Activities and Events

HOLD THE DATE- October 24, 2009
Delta Music Experience invites you to experience Doug MacLeod, the Story Telling Bluesman

October 24th For more details and reservation information click here.

We're so happy to have Doug in a return engagement House Concert.

Doug MacLeod is one of the last remaining bluesmen who learned from the old masters, lived the music, survived the life and carries forward that valuable tradition. Within the blues world, MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit and unforgettable live performances. At the heart of this is his knack for storytelling, bringing characters-from the faceless to the legendary-to strikingly real life.

As a youth, MacLeod overcame inexpressible abuse and a crippling stutter by turning to the blues. "I had it really rough," he says. "I don't remember much, but the product of that was a terrible stutter. Honestly, I couldn't speak two words. I felt that I wasn't gonna be able to speak. And then I picked up the guitar, and I just tried to sing-and this voice came out. I really haven't stuttered much since."Healing music indeed!"

Your entry contribution of $25.00 goes to the Wurlitzer Manor Fund for Music and the Arts. This is a component fund of the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Past recipients of grants from this fund include local and regional blues societies, the Memphis - based Blues Foundation, the Chicago - based Luther Allison Endowment Fund, Port Townsend Acoustic (Country Blues) Workshop & Festival, Waterfront Blues Festival, Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival, and the Pacific Northwest Blues in the Schools program.

For your invitation and reservations or to receive more information about this concert, email Barbara at GigginTheNarrows@aol.com.

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Amanda Gresham's Delta Music Experience and Allstar Guitar are presenting a private house concert featuring Geoff Muldaur (www.geoffmuldaur.com) Saturday, June 20, 2009, 5:30-8:30 PM at Wurlitzer Manor, the Gig Harbor, WA home of Barbara Hammerman and Raymond Lavine.

"Geoff Muldaur is an icon of the blues and folk-blues scene and Barbara and Raymond are thrilled to have him in this solo, up close and personal, experience in their musical home overlooking the Tacoma Narrows waterway in South Puget Sound.

Cost is $25 per person. For reservations call Allstar Guitar at (253) 853-5610. RSVP Required.

*Address and directions will be provided upon your RSVP.
*Please be sure to provide your name, phone number and email address when making your reservation.
*Beverages are provided (pls do not bring beverages).
*You are asked to bring a food dish to share. For more information, please email Barbara at gigginthenarrows@aol.com.

For more info on this event, please visit deltamusicexperience.com

Amanda Gresham's
Delta Music Experience
Presents

FIVE HOURS OF HIP SHAKIN', BLUES TALKIN', VOCAL HOLLERIN' MUSIC

TO BENEFIT
THE CANDYE KANE BAND*
Sunday, August 17 ~ 2008

Time: Doors open at 3:30 PM and music is nonstop until 9:00 PM
@ JAZZBONES
2803 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405

JazzBones is prepared to take your advance reseration by calling or emailing them.
See www.JazzBones.com

ALREADY SET TO ENTERTAIN YOU ARE THESE GENEROUS BANDS AND MUSICIANS

SON JACK, JR. AND HOT DELTA
ALICE STUART
RED HOT BLUES SISTERS
LADY "A" AND THE BABY BLUES FUNK BAND
BECKI SUE AND HER BIG ROCKIN' DADDIES
(Band sets will last around 45 minutes.)

As many of you know, Candye underwent a serious operation recently to address her pancreatic cancer. She's recovering, beginning to tour a bit and continuing treatment, but her medical bills and the lost gig income for the band have greatly affected her and the band. She's so grateful to all her friends for holding this event in the Pacific Northwest to help her and the band during this period. Candye's always there for others, let's make sure we show up for her!

Suggested donation $20
100% of your donation goes directly to
The Candye Kane Band

Thanks to JazzBones for offering the club to us for this benefit.
Their full restaurant menu and bar offerings will be available for purchase during the event

DON'T MISS THE VERY SPECIAL AUCTION ITEMS, SOME THAT CANDYE SENT ALONG HERSELF.

Questions? More information?
Call Barbara at 253-858-4435

Can't come but want to help?

Make your donation payable to The Candye Kane Band and send to:

Candye Kane Band Benefit
c/o B. Hammerman, 5114-E. Pt. Fosdick Dr. NW, #276, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THESE MUSICANS FOR THEIR GENEROSITY AND SUPPORT OF THEIR FRIEND IN MUSIC, CANDYE KANE.

*Candye regrets that she cannot be with us for this benefit, but is so appreciative of your support and promises to be back to the Pacific Northwest very soon.

