Minnesota Bluegrass August 2015 by Minnesota Bluegrass

August 2015

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August 2015 Vol. 41 No. 7 Newsstand: $3 Subscription: $35

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MBOTMA Board of Directors President: Peter Albrecht, henrypeteralbrecht@gmail.com Vice President: Jana Metge, 952-996-6490, singdancesavetheworld@gmail.com Treasurer: Sandi Pidel Secretary: Mary DuShane Board Members: Term expires 2015: Marilyn Bergum, Gary Germond, Greg Landkamer, Quillan Roe Term expires 2016: Alan Jesperson, Philip Nusbaum, David Smith Youth Representative: Sarah Cagley For meeting minutes and other Board business, go to: minnesotabluegrass.org/as_Board

MBOTMA Staff Executive Director: Jed Malischke, 715-635-2479 Administrative Assistant: Bea Flaming, 612-285-9133

Minnesota Bluegrass Editor: JoAnne Makela, editor@minnesotabluegrass.org Contributors: Tony Anthonisen, Marilyn Bergum, John Chabot, Bob Dodd, Craig Evans, John Curtis Goad, Ann Iijima, Jed Malischke, Phil Nusbaum Coming Up: Loretta Simonet, Pam Bowers, John Brandberg Y’All Come: Bill Lindroos Wordmark: Katryn Conlin Photography: Steve Chollar, Heidi Herzog, Michelle Perrin Cover image: Jed Malischke and the festival committee; created by St. Croix Screenprint Submit content or request advertising guidelines at: editor@minnesotabluegrass.org. Minnesota Bluegrass is published monthly by The Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association™, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, P.O. Box 16408, Mpls, MN 55416. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher. The publisher is not responsible for the loss or return of unsolicited photos, recordings, or manuscripts. ©2015 Minnesota Bluegrass. All rights reserved. ISBN 0891-0537.

Thank you, MBOTMA members Membership as of May 1, 2015: 1,015

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David Johnson Howie & Maggie Jorgenson Linda Kjerland Russell Lane Maxine Larson Richard Luckeroth Rolf & Lisa Lund Rodger McBride & Mabel Houle Douglas & Georgene Nesheim Katy Olson & Ron Roller Harold Pederson David & Betty Pfeiffer David Rogers Tom & Cathy Schaefer Thomas & Barbara Schommer Tom & Margaret Schuveiller Penelope Scialla David Tousley & Margaret Brandes Donna Velasco Steve Vincent & Jill Weese Rebecca Wagner & Dan Forsythe Tim Wankel Jane & Dobson West Jim Whitney John Wilcox

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2015 MBOTMA Festival, Year of Dance: Be there. Be square. Welcome to the Year of Dance at the 36th annual Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival! This event is produced by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA), and has been nominated four times as Event of the Year (2005, 2007, 2010, & 2013) by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) in Nashville. We are over-the-top thrilled to host a reunion of the very first IBMA Entertainers of the Year, Hot Rize, along with the most recent IBMA Entertainers of the Year, Balsam Range. We have a terrific Main Stage lineup planned. But this year we’re also excited about the dance activity we have planned at all of our venues. There will be square and barn dances, swing and honky-tonk dances, Cajun and clogging, workshops and demos. We hope you’ll enjoy the more than 30 hours of Main Stage concerts, daytime instrument collaborations, and nightly dances in the Showcase Tent, fun and games in the Family Area, 20 hands-on workshops in the Workshop Area, new excitement at the Underground, dozens of food and merchant booths in the Marketplace, late night shows at Ranch House Live, the Gathering Place, and all the campground jam sessions. In this issue, find out what’s happening off the Main Stage, starting on page 5. A full schedule starts on page 17; you can pull out the center section and bring it with you to the festival. These activities are made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. We also owe our thanks to our sponsors, our members, and our more than 400 volunteers(!). Thank you all for keeping us going. Be there. Be square. —Jed Malischke, MBOTMA Executive Director

Become a Member The Minnesota Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association is open to everyone. Our members include people who love to listen to music and people who love to make music. As a member, you’ll be invited to participate in bluegrass and old-time music events and celebrations. You’ll receive discounted prices on admission to events and merchandise, and you’ll receive 12 issues of Minnesota Bluegrass magazine. Becoming a member of MBOTMA is easy and affordable. Your membership will not only nurture your own interests, but help to ensure that the bluegrass and old-time music tradition is sustained and grows in Minnesota.

