The Story People of Clallam County and Field Hall Present
Head Bone Rattles: Ghost Stories with Kim Weitkamp
Tuesday, October 29 @ 7PM | Sunset Bar & Lounge
“If we are talking rock and roll, Tina Turner was a national treasure; country has Dolly Parton and in the world of storytelling, we have Kim Weitkamp.” Steve Perry, Highway 89, Sirius XM Storyteller
Storyteller Kim Weitkamp has 10 award-winning albums, executive produced and/or designed 32 albums for other performers and has hosted an award-winning morning show for a tri-state radio network. She joins us in the Sunset Lounge for a special Halloween event featuring some of her most-requested darker stories, speckled with her signature sense of humor and accented with live music.
Weitkamp’s darker stories are some of her most requested pieces all year long, not just around Halloween. Even more surprising is the fact that the audiences find themselves laughing in the oddest of places. Kim’s comedic abilities are on display as she carefully tucks moments of laughter into her darker pieces. A simple and effective way to give the audience a moment to breathe. The best surprise of the night is when she pulls out her guitar and, with a haunting but milk and honey voice, closes several pieces with music.
Weitkamp is never gory or insanely violent, but always quirky, surprising and psychologically unnerving. Women spin off their skin, children rise from frigid waters, and head bones rattle in their graves. This event is not recommended for children under the age of 13.
This event is presented with the Story People of Clallam County who work to to foster the ancient art of storytelling by providing opportunities to tell and listen to stories, offer workshops, produce public events, and maintain a network for storytellers.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Never one to be boxed in, Kim Weitkamp’s wandering and curious mind is on display for all to see through her award-winning stories, songs and writing. Sam Payne, host of SiriusXM Appleseed Radio stated that, “Now, more than ever, we are seeing Kim Weitkamp the writer.” Her tales and songs are well crafted and the boundaries of your mind and even your heart will always be expanded. She does all of this with impeccable comedic timing.
Kim grew up in Amish Country as the middle child of exhausted parents. Labeled by teachers as high-spirited and too talkative, Kim took those comments and channeled them into a lifetime of high-energy, heartfelt and hilarious artistry and we are better for it.
Kim performs at festivals and theaters around the country, has written an award-winning folk operetta and has been a guest editor and contributor for various publications. She was awarded the 2024 Ohio for the Arts Grant as an artist mentor, was nominated for the Blue Ridge Excellence for the Arts award, and awarded the prestigious Leadership in Communication Award by Toastmasters in Washington, D.C. Add to that an armload of award for her story and song albums.
She has been honored with leadership and speaking awards for her coaching/speaking work with internationally known companies like Purina, Liebherr, Grifols, and Edward Jones as well as nationally recognized non-profits like, Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity and Conflict Resolution Centers.
Learn more at www.kimweitkamp.com
