LINCOLN CROCKETT: News

After the success of ANGELS & DEVILS ALIKE, engineer/graphic designer Tom Frisch and I have been looking for ways to work together again. Late last fall he invited me to do the music for a video he was filming for the Columbia Land Trust, a Northwest regional land conservation organization. We spent a day in the old basement studio again and couldn't be happier with the results of the whole process. Yep, daddy loves to make music. Tom, you've made a great video!

See it here--> http://www.columbialandtrust.org/video/videos.htm

Hi Everyone!


I'm excited to be coming thru Seattle this week! Seattle's own Charlotte Thistle (agirlwithaguitar@netos.com), her band and I are teaming up for some folk-rock mayhem at Conor Byrne's in Ballard on Wednesday, and I've been invited back to visit the islands, Guemes that is, and Anderson's General Store on Friday. Hope you or someone you know can make it!


And look out for Chris Kokesh and I on River City Folk à All this week (April 13-19) you can hear Chris Kokesh and I on public radio show River City Folk hosted by Portland's own Tom May (www.tommayfolk.com). On the show, we play several of our favorite songs together, and Tom interviewed us and played recordings that have influenced us. To hear the show, go to www.tommayfolk.com/rivercityfolk and click on the link below “Internet Broadcasts,” or visit the following links:



RIVER CITY FOLK STREAMS:

Tuesday 7-8pm, WDCB www.wdcb.org
Wednesday 7-8am, KZUM www.kzum.org
Wednesday, 11am-noon, KCHU http://kchu.org
Friday, 9-10pm, WETS www.wets.org
Saturday, 1-2pm, KSJE www.ksje.com
Saturday, 9-10pm, KMST www.kumr.org, WGCS www.globeradio.org, WVRU www.wvru.org, WQUB www.wqub.org
Sunday, 9-10am, WEIU www.weiuhitmix.net
Sunday, noon-1pm, KIOS www.kios.org
Sunday, 6-7pm, WKGC www.gulfcoast.edu/wkgc
Sunday, 10-11pm, KOPB3 www.opb.org/programs/streams/stream-gh.pls

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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
9 - 12 pm
Lincoln Crockett, Charlotte Thistle - Conor Byrne

5140 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
USA
(206) 784-3640
Charlotte is a rad songwriter doing her one-of-a-kind thing, & she's bringin' a her band... www.agirlwithaguitar.com www.myspace.com/charlottethistle


Friday, April 17th, 2009
5:30 - 8 pm
Anderson's General Store

7885 Guemes Island Rd
Guemes Island, WA 98221
USA
360.293.4548
Price: free + tip
Island time is a lot like Trout Lake time... always a good time!



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I spent part of last weekend working with Chris Kokesh on her new cd, and it is sounding brilliant. Something to look forward to later this year.

hope you're well & see you soon!
Lincoln

Hi Everyone,


Ok, bear with me: I'm super excited to be doing our Monthly Family-Friendly Show with Mo Phillips at Mississippi Pizza in Portland Thursday. You know this is possible - between the kids and parents these shows are getting more raucus over time. I love 'em. This is a big weekend for Mo and loads of musical friends will be in town. Anything could happen.


And, as if winning the lottery, 30 minutes after the kids show I'll be playing with Lucky Finn at the White Eagle. Can he do it? We'll be kicking off a 3-band dogpile of musical happiness with The Reel Deel and Bad Assets. Parents, leave the rugrats at home, you'll have to cut the rug yourself (ouch)... Kids - and you - can also see Nicolas & Chris and I at the Ugly Mug in Portland this Sunday.


Special Washington shoutout details below!


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Thursday, April 9th, 2009
6 - 8 pm
Lincoln Crockett & Mo Phillips Family Friendly Show
Generally the 2nd Thursday of every month!