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Four Time IBMA Event Of The Year Nominee!

August 6th-9th, 2015 - El Rancho Mañana

Richmond MN, 30 Minutes W of St Cloud (I-94 Exit #153 at Avon, 9 mi S on County 9)

A HOT RIZE REUNION featuring RED KNUCKLES & THE TRAILBLAZERS and IBMA’s Entertainers Of The Year and Vocal Group Of The Year BALSAM RANGE plus Red Molly, Eddie & Martha Adcock with Tom Gray, The Jumpsteady Boys, Bucking Mules, The Bootlickers, Wild Goose Chase Cloggers, New Riverside Ramblers, Fish Heads, Bernie King & The Guilty Pleasures, High 48s, The Good Intentions, Borderstone, Ivory Bridge, Porcupine Creek Beautiful Main Stage  Shaded Seating Area  35 Hours of Concerts  Nightly Dances  Instrument Showcases Children’s Activities  Over 20 Workshops  Plenty of Campground Jam Sessions  30 Merchant & Food Booths Campground with Showers & Beach  Shuttle Transportation  A Welcome & Safe Environment  Kids Are Free!

Come for the Day – Camp for the Weekend – Call for Brochure Thu-Sun Camping Package (per person) Admission Thu thru Sun plus unimproved camping Thu, Fri, & Sat nights, $95 Gate, $85 Adv, $75 Member Adv

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Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival 2015

Volume 3: Off the Main Stage By Ann Iijima

As MBOTMA celebrates its 40th Anniversary, the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival will celebrate MBOTMA’s music from its roots to its newest branches. In the last two issues, Minnesota Bluegrass focused on the bluegrass and old-time bands that will be appearing on the Main Stage and in the dance tent. But folks who limit their festival experience to these areas are missing half the fun (and 1,208 acres can support a lot of fun!). To help make sure you don’t miss out, this month we spotlight the wide variety of shows and programs available off the Main Stage areas: workshops, showcases, programs for the kids, Ranch House Live, and the pre-festival jam camps. The Underground plays host to the Dead Pigeons and other performers you won’t see anywhere else.

Showcase/Dance Tent (Sponsored by The State Bank of Richmond)

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Bluegrass Karaoke is back! It was so much fun last year we wanted to do it again. Bluegrass Karaoke is back on Friday starting at 12:30 p.m. in the Showcase Tent. With the Good Intentions as your back-up band, this will be your chance to get up and sing with some of the best. Festival attendees will get a chance to pick a song and join the band onstage to show off their talents. This event is open to all ages that can carry a tune, play an instrument, or both.

Participants will be encouraged to choose a song to sing within the realm of bluegrass or related standards. Instrumental pieces are also welcome. 5-minute time slots are designed for individual performers. Sign-up will start Friday at 9 a.m. in the Gathering Place, and will move to the Showcase Tent starting at noon, if any slots are still available. We hope you’ll join us for this great addition to our festival.

The Underground (Sponsored by Harvest Carriers) The Underground is the new name of the Young Talent Stage, the newest venue at the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival. The old name implied the place was for kids. It is, but it isn’t. We hope that all ages will find the Underground a cool place to hang, meet 5

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“Showcases” are special shows or demonstrations with a common theme. With its stage, large dance floor, and room for several hundred people, the Showcase Tent will present a wide variety of these exciting events. For example, several performers of the same instrument but from different bands may be brought together to share tips and techniques for playing and performing. Musicians talk about their instruments, influences, techniques, and style, and demonstrate their craft in an informal manner. And festivalgoers get a chance to ask questions and talk with the performers. Because 2015 has a dance theme, the Showcase Tent will be the dance epicenter with demonstrations and workshops. And it will transform into a dance hall. We have some great old-time, square, Cajun, and polka dances planned.

