A Newsletter for Columbia, Snake, and Yakima River Folk

Page 1 Vol. 22, Issue 8 March 2011 Adam Miller, Autoharp Virtuoso, in Concert past -- is very much alive within us. with a trunk full of stories and songs Saturday, 19 March, 7:30 PM It is a great privilege to sing with people rich with the wisdom, wry humor, Adam Miller, one of the premier auto- all over the nation, and to help them and soulful sensibility of American harpists in the world, will perform locate their own place in the long strea m wit. His songs evoke a by-gone time I want to help the 2011 Member Application for Three Rivers Folklife Society in of cultural tradition – to make those when most entertainment was home- 2011 Tumbleweed Your membership gives you voting rights in folklife Ma r ch. Adam is a renowned Am e r i c a n connections to their own family history, made -- before radios and televisions Y e s ! elections, $3 off most concerts, and is tax deductible! Music Festival You’ll even get a nifty membership card to show your folksinger and natural-born storyteller. their traditions, and those old songs replaced the musical instruments that friends and neighbors! An accomplished folklorist, historian, that are part of them.” once resounded in every American I would like to contribute and song-collector, he has amassed One reviewer said of his perform- homestead. His songs are the songs at this level ___Bronze $50.00 ____ Individual ($15) or ____ Family ($20) Renewal? Y N an impressive repertoire of over 5,000 ance, “It will charm even the most die- of America’s heritage; a window into ___Silver $100.00 Name______songs. He accompanies his rich, reso- hard of iPod-loving kids or reluctant the soul of our nation in its youth. ___Gold $250.00 Address ______nant baritone voice with lively finger- significant-others.” Folksinger Frank Adam has rec o r ded four CDs that picking acoustic guitar and stunning- Hamilton, a former member of The rec e i v e airplay across North America ___Platinum $1000.00 City______State ______Zip ______ly beautiful autoharp melodies. Weavers, says, “He’s doing a real serv- and Europe: “Bare Fingers - The Solo Phone ______E-mail ______Name ______Adam’s time-honored, traditional ic e for folk music: defending the Autoharp Artistry of Adam Miller,” Address______I can help 3RFS with: folk songs and ballads are a breath of Treasury of American Tradition.” “Wild Birds,” “The Orphan Train and City ______State ____Zip______Refreshments at concerts ___ Setting up chairs ___ Fund raising fresh air. A masterful entertainer who George Winston calls Miller, “One of other Reminiscences,” and “Along Phone Number______Taking admission at events ___ Folding newsletters ___ Coffeehouses never fails to get his audience singing the great autoharpists and folksingers Came a Giant - Traditional American ___ Serve on Board of Directors ___ Publicity ___ Song circles along, he has distinguished himself of our times.” The San Francisco Folk Songs for Young People.” ___ Demonstrating folk arts ___ Membership ___ Contra dance Send to: 3RFS TMF, P.O. Box 1098, Richland, WA 99352 as one of the great interpreters of folknik describes Miller’s autoharp The concert will be held at the ___ Tumbleweed Music Festival ___ Other American folk tales and folk songs, playing as, “...superb and imagina- Community Unitarian Universalist Enclose your check payable to Three Rivers Folklife Society. Send check to: Three Rivers Folklife Society,P.O. Box 1098, Richland, WA 99 3 5 2 . and as a performer who appeals to tive.” Maine Public Radio calls him, Church, 2819 W. Sylvester, in Pasco. audiences of all ages. “...a master of the autoharp.” Fellow Tickets are $11 general admission/$9 “I have always had a great interest folksingers call him “a National seniors and students, if purchased in in how folk songs travel through his- Treasure.” advance at Bookworm stores and tory, and how history travels through Traveling 70,000 miles each year, Octopus’ Garden and $1 more at the folk songs,” Adam explains. fr om the Everglades to the Ar ctic Circl e , door. 3RFS members receive $3 off. “American history -- our collective Adam is a 21st century troubadour Coffeehouse Presents Jean Mann and ukulele), results in the homey, Her second release, “Seasons” Friday, 11 March, 7:30 PM intimate feeling of sitting around a (2004), brought her to Brendan Hill March FFFFFA Get Irish at SSSSS Get Irish at Micki’s Seattle-based, alt-folk, indie-pop singer/ kitchen table with close friends. (Blues Traveler), who produced songwriter Jean Mann has a lot to write Jean has released four albums since and played percussion on the proj- Friday, 4 March, 7:30 PM Saturday, 12 March, 7:00 PM Thursday, 17 March, 6:30 PM and sing about. Having toured exten- she began performing in September ect. In September 2009, Jean accom- The First Friday Folkie Free-for-All is We’ll be belting out sea