregory Jones on bass, and Ben Williams on Trombone. Four songs on Bicoastal feature Ted’s newly honed skills as a vocalist!
The trio:
Ted Brancato – keys, vocalist
Chuck Deardorf – bassist extraordinaire ( www.chuckdeardorf.com)
Mark Ivester – percussionist fantastique from The Next Step and Bicoastal
(http://originarts.com/artists/artist.php?Artist_ID=87)
Sound samples at: www.tedbrancato.com/music
Sunday May 27, 2018 at 7:30 PM – New Zealand Singer, Mel Parsons
Award-winning singer songwriter Mel Parsons is well recognized as one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars. Parsons has just released her third full length album ‘Drylands’ to critical acclaim, returning triumphant from a 23-date headline tour of NZ, following performances at WOMAD, Woodford Folk Festival (AU), Folk Alliance International (US), and Byron Bay Bluesfest this summer. Since it’s April release ’Drylands’ has spent 32 weeks in the IMNZ album charts, peaking at No.2. Parsons is an engaging performer with a natural emotive voice that allows the listener to become part of the story. Her unique style simmers somewhere between indie/folk and alt/country, and her shows are as memorable for the spine tingling songs as for Parsons’ dry banter delivery in between.
www.melparsons.com
Hear song samples at: www.melparsons.com/listen
Saturday May 19, 2018 at 7:30 PM Silver Lake 66
Maria Francis and Jeff Overbo define modern Americana with Silver Lake 66. With a winning amalgamation of classic country, folk and blues, their songs have been hailed by numerous publications and radio stations. It’s no wonder, either, given their knack for authentic, heartstring-tugging songwriting, impeccable harmonies and ardent guitar-playing. Together, they perform outstanding roots-laden duets following in the footsteps of Americana greats from Lucinda Williams to The Civil Wars.
www.silverlake66.com
Videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z4FjvaoTqU
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsIqxmrXceQ
www.youtube.com/watch?v=APfWeyH5Sms
Saturday April 21, 2018 at 7:30 PM Bryan Bowers
“Master of the Autoharp, Singer/Songwriter/Storyteller”
Born in Yorktown, Virginia, Bryan Bowers was raised in New Bohemia near Petersburg of the Civil War’s Battle Of The Crater fame. As a child, Bowers would tag along with the field workers and gandy dancers and learned to sing old call-and-answer songs. Bowers recalls, “The music I heard while working in the fields was mesmerizing. And, I’d see the gandy dancers coming down the tracks, setting the rails and getting their ties straight. You’ve heard that song `Whup Boys, Can’t you line ’em?, Chack a lack.’ Whup Boys, can’t you line ’em? was the call the leader would sing. Chack a lack was the bounce- back of the hammer after falling on the pin. I just thought that music was something that everyone did. It was years later that I realized what I’d been raised around.”
For over five decades, Bryan Bowers has been to the autoharp what Earl Scruggs was to the five-string banjo. He presents instrumental virtuosity combined with warmth, eloquence, expression and professionalism.
www.somagency.com/bryan-bowers
Saturday April 7, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Tim Bertch, Guitarist Extraordinaire
www.timbertsch.com
Tim Bertsch is truly a professional musician who has mastered and combined many styles on this versatile instrument. He is very pleasing to hear and to watch. So be prepared for an evening of extraordinary guitar music from an expert guitarist/harp guitarist who can switch between jazz, flamenco, classical, blues and gypsy music.
Plus he can do magic on a rare harp guitar that blends the sounds of two instruments.
Music Samples at: https://soundcloud.com/timbertsch
Sunday March 18, 2018 at 3:00 PM – Matinée
Scott Cossu on Piano
plus guitar accompaniment by Lonnie Mardis
www.scottcossu.com / www.lonniemardis.com
Scott Cossu is an internationally known composer, pianist and recording artist. Scott was up front when New Age was just beginning over 30 years ago. He was one of the first Windham Hill Artists to join with founder Will Ackerman and Alex de Grassi, in their new label out of Palo Alto, California. Scott signed onto the label the same day as Michael Hedges and they both joined George Winston who was just new to the label himself. In those early days, Scott toured with his label mates as they forged the way for the many artists that would follow in that genre.
Lonnie Mardis has lead many ensembles and bands with a variety of styles including jazz, swing, rock, blues, and classical. He has played with many renowned artists including Bobby Shew, Roger Fischer, and Pete Christlieb, as well as performed as the opening act for Maynard Ferguson. In addition, he has been a composer/arranger for Sunhawk Music, the 25th Army Band and short film scores. Most recently he has contracted with Jazzman’s Cafe’s and the Retail Brand Group to compose jazz music to be played and purchased in the restaurants. His About the Day CD is his first toward this venture. He is currently the music director for the Seattle Central Jazz Orchestra and the Federal Way Symphony Swing Band, while continuing to perform throughout the Northwest.
Sunday March 4, 2018 at 3:00 PM Matinée The Debutones
The Debutones excel at bringing to light hidden gems of acoustic roots-based songs with compelling stories and beautiful melodies––some country, some folk, and some bluegrass. The ‘Tones’ love and command of the music they play come through in every song, delivered with their signature vocal harmonies and stellar instrumentals.
Debby Nagusky and Don Share had been singing duets for over two decades when three of the Pacific Northwest’s finest musicians joined them, and they became the Debutones. Their repertoire took on an entirely new feel, with these three’s musical ideas and instrumental and vocal virtuosity giving the songs new life, depth, and intensity. Adding to Debby and Don’s vocals and guitar work are Greg Glassman, vocals and bass; Julian Smedley, vocals, violin, and viola; and Bob Knetzger, Dobro and banjo.
www.debutones.com
Sunday February 18, 2018 at 3:00 PM Matinée
The Gossamer Strings
www.gossamerstrings.com
The Gossamer Strings is a folk music duo from Eugene, Oregon with rich harmonies over beautiful instrumentation on guitar, banjo and mandolin. Haunting original songwriting by Kyle McGonegle and Liat Tova Lis. They unravel a new story in each song with clear and heartfelt emotion and voice. This close pair breathes together, not just in their harmonies, but also through their instruments. Don’t miss a chance to see Gossamer Strings live; Kyle and Liat invite you into their world with warm conversation like old friends.
