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^Folkfest '90 Folk singer utilizes an array of styles Hall often asks audiences to listen to a tide or join in a song Fretless banjo, guitar, concertina and but ton accordion are a few of the instruments folk musician Tim Hall puts to use during one of his concerts Hall, who lives in Seattle, said he is equally at home with singing ballads, sea songs, chil dren's tunes and old time banjo ditties Audi ence sing alongs are also part of the singer's performances, as are bits of folklore, history and witty commentary on current issues Hall spent three years as a member of a quartet called Shay's Rebellion, which spent its time playing at peace rallies, labor union events and folk music festivals He also played for a season in the orchestra of Seattle's Bath house Theater and continues to teach guitar and banjo from his home. Referring to his musical style of perform ing. Hall said he thinks folk music should be accessible to all —not just the guys with the sound systems ." North of the Black Sea Husband and wife duo Ray Torley and Joan Gaustad make up the group North of the Black Sea, which showcases the tradi tional vocal and instrumental music of Russia, Ukraine, and other parts of Fast ern Europe Torley has performed with the San Francisco Russian Community Balaliaka Orchestra and the Golden Gate Gypsy Band, among others He is proficient on both the Russian balalaika and the dorma The dorma, a mandolin like instrument played with a pick, has a clear ringing tone, while the triangular balalaika pro duces a range of sounds almost as varied as the human voice Vocalist Gaustad has studied both classical and folk voice for many years and has performed in 16 languages Gaustad sang for several years with Danica Balkan Chorus and has performed with the Khadra International Folk Ballet as a dancer, musician, singer and vocal director The group has recently released a tape of music entitled The Cossacks Were Whistling Music for Ukrainian Bandura and Voice. SAM’S TO GO SANDWICHES H I * S f Jf • ~ J -• j. We 8,ike Our Bread Fresh Daily 2310 W. 11th 804 E. 12th 345-9707 343-1141 12 oz. Beverage w/Purchase of Any Sub Sandwich 35^ OFF Any Small Sub Sandwich (6”) 50* OFF Any Medium Sub Sandwich O”) $-| 00 OFF Any Family Sub Sandwich (2’) itfei Exfme-, May :t1 1990 Not va'id vvrtn any " er utter Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler We're Here for Your Folk Fest Picnic Supplies Juices Snacks Deli Foods Before, During & After the Folk Festival, we're open daily from 8am - 11pm Sundance Natural Foods 748 e. 24th 343-9142, We'll pick up the tab! $ vS Bu\ am luru h or dimu’r entree on the menu and vve will buy your drink! d unit $i ihi h - \itors (atiarrt prt'si'nts Ain't \tishohdv § in# f rulays \ Saturdays at 8:50, Ma\ \ ^ Seywuui* a G*imwiu t44 40li LOSE ESpNESbo ROlAAk 8*5 RENT COMPUTER SOFTWARE AT: fioftwafce Pipeline— 3 Your complete computer and software store for systems, printers, and accessories. 3131 West mil Ait. Kuncne, Ok ‘>7402 Titles For: IBM, Macintosh, Atari ST, and C-64. HOT TITLES M.\( tJnfcr SH. Pjgemaktl <0 hh A Incite- h-th.tll. 'f.n Write II \f, n l)r.n\ II lilenuker II. /*/><>%/»«>/• the Duel. Hunt lot KeJlh ittber. .iihl inet MH) more HIM Won! Perfect > l hmelme t 0 Quicken U) I'jc.cm.tkct loins Corel Ifrau I I. Cllinu V/ Lenun. Hunt tor Red t K fohcr .uul met hOO rthne Hundreds of titles to choose from. Hours: Mon Sal 10:00-7:00 Sun 12:00-5:00 343-9210 Rent any program for three full days and receive the second one absolutely Fr©e!! ((>1 cqu.il or lesser s.iluel ()(let expires June I 5. l‘W0 1 eoupon [H’i customer Software. Pipeline_ L___