I want to help the 2015 Member Application 2015 Tumbleweed Your membership gives you voting rights in folklife 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 friends and neighbors! I would like to contribute A Newsletter for Columbia, Snake, and Yakima River Folk at this level ___Bronze $50.00 ____ Individual ($15) or ____ Family ($20) Renewal? Y N ___Silver $100.00 Name______Gold $250.00 Address ______Vol. 26, Issue 5 January 2015 ___Platinum $1000.00 City______State ______Zip ______Name ______Phone ______E-mail ______Address______I can help 3RFS with: City ______State ____Zip______Refreshments at concerts ___ Setting up chairs ___ Fund raising Award-Winning J. W. McClure at 3RFS ___ Taking admission at events ___ Folding newsletters ___ Coffeehouses Phone Number______with poetic and/or satirical lyrics. the “Singing Brakeman” with lots of ___ Serve on Board of Directors ___ Publicity ___ Song circles Saturday, 17 January, 7:30 PM J. W.’s songs have won many awards . yodeling and J. W.’s favorite Jimmie ___ Demonstrating folk arts ___ Membership ___ Contra dance Strains of folk, country, vintage jazz Send to: 3RFS TMF, P.O. Box 1098, Richland, WA 99352 ___ Tumbleweed Music Festival ___ Other “Pig” was named a top-10 finalist in Rodgers songs. The first half of the Enclose your check payable to Three Rivers Folklife Society. and humor resonate in master singer/ the USA Songwriting competition in concert will the Jimmie Rodgers Send check to: Three Rivers Folklife Society,P.O. Box 1098, Richland, WA 99 3 5 2 . songwriter/guitarist J.W. McClure’s 2013 (comedy/novelty); “Reaper” material with the second half featur- songs. His performances arc deftly was a finalist in the 9th Annual ing J. W.’s original offerings. between poetry and punchline, deliv- International Acoustic Music Awards The concert will be held in the Kay Mesford, 1934 - 2014 ered with country-blues fingerpicking awards and received honorable men- Community Unitarian Universalist Kay Mesford, the matriarch of the and Chris. She was an active support- arrangements. His ageless voice bears tion in Indie International Song Contest; Ch u r ch, 2819 W. Sylvester St., in Pasco. Mesford family, died on November er of Three Rivers Folklife Society and hints of Jimmie Rodgers, Willie Nelson, “End of the Day” was a finalist in the Tickets in advance are $11 general 13, 2014, seven years to the day after Tumbleweed and especially enjoyed and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. International Acoustic Music Awards admission and $9 for seniors and stu- her beloved husband Bruce. She was the Sea Song Singalongs even though A continual humorist, delivering (Americana/Folk); and “Need a Lazy dents. They can be purchased at The the mother of Jim, Kent and Kurt, she didn’t consider herself a singer. his unique jokes between song rendi- Woman” was a finalist in the 2011 Bookworm in Kennewick and Octopus’ (we love those guys!) Gregg and She will be missed by all of those tions, J.W. is a former cast member US A Songwriting Competition (Comedy/ Garden in Richland. $1 more at the Kristen and mother-in-law to Carol who knew and loved her. and co-writer of a wacky radio show, Novelty). His cat song “Blue” made door; $3 off for 3RFS members. a veteran of the ‘60s coffeehouses, the finals of the 7th Annual International and a regular opening act for nation- Acoustic Music Awa r ds. Also, his rec e n t ally known performers at Washington release of “Living Off of My Friends” MCTAMA Bluegrass Open Mic D.C.’s infamous Childe Harold and was a 2009 finalist the USA songwrit- Saturday, 3 January, 2:30 PM the celebrated Cellar Door. His love ing contest. J.W. was also twice a of humor and old jazz has influenced finalist in the early Washington D.C. An bluegrass open mic session will his delivery and writing. Ever a writer, Songwriter events for three songs: be held at the Richland Community he also plays traditional tunes, yodels satire, country, and gospel. Center at 500 Amon Park Drive. It is Jimmie Rodgers and whistles with J. W.’s latest project is a CD titled open to all with an emphasis on bl u e - Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. “Interpretaions of Jimmie Rodgers,” a grass and fiddle tunes. Ad m i s s i o n is His own songs are recognizable, catchy, tribute to the blues/country music of free, donations are welcome. Coffeehouse Presents Steve Cary he could in choirs, bands, and as a a listening audience. Friday, 9 January, 7:30 PM soloist. He has performed classical, There will be an open mic session Steve Cary is probably best known to swing, jazz, folk, roc k , and spirituals to start off the