chanteys at the Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at sively since releasing her first album, 1999, the very day her mother passed plished her longest road tour, circl i n g a song circle, welcoming all genres of Second Saturda y Sea Song Singalong. Micki Perry’s! Bring instruments and “Blossom” (2000), this innovative, self- aw a y . Along the road of that life-chang- the perimeter of the U.S. (10,000 music and all levels of proficiency. Th e r e’ll surely be an Irish tune or two, songs to sing and some comestibles. taught performer shares her soulful, ing event, came more life, love, a stolen miles), with 22 shows in 5 weeks, Everyone has a chance to pick a song too! Join us at Richland’s Round Tab l e Micki will be providing corned beef lovely and gritty-honest tales through vintage Gibson guitar and enough drawing from her entire catalogue, or tune. Bring a dessert or snack to Pizza on the corner of George Was h i n g t o n and cabbage. You can bring some sort the voice of an angel. Her vocal prow e s s , broken hearts to fill a country west- including her third album, “Daisies share. Join us at Micki Perry’s house, Way and Torbett in Richland. We begin of Irish food and your own beverage. combined with eclectic instrument ern album. A cache of beautifully and Fire” (2007). 10 1 1 S. Dawes St., in Kennewick. around 7:00. There’s no charge except Bring out your Irish side at this enjoy- playing (alternately-tuned acoustic 6- arranged songs and an empowered for your food and beverage. ab l e annual event. string and tenor guitars, harmonica voice emerged through it all. Continued on Pg. 2, see Mann 2 4

Adam Miller Community Desert Thistle Pipe Autoharp Workshop Education Classes! Band Concert Sunday, 20 March, 2:00 PM Kennewick Community Education Saturday, 5 March, 7:00 PM pr ovides a plethora of learning oppor- Autoharp virtuoso Adam Miller will This year marks the 35th anniversary American Folk Songs Class 7:30 PM Thurs KeHS, Rm. 104 tu n i t i e s . In March, these include four Walla Walla Contra Dance teach a 2-1/2 hour, hands-on autoharp and 32nd annual concert of The Desert sessions of special interest to Three 7:30 PM Sat, Unity Church of workshop for beginning to intermedi- Thistle Pipe Band. This year’s special First Friday Folkie Free-for-All 7:30 PM Fri Micki Perry’s Rivers Folklife Society members and Peace, 810 “C” Street, at the ate players. This informal workshop guest is The Columbia Basin Concert music-lovers. Walla Walla Regional Airport An Evening of Celtic Music 7:00 PM Sat Chief Jo Aud., Richland will develop and improve your abili- Band. Part of the event will include 3RFS president, Micki Perry, will ty to accompany singing and play arrangements that have been scored British & Australian Folk Songs Class 7:30 PM Thurs KeHS, Rm. 104 pr esent two classes on “Songs Everyone familiar melodies on the autoharp. for the two ensembles combined. Should Know.” The first, on March 3, Playing along and learning by ear, Don’t miss this rare opportunity! The Jean Mann Coffeehouse 7:30 PM Fri All Saints’ at 7:30 pm, will focus on some of the Adam will address rhythm, timing, concert will take place at Chief Joseph most notable, historic, and memorable World Music for Songwriting Workshop Part I 9:30 AM Sat KaHS, Rm. 179 chord selection, picks, dynamics, and Middle School Auditorium in Richland. American folk songs. The second, on a myriad of right-hand and left-hand Tickets cost $12 for adults, $8 for sen- 2nd Saturday Sea Song Singalong 7:00 PM Sat Round Table Pizza, March 10, at 7:30 pm, will feature Dance in March techniques for diatonic and chromatic iors and children 12 and under. Visit Richland British and Australian songs. Both PM autoharp. Workshop song handouts desertthistlepipeband.org for more 3RFS Board Meeting 7:00 Mon Richland Library classes will be held at Kennewick High Saturday, 26 March, 7:30 PM (in the keys of C, F, and G major) information. School. Pre-registration is required St. Patrick’s Day Party 6:30 PM Thurs Micki Perry’s include folk songs, waltzes, children’s Who doesn’t love March in the Tri- and each class costs $15. songs, and ballads. Cities? The days are getting longer, Adam Miller Concert 7:30 PM Sat CUUC Local performers and 3RFS volunteers, Adam Miller is a renowned Am e r i c a n Guitar Workshop the early spring flowers are bloom- Mary Hartman and Janet Humphrey, Adam Miller Autoharp Workshop 2:00 PM Sun Micki Perry’s folksinger and one of the most res p e c t - Andrew Leonard, a guitar instructor ing, and Dan Clark returns to call our will present a two-part workshop on ed autoharp instructors in the country. at the National Guitar Workshop and contra dance. Dan is a major part of songwriting on March 12 and 26. The 2011 Tumbleweed Planning Meeting 7:00 PM Thurs RCC He has conducted autoharp workshops Crown of the Continent Guitar the Walla