A Newsletter for Columbia, Snake, and Yakima River Folk

Vol. 23, Issue 8 April 2012 Joe Jencks Brings Brother Sun Trio to 3RFS ed in the rural country, gospel, and Greg’s humanity and his easy affinity Saturday, 21 April, 7:30 PM traditions of our nation. An for the audience. Pat Wictor, Greg Greenway, and Joe American by birth, Pat was raised in Joe Jencks is an international tour- I want to help the 2012 Member Application Jencks have formed a dynamic new Venezuela, Holland, , and ing performer, songwriter, entertain- 2012 Tumbleweed Your membership gives you voting rights in folklife trio, Brother Sun. Their harmonies, as England. This time abroad gave him er, and educator, based in Chicago. 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 much as their lyrics, tell what they are an unusually deep awareness of being From venues like Carnegie Hall and friends and neighbors! about: warm as a campfire, stirring as a resident of a country while also a Lincoln Center in New York, to coffe e - I would like to contribute a gospel church, rousing as a call to world citizen. Through these early ex- ho u s e s , festivals, spiritual communi- ____ Individual ($15) or ____ Family ($20) Renewal? Y N at this level ___Bronze $50.00 arms. Calling upon contemporary pe r i e n c e s , he gained an appreciation ties, and schools, Joe has spent the ___Silver $100.00 Name______songwriting, and informed by the deep for taking different paths to arrive at last 12 years touring full time. His ___Gold $250.00 Address ______roots of gospel, blues, and folk, the the same destination. Indeed, Pat songs have traveled to every conti- ___Platinum $1000.00 City______State ______Zip ______trio weaves a tapestry of harmony that took a convoluted path to , nent via his own performances, radio, is brilliantly fresh and yet familiar. winding his way through rock, heavy CDs, web casts, and other musicians. Phone ______E-mail ______Name ______Nationally touring folk artists from metal, and jazz. He is noted for his unique merging of Address______I can help 3RFS with: th r ee major points on the map - Boston, Gr eg Greenway is expert instrum e n - musical beauty, social consciousness, City ______State ____Zip______Refreshments at concerts ___ Setting up chairs ___ Fund raising New York, and Chicago - Pat, Greg, ta l i s t , a soulful and moving si n g e r , a and spiritual exploration. Joe weaves Phone Number______Taking admission at events ___ Folding newsletters ___ Coffeehouses and Joe celebrate the amazing power powerful poet, and sparkling enter- a diverse web of stories with brilliant ___ Serve on Board of Directors ___ Publicity ___ Song circles of singing together. Their combined ta i n e r . Originally from Richmond, VA, musical skill, ensnaring even the most ___ Demonstrating folk arts ___ Membership ___ Contra dance Send to: 3RFS TMF, P.O. Box 1098, Richland, WA 99352 musical skills will make for an unfor- he moved to Boston for its rich music rigid of hearts, inviting them to open. ___ Tumbleweed Music Festival ___ Other gettable evening - three rich voices tradition and has become one of its Brother Sun will perform at the 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 . blending on a well-crafted foundation superlative emissaries. Musically, he Community Unitarian Universalist of guitar, , and piano. draws inspiration from all over the Church, 2819 W. Sylvester St., Pasco. Pat Wictor is an innovative slide map--gospel, rock, blues, jazz, and Tickets are $16 general admission/ guitarist known for doing fresh and world music. But his center is in the $14 seniors/students if purchased in memorable versions of traditional singer/songwriter tradition that traces advance at Bookworm stores and and contemporary songs. He has its roots all the way back to the social Octopus’ Garden and are $1 more at become a well-regarded singer and awareness of Woody Guthrie. It all the door. Three Rivers Folklife Society songwriter, writing material ground- comes through the singular lens of members receive a $3 discount. Jeff Knoch Loves Performing for Us! members can tell when a performer Friday, 13 April, 7:30 PM vocal range and style instantly endear is just going through the paces. Jeff him to any listener, while his wit and Tumbleweed Applications Available Now When asked what he would have you engages the audience, bringing them humor keep you smiling and laughing. Applications for performers and the also available. Craft vendor applica- 8:30 pm, at a location yet to be deter- know about himself, Jeff says, “Yeah, with him on this, his latest roller coast- There will be an open mic session songwriting contest are now available tions will be available soon. The new mined. For more information, you I’m the one who sings the “butt” song.” er ride of ballads and wacky tunes. to start off the evening. Come early to online! The due date for both is May website is loaded with photos, videos, can