On Friday and Saturday mornings, the Showcase Tent becomes a yoga studio with the return of Lucy Weberling and Inner Smiles Yoga. On Sunday, it becomes a church with a non-denominational service and plenty of gospel singing. Check out the Showcase/Dance Tent schedule on the special pullout section in the middle of this month’s magazine. We’re still adding programs for the Showcase Tent, so check our website for updates at minnesotabluegrass.org.

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Neil’s solid bass backing, all wrapped and complimented with a sprinkle of Nori’s Celtic fiddle subtleties. The combination of music and vocal gymnastics creates an experience in sound that is sure to tickle your musical palate while Tin Can Gin plays the Underground Friday and Saturday. you tap your Photo: Kelsey Linnea Photography toes in unbridled pleasure. This hurrifriends, and see great music that may be cane stew of music, vocals and melody just a bit out-of-the-box. explodes in a style as bitter and sweet as The music and activities schedule has the best IPAs out there today. been expanded and will include stage On Friday at 10:30 p.m. and Saturday shows both Friday and Saturday from at 8:30 p.m. it’s the Dead Pigeons. 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and also several The Dead Pigeons are a roots-based showcases on Saturday afternoon from Americana band that formed over 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Many of our Main Stage the course of a five-year residency at acts will be visiting the Underground, Palmer’s Bar, the notorious West Bank including the Fish Heads, Borderstone, institution. This amazing cast of local and the Bucking Mules. In addition we’ll players emerged and found each other be hosting several additional acts like the through their love of making music. Dumpy Jug Bumpers, the Wailing Loons, Drew Peterson (formerly of 40 Watt and Barton’s Hollow. We also have two Bulb) leads the group with his wellvery special guests that you won’t be able known songwriting and gritty vocals. to see anywhere else at the festival, Tin Gretta Hunstiger has been with Drew Can Gin and the Dead Pigeons. from the very beginning, perfecting her On Friday at 7:30 p.m. as well as sound with beautiful and haunting fiddle Saturday at 9:30 p.m. it’s Tin Can Gin, layering, along with fresh backup vocals. from Minnesota’s Northshore. Tin Can The rest of the supporting cast includes Gin was born and brewed upon the Eric Larson (Sans Souci) on mandolin, shores of Lake Superior near Duluth Daryn Christenson on percussion, and by childhood pals Harrison Olk and Adam Lutz (Sans Souci) on bass. The Trevor Marrin. Along with mandolinist result is a group of dedicated musicians Bryan Nelson, the trio created the tradewho put on an intimate live show that mark TCG tunes that are fan favorites can be part barn dance/part bar brawl, to this very day. In the autumn of 2011 with a mix of heartfelt, handcrafted balthe group was summoned to the stage lads, foot stomping bluegrass tunes, and at their first gig as “Tin Can Gin”. As the occasional obscure cover. time passed the band added fiddle virtuoso Nori Perrine and Neil Krause on Hands-On Workshops stand-up bass to round out the Tin Can A popular feature of the Minnesota Gin sound. That unique sound draws Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival from each member’s musical upbringing. is our series of “hands-on” workshops Harrison’s traditional bluegrass banjo, (H.O.W.s). These workshops give folks Trevor’s creative song writing and guitar at all experience levels a chance to work, Bryan’s fast folk pickin’ mandolin, bring their instruments and learn new 6

skills and tunes from expert musicians. Workshops are held on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on an hourly basis. There are beginner and advanced level workshops—for both bluegrass and old-time string-band style —on guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and bass. Each workshop is limited to seven pre-registered participants. Participants must sign up ahead of time at the workshop tent. Sign-up sheets will be posted at the workshop tent at 9:45 a.m. each day. Advanced level workshops (tent A) are intended for players with several years experience, and beginning level workshops (tent B) are intended for those just starting out. If you are not lucky enough to snag a place or you don’t have an instrument, you are welcome to “audit” the workshop by standing and observing from the back. Check the website for updates, including specific times and instructors at minnesotabluegrass.org .

