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  

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


History House of Greater Seattle
790 N. 34th Street Seattle WA 98103
Contact John Nordstrand
206 675-8875
john@historyhouse.org

 

 
June 4, Sun 2-4pm
Jim Page
 
Jim Page

with Special Guest Artis the Spoonman
Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic Guitar
 
“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

 
Musician's Website
Jim Page- www.jimpage.net
Artis the Spoonman -
www.artisthespoonman.net
 

 

 
June 11, Sun 2-4pm
Michael Guthrie and
Niceol Blue
 
Michael Guthrie
with Orville Murphy
Singer-Songwriter

 
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
 
 

 

 
Niceol Blue

Singer-Songwriter

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'."


Musician's Websites
Niceol Blue
 

www.myspace.com/niceolblue
www.softdaymusic.com/niceolblue
www.sonicbids.com/niceolblue

 

 
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

 
Ruzivo 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

 
    
 
 
June 18, Sun 2-4pm - Fremont Fair Weekend
The Silverbacks
 
The (Compact) Silverbacks

Randall Walker & Jerry Middaugh
 
The 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.
 
The 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.
 
 
 
June 25 , Sun 2-4pm
Hans York, JD Hobson, MJ Bishop
In-The-Round

 
Hans York

Singer-Songwriter
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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
 

 
 
JD Hobson

Singer-Songwriter

Guitar, harp, dobro & stompbox
 
Imagine 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.

Musician's Website
JD Hobson - www.jdhobson.com
 

 
MJ Bishop

Singer-Songwriter, acoustic guitar and manolin

 

"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
 

Musician's Website
MJ Bishop - www.mjbishopband.com
 

 
Photo by April Ingle

 
 
 

 
July 2, Sun 2-4pm
History House is closed for the 4th of July weekend

No Concert

 
 
 
July 9, Sun 2-4pm
Watch The Sky and Wendy Joseph
 
Watch The Sky

Singer-Songwriter

 

Wendy Joseph
Singer-Songwriter
 

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.
 
 
 
July 16, Sun 2-4pm
Capuchon and Stewart Hendrickson
 
Capuchon

Vocals, fiddle, guitar and t-fer

 
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

 
 
From left: Karen Kaser, Isla Ross, Nina Richardson, Catherine Alexander
 
Stewart Hendrickson

Singer and Fiddler
 
Traditional 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.
 

Musician's Website
Stewart Hendrickson -
www.stolaf.edu/people/hend/music.html

 

 
 
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
 

West 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.
 


Alex Perlman
 
Jean Mann

Singer-Songwriter
 
Singer 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
 

 
 
July 30, Sun 2-4pm
Amber Tide and Snake Suspenderz
 
Amber Tide

Thaddeus and Sandahbeth Spae

 
Soaring 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

 

   
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
 
 
 
 
August 6, Sun 2-4pm
The Raging Zepher and Percy Hilo & Friends
 
The Raging Zephyr

Hootenanny Folk Band

  
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.”
 
 
Musician's Website

The Raging Zephyr -