Welcome to NW HOOT
WELCOME to 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.
FEBRUARY/MARCH, 2012 Vol. 4, No. 3
Lindsay Street - Kate MacLeod & Kat Eggleston
December's concert featured Lindsay Street, a Celtic-style band from Bellingham. In January we packed the Couth Buzzard with a record-size audience to hear Kate MacLeod and Kat Eggleston - a great concert. There was a surprise guest, Duncan Phillips, son of the late Utah Phillips. He reminisced about his dad, sang a couple of songs and announced a new, revised Utah Phillips song book (see the review below). Upcoming concerts will feature harpist-singer Molly Bauckham on Feb. 10 and Underground Swing, a local gypsy-jazz band, on March 9. Future concerts include the Canote Brothers on April 13, Heidi Muller on May 11, Alice Stuart on June 8, and Curtis & Loretta, a traditional singing and instrumental duo on tour from Minnesota on Sept. 14. There will also be a new Sunday Afternoon Concert Series at the Everett Public Library on March 25 (Tania Opland), April 22 (Sarah Comer), and May 20 (Squirrel Butter).
In this issue is part 2 of an article by Bob Nelson on Walt Robertson (1928-1994), “Dean of Northwest Folk Singers.” Walt was one of the founders of the PNWFS in 1953. Also a review by Nathan Moore of "Starlight on the Rails and Other Songs," an updated and expanded version of Utah Phillips' 1973 songbook. Let the authors know what you think about their articles - writers love (need) feedback. And of course, a new Featured Video of the Week, each week (usually beginning on Friday). The Events page lists some great concerts through the next few months. We are still looking for more writers for the NW HOOT (send us your ideas and articles). Keep tuned and revisit the NW HOOT as new articles, CD reviews, and videos may appear during the next two months.
ARTICLE
WALT ROBERTSON
“Dean of Northwest Folk Singers” (Part 2)
by Bob Nelson
I've been a-wanderin’, early and late,
New York City, to the Golden Gate,
And it looks like
Ain’t never gonna’ cease my wanderin’
In my first article I described how I met the late Walt Robertson in 1953. He became an early icon of the Seattle folk scene as well as a pivotal person in my life. It's been twelve years since his passing and I'm enjoying remembering many times and lessons.
BOOK REVIEW
STARLIGHT ON THE RAILS AND OTHER SONGS
A REVIEW - by Nathan Moore
Utah Phillips was one of the most revered folksingers in the United States, known for his powerful songs about workers, union organizers, immigrants, the homeless, and all those who are left out of the mainstream history books. Phillips passed away in 2008, but his songs continue to inspire musicians, activists, and those who seek a just and equitable society.
FEATURED VIDEO OF THE WEEK
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Carolina Chocolate Drops - Hit Em Up Style
The Carolina Chocolate Drops perform "Hit Em Up Style" earlier this year at Sugar Grove Music Fest.