Coffeehouse. Come Tri-Cities audiences as the songwriter throughout the West Coast. Fluent in early to sign up if you want to per- for the former popular blues band, Spanish, he writes in both English and form because slots are limited. The Romagossa Blu. Steve has been per- Spanish – some songs in both. Coffeehouse is held at All Saints’ forming since he was 5, and writing He has been writing and perform- Episcopal Church, 1312 Kimball Ave., music since he was 14. With a broad ing original songs for decades, and Richland (drive around to the lower variety of influences – Folk-Rock to now that he is performing solo he does parking lot in the back). Suggested Latin, Big Band to Reggae– he calls a wider range of original material. donations are $8 general admission his musical blend “Free Range Steve enjoys playing at Three Riviers or $6 teens and seniors at the door. Fusion.” Steve grew up in Corvallis, Coffeehouse because of the intimate Oregon, singing every kind of music atmosphere and the rapt attention of 2 January 4

Boys. In 1972 Alan joined the forward- We Have A Theme leaning bluegrass group Country David Lindley Comes Gazette and continued as the anchor of For 2015! the group for 21 years. Alan has pub- to Walla Walla lished instructional books for Mel Bay, Tuesday, 20 January, 7:00 PM Saturday, 10 January, 8:00 PM DVDs for Texas Music and Video, and David Lindley Concert Nope, the Tumbleweed Music Festival participated in music workshops and Multi-instrumentalist David Lindley First Friday Folkie Free-For-All 7:30 PM Fri Micki Perry’s weekend and format hasn’t changed. camps both in America and Europe. performs music that redefines the word Main Street Studio, Kennewick But our theme for this year’s Song- Bill Evans is an internationally known “eclectic.” For years David was the 207 W. Main St., Walla Walla Sacred Harp Singing 6:30 PM ThurQuinalt Baptist Church Kennewick five-string banjo life force! As a per- writing Contest is “Changing times,” featured accompanist with Ja c k s o n Walla Walla Contra Dance Steve Cary Coffeehouse 7:30 PM Fri All Saints’, so put on your thinking caps and former, teacher, writer, scholar and Br owne, and leader of his own band, 7:30 PM Sat 810 C Street, Richland start combining those rhymes and co m p o s e r , he brings a deep knowledge, El Rayo-X. He has long championed Walla Walla 2nd Saturday Sea Song Singalong 7:00 PM Sat Round Table Pizza, chords. We’ve started work on the intense virtuosity and contagious the concept of world music, effort- Richland 3RFS Board Meeting 7:00 PM Mon Gene Carbaugh’s 2015 Tumbleweed Music Festival, and passion to all things banjo. Bill has lessly combining American folk, blues, Robert Burns’ Birthday... Eat haggis and drink Scotch! Richland we expect it to be as much fun as performed all across North America, and bluegrass traditions with elements J. W. McClure Concert 7:30 PM Sat CUUC ev e r , but this year without the Saturda y Canada, England, Russia and Germany from African, Arabic, Asian, Celtic, Pasco afternoon windstorm! Mark your and appeared with the San Francisco Ma l a g a s y , and Turkish musical source s . Tumbleweed 2015 Planning Meeting 7:00 PM Tues Gene Carbaugh’s calendars for Labor Day Weekend, Symphony on “A Prairie Home Com- David uses a wide array of stringed Richland Alan Munde & Bill Evans Workshops 5:00 PM Fri Hidden Space September 4th-6th, 2015, Friday night panion” with Garrison Keillor. His in s t r uments including, but not limited Kennewick through Sunday night. book “Banjo For Dummies,” is the to, Kona and Weissenborn Hawaiian Alan Munde & Bill Evans Concert 7;30 PM Fri Hidden Space Applications for performers, the most widely read book on the in s t r u- lap steel guitar, Turkish saz and chum- Kennewick songwriting contest, arts and craft ment and his 2012 CD, “In Good bus, Middle Eastern oud, andIrish bou- January Holidays vendors, and food vendors are now Company,” charted #1 on the Roots zouki. His wild attire, uncanny vocal First Friday Folkie Free-For-All 7:30 PM Fri Micki Perry’s on the website at 3RFS.org, so spread Music Report Folk and Bluegrass mimicry and demented sense of humor You Must Celebrate the word. Join our planning commit- charts and the Folk DJ-List charts. make his onstage banter a highlight. 