June 1, Sun 2-4pm Orville Murphy and Jerry Middaugh

Orville Murphy Vocals and Harmonica   Born and raised in Kentucky in a family where everyone played an instrument or sang. He learned to tell stories from Uncle Jim and how to play the harmonica from his Grandma (Gospels and Hymns) and, when Grandma wasn’t listening, his Aunt Virginia (Blues). Those were the “Good Ole’ Days” of Prohibition, the Great Depression, Hoboes and Fire and Brimstone on Sundays. A lot to sing about.

Jerry Middaugh Vocals, Guitar, Banjo & Mandolin   Originally from Ohio, with roots in folk and Appalachian music. Jerry has lived in the Northwest for more than twenty five years, and has been active in various types of folk music. Currently, he plays with the Silverback String Band, as well as with Orville Murphy. His repertoire includes songs about work, trains, cowboys, hoboes, loss, women, and philosophy.