Thomas DotyThomas Doty was born in southern Oregon, where he still lives. He is descended from the Shasta and Takelma people who lived along the Klamath River in the village of Coyote's Paw, as well as from Irish and English settlers. He spent his youth xploring the backcountry with his dog Tippy, hiking, and camping with family and friends. Night after night, in the light of a campfire, he listened to stories about relatives who have called southern Oregon home for generations. Doty learned the art of storytelling from native elders. He currently travels the countryside performing Doty & Coyote: Stories from the Native West. A lover of journeys, he saunters through the places stories come from. He listens to folks tell their stories. He composes stories. Thomas Doty participates in a living oral tradition. Read More Read Less