New Performers for 2018 |
Welcome to our New Performers
Beargrass (Dreary, ID) (Sunday, 1:00 - 1:30 pm, Bistro Stage)
Beargrass is a singer/songwriting duo consisting of Shayne Watkins and Alane Watkins. They play everything from bluegrass festivals to folk festivals to country dances and from coffee shops to country fairs. They will delight you.
Beargrass (Dreary, ID) (Sunday, 1:00 - 1:30 pm, Bistro Stage)
Beargrass is a singer/songwriting duo consisting of Shayne Watkins and Alane Watkins. They play everything from bluegrass festivals to folk festivals to country dances and from coffee shops to country fairs. They will delight you.
BlueGlass Spectacles (Liberty Lake, WA) (Sunday, 4:00 - 4:30 pm, Underground Stage)
BlueGlass Spectacles is an acoustic guitar duo consisting of Keith Harris and Elwin Schutt. Their set features a variety of old, new and original material with vocal harmonies and guitar duets.
Brittany Jean (Brewster, WA) (Saturday, 4:00 - 4:30 pm, Underground Stage)
Brittany Jean is an Americana singer/songwriter/storyteller and a Nashville recording artist. She is known as a wanderer and avidly quotes movie dialog.
BlueGlass Spectacles is an acoustic guitar duo consisting of Keith Harris and Elwin Schutt. Their set features a variety of old, new and original material with vocal harmonies and guitar duets.
Brittany Jean (Brewster, WA) (Saturday, 4:00 - 4:30 pm, Underground Stage)
Brittany Jean is an Americana singer/songwriter/storyteller and a Nashville recording artist. She is known as a wanderer and avidly quotes movie dialog.
Don Brumfield (Saturday, 7:00 - 7:30 pm, Underground Stage)
Don Brumfield plays the ukulele and guitar, and is accompanied by Doug Roberts on stand-up bass. Don’s set consists of some instrumentals, some folk-Americana-oldies and some country songs. You’re bound to be pleased.
Bust It Like a Mule (Saturday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Sasquatch Room)
Bust It Like a Mule is the self-proclaimed, “oddest quartet to grace the state.” Bust It Like a Mule is comprised of author and storyteller, Caleb Mannan; fiddler and singer/songwriter, Jenny Anne Mannan; poet and songwriter, Jacob Mannan; and bard and songster, Kevin Morgan. The band draws from a variety of influences to bring to you the sounds of the Northwest in story and song. They have been called a whiskey soaked Prairie Home Companion and a runaway tent revival. Caleb Mannan reads selections from his Great American Folktale and the band alternates performing original songs inspired by the story. Audiences are moved by this theatrical, seamless and deeply moving production.
Celtic to Cowboy: Music Migration Workshop & Sing-Along with Carter Junction (Saturday, 3:45 to 5:00 pm, Rocket Bakery Stage, Bldg. 5)
The husband of wife duo of Clinton and Sarah Carter known as Carter Junction, perform Folk, Celtic, and Cowboy music with Clinton on vocals and guitar and Sarah on vocals, Celtic Harp, guitar and Irish drum, the Bodhran. Both are gifted vocalists, individually and in harmony, with Clinton singing bass and Sarah soprano. Carter Junction will present our Sing-Along Workshop at the Festival. Plan to spend some time with Clinton and Sarah, and join in at our sing-along.
Don Brumfield plays the ukulele and guitar, and is accompanied by Doug Roberts on stand-up bass. Don’s set consists of some instrumentals, some folk-Americana-oldies and some country songs. You’re bound to be pleased.
Bust It Like a Mule (Saturday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Sasquatch Room)
Bust It Like a Mule is the self-proclaimed, “oddest quartet to grace the state.” Bust It Like a Mule is comprised of author and storyteller, Caleb Mannan; fiddler and singer/songwriter, Jenny Anne Mannan; poet and songwriter, Jacob Mannan; and bard and songster, Kevin Morgan. The band draws from a variety of influences to bring to you the sounds of the Northwest in story and song. They have been called a whiskey soaked Prairie Home Companion and a runaway tent revival. Caleb Mannan reads selections from his Great American Folktale and the band alternates performing original songs inspired by the story. Audiences are moved by this theatrical, seamless and deeply moving production.
