Folk & Blues Busker Extraordinaire

 

PK DWYER: 1949 - 2024
The Ultimate Busker is gone. PK 
Dwyer passed away on April 15, 2024 after just over a week at Hospice House in Tacoma, Washington. The last 8 months + 
were hard as PK fought various forms of cancer. His presence, spirit, and music will be greatly missed by family, friends, fans, and fellow street performers world wide.

Rest in peace PK and may the tip jar always be full.

If you would like to honor the memory of PK Dwyer please tip your local Street Performer and support your neighborhood Farmers Market. You may also make a donation in PK's name to BURIEN CARES Animal Shelter who brought the wonderful Miss Lola Wiggle Bottom into the Dwyer family.

Show a Busker some Love today and Tip ♡ Hearty Folks!

Notations & News

MEET PK DWYER AND SANTA CLAUS AT THE PROCTOR FARMERS MARKET 

Hi Ho!  And Ho! Ho! Ho!  

Meet Legendary Busker PK Dwyer AND Santa Claus at the Proctor Farmers Market in Tacoma today, December 15!

Mighty PK will be presenting a 2 hour concert of original material from his song catalogue featuring his signature high energy guitar and harmonica work along with a selection of beautiful and dynamic songs on autoharp.

PK Dwyer performs 9:00 - 11:00 am and the Proctor Farmers Market is located at N 27th & Proctor in gritty Tacoma, Washington.

Free photographs with SANTA for People and Pets!  Brought to you by Chip Shots Photography.

Buy any PK DWYER compact disc for just $5 bucks -- includes THE JITTERS too!  See the King Pin Head Music page for more info on this incredible music.  Be sure to find PK and scoop up some Free Custom Buttons and Stickers to stuff your Holiday Sock!

Holiday Cooking Demo: Winter Root Vegetable Chowder presented by Ginger & Dill.  Spirited and Cheering tastings today from Finn River Cider, Wilridge Winery and Chamber Bay Distillery.

Singer Songwriter Kristen Marlo performs Noon - 2:00 pm.  Happy Holidays!

WISHING YOU ALL THE MERRIEST! 

The Holiday Special offer has expired.

Hi Ho Fans and Friends!  Team Dwyer and King Pin Head Music wish you all a Very Merry Holiday Season and Mucho Joy and Prosperity in the upcoming New Year.

Here are our 2018 Holiday Specials.  We hope you Enjoy!  

Purchase any PK DWYER Compact Disc for just $5 bucks at these Special December Events:

Friday, December 14 @ 7:30 pm Folk & Blues Busker Extraordinaire PK Dwyer performs in concert at The Black Dog Arts Cafe in Snoqualmie, Washington.  8062 Railroad Avenue SE  A rare indoor show!

Saturday, December 15 @ 9:30 am PK Dwyer presents an outdoor performance at the Proctor Farmers Market in Tacoma, Washington.  N 27th Street & Proctor  Santa will also be at the Proctor Farmers Market on December 15 for photos with People and Pets!

Both events will feature PK performing his signature high energy Busking Tunes with quick fingered picking and slide work on guitar and fireball harmonica riffs along with a selection of beautiful and dynamic songs on autoharp.  Scoop up some of our Free Custom Buttons and Stickers too.  They do make wonderful Stocking Stuffers.

THE GIFT OF MUSIC: Free Vintage Tunes from the PK Dwyer song catalogue

Take a Free Download of any Dwyer & Beck Single or The Pioneer Squares 5 song EP
Gift yourself and a Friend!

Free downloads include: The Holiday Special Offer has expired

Dandy Annie  Drawbridge  The Apology  That You So Richly Deserve  Rice Bowl Cafe  

Carmella  & If It's Alright  The Breakout and The Pioneer Squares EP

All this Goodness is brought to you by Team Dwyer and King Pin Head Music -- Carol, PK and Lazy

Free Music Downloads available through January 1, 2019

PK DWYER PERFORMS IN CONCERT ON DECEMBER 14 

Get Jolly and Make Merry with Folk & Blues Busker Extraordinaire PK Dwyer at The Black Dog Arts Cafe on Friday, December 14.

PK Dwyer will present a special 2 hour concert of original works from his song catalogue featuring his signature high energy finger picking and slide work on guitar and fireball harmonica riffs along with a selection of beautiful and dynamic songs on autoharp.  

Come on by to warm your spirit and cheer your soul with PK's upbeat tunes and make your tummy feel happy and yummy with a handcrafted meal or dessert from The Black Dog Menu.  The music starts at 7:30 pm  and The Black Dog Arts Cafe is located at 8062 Railroad Avenue SE in beautiful Snoqualmie, Washington.  Be There!

You can support the Art & Music of PK Dwyer by Tipping the Jar ♡ Hearty Folks!

