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Hope, passion, promise and commitment,
with a dose of humor thrown in for good measure

Motherlode, a dynamic group of four women from Bellingham, Washington and Portland, Oregon, have been performing together for over 30 years. Motherlode has eight albums to their credit: Dance the Afternoon Away, Everything Possible, Heartline, Precious Stone, Circle on the Sand, Live and Laughing, Motherlode Memories and Coming Home.

The group has played to enthusiastic audiences from Vancouver, B.C. to Los Angeles, California, including venues such as the Seattle Folklife Festival, the McCall Music Festival (Idaho), the Corvallis Fall Festival, the Seattle Museum of History and Industry, Berkeley's Freight and Salvage, and colleges and universities throughout the northwest and California. They have shared stages with such nationally known artists as Ronnie Gilbert, Nina Gerber, Crystal Reeves, Theresa Trull, Judy Small, Linda Waterfall, Tom Paxton, and songwriter Betsy Rose, who describes Motherlode as "packing a lot of energy, humor and heart into their music."

The four artists write much of their own material, encompassing love songs, political satire, and songs addressing contemporary issues while emphasizing positive solutions. They are known for their warmth, spontaneity and rapport with their audiences, which invariably sing along at the invitation of the artists.

Nan, Kathleen, Marie and Janet play a wide variety of instruments including acoustic guitars, 'cello, bass, dobro, mandolin, harmonica, flute and a variety of percussion instruments.



Motherlode News

Join us for 
Northwest Women’s
Music (and Arts) Celebration
Together Again!!!!

Fall camp! October 6-8, 2023


Pilgrim Firs Conference Center
Port Orchard, WA


Imagine your creative potential. Banjo, Guitar, Ukulele, Poetry, Art, Songwriting, Singing, Dancing, Relaxing, …. Did I mention Singing!? And More!
Hosted by Motherlode and friends

Beginners welcome; our workshops are open to all levels.

Costs for camp:
Before Sept 10 $385.00 or Buddy rate/$755 for two. After Sept 10 $400.00
Cost includes all workshops, food, and lodging in heated cabins (including bedding)
(Cabins are three persons to a side. A limited number of spaces are available for 2 or 1 campers to a side for a surcharge. Scholarships are also available. Contact us for more information.).


For more information call 360.224.8007 or email
jcp1920@gmail.com
Download "Together Again" Registration form

Marie published 4 volumes of poetry.

Be Here Now, Following the Line, What Falls Away is Always, and Liquid Moon
For more information head to the Music & Other Projects page: HERE
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Kathleen's New CD - JOURNEY
is now available!

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It’s a beautiful recording of some of her original songs with accompaniment by Janet Peterson, Nan Collie, Marie Eaton, Ginger Williams, Crystal Reeves and Nova Devonie.  ​

If you'd like a copy Cost—$20, includes shipping and handling.
If you would like to use PayPal, please use the link below to send $20 for the CD. In the ‘message’ line, type your name and mailing address, including zip code.
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https://www.paypal.me/LindaVogt652

If you prefer to send a check for the CD, make it out for $20 to Kathleen Fallon; send it to her at 
P.O. Box 665
Beavercreek, OR 97004-0665

Watch Kath's Zoom CD Release Party Video Here...

Click this link to view: https://youtu.be/xFBeQ25-6kQ
a Mudpie Sunday Production