Sound samples at: www.gossamerstrings.com/music
Music Videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=RzIa8aw-9kw
www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=ggZcn1LVB2c
www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=9aKpb8LVTQM
Sunday February 11, 2018 at 3:00 PM Matinee
Spencer & Rains
Tricia Spencer and Howard Rains are known for their twin fiddle harmony, which is a product of the influence of midwestern Scandinavian fiddlers Tricia heard as a child. At the same time, Howard’s distinct repertoire reintroduces listeners to the pre-contest styles of Texas fiddling. That same sense of harmony is in their vocals, as well, which they pull from all manner of American folk music. Both multi-instrumentalists, this husband and wife duo are steeped in tradition and are dedicated to the preservation, performance, and teaching of old time music.
www.spencerandrains.com
Sound samples at: https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/SpencerRains
Sunday January 21, 2018 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Hollis Peach
Hollis Peach weaves evocative, somewhat mischievous and somewhat enigmatic stories in the American vernacular of song and story. This unassuming, yet highly original duo is currently touring in promotion of their debut release, “Sometimes We Feel the Same”. Founding members of the rootsy folk orchestra Patchy Sanders, songwriter and guitarist, Dan Sherrill along with his singing partner, Jacqui Aubert, create a finely nuanced musical pairing.
www.hollispeach.com
Song samples at: https://soundcloud.com/hollispeach
Sunday January 7, 2018 at 3:00 PM Matinée Ranger & the ‘Re-Arrangers’
Seattle Gypsy jazz band Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Gypsy campsite with their unique twist on Gypsy jazz. “At the heart of their sound is Ranger Sciacca’s sweet violin playing… his sense of melody and daring improvisations” (World Rhythm Webzine). The band’s repertoire includes swing standards, traditional Gypsy melodies, the music of Django Reinhardt, and Ranger Sciacca’s unique originals.
Ranger Sciacca — Violin
Mike Sciacca — Rhythm Guitar
Neil Conaty– Bass
Jeffrey Mosse — Percussion
Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews — clarinet and piano
www.rangerswings.com
2017
Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 3:00 PM Matinée Eric Lambert
Eric Lambert impresses audiences with his original elixir of feel-good Americana infused with bluegrass, blues, rock, & soul. His authentic sound is an eclectic blend that knows no boundaries. A 2015 Chicago Music Awards winner, Eric is well-regarded for his enthusiasm, visible joy, earthy voice, and precision licks.
Renowned as a flatpicking guitarist, Lambert fronted the Henhouse Prowlers band for several years. Currently, Lambert performs solo as well as teamed up with other stellar musicians—he’s a standout crowd-pleaser.
His creative output reflects the diversity of his influences, namely: Doc Watson, Tony Rice, Clarence White, Bill Monroe, Norman Blake, B.B. King, Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, The Allman Brothers, and Robert Johnson. But Eric’s music is distinctive, a crowd-pleasing blend of pure American music.
Dan Rogers accompanied Eric on bass.
www.ericlambert.com
video: www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=79&v=ETSmlzsGfcg
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Sunday December 3, 2017 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Jaspar Lepak
Jaspar Lepak is a folk/Americana songwriter whose remarkable gift for melody is only surpassed by her poetry. A child of the Sonoran Desert, her songs are deeply influenced by the many places she has called home: Tucson, Minneapolis, Durban, and currently Seattle. Sweeping across landscapes with an emotional depth that is extraordinary, her lyrics expose a brave vulnerability while her clear, pure voice touches the heart. She is currently performing a handful of special shows to promote her brand new album “Close to Me,” a solo project recorded over a weekend in April—just two weeks before her daughter was born!
www.jasparlepak.com
Song samples at: www.jasparlepak.com/music
Sunday November 19, 2017 at 3:00 PM Matinée
The Honey Whiskey Trio
The Honey Whiskey Trio explores harmony in folk, bluegrass and any melody that catches the ear. Through their powerful, yet sweet harmonies, body percussion, haunting melodies and vitality on stage, Honey Whiskey Trio captivates and moves audiences. These storytellers in song found their roots in vocal jazz, all singing in Pacific Standard Time, CSU Long Beach’s award winning vocal jazz ensemble, though at different times. This foundation in jazz gives Honey Whiskey Trio an inherent flexibility to their sound, allowing them to change and adjust their tone to best fit the mood of each song.
www.honeywhiskeytrio.com
Sunday November 5, 2017 at 3:00 PM The Rain City Ramblers
A Seattle original Americana string band playing bluegrass, country, and old-time music.
Daniel Ullom – mandolin, lead vocals
Forrest Marrowitz – bass, harmony vocals
James Horbett – guitar, vocals
www.raincityramblers.com
Sound samples at: https://soundcloud.com/raincityramblers
Sunday October 29, 2017 at 3 PM
Danika & The Jeb
(Danika Holmes featuring Jeb Hart on guitar)
on tour from Nashville
The Nashville based duo of Danika Holmes & Jeb Hart offer an intoxicating mix of soul and pop. They are taking stages by storm – having opened for mainstream heavyweights such as Lyle Lovett, Dierks Bentley, Phil Vassar and others, their soulful and intoxicating sound lures in new fans daily.
Genre: Acoustic, Pop, Americana
www.danikaholmes.com
Song samples at: https://soundcloud.com/danikaholmes
Sunday October 15, 2017 at 3 PM Claudia Nygaard
STRADDLING THE FENCE BETWEEN FOLK AND COUNTRY
on tour from Nashvill
With a voice as warm and smooth as amber honey and impressive for both its power and intimacy, Claudia Nygaard delivers songs that are heartfelt, humorous, scrappy, and sensual. And so are the stories in between them. She is a captivating storyteller, with a twinkle in her eye that makes everyone in the audience think she is sharing a secret with them alone. Emotionally fearless, she shares her deepest sorrows with a rare vulnerability and tenderness one moment, then a quick wit and an outlandish, irreverent sense of humor the next.
www.claudianygaard.com
Saturday October 7, 2017 at 7:30 PM Beth Wood
Beth Wood is a modern-day troubadour and believer in the power of song. Her exceptional musicianship, crafty songwriting, and commanding stage presence have been winning over American audiences for eighteen years. Beth’s music is soulful, organic, intelligent, barefoot, high-energy communication of joy.
Beth Wood began her musical journey in Lubbock, a high plains Texas town with a uniquely rich musical heritage that includes Buddy Holly, Natalie and Lloyd Maines, Mac Davis, and Joe Ely to name a few. When she wasn’t dodging tornadoes and dust storms, Beth was studying classical piano, violin, harp, and voice and contemplating the greatness of her Dad’s record collection. With big dreams of becoming a musician, Beth left west Texas to study voice and piano at Brevard College in North Carolina. A detour from her classical studies led her to Austin, where she picked up a degree in literature and a guitar. Beth began writing her own songs and quickly discovered a feeling of musical freedom that she has been hooked on ever since. Eighteen years, thousands of shows, nine albums, three cars, and numerous awards later, Beth has never looked back.
www.bethwoodmusic.com
Saturday September 16, 2017 at 7:30 PM Katie Kuffel
● contemporary alt blues/jazz/folk singer-songwriter & pianist
● with Jordan Wiegert on drums
● and Jon Robinson on bass
Katie Kuffel grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where she pursued performance and songwriting after being trained in both cello and piano. Her lyrics are steeped in nuance and tackle concepts like femininity, mental health, and the complexity of emotions. Balancing whimsy and self-awareness, playful music and thoughtful lyrics, her alt-pop/blues tone coupled with her strong, rich voice is sure to leave its mark.
www.katiekuffel.com
Song samples at: www.katiekuffel.com/music
Saturday September 2, 2017 at 7:30 PM SeaStar
a unique fusion of Celtic, Americana, Folk, Sea Shanties and Bluegras
Since their beginnings in 2007, SeaStar’s music has been described as both “timeless” and “authentic”. From dusty Americana postcards, to Celtic anthems with hints of bluegrass and old-time, to passionate ballads, and award winning story songs, SeaStar takes their audiences on a musical journey of history and tradition. Fae Wiedenhoeft’s (pronounced Wee-den-hauft) powerful vocals carry contagious, original, melodies and deliver singable choruses that will keep you singing for hours after their shows. Fae’s finely crafted compositions and velvet voice are loved and revered by many across the globe. Her songs tangle truth, whimsy, and the passions of the human heart together in a beautiful escape from the ordinary.
