NW HOOT-Dec/Jan,'15/'16 PNW Folklore

Subject: RE: NW HOOT-Dec/Jan,'15/'16 PNW Folklore
From: Deckman
Date: 07 Dec 15 - 06:47 PM

The article in this issue written by the recently deceased Don Firth speaks to that magical time that we all experienced in out folk music "growing up days". Those hours we spent listening to ourselves, and the occasional "professional" who passed through town on his way to bigger venues.

I, as well as many others, are anticipating the release of Don;s memoirs.   bob(deckman)nelson

Subject: RE: NW HOOT-Dec/Jan,'15/'16 PNW Folklore
From: Stewart
Date: 06 Dec 15 - 07:31 PM

Bob, the photo is from Walt and Patti's birthday, 1957

Cheers, S. in Seattle

Subject: RE: NW HOOT-Dec/Jan,'15/'16 PNW Folklore
From: Deckman
Date: 05 Dec 15 - 08:59 PM

Stew ... I really enjoyed reading the late Don Firth's article about the early "hoots" in Seattle. I recognize several folks in the picture: that's Walt Robertson holding the guitar, and that's Patti McLaughlin sittng on the floor in the middle of the room, looking at Walt. Judging from the folks present, I'm guessing that this photo was taken in a Seattle living room, circa 1958.

I know that Don Firth's son is in the editing process of Don's book. He has sent me excerpts of it for many years ... I can't wait to read the final product. CHEERS, bob(deckman)nelson

Subject: RE: NW HOOT-Dec/Jan,'15/'16 PNW Folklore
From: maeve
Date: 05 Dec 15 - 03:58 PM

Very nice indeed. Thank you, Stewart.
Maeve

Subject: NW HOOT-Dec/Jan,'15/'16 PNW Folklore
From: Stewart
Date: 05 Dec 15 - 03:43 PM

A new edition of the NW HOOT - Pacific NW Folklore Society is online.

Articles:
"Hootenannies in Seattle - 1950s - Don Firth"
"A New View of Performance Anxiety - Part 2" by Laurie Riley

Cheers, S. in Seattle