Are you someone on the lookout for Unique Gifts to stuff your loved ones Holiday Sock? . . .  The Black Dog Arts Cafe features a small wonderful selection of handcrafted items made by local artisans, books by local authors, nifty Black Dog diner style coffee mugs, and handprinted Black Dog T-shirts.

PK Dwyer compact discs will be just $5 at the show.  Free Stickers and Buttons too!
[check the King Pin Head Music page for available titles]

Support Local ♡ Love Local  ♡  Give Local

Cheers to Cris Coffing and The Black Dog Arts Cafe for steadfastly supporting original art in all its mediums and forms.  Please support them in return.  Hooray!

 

 

PREP AND GET SET FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH PK DWYER 

Hi Ho Fans and Friends!  Folk & Blues Busker Extraordinaire PK Dwyer performs at 2 Very Special Events this weekend:  November 17 and November 18

On Saturday, November 17,  PK Dwyer will present a 2 hour outdoor concert at the first annual Magnolia Harvest Market.  PK's performance will feature all original material from his song catalogue featuring his signature quick fingered picking and slide work on guitar and fireball harmonica riffs along with a selection of beautiful and dynamic songs on autoharp.  A Special Day to stock up for ♡ Local Holiday Feasting and Celebrating!

The Magnolia Harvest Market is located at 33rd Avenue W and West McGraw Street in the Magnolia Neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.  The Magnolia Harvest Market runs 10 am - 2pm and PK Dwyer performs 11 am - 1 pm.  Go!

Be a Friend to Magnolia Farmers Market on facebook

Sunday, November 18, PK Dwyer joins the festivities at The Lake Forest Park Thanksgiving Farmers Market and Holiday Craft Fair.  A one stop shopping extravaganza for all your Holiday Goodies!  Featuring Fresh Produce  Meats & Fish  Delicious Market Favorites  Jewelry  Housewares  Woodwork  Artisan Clothing & Bags  Games and even more . . .  

PK Dwyer Busks his Original and Cheerful Folk Roots and Blues from 10:15 am 12:30 pm.  

All this Goodness takes place at the Third Place Commons Lake Forest Park Town Center: 17171 Bothell Way NE.  Get festive and Go!

thirdplacecommons.org

Show Ol' Busker PK some Love and Holiday Cheer and Tip the Jar ♡ Hearty Folks!

HARVEST UP SOME TASTY TUNES WITH PK DWYER & THE PROCTOR FARMERS MARKET 

Hi Ho Friends & Neighbors!  Are you up early today?  Grab your Shopping Bags and head out to the Proctor Farmers Market in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, November 3 for Local Fall Harvest Favorites and Original Folk Roots & Blues with PK Dwyer.

Folk & Blues Busker Extraordinaire PK Dwyer will give a 2 hour outdoor performance of original material from his song catalogue featuring his signature high energy picking and slide work on guitar and fireball harmonica riffs along with a selection of beautiful and dynamic songs on autoharp.  PK's performance time is 9:00 - 11:00 am and the Proctor Farmers Market is located at North 27th & Proctor Street [Tacoma]

Wonderful Tastings offered at the Proctor Market today from Chambers Bay Distillery,

Cockrell Hard Cider, and Long Road Winery.  Whee!

* The intriguing and melodic Rachel Morgan Perry also performs on Saturday, November 3 from Noon - 2:00 pm

* PK Dwyer is back at the Proctor Farmers Market for another performance on December 15 at 9:00 am.  Mark you Calendaring Be There!

Be a BFF to the Proctor Market on facebook  

PK DWYER PERFORMS AT GRAND FINALE YELM FARMERS MARKET 

Folk & Blues Busker Extraordinaire PK Dwyer performs at the last Yelm Farmers Market of the 2018 season on Saturday, October 27.  Mighty PK will present a three hour performance of original folk roots and blues from his song catalogue featuring his signature quick fingered picking and slide work on guitar and fireball harmonica riffs along with a selection of beautiful and dynamic songs on autoharp.

The Yelm Farmers Market opens at 10:00 am and PK Dwyer's performance begins at Noon.  The location is Yelm City park Community Center: 301 2nd Street SE [Washington]  Be There!

We Like these Vendors!  Bee Forever and The Root Cellar

Special Offer:  Pick up any PK Dwyer Compact Disc for just $5 bucks!  See the King Pin Head Music page for available titles.  And don't forget to grab some Free Buttons and Stickers!

A ♡ Hearty Thank You to Manager Jon, all the Market Vendors, the Good Folks of Yelm and the Nisqually Tribe for welcoming PK Dwyer and his music this season.

Be a Friend to the Yelm Farmers Market on facebook

FALL INTO FOLK ROOTS & BLUES WITH PK DWYER AT THE POULSBO FARMERS MARKET 

PK Dwyer gives a special three hour performance at the Poulsbo Farmers Market on Saturday, October 13 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.  PK's outdoor concert performance will feature all original works from his song catalogue featuring his signature quick fingered picking and slide work on guitar and fireball harmonica riffs along with a selection of beautiful and dynamic songs on autoharp. 