www.weareseastar.com
Song samples: https://soundcloud.com/faesings
Saturday August 19, 2017 at 7:30 PM Michael Stephen Rivers
Like fresh bread out of Love’s kitchen, Michael Rivers’ songs come ready to nourish. He performs in churches, coffeehouses, and small concert halls around the Pacific Northwest and Midwest United States. Michael studied singing and songwriting at Berklee College of Music and earned a B.M.E. from Valparaiso University. Currently he works as solo performer, a vocal coach, and as the director for the Peninsula Men’s Gospel Singers. Michael and his wife Nan and their children live in Port Angeles, WA
www.michaelstephenrivers.com
Saturday August 5, 2017 at 7:30 PM Sky in the Road
Rahmana Wiest – East Indian harmonium (reed-organ)
Dan Rhiger – guitar, bouzouoki
Olivia Duffy – mandolin, fiddle
Maria Olaya – guitar, box drum
Daniel Rhiger and Rahmana Wiest have assembled four of the best talents in Portland to build a unique multi-instrument and multi-voice folk group. You are going to love the full sound and pleasing harmonies that they have created.
Sky in the Road has released several CDs including, “Time Travels”, “Celtic Gypsy”, “Where Everything is Music” and their 1996 debut, “Sky in the Road”. Their recordings have received airplay in major markets such as Boston, San Francisco and Portland and on numerous college radio stations nationwide.
www.skyintheroad.com
Song samples at: www.reverbnation.com/skyintheroad/songs
Saturday July 15, 2017 at 7:30 PM The Ted Brancato Trio
Ted Brancato returns to the West Coast
Jazz pianist Ted Brancato is a musician with four decades of experience in the music business. Since his early days, growing up in Seattle, WA, Ted has been actively performing, composing, arranging and recording music. Ted has performed and recorded with Houston Person, Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Milt Jackson, Ernestine Anderson and Paquito D’Rivera among others.
After 30+ years of working in the New York City area, Ted released his first solo album in 2013 entitled The Next Step (Origin Records 82649). The album contains 14 originals that span a stylistic palette from straight-ahead jazz to rhythm and blues and feature the artistry of Ron Carter on bass, Terry Silverlight on drums, and Matt Langley on sax. Ted’s second album entitled Bicoastal (March 2017) contains 12 exciting new originals played by master musicians Lou Marini on sax, Lee Finkelstein on drums, Gregory Jones on bass, and Ben Williams on Trombone. Four songs on Bicoastal feature Ted’s newly honed skills as a vocalist!
www.tedbrancato.com
Ted Brancato – keys, vocalist
Tom Svornich – drums
Dirk Anderson – bass
Sound samples at: www.tedbrancato.com/music
Friday July 7, 2017 at 7:30 PM Anna Coogan on tour from New York
*** An edgy musical hybrid of rock, country, pop and classical opera! ***
Coogan’s edgy and engaging live performances have been hailed as a “festival highlight” by The Times of London and “glorious” by Glasgow Metro. Boston born and classically trained in Austria, she spent her twenties in Seattle, busking among fishmongers in Pike Place Market before filling larger venues in the region. Her music has been featured on ABC TV, KEXP, the BBC, RTE 1 (Irish National Radio), and WDR 4 (Cologne, Germany). After her move to New York state in 2011, she co-wrote and toured a record with JD Foster (Calexico, Patty Griffin), and joined Americana-punk veteran Johnny Dowd on recent albums in addition to live performances at Lincoln Center and throughout Europe.
www.annacoogan.com
Anna is pleased to announce the first music video to accompany her new album “The Lonely Cry of Space and Time”, debuted 6/6/17 on The Big Takeover. “Burn For You” is a heavy song and film, which has only become more pertinent since we shot last January, tackling themes of childhood, coming of age in this uncertain world, and the lingering effects of colonial empires. Please check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYmDaZ8UJGk
Song samples at: www.annacoogan.com/music-1
Also check out Anna Coogan and Willie B’s new live video of “Wishing Well” . This was filmed at Seattle’s storied Triple Door
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c-LAHlAg8Y
Sunday July 2, 2017 at 2:00 PM Outdoor Square Dance
The band:
Howie Meltzer – fiddle
Nancy Katz – bass, banjo
Terry Weiner – mandolin
John Hatton – guitar
David Tilke – caller
Saturday July 1, 2017 at 7:30 PM The Olympic Express Big Band
The Olympic Express repertoire covers the entire collection of the classic top hits from the early 1900’s to the present, including Big Band Swing, Standards, Business Man’s Bounces, Dixieland, Rock & Roll, Jazz, Motown, and Boogie Woogie. They have that unmistakable “big band” sound created by gathering some of the finest players on the Olympic Peninsula. You won’t want to miss this huge sound at our new outdoor performance space.
www.olympicexpressbigband.biz
14 member band!
Steve Lingle – band leader and baritone sax
Signe Crawford – sax and flute
Kevin MacCartney – sax, congas
Dick Thorson – sax
Al Thompson – sax
Joey Lazzaro – trumpet
Kris Grier – trumpet
Doug Brundage – trumpet
Bonnie Booth – trombone
Angie Tabor – drums
Mark Schecter – keys
Elaine Gardner Morales – bass
Brian Douglas – guitar
Jessie Lee Spicher – vocalist
Saturday June 17, 2017 at 7:30 PM Fellow Pynins
www.fellowpynins.com
Two experienced songwriters/musicians share their talents on a variety of folk instruments plus some stunning vocal harmonies.
Ian Van Ornum – guitar, mandolin, vocals, hurdy gurdy
Dani Aubert – banjo, bouzouki, vocals, voice sung into the banjo
Fellow Pynins is a tender duo birthed out of years of traveling, farming, childrearing, and touring with their 6 piece folk orchestra, Patchy Sanders. Their songs tell of stories old, dreams of death, frolicking through pastures of sheep, and entering the chasms of the human experience. Wielding clawhammer banjo, bouzouki, mandolin & guitar, ian & dani pour their hearts into the sounds of their whimsically woven folk tales.
Give them a listen at:
https://soundcloud.com/fellow-pynins
Saturday June 3, 2017 at 7:30 PM Folias Duo
The Folias Duo’s 14 year performer/composer collaboration has taken this nomadic husband and wife duo to stages thorougout the United States and around the globe including Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Italy, Portugal, Argentina, Chile, and Guinee, West Africa. Their 5 CD releases feature their fearless approach to developing new original compositions for flute and guitar, an expertise for arrangements of Argentine social tango dance music, and a passion for South American folk and world music. About Folias’s performing and composing, Robert Schulslaper of Fanfare Magazine writes: “Carmen Maret and Andrew Bergeron are facile players…They draw on tango rhythms and melodies sometimes; at other times they write with a scenic sensitivity…mysterious…charming…evocative,” while Todd Gorman of American Record Guide calls Folias “daring in self-written music” and “a nice touch of originality.”www.foliasmusic.comSee their music videos at: www.foliasmusic.com/video/
Saturday May 20, 2017 at 7:30 PM Brenda Xu
Ambient/folk artist, Brenda Xu (pronounced “shoo”) has been a rising presence on the Seattle music scene since moving here from San Diego. Her ethereal voice has been enchanting audiences throughout the northwest ever since.