contact Jim at [email protected] He says it’s a love song he wrote for “Tell them I’m a showman.” Jeff sign up, if you want to perform. Slots 18, so don’t dawdle. You can down- history, and information. Check it or 943-6260. his wife, but... “Tell them I play gui- has a way of making every perform- are limited. The coffeehouse is held at load the applications via the 3RFS.org out, then share it with your friends! Be sure to mark the festival dates tar and sing.” Seriously, he really does ance an unforgettable experience for All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 1312 website, or via Tumbleweed music Do you want to help steer the 2012 on your calendar in permanent ink: play guitar and sings. In fact, he start- each audience member. They never Kimball Ave., Richland (drive around festival’s brand-new website – Tumbleweed Music Festival in the August 31 - September 2. ed playing and singing at age 13 and know what’s coming next! Seeing to the lower parking lot in the back). http://www.tumbleweedfest.com. right direction? Our next planning never stopped. him in concert is definitely an experi- Suggested donations are $8 general/ Applications for food vendors are meeting is Thursday, April 26, 7:00- “Tell them that I love it.” Audience ence you won’t want to miss. His $6 teens and seniors at the door. 2 4

old time. All ages are welcome. 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Bluegrass King An over-21 open mic happens each 1 egg yolk Tuesday at the Tahitian Room, 342 1 tablespoon water Thursday, 5 April, 7:00 PM Jadwin Ave., Richland, 9:00 - midnight. ICING: Bluegrass legend James King and the The Cafe in Hastings book store on 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar George Washington Way in Richland 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract James King Band will play at the Walla Walla Contra Dance James King Band Bluegrass Concert 7:00 PM -Thurs., Pasco hosts an Irish and old time acoustic 3/4 teaspoon milk Pasco Christian Church, 15th and Marie Pasco Christian Church, 15th & Marie. 7:30 PM, Sat., Unity Church of jam Wednesdays from 7:00-10:00 pm. In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast First Friday Folkie Free-For-All 7:30 PM -Fri., Micki Perry’s James King has played with the likes Peace, 810 “C” Street at the Duncan Pryce coordinates an open in milk. Stir in butter, egg, sugar and of Dr. Ralph Stanley and is currently Walla Walla Regional Airport 3RFS Board Meeting 7:00 PM Mon., Tim Riordan’s a member of the Bluegrass supergro u p mic at Dax’s Tavern on Lee Blvd., in salt. Combine 3/4 cup flour, raisins, “Longview.” The group was named Richland, Thursdays from 7:00-11:00 pm. currants, and cinnamon. Add to yeast Jeff Knoch Coffeehouse 7:30 PM Fri., All Saints’ emerging artists of the year by the You need to be able to plug in your mixture, mix well. Stir in enough Westwind Music and Dance instrument, and must be at least 21. remaining flour to form a soft dough. 2nd Saturday Sea Song Singalong 7:00 PM Sat., Round Table Pizza, International Bluegrass Music As s o c i a - Weekend, Lincoln City, OR Richland Ruben Gonzales leads an open mic/ Turn onto a floured surface; knead ti o n in 1997. King released “30 Years http://westwindweekend.org Brother Sun Concert 7:30 PM Sat CUUC karaoke session at Ty’s Tavern on Van until smooth and elastic, about 5 min- of Farming” in 2002. The album fea- 541-342-1850 tured the James King Band as sup- Giesen in West Richland, Thursdays utes. Place in a greased bowl, turning Tumbleweed Music Festival 7:00 PM Thurs., Richland Library Planning Meeting porting instrumentalists, with a potent from 8:00 pm till closing. All ages are once to grease top. Cover, let rise in a welcome from 8:00 – 9:00; after that warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. blend of classic bluegrass, hard core Last Dance in April Contra Dance 7:30 PM Sat., First Lutheran country and contemporary song craft. you must be at least 21. This is a grea t Punch dough down; shape into six Saturday, 28 April, 7:30 PM The opening act for the concert will “first live experience” venue, and balls. Place 2” apart on a baking sheet be J.D. Webb and the Downstate Ruben will let you play his guitar if coated with nonstick cooking spray. Come out for our last contra dance of Ramblers of Baker, Oregon. Our friends yours doesn’t plug in. