Three artists of word and song join forces for a house concert at the RoseWind Common House on Friday, March 9, 7pm. “A Night of Poetry and Music” features blues poet Gary Lilley, jazz-tinged Americana songwriter jean mann, and poet-singer Margo Lauritzen.
Gary Lilley has taught, written and performed his works for many years in Port Townsend. A prize-winning poet, creative writing teacher and blues musician, originally from Sandy Cross, North Carolina, he was a longtime resident of Washington, D.C., where he was a founding member of the Black Rooster Collective. He received the D.C. Commission on the Arts Fellowship for Poetry in 1996 and again in 2000, and earned a MFA in Poetry from Warren Wilson College in 2002. Gary is the author of four poetry collections: Alpha Zulu, Black Poem, The Reprehensibles, and The Subsequent Blues.
jean mann performs originals and beautifully arranged cover tunes on tenor and acoustic guitars, ukulele and harmonica, all to accompany an arresting, texture-laden vocal style. With seven CD's in her catalogue, jean has toured nationally since 2000, and made her European debut in 2014. www.jeanmann.net www.jeanmann.bandcamp.com
Seattle native Margo Lauritzen has been making music since she first recorded herself on a Walkman Pro in the early 90’s and sculpted bits of melody and poetry into song. She has been in numerous bands and produced an original musical called A Warehouse Dream which she revived last year for its 20th anniversary. She is embarking upon her first solo tour this March and is happy to be stopping in Port Townsend!
The RoseWind Common House is located at 3131 Haines St. at Umatilla and is a shoes-off, fragrance-free facility. Admission is by donation. Light snacks provided, BYOB.
Any questions? Contact: margolauritzen@gmail.com