You’re Invited
to a Private Party
Sunday July 3, 4-9 pm

at our home, Wurlitzer Manor in Gig Harbor, WA

www.wurlitzermanor.com

To Celebrate
The Art, Whimsy and Tales of
Jamie Hayes

Photo by Amanda Gresham © 2005 www.royalbluesgallery.com

on the occasion of the release of Jamie’s new book

" Up in the Air With The Flying Mingling Brothers"
This unforgettable book is filled with lots of Jamie's new, delightful drawings and paintings. Entertainment in its highest form. Jamie Hayes' fertile imagination has produced a timeless classic, for children or anyone who happens once to have been a child.

What’s Fantastical Art without Fantastical Music?
Experience Musical Magic on the Sound

Provided by the Mighty 1928 Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ

~Plus~

Our friends Lissa and Scott will bring their Bassic-Sax trio to help us move to the groove of their unique repertoire of jazz standards and originals as well as Reggae, Blues, Latin Jazz a touch of Calypso.
http://bass-icsax.com/

~ Cheers! Barbara and Raymond

Fantastical Art & Music * Fun People * Food * Beverages
RSVP required *
Address and Directions provided upon your rsvp
Please Call Raymond by July 1st at 253-858-1729

Please note: This in your personal invitation. This party is at a private residence. Not open to the public.

Thank you.

GIGGIN' THE NARROWS
MOVES TO
JAKE'S ALES

FOR
APRIL 17TH BENEFIT!

Wurlitzer Manor
sponsors a
Benefit for Music and the Arts
with special Contribution going to the Washington Blues Society and the Luther Allison Endowment Fund

Giggin the Narrows
Moves to Jake's Ales for
April 17th Benefit!

MARK HUMMEL
AND THE BLUES SURVIVORS,

http://markhummel.com/
WITH
JOHNNY DYER

http://www.pacificblues.com/html/cbe/dyer.htm
and
Randy Oxford Band

April 17th, 2005
5-9 pm

Location: Jake's Ales

Suggested contribution $20.00 per person

Seating limited. Reservations strongly recommended.
Check's made payable to:

GTCF/Wurlitzer Manor Fund for Music & the Arts
and mailed to
Barbara Hammerman
Wurlitzer Manor
5114-E Pt. Fosdick Dr., NW #276
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

For information call Barbara at 253-858-4435 or Randy at 253-973-9024

Jake's Ales
http://jakesales.com/
is
Southend's Premier Microbrew Pub and Ale House
Full Bar and Restaurant Open During this Event
for your Dining and Beverage Pleasure!

Giggin' the Narrows
@
WurliTzer Manor
GIG Harbor, WA

Feb 1 and Feb 2 - 2005
Theatre Pipe Organ Concerts
Featuring Australian Favorite
Tony Fenelon

Internationally acclaimed piano & organ artist
Two private concerts sponsored by
Prosser Music & Roland
benefiting the programs and scholarships of the Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society.

For information email:
info@wurlitzermanor.com

Giggin' the Narrows
@
WurliTzer Manor
GIG Harbor, WA

Sunday February 13, 2005
2:00-6:00 pm

Mitch Woods
and His Rocket 88s !
http://mitchwoods.com/about.htm

Private Party Benefit for The Blues Foundation.
Call the Blues Foundation directly at 901.527.2583 to secure your reservation through your donation.
Suggested donation $25 per person plus please bring a potluck dish to share!
Space is limited. Call today! (9 am to 5 pm EST)
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"Woods rocks the joint with some of the jumpin 'est piano we've heard. "Mitch Woods...give heart and soul to jump blues... Woods sings with smooth ebullience and hammers the piano keys with the unchecked gaiety of mentors Professor Longhair and Amos Milburn."
(Frank-John Hadley, Downbeat)

COME TO DANCE! YOUR SWING DANCE FAVORITE! BIG DANCE FLOOR!
Opening Act
NICOLE FOURNIER
http://nicoleblues.com/

Photo by Kit Daly

For information email:
Barbara@WurliTzerManor.com

Inasmuch as Wurlitzer Manor is a private residence, please note that the street
address of the property and directions will be provided only to those who are
reserved for a specific event or who are staying onsite in the vacation homes.
The address on the website is a postal mailing address. If you need directions please
be in touch with the host of your event or Wurlitzer Manor via
info@wurlitzermanor.com . Thank you.

"Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the
Luther Allison Endowment Fund and Blues Foundation
during previous Giggin' the Narrows, Toez Jam, &
Bean Hollow Beach Blues & Bayou Fete events over the years.

Past Events

Giggin' the Narrows
@
WurliTzer Manor
GIG Harbor, WA

SEPTEMBER 23
5:30pm - 9:00pm
**Pilots, Pipes, Popcorn and Pizza!**

Tacoma Narrows Fly - In and Silent Movie Night.