The Family Area (Sponsored by Gruber Pallets) The Family Area has become a festival tradition and a home to stage shows, games, contests, and craft projects for folks of all ages. Activities start at 10 a.m. with kidfriendly crafts, rhythm instrument play, sing-alongs, and, weather permitting, a Maypole dance. A highlight of the Family Area is “Pick Up & Play An Instrument” at 10:30 a.m. both Friday and Saturday mornings. This is a hands-on workshop style event and anyone can join in. Our friends from Sloughgrass will help you, and even loan you an instrument to learn a tune on. At 11:30 a.m. you’ll play your tune in the Big Jam with everyone else. The family-friendly stage shows start around noon each day. On Friday we have The Hula Peppers, One Ukulele, August 2015

and a Family Dance with Tim Jenkins. On Saturday it’s The Long Shots, Barton’s Hollow, and Porcupine Creek. Both days will feature a Young People’s Jam led by Tim Jenkins on Friday and Bill Cagley on Saturday. The Wild Goose Chase Cloggers and The Wailing Loons will finish things up on Sunday. The Family Area Talent Show will be on both Friday and Saturday at 1:30 p.m. One act will be selected each day to do a “tweener” spot on the Main Stage later in the day. And we intend to create various categories for all runners up that highlight their particular talents and foster a positive experience for all participants. Watch for additional activities to be posted on the board just outside the Family Area. There will be ongoing activities like crafts, painting, and other projects from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and our joyful clean up at 2 p.m. on Sunday. There will be some kind of treat for everyone to look forward to when we’re all done, and one last good song or dance before we all split up for another year. Come join our family.

listening to you, you won’t be put on the spot, and the group will sound great!) Bill will host a beginner’s jam, Friday at 11 a.m. and an intermediate level jam at 3 p.m. On Saturday he will lead a young people’s jam in the Family Area at noon and then another beginner’s jam at 3 p.m. The Bartig Brothers will host ukulele workshops and a jam session on Saturday. The beginner’s workshop is at 11 a.m. The Bartigs will supply instruments for anyone that wants to try one out, and they’ll walk you through a stepby-step process until you can play. The intermediate workshop begins at 1 p.m. Then it will all come together during a ukulele jam session at 5 p.m. in the Marketplace.

The Gathering Place

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The Marketplace (Sponsored by Deering Banjos) Inside the main concert area you will find our marketplace area and merchants alley. We’ll have about a dozen food vendors grouped around our marketplace stage, and almost 20 merchants selling wares along merchant alley (in the back of the concert area). And while you’re eating great food under the shade of the marketplace tent, you can enjoy a little entertainment before and during the breaks in the Main Stage music on our Marketplace Stage. We’ll be holding our Marketplace Family Fair on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. This is our new opening event of the festival and will include music, games, prizes, and, of course, food. Many food vendors will already be open for business, and you’ll be right there when the Main Stage show starts at 6:30 p.m. Northern Lights Bluegrass and Sloughgrass will be providing entertainment, so bring the family and

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The Gathering Place is a great place to meet, mingle, and jam with your friends, old and new. Conveniently located near the Main Stage and food vendors, you’ll find coffee, tea, ice water, and shaded seating. It is a place for folks to gather and get to know one another. All are welcome to stop in, so please come join us. Newcomers to the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival are especially welcome! Pickers, bring your instruments. Throughout the weekend, there will be folks jamming at the Gathering Place, both informal pick-up jams and scheduled beginning and intermediate jams led by Bill Cagley. These are a great way for beginners to get a taste of playing with others in a jam setting. Bill will introduce all the songs, call out the chords as you go, and generally lead everyone through a great time. (This is a wonderful opportunity for even the pathologically shy person. Bill is easy to follow, it’s a big group so no one’s

