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Existing somewhere between Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits is local performer Jason Webley. From humble beginnings as a U-District street performer to tours up and down the West Coast (and occasional jaunts as far away as Russia), Jason's particular blend of witty and poignant lyricism, musical arrangements (piano, guitar, accordion, and shovel often figure prominently), concerts that blend showmanship, performance art and audience interaction, and an infectious love of humor and pranksterism have earned him a loyal following of fans throughout the Seattle area.
Having completed four albums and five death/rebirth cycles -- for the past five years, Jason would "die" at the end of each fall concert, disappear for the winter, then re-appear to be "born" again in the spring -- Seattlest has been curious for some time as to just what shenanigans might come next.
As it turns out, we'll find out next weekend at the Woodland Park picnic area when we spend the day at Camp Tomato, to be followed by Jason's spring performance at the new Paradox Theatre.
What is Camp Tomato?
Camp Tomato is an afternoon of activities, games, fun and music. The first half (hereafter referred to as 'picnic') will be at Woodland Park and begin with a potluck at 1 pm. The second half (referred to from now on as 'concert') will be at the new Paradocks Theater in Ballard at 8pm. There will be a dinner break in between the picnic and the concert.
Who can come?
Everyone, everybody and everytomato! But if your name contains an X, please leave the X at home.
What should I bring to the picnic?
Bring a tomato (really, and if you want to be nice, bring an eckstra in case someone else forgets!) And if you still have your headband from the last concert, please wear it. You also should wear clothes that are warm and that you wouldn't mind getting a little dirt or tomato juice on. If you can bring food for the potluck, that is great!
What have you got against the letter X?
Yes, that is correct.
So, dress warmly (and washable), grab a tomato or two, and come out for an afternoon picnic that promises to be quite the event. We'll see you there!
When the glass is full / drink up, drink up / this may be the last time we see this cup / If God wanted us sober, / he'd knock the glass over / so while it is full, drink up, drink up!
Camp Tomato: Saturday, April 30th: picnic at Woodland Park picnic area #1 at 1pm; concert at the Paradox Theatre at 8pm; both events all-ages.
More on Jason can be found at his site, this Habits of Waste interview, and this eight-part (!) interview by Mike Whybark.
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