2012 Northwest Folklife Festival: Full Schedule

4:00pm PDT

3 Play Ricochet

String Band Americana

Friday May 25, 2012 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Alki Court Stage 47.62286, -122.35328

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
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Biography Long-time performers of traditional American music. One of use runs adult music camps. One of os flies airplanes. One of us builds guitars.

4:20pm PDT

The Priest and the Publicans

Gospel Bluegrass out of the box

Friday May 25, 2012 4:20pm - 4:55pm PDT
Fisher Green Stage: Sponsored by KBCS 91.3FM 47.62109, -122.35258

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
URL
Biography The core members have been performing together since the early 90's. We have played on stage at Folklife for over 12 years.

6:00pm PDT

The Warren G. Hardings

Bad President. Fun Band.

Friday May 25, 2012 6:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Fisher Green Stage: Sponsored by KBCS 91.3FM 47.62109, -122.35258

Music Performance, Northwest Stringband Throwdown

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
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Biography "While Harding epitomized the vigor of the corn-fed farm boy, he was, in reality, a violator of reasonably healthy behavior. His only exercise consisted of desultory rounds of golf, fairly frequent love trysts, and at least twice-weekly marathon poker games. These card games were drenched in highballs, suffused with cigar smoke, and punctuated with copious expectorations of tobacco juice into strategically placed spittoons. While Harding and his cronies played cards and munched on roast beef sandwiches, the Duchess kept the whiskey flowing. These games often ran past one in the morning."

6:00pm PDT

Open Drum & Dance

With Carold Nelson

Friday May 25, 2012 6:00pm - 6:50pm PDT
Rhythm Tent 47.62298, -122.35159

Music-Dance Workshop Application, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
Biography na

11:40am PDT

Wainwright Brothers

Boot Stomping Roots Music

Saturday May 26, 2012 11:40am - 12:10pm PDT
Indie Roots at Broad Street: Sponsored by BECU & 103.7 The Mountain 47.61938, -122.34979

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
URL
Biography The Pacific Northwest has become the birthing grounds of a new folk revival, and the Wainwright Brothers have stomped out their brand of this 21st century genre in the shaking of walls of concert halls and the dancing feet of crazed audiences.

12:05pm PDT

Blueberry Hill

Miller Family Bluegrass Band

Saturday May 26, 2012 12:05pm - 12:30pm PDT
Fisher Green Stage: Sponsored by KBCS 91.3FM 47.62109, -122.35258

Music Performance, Family Stringband Showcase: Sponsored by Seattle's Child

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
URL
Biography We are a family band, using all acoustic instruments, with family harmonies. Our music ranges from bluegrass, to folk, to Americana. We play some originals and traditionals, too.

12:20pm PDT

The Whiskey Chasers

Keep It Rowdy

Saturday May 26, 2012 12:20pm - 12:50pm PDT
Acoustic Stage (Shaw Room) 47.62296, -122.35508

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
URL
Biography The Whiskey Chasers hale from all corners of the country but have come together in Eugene Oregon over music, whiskey, and a general desire to keep things rowdy. Driven by powerful two part harmonies, flashy and at times fancy instrumental performance, and a rich mixture of uniquely arranged traditional tunes and well crafted originals, the Whiskey Chasers have been bringing the out the rowdy in a wide variety of venues; from Mulligans Pub to the University of Oregon to the Oregon Country Fair.

1:00pm PDT

Swing Mandolin

With Brian Oberlin

Saturday May 26, 2012 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
Olympic Room 47.62292, -122.35512

Music-Dance Workshop Application, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
Biography Brian Oberlin is the founder/director of the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra and the River of the West Mandolin Camp.

2:05pm PDT

Down the Road

Bluegrass, Old-Time, & Folk

Saturday May 26, 2012 2:05pm - 2:40pm PDT
Mural Amphitheatre 47.62057, -122.35049

Music Performance, Bluegrass: Hot Pickin' & Harmonies

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
URL
Biography Down the Road is a trio of bluegrass and American roots music veterans from the Snoqualmie Valley, Washington area that includes husband/wife duo Cathi and Gary Davidson on guitars and vocals and John Tubbs on mandolin and vocals. The band's music spans a range from old-time country and traditional bluegrass music through folk and contemporary bluegrass, with a focus on duet and trio harmony singing and clean, tasteful instrumental work, all performed in a relaxed, straightforward style.

2:50pm PDT

The Howdy Boys

Hot Honky Tonkin' Bluegrass

Saturday May 26, 2012 2:50pm - 3:25pm PDT
Mural Amphitheatre 47.62057, -122.35049

Music Performance, Bluegrass: Hot Pickin' & Harmonies

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
URL
Biography We play the music we love from the early days of Bluegrass and mix it up with Honky Tonk, Old Time Country, and original songs and tunes. Founded in 2008, The Howdy Boys is a meeting of the minds; four musical brothers, picking with the passion and energy to make the music sound as though it was written just yesterday.

