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History
House of Greater Seattle Presents
A
Michael Guthrie/John Nordstrand Production
2006
Music in the Sculpture Garden
A
Summer Concert Series
Every
Sunday, 2-4pm
June
4th through August 27th
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A
free concert
in our covered outdoor Sculpture Garden
Come and listen to some of Puget Sound's best musicians!
Families Welcome!
Donations & Tips Appreciated
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History House of Greater Seattle
790 N. 34th Street Seattle WA 98103
Contact John Nordstrand
206 675-8875
john@historyhouse.org
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June
4, Sun 2-4pm
Jim Page |
Jim
Page
with
Special Guest Artis the Spoonman
Singer-Songwriter,
Acoustic Guitar
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“Jim's been writing great topical songs for as long as I can
remember, bringing his acute wit and wry humor to a host of
subjects that can really use both. In the tradition of Woody
and Dylan, he cuts right to the heart with music you actually
enjoy listening to. I'm a longtime admirer.” - Bonnie Raitt
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Musician's
Website
Jim Page- www.jimpage.net
Artis the Spoonman -
www.artisthespoonman.net
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June
11, Sun 2-4pm
Michael Guthrie and
Niceol Blue |
Michael
Guthrie
with Orville Murphy
Singer-Songwriter
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Michael and Orville will be playing a mix of old time Blues
and Folk music on Guitar, Harmonica, Banjolin, Lap Steel Guitar
and vocals. |
Musician's Website
Michael Guthrie - www.moorafa.com
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Niceol Blue
Singer-Songwriter
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The music of Post-folk artist Niceol Blue can be described
simply as "Acoustica" or... more colorfully as "Red-headed
Acoustica”. Armed with her guitar and a captivating voice,
this accomplished performer serenades and enchants with her
powerful original songs such as 'Patron Saint of the Broken
Hearted', 'State of Grace', and 'Hush'."
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Musician's
Websites
Niceol Blue
www.myspace.com/niceolblue
www.softdaymusic.com/niceolblue
www.sonicbids.com/niceolblue
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June
17, Sat 2-4pm - Fremont
Fair & Summer Solstice Weekend
Ruzivo Marimba |
Ruzivo
Marimba
Seven marimbas of varying sizes, hosho - gourd shakers, and mbira
- a traditional Shona thumb piano
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plays traditional and contemporary high-energy dance music
of Zimbabwe, Africa. The music is laced with intricate, mesmerizing
rhythms. The beat is highly contagious, compelling people
of all ages to get up and dance. Enthusiastic smiles brim
from ear to ear, and even sworn non-dancers are compelled
to tap their foot. |
Musician's
Website
Ruzivo Marimba - www.ruzivo.org
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June
18, Sun 2-4pm - Fremont
Fair Weekend
The Silverbacks |
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The
(Compact) Silverbacks
Randall Walker & Jerry Middaugh
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Silverbacks play marginally evolved folk music from the train,
hobo, mother, and desperado categories of ancient country
music. We play other stuff as well. Sometimes we endeavor
to bring out the primitive nature of the music of the Beatles.
Our reprtoire includes songs about life, death, wild women,
and seat belts. Often our songs include lessons for improving
one's life. |
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Silverbacks will be performing in their compact form with Randall
Walker and Jerry Middaugh. Both Mr. Walker and Mr. Middaugh
have extensive experience with the topics discussed in our lyrics
and they'll try to be available afterwards for personal consultation. |
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June
25 , Sun 2-4pm
Hans
York, JD Hobson, MJ Bishop
In-The-Round
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Hans York
Singer-Songwriters
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Hans
York is a
German-born, Seattle-based, Award winning
singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
His intimate and distinctive voice draws comparisons to Paul
Simon, Kenny Rankin or Michael Franks and captures the audience
instantly with its honesty and clearness. |
Musician's
Website
Hans York- www.hansyork.com
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JD Hobson
Singer-Songwriter
Guitar,
harp, dobro & stompbox
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a hearty base of authentic blues roots from the likes of Son
House, Skip James, and Blind Willie McTell. Add country greats
Hank Williams and Willie Nelson, along with healthy portions
of contemporary artists like Paul Burch and Kelly Joe Phelps.
