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History
House of Greater Seattle Presents
A
John Nordstrand Production
2010
Music in the Sculpture Garden
A
Summer Concert Series
Every
Sunday, 2-4pm
June
through July
A free concert in our covered outdoor Sculpture Garden
Come and listen to some of Puget Sound's best acoustic 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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2010
Music in the Sculpture Garden
Concert Poster
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June
6, Sun 2-4pm
Michael Guthrie / Bob Nelson |
Michael Guthrie
Singer-Songwriter
| Michael Guthrie plays a dynamic mix of Folk, Blues, Traditional and his own songs. He has been playing Folk music for 45 years and has performed at NW Folklife Festival, Juan De Fuca Festival of the Arts, Hank and Kit Cramer’s “Pine Stump Symphony”, Tumbleweed Music Festival, North Coast Folk Festival, Yakima Folk Festival, Astoria’s “Festival of Fools” and others. He was featured on Tom May’s nationally syndicated radio show “River City Folk” which also airs 5 days a week on XM Satellite Radio (Global). |
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Bob Nelson
Singer-Storyteller
When Bob Nelson steps on stage, the room comes alive with his songs and stories. A vital performer, Bob shares his sixty years of song collecting, as well as his knowledge and love of their histories. His baritone voice and consummate guitar accompaniments enthrall audiences, young and old.
You’ll hear tales of the sea, the cowboys, the heroes and the hard cases. You’ll hear of loves lost and loves found. His large repertoire spans the globe and brings new life to old songs.
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June
13, Sun 2-4pm
Larry & Lynette / Percy Hilo & Friends |
Larry & Lynette
Poignant Love Songs, Sweet Harmonies and Blues
"At our best, on a good night, its simple stuff done well, that'll make ya smooth down your chicken skin. Whether yours are rough or butter soft hands, there's nothin' that pleases us like a surprising chill from a warm memory."
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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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June
19, Sat 10am-Noon, 2-4pm
Victory Music Day in the Sculpture Garden |
Victory Music Day in Fremont
Celebrate the Summer Solstice in Fremont
10am - 11am |
Silver Lining |
11am - 12 Noon |
Down the Road |
12 Noon - 2pm |
Fremont Soltice Parade |
2pm - 3pm |
Hounds@Bay |
3pm - 4pm |
Eric Miller Band |
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Musician's
Website
Victory Music - www.victorymusic.org
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June
20, Sun 2-4pm
Burgundy Pearl / The Hayburners |
Burgundy Pearl
Peggy Sullivan & Ron Dalton
Singer-Songwriters
BURGUNDY PEARL is Peggy Sullivan (Smoke Creek, Smelter Rats) and Ron Dalton (Singer/songwriter, The Dalton Gang, Old Dogs - New Tricks): A vocal duo that blends old and new styles into a perfect vintage. They call it Cocktail Folk. |
Musician's Website
www.burgundypearl.com
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The Hayburners
Singer-Songwriters
The Hayburners take their audience on a bicycle built for two of nationally award-winning music, strong vocal harmonies and wedded bliss. They perform their all-original mix of folk music, rootsy Americana, and jazz-inspired tunes. Jennifer Spector and husband David Tieman moved to the Puget Sound area from the Arizona desert in 2006. Both are honored to be a part of the northwest acoustic community! |
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June
27, Sun 2-4pm
Larry Murante / Kevin Jones |
Larry Murante
Singer-Songwriter
“Larry is one of the most highly-regarded singer-songwriters in the Northwest, with a growing following across the country. He brings an intense craftsmanship to his songs, giving us powerful experiences through the simple narratives about, and statements from, people he has met, known-or just known of.”
Bill Fisher - Victory Review |
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Kevin Jones
Singer-Songwriter
Kevin’s original lyrics are well crafted, and his guitar playing is world class. His voice is powerful, gutsy, gracious and pure. Kevin is a touring musician and has shared stages with national acts such as John Hiatt, Roseanne Cash, Bruce Cockburn, Joan Baez, Laura Love, Marc Cohn, Michael Tomlinson, & Catie Curtis.
Seattle Weekly, Roberta Cruger
"With a voice and lyrics to match the sweet strains of his guitar, Kevin could be Seattle's version of Jackson Browne".
From Seattle Weekly, reviewing Kev’s CD “Hester St.”
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July
4, Sun
History House is closed for the 4th of July
Holiday
No Concert
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July
11, Sun 2-4pm
Hounds@Bay / THE Other Band |
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Hounds@Bay
Jim Nason / Steve Peterson / Larry Baumgartner
3 guys born wrong
1 common mission since childhood...
-To associate themselves with something, anything that would make girls want to talk to them
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To play Guitar ...
and now finally they're old, old enough
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To play the blues
(they sure are)
Victory Review, Peggy Sullivan
"Three men, three hats, three shades of howling and growling."
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Musician's Website
Hounds@Bay - www.justfolkinaround.com/hounds@bay/thoroughbreds
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THE Other Band
"Pop-Folk with Blues Attitude"
| THE Other Band is three singer-songwriters and a bassist consisting of veteran musicians James "The Emergency Folksinger" Nason on vocals and guitars, Kathe "Little Mama" Davis on vocals, guitars and mandolin, Paul "Logic Man" Sandoval on vocals, guitar and percussion, and David "Professor Ooh" Pengra on fretless bass. If it's listening pleasure you're after, it doesn't get any better than the powerful harmonies, always interesting and often moving lyrics, and tight instrumentation of this all-original quartet. |
Musician's Website
THE Other Band - www.THEOtherBand.org
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July
18, Sun 2-4pm
Eric Apoe / Jen Youngs |
Eric Apoe
Singer-Songwriter
A master songwriter reaching deep into his Americana roots, with a velvet voice and ageless stories in his songs. A staple of Seattle’s underground, his music encompasses rock, jazz, folk, classical, and world traditions. With poetic force and humorous paradox, Apoe is a Leonard Cohen for the Age of Unreality. |
Musician's Website
Eric Apoe - www.ericapoe.com
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Jen Youngs
Singer-Songwriter
"...got a nasty reply from a bar owner giving me (bleep)... but he who charges 6 bucks for a 1 dollar beer and treats bands like (bleep) doesnt get my time of day, we all know who's the greedy (bleep). You get to make your bar your way, I'm gonna make my music my way!!!
Im not a jukebox!!!" |
Musician's Website
Jen Youngs
www.jenyoungs.com
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July
25, Sun 2-4pm
The Whateverly Brothers |
Whateverly Brothers
Chris Glannister / Matthew Moeller / Dan Roberts
“Homemade three layer harmonies with instrumental frosting!”
| The Brothers have performed for many years as solo artists and members of obscure folk groups across the Pacific Northwest. Now these three talents are together as the Whateverly Brothers. The music world will never be the same! “It’s a blending of the finest traditions of vocal harmony.” Drawing from a rich and varied musical history, The Whateverly Brothers harken to the folksinger tradition that: “No musical style is sacred”. Weigh anchor! Raise the glass! Sing along! |
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