PNW FOLKLORE

WELCOME The Pacific Northwest Folklore Society was founded by Walt Robertson and friends in 1953 in the University District of Seattle. The Society is devoted to the understanding and development of the folklore of this area. Collection, study, preservation, publication, and performance are all aspects of the Society’s activities. The people of the Pacific Northwest are heir to a rich heritage of legend, song, dance, and other forms of lore. This study greatly aids the understanding not only of ourselves, but of our forebears and the land from which they sprung.

NW HOOT The Pacific Northwest Folklore Society’s e-zine the NW HOOT (as in hootenanny). We will announce upcoming events and include articles on folk music, folklore and the traditional music scene in the Pacific Northwest.

COFFEEHOUSE CONCERTS Every 2nd Friday of the month, 7:30-9:30pm. PNWFS features local musicians at Couth Buzzard Books/Espresso Buono, 8310 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle. See EVENTS for full listing. Right – a concert at the Couth Buzzard. See list of past performances.

EVENTS Jams & Other Repeating Events

STEW’S FOLK MUSIC CORNER – Every 2nd Saturday

Come to Couth Buzzard Books/Café Espresso Buono every 2nd Saturday, from noon ’til 1:30 pm, play a few tunes, sing some songs over a cup of coffee or tea and a lunch-time snack. Bring Back America Singing

PACIFIC NORTHWEST SONGS A project to collect and present songs that relate to the history, people, and places of the Pacific Northwest.

HISTORY

MUSIC

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PNWFS Videos (click title for menu)

History is Sung - The Old Settler

History of a Washington State folk song - MOHAI History Award, 2011 History Is___ Film Competition - Christa Carnell

Folksinger Bob Nelson

Kate Reardon, City Public Information Director for the City of Everett, Washington, welcomes Bob Nelson to the studio to talk about his life of music. Bob, also a musical archivist, tells the stories of our westward migration, its music and how it evolved as our pioneer ancestors traveled from the east coast to the Puget Sound country.

Three Ravens - Don Firth

Don Firth singing at \"Bob Nelson and Don Firth Reunion Concert\", Oct. 14, 2007, at Central Lutheran Church in Seattle.

The Old Fisherman - Bob Nelson

Bob Nelson - I\'ve been haunted by the story of Pappa Kari, and his eventual death, since I was sixteen. I recently spent time in Westport searching for friends that knew the Kari family. I was successful in locating the grand son-in-law of Pappa Kari who filled me in on some missing details. The story of \"Pappa Kari\" needs to be told

John Riley - Pint&Dale

William Pint and Felicia Dale sing the traditional song \"John Riley\" at Couth Buzzard Books, Seattle, WA, Aug. 13, 2010. Pacific Northwest Folklore Society Coffeehouse Concert.

For Petes Sake - Bob Nelson

Bob Nelson remembers Pete Seeger

Some Of These Days - Veronica Sbergia & Max De Bernardi

Veronica Sbergia & Max De Bernardi, an award-winning duo from Italy, performed at the Couth Buzzard, Nov. 8, 2013

Emmas Waltz - Sara Comer

Sarah Comer (with Emmett Comer, guitar) plays Emma\'s Waltz, a traditional Finnish waltz, at the Everett Public Library, Everett, WA, March 21, 2010, Free Library Concert sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Folklore Society.

Stan James (1935-2008) - In Memoriam

Clips of Seattle folksinger Stan James in rehearsal and performance - from 2003-04 with Paul Dorpat