2012 Northwest Folklife Festival: Full Schedule

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

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."

Nettle Honey

Old Time Influenced Hot Tunes!

Friday May 25, 2012 6:45pm - 7:15pm PDT
Fisher Green Stage: Sponsored by KBCS 91.3FM 47.62109, -122.35258

Genre OTM -- Old Time Music
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Biography Playing high-energy acoustic music deeply rooted in Appalachian old time, Nettle Honey is at home playing tight sets of crafted original music as well as marathon busking sessions and late night square dances.

Water Tower

Psychedelic Folk Ripping

Friday May 25, 2012 7:30pm - 8:10pm PDT
Fisher Green Stage: Sponsored by KBCS 91.3FM 47.62109, -122.35258

Genre CFMA -- Contemporary Folk Music - Americana
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Biography After 5 years on the road, 4 albums under their belt and multiple international tours, Water Tower has been brewing up a storm in the folk music world. The boys have collaborated live with members of bands like Frank Turner, Kitty Daisy and Lewis, the Red Stick Ramblers, and the Foghorn Stringband and shared the stage with acts like Old Crow Medicine Show, Mumford and Sons, Wilco, Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three, and Woody Pines. They have toured extensively in both the USA and abroad, and performed live on the BBC, NPR, and RTE. Their all original sound is infectious and has spread far and wide to audiences of all ages and walks of life. Based in Portland, Oregon these young gents got their start busking on street corners playing traditional old time and bluegrass, eventually honing their sound as a solid dance band playing square dances and bluegrass festivals up and down the west coast

Polecat

Stomp Bluegrass Celtic Dance

Friday May 25, 2012 8:25pm - 9:00pm PDT
Fisher Green Stage: Sponsored by KBCS 91.3FM 47.62109, -122.35258

Genre CFMA -- Contemporary Folk Music - Americana
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Biography Formed in Bellingham, Washington in March 2010, Polecat has quickly established itself in the Northwest, with two records and over 100 shows in one year. Their unique instrumentation is comprised of Karl Olson (drums), Jeremy Elliott (electric guitar and vocals), Aaron Guest (vocals and 12 string guitar), Cayley Schmid (fiddle), and Richard Reeves (upright bass). This enables them to seamlessly blend genres including bluegrass, country, celtic, rock, and world music into their sound. There is a sense of mass appeal attached to Polecat for their unique take on roots music, as well as an acknowledged respect for their honest approach to where the music comes from. Aside from their self-titled E.P. and full length album 'Fire on the Hill', one of the best aspects of Polecat is their live show. Their music celebrates life, love, and good times, and it reflects on the faces of the players and their audience. Polecat has shared the stage with several nationally acclaimed acts, including The Infamous Stringdusters, The Hackensaw Boys, Trampled by Turtles, and The Moondoggies. More information including audio, video, schedule, and more can be found at www.polecatmusic.com