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross on top the 2012 season. We will be treated to First Friday Folkie Free-For-All 7:30 PM -Fri., Micki Perry’s at the Mid-Columbia Traditional Arts Every Friday, Cool Beans hosts an of each bun. Cover and let rise until the calling of Cindy Rakowski accom- all-ages open mic from 7:00 pm till doubled, about 30 minutes. and Music Association (MCTAMA) panied by the music of Out of the The Cantrells Concert 7:30 PM Sat., CUUC are sponsoring this concert. For more midnight. It helps if you can plug in Beat egg yolk and water; brush Wood. Cindy, our local favorite from your instrument or bring a mic for it. over buns. Bake at 375 degrees for 13- information, call 509 492-1555 or go the hills of Kennewick, is known for 3RFS Board Meeting 7:00 PM Mon., Tim Riordan’s to www.mctama.org. This is another good place to begin 15 minutes or until golden brown. her smooth and flowing contras. Out live performance. Cool Beans is in the Cool on wire racks. Combine icing 2nd Saturday Sea Song Singalong 7:00 PM Sat., Round Table Pizza, of the Wood, actually from out of Idaho, Richland same parking lot that houses the Dept. ingredients; pipe over buns to form features Kathy Bowman on fiddle, Open Mics and of Licensing on Clearwater Ave. crosses. Vicki Marron on piano, and Pat Marron Tumbleweed Performer Applications Due On Saturdays from 4:00 - 7:00 pm, on a host of stringed instruments in- th e r e is an all-ages open mic at Phaddy Jams Abound cluding mandolin, fiddle, and banjo. 3RFS Annual Meeting and Members’ 7:30 PM Sat., CUUC Caddy coffee shop at 424 S. Was h i n g t o n is published monthly from August through May by the Their tastes range from Québécois to Concert with Laddie Ray Melvin Whether you spell it “mic” or “mike,” St . , in Kennewick. Three Rivers Folklife Society. Irish and, as their motto states, “They On Facebook check “Open Mic in there are plenty of places for amateur Editor: Mary Hartman make your feet happy.” Guaranteed! musicians to share their talent in the the Tri-Cities” for more information! Production: Kendal Smith The dancing will begin at 7:30. This All Saints’ = All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 1322 Kimball Ave., Richland Tri-Cities. Original Design: Theresa Grate CUUC = Community Unitarian Universalist Church, 2819 W. Sylvester St., Pasco Send items of interest to: dance will be held at the First Lutheran First Lutheran = First Lutheran Church, 418 N. Yel m St., Kennewick MCTAMA hosts several acoustic jams [email protected] Church in Kennewick, 418 N. Yelm Micki Perry’s = 1011 S. Dawes St., Kennewick -Tuesdays (1st, 2nd, and 3rd of each Send Member classified ads to: Street. Go to 3rfs.org for a map. Cost Richland Library = Richland Library, 955 Northgate Dr., at Goethals Dr. and Swift Blvd. Coffeehouse P.O. Box 1098, Richland, WA 99352 Round Table Pizza = Corner of George Washington Way and Torbett St., Richland month) -- 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Quinault Send memberships to: at the door is $8 general admission or Ave. Baptist Church, Kennewick, by Hot Cross Buns Ken Bradley $6 seniors and teens. Kids under 12 Tim Riordan’s = 2353 Benton Ave., Richland Tri-City Court Club, Canal & Edison. are free. $1 off for 3RFS members. For information, call 509 528-2215 In many Christian countries, hot cros s 3RFS 20011-12 Board of Directors -3rd Tuesday of every month - 6:30 – Micki Perry, President 783-9937 9:00 pm at Richland Gardens As s i s t e d buns are traditionally eaten on Good Scott Woodside, Vice President 735-7037 Living on Gage, near the fire station Friday, with the cross standing as a Frank Cuta, Secretary 967-2658 Cowboy Gathering symbol of the Crucifixion. Tim Riordan, Treasurer 948-4814 Sea Songs or Taxes, You Decide! across from the LDS Temple, Friday-Sunday, 13-15 April - 1st Thursday every month -- blue 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Members at Large: you can blow off the evening of April Saturday, 14 April, 7:00 PM grass jam at Pasco First Christian 1/2 cup warm milk Paul Knight 586-2253 This event features cowboy music and 14 singing sea chanteys at Round Tab l e Nancy Ostergaard 783-1743 Church from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. 1 tablespoon softened butter Ken Bradley 614 975-4672 poetry in Kennewick at the Benton Do you think that sailors worried Pizza in Richland, on the corner of The local chapter of Washington Old 1 egg Jesse Robison 943-6705 County Fairgrounds Events on Friday about taxes this time of year? No way! Torbett and George Washington Way. 4 teaspoons sugar start at noon, Saturday at 9:00 am, On the second Saturday of each month Time Fiddlers hosts an open mic and 3RFS e-mail: [email protected] they were thinking about when they’d jam the 2nd Thursday of each month, 1/4 teaspoon salt 3RFS Info: www.3rfs.org 509 528-2215 Sunday Cowboy Church at 9:00 am get their next cup of grog! In past years you’ll find friends who love to visit 7:00 - 10:00 pm at the Knights of 1-1/2 cups flour breakfast starts at 7:00 am. Info go to you might be worrying about your and sing sea songs together. No expe- Columbus hall in Richland just off th e 2 tablespoons raisins http://columbiarivercowboygather- taxes on the night of April 14, but not rience necessary, and there’s no charge Bypass Highway. Mostly bluegrass and 2 tablespoons dried currants ing.com or call 509 851-4287. this year! They are due the 17th, so except for the food and beverages.