House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: Amergin
Date: 05 May 07 - 12:26 AM

Yeah the B&B is a beautiful place....very cozy and the hosts are the nicest two people....

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: GUEST,Stewart - on the road
Date: 04 May 07 - 08:18 PM

Thanks Doug,

We're reading this in-route from California up to Seattle, in Bend, Oregon now. Again, the house concert was a lot of fun. We also enjoyed the beautiful B&B and the surrounding area. Highly recommended.

Cheers, S. in Seattle

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: MusicalHeretic
Date: 04 May 07 - 04:39 AM

I had the opportunity to attend a exceptional concert a little over a week ago (Saturday, April 21, 2007) at a local B&B.

What a wonderful evening! Stewart and Betty Hendrickson and Jerry Middaugh came down to the Inn at Lucky Mud (in Skamokawa, WA) and treated us all to a concert of traditional & contemporary music.

Stewart kicked off the concert with a recital of a poem entitled "There is music in the glen tonight", and then launched into a number of haunting 'Irish airs'. Between Stewart's fabulous fiddlin' and poignant Irish folk songs (some that carried a bit of well-delivered melancholy) the musical ambience was established and the audience was well captivated.

Building on the melodious introduction, Betty charmed us all with beautiful renditions of tunes on her hammered dulcimer, spanning styles from waltzes to ragtime. The sweet sounds of her melodious strings wafting through the acoustically bright room enchanted the room into still silence punctuated only by the enthusiastic applause at the end of each tune.

The enchantment was sustained and enhanced by the alluring songs performed by Jerry Middaugh, his dexterous guitar playing well matched to his engaging singing style. The selection of songs ranging from trains and hobos, to cowboys and philosophy kept us all ensnared in an auditory spell, and left us with toes a tappin' and quietly singing along.

The musical tapestry so creatively woven by the ensemble--Stew with his poetry, guitar, fiddle, and beautiful sonorous vocals, Betty with the delightful, delicate melodies dancing from her hammered dulcimer (joined by Jerry's quiet underlying counterpoint), and Jerry's precise guitar work complementing his resonant vocals--kept the audience mesmerized from start to finish.

Overall this was a great concert and a marvelous experience--an eclectic collection of traditional folk music from the British Isles and America played with sensitivity, expertise, and flair--if you ever have the opportunity to hear them play, jump at the chance, as it is an experience you will cherish!

The hootenany / jam session that followed the potluck dinner (after the concert) was also a heck of a lot of fun, with local musicians jumping into the musical fray, with a bit of fun guitar work and even a washtub bass! There were many superb musical contributions played around the song circle, with each cycle highlighting the depth of the rich musical histories of all those singing and playing late into the night.   

Doug Sheresh
Communications Director
Wahkiakum Acoustic Guitar Society

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: Stewart
Date: 22 Apr 07 - 09:58 PM

Thanks Amergin, good to see you again.
Yes, I think we all had a good time.
And this morning (Sunday) the sun came out (it had rained all day on Saturday, not unusual for that part of SW Washington). We had a nice breakfast at the B&B, and then walked around outside, got some great photos, and then Betty gave her hammered dulcimer workshop. A nice drive home again, through sunshine and rain, and finally sunshine in Seattle.

Cheers, S. in Seattle
Yes, Bob, it was right there where we left it. Nothing changes much in the middle of nowhere. But that middle of nowhere is the best.

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: Deckman
Date: 22 Apr 07 - 05:08 AM

Glad to hear that. Was the place right where you left it? Bob

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: Amergin
Date: 22 Apr 07 - 02:53 AM

Well, I found the place this time and had a good time listening to good music and eating good food!

Stewart, Betty, and Jerry were amazing!

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: Deckman
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 10:30 AM

Stew ... I don't remember if I ever told you this, but one of the stranger things that happened me when I was singing down there was an invasion of deer (or is it deerses). Right in the middle of a song, I noticed that several of the audience started looking out the windows. I glanced over, and sure enough, it was a whole deer family wandering through the orchard!

I think that was song where I scrambled up the 3rd and the 4th verses.
So beware of ERRANT WILDLIFE down there. (take that anyway you choose)! CHEERS, Bob

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: Charley Noble
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 10:16 AM

Stewart-

Good luck this evening!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: mg
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 12:41 AM

Well, I am hoping to go...my car is so old though and those hills are so high and foggy at night... but it should be great though...it is a beautiful place. mg

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: Deckman
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 10:45 PM

Stew ... be sure and bring your galoshes! Remember, you're performing at the "Luck At Muddy Inn! Wait a minute, perhaps I have that assbackwards. I get soooo confused at my age. Bob

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: JedMarum
Date: 16 Apr 07 - 10:48 PM

... break a leg!