Overflow is Brenda Xu’s fourth album and builds on the unique sonic landscape that she created on her last album with more complex song structures and musical arrangements.
“The thread that runs through all the songs is an overflow of emotion that we feel from daily life — from the drudgery of simple routines to the more intense moments that challenge our willpower and sanity,” said Xu. “It gets to be too much sometimes and we need a release. But along with longing and desperation, there is also a strength and power which resonates through these intense emotions. I hope that the album takes the listener on an emotional journey, with many glimpses of hope along the way.”
Xu, whose last album was described as “beautiful music that can calm the most savage beast” (Frontloader), has been building a steady following since her arrival on the Seattle music scene a few years ago. The momentum she created with the release of her last album, “For the Winter,” in 2014 has led to two successful western U.S. tours and a feature in the MTV show “Awkward.” Compared to artists such as Cat Power, Daughter, and Aimee Mann, her sound has been described as “treading the delicate line between washed-out ambient tones and carefully crafted acoustic arrangements.”
www.brendaxu.com
Song samples at: https://brendaxu.bandcamp.com
Saturday May 6, 2017 at 7:30 PM March to May
Seattle-based folk-pop duo March to May with a harp, a guitar, and rich vocal harmonies, haunting lyrics and riveting melodies, in the vein of the Swell Season, Damien Rice & the Civil Wars.
www.marchtomay.com
Darren Guyaz – guitar
Beth Wesche – harp
Official music videos:
The Navigator (2016) – www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Jt3mnqJQo
Embers (2015) – www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKfubTm-qZk
Sound samples: https://soundcloud.com/march-to-may
Saturday April 15, 2017 at 7:30 PM Animals of Grace
Animals of Grace is an alt-folk duo based in Seattle led by innovative 12-string guitar player and classically trained vocalist Erika Lundahl. Together with percussionist Doug Indrick, Animals of Grace craft a musical experience that shifts from driving exhilaration to sublime and emotional. Formed in upstate New York in 2012, the duo was drawn to the tall trees and rugged wilderness of the Pacific Northwest in late 2013. Their debut album “Songs of Shattering,” released in 2015 on Rolling Crone Records was inspired by the poetry of Edna St. Millay and made it’s debut onto CMJ’s top 200 albums of college radio in March 2016.
Their most recent album ‘Brambles’ is the compilation of 7 songs of pilgrimage, climate change, and the wielding and waking of love for the Earth, each other, and all the hard lessons we haven’t learned yet. Inspired by traveling to the tar sands or Alberta, Canada in 2015 – the third largest reserve of crude oil in the world – and by events like the Mosier oil spill in Oregon, this beautiful compilation of songs is an introspective gaze into the heart and a search for the resiliency and love we need to come together.
www.animalsofgrace.com
Song samples at:
https://animalsofgrace.bandcamp.com/album/brambles
Saturday April 1, 2017 at 7:30 PM Woodland West
Woodland West was formed in early 2014 by a group of Seattle musicians with a penchant for rootsy acoustic music. With influences ranging from Bela Fleck and Alison Krauss to Pink Floyd, the band takes a unique approach to their music by blending bluegrass/Americana with other genres such as psychedelic rock and zydeco. Using non-traditional multi-instrumentation, improvisation, and multiple harmonies, they have carved out a unique sound that challenges traditional bluegrass norms. The band has since opened for national touring acts, including Emi Sunshine and Melody Guy, and has participated in a number of festivals, including The Olalla Bluegrass Festival, Leavenworth Autumn Leaf Festival, and The University District Street Fair. The band released their debut album ‘Devil to Pay’ on August 19, 2016, and completed a west coast tour in October 2016. Woodland casts a net that’s not only wide but ambitious. They have carved out a place in Seattle’s rich acoustic music scene, and are only getting started.
Chuck Dunklin – Tenor Guitar
Mike Setzer – Bass, Vocals
Will Van Kely – Percussion
Stephanie Ward – Vocal, Acoustic Guitar, Violin
Luk Yanz – Vocals, Mandolin, Keys
www.woodlandband.com
Song samples at: https://soundcloud.com/woodlandwest
Sunday March 19, 2017 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers
high energy blues
The Love Dealers are a fun, high energy, swampy mix of blues, funk and R&B.
www.micheledamourandthelovedealers.com
The band is:
Michele D’Amour – lead vocals and songwriter
Patrick McDanel – bass and backing vocals
Ronnie Bishop – drums
Ryan Higgins – guitar
Song samples at: www.reverbnation.com/micheledamourandthelovedealers/songs
Sunday March 5, 2017 at 3:00 PM Matinée
The Blue Janes
The Blue Janes are seasoned musicians Jean Mann, Arni Adler and Kathleen Tracy. They marry 3 ukes, and 3 voices for a delightful blend of humor and sweetness.
www.facebook.com/The-Blue-Janes-855093531271698
Videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=obo64JngtaU
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tDRGQIJvEE
Song samples:
www.cdbaby.com/cd/thebluejanes
Sunday February 19, 2017 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Lake Toba
Lake Toba is an old timey duo with rich harmonies over beautiful instrumentation on guitar, banjo and mandolin (no, not all three at the same time), and haunting original songwriting by Kyle McGonegle and Liat Tova. They unravel a new story in each song with clear and heartfelt singing that exposes the emotion hidden in the verse. Their tight instrumentation brings each song to another level, as the pair breathes together, not just in their harmonies, but also through their instruments. Don’t miss a chance to see Lake Toba live; the pair invites listeners into their world with warm conversation like old friends.
www.laketobamusic.com
Sunday February 12, 2017 at 3 PM – A Special Valentine’s Matinée
Scott Cossu plus guitar accompaniment by Lonnie Mardis, www.lonniemardis.com
Scott Cossu is an internationally known composer, pianist and recording artist. Scott was up front when New Age was just beginning over 30 years ago. He was one of the first Windham Hill Artists to join with founder Will Ackerman and Alex de Grassi, in their new label out of Palo Alto, California. Scott signed onto the label the same day as Michael Hedges and they both joined George Winston who was just new to the label himself. In those early days, Scott toured with his label mates as they forged the way for the many artists that would follow in that genre.
Scott’s most recent album “Safe In Your Arms” (2015) is nominated for the 2016 Zone Music Award for Best Piano Album – with Instrumentation.
www.scottcossu.com
Saturday February 4, 2017 at 7:30 PM
Squirrel Butter
Squirrel Butter performs traditional and original music influenced by Appalachian, early country, jugband, and blues artists from the late 1800’s through 1950’s.
