Events that missed the July/August Flyer

We did not receive very many calendar listings for the summer (July/August) issue of the SFS Flyer!  We will attempt to add additional events in occasional “late
breaking news” posts here; check for updates. The next deadline is August 15, for the September issue; please send us your events.
There seems to be a (hopefully, temporary) issue with the online calendar, so please email your events to flyer@seafolklore.org.

August 27—Fortnight of Doom

When we said waaaayyy back in June that we would have a great guest, we were right. August 27, 5-6:30pm on the Whateverly Brothers’ You Tube and Facebook feeds, we happily welcome KAT EGGLESTON back for her annual visit with Chris and Dan.  To us, she is a goddess of guitar, a model of vocal charisma, and a grippingly evocative songwright.

Dancing til Dusk 2022, 16 summer evenings of free music, dance lessons and dancing in downtown Seattle parks

1st hour is a beginning dance lesson, bring a partner if you want to take the lesson!

As of this writing  masks are optional but highly recommended while on the dance floor. We also highly recommend that you are both Vaccinated and Boosted for both yours and others health and safety. This policy is subject to change.

Rain Hotline: 206-264-5646

Thursdays in Westlake Park
6-9:30pm

July 7 — Kiki Valera y su Son Cubano | Salsa

July 14 — Portage Bay Big Band | Big Band Swing

July 21 — The Everlovers | Rock & Roll, Roadhouse & Variety

July 28 — Swingin’ In the Rain with Dina Blade | Variety

Tuesdays in Hing Hay Park
6-9:30pm

July 12 — Joel Astley & Friends | Blues

July 19 — Ranger and the “Re? Arrangers” | D‘Jango Reinhart Swing

July 26 — Birch Periera and the Gin Joints | Americana Rock ’n Roll Revival

Aug 2 — Jonathan Doyle/Matt Weiner/D‘Vonne Lewis Trio | Lindy Hop Swing

Thursdays in Freeway Park
6-9:30pm

Aug 4 — Ben Thomas Tango Trio | Tango

Aug 11 — Lavender Country | Country

Aug 18 — Kate Voss and the Big Boss Band | Swing

Aug 25 — Joy Street Orchestra | Waltz & Variety

Tuesdays at Pier 62
6-9:30pm

Aug 9 — Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble | Zydeco

Aug 16 — Billy Joe Show | Honky Tonk/Swing

Aug 23 — DJ Koichi Tsunoda | West Coast Swing

Aug 30 — The Real Lady “A” | Blues, Soul & Funk

FUNDRAISER • Friday, Sep 9
Golden Gardens Bathhouse
6-9pm | Recommended donaton $25

With KGB | Waltz and more! This is a Ball Blanc; wear white!

Streamed Events Calendar

Many thanks to Seattle singer Laura Bassett for putting together a public calendar to share news of streamed concerts or other events during challenging time!

View suggestions for live streamed concerts, virtual dances, and more, here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=7vddohra68tqht89ja0a4b3kgs%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FLos_Angeles&fbclid=IwAR2UZGvtnjkmWWAs8Z-trc59HGaYou5rZFYe6wQtLuOX_0Tb2PQXOKbr6bQ

Share your suggestions to add to the calendar here:

December & Early January Dances!

Just a sampling of the dances this month (see more dancing of all sorts listed in the SFS Flyer, or on the wonderful dance resource seattledance.org)
December 6 – A reminder that the Emerald City Contra Dance will not be in the usual location this week . The dance will be at OmCulture, 2210 N Pacific St, this night only as the Phinney Center readies for their Winter Festival. Music this week will be provided by Uncle Farmer, with Susan Petrick and LIndsey Dono sharing the calling (role terms will be Larks and Robins)

December 15 – The South Park Square Dance is now sponsored by SFS. This is a wonderful monthly community dance, with all ages and skill levels welcome, no experience needed! This event is very family friendly.
5-6PM Potluck & Jam
6-8PM Dance!
This month: Live dance music by Forrest Carroll and friends, calling by Amy Lynn Carroll
South Park Hall is a renovated 1926 building, located at 1253 S, Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA.

December 6, 20, January 3:  Skandia hosts Scandinavian dances the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526-52nd Ave. West, in Lynnwood. December 20th is sure to be extra festive. The January 3rd dance will be free, with an all-comers band.

January 4 – Old-time Music and Dance Party The Old-time
Music and Dance Party is back to dance away the winter blues! On
Saturday, January 4th, gather at the Phinney Neighborhood Association’s Community Hall. There will be a potluck and jamming from 12:30 to 2pm, then the Open Old Time Band will put all their hard work into practice from 2 to 4:30, while Sarah Comer teaches easy dances that make sure everybody has fun and nobody gets left behind. Bring your friends (and your instrument if you’ve got one!), whip up a potluck snack, and join in the fun. We hope to see you there! PNA Community Hall, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle (in the lower brick building). $5 suggested donation. Questions? Email Sarah Comer at fiddleteacher@hotmail.com.