New Performers for 2024 |
Welcome to our New Performers
Ahmed Al-Fatlawi
Ahmed Al-Fatlawi is a solo oud player who also performs vocals. He is a gifted musician who plays Arabic music, musical improvisations, and some Arabic poems in the form of a song performed slowly and calmly. He has performed in many venues in Jordan, including theaters, restaurants, schools, and parks
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Aloha Hula
Aloha Hula of Spokane is not just a dance group, but a collective of experienced hula dancers from Hawaii who now call Spokane home. Their passion for hula is evident in every performance, as they strive to share the spirit of "aloha" through our hula.
Their hula show is a vibrant tapestry of ancient and modern hula. The ancient hula, also known as "kahiko," is a dance combined with chanting, steeped in tradition. Most of the show will consist of modern hula, also known as "asana," with songs in Hawaiian and English, offering a diverse and captivating experience. Contact: www.alohahulaspokane.com Website: [email protected] |
Argentine Tango
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Argentine tango dancers of Spokane, Couer d Alene and surrounding towns provide a brief introduction to Argentine tango: the dance, the music, the styles, and a bit of history. They will also demonstrate the styles. The audience may participate with simple walking and turning techniques.
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C Sharp and B Natural
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Sharp and B Natural features Dan Gore and David Miranda. Using mandolin, guitar, and vocals, this performance has elements of bluegrass, Choro, folk, and selections from the recesses of music arcana.
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Casinato
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Jack Sowards presents a broad range of songs in English and Spanish with guitar, banjo, and harmonica.
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Free Spiritz
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Free Spirtz is a five-member band that performs American old-time music. Its members are Brad Sondahl, Jim Foss, Marijo Foss, Terry Semanko, and Nancy Shaw.
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Heavily Redacted
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Heavily Redacted performs original tunes with Dan Marvicsin.
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Lilac City Voices
The Lilac City Voices is a mixed barbershop group that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We sing everything from The Music Man to Jimmy Fallon, Family Guy, or The Simpsons, and our members come from all walks of life. Barbershop harmony, our chosen art form, is a universal language that brings people together and makes them smile. We are always looking for new singers, regardless of age or gender. Visit us once, and we are sure you’ll want to join our chorus—or even discover your Barbershop Quartet!
Website: lilaccityvoices.org/ |
Reel Friends
Michael Robinson
With a career spanning over 50 years, Michael Robinson has graced stages from Seattle, WA, to Florida and numerous iconic cities in between, including Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Las Vegas, Santa Fe, New Orleans, and Portland, OR.
As a solo vocalist, Michael Robinson's stage setup is simple yet powerful. His acoustic guitar, harmonica, and foot-tapping perfectly accompany his soulful voice. Michael's songwriting prowess is a testament to his versatility. His styles span folk to blues, country to trance music, jazz to classical, rock to reggae, and even jingles for pizza, ice cream, and auto sales. His love for music is unwavering, a passion he will continue to pursue until his last breath. Singing and playing original songs that are fun, silly, and sad, he invites you to relax and enjoy! Contact: [email protected] Website: themichaelrobinson.bandcamp.com/track/welcome |
SeaStar
SeaStar rocks like a gale and woos like a summer wind. For the last 15 years, this band has been generating original Celtic, Folk, Maritime, and Americana music with a Pacific Northwest spin. This unique spin infuses their music with the rugged beauty and rich history of the region, resonating with the unique spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Deeply rooted in the stories of the West Coast and the Celtic worlds, every note has the essence of the fisherfolk, the selkies, the mountains, the tides, and the blackberry breeze.
SeaStar, born in the rainy town of Seattle, is a musical journey that began in 2007. Their music, often described as 'timeless' and 'authentic', spans from dusty Americana postcards to Celtic anthems with hints of bluegrass and old-time, to passionate ballads and award-winning story songs. At the heart of their captivating performances is Fae Wiedenhoeft's (pronounced Wee-den-hauft) powerful vocals. Her contagious, original melodies and singable choruses will keep you humming long after the show. Fae's finely crafted compositions and velvet voice have earned her love and reverence from fans across the globe. Her songs, a beautiful oasis from the ordinary, intertwine truth, whimsy, and the passions of the human heart. SeaStar's love for musical storytelling is only surpassed by their desire to share it with the world. They have graced stages across the US, Canada, Ireland, Turkey, Poland, England, France, and Scotland, connecting with audiences from diverse cultures. Whether it's an intimate house concert or a grand concert hall, Fae will draw you in, sing you a tale, and make you feel like she's singing just for you. Their performances are a testament to the universal language of music, bringing people together from all corners of the globe. Website: www.jetbutterfly.com/band/ Website: seastar1.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGJGTRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUmCi7pwikLobC3gbCrUioOGe8RgkHEhAMoqoKPSO4IiV80QfQbEJLvYTQ_aem_BpmIQRkPL4xE3yGEZY2A9Q FaceBook: www.facebook.com/seastarsings/ |
Gabriel Soileau
Gabriel Soileau is a musician and educator currently based in Spokane, Washington. He has a background in various piano and double bass styles, ranging from classical to jazz, folk, and experimental music. He studied composition at Columbia University and Contemporary Improvisation at New England Conservatory. He has over 12 years of experience playing piano and bass throughout the U.S. He is also active in the Balkan music community. On a Fulbright grant, he interviewed musicians in Bulgaria. In addition to covering the basics of the instrument, he encourages his students to try out new ideas by learning through improvisation.
With a strong foundation in folk music, Gabriel Soileau draws inspiration from a wide range of musical traditions. His work often combines elements of folk, jazz, and experimental music. During his Fulbright Grant in Bulgaria from 2021-2022, he had the opportunity to interview several prominent Bulgarian folk musicians and share their work with an international audience through Zoom lectures. Gabriel Soileau's musical achievements are numerous, with some of the most recent being particularly noteworthy. He recently took first place in the senior division of the Music Teachers National Association Music Competition and performed his classical “Serenade” with string quartet, piano, and oboe at the MTNA national conference in Chicago. He also represented the United States at the 62nd Trophee Mondial Accordion Championships, held in Spokane in 2012, and won first prize in the 2011 Seattle International Piano Festival/Bach Festival. |
Harvey Stanley
Harvey Stanley performs folk-Americana music. He has been performing in the Inland Northwest for nearly 50 years, using various styles. When you think of Stanley, you also think of John Prine and Neil Young.
FaceBook: www.facebook.com/harvey.stanley.14/ |
John Sylte and Stuart Bachman
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John Sylte and Stuart Bachman perform traditional Irish music on fiddle and concertina.
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Three Ol' Fellers
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Three Ol' Fellers consists of Bill Suens on mandolin and vocals, Ted Hensold on harmonica, banjo, and vocals, and Rod Anderson on guitar. They are well-seasoned performers who play cowboy songs and old-time tunes.
Contact: [email protected] |