3:00pm PDT

Prozac Mtn Boys

Keeping PNW safe for bluegrass

Saturday May 26, 2012 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Acoustic Stage (Shaw Room) 47.62296, -122.35508

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
URL
Biography The PMBs have been keeping the PNW safe for bluegrass for over a decade. Someone has to do it. If not us, who?

3:35pm PDT

Dysfunction Junction

Bluegrass

Saturday May 26, 2012 3:35pm - 4:10pm PDT
Mural Amphitheatre 47.62057, -122.35049

Music Performance, Bluegrass: Hot Pickin' & Harmonies

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
URL
Biography Dysfunction Junction plays traditional bluegrass.

4:20pm PDT

Convergence Zone Bluegrass

Bluegrass, etc.

Saturday May 26, 2012 4:20pm - 4:50pm PDT
Acoustic Stage (Shaw Room) 47.62296, -122.35508

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
URL
Biography Two years ago the rainy convergence zone left little to do outdoors - so like a northwest salmon run, musicians migrated indoors to create music.

4:20pm PDT

Runaway Train Bluegrass Band

Hot Bluegrass

Saturday May 26, 2012 4:20pm - 4:55pm PDT
Mural Amphitheatre 47.62057, -122.35049

Music Performance, Bluegrass: Hot Pickin' & Harmonies

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
URL
Biography All members have played in bands for many years - this formation of Runaway Train is 4 yr old. All members are from South Sound, all sing lead and harmony. We are host band for the annual Bluegrass from the Forest festival in Shelton, WA. Luke won the 2008 Rockygrass banjo contest and is sponsored by Ome banjos.

6:00pm PDT

Brian Oberlin

Solo Swing Mandolin

Saturday May 26, 2012 6:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Folklife Cafe 47.62383, -122.35084

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
URL
Biography Brian Oberlin is the found/director of the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra and the River of the West Mandolin Camp.

6:00pm PDT

Open Drum & Dance

With Lance Scott

Saturday May 26, 2012 6:00pm - 6:50pm PDT
Rhythm Tent 47.62298, -122.35159

Music-Dance Workshop Application, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
Biography na

1:30pm PDT

King Hat String Band

Close Enough for Bluegrass

Sunday May 27, 2012 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Acoustic Stage (Shaw Room) 47.62296, -122.35508

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
URL
Biography This band grew from a long-running jam session, and has evolved a bit since we started playing out in 2010. We all have deep musical roots and interests, and those interests coalesce around traditional and contemporary bluegrass and Americana music.

5:50pm PDT

Renegade Stringband

Northwest Bluegrass

Sunday May 27, 2012 5:50pm - 6:20pm PDT
Alki Court Stage 47.62286, -122.35328

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
URL
Biography Renegade Stringband plays Northwest Bluegrass music. The band formed in Portland, Oregon during the summer of 2010, uniting around their love of traditional music, hard-stomping acoustic songs, and bluesy vocal harmonies. When they aren’t playing original numbers or interpreting the work of legends like Woody Guthrie or Ella Fitzgerald, the band covers everyone from Tom Waits to the Black Keys. The band features singer Jessica Jarris, mandolinist Ben Larsen, Austin Moore on guitar, Joe Seamons plays banjo & harmonica, and Allen Clayton plucks & slaps the upright bass. All five members sing.

8:30pm PDT

Fadin' by 9

Bluegrass Covers & Originals

Sunday May 27, 2012 8:30pm - 9:00pm PDT
Fisher Green Stage: Sponsored by KBCS 91.3FM 47.62109, -122.35258

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
URL
Biography Fadin' by 9 is a Vancouver USA-based bluegrass band that features "bluegrassified" folk, rock, and bluegrass covers as well as a bunch of original tunes. Fadin' by 9 has been playing its unique, uplifting brand of bluegrass at various PNW venues since 2005.

12:20pm PDT

Deer In The Headlights

Bluegrass Band

Monday May 28, 2012 12:20pm - 12:50pm PDT
Fisher Green Stage: Sponsored by KBCS 91.3FM 47.62109, -122.35258

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
Biography In 2005 after meeting at a local home jam, a friendship began. DITH has evolved into a group of friends that love to play music and bring the joy of their music to anyone who will listen. Their music is a mix of traditional bluegrass with a bit of country and folk tossed in. Playing some standards along with originals the band has a sound all their own. The harmonies and instrumentals are a pleasing blend.

1:00pm PDT

Pickled Okra

Un-traditional Bluegrass

Monday May 28, 2012 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Alki Court Stage 47.62286, -122.35328

Music Performance, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
URL
Biography This group of string players breathes life into a classic genre with fresh ideas and pure family charm. Conceived in 2006 by husband and wife, Todd and Paisley Gray, what started out as a living room pass time quickly took to the streets to become a band.

6:00pm PDT

Open Drum & Dance

With Carold Nelson

Monday May 28, 2012 6:00pm - 6:50pm PDT
Rhythm Tent 47.62298, -122.35159

Music-Dance Workshop Application, (if applicable)

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
Biography na