Recently featured on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, Squirrel Butter is pleased to announce the arrival of their new album, Chestnuts!
www.squirrelbutter.com
Sound samples at:
https://soundcloud.com/squirrelbutter
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Sunday January 22, 2017 at 3:00 PM Matinée
The Debutones
The Debutones excel at bringing to light hidden gems of acoustic roots-based songs with compelling stories and beautiful melodies––some country, some folk, and some bluegrass. The ‘Tones’ love and command of the music they play come through in every song, delivered with their signature vocal harmonies and stellar instrumentals.
Debby Nagusky and Don Share had been singing duets for over two decades when three of the Pacific Northwest’s finest musicians joined them, and they became the Debutones. Their repertoire took on an entirely new feel, with these three’s musical ideas and instrumental and vocal virtuosity giving the songs new life, depth, and intensity. Adding to Debby and Don’s vocals and guitar work are Greg Glassman, vocals and bass; Julian Smedley, vocals, violin, and viola; and Bob Knetzger, Dobro and banjo.
www.debutones.com
Sunday January 8, 2017 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Ranger & the ‘Re-Arrangers’
Seattle Gypsy jazz band Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Gypsy campsite with their unique twist on Gypsy jazz. “At the heart of their sound is Ranger Sciacca’s sweet violin playing… his sense of melody and daring improvisations” (World Rhythm Webzine). The band’s repertoire includes swing standards, traditional Gypsy melodies, the music of Django Reinhardt, and Ranger’s unique originals.
Ranger Sciacca — Violin
Mike Sciacca — Rhythm Guitar
Mick Nicholson — Bass
Jeffrey Mosse — Percussion
PLUS special guest soloist, Eric Vanderbilt-Mathews, on the Clarinet and Saxophone.
www.rangerswings.com
2016
Sunday December 18, 2016 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Bread and Gravy
Bread & Gravy perform a variety of music styles including blues, originals, classic rock, standards, Americana, contemporary, reggae and evena disco tune!
The Band:
Stephanie Doenges – lead vocals, guitar, banjo ukulele, harmonica, flute, occasional toy
Jess Doenges – piano, keyboard bass, spoken word, bad jokes, occasional boxdrum
www.breadandgravymusic.com
Sunday December 4, 2016 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Carrie Clark
Americana cabaret sass-a-frass
Seattle artist, Carrie Clark, has been wooing crowds with her superb voice and playful rhythms for over a decade. Charming audiences with songs about one night stands, femme fatales and cowboy lullabies, Carrie draws upon classic country, folk, and jazz creating a collision of styles, effects, and textures that can only be described as her very own. Carrie’s latest release, It’s Christmastime, was co-written with Seattle Producer, Martin Feveyear (Zoe Muth, The Presidents of the USA, Jesse Sykes) and features her backing band, the Lonesome Lovers. This latest single spun specifically for the holiday season maintains her infectious energy while capturing the childlike awe, anticipation and excitement of the holiday season.
Song samples at: www.reverbnation.com/carrieclark
www.carrieclark.com
Sunday November 20, 2016 at 3:00 PM The Rain City Ramblers
A Seattle original Americana string band playing country, roots, bluegrass, and old-time music.
Daniel Ullom – mandolin, lead vocals
Forrest Marrowitz – bass, harmony vocals
James Horbett – guitar
www.raincityramblers.com
Sound samples at: https://soundcloud.com/raincityramblers
Sunday November 6, 2016 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Jaspar Lepak
Jaspar Lepak (pronounced JAS-per LEE-pack) is a folk/Americana songstress whose remarkable gift for melody is only surpassed by her poetry. A child of the Sonoran Desert, her songs are deeply influenced by the many places she has called home: Tucson, Minneapolis, Durban, and currently Seattle. Sweeping across landscapes with an emotional depth that is extraordinary, her lyrics expose a brave vulnerability while her clear, pure voice touches the heart.
www.jasparlepak.com
Sunday October 23, 2016 at 3:00 PM Matinée Daniel Champagne
Australia-born folk musician
The story goes that the young Australian singer, songwriter and one-of-a-kind guitar virtuoso first picked up his instrument of choice as a five-year-old following in the footsteps of a musical father. He began writing songs at 12, training classically throughout his teens and performing solo wherever he could, honing his craft and developing what would become the dynamite live show that he is renowned for today. At 18 he left school, turned professional and hit the road.
Now regarded as a leading light in acoustic music, with a firm reputation for making festivals buzz, holding crowds in his palm, dropping jaws and breaking guitars wherever he goes. Daniel Champagne has recently signed to US booking agency Fleming Artists and relocated to North America where he continues his exciting career as an international touring and recording artist.
www.danielchampagnemusic.com
Sound samples at:
https://soundcloud.com/danielchampagnemusic
Saturday October 1, 2016 at 7:30 PM Ryan Ayers
www.ryanayersmusic.com
Ryan Ayers is a solo guitarist mixing together classical technique with accessible songs forms and structures. His stage show is a well crafted blend of engaging music and interesting stories which have captivated audiences on both coasts.
Ryan began playing guitar at the age of thirteen. He attended Loyola Marymount University and graduated with degrees in classical guitar performance and recording arts. It was there that he began his studies with classical guitarist Martha Masters.
An active composer for over ten years, Ryan released his first record of ten original pieces for guitar entitled “ermita” in 2011. In 2012, he published the corresponding sheet music and tablature. These pieces employ classical guitar technique to explore the reaches of steel string and finger style guitar. A gifted melodist, Ryan also likes to experiment with gestures, textures, and rhythmic ideas in his compositions.
“Ryan Ayers has the rare combination of great technique, depth of musicianship, and a fantastic level of comfort on stage. His rapport with audiences belies his age, and leaves everyone with a warm and fuzzy feeling at the end of the evening.” ~ Martha Masters, Guitarist and President of the Guitar Foundation of America
Sound samples at: www.ryanayersmusic.com/listen
Saturday September 17, 2016 at 7:30 PM Slipshod
Matt Snook (dobro and banjo) and Steve Blanchard (guitar and mandolin) formed Slipshod in 2012 out of a common background of playing Bluegrass music. Now, as a duo, they have incorporated music from Gordon Lightfoot, Norman Blake, Simon and Garfunkel, Tim O’Brien, and more. They play a mix of originals, familiar melodies and dynamic instrumentals. Their harmonies and unique vocal interpretations add to their precise instrumental talents. Audiences all around the Northwest enjoy this band’s humor and energetic musical style.
www.slipshodmusic.net
Saturday September 10, 2016 at 7:30 PM Curtis and Loretta
On tour from Minnesota
Curtis & Loretta’s music comes straight from the heart. The husband and wife duo’s extraordinary harmonies and proficiency on a parade of stringed instruments create an alluring frame for their poignant original songs, and carefully chosen traditional pieces from the British Isles, America, and beyond. The current menagerie includes Celtic harp, mandocello, mandolin, guitars, clawhammer banjo, and National steel ukulele, plus a bit of kazoo, harmonica, and shakers.
www.curtisandloretta.com
Friday September 2, 2016 at 7:30 PM
Tim Bertch, Guitarist Extraordinaire
www.timbertsch.com
Tim Bertsch is truly a professional musician who has mastered and combined many styles on this versatile instrument. He is very pleasing to hear and to watch. So be prepared for an evening of extraordinary guitar music from an expert guitarist/harp guitarist who can switch between jazz, flamenco, classical, blues and gypsy music.