enjoy the first day of the festival in the Marketplace. There will also be entertainment on the marketplace stage Friday and Saturday mornings and in the afternoons during the Main Stage dinner break. There will be some exciting groups you won’t find on the Main Stage, including One Ukulele, the Dumpy Jug Bumpers, Wailing Loons, Tin Can Gin, and the Hula Peppers. And on Sunday morning you’re all invited to join in a bluegrass gospel music jam session. Check the schedule for exact times. The list of food vendors in the marketplace is wide ranging. You can start off with mouthwatering, slow roasted BBQ from Doc E’s BBQ. Get it by the sandwich, plate or pound. Or try a Howie Wowie burger, a feature from our newest vendor The Red Food Shack. They are also serving pork sausage on a bun and Italian gelato. Perhaps you would like a good old-fashioned hamburger, then Sweet Williams would be your stop. They also serve chicken brats, grilled cheese, soup, salad, and wraps, plus pancakes and sausage for breakfast. If pizza is what you desire, then follow your nose to Wild Earth Woodfired Pizza where they will be baking handcrafted artisan pizza in their wood fired brick oven. B Concessions will be popping up some of the world’s finest kettle corn.

Cool off with a fruit drink, fresh squeezed lemonade, orange or strawberry treat from Orange Treets. They also have cheese curds, corn dogs, and foot longs. Members of the ROCORI

Band will be staffing The American Dairy Association malt wagon, get a shake and support the local band. Sip of Class serves espresso, lattes, iced drinks, and anything coffee, plus gyros, breakfast sandwiches and muffins. Our host, El Rancho Mañana also has a stand that sells pop, water, chips, candy and ice cream novelties. In addition to the good food, there are a string of exhibitors and crafts people around the back of the Main Stage concert area. Honnie Ammann has quillows, throws, and hair garlands. Carol & Mike have magnetic jewelry. The Moon Company has clothing, jewelry, and instruments. And you can even get a massage from Abigail or Mary. Look for more last minute additions to our vendor row. We also have many musical vendors. Offbeat Violins, Tone Music, Earthway Farm and Crow River Guitars have musical instruments, accessories and supplies for sale. Of course you’ll want to stop in at our sponsors’ booths: Nechville Banjos and David Vincent Guitars & Mandolins. Look for our new sponsor this year, Juice Plus and The Tower Garden, by The Gathering Place.

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Ranch House Live Ranch House Live is a laid-back open mic series held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 8 p.m. to midnight at El Rancho Mañana’s Ranch House, the campground office. The Ranch House offers food and beer with indoor seating and a new outdoor deck with a fireplace and speakers. Ranch House Live gives you and your friends a chance to perform a few tunes on stage. The emphasis is on friends, fun, and good music, not perfection. The sets will be 30 minutes on the hour and 20 minutes on the half hour, allowing for a five-minute emcee and setup time between sets. This odd time format encourages groups that only have a short set list or have never been on stage to just have fun and show us what they’ve got. Several amateur players have gone on to form groups after finding out how much FUN they had at Ranch House Live! 8

We also use this series to develop additional emcee talent that we can draw upon in the future for our other stages and festivals. This is an important role, as the emcee binds together the entire process, keeping the audience connected and engaged during the band changeovers and keeping the bands within the time slots. We are especially looking for our younger volunteers to get involved as emcees. Mentoring and assistance is provided along with a clipboard of information and jokes. Sign up to perform or emcee by going to the Ranch House Live schedule page on the MBOTMA website at minnesotabluegrass.org. Click on the “Sign Up Now” button on that page to schedule a time.

Pre-festival Instructional Camps Bluegrass Jam Camp with the High 48s: The members of The High 48s, Eric Christopher (fiddle), Marty Marrone (guitar), Mike Hedding (mandolin), Rich Casey (standup bass), and Anthony Ihrig (banjo), will host a three-day bluegrass instructional jam camp. This camp is for beginners and intermediate level players and will include individual instrument instruction plus group playing and harmony singing dynamics. The camp