Mississippi Pizza
Portland, OR
USA
Price: $5 adults/ kids 12 & under free


Thursday, April 9th, 2009
8:30 pm
Lucky Finn, The Reel Deel, Bad Assets - The White Eagle

836 N. Russell St.
Portland, OR 97227
USA
(503) 282-6810
Price: $6
www.luckyfinnmusic.com www.myspace.com/bradcreel www.myspace.com/thebadassetspdx

Sunday, April 12th, 2009
4 - 6 pm
Lucky Finn - The Ugly Mug
Every other Sunday in March & April: www.luckyfinnmusic.com
8017 SE 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
USA
(503) 230-2010
Price: free + tip

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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
9 - 12 pm
Lincoln Crockett, Charlotte Thistle - Conor Byrne
Charlotte is a rad songwriter doing her one-of-a-kind thing, & she's bringin' a her band... www.agirlwithaguitar.com www.myspace.com/charlottethistle
5140 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
USA
(206) 784-3640


Friday, April 17th, 2009
5:30 - 8 pm
Anderson's General Store
Island time is a lot like Trout Lake time... always a good time!

7885 Guemes Island Rd
Guemes Island, WA 98221
USA
360.293.4548
Price: free + tip



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You'll laugh, you'll cry, this and more are popping up on Youtube... Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08JzpC7HuDs

All the Best and see you soon!

Lincoln

Hi Everybody,


No, really, Hello Everybody's! Jim McKeon and I will be doing our prog-blues/prog-folk smash-up at Everybody's Brewing in White Salmon, WA this Friday and everybody's invited. ok, I'll stop with the everyb*$# thing. Its a cool place and hope to see you...


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Friday, April 3rd, 2009
9 pm
Lincoln Crockett w/ Jim McKeon - Everybody's Brewing
151 East Jewett Blvd
White Salmon, WA 98672
USA
Price: free + tip


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all the best & c u soon,
Lincoln

"Linc and I have played many gigs together and not one night has passed without me being taken aback by the depth and power of his talent. We've played those songs together dozens of times but he manages to always deliver them sincerely. He is truly unique." - Jim McKeon, guitarist, Portland, OR
http://www.flickr.com/photos/luckyplanet/3231104063/in/photostream
... thanks & right back, atchya, Jim.

Hi Everyone,

What makes me excited about this weekend is how much its full of friends and intimate scenerios. On Sunday Chris, Nicolas & I will return to the Ugly Mug to build on how much fun the first time was; on Monday I settle into my comfort zone with solo sets at Solstice.

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Sunday, March 29th, 2009
4 - 6 pm
Lucky Finn - The Ugly Mug
8017 SE 13th Ave
Portland, OR Portland
USA
(503) 230-2010
Price: free + tip

Every other Sunday in March & April: www.luckyfinnmusic.com
Monday, March 30th, 2009
6 - 8 pm
Solstice Woodfire Cafe
415 W Steuben Street (Hwy14)
Bingen, WA 98605
USA
509.493.4006
Price: free + tip

...at Solstice every Last Monday!

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Double Mtn was a feelgood watering hole last Thursday, thanks and happy second Matt & co! Tyler, Andy and Jim from the Rocktet and I had a great time with the weekend recording session in Trout Lake last weekend, maybe someday we'll tell the tale... 'til then keep your eyes out for picks & vids, er, soon as I can find a sec...

all the best & c u soon,
Lincoln

Hi Everyone,



Tonight I'll be at the Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River, OR with guitar maestro and good friend Jim McKeon, 7 - 9 pm. This duo set is the warm-up for a weekend of recording with The Rocktet, so we're amped up. Dbl Mtn is also celebrating their Two Year anniversary this month with lots of great music. Hope you can join us.





