Hello fans of sly and sardonic storytelling,

Coming up on Nov 30-Dec 1, Animal Saints and Sinners, three of Seattle’s most idiosyncratic voices return to the cozy 18th & Union stage with Back from the Dead. ( Available from Dec. 1 on stream.

Eggs and their Manifestations

Yet again eccentric Seattle storytellers Scot Augustson, Kelleen Conway Blanchard and Bret Fetzer have delivered the goods at 18th and Union by their incredibly interesting, funny, stories which are ostensibly about animals but are really about the vicissitudes of being human.

Who knew the heart of a Chicken could be so disgusting and so lovely at the same time?   From the mind of Bret Fetzer, The Moonshine Revival Tent is a collection of short stories and songs, ranging from odd and quirky to thought provoking and then heartwarming. It opened November 21st to a packed crowd at […]

Modern Storytelling

Two delightful Storytelling shows are running this weekend at 18th and Union, Why the Moon Hides his Face and All Her Earthly Days (and other American Fairy Tales) both by Bret Fetzer’s The Moonshine Revival Tent crew, which is a unique fusion of storytelling and a cappella choral singing. Written by the eloquent Bret Fetzer, his fairy tales take place in a world half-Appalachian, half-Dust-Bowl, where magic springs from coal mines and cigarettes, where there is always a morality, wit, superb writing, delightful singing and an excellent performance from Bret and singer Sari Breznau, Mike Gilson, Christine Longé and Jillian Vashro

“Carny Girl”

Bret Fetzer and The Moonshine Revival Tent’s fusion of sprightly storytelling and lush choral singing was described by the MC at a recent Folklife performance as “The Brothers Grimm meet O Brother Where Art Thou.” In their next performance at West of Lenin in Fremont, the Moonshine Revival Tent debuts their newest piece: “Carny Girl”