will culminate with a short stage presentation for all participants on Thursday evening. Tuesday, August 4 (after 6 p.m.) through Thursday, August 6. Old-Time Band Camp with the Bucking Mules: The members of The Bucking Mules will host a two-day old-time band instructional camp on Wednesday, August 5, and Thursday, August 6. Joseph Decosimo (fiddle), Luke Richardson (banjo), Meredith McIntosh (bass), and Karen Celia Heil (guitar) will teach intermediate and advanced level old-time musicianship. Students will learn some basics of old-time music as well as a few new tunes. They’ll receive instruction on their individual instruments, as well as some experience playing with others; all in a relaxed, positive, and inclusive environment. The camp begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday and continues through 6 p.m. Thursday. What a great way to start a festival weekend! For both camps, classes are limited to 12 students per instructor, so reserve your spot early. For more information or to register, call 800-635-3037 or email info@minnesotabluegrass.org.

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Raffle Tent

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The raffle drawing will be held on the main stage on Sunday, August 9, at 3 p.m. You need not be present to win. Thanks so much to David Vincent, Nechville Banjo, Steve Boeh, and Jim Whitney for their generous donations, long-time support, and for increasing the amount of music in the world. Across from the raffle tent is MBOTMA’s t-shirt tent. Head over there to buy great MBOTMA logo-wear and support MBOTMA at the same time.

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Just inside the main entrance to the main stage area, you’ll find the raffle table, offering chances on four terrific prizes: • David Vincent Guitars, the Friday main stage sponsor, has donated a beautiful David Vincent handmade guitar valued at $3,500. It’s a grand concert guitar styled after a 1933 Martin OM45 that David restored in the mid-80s. It has Padauk sides and back, and an Engelmann spruce top. A hardshell case is included, as well as a lifetime warranty. • From Nechville Banjo, the Sunday main stage sponsor, we have a Nechville Moonshine EX DLS openback five-string banjo valued at $3,000. This model has undergone an extreme makeover, emerging with an all-new Excelsior Heli-Mount frame specifically designed to make the Moonshine more comfortable and heavy duty for serious, solid sound. It features an ebony fingerboard, premium figured maple neck, “classic” shaped peghead, diamond blossom inlay, Nechville thumb scoop, Tubaphone tone ring, exotic wood comfort beveled armrest, Nechville inline tailpiece, and Enterprise bridge. It comes with a hardshell case. • Steve Boeh has donated a great Stephens imported F-style mandolin with very nice workmanship and sound, valued at $450. It features a solid maple back, sides and neck, solid spruce top, rosewood fingerboard, ebony bridge, ebony head-stock overlay, sunburst finish, and bound top, back, and fingerboard. It comes with a sturdy hard-foam case. • Long-time MBOTMA member Jim Whitney has given us a beautiful cutaway Kala KA-STGE-C ukulele. It features a solid spruce top, and solid mahogany sides and back. It’s tenor size with a lightweight active shadow Nano-flex EQ. It comes with a canvas-covered hardshell case.

Friday, September 4 & Saturday, September 5, 2015 2:30 to 5:30 PM West End Market Stage, Minnesota State Fair Announcing the NEW Minnesota Bluegrass Duet Championships at the Minnesota State Fair. What’s new? • • •

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Bluegrass VOCAL Duet Championship on Friday Bluegrass INSTRUMENTAL Duet Championship on Saturday Mandolins, banjos, fiddles, guitars — any combination of two stringed bluegrass instruments can particapate on Saturday.... the instrumental competition is not just for flatpickers any more! Also NEW: In either event, competitors can speak into the microphone to introduce themselves and thier performance.

Early registration is $20 until August 15; $25 after August 15 Registration includes 2 gate passes and 2 T-shirts! Prizes, complete rules, online registration form and more information at www.minnesotabluegrass.org or call 800-635-3037.

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2015 Minnesota State Fair MBOTMA Minnesota Duet Contests By Tony Anthonisen

You do not have to be a pro to participate in the MBOTMA Minnesota State Fair Duet Contests. If you like to play and sing with others, this is for you. If you like to play instrumental music, like fiddle tunes, with others, this is for you. These contests are meant to be fun for the participants! The 2015 MBOTMA Minnesota State Fair Duet contests are Roots Style Music contests conducted by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association. They will be fun to see, to hear, and play in. How it works: Contestants perform selections in traditional acoustic Old-Time, Bluegrass, Country, or Western Swing roots-style music. Where? West End Market Stage at the Minnesota State Fair.

