Steve Whinihan

Steve Whinihan kicked off his music talents by studying piano, but he switched to guitar so he could play his favorite folk music — the likes of the Kingston Trio; Peter, Paul and Mary; and The Clancy Brothers. He joined the church choir to play guitar and launched into singing. After moving from his native Oregon to Seattle, Steve quickly discovered the Northwest Folklife Festival and the maritime chantey sing and concerts at Northwest Seaport.