Plus he can do magic on a rare harp guitar that blends the sounds of two instruments.
Music Samples at: www.timbertsch.com/musical_offerings
Saturday August 20, 2016 at 7:30 PM
Brad Yaeger and the Night Terrors
Brad Yaeger puts a rock sound to his dark and sometimes freaky folk ballads with the help of Jorge Zorro – lead guitar alchemist & Dean Offin – Drums.
www.squatterrecords.com/brad-yaeger-the-night-terrors-bio
Songs from Gather Around (September 19, 2015)
www.squatterrecords.com/js_albums/gather-around
Saturday August 6, 2016 at 7:30 PM Katie Kuffel with Lana McMullen
Katie Kuffel : keyboard & vocals, Lana McMullen: guitar & vocals, and Isaac Castillo on bass
Katie Kuffel :
Katie Kuffel is a composer and musician based in Seattle, Washington. Her first full-length album, Pearls, was released in October of 2015 after a successful Kickstarter campaign. Her first EP, Animal Pragmatist, was released in 2013. Katie’s songwriting is both innovative and thoughtful, with a contemporary sound that draws from blues, jazz, and folk music as well as her training in classical cello and jazz piano. An openly queer artist, she explores concepts of sexuality and femininity throughout her works. Katie has been featured as the musical act in popular podcast Welcome to Nightvale, and in PopMatters as one of the ‘best musical hopes to break out on 2016.’ www.katiekuffel.com
Lana McMullen:
A lanky, queer, flat-picking, operatically trained soprano gone rogue, alt-Americana singer/songwriter Lana McMullen has been described as an artist “who stands above a breadth and depth of artistic substance that is hard to ignore” (mxdwn). Her music’s political undertones and overarching themes of distance and loss recall trailblazers such as Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman – actively inviting the listener to explore how values determine one’s personal identity, and how identity shifts when one’s values are challenged. www.lanamcmullen.com
Friday July 29, 2016 at 7:30 PM Claudia Nygaard with Moe Dixon
STRADDLING THE FENCE BETWEEN FOLK AND COUNTRY
on tour from Nashville
With a voice as warm and smooth as amber honey and impressive for both its power and intimacy, Claudia Nygaard delivers songs that are heartfelt, humorous, scrappy, and sensual. And so are the stories in between them. She is a captivating storyteller, with a twinkle in her eye that makes everyone in the audience think she is sharing a secret with them alone. Emotionally fearless, she shares her deepest sorrows with a rare vulnerability and tenderness one moment, then a quick wit and an outlandish, irreverent sense of humor the next.
www.claudianygaard.com
Friday July 15, 2016 at 7:30 PM Buddy Mondlock on tour
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Buddy Mondlock is widely respected by his peers and fans alike and regarded as a real songwriter’s songwriter. He appeared on the PBS television special “Great Performances” in 1996 with Peter, Paul and Mary where together they sang Mondlock’s song “The Kid.” His songs have also been recorded by greats like Garth Brooks , Guy Clark, Joan Baez, Janis Ian, David Wilcox, and Cry, Cry, Cry. Nanci Griffith fans will recognize Mondlock’s “Comin’ Down In the Rain” from her Grammy award winning collection, “Other Voices, Other Rooms.” In 2003 Buddy toured North America and Europe with Art Garfunkel and Maia Sharp in support of their trio album titled “Everything Waits To Be Noticed.”
www.buddymondlock.com
Sunday July 3, 2016 at 2:00 PM Outdoor Square Dance
This was an opportunity to join in a community square dance on the grass in front of the new picnic shelter. There was live music played by a group of musicians from Centrum’s “Festival of American Fiddle Tunes Workshop” held in Port Townsend every July. Let’s do it again!
The band:
Howie Meltzer – fiddle
Dave Norad – banjo
Devin Champlin – mandolin
Katy Harris – bass
John Hatton – guitar
Dave Tilke – caller
Saturday July 2, 2016 at 7:30 PM STRINGS & THINGS
Strings & Things is a group that has combined the talents of the Crichton family band and the Cylwik sisters. With ages from 11-19, they have a pool of experience to draw from and plenty of varied opinions to be offered when choosing songs and making arrangements.
These young people are not hindered in their pursuit of excellence. They enjoy putting together pieces from different genres, but remain true to their love of fiddle music. Each family has been playing music together most of their lives and use their talents on multiple instruments to bless audiences in nursing homes, churches, community events, and other venues around the area.
www.thecrichtonfamilyband.weebly.com
Saturday June 25, 2016 at 7:30 PM The Receiver
Is it Dream-prog, Dream-pop, or Ambient Electronica? It’s hard to put a tag on this original music; it’s so different, but so beautiful. Give it a listen and you decide.
Song samples: www.thereceivermusic.com/music
Videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc3yt20ZbDk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAUe6MCv6kA
The Receiver is comprised of brothers Casey (keyboards, bass, vocals) and Jesse Cooper (drums, vocals). Formed in 2005, the brothers quickly expanded on ideas composed the previous year by Casey for his senior thesis in music composition studies at The Ohio State University. After a few live performances, the band was picked up by New York-based Stunning Models On Display Records. With the label’s support, the band finished the recording of their debut album “Decades” in 2006 and celebrated its release later that year with extensive touring throughout North America. Once home, Casey began the near 2-year writing process for their follow-up album “Length of Arms”. The sophomore effort had its soft (digital-only) release in late 2009 on Vital Music Records. The band just released their latest album, “All Burn” in the summer of 2015 via Kscope Records (UK) to critical acclaim.
www.thereceivermusic.com
Saturday June 18, 2016 at 7:30 PM Cello Mania
from Bainbridge Island
Listen to the rich, dark, vibrating sound of multiple cellos playing folk, classical and popular pieces. Priscilla Jones organizes the group called Cello Mania. Enjoy the music and learn some secrets about the world of cello too.
Hear Vivaldi’s Concerto for 2 Celli, and Janina Garscia’s Four Bagatelles. We also will play some folk songs, and more light, contemporary pieces by Gideon Freudmann, Scott Joplin, and Mark Summers. Ashokan Farewell sounds glorious on cello as well. Come hear the wonderful ringing sound of those heart-tugging low notes!
