The Wanderers and Tom Rawson return to Orcas Island with their singable music, performing this time at the Senior Center.
The Wanderers are the duo of Carl Allen and Bill Murlin. They feature folk songs from the 1950s to today. They focus on good harmonies backed with well-blended guitars and banjo. In addition to great old songs, they specialize in the Columbia River songs by Woody Guthrie written in Portland, Oregon, in May 1941. Their program includes Woody’s quotes, well and lesser known songs, and stories about how the songs were written.
Folksinger Tom Rawson is the Northwest’s very own version of Pete Seeger. Armed with his longneck banjo and other weapons of mass delight, Tom is a master of warmth and wit who loves to share his musical treasures with an “I know something you don’t know and you’re gonna love it too” kind of smile. From gospel to contemporary, profound to downright silly, Tom will have you singing, clapping and laughing along all night. Tom will be accompanied by Ellen van der Hoeven on penny whistle and vocals.
Join the Wanderers and Tom for some humorous stories, user-friendly songs, and acoustic folk philosophy that’s guaranteed to leave you smiling. Tune up your vocal chords, you’ll need ’em. Don’t miss these guys Saturday night, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at t the Senior Center. Admission $12. Call Bill Buchan at 376-3613 for more info.
The folk performers will also come to Shaw Island to sing at the Shaw Island Community Building on Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m. For further information, call 360-319-5276
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