2013 Sequim Lavender Festival Performers

Farmstrong

Seasoned musicians Cort Armstrong and Jim Faddis are joined by Rick Meade on dobro and John Pyles, bass, to play a mix of bluegrass, blues, and country songs.

Final Approach

This versatile and popular 5-piece band performs all the great songs from the 50’s through 70’s, including rock and roll, bluegrass, ballads, and lots of rockin’ dance music! With Amanda Bacon on vocals, prepare for take off!

Hot Club Sandwich

Hot Club Sandwich brings its unique character to the acoustic swing and gypsy jazz pioneered by Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grapelli’s quintet of the Hot Club of France. With their original compositions, light hearted vocal numbers, clever arrangements and elements of Latin acoustic music, Hot Club Sandwich aims to please with its swinging gypsy jazz, Louisiana bluegrass, Middle Eastern, Latin and a funk folk rhythms.

Kevin Magner  & Locos Only

Led by local troubadour Kevin Magner, Locos Only blends original tunes with an eclectic array of soulful American roots music that subtly hints influences of rhythm and blues, folk, rock, country, and bluegrass.

Larry Murante

Larry Murante is one of the finest contemporary singer songwriters to emerge from the northwest in recent times. The grand prize winner of the 2009 John Lennon songwriting contest, Larry s known for his strong guitar style, soaring vocals and engaging stage presentations.

Mary Tulin

Mary Tulin performs Celtic Folk Noire, old songs made new from the Celtic lands, England and Scotland. She’ll also entertain with guitar instrumentals and the odd bit of folk rock from the last century!

Michael Guthrie

Michael Guthrie is the Real Deal, a throwback to the 60s and a true songster. He is a wonderful blend of bluesman, folksinger, storyteller, and singer-songwriter.

Porto Alegre Music

Porto Alegre ‘s music celebrates the music of Brazil and Latin America – Bossas, Sambas, Mambos, Cha-Chas and Meringues – with a few select swing songs peppered into the mix. Guaranteed to make your blood flow, your hips sway and your toes tap!

Shula Azhar

One of the best dance troupes performing in the Pacific Northwest, Shula Azhar presents the art of “Bellydance” at its finest. Enjoy their sensual and technically awesome dancing, fabulous costumes, and exotic choreography.

Tanga

Tanga combines the core of the popular Latin Jazz band, Manteca, with exciting new musicians performing lively tunes. The name stems from, among other things, the earliest known Latin jazz tune performed in 1943. This exciting, rhythmic music is made for dancing.

Twisted Roots

Bob Lawrence-Markarian, Marty Kalor and Leo Bidne form the group known as “Twisted Roots.” Twisted Roots experiments with sound, playing both traditional and modern tunes with unusual instrumental combinations. You may hear a traditional song followed by a Blind Faith tune, this twisting things up a bit!

Whatererly Brothers

The Brothers (Dan Roberts, Chris Glanister and Matthew Moeller) have roamed the Pacific Northwest performing solo and together and delighting audiences along the way.  Drawing from a rich and varied musical history, their infectious music will keep you smiling and tapping your toes as they live the motto, “No musical style is sacred!”

Witherow

Wintergrass veteran, Abby Mae (Abby Mae and the Homeschool Boys), and innovative guitar ace, Dillan Witherow, team up to form this new, exciting duo. Abby Mae’s daring and haunting voice mixes with Dillan’s soulful vocals and dynamic guitar instrumentals to create unforgettable music!