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Seriously Silly Songs
These are the funniest singer song-writers in Cascadia (the North-West), maybe nationwide. They are brought to you in support of The Boiler Room, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
The Kings of Mongrel Folk (Mark Graham and Orville Johnson)
The Kings of Mongrel Folk is comprised of two of the most talented, zany and widely-respected roots musicians in the United States - both of whom have appeared on Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion. They love the magic when they play together as much as their audiences do. "People comment on that all the time," says Orville. "They can tell we're having a good time up there. We play on a lot of different emotions." Graham's harmonica virtuosity on Irish and American fiddle tunes and his rich, woody sound on clarinet are well-known to fans of Kevin Burke's Open House. Graham's sardonic skewering of contemporary life, in such songs as "I Can See Your Aura and It's Ugly" and "Zen Gospel Singing" have been cult classics for years. His songs have been recorded by many, including the Austin Lounge Lizards, Bryan Bowers, and the Limelighters. Orville Johnson, an instrumental gunslinger whom the Seattle Times describes as "player's player," has a gift of finding the "secret ingredient" that makes a song sound letter-perfect, whether it's an R & B tune from New Orleans, a country blues or a jazzy ballad. Orville's guitar, dobro, and quavering, honeyed vocals have seasoned more than two hundred recordings, soundtracks and countless TV and radio commercials. He also produces records and teaches at events like the International Guitar Seminar and Pt. Townsend Country Blues Workshop. He has shared the stage with artists such as Doc Watson, Bonnie Raitt and John Lee Hooker. Between the two of them, they have played many of the most coveted gigs in North America and Europe: the Newport Folk Festival and Caffe Lena, out East; South by Southwest, in Texas; the Bay area's Freight and Salvage and Kuumbwa; London's Festival Hall and Glasgow's Celtic Connections Festival, in Europe;and on their home turf, Bumbershoot and the NW Folklife Festival.
The Colonels of Corn (The Canote Brothers)
Greg and Jere Canote, performing at this event as The Colonels of Corn, are identical twins whose music is all about having a good time. They do, you will. It's steeped in vintage Americana -- forgotten fiddle tunes, swing classics, and quirky novelty songs -- but with their own twists (and a few of their brilliant original takes on the world around us). They're fabulous musicians, moving effortlessly among fiddle, guitar, banjo, ukulele, and various hybrids, and their genetically-matched voices recall brother duets from the Blue Sky Boys to the Everlys. NPR listeners will remember the Canote Brothers as the affable side-kicks on "Sandy Bradley's Potluck" for 13 years. Longtime locals may remember them too, as Cupertino High alumni, De Anza College students discovering the wonders of old time music, and playing in bluegrass bands at the Sunnyvale and San Jose Straw Hat Pizza restaurants. Greg and Jere have lived in Seattle since 1981, although they're often spotted in this area, teaching at music camps or visiting family.
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LocationThe Northwest Maritime Center (View)
431 Water Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
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| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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