2013 Northwest Folklife Festival: Full Schedule

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1:30pm PDT

Bushwick Book Club Seattle Presents: Original Music Inspired by the Wizard of Oz

Artists

Debbie Miller

Folk/Quirk Bio: Seattle-based singer/songwriter Debbie Miller will tug at your heart, cause you giggle, and make you think twice about crossing her – sometimes all during the same song. Website: http://www.thedebbiemiller.com Performers: Debbie Miller - guitar... Read More →

Joy Mills Band

Urban Country-Folk Bio: With their 2012 release, Trick of the Eye, Joy Mills and company bring forward their urban country-roots style, with her flair for melody with verdant layers of pedal steel and a solid rhythm section. Website: http://www.joymills.com Get Recordings: Yes, online and Sonic Boom in Ballard, live shows Performers: Joy Mills - acoustic guitar Lucien LaMotte - electric guitar, pedal steel, amp Tom Parker - bass guitar, amp Paul Culala - drums... Read More →

Mark Blasco (Bushwick Book Club)

Geek Rock Bio: Mark Blasco is a geek rock musician who has been involved in all aspects of the music industry. His songs are stories inspired by books, films, and modern day life. Website: http://www.markblasco.com Get Recordings: Songs available at markblasco.com Performers: Mark Blasco - Acoustic Guitar and Vocals... Read More →

Nate b

Acoustic Soul Bio: The song writing Backbone for the group Bucket of Honey, Nate b is an established musician in the Seattle area. Classically trained, he has been making music in the Pop scene for the past 8 years. Website: http://www.bucketofhoney.com Get Recordings: www.bucketofhoney.com Performers: Nate b Vocals and Guitar (Maybe Looping pedal) Through same DI... Read More →

Sean Morse

with Bushwick Book Club Bio: Website: http://www.seanhuntingmorse.com Performers: SEan MOrse

Tai Shan

Seamstress of Melodies Bio: Tai Shan has performed for show such as Weekday with Steve Scher, Art Zone and at Bumbershoot and Benaroya Hall. She is a regular performer with the Bushwick Book Club and the Seattle Rock Orchestra. Website: http://www.taishanmusic.com Get Recordings: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/taishan Performers: Tai Shan - Vocals and Guitar... Read More →

The Bushwick Book Club Seattle!

Presents original music inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Bio: The Bushwick Book Club Seattle is a collective of performers who offer monthly performances of original music inspired by different literary selections. Website: http://thebushwickbookclubseattle.com... Read More →

Wes Weddell

Singer, Songwriter, Citizen Bio: Seattle’s Wes Weddell returns as Folklife’s Community Coordinator for Singer/Songwriters: www.wesweddell.com Website: http://www.wesweddell.com Get Recordings: Yes - www.wesweddell.com Performers: Wes Weddell - guitar/vocals... Read More →

Saturday May 25, 2013 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Folklife Cafe

Showcase, Spoken Word-Storyteller | Spoken Word-Storyteller, Spoken Word-Storyteller

Genre Showcase

3:00pm PDT

The Storytellers' Breath

Kathleen Nacozy 3:05-3:30

Paul Che-oke-ten Wagner 3:35-4:00

Judith Alexander 4:05-4:30

Kathya Alexander 4:35-5:00

Artists

Judith Alexander

World Folklore for Fun and Wisdom Bio: As an elementary school librarian, I enjoyed telling stories and sharing literature with children. After retirement, I began telling to adults as well and now tell in English in Germany, too. I have told at schools and at festivals in Germany... Read More →

Kathleen Nacozy

World-Class Improviser and Storyteller Bio: Kathleen Nacozy is a devoted writer and improviser. She teaches improv for writers at Unexpected Productions. Website: http://www.knacozy.com

Kathya Alexander

Southern Stories Bio: Kathya Alexander is a writer, actor, and teaching artist. She was awarded a 2007 Writer-in-Residence at Hedgebrook Women Writer’s Retreat, the Fringe First Award in Scotland, and City Artist Award. Website: http://www.seattlestoryteller.com Performers: None... Read More →

Paul Cheoketen Wagner

Coast Salish Storyteller/ Flute Bio: Paul "Cheoketen" Wagner is a mamber of the Saanich tribe of South Western Vancouver Island British Columbia. He is an internationally-performing ambassador of Coast Salish stories and songs. Website: http://www.sacredbreath.com Get Recordings: www.sacredbreath.cc Performers: Paul Wagner- voice, flute, drum... Read More →

Saturday May 25, 2013 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Folklife Cafe

Spoken Word-Storyteller, Spoken Word-Storyteller | Showcase, Spoken Word-Storyteller

Genre Spoken Word-Storyteller

11:00am PDT

Youthful at Heart: Family Stories

Rebecca Mabanglo-Mayor 11:05-11:28

Pam & Dan Sackett 11:30-11:53

Norm Brecke 11:55-12:18

The Baltuck/Garrard Family Storytellers 12:20-12:45

Artists

Norm Brecke

Storyteller Bio: Norm revels in telling a good story. He is a Folklife veteran & 2 time runner-up in the liar’s contest. He has told at the ALA conference, Powellswood Storytelling Festival, & the Seattle Symphony. Get Recordings: Yes, available at performance