CELLISTS:
Priscilla Jones celloisland@aol.com
Barbara Deppe
Daniel Stein
Abby Sullivan
Marit Ellerby
Arlayne Eseman
Pam Harlan
Marie Miller
Saturday June 4, 2016 at 7:30 PM March to May
Seattle-based folk-pop group March to May will play as a trio featuring harp, guitar, and violin with rich vocal harmonies, haunting lyrics and riveting melodies, in the vein of the Swell Season, Damien Rice & the Civil Wars.
www.marchtomay.com
Saturday May 21, 2016 at 7:30 PM Paul Mauer and the Silence
Singer Songwriter, Paul Mauer, teams up with creative percussionist, Nathan Gehrman, to create a neo-folk sound with energy and lyrical richness. Paul plays a forceful acoustic guitar while Nathan provides the groove on a drum kit and associated percussion.
www.paulmauermusic.com
Saturday May 7, 2016 at 7:30 PM Claude Bourbon
Medieval & Spanish blues
Guitar & Song
This French-born guitarist was classically trained, but then delved headlong into folk, blues, jazz and rock music. Now based in the UK, he has become a world-renowned player, highly acclaimed for his finger-picking style—plucking, picking and strumming at such speed that his fingers seem to appear just as a blur. He utilizes strains of folk, western, jazz and blues through such melodic delights as the traditional English Dance, and the hypnotic works of Spanish composer, Joaquín Rodrigo. www.claudebourbon.org
Saturday April 16, 2016 at 7:30 PM Brenda Xu
Ambient/folk artist, Brenda Xu (pronounced “shoo”) has been a rising presence on the Seattle music scene since moving here from San Diego. Her ethereal voice has been compared to artists such as PJ Harvey, Daughter, and Aimee Mann. Her most recent album “For The Winter” (September 2014) will transport any listener through a range of seasons and emotions. She is currently working on her fourth album and plans to tour the U.S. and Europe this year.
The backing players for this concert:
violinist – Yun-En Liu
drummer – Ben Kent
www.brendaxu.com
Saturday April 2, 2016 at 7:30 The Honeyville Rascals
The Honeyville Rascals are a jazz and blues inspired roots duo with the driving rhythms of a tenor, concert and baritone ukuleles supporting the vocal melodies and harmonies of Sunga Rose and Michael Alexander. Sunga sings and plays a concert “paddlele” while Michael sings and plays a 6-string tenor “liliu”. Both take turns on Baritone uke as well, and Michael has been known to bring his banjo along. Soon after meeting in a workshop while endeavoring to improve their ukulele skills the Honeyville Rascals were putting together a list of the songs they always wanted to play. Their separate paths of musical interest led each of them to a love for early jazz and due to the “romantical” circumstances of their fortunate meeting, they tend to play many of their favorite love songs from that era. Their eclectic repertoire includes popular material culled from 10 decades of songwriting as well as many tunes of their own.
www.sunrosemusic.com/the-honeyville-rascals.html
Sunday March 20, 2016 at 3:00 PM Matinée
The Fire Inside
The Fire Inside performs smoldering Celtic music with heel-clicking intensity. Drawing from a collection of traditional and trend-setting influences, The Fire Inside will stoke your musical fire with their fiddle, uilleann pipes, bodhran, whistles, guitar, concertina, mandolin and scorching vocals.
www.thefireinsideceltic.com
Sunday March 6, 2016 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Don Alder
from Vancouver, Canada
Don Alder plays acoustic fingerstyle guitar with a passion that has quickly earned him a reputation as Vancouver’s “best kept little secret”. Don is a world-class fingerstyle guitarist with a “wow factor” that has let to multiple endorsement deals with major manufacturers and a collaboration with Greenfield guitars to produce a signature acoustic guitar- the “Don Alder G4” model.
Don currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His unique style of playing incorporates fingerpicking with simultaneous percussion on the soundboard to create a wall of sound. He is often referred to as sounding like a four piece band. Don’s music is his own unique weave of deeply textured melody and story. Lyrical and compelling, his original songs are notes of exploration – some passionate and haunting, some hard-driven, others light and teasing. In quiet pieces or pushing right to the edge, Don’s phenomenal fingerstyle playing and rich voice captivate.
www.donalder.com
Sunday February 21, 2016 at 3:00 PM Mindy Dillard
Matinée
Mindy Dillard is an award-winning singer-songwriter with mischievous eyes and an adventurous spirit! In June 2015 she won Susanne Millsaps performing songwriter competition in Salt Lake City, Utah (which is also her home town). She was honored to open for folk icon John Gorka at the Utah Arts Festival. In her music, she seeks to transform the ordinary into the magical and poison into medicine. Her musical style is varied and versatile, with shades of Americana, old time, gospel, musical theater and folk rock. She draws inspiration from story-driven songs by songwriters like Joni Mitchell, Dar Williams and Cosy Sheridan and her extensive training in musical theatre. She most often accompanies herself on guitar and clawhammer banjo (though she also plays fiddle and ukulele).
She’s toured coast to coast with the folk Americana duo Heartroot and kids’ duo Snail People. She’s recently released her second full length feature album, How to Survive a Poison Apple, a folk rock song cycle and the soundtrack for her revisionist fairy tale one-woman show, which explores her journey to finding her own voice and healthy body image. She’s performed at festivals, conferences and eating disorder treatment centers since 2011, including the Santa Cruz and Vancouver (B.C) fringe festivals, and the iaedp (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals) symposium.
www.mindydillard.com
Sunday February 14, 2016 at 3:00 PM Valentine’s Day Matinée
Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers
high energy blues
Since its inception in 2012, Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers has established itself on the Pacific Northwest festival and venue circuit. The band has two CDS to its credit: 2014’s Sin Comin’ On, with a mix of covers and originals, and 2015’s Ante Up, which was selected as an IBBA (Independent Blues Broadcaster’s Association) pick in May 2015.
Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers put their own spin on classics, often adding a touch of funk for danceability. Michele leads the band with smooth delivery on laid back soul blues, then cutting it up on the more lively tunes. Bassist Patrick McDanel brings backing vocals to the mix as well, and C. D. Woodbury will be on guitar. Originals explore traditional blues themes such as love, loss, relationships, and temptation with a sense of what one reviewer described as “soulful whimsy.” More modern themes are covered as well; “Memory” deals with Alzheimer’s, a condition affecting two of the band members’ parents.
Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers enjoy interacting with audiences of all ages.
www.micheledamourandthelovedealers.com
Sunday January 31, 2016 at 3:00 PM The Lowest Pair
MatinéeThe Lowest Pair features the duel banjo picking of Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee. Draped in Kendl’s high lonesome harmonies and Palmer’s Midwest croon, their debut release, 36¢, (Team Love Records) was hailed by many outlets and American Songwriter praised their ”earnest, earthy songcraft.” On Feb 24, 2015, Team Love released their sophomore album, The Sacred Heart Sessions.
www.thelowestpair.com
Song samples: www.soundcloud.com/search?q=The%20Lowest%20Pair
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?t=60&v=9ZdfBcEoQIQ
Sunday January 24, 2016 at 3:00 PM The Mighty Dreadful Duo
Matinée
Kelly Erb and Clayton Kaiser join forces to create The Mighty Dreadful Duo, Part stringband, part rockabilly bluegrass junkies. Traditional tunes reworked to satiate two down-to-earth, Puget Sound musicians.
www.reverbnation.com/themightydreadfulduo
Sunday January 10, 2016 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Lobo Del Mar
One family, one show…a variety of music and dance!
Lobo Del Mar is an all family music and dance ensemble. They perform mostly Celtic music with Bluegrass and Flamenco fusion. Their Scots-Irish tunes feature Irish Step Dancing. They also perform Mexican music, South Pacific Island tunes accompanied by Polynesian dances and Middle Eastern inspired medleys complete with bellydancing. You are taken “around the world” with this family as they perform the music and dance genres they love.