When? Friday, September 4, The Vocal Duet Contest:

Two voices and one or two acoustic stringed instruments present vocal musical performances. Scoring will be based on vocal phrasing, singing and playing in tune, timing, instrumental skills, and presentation. Judges will sit on the audience side of the performing stage. Entrants will prepare three vocal duet numbers: Two numbers for the preliminary round, and one number for the championship round should the entrants be selected as finalists.

Saturday, September 5, The Instrumental Duet Contest: Two stringed instruments play together with scoring

based on instrumental creativity and phrasing, playing in tune, timing, instrumental skills, and presentation. Judges will sit in the audience. Entrants will prepare four instrumental duet numbers with no vocals: Two numbers for the preliminary round, and two

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for the championship round should the entrants be selected as finalists. Cost? $20 before or $25 after August 15 per pair per contest. Complete details, prizes, rules and registration at www.minnesotabluegrass.org. The Fine Print: These contests really are all about fun—for the contestants and the audience. If you’re thinking “I’m not good enough.” Or, “I am afraid to get up in front of an audience.” Or, “What if I crash?” Keep in mind that, to the folks watching who don’t play or sing a note, you are a singing and picking star. You’re the only one who notices your “weak moments,” not those around you. So, take a chance and have some real fun working up your numbers for an audience who wishes they were as good as you. Nothing to worry about— Gus and I could be your competition.

5K Beer Run & Free Music Festival

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cover for this festival, but all door donations and a portion of beer sales will benefit the MMC. The MMC is the only statewide nonprofit devoted to serving Minnesota’s musicians by showcasing their talent and providing them with the skills, resources and opportunities to have sustaining careers in music. For more information about the MMC's artist programs and services, please visit www.mnmusiccoalition.org or call 651-347-1662. Saturday, August 1, 12pm Harriet Brewing 3036 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406 612-315-4633 /www.harrietbrewing.com —Ellen Stanley, 651-347-1662, ellen@mnmusiccoalition.org 11

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Join the MN Music Coalition at Harriet Brewing on Saturday, August 1 for a 5K fun-run followed by Nershfest, a free music festival featuring local bands. Kicking off the day at noon will be a MN Brewery Running Series 5K Beer Run that starts and ends at the brewery and runs through the surrounding neighborhoods and parks. Whether you run, walk or jog, all participants will receive a FREE craft brew from Harriet. A portion of the run proceeds will go to the Minnesota Music Coalition (MMC), a non-profit dedicated to connecting and supporting Minnesota's independent musicians. Following the run, there will be live music from 2 to 10 p.m., several food trucks, and, of course, beer. Performers include General B and the Wiz, Lowland Lakers, Sleep Study, Ginstrings, and Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank. There is no

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Becky Buller to perform with the Red Bull Band at State Fair Native Minnesota fiddler and songwriter Becky Buller is coming back to the Midwest for a string of shows at the end of August. She and the band will start their week-long run on Saturday, August 29 at the Lakes Bluegrass Festival on the Cass County fairgrounds in Pine River, Minnesota. They then head over to the Crooked Lane Farm Folk School in Colfax, North Dakota, for a Sunday afternoon concert on August 30 at 3 p.m. Then it’s down to the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul for two fun-filled days of butter carving, fried food, ferris wheels, and shows at 8 p.m. each night on the Schell’s Stage, Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1. Becky will also be making extra special appearances as a guest soloist with the Minnesota National Guard 34th Infantry Red Bulls Band both Monday and Tuesday at 1 and 2:30 pm at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell. There will be special guests and surprises during each of the Becky Buller Band performances so don’t miss a one of them! The concerts Minnesota’s legendary 34th Infantry Division “Red Bull” Band will celebrate the service of America’s veterans throughout the decades and focus specifically on the Civil War era in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the end of that conflict. Becky will perform fiddle tunes of that time, as well as newer fiddle classics with the Red Bull Band.

