Late-breaking news: Songs of Death and Transformation, Oct 24 & 26

You’re invited to an evening of traditional folk ballads, shadow puppets and masks. We will share tales of tragic death and triumph over adversity in a meditative spirit, to honor and assist the spirits of our ancestors who lived their lives of tragedy and triumph, as well as to bring peace and strength to us who are living. https://seattletheosophy.org/programs/songs-of-death-and-transformation-1/

Where:
717 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102 at the library of the Theosophical Society of Seattle, behind Quest Bookshop at the north end of Broadway on Capitol Hill.

When:
October 24, 7pm
October 26, 7pm

Nina Gerber Guitar Workshop in Shoreline

This recently in from Nina Gerber: I’m playing up in Bellingham later this month and I’m trying to put together a guitar workshop on my way home. I have a potential space in Shoreline, all I need are a few brave guitarists interested in working on learning a little more about the fretboard theory, troubleshooting songs they already play, and some rhythm and technique talk. Saturday, Sept 28, 3 hours, $150. email: info@ninagerber.com

 

Up From The Streets: New Orleans: The City of Music – “Virtual” Film release May 15th

Filmmaker Michael Murphy is presenting his new award-winning film, Up From The Streets: New Orleans: The City of Music, in an effort to raise money for Louisiana musicians who have lost income amid the Covid-19 pandemic. A celebration of the music and culture of New Orleans over the decades, it features performances by Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Neville Brothers and Preservation Hall, archival footage of Louis Armstrong and other jazz legends as well as interviews with Wynton Marsalis, Bonnie Raitt, Sting and Robert Plant. The film will begin showing in more than 50 “virtual cinemas” on May 15th.

https://youtu.be/wYnDVGCFKf8

Tickets avialable from this link after May 15: https://watch.eventive.org/upfromthestreets

An intricate study and celebration of a quintessential cultural epicenter, Up From The Streets: New Orleans: The City of Music is a definitive look at one of the most influential components of American music. . The film was directed by Michael Murphy and produced by Robin Burgess and Cilista Eberle.
**Nominated for Best Feature Louisiana Documentary at 2019 New Orleans Film Festival
**Nominated for Best Feature Documentary at 2020 Los Angeles Pan African Film Festival
**Nominated for Best Feature Documentary at 2020 DC Independent Film Festival
**Received Award of Excellence at Indie Fest Film Festival for Documentary Feature
**Juried Gold Award Winner for Best Feature Documentary at Houston WorldFest Film Festival, the world’s largest and 3rd oldest film festival.

About The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation:
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is the non-profit organization that owns the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. In response to the devastating effects that COVID-19 has left on Louisiana’s music community, the Foundation has established
the Jazz & Heritage Music Relief Fund – a statewide relief fund created to support Louisiana musicians and music industry workers whose livelihoods have been adversely impacted by this unprecedented crisis.

 

PAPER or PDF Monthly SFS Flyer?

That is the question we need everyone to answer when they join or renew their SFS membership. We are happy to send out paper flyers to those who want them, but you have to tell us.

The new default way to receive the SFS Flyer is an email with a link that will let you download a pdf of it.

Don’t want the email? Tick the box asking for a paper one! It’s on your renewal form.

Don’t want to fill out the form? Write PAPER on the memo line of your check.

Joining at a concert? Tell the volunteer filling out the online form.

Renewing online? Scroll all the way down to the Mailing Information section.

Want to change delivery method ASAP? Go to SFS Flyer digital copy on the seafolklore.org page. You can let us know exactly how you want to receive it.

We know some members have been switched to pdf and want to switch back and we encourage you to let us know. We are happy you want to receive the Flyer, in whatever format suits you best! You can even receive PDF AND paper – tick that box!

Thank you for helping SFS save resources and funds!

New SFS YouTube Channel is up and running!

SFS has started a YouTube channel! Thanks to videographer Mark Jaroslaw for filming some of our recent concerts, and to Richard GIllmann for setting up the channel. You can see short clips from concerts by Frankie Gavin, Joe Jencks, Jim Malcolm, and Low Lily, with more content coming soon. Take a look: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLZUJ8Fw8hVKnljoyhC9wyw

SFS Flyer Electronic Delivery

Starting with the November 2018 issue, members electing to receive the monthly newsletter, the SFS Flyer, as a PDF will receive an e-mail with a link to download their edition instead of an attachment.  This will allow a faster delivery for members and make it easier for our hardworking membership data coordinator. (Please consider opting in for the .pdf version to save SFS mailing and printing costs, and possibly receive your Flyer a few days earlier as a bonus! Once downloaded, you have the option of reading on your computer or printing the Flyer at home) If you have questions about your membership status, renewal, the format in wihich you receive the Flyer, or any other member questions, feel free to e-mail us at members@seafoklore.org

We had a database transition issue that left a number of members out of both the mailed and e-mailed Flyer lists for October. It’s being addressed and you can expect your November Flyer to arrive as usual.
Thanks for your understanding and, as always, your support of SFS!

-the Membership Committee

Windborne workshop added – March 17, 1-3 PM

The New England vocal harmony quartet Windborne will also present a singers’ workshop on the afternoon of their SFS concert, in the Phinney neighborhood.
March 17, at 1pm at the Home Street Bank Community
Center, 7307 GreenwoodAve N, Seattle, WA 98103 – a few blocks from the concert (suggested donation, sliding scale $25 – $10). More details can be found on facebook.com/events/748194712038354, or leave a message at 206-923-8923.
There is limited seating: workshop attendees admitted on a first-come basis.

Additional Events (These listings arrived too late for inclusion in the December Flyer)

“Underground” Latin American Christmas Programs
Christmas music from 18th century Latin America, including music from Cuba, Mexico, Bolivia, and Argentina. Soprano Danielle Sampson and a stellar band led by Stephen Stubbs will perform works by Esteban Salas, Manuel de Zumaya, Manuel Gaytan de Arteaga, Domenico Zipoli and more. Between the pieces,Henry Lebedinsky will share some insights into the stories behind the music.
This movable feast of Christmas treasures comes to three Underground venues, as well as offering some highlights of the program at the new Sanctuary in the City FREE lunchtime concert series at the crossroads of Downtown and Belltown.
For more info on all the listed concerts, see the Early Music Underground website.

Saturday, December 2, 7:30-9:30 pm
Cabaret Concert on Whidbey Island
St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church
5217 Honeymoon Bay Rd.
Freeland, WA 98249
Admission: $25 general; $20 seniors (65+), under 12 FREE      
Sunday, December 3, 3:00-5:00 pm 
Matinee Concert with complimentary wine
Resonance at SOMA Towers
288 106th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Admission: $25Tuesday, December 5, 7:00-9:00 pm
Cabaret Concert with Signature Multimedia Show
Naked City Brewery and Taphouse
8564 Greenwood Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98105
Admission: $20, $15 under age 30, includes complimentary house beer, cider, or glass of wine (up to $7) 21+ only
ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
Wednesday, December 6, 12:10-12:50 pm 
Sanctuary in the City – FREE Lunchtime Concert
Christ Our Hope at the Josephinum
1902 2nd Ave. (at Stewart St.)
Seattle, WA 98101
FREE, with donations gladly accepted