The Poulsbo Farmers Market opens at 9:00 am and takes place in the Gateway Fellowship parking lot located at 18901 8th Avenue NE in beautiful Poulsbo, Washington 

Indulge in some Autumn Specialties like a Full Stalk of Brussel Sprouts, Pumpkin Spiced Scones and Finn River Cider.  Keep it Kitsap Fresh! 

Be a Friend and connect with the P Bo Farmers Market on facebook and Instagram

SIP & SAVE AT ISSAQUAH SALMON DAYS 

Folk & Blues Busker Extraordinaire PK Dwyer performs at Issaquah Salmon Days Sip & Save Event on Sunday, October 7th at 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.  Mighty PK will present a 2 hour performance of original works featuring his signature quick fingered picking and slide work on guitar and fireball harmonica riffs along with a selection of beautiful and dynamic songs on autoharp.  Show up and Sip to Save the Salmon of the Pacific Northwest!

Details:  Sip to Save our Salmon 

For the first time in Salmon Days Festival history, the Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce is featuring a ‘Fin’tastic wine and beer tasting at Salmon Days! The party is located up stream in front of La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery at 628 Front St. N. Sipping hours: 11am – 6pm, October 6th & 7th  (21 years and older) 

​ Sip to music from local musicians and celebrate Darigold’s 100th year anniversary with a Darigold sponsored cheese tasting 

​Stock up on wine for the holidays at the Salmon Days Wine Store located next to the tasting area.  Our wine concierge will store your wine for you as you enjoy the festival; simply drive through and pick it up on your way out. 

​Tickets are only $25 including 10 tasting tokens.  Event Location is La-Z-Boys Furniture Parking Lot: 628 Front Street N in beautiful Issaquah, Washington

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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL STREET PERFORMER 

Hi Ho!  We are very pleased to announce Folk & Blues Busker Extraordinaire PK Dwyer will be a featured performer at the following Special Busking Events:

Buskers In The Burg Festival: Busker Preview Night
Friday, September, 28 @ Iron Horse Brewery Pub from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
The Iron Horse Brewery Pub is centrally located at 412 Main Street in downtown Ellensburg, Washington.  Mighty PK will be presenting his original tunes featuring his signature quick fingered picking and slide work on guitar along with fireball harmonica riffs and even a few tunes on autoharp.  Be There!

Buskers In The Burg Main Festival on Saturday, September 29
PK will be passing out BUSKERS ARE BEAUTIFUL and BUSKERS RULE Stickers along the Arts Parade Route starting at 10:00 am.  The Arts Parade highlights include Fabulous Giant Puppets, Buskers [of course!] and the Rodeo City Roller Girls.

PK Dwyer's Buskers In The Burg Festival performance is @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in front of Ellensburg Floral.  Ellensburg Floral is located at 120 East 4th Avenue in Ellensburg, Washington  You can show your support for Ol' PK by Voting him BEST BUSKER!  Get details here:  Vote for your favorite performer at Buskers In The Burg

Be a Friend to Buskers In the Burg on facebook

Sunday, September 30: Buskers Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
A Special Day to Celebrate Buskers and Busking!
17171 Bothell Way NE - Lake Forest Park, Washington.  Make friends with Buskers, Third place Commons and the Lake Forest Park Farmers market Market on facebook  PK Dwyer joins the fray and performs 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

You can pick up Free BUSKERS RULE Stickers and Buttons from PK Dwyer at any of these Special Busking Events [limited quantities available]

Be sure to fill up your pockets with coins & dollars . . .  Show the Buskers some Love and Tip ♡ Hearty Folks!

HARVEST SOME FOLK ROOTS & BLUES WITH PK DWYER AT THE SEDRO-WOOLLEY FARMERS MARKET 

A hint of Fall is already in the air.  Gear up for Autumn with Folk & Blues Busker Extraordinaire PK Dwyer and the Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market on Wednesday, September 12.

PK Dwyer will give a special outdoor performance of original Folk Roots & Blues from his song catalogue featuring his signature quick fingered picking and slide work on guitar and fireball harmonica riffs along with a selection of beautiful and dynamic songs on autoharp.  PK performs from 3:00 - 6:00 and the Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market runs until 7:00 pm.  The location to Harvest all this Goodness is Hammer Heritage Square at Ferry & Meltcalf Street in beautiful Sedro Woolley, Washington.

It all happens Rain or Shine.  Be There!

Don't forget to pick up some Free Custom Buttons and Stickers from Ol' Busker PK.  They make a perfect back-to-school accessory for your backpack or locker.

Be a friend to the Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market on facebook

Support the Art and Music of PK Dwyer by Tipping the Jar ♡ Hearty Folks!

 

 

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