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Thursday, March 19th, 2009
7 - 9 pm
Lincoln Crockett w/ Jim McKeon - Double Mountain Brewery

8 Fourth Street
Hood River, OR 97031
USA
541-387-0042
Price: free + tip




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A great-big thank you to everyone who was a part of this past weekend's run of shows with Mo Phillips, The Rocktet, Lucky Finn and Chris Kokesh. I'm really honored to get to play music for you with such great people! See you out there again soon,



Lincoln







VISIT www.lincolncrockett.com/calendar.thml for more!
OR LINK WITH LINK www.myspace.com/lincolncrockett

Hi Everyone,

I've got a busy week ahead, and I'm excited to share some of it together:

This week Mo Phillips and I are hosting our Second Thursday Family-Friendly show at Mississippi Pizza in Portland. I was out for January and February, but now its Mo and I together from here. Kids, pizza, chaos, & good honest fun, 'nuff sed!

Jim McKeon, Tyler Smith and Andy Love of The Rocktet and I are prepping to begin work on a new album, so this weekend's shows are gonna be charged! Visit my journal at www.lincolncrockett.com/news.html in the weeks ahead for updates on the unique way we're going about this. You've got two chances to share a night with us: Friday at The Rock Creek Tavern in Hillsboro & Saturday at Boon's Treasury in Salem.

This Sunday and Every Other Sunday in March & April: When Chris, Nicolas & I wanted a chance to push the envelope a little bit and see what our strengths are we turned to my friends @ the Ugly Mug, the same place Cross-eyed Rosie and I got our start in 2003. Sellwood may always feel like a second home. www.luckyfinnmusic.com
AND Chris and I will be celebrating St. Patty's Day in The Yardhouse at The Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, OR. plus Abundant Life Center and more below...

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Thursday, March 12th, 2009
6 - 8 pm
Lincoln Crockett & Mo Phillips Family Friendly Show
Mississippi Pizza
Portland, OR
USA
Price: $5 adults/ kids 12 & under free


Friday, March 13th, 2009
9 pm
Lincoln Crockett & The Rocktet - Rock Creek Tavern
10000 N.W. Old Cornelius Pass
Hillsboro, OR 97124
USA
(503) 645-3822
Price: free + tip

Saturday, March 14th, 2009
9 - midnight
Lincoln Crockett & The Rocktet - Boon's Treasury
888 Liberty St. N.E.
Salem,, OR 97301
USA
503) 399-9062
Price: free + tip

Sunday, March 15th, 2009
10 am
Abundant Life Center
Vancouver, WA
USA
Price: free

Sunday, March 15th, 2009
4 - 6 pm
Lucky Finn - The Ugly Mug
8017 SE 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
USA
(503) 230-2010
Price: free + tip

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
5:30 - 8 pm
Lincoln Crockett & Chris Kokesh - Grand Lodge Yardhouse
3505 Pacific Ave.
Forest Grove, OR 97116
USA
(503) 992-9533, (877) 992-9533
Price: free + tip
Chris and I will lean on the Celtic edge to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.


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Saturday, May 16th, 2009
7:30 pm
Chris Kokesh & Lincoln Crockett - Old Liberty Theater
115 N. Main
Ridgefield, WA 98642
USA
360 887-7260
Price: $15

Chris and I are part of the 3rd Annual Concert Series at this fantastic historic theater! Tickets can be purchased by phone 360 887-7260 .

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The calendar at www.lincolncrockett.com/calendar.thml has been updated for March and April and includes more shows ahead. A special thank you to everyone who joined Jim McKeon & I at our recent night at Hotel Oregon, we shared some intensely beautiful moments together. I really have the best fans in the world and will continue bringing you more music soon!

Yours,
Lincoln

Hi Everyone,

Jim McKeon and I are getting excited to be at Hotel Oregon in McMinnville this Friday night. We hope you and your friends in that area will come join us for some real musical fun.

This weekend's Whidbey Island Emerging Artitsts Festival has been postponed until Memorial Day Weekend. I was really looking forward to the trip, but I'll be returning to the islands soon, coming to Guemes on March 27! More on that as we get closer...

