Special Events
The Ifs, Ands, & Buts of Lutherie
A Panel of Some of Today's Top Luthiers hosted by Michael Gurian
Open Forum
Saturday, May 11 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Maple Hall / Upstairs
Map - 104 Commercial St. La Conner, WA
Back by popular demand! Michael Gurian will once again be hosting an Open Forum with a panel of some of today's top luthiers (panel to be announced). These forums are always informative, entertaining , and inspirational (and not necessarily in that order!).
About The Forum ...
Ken Totushek
Hosts a Saturday Night Song Circle
PLUS: a Sunday Morning String Community Gathering
With or without guitars, all are welcome!
Song Circle:
Saturday Night, May 11 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
La Conner Channel Lodge Back Patio
Map - 205 North 1st St. La Conner, WA
String Community Gathering:
Sunday Morning, May 12 9:30 AM to 10:30
Maple Hall/upstairs
Map - 104 Commercial St. La Conner, WA
Ken Totushek is an internationally known singer/songwriter, acoustic instrumentalist and worship leader, with six acclaimed CDs of inspirational work since 1994. He has performed in Japan, Europe, the Middle East, throughout the U.S., and of course in the Ocean State of R.I. Ken defines himself as a musician living and sharing “freedom Songs”. His music is down to earth, inviting, and tends to capture the heart of the listener as he leads one through a calming and hope filled musical journey--aspects of his own life and spiritual pilgrimage. Venues range from concerts and special music, house concerts, hospitals, restaurants and pubs to leading worship at international church services and conferences. In 2013 Ken was awarded Japan’s Kansai Music Conference “Building Bridges Through Music” Award. Ken resides with his wife Kathy in Barrington, RI.
About The Gatherings ...
After Hours Cabaret
at Santo Coyote
201 E Morris St - La Conner, WA- Map
Featuring
Frog and Toad
Fri. May 10 - 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Frog and Toad is made up of two fine musicians, Brad Jones and Ben Wilborn. Brad is an accomplished finger style guitarist who specializes in harmonic open tuning style composition. Ben plays mostly in a flat picking style, and provides melodic lead work. Ben is also one of the festival's exhibiting luthiers, and builds the instruments that Frog and Toad perform on.
AND
2ALITY
Sat. May 11 - 9:30PM to 11:30 PM
2ALITY is the longtime musical collaboration of the gifted/talented Steve Grimes and Steve Stusser. 2ALITY always produces mystical and magical performances filled with great tunes and entertaining stories that amaze their audience.
Steve and Steve will be playing lots of originals, and some of their favorite covers, and always have a ton of fun.
Steve Grimes is also one of the 2019 festival exhibiting luthiers!