Folklore and Tall Tales on tap

A homegrown tribute to the Stillaguamish River and the not-so-distant tradition of cruisin’ Colby will nestle alongside traditional sea shanties, original folk/rock tunes and iconic 60s classics for the January 15 Hometown Hootenanny at the Historic Everett Theatre. The musical variety show, titled Folklore and Tall Tales, showcases the diversity of American folk music with engaging performances by local musicians.

As always, the monthly show features the talents of the Hometown Band, a six-piece ensemble made up of band members Mark Hibbert, Jeremy Randall, Buck Hammock, Roger Kehler, Larry Greenleaf and Dave McCabe. The band has earned rave reviews since the Hootenanny launched in November 2009, and their take on such classics as 16 Tons and City of New Orleans will underscore the musicians’ versatility.

Seattle-based singer/songwriter Daniel Kamas, who headlines the January show, is poised to be a breakout musical talent. Born and raised in Texas, Kamas grew up surrounded by the sounds of classic country music. He began playing guitar and writing music in his early 20s, and the upcoming release of his EP entitled “Santa Elena” in February 2010 will establish the local folk/rock singer as one of the great current musicians.

Also appearing on the January show are traditional ‘folkies’ The Whateverly Brothers, a trio made up of Matthew Moeller, Dan Roberts and Chris Glanister. The varied musical histories of all three involve choral groups and vocal training, and they express their love of music and harmony in fun, irreverent, poignant and thoughtful songs. Dennis Griffiths, a local folksinger and composer, is also scheduled to perform.

Advance tickets for Hometown Hootenanny are priced at $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, students and military personnel, and $5 for kids 12 and under, and are available at the theatre box office at 2911 Colby Avenue in downtown Everett during regular box office hours or by calling (425) 258-6766. Tickets to the show can also be purchased at the door, beginning one hour prior to showtime.

Purchase tickets 24 hours a day online at www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 1-800-838-3006. Adult ticket prices through BPT have been reduced by $2 each to offset the processing fee, and a special family package of two adult and two child/student tickets (up to age 18) is available online only at the reduced price of $37.50.

Red Curtain Productions is the producing entity of Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts, a non-profit arts education organization located in north Snohomish County.