Pamela and Daniel Sackett

"Booing Death" Readings & Music Bio: Pamela Sackett is a performing author of books, songs and scripts, including 5-book series TWO MINUTES TO SHINE (Samuel French, NY), rhythmic prose books SAVING THE WORLD SOLO and SPEAK OF THE GHOST. Website: http://www.pamelasackett.com Get Recordings: Pamela Sackett's books and CDs available online @ www.pamelasackett.com Performers: Pamela Sackett - harmonicas Daniel Sackett - melodica... Read More →

Rebecca Mabanglo-Mayor

Storyteller Bio: Creative, culturally-inspired entertainer with a 7-year career performing Filipino folktales and Filipino-American personal stories encouraging others to celebrate their uniqueness within community. Website: http://wordbinder.blogspot.com/... Read More →

The Baltuck/Garrard Family Storytellers

She Said, He Said! Bio: Award-winning author Naomi Baltuck and librarian extraordinaire Thom Garrard raised a family of storytellers. The couple performs tandem tales at schools, libraries, and festivals. Website: http://www.naomibaltuck.com Get Recordings: Crazy Gibberish, and Crazy Gibberish too. www.naomibaltuck.com books store, and many libraries... Read More →

Sunday May 26, 2013 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Center Theatre

Spoken Word-Storyteller, Spoken Word-Storyteller | Showcase, Spoken Word-Storyteller

Genre Spoken Word-Storyteller

4:00pm PDT

Liars' Contest!

Artists

Liars' Contest!

Sign Up at 2PM at the Olympic Room Bio: As an elementary school librarian, I enjoyed telling stories and sharing literature with children. After retirement, I began telling to adults as well and now tell in English in Germany, too. I have told at schools and at festivals in Germany... Read More →

Sunday May 26, 2013 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Olympic Room

Spoken Word-Storyteller, Spoken Word-Storyteller | Showcase, Spoken Word-Storyteller

Genre Spoken Word-Storyteller

8:00pm PDT

Ghost Stories

Alfredo Gormezano 8:05-8:32

Ken Iverson 8:34-9:01

Cherie Trebon 9:03-9:31

Doug Banner 9:32-10:00

Artists

Alfredo Gormezano

Tales of Central Asia Bio: Performing and teaching the music and dances of the Near East and Central Asia since 1982. Has studied the languages of these regions and is fascinated by the beauty of the poetry and stories. Performers: Alfredo Gormezano - Oud, Saz, Komuz, Tar, Bendir... Read More →

Cherie Trebon, Story Teller

Cherie Trebon Bio: Cherie is a lifelong Storyteller who draws upon a broad repertoire of folktales, legends, myths, poetry and contemporary stories to transport listeners of all ages to far away places.

Doug Banner

Storyteller Bio: Doug Banner, a twenty-five year veteran of public education, has been a leader in the storytelling community and a promoter of the storytelling revival in Northwest Washington for 25 years. Website: http://www.dougbannerstoryteller.com... Read More →

Ken Iverson, Storyteller

He Didn't Say That...Did He? Bio: Founding member of Portland Storytellers' Guild and telling for over 30 years. Awarded 2nd Place Trophy in Folklife Liar's Contest 2011 & 2012. Tells original tales, Myths,Folktales,Ghost Stories, +++ Website: http://www.keniverson.com... Read More →

Sunday May 26, 2013 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Center Theatre

Spoken Word-Storyteller, Spoken Word-Storyteller | Showcase, Spoken Word-Storyteller

Genre Spoken Word-Storyteller

3:00pm PDT

New Voices, New Storytellers

Mary Anne Moorman 3:05-3:28

Larry Hohm 3:30-3:53

Elizabeth Lord 3:55-4:18

Alay Ng Kultura 4:20-4:48

Artists

Alay ng Kultura

People's Art & Culture Bio: The mission of Alay ng Kultura (offering of our culture) is to promote political and artistic empowerment to inspire and mobilize people for progressive social change. Website: http://alayngkultura.wordpress.com Performers: Waldamar Kintana Katrina Pestano Richard Arcelo - Guitar Precious Butiu - Guitar Chris Nuez Ronald Antonio... Read More →

Elizabeth Lord

Storytelling for the Bar Crowd Bio: Elizabeth has performed for all manner of audiences in all kinds of venues, for many years now. She is the creator of multiple solo storytelling shows. Website: http://www.professionaltalker.com... Read More →

Larry Hohm

Storytelling Bio: Philosophy Professor for six years. Software Developer for 22 years. Seattle resident for 23 years.

Mary Anne Moorman

Auntmama Bio: Mary Mary Anne Moorman tells weekly stories on KBCS.FM radio and around the Northwest at storytelling festivals, theatres, schools and musical venuesl. Website: http://auntmama.com Get Recordings: iTunes and at Auntmama.com... Read More →

Monday May 27, 2013 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Folklife Cafe

Spoken Word-Storyteller, Spoken Word-Storyteller | Showcase, Spoken Word-Storyteller

Genre Spoken Word-Storyteller