“I have noticed that when all the lights are on, people tend to talk about what they are doing – their outer lives. Sitting round in candlelight or firelight, people start to talk about how they are feeling – their inner lives. They speak subjectively, they argue less, there are longer pauses." - Jeanette Winterson
Now in it's third season, Whidbey Unplugged began as an invitation to musical artists to present their music in a more vulnerable way through acoustic and solo performances accompanied by storytelling. This winter series has expanded to include writers, stand-up comics and other creators as well as an "in conversation with" segment with each performer to learn more about their life path and inner world. We invite you to unplug and join us for this unique presentation of talent and exploration of what drives the artist to create and share their work.
Saturday, December 7th - 6:00pm
Black Box Theater, Langley
Wilson Castle is a fifteen year old musical mastermind. His journey began at ten years old when immediately after listening to a classical piano piece, he turned around to a piano and played the entire composition note for note from memory. He currently studies music with teachers around the island as well as composing and recording original works for multiple instruments. Hear his most recent piece here.
Tina Lear has lived in Switzerland, Los Angeles, Cody, Tuscany, Seattle, New York, and Whidbey Island. Her grandfather was a world-renowned Vaudeville comedian (Ole Olsen of Olsen & Johnson), and her father created the Learjet. Ms. Lear uses this high-octane fuel to power her life as a seeker and writer - publishing poetry, fiction, songs and more. Learn more here.
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Rein Likely is a singer and multi-instrumentalist, whose songwriting is a stirring of the musical pot, with lyrics that are poignant, genuine, and feel of the moment. He is the frontman of Seattle rock band Elvis Batchild and is the booker and co-founder of Pioneer Square Fest, Seattle's newest annual downtown block party. He has recently embraced a sober lifestyle and is currently recording his first solo album. Listen here.
Produced & hosted by Lauren Flynn
Lauren is a writer and musician who has stepped back from performing over the last year to focus on her memoir which chronicles life shifts that include a professional wrestling career, working as an assistant to organic architect Eric Lloyd Wright and her journey from a manicured, predictable life to the erratic and patchwork lifestyle of an artist. In writing her own story, she has become even more fascinated with what makes people tick and will be hosting the show, as well as a conversation with each artist. Learn more about Lauren here.