2007 Bluegrass and Folk Festival

 

Mukilteo Arts Guild's first Bluegrass and Folk Festival on September 15 ,2007 featured musicians from the greater Seattle area.  The musician's masterful presentation and remarkable talent coupled with the beautiful setting, overlooking the Possession Sound in historical Old Town Mukilteo, Washington, to produce an exceptional day of music and fun.

Many thanks  go out to :

Marianne Brown , Gregg Abbey, and Dan  Ollis of  Whidbey Coffee and Cafe for generous use of their property during Open Mic Night and the Bluegrass and Folk Festival.

Ric A from  the RA and the Rhythm Toys for lending us their PA system during the festival

And to all the performers below who gave of their time and talent to perform for free for the festival

 

* Featured artists included:

  

Suzie Chrysler-local talent that has been wowing audiences at the Open Mic Night.  Her soulful sound and delivery are reminiscent of  Bonnie Raite.

 

 

 

         

Bottle Neck - an all acoustic band. Unplugged and the dynamite sounds of skillful guitar playing and song

 

 

 

 

Justin Saragueta & Frederic Moreau -Spanish A must see! Award winning singer songwriter rhythm guitarist Justin Saragueta and professional classic, electric and slide guitarist Frederic Moreau melt together in an eclectic mix of soul folk rock acoustic with a splash of Spanish sound!   http://www.myspace.com/justinsaragueta

 

 

  

  

Mona Sterling -Solo folk artist and songwriter with a voice that soothes and promises to keep you enthralled with the  soulful sounds of a truly gifted musician.

http://myspace.com/monasterling

          

 

 

Katie Davis,  exceptionally talented song writer and musician featured on MTV,  Since Katie's "Terrible, Terrible" EP debuted in late 2004, she has earned unprecedented national press, MTV and worldwide radio play, and a packed schedule of live shows with nationally touring acts. In early 2005, Katie played her first solo shows to small but delighted crowds in the beer-soaked dive bars of Seattle's Pioneer Square. And by 2006, Katie enjoyed her first four-story marquee at the Showbox, a musical institution and one of the northwest's biggest theaters.  http://www.katiedavis.net

 

    

Barbara Phillips and Mira Yamamoto perform in a Bluegrass Duet that also features child protégé fiddler player, age 8

 

 

RA Rhythm and Toys, Bluegrass band - A delightful mix of old Americana storytelling and bluegrass music

 

 

 

   

Tom Harrison-This folk musician who shared his lyrical repertoire of song writing and performance.

     http://www.thfolk.com/

 

       

 

The Rustic Stones, Bluegrass Band specializing in Rolling Stones songs in a bluegrass flavor

 

   

Ron Zoll and Friends -A wonderful sampling of bluegrass and folk music by this local and very talented musician.

 

*For more information on these artists feel free to contact them at the information listed .

Bluegrass and Folk Festival contacts: Steve and Christine Schmalz-425-423-0450 or theartworkshop7@aol.com

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