Leah Song & Duncan Wickel (of Rising Appalachia) + Maya Marie @ BALLARD HOMESTEAD - 7:30 show

Leah Song: www.leahsongmusic.com

Join Leah Song and Duncan Wickel for an intimate evening of folk music and story. Touring as a duo, these longtime collaborators of Rising Appalachia bring a soulful blend of traditional Appalachian ballads, banjo and fiddle tunes, original compositions, and crowd favorites from their global Rising Appalachia catalogue. Together, they create a dynamic, intimate performance rooted in folk tradition and improvisational spirit.

Born into a musical family from Georgia, Leah Song is a storyteller, song-catcher, musician, poet, and community builder known primarily for her role as front-woman of Rising Appalachia, alongside her sister Chloe. As a soloist she incorporates sultry vocals, storytelling, folklore, ballads and boleros into her laid back troubadour performances. Her music is based in the traditions of Southern soul, the diasporic music of the Celtic Isles and her deep studies of traditional folk music from across the Americas . 

She has studied and worked alongside some of the greatest teachers and culture keepers of our time... including Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Bobby Mc Ferin, Martin Hayes, Martin Shaw, Joanna Macy, Winona LaDuke, Guadelupe Urbina, Sobunfu Some, and Rosemary Gladstar to name a few... Join her in gathering tools and teachings of resiliency, music, mythology, and celebration through sound.

with guest Maya Marie (The Maya Experience), solo opener

https://themayaexperience.bandcamp.com/album/maya-marie-ep

@ Ballard Homestead

7p doors, 7:30p show

Pre show workshop 4:30 (add-on ticket)

•  Vocal Masterclass Workshop with Leah pre-show, 4:30-6:30pm, same venue
   $70 for workshop only, $85 for Concert & Workshop combo ticket

• Workshop info - https://www.leahsongmusic.com/masterclass

Leah's Workshop info:
Folk Choir Master Class

Global Sound & Movement

Leah Song’s vocal workshops explore sound vibration and body movement as tools for self-awareness and sound.  The space is created to help each participant to embody the physical art of making sound from all the many resonators in the body. 

This workshop utilizes the expressions through movement and music using a variety of techniques including vocal contact improv, creative sound improvisations, group harmonics, singing techniques and movement (drawing upon yoga, contact improv, martial arts, and modern dance).

Come join our growing Folk Choir and learn to create your own sound palate.

All ages, mostly seated concert

Cascadia Bioregion Tour - 11/18 PORTLAND - The Old Church | 11/20 SEATTLE - Ballard Homestead |  11/21 PT TOWNSEND - The Palindrome | 11/22 & 23 ORCAS ISLAND - Victorian Valley Chapel (Workshop on 11/23 2-4p)

✨ Leah Song (of Rising Appalachia) — Northwest Tour 2025 ✨
An intimate evening of music and connection with Leah Song, co-founder of the beloved folk-soul ensemble Rising Appalachia. Leah’s solo offerings weave poetry, story, and song into a raw, soulful experience — perfect for listening rooms and small sacred spaces.

Tour dates presented by Abbey Arts & Wecelium:

• Portland, OR — The Old Church — Tue, Nov 18 @ 7:30pm - Bar & snacks on site

• Seattle, WA — Ballard Homestead — Thu, Nov 20 @ 7:30pm — Bring-your-own snacks welcome; cozy historic space with limited seating.  NA drinks available

• Port Townsend, WA — The Palindrome — Fri, Nov 21 @ 7:00pm — Bring-your-own picnic or snacks welcome.  Wine & cider on tap from Eaglemount Winery, kombucha, snacks. 
• Orcas Island, WA — Victorian Valley Chapel — Sat & Sun, Nov 22 & 23 @ 7:00pm and 5:00pm

• + Vocal Workshop Sunday 2-4p

Event page / more details: https://www.fremontabbey.org/leahsong/
Presented by: Abbey Arts Presents and Wecelium Wellness

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EVENT & VENUE INFO:

• Ballard Homestead is partially ADA accessible. Please email boxoffice@fremontabbey.org with questions and for accommodations. ballardhomestead.org/about

• Service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.

• Please limit photos during the show so as to not distract other attendees from the experience.

• Please enter quietly if the show has already begun.

• Please leave quietly, it's a very quiet neighborhood.

• Quiet Picnics Welcome. ie. please no crunchy packaging or loud chips, smelly foods, etc. We sometimes have a few tables out, or you can use the side yard if weather is nice.

• Light snacks & non-alcoholic beverages may be available for purchase, but no other food or bar service at Ballard Homestead shows.

• We have a mix of padded chairs, benches, and a little standing room in back for big shows.

• We are an all ages venue. Kids 10 & under are free at Abbey Arts concerts & arts events unless noted. Please request by emailing boxoffice@fremontabbey.org

• Entering the venue indicates agreement to adhere to the Abbey Respect Policy. All are welcome. fremontabbey.org/respect