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The 28th annual Tumbleweed Music Festival was presented on Labor Day Weekend (August 30 – September 1) of 2024, as always in Richland, Washington’s Howard Amon park.
Performing in the Saturday benefit concert on the North stage were:
The 2024 Tumbleweed Music Festival is delighted with the Headliners for this year’s Saturday Benefit concert – each of whom was a newcomer to the festival!
Leading off was Homebrew Stringband, from Spokane, WA. Homebrew bring a little of this and a little of that, and a whole lot of fun! Gary and Alyse Read moved to Spokane from Seattle a little over a year ago, met Brad Keeler, and very quickly were performing together. They all play multiple instruments and will often switch off throughout their shows. They’ve played in different bands over the years and bring a wide variety of musical experiences to their performances.
Next were singer-songwriters Mike & Carleen McCornack, from Eugene, OR, who have been delighting audiences for over fifty years with an engaging musical style that blends clear, expressive, harmonious vocals with sparkling acoustic instrumental accompaniments. Their wide-ranging repertoire includes many critically-acclaimed original compositions. They have released ten albums during their career. Themes of love, humor, respect for living things and natural beauty fill their performances.
Closing out the show were Tumbleweed newcomers Gather Round. A new fixture in Seattle’s blooming a capella scene, Gather Round pairs deeply-rooted folk sensibilities with mouth-watering vocal talent. Performing a rich blend of originals and covers, this eight-part choral ensemble has harmonies in all the right places. Attendance is advised and participation is encouraged!
The theme is the basis for the 2024 logo, the songs entered into the Jane Titland Memorial Songwriting Contest, and the Sunday “Theme Concert” at the festival.
We’re delighted to announce the ten finalists for this year’s Jane Titland Memorial Songwriting Contest! They, and the titles of their entered songs, are:
Alan Ehrlich
Dark Muddy Water
Jane Fallon
Where the River Meets the Trees
Mark Gostnell
By the River
Mary Hartman
Goose Poop
Daniel James
Slow Grow
Rachel Jumago (Arbielle)
By the River, Under the Trees
Kathy Kostelec
Rolling River
Carleen McCornack
Metolius Spring
John Sparrow
Under the Hill
Amelia White
Travel By Water
The finalists performed their songs live before the judges on Saturday afternoon in the Community Center Stage. The winner (underlined above) was Daniel James, for his song Slow Grow. Daniel was presented his check, the “Tumbleweed Trophy,” and performed his winning song between the first and second Headliner performances at the Saturday benefit concert.
The second place winner (and “People’s Choice” winner!) was Rachel Jumago (Arbielle) for her song By The River, Under The Trees. Third place went to Carleen McCornack for her song Metolius Spring.
All the finalist’s songs were excellent examples of strong writing, and we congratulate them all once again!
© 2024 Tumbleweed Music Festival – Sponsored by Three Rivers Folklife Society & the City of Richland | Co-sponsored by Northwest Public Broadcasting, Battelle Memorial Institute, OneWorld Telecommunications, Tumbleweird, Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Pilgrim Media Services, Print Plus, and Artmil Design.