3RFS Board Meeting 7:00 PM Mon Gene Carbaugh’s tee on the third Tuesday of each month Alan Munde will teach banjo and David Lindley will perform at Main Bubble Bath Day is January 8. Showers Richland at the home of Gene Carbaugh Bill Evans will teach vocal harmony Street Studio, 207 W. Main St., Walla Coffeehouse - TBA 7:30 PM Fri All Saints’, may be more efficient, but sometimes Richland (Festival Coordinator,) 803 Birch, in workshops at 5:00 PM. Workshops are Walla (509-520-6451).Tickets range from you want to relax. Turn up the heat 2nd Saturday Sea Song Singalong 7:00 PM Sat Round Table Pizza, Richland. Come help. Questions? $30 and concert tickets are $15, plus $35 gen. to $160 for a table for four. for an hour or so, fill up the tub Richland Call Gene at 946-0504. service fees, available online at mcta- www.ticketfly.com/event/694695- (don’t forget the bubbles!), turn on Tumbleweed 2015 Planning Meeting 7:00 PM Tues Gene Carbaugh’s Richland ma.org. The workshops and concert evening-david-lindley-walla-walla/ some acoustic music, and enjoy! will be held at “The Hidden Scene” International Skeptics Day is January Badger Mountain Dry Band Concert 7:30 PM Sat CUUC MCTAMA Presents (Artmil Design), 5601 W. Clearwater 13th, believe it or not! Or maybe it’s Tumbleweed Benefit Pasco Ave., Suite 109, Kennewick. Mother Language Day 2:00 PM, Sun Battelle Aud. is published monthly August really October 13th or the first Friday Richland Banjo Legends through May by the Three Rivers Folklife the 13th of the year... it all depends on Society. All Saints’ = All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 1322 Kimball Ave., Richland whom you ask. Regardless of when Fr i d a y , 30 January, Workshops 5:30 PM ; Editor: Mary Hartman Battelle Aud. = Battelle Auditorium, Battelle Blvd., Richland Sacred Harp you celebrate, International Skeptics CUUC = Community Unitarian Universalist Church, 2819 W. Sylvester St., Pasco Concert 7:30 PM Production: Kendal Smith Original Design: Theresa Grate Day is the perfect day for those of Gene Carbaugh’s = 803 Birch St., Richland Our friends at Mid-Columbia Tra d i t i o n a l Invites You Send items of interest to: you who doubt facts and theories. Hidden Space = The Hidden Space, Artmil Design, 5601 W. Clearwater Ave., [email protected] Arts and Music Association (MCTAM A ) National Kazoo Day is January 28th. Suite 109, Kennewick Thursday, 8 January, 6:30 PM Send memberships to: Micki Perry’s = 1011 S. Dawes St., Kennewick are sponsoring a very special, one-of- Gene Carbaugh Alabama Vest of Macon, Georgia, Quinalt Baptist Church = 5400 W. Canal Dr., Kennewick a-kind concert bringing together two If you have ever heard recordings of P.O. Box 1098, Richland, WA 99352 invented the kazoo in the 1840s. Com- Round Table Pizza = Corner of George Washington Way and Torbett St., Richland of the most important and influential “Sacred Harp” music (also known as 3RFS 2014-15 Board of Directors me r cial production of the Kazoo didn’t bluegrass banjo players of the last sev- “shape note singing”,) you know it occur until many years later. Eden For information, call 509 528-2215 eral decades. Alan Munde and Bill Evans has a stark beauty unlike any other Nancy Ostergaard, President 396-7448 Kazoo Company continues to make Micki Perry, Vice President 783-9937 perform bluegrass, original composi- kazoos and has a factory museum in form of choral music. When you hear Frank Cuta, Secretary 967-2658 (on the se c o n d Sa t u r day of every tions, fiddle tunes (on banjo), beauti- Gene Carbaugh, Treasurer 946-0504 New York state. it live, or join in with your own voice, Second Saturday mo n t h ! ) to enjoy music and good ful slow songs and much, much more. Backward Day is January 31st. How it’s an astounding experience. Tri - C i t i e s Members at Large: company. Alan Munde began his long career many things can you do backwards? Sacred Harp invites you to their next Connie Eckard 946-2441 Sea Song Singalong The place is Round Table Pizza in in bluegrass music with the 1968 rec o r d- gathering, as they sing for their own Jim Kelly 627-1016 Wear your shirt backwards, talk back- Bob Lewis 374-7520 Richland, on the corner of George in g of Poor Richard’s Almanac featur- enjoyment. The public is invited. No wards, write backwards, drive your Saturday, 10 January, 7:00 PM 3RFS Info: www.3rfs.org 509 528-2215 Washington Way and Torbett St. The ing Sam Bush and Wayne Stewart, need to be a professional -- just have car in reverse... use your imagination, time is around 7:00 PM and there is followed by a traditional grounding and Backward Day can be lots of fun! New year, old songs, meeting new a desire to sing. You’ll find them at no cost except for the food and bev- in bluegrass music as a member of It’s especially popular with school friends. Join us as the Second Saturda y the Quinault Baptist Church, 5400 W. erages. See you there! Jimmy Martin and the Sunny Mountain Canal Dr., Kennewick. 509 545-4637. aged kids. Sea Song Singalong meets monthly