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An Independent Weekly Newspaper Serving the Backcountry Communities of Julian, Cuyamaca, Santa Ysabel, Shelter Valley, Mt. Laguna, Ranchita, Sunshine Summit, Warner Springs and Wynola.
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PO Box 639 Julian, CA 92036
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It’s Spring And Time For “The Dance”
By Bill Fink
The rite of Spring in Julian is about to be sprung on June 9th as the 12th annual Julian Dance and Backcountry BBQ is less than two weeks away. Every year the Sons of the American Legion make some changes but some of the things they do are so good that trying to replicate the previous years is tough but they seem to pull it off. One of the great draws of the event is the music and this year’s bands are among the best there has ever been. The genre is no doubt country and country music is the best there is when it comes to dancing. Leading off at 2 p.m. are Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash appearing as their hit recording and touring group The Highwaymen. Well...not exactly. Even though Johnny and Waylon are no longer with us, Tony Suraci the Highwayman “is” and he’s bringing his nine piece band to the stage at Menghini Winery.
Tony has been part of the music scene for a long time taking up the guitar at twelve. He’s accomplished on other instruments as well including the piano, harmonica and drums. What really sets him apart though is his voice and his ability to replicate other musicians. The first time I heard him doing Willie, I thought I was listening to Willie. He does the rest of the guys in the Highwaymen just as well and you’ll hear a great variety of the original band’s music and their individual hits as well. Make no mistake, Tony is a showman and developed his acting chops as a youngster doing school plays and working his way up the professional ranks. You may have seen him in Melrose Place and his musical work has been featured in a number of movies. His acting ability probably has a lot to do with his ability to “emulate the characteristics of the voices of the songs I sing.” He’s also cowritten songs with Billy Gibbons, frontman of ZZ Top. His first regular music gig was at Texas Lil’s in “Old Town” Temecula when he was just twenty one and he hasn’t looked back since. He’s opened for Willie himself but since the start of the Highwayman he plays all the big venues. On June 9th he brings the big band to Julian and he’ll play for us. After Tony we’ll have the opening ceremonies for the event at 5 p.m. and we’ll hear a version of the Star Spangled banner by Jimi Hendrix that many considered sacrilege at the time but has since become a classic that will be performed by Chance Perez. Right after that will be the now World Famous Air Guitar Contest for all age groups including the Immature Adult Division. Word has it that two time Immature Adult winner Ian Kerch will be back for a three-peat. Can he be unseated? He says no, what say you? At 6 p.m. the Big Fat Steve Band takes the stage. If I didn’t tell you that Big Fat Steve has been one of my favorite bands for over twenty years I’d be lying. Their forte is varied but reflects Steve Orsinelli’s love of Western Swing, Classic Country, Swing, Rockabilly and Jump blues.
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Memorial Weekend Traditions
Master pancake flipper Chuck Marin at the griddle and Dave Southcot keeping the sausages coming.
Julian princesses getting served up ... . and the masses eat.