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: Stewart
Date: 16 Apr 07 - 10:43 PM

This is our concert
coming up this Saturday, April 21st
at The Inn at Lucky Mud in Skamokawa
presented by the Wahkiakum Acoustic Guitar Society

Traditional and Contemporary Songs and Tunes
From the British Isles and America
Stewart & Betty Hendrickson and Jerry Middaugh

There is music in the glen tonight...
With haunting Irish airs
An emigrant's song
A return to Ireland
And a sad eviction

Hammered strings...
Waltzes to rag time

Songs of...
Appalachia and beyond

Intermission

Travails and love...
A rough sail
A love of whiskey
Love gone wrong
And a kiss revealed

Songs of...
Cowboys and hobos
Work and philosophy

Of dancing and drinking.
Share in the songs and the laughter!


worth the drive,
stay the night.

Cheers, S. in Seattle

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: Stewart
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 11:55 AM

Hi Charley - I'll have to take you up on that some time. Meanwhile we're thinking of the Great Pacific Northwest B&B Concert Tour.

Mary (mg) - Hope you can make it. Yes, this area is very pretty. HERE are some photos of the area around the Inn at Lucky Mud. Oh, and your song was called "Bring the Salmon Home" on our Songs of the PNW CD. Five of your songs are on that CD.

Cheers, S. in Seattle

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: mg
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 09:16 PM

I hope to make it..I work weekends so it is always hard but I would be fun. Skamokowa and that area are my favorite places in Washington..so pretty. If you have (and if you don't, you should) have the CD Stewart put out called Songs of the PNW..my song about STeamboat Slough is about there...oh maybe it is called bring the salmon home.. not sure.

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: Charley Noble
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 08:04 PM

Stewart-

It really sounds like this will be a great weekend.

Would you like to extend your tour to the East Coast? I owe you a house concert!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: Amergin
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 02:46 PM

Follow the directions very carefully...or you will not find the place....

Hmmm...I'll have to see what I'm doing that weekend...

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: Stewart
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 12:03 PM

Hi Bob,

Yes, Betty will do a hammered dulcimer workshop on Sunday at noon.

ridovem - don't know anything about Mr. Stockton & the OldFools network
but hope you can come. The B&B is several miles outside of the town of Skomakawa (follow the directions on their web site carefully) in a beautiful rural area, well worth the trip.

You can check out some sound clips from my web site HERE. I'll play fiddle and sing some traditional songs, mostly Irish.

Betty will do a set of hammered dulcimer tunes - she likes to do rags and also Irish tunes.

Jerry will back me up on guitar, but will also do a couple of his own sets. Jerry has played in various old-time string bands, bluegrass groups, and related folk music ensembles. His repertoire includes songs about work, trains, cowboys, hobos, loss, women, and philosophy.

Cheers, S. in Seattle

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: ridovem
Date: 29 Mar 07 - 12:30 AM

Well, heck... maybe that's the weekend to visit friends in Astoria & Naselle. Sounds delightful! You-all might be connected to Mr. Stockton & the OldFools network, by some chance? ^..^

Subject: RE: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: Deckman
Date: 28 Mar 07 - 08:34 PM

I am envious Stew. That B & B is simply beautiful, and Jessica and Sunrise are perfect hosts. Is Betty doing a dulcimer workshop? I know you're all going to have a great time! CHEERS, Bob(deckman)Nelson

Subject: House Concert, Stewart in SW Washington
From: Stewart
Date: 28 Mar 07 - 07:04 PM

April 21, Saturday, 5 pm
The Inn At Lucky Mud
STEWART & BETTY HENDRICKSON
& JERRY MIDDAUGH.
Traditional songs from the British Isles & America
along with fiddle, guitar & hammered dulcimer.
Concert followed by
a potluck dinner and jamming into the evening hours.
At a beautiful B & B (Best Places Northwest, 2007)
near the Columbia River in SW Washington.
Worth the drive, stay the night!
The Inn at Lucky Mud,
44 Old Chestnut Drive, Skamokawa, WA 98647.
$12. Info/reservations: [e-mail], 800-806-7131.
POSTER HERE

Cheers, S. in Seattle