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Friday, February 27th, 2009
7pm
Lincoln Crockett w/ Jim McKeon - McMenamin's Hotel Oregon
310 N.E. Evans Street
McMinnville, OR 97128
USA
(503) 472-8427
Price: free + tip

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Thanks to all the great folks who came out to last week's shows in Portland and The Dalles. I really have the best fans in the world and am looking forward to bringing you more music soon!

sincerely yours,
Lincoln

Hi Everyone,

I'm excited to be sharing the stage at Mississippi Pizza at 6pm this Thursday with two fantastic young songwriters on their way around the world, David Rynhart & Gabrielle Louise. We share common roots in Colorado and acoustic diversity, and to be fully honest, their music keyed me up enough to agree to play during my February 'vacation'! Let it inspire you too: www.myspace.com/davidrynhart, www.gabriellelouise.org.

Playing with Chris Kokesh (www.myspace.com/chriskokesh) is energizing like the first time, every time, and we've been invited to return to The Mint in the Dalles this Friday. For all of my Gorge-ous neighbors, the Mint is a great place to wine, dine, unwind, and have a fine (rhyme) time. Chris and I are as jazzed as ever.

Heads up for next week: Jim McKeon and I are heading down to the bar at Hotel Oregon in McMinville, OR on Friday 2/27, and I'll be appearing at the Whidbey Island Emerging Artists Festival on Saturday 2/28 in Washington!

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Thursday, February 19th, 2009
6 - 8 pm
David Rynhart and Gabrielle Louise, Lincoln Crockett - Mississippi Pizza
Portland, OR
Price: $5


Friday, February 20th, 2009
6 - 9 pm
Lincoln Crockett & Chris Kokesh - The Mint
The Dalles, OR
USA
541-296-4707
Price: free + tip

Friday, February 27th, 2009
7pm
Lincoln Crockett w/ Jim McKeon - McMenamin's Hotel Oregon
310 N.E. Evans Street
McMinnville, OR 97128
USA
(503) 472-8427
Price: free + tip

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
7 pm
Whidbey Island Emerging Artists Festival
565 Camano Avenue
Langley, WA 98260
USA
360/221.8268, 800/638.7631
Price: $15/day or $26 for both days

Whidbey Island Emerging Artists Festival, February 27 & 28. Lincoln is excited to be kicking off Saturday's show at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. Also feat. Ron Greene, Andy Werth & Global Heat.

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Now you can check out the new Lucky Finn Website! www.luckyfinnmusic.com is fresh out of the box, so come back often, and get in touch with us about what you find there. Expect more from Nicolas Miranda, Chris and I this year! If you haven't yet, you can also see pictures and video from our January show at the Trout Lake Grange #210 by my friend, photographer Carolyn Ganus (she's 'Aunt Carolyn' around here): www.flickr.com/photos/luckyplanet/tags/luckyfinn/
Hope this email finds you well. Keep in touch and I hope to see you out there soon,

Lincoln

Hey everyone,

My friends down at Solstice Woodfire Cafe just invited me out this Friday to play as part of their Last Friday festivities. Jim McKeon (guitar) and Tyler Smith (bass), both members of Portland's Rocktet (www.myspace.com/therocktet) will be joining me. Hope you can join us!

Also, this tip just in from a supporter: Vote for Lincoln as your favorite local musician on KINK FM in Portland! Just join their online KINK Community and click on the link to participate. www.kink.fm
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Friday, January 30th, 2009
Lincoln Crockett with Jim McKeon & Tyler Smith - Solstice Woodfi - http://www.solsticewoodfirecafe.com/ 7 - 9 pm
Bingen, WA
Price: free + tip

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A special appreciation to all of my friends, neighbors and supporters who were able to join Chris Kokesh, Nicolas Miranda and I last Saturday at Grange #210 for Lucky Finn's 2nd show! Let's do it again soon!

