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Concerts are held at Carvlin Hall
just north of SE 17th and Division
7:30 pm, doors at 7 pm, admission: $10 PFS members, $12 Non-Members,
$5 ages 12 to 18, Children under 12 FREE. (Sorry, No Advance Sales)
September 19, 2008 - Gordon Bok (www.gordonbok.com):
Gordon is one of the major forces in writing and performing songs of the sea. His songs reflect his interest folklore, mythology and literature, and he is the major artist on the Folk Legacy label. He is a wonderful singer, and an excellent performer on twelve and six string guitars.
October 10, 2008 - Bill Staines (www.acousticmusic.com/staines):
The long over-due return of Bill Staines, an old favorite of the PFS, and now the author an excellent memoir that describes his life as a touring musician.
November 21, 2008 - An International Music Show: Details to Follow
DEC NO SHOW - Happy Holidays
January 23, 2009 - Political Music Show: Featuring Anne Feeney (www.annefeeney.com) and Rebel Voices (www.rebelvoices.com):
Both anne and the voices are as apt to be found on the picket line, expressing their beliefs in song, as on the concert stage. anne hails frompittsburgh, and the voices live in Seattle.
February 20, 2009 - Mostly Instrumental Show - Carolyn Cruso (www.rockisland.com/~carolyncruso/), Doug Smith (www.dougsmithguitar.com), Dick Weissman (www.dickweissman.com):
Three artists who specialize in instrumental music, although all of them also sing. Carolyn plays flute and dulcimer, Doug is a Grammy-winning brilliant guitarist, and Dick Weissman, noted for his innovative banjo style.
March 20, 2009 - The Ultimate Sing-along Show. featuring Joe Hickerson (www.joehickerson.com), folk archivist for the Library of Congress, and Tony Saletan (cdbaby.com/cd/georgeandruth), noted song leader and square dancer, and recent migrant to Seattle from the East Coast. Both artists are great song leaders, and protégés of Pete Seeger.
April 17, 2009 - Lou and Peter Berryman (www.louandpeter.com):
Long-time favorites of the PFS and clever songsmiths. Liable to be the year's primary gathering of mid-western emigres in Portland Need we say more?
For booking information, contact:
Dick Weissman, Concert
Coordinator, 503-452-0130
Sponsored by the Portland FolkMusic Society
P.O. Box 1448
Portland, OR 97207
503-335-9969
www.portlandfolkmusic.org
Portland FolkMusic Society: Your Connection to FolkMusic in the Pacific Northwest!
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