Walla dance tradition, a first session will cover melody, har- from the Everglades to the Arctic. Foundation, will present a workshop wonderful caller, and one of most Songwriting Workshop Part II 9:30 AM Sat SoHS, Rm. A135 mo n y , chords, rhythm and lyrics, with Adam’s website is Folksinging.org for players of all levels and styles. The generous souls we know. lots of examples to enjoy. Students will Contra Dance 7:30 PM Sat Shuffler’s Shanty Instruments will not be provided, topic is how to make the most of your We’ve been lucky that the band get an assignment to work on for the so each participant is encouraged to guitar practice time. See next month’s Common Ground has been a frequent next two weeks. At the second session, bring an autoharp. The cost is $20 per newsletter for more information. visitor to the Tri-Cities as well. The students will share their new songs. student with a maximum of 25 partic- band members are Sono Hashisaki on Class fee is $29 and pre-registration First Friday Folkie Free-for-All 7:30 PM FRI Micki Perry’s ipants. The workshop will be held at fiddle, Phil Katz on melodeons, and is required. Micki Perry’s house, 1011 S. Dawes St., is published monthly Jay Finkelstein on guitar. All are out- For more information or to register, Doug Rice Coffeehouse 7:30 PM Fri All Saints’ in Kennewick. For reservations, direc- from August through May by the standing musicians and veterans of visit www.ksd.org/communityed or Three Rivers Folklife Society. tions, or more information, contact numerous contra bands. Their reper- 2nd Saturday Sea Song Singalong 7:00 PM Sat Round Table Pizza, call 222-5080. Editor: Mary Hartman Richland Micki at 783-9937 or 528-2215. toire brings together French Canadian Production: Kendal Smith 3RFS Board Meeting 7:00 PM Mon Richland Library Original Design: Theresa Grate music from Quebec, Métis tunes of Send items of interest to: Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Celtic Andrew Leonard Guitar Workshop Time & Place TBD TMF Planning [email protected] Mann (cont.) Send address changes to: and Yankee contra, lovely French jigs, Thursday, 24 March, 7:00 PM Teresa Morgan Concert 7:30 PM Sat CUUC Jean has headlined at many Pacific Jim Zimmerschied and a few Welsh tunes as well. They 1757 Boston, Richland, WA 99354 bring a “world” of music to our dance Northwest festivals, and played icon- This month the Tumbleweed Music Send Member classified ads to: 2011 Tumbleweed Planning Meeting 7:00 PM Thurs RCC ic rooms such as Yoshi’s lounge in San Festival Planning Committee will P.O. Box 1098, Richland, WA 99352 floor. Please join us for a joyfully Contra Dance 7:30 PM Sat Shuffler’s Shanty Francisco, the Tractor Tavern in Seattle, meet at the Richland Community energetic evening. 3RFS 20010-11 Board of Directors All dances will be taught so no expe- and CBGB’s in New York. Her fourth Ce n t e r . If you would like to help with Micki Perry, President 783-9937 ri e n c e or partner is necessary. Bring All Saints’ = All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 1322 Kimball Ave., Richland CD is “Dream of Goats.” Pu b l i c i t y or Fundraising, please con- Scott Woodside, Vice President 735-7037 CUUC = Community Unitarian Universalist Church, 2819 W. Sylvester St., Pasco Frank Cuta, Secretary 967-2658 your friends, family and snacks to KaHS = Kamiakin High School, 600 N. Arthur st., Kennewick The Coffeehouse will begin with an tact Duane Horton at 420-6796. If you Tim Riordan, Treasurer 943-8336 share for a great evening of music, KeHS = Kennewick High School, 500 S. Dayton St., Kennewick open mic session -- come early to sign would like to volunteer to help out Members at Large: Micki Perry’s = 1011 S. Dawes St., Kennewick up. The Coffeehouse is held at All during the Festival itself, contact Liz Duane Horton 628-0709 dancing and fun at Shuffler’s Shanty, Paul Knight 586-2253 717 N. Irving St., in Kennewick. Go RCC = Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive, Richland Saints’ Episcopal Church, located at Campbell at 360-573-2267 or send an Round Table Pizza = Corner of George Washington Way and Torbett St., Richland Nancy Ostergaard 783-1743 to 3rfs.org for a map. Admission at 1322 Kimball Ave., in Richland (drive email to [email protected]. Shuffler’s Shanty = 717 N. Irving St., Kennewick around to the lower parking lot in the Performer applications will be avail- 3RFS e-mail: [email protected] the door is $8 general/$6 Seniors SoHS = Southridge High School, 3320 S. Union Loop Rd., Kennewick 3RFS Info: www.3rfs.org 509 528-2215 and teens. Kids under 12 are free. back). Suggested donation at the door able online soon at 3rfs.org If you would For information, call 509 528-2215 is $8 general/$6 senior and students. prefer a paper application, call Micki $1 discount for 3RFS members. For info, call Alan Page at 943-5662. Perry at 528-2215.