Simmer down with Dylan-esque folk and finish with a pinch of
Peter Tosh for flavor, and you’ve got JD Hobson. |
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MJ Bishop
Singer-Songwriter, acoustic guitar and manolin
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"She's
more than a little bit country with a healthy helping of
soul, and she produces a pretty big sound armed with only
a single guitar and her vocal chords." Englewood Herald-Tribune,
March 2006
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Musician's
Website
MJ
Bishop - www.mjbishopband.com
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July
2, Sun 2-4pm
History House is closed for the 4th of July
weekend
No Concert
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July
9, Sun 2-4pm
Watch The Sky and Wendy Joseph |
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Watch The Sky
Singer-Songwriter
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Wendy
Joseph
Singer-Songwriter
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Able Seaman Wendy Joseph has crewed
the tall ship Lady Washington, the Virginia V, and a WWII
freighter; she has sailed from the Bering Sea to the Straits
of Gibraltar in modern ships. Maritime, US and Irish history
all figure in her songs. |
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July
16, Sun 2-4pm
Capuchon and Stewart Hendrickson |
Capuchon
Vocals, fiddle, guitar and t-fer
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Capuchon plays Cajun music in the old
style. Twin fiddles take turns playing with the melody and
harmony; rhythm is provided by a guitar and t-fer. The result
is an archaic yet driving sound, great for dancing and listening
both. |
Musician's
Website
Capuchon - www.capuchoncajunband.com
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From
left: Karen Kaser, Isla Ross, Nina Richardson, Catherine Alexander
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Stewart
Hendrickson
Singer and Fiddler
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songs and fiddle tunes from the British Isles and America.
Stewart plays fiddle and sings. He will be backed up on guitar
by Jerry Middaugh. Stewart plays in local Irish sessions and
open mics, and has performed at the Northwest Folklife Festival.
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Musician's
Website
Stewart Hendrickson - www.stolaf.edu/people/hend/music.html
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July
23, Sun 2-4pm
Alex Perlman & West Coastal Folk and Jean Mann |
Alex
Perlman & West Coastal Folk
"It’s Who We Are & What We Play"
Vocals,
guitar, poly-bottom bass, harmonica, fiddle, banjo and percussios
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Coastal Folk is a collaboration of Seattle based Pacific NW
artists playing an eclectic blend of contemporary folk/blues/country/grass
with a Left Coast flavor. West Coastal Folk engage the listener
with a style that sounds at once traditional and fresh, with
well crafted elements that come together for a memorable listening
experience. |
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Jean
Mann
Singer-Songwriter
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songwriter jean mann is known for her intimately powerful
live performances with ethereal, stunning vocals. Said one
avid fan, "listening to her music feels like being in a really
amazing indie film" |
Musician's Website
Jean
Mann - www.jeanmann.com
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July
30, Sun 2-4pm
Amber
Tide and Snake Suspenderz |
Amber
Tide
Thaddeus and Sandahbeth Spae
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vocals, 12 string jazz, upbeat blues, wild stories, rowdy
harmonica, folk gospel, solo trombone, soulful ballads, the
relentless bando-fluke, awful jokes, mariachi swing, the world's
smallest trap set and twenty eight years of wedded bliss. |
Musician's
Website
Amber Tide -
www.ambertide.home.comcast.net
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Snake
Suspenderz
Singer-Songwriters
Thaddeus
Spae
- bass trombone, guitar and guitarron
Howlin' Hobbit - soprano ukulele, resonator
ukulele and
harmonica
Hot
Jass, Hokum, and Novelty Music... with a bite!