Feature Film
"WINGS"
The first and only silent movie to win an Academy Award. (1927)

Don Wallin, accompanies on the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ

Reservations Required
Limited Seating

For Information please call:
1-253-858-4435
or email:
gigginthenarrows@aol.com

Sunday, September 12, 2004
2:00PM

Theatre Pipe Organ Concert
Sponsored by Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society
Dave Wickerham
at Wurlitzer Manor in Gig Harbor, WA

August 8
1pm to 6pm

Support the Blues Foundation
Requested Donation - $50
Reservations Required
For further information see www.gigginthenarrows.com or
call the Blues Foundation at 901-527-2583
Limited to 150

Great Louisiana Jambalaya Feed Created by Michael Arnone
from Baton Rouge

Featuring an Afternoon of Legends:

Honeyboy Edwards
Louisiana Red
and Dennis Binder
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PLUS

MITCH WOODS & HIS ROCKET 88's

The Mitch Woods Story

Preview of New Orleans Gallery Exhibit
by Amanda Gresham

Delta Music Experience.

Be among the first to see the photo artwork of New Orleans
based photographer and producer, Amanda Gresham.

Her gallery opens in the Vieux Carre in December 2004 and she will
have over two dozen large size portraits for viewing and purchase during this event.

Ms. Gresham is donating 45 % of her sales at this
event to three organizations dedicated to supporting blues music and the
musicans who give us this gift.
The Blues Foundation,
The LutherAllison Endowment Fund and the
Music Maker Relief Foundation

Information • Reservations • Directions call:

1-253-858-4435

or email:
gigginthenarrows@aol.com

July 11
2 pm.to 6 pm.

Ann Rabson

Stay tuned for another date to hear the Fabulous boogie woogie queen.
Date. TO BE ANNOUNCED

Barbara, Raymond and Amanda
invite you to their
FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOURTH!

This is a Private Family Party and Not open to the Public.
We hope to see you at one of the Wurlitzer Manor
Blues Foundation Benefits this Summer
July 4, 2004 3pm til after Fireworks
Swing and Be-Bop
with
THE TITANS
Good Old Rock & Roll from the 50's & 60's
Featuring
Tony Ginn
Bring your Potluck salad or casserole to compliment
the slabs of swine and vats of fried turkey of the
CAM COOKING TEAM

Chefs Sue & Crash lead the California Cooking Contingent
Heather, Chris, Larry, Jan & Kevin

Aided and Abetted by the Ever Popular
Pole Erection Team
(Still) Captained by Dave
with able assistance from
Andrew, Phil, Walter, Tom, Grits, Steve, Bob,Scott, Bo,
and whoever else they can draft.

They have very special duties this year. You'll just have to be here
to find out. Let us just say, these duties relate to the following activity.

Be Prepared for Operation Big Launch
(A Warning about Flying Objects will be Posted)
Warning: Crash does double duty this yearas Key
Instigator for this Special Ops Assignment. Mother Cam
would like us to know she disavows parentage.

"Wings to Adventure"

The Gresham Fly-In and Film Crew from Louisiana and
Texas will have wheels down into The Tacoma Narrows
Airport for this event and other filming during the week.

So if you see a camera, say Howdy and SMILE!

WurliTzer Manor
GIG Harbor, WA
Sunday May 23
12 Noon til 5 p.m.

You're Invited to a Private Party with

Jon Cleary
and
The Absolute Monster Gentleman
Also playing during the day
Stickshift Annie
And we'll be jammin' with
Lady A and the Baby Blues Funk Band

Support the Blues Foundation
Requested Donation - $30 and a potluck dish
Reservations Required
Limited to 150
Information • Reservations • Directions call:
1-253-858-4435 or email:
gigginthenarrows@aol.com

"We are also appreciative of the supporters of the Puget Sound Theatre
Organ Society for their many years of concert attendance at
Wurlitzer Manor."

Past Events

Tony Fenelon in concert.
Another wonderful afternoonof theatre organ pops at Gig Harbor!
May 16, 2004
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Bob Milne and Jonas Nordwall- November 9, 2003
Tony Fenelon and Jonas Nordwall - May 3, 2003
Chris Powell - September 8, 2002
Jonas Nordwall - November 10, 2001
Patti Simon and Dick Kroeckel - September 12, 1999
John Giacchi - April 25, 1999
Ron Rhode - October 24, 1998
Jonas Nordwall and Andy Crow - May 10, 1998
Chris McPhee - February 24, 1996
Lew Williams - August 27, 1995
Tony Fenelon and John Atwell Duo - April 23, 1994
Tony Fenelon - May 9, 1993
John Atwell - September 19, 1992