Saturday, May 26th, 2012, 7:30-9:30 pm
Couth Buzzard Books presents
FRANK BLAIR
opened by STEWART HENDRICKSON
Frank is the product of a confluence of Irish, Scottish, English, and American Southern tradition. He was drawn early to the powerful storytelling traditions and intricate arrangements of American roots music and bluegrass. Now he brings the storytelling traditions together with historical background to paint nuanced, intimate panoramas of human experience with a matching soundtrack. Blessed with a voice of great richness and range, Frank is known for his deft vocal performances as well as his driving and creative work on bouzouki and guitar. Listen to his music here. Stewart plays fiddle and sings traditional songs. He will perform Irish Slow Airs and Songs accompanied by Linda Kandro on harp. Free, donations welcome. 7:30-9:30pm, Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe, 8310 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, 436-2960.

Thursday - Sunday, May 31-June 3, 2012
Columbia River Gorge Dulcimer Festival
Menucha Retreat & Conference Center, Corbett, OR
Third annual festival. We cater to the mountain dulcimer, but bring other instruments along for the jams. Workshops: Rounds & Cannons, Harmony, Classical Tunes, Compose a Waltz, Playing with Guitarists, Classic Folk, Rhythms & Syncopation, Duets & Ensembles, Songwriting. Starts with check-in Thursday afternoon, May 31. Ends 1 PM on June 3. 38711 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy., Corbett, OR 97019. For more information, or email. Facebook

Friday, June 8th, 2012, 7:30-9:30 pm
Pacific Northwest Folklore Society Coffeehouse Concert
ALICE STUART
Alice Stuart, winner of the Washington Blues Society's BB Award for best Solo/Duo act of 2008, continues to blaze a trail for herself with fresh soulful vocals and dynamically skillful guitar work. She blazed the trail for women in Rock and Roll as one of the only females in the country to write her own music, front a male band, and play lead guitar on national and international circuits during the 1970s. She began performing professionally in Seattle coffeehouses in the early 60's. Currently, she tours with her band, The Formerlys. Listen to her music here. Read Seattle Times recent article on Alice Stuart. Free, donations welcome. 7:30-9:30pm, Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe, 8310 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, 436-2960

Friday, July 13th, 2012, 7:30-9:30 pm
Pacific Northwest Folklore Society Coffeehouse Concert
PRETTY LITTLE FEET
Pretty Little Feet is an acoustic music duo based in Bellingham, Washington, born out of a musical friendship dating back ten years when Matt Novak and Allegra Ziffle met in Bellingham and started playing music together. They play old-time song and tune, a wide-ranging repertoire of selections from the traditional canon and artists from the bygone days of radio up to the present, as well as their own originals. Between the two of them, Matt and Allegra have released five full-length albums and have been included on three compilation albums, two by major record labels Righteous Babe Records and Shut Eye Records. Their newest recording, Through Oak and Ash, was released in June of 2011. Listen to their music here. Free, donations welcome. 7:30-9:30pm, Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe, 8310 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, 436-2960

Friday - Sunday, July 20-22
MAGIC HILL SUMMER HARP & DULCIMER CAMP 2012
Home of Magical Strings - Olalla, WA
Beginners and experienced alike with a desire to explore a unique and intimate relationship with the Celtic harp and hammered dulcimer. Harps and dulcimers will be available for rent or purchase. Philip and Pam Boulding - performers, teachers, composers, recording artists, and harp makers since 1978. Five assistants will be available for tutoring. The instruction will combine specific pieces with general overviews, in order that each student, regardless of level or ability, may derive something of value from every session.  Emphasis is placed on learning by ear, but music notation will be provided.  Opportunity for private practice and individual attention will occur throughout the weekend. Email: info@magicalstrings.com.

