2012 Northwest Folklife Festival: Full Schedule

Down the Road

Bluegrass, Old-Time, & Folk

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

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
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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.

The Howdy Boys

Hot Honky Tonkin' Bluegrass

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

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
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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.

Dysfunction Junction

Bluegrass

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

Runaway Train Bluegrass Band

Hot Bluegrass

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

Genre BG -- Bluegrass
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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.