Peace & Be well,
Lincoln

Lucky Finn & I had a fantastic time at the Grange last Saturday. Carolyn Ganus was there to capture it in pics and vids and has posted them on her flickr page! Check them out:

"Lincoln solo"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/luckyplanet/3231104063/in/photostream/
"Lucky Finn swims in Trout Lake"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/luckyplanet/3232318126/in/photostream/
"Gone Away as I've never seen it"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/luckyplanet/3231522359/in/photostream/

Hi everyone,

Thanks for a great '08 and here's to '09! I'm taking January and February to slow down from performing, plant seeds for '09 and enjoy winter in Trout Lake.

One Special Exception is January 24th: I'll be playing with Lucky Finn @ the Trout Lake Grange #210. Details on the calendar page. The calendar looks empty now, but there's a lot to look fwd to in '09.

See you soon!
-Lincoln

Hi all,

Due to a serendipitous mix of booking mishap, timing and weather we've had to cancel this Saturday's previously-scheduled Exorcism. I'm putting all of my Edgefield energy now into the New Year's Eve show with Jim McKeon and Lucky Finn (featuring Chris Kokesh and Nicolas Miranda), RIGHT THERE in the SAME SPACE!! If you can make it, come celebrate my long-running series then! If you're already planning on being at Edgefield on the 20th you will be delighted to see Mary Flower, one of our country's best pickers.

I'm looking fwd to '09 with a website redesign, more tours in the NW and beyond, new songs and new recordings and more! Thanks for your support and I can't wait to play for you again.

-Lincoln

Hey all,

Its with gratefully good feelings that I'm retiring my 2 year long run of the Edgefield Exorcism series, down in the Windery on the Second Saturday's of every month since '06! It's been GREAT fun and introduced me to many of my best fans and friends. I hope you'll come out for one last solo hurrah before my big New Year's show!

Love,
Lincoln

Hush little baby, don't say a word,
Sweetest sounds I ever heard...

Cross-eyed Rosie just quietly put our website to sleep while we continue to enjoy our 'indefinite hiatus'. We still murmer about playing now and then, so now only time will tell... you can still visit us online at www.myspace.com/crosseyedrosie ...murmer murmer... shhhhh.... - L

Hi Everyone,

For those of you in the Salem, Oregon area over the Thanksgiving
weekend, The Rocktet and I will be shaking the walls at Boon's
Treasury on Friday. Guitarist Jim McKeon will be joining me on the
next 2 Saturday nights in Portland, and look for Chris Kokesh and I
to sing together again at Hip Chicks as well (what's he talking
about? see details below)...

NEW YEAR'S EVE!--> Looking ahead, I'll be celebrating down in the
winery at McMenamin's Edgefield beginning at 7 pm! The fine folks at
Edgefield have invited Jim and I to kick the night off with a duo set
before VOILA: at 9 pm I'll be rolling out an exciting acoustic
quartet featuring Chris Kokesh & Nicolas Miranda. Hope you can join
us!



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Friday, November 28th, 2008
Lincoln Crockett & The Rocktet-Boon's Treasury -
http://www.mcmenamins.com/ 8-11pm
Salem, OR
Price: FREE+Tip



Saturday, November 29th, 2008
Chris Kokesh, Lincoln Crockett & Jim McKeon-Hip Chicks do Wine -
http://www.hipchicksdowine.com/home.php 6-9pm
4510 SE 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97202
USA
503-234-3790
Price: $15

Lincoln and sets with his two absolute favorite musicians to perform
with. Chris Kokesh's solo set starts at 3 pm.



Saturday, December 6th, 2008
Lincoln Crockett w/ Jim McKeon - The Eastburn -
http://www.myspace.com/theeastburnpdx 10 pm
1800 E. Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97214
USA
503 -236-2876
Price: free

The East Burn. A smoke free, cover free, chilled out atmosphere. A
haven for Portland's musicians. A place for good food, strong drinks,
good company, and friendly service. In other words, where you should
be on a Saturday night.



Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Lincoln Crockett w/ Jim McKeon & Lucky Finn! -
http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=3 New Year's Eve Celebration! - 7pm to the New Year!
2126 SW Halsey St
Troutdale, OR 97060
USA
(503) 492-3086
Price: Free + tip

7 - 9, Lincoln & Jim; 9 - the New Year, Lucky Finn. Lucky Finn is a
new acoustic 4-piece combo pulled together especially for this
evening featuring Lincoln, Chris Kokesh on Fiddle, Nicolas Miranda on
guitar.


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Thanks to everyone that made my recent trip to Solstice and the
fantastic show with Chris Kokesh last Sunday so successful. Hope you
have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Thanks as always to everyone who
comes out and is part of the music!

Peace and be well,
Lincoln




VISIT www.lincolncrockett.com OR LINK WITH LINK www.myspace.com/lincolncrockett

and that's why I love you! Thanks to Nathaniel Talbot (www.myspace.com/nathanieltalbot) and Mike Midlo, aka Pancake Breakfast (www.myspace.com/pancakebreakfastmusic) for being on the same page and for a great show. And most especially my heartfelt thanks to all of you who enjoyed the music, particularly at the end there, you know who you are, and you know what special magic that was.

Blessings all, & Be Well! Lincoln.

My apologies to the friends and fans who went to Biddy McGraw's for our usual First Friday slot. Due to scheduling conflicts we've suspended them for the forseeable future. If you're dying to see us back please let us know and come see us at Rock Creek Tavern on October 27th!

Northwest Newsletter 06/08

"[Lincoln Crockett is] a sterling mandolin picker, guitarist and
compelling singer... new-grassers will gravitate to it like moths to
a porch light."
Don Campbell - The Oregonian


Hello my Angels & Devils,

The DIY adventure continues! This month I'm covering the four
corners... of the Pacific Northwest, with cool performances on the
calendar, including:

--> my first appearance in Bend on the 18th
--> a very special Sunday afternoon with Chris Kokesh at Stillpoint
Farms on the 20th
--> return trips to Seattle, Guemes Island & Tacoma
--> and much more!

I'm also pleased to announce that I've partnered up with Stacy de
Hart of VibeSiren Booking. Stacy claims her life was saved by music
and has the special gift of both enjoying time in front of a computer
AND getting out to see lots of live music. She'll be helping me
spread the good word. You can look for her stage managing at the
Pickathon in August! Thank you, Stacy!

Last month's Montana trip with JD Smith was beautiful country and
good times, and now that we're knee deep in summer it's time to make
some music:



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Saturday, July 12th, 2008
Mississippi Street Fair w/ Nicolas Miranda -
http://www.mississippistudios.com Mississippi Stree Fair - 2 pm
N Skidmore & N Mississippi
Portland, OR
Price: free

Mississippi is a street party on a normal day, so this is going to be
...? Nicolas is a fantastic bluegrass and trad picker Lincoln met
jamming last month. We're going to learn some songs and have a great
time, hope to see you!




Saturday, July 12th, 2008
Lincoln Crockett’s Edgefield Exorcisms -
http://www.mcmenamins.com/Edge 7-9pm
Troutdale, OR
Price: FREE




Thursday, July 17th, 2008
Boon's Treasury - http://http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=12 8-11pm
888 Liberty St NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-9062
Price: FREE + tip




Friday, July 18th, 2008
Silver Moon Brewing - http://www.silvermoonbrewing.com 8 - 11 pm
24 NW Greenwood Ave.
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 388-8331
Price: $5

Excited to be making to the Eastside. Driving from Colorado, Bend
was always my gateway to the Cascades.