Celtic to Cowboy: Music Migration Workshop & Sing-Along with Carter Junction (Saturday, 3:45 to 5:00 pm, Rocket Bakery Stage, Bldg. 5)
The husband of wife duo of Clinton and Sarah Carter known as Carter Junction, perform Folk, Celtic, and Cowboy music with Clinton on vocals and guitar and Sarah on vocals, Celtic Harp, guitar and Irish drum, the Bodhran. Both are gifted vocalists, individually and in harmony, with Clinton singing bass and Sarah soprano. Carter Junction will present our Sing-Along Workshop at the Festival. Plan to spend some time with Clinton and Sarah, and join in at our sing-along.
Bill Compher and Leslie Rousos (Sunday, 3:45 - 4:15 pm, Conference Room)
Bill and Leslie play mandolin and guitar duets. Their set runs from Bach to Brazil, Celtic and originals.
The Drum House (Sunday, 3:45 - 4:45 pm, Small Gym)
This community group is open to everyone that hosts drum circles, classes, workshops and performances. The Drum House will present a workshop and drum circle at our Fall Folk Festival. Feed your spirit and join in.
Global Gumbo (Ponderay, ID) (Sunday, 12:15 - 12:45 pm, Underground Stage)
Global Gumbo plays traditional and original music from South America, North American and the Middle East. The group’s members include Denis Zwang (flute, saxophone, clarinet, panpipes), Ali Thomas (Djembe) and Truck Mills (charango, oud, Weisenborn lap slide guitar).
Steven King (Saturday, 5:45 - 6:15 pm, Conference Room)
Steven King is a finger style guitar champion. He won the 1994 Winfield Trophy for Fingerstyle Guitar (Maple Valley Festival, Winfield, KS) and has recorded 21 solo guitar CDs.
Maple Ridge Band (Saturday, 4:45 - 5:15 pm, Bistro Stage)
The Maple Ridge Band plays bluegrass, gospel and more. The 6-person group is equipped with banjo, mandolin guitar, bass, vocal harmonies and riveting lyrics that beautifully blend bluegrass, folk and a little southern twang. Enjoyment guaranteed.
Bill and Leslie play mandolin and guitar duets. Their set runs from Bach to Brazil, Celtic and originals.
The Drum House (Sunday, 3:45 - 4:45 pm, Small Gym)
This community group is open to everyone that hosts drum circles, classes, workshops and performances. The Drum House will present a workshop and drum circle at our Fall Folk Festival. Feed your spirit and join in.
Global Gumbo (Ponderay, ID) (Sunday, 12:15 - 12:45 pm, Underground Stage)
Global Gumbo plays traditional and original music from South America, North American and the Middle East. The group’s members include Denis Zwang (flute, saxophone, clarinet, panpipes), Ali Thomas (Djembe) and Truck Mills (charango, oud, Weisenborn lap slide guitar).
Steven King (Saturday, 5:45 - 6:15 pm, Conference Room)
Steven King is a finger style guitar champion. He won the 1994 Winfield Trophy for Fingerstyle Guitar (Maple Valley Festival, Winfield, KS) and has recorded 21 solo guitar CDs.
Maple Ridge Band (Saturday, 4:45 - 5:15 pm, Bistro Stage)
The Maple Ridge Band plays bluegrass, gospel and more. The 6-person group is equipped with banjo, mandolin guitar, bass, vocal harmonies and riveting lyrics that beautifully blend bluegrass, folk and a little southern twang. Enjoyment guaranteed.
Mountain Dulcimer Performance and Workshop (Sunday, 11:30 - 1:00 pm, Rocket Bakery Room)
Experience the beautiful music of a mountain dulcimer performed by the members of the Spokane Dulcimer Guild. Hear a brief history about this folk instrument. Then explore playing a mountain dulcimer.
Muckle Roe (Saturday, 4:15 - 4:45 pm, Sasquatch Room)
Muckle Roe consists of eight musicians playing traditional and modern Scandinavian and Shetland Island tunes.
Northbound (Post Falls, ID) (Saturday, 1:00 - 1:30 pm, Bistro Stage)
Northbound is a group of mighty musicians performing hard-driving bluegrass music and soulful gospel. All of their songs are bluegrass standards.
Path of Totality (Sunday, 2:00 - 2:30 pm, Sasquatch Stage)
Original folk, rock and blues tunes performed by the band comprised of Martin Bond, Randy Fenel, Bob Rice and Mike Emeneger.
Desiree Aguirre (Sagle, ID) (Sunday, 1:45 - 2:15 pm, Bistro Stage)
Desiree Aguirre plays old-time banjo and that plays traditional, Celtic, folk, vintage blues and country songs, and she throws in a few original songs too. Her sound is traditional, folksy and wrapped with love.