The band features, Upright Bass, Drums, Steel Guitar, Fiddle, Sax, Piano and lead Guitar. Steve was CCMA’s vocalist and entertainer of the year for two years straight and enjoys playing music for folks who enjoy dancing to live music. In addition to headlining at Knott’s Berry Farm, and Disneyland, they’ve been “everywhere man” playing in clubs all over the country. Over the years the band has appeared with many great artists including Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Roy Clark, Chris Lado, Travis Tritt, Mel Tillis, Asleep at the Wheel, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash to name a few. Instead of just going to see great performers from your assigned seat or dancing in a gym to a dj, this event is a throwback to a time when you could see great performers and dance to their music. With the smell of BBQ smoke wafting through the air, a cold beer on a hot day, the kids entertaining themselves with those old timey events like tug of war, sack races, apple dunking and pie eating contests, bonfires and twinkly lights at night, even Great Grandma and Grandpa could harken back to those old events at the Grange Hall. Of course this event has professional sound and lighting not to mention the lasers that create a fabulous fun atmosphere. Tickets are still available for $15.00 for locals at town hall, the Legion or online at www.juliandance.org by entering the code continued on page 11
May 30, 2018 ISSN 1937-8416
Music on the Mountain
Folk Harp Performance By Christina Tourin Tuesday, June 5 - 6pm In The Julian Library
Please join us for an evening of “heavenly” music by internationally acclaimed harpist Christina Tourin as part of the Music on the Mountain series on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at 6 pm at the Julian Library. Christina is a Julian neighbor, living in Mt. Laguna, the Harp Haven of the World. One of the world’s oldest instruments, the harp was first depicted in ancient Egypt around 3,500 BCE. Today, there are harps found across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Nowhere is there a larger variety than in Africa with some 150 traditions. Widely loved, the harp is the national instrument of Ireland, Wales, Israel, Paraguay, and Venezuela, and the symbol for everything from the popular Irish Guinness beer to the Iraqi soccer club, Al-Shorta. Christina will perform music from around the world on the folk harp in addition to her own compositions. A second-generation harpist, Christina began playing the harp at the age of four. She received degrees from the University of Vermont, the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, and McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Her performances have taken her around the world, including the Vermont Symphony, the New Haven Symphony, and off-Broadway theater productions. In 1982, she founded the Scottish Harp Society of America. Christina is the director and founder of the International Harp Therapy Program, author of several books including Harp Therapy – a Cradle of Sound, and founder of the Rainbow of Sound, Color My World, Harp circles. Her artistry can be heard on 14 CD recordings with are available from EmeraldHarp. com and Amazon.com. It was in 1975 that she first became interested in the small Celtic harp after traveling to Scotland and meeting harpmaker Ian Firth. Upon her return she was led to Robbie Robinson in Mt. Laguna, CA who is known to be the father of the Folk Harp Revival in the United States. Christina became the east coast coordinator of the Folk Harp Society and continues to be active in the Society which is now called the International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen. While in Vermont, Christina served as the resident harpist at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT for over 17 years. The Broadway musical and movie, The Sound of Music, is based on the true life story of the von Trapp Family. Their lodge is open to the public and is a truly spectacular place to visit. Meeting early music instrument maker, Peter Tourin, Christina soon became proficient and knowledgeable in the art of harp building and crafted 75 Celtic and Renaissance harps. During the years that they spent together, she delved into Historical Harps; studying Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Style as well as Celtic Music. Their sons, Mischa and Jaime showed an interest in music at young ages. Their families continue the tradition of performing on the harp and other stringed instruments. A FREE introduction to playing the Folk Harp is being offered at another special event. Christina Tourin will return to the Julian library on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 10 am with harps for people of all ages. In order to participate, please sign up at Music on the Mountain on June 5 or at the Julian library no later than Saturday, June 9. We look forward to welcoming Christina to Julian and having an evening enjoying beautiful music and entertainment. We hope you join us at the Julian Branch Library, located at 1850 Highway 78, Julian. For more information about programs, please contact the branch at 760-765-0370.
Bats Go Quiet And Fielding Flaws Spell Elimination For Girls
Memorial Day at the Cemetery a solum reminder of those that have gone before, including town founder Drury Bailey.
The Eagle girls softball team lost their opportunity to advance in the San Diego Section CIF tournament last Thursday with a five to one loss to Bayfront Charter of Chula Vista on the home diamond. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 runs hits errors Bayfront 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 5 7 0 Julian 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 5 The problem for the Julian girls was too many strike outs - 11 on the day. When runners where in position, no one could deliver the blow to bring them home. Defense also let them down committing five errors on the day. The sixth inning proved the downfall as three runs in the top by Bayfront turned a tight game into a more relaxed game for the opposition. Although the Eagles rallied in the bottom half and scored their lone run, the softball gods did not smile on Julian this day. A great season for the girls; finishing second in league behind undefeated Calipatria with an 8-2 record, seeded third in the tournament, it just did not break their way. With only three seniors, next years team has some experience to build on three Juniors, three Sophomores and three Freshman making up the core of the team.
Father-Daughter Day in Julian — June 23rd Get details at www.visitjulian.com