A collection mainly from the 1920's through the 1940's as-well-as
original tunes in those styles |
Musician's Website
Snake
Suspenderz - www.snakesuspenderz.com
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August
6, Sun 2-4pm
The Raging Zepher and Percy Hilo & Friends |
The
Raging Zephyr
Hootenanny Folk Band
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The Raging Zephyr is a cross between
the New Christy Minstrels and Hee Haw with a touch of Prairie
Home Companion. It’s heritage Americana and powerful contemporary
songs are developed into an entertaining participatory and
folksy style. Old favorites and songs dear to the heart
encourage community building, audience participation and
inspire an “artist way” spirit. Their tales and tunes are
guaranteed to have the 1-99 aged audience tapping and clapping
while singing along. “Ya’ll come.” |
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Percy
Hilo
& Friends
Singer-Songwriter
| Percy
Hilo has been a songwriter/singer/song collector/folklorist
in the Northwest for over 30 years. He has performed at
coffeehouses, festivals and many worthwhile benefits and
community events. His original songs in American Folk stylings
have been published over 30 times and sung 'round-the-world.
He believes in sing-a-long, tempering social concern with
humor. History House will be a perfect setting for Percy's
Community feel. |
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August
13, Sun 2-4pm
Folk Voice Band and Squirrel Butter |
Folk
Voice Band
Vocals, mandolin, recorder, concertina, accordion, viola, bass,
violin, recorder & percussion
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goes easier in 3/4 takt/time! |
Musician's
Website
Folk Voice Band - www.folkvoiceband.com
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Squirrel Butter
Old Time Banjo, Fiddle & Feet
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variety duet performs traditional and original tunes from
America’s past. Eclectic tunes and ballads on banjo, fiddle,
and guitar with harmonized vocals and Appalachian clogging! |
Musician's Website
Squirrel
Butter - www.charliebeck.net/duet.html
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August
20, Sun 2-4pm
Eddie
Williams, Georgia Browne, Billy Forrester, Susan Welch
In-The-Round
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Eddie Williams
Singer-Songwriter
Acoustic guitar and harmonica
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Eddie Jay Williams has been writing
songs for over 30 years. Influences include John Prine, Randy
Newman, Tom Waits, Warren Zevon, Richard Buckner and Paul
Simon. His material ranges from quirky to murky, with a good
measure of introspection and even the occasional tender ballad.
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Musician's
Website
Eddie Williams- www.hobomobile.com
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Georgia Browne
Singer-Songwriter
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Georgia's songs are heartfelt and delivered in poignant simplicity.
Her voice is honest and vulnerable, pure and substantive.
Kate Wolf, Nanci Griffith and Dar Williams among others have
been strong influences on both her songwriting and vocal style.
Georgia has been performing around the northwest for the last
five years, as a solo act, with her sweetie Eddie Williams,
and as a third of the acappella trio Bella. |
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Billy Forrester
Singer-Songwriter
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the late 70's Billy moved to the Pacific Northwest, where
he became involved in the world of gospel music. He was one
of the founding parents of the Suquamish acoustic jam, along
with Tania Opland and Susan Welch. He and Susan, as the folk
duo Dusty Rose, recorded the album Eleven Eleven.
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Susan
Welch
Singer-Songwriter
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As a child, Susan listened to recordings her grandfather and
great uncles had made of weekend folk and pop jams during
the 1930's and 40's. Susan's style is contemporary Western
folk. Her lyrics draw upon regional imagery and universal
experiences. Her voice has been described as smoky, earthy,
magical, powerful and soulful. |
Susan
Welch - www.geocities.com/mandola_muse
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August
27, Sun 2-4pm
Clem
Daddy and Mike Buchman & Friends |
Clem Daddy
Performer
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A
musical tribute to the hit tunes of the 50's & 60's. Something
for everyone - Rock, Pop, Country, Folk & Show Tunes.
Clem Daddy is a delightful musician who performs with warmth
and humor. |
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Mike Buchman & Friends
Singer-Songwriter, acoustic and cigar box guitar
"Poignant
spiritual & comedic song-smithing talents"
Come
hear songs about birth, death, love, grief, aging, the internet,
marine invertebrates & alternative fuels. In
addition to singing, he scats, hums, grunts & occasionally
howls like a dog. |
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