Henry Schultz (Cheney, WA) (Sunday, 1:00 - 1:30 pm, Conference Room)
Henry Schultz is a 16-year-old high school junior. He plays piano, guitar and harmonicas as well as sings. He will perform his original music as well as a few of his favorite folk songs.
Shiloh Rising (Moyie Springs, ID) (Sunday, 2:30 - 3:00 pm, Bistro Stage)
Shiloh Rising is a husband and wife acoustic duo, Scott and Diana Stover. Their eclectic sound includes influences of folk, bluegrass, rock, and country. Their music is at once peaceful, joyful and introspective, but defies a label.
Spokane India Community (Saturday, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Small Gym)
The Spokane India Community consists of two groups that will be performing – songs of India from Spokane Gaana and dance from the Natanam School of Bharathanatyam.
The Tipich Travelers (Northport, WA) (Saturday, 12:15 - 12:45 pm, Bistro Stage)
The Tipich Travelers is a family band featuring strong vocals and youth musicians performing folk and bluegrass.
Tra le Gael (Kila, MT) (Saturday, 2:45 - 3:15 pm, Sasquatch Room)
Tra le Gael is a four-piece ensemble playing traditional and contemporary Celtic music with a wide range of instruments and vocal pieces. Their set ranges from jigs and reels to waltzes and ballads.
Experience the beautiful music of a mountain dulcimer performed by the members of the Spokane Dulcimer Guild. Hear a brief history about this folk instrument. Then explore playing a mountain dulcimer.
Muckle Roe (Saturday, 4:15 - 4:45 pm, Sasquatch Room)
Muckle Roe consists of eight musicians playing traditional and modern Scandinavian and Shetland Island tunes.
Northbound (Post Falls, ID) (Saturday, 1:00 - 1:30 pm, Bistro Stage)
Northbound is a group of mighty musicians performing hard-driving bluegrass music and soulful gospel. All of their songs are bluegrass standards.
Path of Totality (Sunday, 2:00 - 2:30 pm, Sasquatch Stage)
Original folk, rock and blues tunes performed by the band comprised of Martin Bond, Randy Fenel, Bob Rice and Mike Emeneger.
Desiree Aguirre (Sagle, ID) (Sunday, 1:45 - 2:15 pm, Bistro Stage)
Desiree Aguirre plays old-time banjo and that plays traditional, Celtic, folk, vintage blues and country songs, and she throws in a few original songs too. Her sound is traditional, folksy and wrapped with love.
Henry Schultz (Cheney, WA) (Sunday, 1:00 - 1:30 pm, Conference Room)
Henry Schultz is a 16-year-old high school junior. He plays piano, guitar and harmonicas as well as sings. He will perform his original music as well as a few of his favorite folk songs.
Shiloh Rising (Moyie Springs, ID) (Sunday, 2:30 - 3:00 pm, Bistro Stage)
Shiloh Rising is a husband and wife acoustic duo, Scott and Diana Stover. Their eclectic sound includes influences of folk, bluegrass, rock, and country. Their music is at once peaceful, joyful and introspective, but defies a label.
Spokane India Community (Saturday, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Small Gym)
The Spokane India Community consists of two groups that will be performing – songs of India from Spokane Gaana and dance from the Natanam School of Bharathanatyam.
The Tipich Travelers (Northport, WA) (Saturday, 12:15 - 12:45 pm, Bistro Stage)
The Tipich Travelers is a family band featuring strong vocals and youth musicians performing folk and bluegrass.
Tra le Gael (Kila, MT) (Saturday, 2:45 - 3:15 pm, Sasquatch Room)
Tra le Gael is a four-piece ensemble playing traditional and contemporary Celtic music with a wide range of instruments and vocal pieces. Their set ranges from jigs and reels to waltzes and ballads.
West African Drumming Workshop with David Casteal (Saturday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Rocket Bakery Stage, Building 5)
Learn the drum rhythms of Mali. During the workshop, a complete West African rhythm will be taught. Note that this is not a drum circle. Drummers of all levels are welcome. Drums will be provided, if needed. Time permitting, a dance that accompanies the rhythm will be taught.
Yang Xu (Saturday, 5:00 - 5:30 pm, Sasquatch Room)
Yang Xu plays the guzheng, a traditional Chinese zither.
Learn the drum rhythms of Mali. During the workshop, a complete West African rhythm will be taught. Note that this is not a drum circle. Drummers of all levels are welcome. Drums will be provided, if needed. Time permitting, a dance that accompanies the rhythm will be taught.
Yang Xu (Saturday, 5:00 - 5:30 pm, Sasquatch Room)
Yang Xu plays the guzheng, a traditional Chinese zither.