Sunday, July 20th, 2008
Stillpoint Farm w/Chris Kokesh - http://www.stillpointfarms.com 2 pm
86915 Territorial Rd.
Veneta, OR 97487
541-914-4917 , 541-935-0136
Price: $10-15 donation suggested

Get a free basket of berries when you go out to the farm for advance
tickets!
Bring a picnic or purchase food from Our Daily Bread.
For Info, call or visit the website or email:
kathy@stillpointfarms.com



Thursday, July 24th, 2008
Solo at Fairview Farmers market
5-8pm
Greshem, OR
503-407-3403
Price: FREE + tip




Thursday, July 24th, 2008
Lincoln Crockett & Chris Kokesh at Alberta Street Pub -
http://www.artonalberta.org/ 9 - 12pm
1036 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
503-284-7665
Price: $5




Friday, July 25th, 2008
Solo at Mr. Spots Chai House - http://www.chaihouse.com 7 - 9 pm
5463 Leary Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 297-2424
Price: FREE + tip




Saturday, July 26th, 2008
Solo at Anderson General Store - http://www.guemesislandstore.com/ 6-8:30pm
7885 Guemes Island Rd
Guemes Island, WA 98221
360.293.4548
Price: FREE + tip



Sunday, July 27th, 2008
Mandolin Cafe - http://www.themandolincafe.com/ 7 - 9 pm
3923 South 12th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253)761-3482
Price: Free + tip

Where else would Lincoln play? Come grab some coffee or wine and
watch Lincoln pay homage to the Mandolin.




Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Lincoln Crockett & Enemies at Edgefield - http://www.mcmenamins.com 6-9pm
2126 SW Halsey St
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 492-3086
Price: FREE + tip



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Special FYI: You'll have to wait to see Lincoln Crockett & Enemies
until the end of the month this month. First we moved our First
Friday slot to the 11th, and now we've had to cancel. Sorry to miss
you and hope to see you at Edgefield on the 31st AND at Biddy's on
August's First Friday!

Thank you as always for your amazing support and for being a part of
the music. C U out there soon!


Peace and be well,
Lincoln

... how people come out of the woodwork and I find myself supported. Thanks everyone who came to the wonderful Albina Green tonight, friends old and new. You made it a more-than-great evening for me personally, and you looked pretty happy yourselves!

Thanks to all of you who make this possible and are part of this wonderful life! - Lincoln

Northwest Newsletter 06/08


"Lincoln Crockett is Spirit Folk with a serious Reality Check"
- Chris Kokesh
www.lincolncrockett.com


Hi Everyone,

This month I'm happy to be writing you from my new home in
Washington, a cabin in the tiny hamlet of Trout Lake. My family and
I have been itching for a switch to the simpler life - gardening &
good times - for a while now and we finally made it happen. I'm
already writing new songs and relishing in the space and community we
have here. Come visit the websites for new pics soon!

I'm delighted to be continuing this exciting journey as a very DIY
musician, and to keep bringing you some of the best acoustic music in
the Northwest. I couldn't do it without you!

This month kicks off with three reappearances by Robb & Crockett
beginning this Thursday at Edgefield's 97th Birthday Bash, Lincoln
Crockett & Enemies this Friday AND on the 19th, my Edgefield Exorcism
on the Second Saturday, the return of the Portland Parents Show (for
music lovers and their families!) on the 18th, a second appearance at
the wonderful Albina Green in Portland, and ends with the start of an
Independence Day run into Idaho and Montana. More details on the Calendar Page!


Thank you as always for your amazing support and for being a part of
the music. C U out there soon!

Peace and be well,
Lincoln

Prep for the weekend at Folklife began on Friday at the Port Townsend Brewing Company. I arrived without a PA and without a moment to spare and found myself playing for the most laid-back-and-yet-still-on-it crew of folks. A quick run to 'uptown' Port Townsend (literally the old town up onthe hill where historically all the ladies hung out while the men got debauched 'downtown' by the waterfront) to steal a speaker from another bar and I was in biz. I never know what to expect playing for people hanging outside for a drink, but this bunch drank and listened and tipped and signed the email list like we were old friends. I might sound like a broken record, but it never ceases to amaze me how people respond and who my audience are: every size, shape, color and age of man woman and child. Places like Port Townsend and I get along.

Saturday's 1pm set at Folklife's Cafe Impromptu was, well, hard to read. I always love playing, but an early day crowd looks at you the same when they're really enjoying you as when they're bored. Still, enough folks were excited
afterward to let me know I hit the mark for someone!

