The Rural Characters began singing together in 1997-brought together in order to perform as singing cowboys for that year’s “Flip Side” of Langley. They had so much fun they have stuck together ever since.
They gained some early notoriety for a song written for Dave Anderson when he was first running for House of Representatives. “Whidbey Island Democratic Guy”, sung to the tune of “Rocky Mountain High” was their first original song that captured local flavor and wit, and they have been telling the story of Island living ever since.
In 2003 the Characters won a spot in WICA’s Local Artist Series. “16 Chickens and a Tambourine” went so well that WICA invited them to return the next year to do a show to benefit the Series. The next year the show was expanded to two nights. By then it was a tradition.
This year marks the 10th Anniversary, and will feature the Characters’ favorite songs and shenanigans from over the years–with a few new numbers sprinkled in so no one gets too bored. Because it has been so hard for the guys to choose what songs to leave out, they are giving fair warning that you should plan on being up past bedtime, and your cheeks are going to hurt.
The Characters have had many wonderful guests perform with them through the years, and wish to thank them all sincerely for their talents and support. This year, because they have so many of their old songs to sing, they are going it alone. This is a calculated risk–they may poop out early. However, if you show up they promise to give it their best shot.
SCHEDULE
May 18-19, 2012
Fri - Sat @ 7.30pm
TICKETS
All Seats $20
Proceeds to benefit the WICA Local Artists Series
(360) 221-8268 or (800) 638-7631
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“WOWstories!”
Because inside every Whidbey woman there’s a TED Talk.
Riveting talks from Women of Whidbey: Shannon Arndt, Celina Dill, Mary Fisher, Sarri Gilman, Suzanne Kelman, Amber Kizer, Diana Lindsay, Betsy MacGregor, Ann Medlock, Golda Moore, Cary Peterson, Laura Price, Vicki Robin, Francia Russell, Peggy Taylor, Veronica von Allworden, and Rosie Woods. Moderators are Rene Neff and Lynn Willeford.
Remarkable performances from Women of Whidbey: Karin Blaine & Siri Bardarson, Deana Duncan, Maureen Girard, Island Dance, and Nancy Nolan.
Resounding fun: Come eat, drink and be merry with lunch, wine hour, and community bonding with Amanda Murphy and Chizue Rudd.
A Serious Fun Production. All proceeds benefit WICA and WIN (Whidbey Island Nourishes).
SCHEDULE
Jun 30, 2012
Sat @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
TICKETS
$25 includes lunch (Wine hour and break treats are extra and optional)
(360) 221-8268 or (800) 638-7631
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