Dear Companions,

It is such an action-packed time for me that I haven't had a moment to sit and write about what we've been up to. Currently, Tom Rozum, Scott Huffman and I are in the middle of our second week here at the Centrum Foundation at Fort Worden in Port Townsend, WA. Today was the first warm day, and we could see the North Cascade Range to the east, the Olympic Mountains to the southwest, Mt Baker to the northeast and Mt Ranier to the southeast, all a-glitter with snow. We have been teaching up here, first at Voiceworks and now at the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes. I am so thrilled to be a small part of this amazing scene! There's Cajun, Quebecois, Cree, Basque, Irish, Appalachian, Midwestern, Western swing, and Mexican fiddling traditions represented, and last night I think I heard Greek music as well. I'm sure I'm leaving something out. My head is full, and sleep is at a premium.

Next week, Tom and I will be rafting on the Rogue River in southern Oregon, and I look forward to the slow pace and the burbling stream to restore me.

Tom Rozum and I have a few upcoming concerts to let you know about. Here's the info:

SUN, July 11, 7:00 PM

House Concert

Portland, OR

Contact Claire at 503-830-3453 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              503-830-3453      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or clairell2002@yahoo.com for reservations and information

SAT, July 17

Siskiyou Bluegrass Festival

Lake Selmac, OR (20 minutes south of Grants Pass on Hwy 199)

Contact Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce at 541-592-3326 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              541-592-3326      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

SUN, July 18, 8:00 PM

Arcata Playhouse

1251 9th St

Arcata, CA

Presented by the Humboldt Folklife Society