I must say, the Folklife street-scene is just about out of control. The buskers all have drums, so I didn't stand a chance, and gave up after 2 3-song attempts and $5. Even the other stages can all hear one another! Still, there's magic afoot amongst the chaos, and some truly great music happened. My big surprise find was the Benefit Show featuring 'Urban Indians', music and performances by Native Americans that made me laugh, cry and gave me the chills. Perhaps aggrandizing to say, but I have walked this earth before and was not a white man, to say the least.

By FAR, the highlight was the workshop I gave on Sunday, "Songwriting the Traditional Way". I was invited to lead something as part of a series of different workshops by young string-band musicians. I was the lone songwriter, but not lonely for sure. Generally, the only people interested in the art/craft/skill/lunacy of songwriting are songwriters, and all deeply want to listen and be heard. That made for some wonderful juju around the 30 person circle. It seemed illuminating for all and was definitly heartwarming for me.

Special Bonus: All weekend I reconnected with long lost friends who were showing up out of nowhere. You know who you are and thank you for being you. Thanks to all for such wonderful experiences and see you out there again soon,

Lincoln

...meeting new people, seeing old friends, solidifying new friendships... just getting to share my excitement about music with new people makes it all worth while, to say nothing of actually making a living doing what I love.

That said, last weekend's run of shows was worth writing home about. Chris Kokesh and I began on Thursday in Cottage Grove, OR at the Axe and Fiddle. Great venue, always the most laid back vibe. Sparse attendance, but everyone there locked-in, right down to the end of the bar and the end of the night. Chris and I are locking in to a musical love-affair ourselves, these duo shows are special and we look forward to doing more soon.

Friday I headed out to the Dalles, OR to play at the Westwind Gallery, and ended up landing in the middle of the intersection of the tight-knit outdoors community and the tight-knit music and arts community in the Eastern Gorge. Thanks to Marty for hosting and Richard Hallman for his gorgeous photos I had to look away from, plus his shots of men quite literally throwing themselves to the wind. It was like finding a piece of the world I knew in and around Colorado right here in the Northwest. Can't wait to get back.

Saturday I returned to remote Guemes Island and the ever-supportive Anderson's General Store. People, the island is laid back, the food is amazing, and they support great live music. I was lucky enough to return when the ferry was foot-traffic only! Picture me with all my instruments, merch and gear loaded into a wheelbarrow! It was hilarious! Like Thursday it was sparse attendance, but this time due to the islanders heading out into the first really warm weather of the year. Meanwhile, those who remained and I had a great evening together. Plus tips and cd sales made it more than worth my time. I am constantly amazed by the response people have to my music. Even if they're only passing through, they take notice.

Sunday Jes Raymond and I played to my Olympia Crew in the strange and wonderful Plenty performance space. Oly is always hit or miss for music, even when Cross-eyed Rosie headed thru, but getting to share songs with my friends who know every word is like playing a stadium show as far as I'm concerned.

More road news to come. See you out there soon!

The clip includes 'Sawdust Settler' and live shots of Lincoln performing the song at the White Eagle in Portland!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AhXnb_YETg
Lincoln's song 'Sawdust Settler' was chosen to be part of the Salmon Nation Artist's Project Compilation cd. You can find this amazing and beautiful collection of Pacific Northwestern art and artists at http://cdbaby.com/cd/salmonnation

The 'Biddy Band' now has a name: Lincoln Crockett & Enemies. We're building a LOT of bridges between musical styles - blues, bluegrass, deep grooves & fusion - and having a really exceptional experience doing it. If its half as much fun for you as it is for us you'll have a great time! We're only in the Portland area right now but we think out of towners will agree that its worth the trip. EVERY FIRST FRIDAY with one exception: we'll be off on July 4th to celebrate but returning JULY 22nd.


C U out there!

-Lincoln