Bagpipes – Celtic Music – Irish Step Dancing – Flamenco – Bellydance – Mexican Music – Polynesian Dance
www.lobodelmarentertainment.com
2015
Sunday December 20, 2015 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Christmas songs and more by Lynne Ferguson
Lynne Ferguson has been playing music for a living all her life. Her past work with Taj Mahal has influenced her singing style. She has been fortunate enough to perform and record with some of the finest and best-known acoustic players in the world. Her first CD, Double Stop, produced by Mark O’Connor, included players Jerry Douglas, Buddy Spicher, and Mark O’Connor. Her second, Out of the Blue, included Ferlin Huskey Jr. and Eddie Bayers as the perfect rhythm section, as well as Kathy Chiavola singing stunning harmony. With her 13th recording, Lynne has released a CD of original material backed by Nashville’s finest – David Grier, Brent Truitt, Kathy Chiavola, Viktor Krauss, Billy Constible, and Robert Battaglia. This show will feature songs from her latest EP “Wintersongs” and will be a benefit for the Native Horsemanship Youth Program. www.nativehorsemanship.org
Song samples:
www.amazon.com/Winter-Songs-Single-Lynne-Ferguson/dp/B00GT1MPBQ
Accompanied by Guitar Flatpick Champion Roger Ferguson: www.facebook.com/roger.ferguson.140
Sunday December 6, 2015 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Kathryn Claire
with multi-instrumentalist Don Henson
Portland Oregon based performing and recording artist Kathryn Claire is part of a new generation of traditionally-inspired musicians. Her guitar and fiddle-playing exhibit a technical grace which is matched only by her truly captivating voice and her rare ability to move seamlessly across genres. Her deep love and respect for traditional music has long been a driving influence and those roots can be heard in her own original music. She is thrilled to be performing at the Concerts in the Woods in Coyle, WA and to be joined by Don Henson. Don is an incredible multi instrumentalist and when collaborating with Kathryn is generally featured on percussion and piano. Don has toured with Kathryn throughout Oregon and Washington and is currently working with her on her new album, Bones Will Last, due out in March, 2016. He also performs with Sneakin’ Out, Groovy Wallpaper, The Adequates and more.
Performing is a truly joyful experience for Kathryn Claire, and her love of music is evident every time she takes the stage. Her charismatic presence and infectious smile have made her a favorite at venues and festivals around the world. She has toured and performed extensively in the US, Japan, India, Holland, Belgium and France.
www.kathrynclairemusic.com
Sunday November 15, 2015 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Ranger & the ‘Re-Arrangers’
Seattle Gypsy jazz band Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Gypsy campsite with their unique twist on Gypsy jazz. “At the heart of their sound is Ranger Sciacca’s sweet violin playing… his sense of melody and daring improvisations” (World Rhythm Webzine). The band’s repertoire includes swing standards, traditional Gypsy melodies, the music of Django Reinhardt, and Ranger’s unique originals.
www.rangerswings.com
Violin – RANGER SCIACCA
Percussion – JEFFREY MOOSE
Rhythm Guitar – MICHAEL SCIACCA
Bass – NEIL CONATY
Mandolin – DAVE STEWART
Sunday November 1, 2015 at 3:00 PM Matinée
John Hoover and The Mighty Quinns
John Hoover and The Mighty Quinns are a group of three musicians who have been entertaining audiences around the region for several years now. They play a distinctive blend of folk, folk-rock, singer/songwriter classics, country, Celtic, bluegrass, and R&B. They are the best known for their work as a John Denver Tribute Band, though their repertoire spans the entire history of music. They also have a large body of original music that they integrate into each show as well. All play instruments as part of their groove (guitar, harmonica, bass, mandolin, percussion, keyboards).
www.reverbnation.com/johnhoovermusic
Sunday October 18, 2015 at 3:00 PM Matinée
Castletown
Portland, OR based Castletown’s music has been described as “Renegade Celtic Folk Rock,” blending the energy of traditional Irish reels with modern Folk, Blues, and Country influences.
Founded by singer/songwriter/guitarist Robert Richter the band’s style, sound and songwriting draws from many sources including UK bands Fairport Convention and The Pentangle and as well Bob Dylan, and Rock-A-Billy icon Carl Perkins.
Their new CD “Castletown Live At Alberta Street Pub” captures the energy and passion of the group performing both their original compositions and traditional songs featuring vocals, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bass and drums.
“Performing in front of live audiences is what we enjoy most,” says Richter. “We love what we do and work hard every show to get into a zone and feed off the energy from people responding to our music.”
The band has kept a busy schedule on the festival and concert circuit in 2015 performing around the West Coast in Oregon, Washington and California.
They recently recorded a television concert aired in Salem, Oregon and their music has received regular airplay on Celtic and Folk music stations around the Pacific Northwest.
Robert Richter – vocals and guitar
Olivia Duffy – fiddle, mandolin and vocals
Willie Gilmore – bass
Casey McBride – drums
www.reverbnation.com/castletown
Friday October 9, 2015 at 7:30 PM Sarah McQuaid
Sarah McQuaid’s voice has been likened to malt whiskey, melted chocolate and “honey poured into wine” (Minor 7th). Her new album Walking Into White (2015) is her most honest and adventurous work to date, with a depth and texture of soundscape that are reflected in her beautifully crafted live shows. A captivating performer, she seduces her audience with cheeky banter and stories from the road, as well as with stunning musicianship; in her hands, the guitar becomes much more than merely an accompanying instrument. Born in Spain, raised in Chicago and now living in rural England, Sarah refuses to be pigeonholed, segueing easily from one of her emotive originals into a 1930s Cuban jazz number, a 16th century lute piece or an unexpected contemporary cover. Like its predecessors, her fourth solo CD has drawn international critical acclaim: The Musician (UK) called it “A work that grows with each listen,” while Germany’s Folker hailed it as “Ein mutiges Album mit einem potenziellen Pophit” (A courageous album that includes a potential pop hit). “Sending out a trembling resonance, this is a collection of songs that feel their way into your being,” wrote FolkWords (UK), where it prevailed over stiff competition to be selected as Album of the Month.www.sarahmcquaid.com
Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Terry Robb
Terry Robb is hailed as a blues guitar virtuoso and one of the finest acoustic guitarists on the international scene. His signature fingerpicking style has earned him international acclaim from worldwide audiences, esteemed music critics and his distinguished peers. Incorporating elements from Delta blues, ragtime, country, swing and jazz, Robb has built a unique blues sound that has made him a legend in his prolific music career spanning four decades.
The multitude of awards Terry Robb has received speak to his seminal talent as a blues guitarist. Robb has been inducted into both the Oregon Music Hall of Fame and the Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame. He single-handedly defined the Muddy Award for Best Acoustic Guitar, winning the prize for 19 consecutive years from its inception in 1992. In 2011, the award was renamed the “Terry Robb” Acoustic Guitar Muddy Award to honor his landmark contributions to blues music. In 2017, he received the Muddy Award for Lifetime Achievement. And Robb’s latest album, Confessin’ My Dues, garnered him a 2020 Blues Music Award nomination for Acoustic Blues Album.