Friday, Aug. 10th, 2012, 7:30-9:30 pm
Pacific Northwest Folklore Society Coffeehouse Concert
ELEANOR ELLIS
Louisiana native Eleanor Ellis has developed a distinctive and personal approach to the music, and has played at festivals and clubs throughout the United States, in Canada and in Europe. She will play at the Port Townsend Blues Festival, July 29 - Aug. 5. According to one reviewer, “More than copying one artist or another, Ellis distills the elements of the originals and transmits them, intact, in her own expressive way.” She credits her musical reach to such greats as Memphis Minnie, Skip James and other early recording artists, as well as to the influence of the blues players she has personally known. Watch a video.Free, donations welcome. 7:30-9:30pm, Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe, 8310 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, 436-2960

Friday-Sunday, Aug. 17-19, 2012
Princeton, B. C., Canada
PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Whether audience or player, plan for the 2012 festival! The dates for the 5th Annual will be August 17 to 19 and performers can get their application forms now. Performers click here to get your 2012 Festival Application Form

Friday, Sept. 14th, 2012, 7:30-9:30 pm
Pacific Northwest Folklore Society Coffeehouse Concert
CURTIS & LORETTA
Curtis & Loretta's music comes straight from the heart. The husband and wife duo's extraordinary harmonies and proficiency on a parade of stringed instruments create an alluring frame for their poignant original songs, and carefully chosen traditional pieces from the British Isles, America, and beyond. The current menagerie includes Celtic harp, mandocello, mandolin, guitars, clawhammer banjo, and National steel ukulele, plus a bit of kazoo, harmonica, and shakers. Curtis' down-home sense of humor and Loretta's theater background engage the audience in an experience that runs the gamut of rolling with laughter to holding back tears, with plenty of side-trips in between. Hear their music here. Free, donations welcome. 7:30-9:30pm, Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe, 8310 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, 436-2960

Friday, Oct. 5th, 2012, 7:30-9:30 pm
Pacific Northwest Folklore Society Coffeehouse Concert
DEBRA COWAN
One of America's foremost interpreters of contemporary and traditional folksongs, Debra Cowan comes from Massachusetts and tours regularly throughout the U.S. and the British Isles. She sings traditional songs from Appalachia and the British Isles, maritime songs, and also contemporary songs, and can make the old songs live again. "Cowan is a clear-voiced singer who presents songs with affection and feeling." Dirty Linen Magazine. Listen to audio samples. View a video: My Boy Jack/Widowmaker. $10 donation suggested. 7:30-9:30pm, Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe, 8310 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, 436-2960

Friday, December 14, 2012, 7:30-9:30 pm
Pacific Northwest Folklore Society Coffeehouse Concert
AARON KEIM
Musician, luthier, historian and songwriter, Aaron Keim is a roots music renaissance man. As the Quiet American, Aaron performs traditional and original folk music on guitar, ukulele and banjo (which he builds himself). Inspired by depression era string band music, old timey gospel, lo-fi garage rock and the modern indie-folk scene. The Quiet American is a compelling mix of old and new. Listen to his music. Free, donations welcome. 7:30-9:30pm, Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe, 8310 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, 436-2960

Friday, March 8, 2013, 7:30-9:30 pm
Pacific Northwest Folklore Society Coffeehouse Concert
SMALL POTATOES
Small Potatoes is Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso. This Chicago-based duo has been touring on the folk circuit since 1993 and in that time they’ve become sought-after regulars at many clubs, coffeehouses across the U.S. They have made repeat appearances at major folk festivals, including the Kerrville Folk Festival, the Walnut Valley Folk Festival, and Philadelphia Folk Festival. They call themselves eclecto-maniacs. They describe their music as “Celtic to Cowboy” and say in has taken them “years of careful indecision” to come up with a mix of music that ranges from country, blues, and swing to Irish, with songwriting that touches on all of those styles and more. They both sing, they both play guitars and an array of other instruments. They even yodel. Listen to their music. Free, donations welcome. 7:30-9:30pm, Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe, 8310 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, 436-2960