As a US Army band, the unit is available upon request to perform concerts, clinics, classes, presentations and joint performances free of charge. Due to the high volume of inquiries, requests are granted on a first come-first served basis. It is recommended to submit booking requests as far in advance as possible; all requests will be considered. Please contact the unit for more information, (651) 282-4707. — Submitted by Becky Buller and Chief Warrant Officer 2 David J. Stordalen, Bandmaster, 34th Infantry Division “Red Bull” Band

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“Fiddle music was so prevalent during the Civil War. Her performance with us will make our music so much more authentic to the time,” said percussion section leader Sergeant First Class Ryan Lodgaard. Becky’s album ‘Tween Earth and Sky (October 2014) was the #1 album on the national airplay chart in the March and April 2015 issues of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine (bluegrassmusic.com). Her singles “Nothin’ To You” and “Southern Flavor” both made top 10 of the National Airplay Chart in April 2015 at #4 and #7, respectively. And Becky was a 2014 nominee for IBMA’s songwriter of the year. Becky’s compositions have been recorded by Ricky Skaggs (“Music To My Ears”), Rhonda Vincent (“Fishers of Men”), Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver (“Be Living”), Josh Williams (“You Love Me Today”), and Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out (“My Angeline” and “Rest My Weary Feet”). Officially organized in 1900, the 34th Infantry Division band has proudly served state and nation for over 114 years, seeing service in WWI, WWII and the global war on terrorism. Whether performing for the public, supporting military ceremonies, or entertaining US service members and our allies, the soldier-musicians of the Red Bull Band are honored to serve in one of the US Army’s most respected divisions.

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When I’m Free—Hot Rize

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By John Curtis Goad | Reprinted with persmission from Bluegrass Today, July 1, 2015 One of—if not “the”—most anticipated albums of the past year was the return of Hot Rize after twenty-odd years with When I’m Free. Since its release in late 2014, the group has embarked upon a popular tour and received a significant amount of airplay with several singles. The album, a twelve-track collection from Ten in Hand Records, is a satisfying effort, demonstrating that the passing of two decades has done little to dull the band’s embrace of its signature sound. When I’m Free is a largely original recording, with eight of the twelve songs written or co-written by band members. “Western Skies,” written by bassist Nick Forster and mandolin/fiddle man Tim O’Brien, is an appropriate opening song, recalling the band’s Colorado origins in both its lyrics and its bouncy, toe-tapping Rocky Mountain-grass sound. It’s the story of a man trying his hardest to get home to the place he loves the best, and though the setting is a little different than most bluegrass songs, it’s still a familiar sentiment. “Doggone,” written and sang by Forster, has a fun, bluesy feel, with all of the musicians seemingly fully engaged in what they’re doing. There’s a lot of things going on all at once, but it works. Another number that has excellent instrumentation is Pete Wernick’s instrumental “Sky Rider.” It’s upbeat, with a nice full sound guided by Wernick’s banjo. O’Brien, who sings lead on the majority of the songs here, has a very distinctive voice that has made him one of the most recognizable male vocalists in bluegrass. His expressive vocals are perhaps used best in his original song “Blue is Fallin’.” It’s a well-written bluesy number with a dark feel, told from the perspective of a man struggling with anger and depression (the “blue” of the song’s title). His phrasing is on point in “Come Away,” a song that finds the singer asking a woman to give their love one more try, with a pleading tone that fits the lyrics well. 14

The album closer, “Clary Mae,” probably comes the closest to what might be called the “classic” Hot Rize sound (think “Nellie Kane”). An enjoyable song from the pens of O’Brien and the late Harley Allen, it has an easygoing vibe as it shares the story of a young man asking the one he loves to run away with him despite her parents’ misgivings about the relationship. After listening to it a few times, I realized I’d heard it somewhere else previously—David Parmley cut it in 1998 (under the title “Claire May”), with a more country feel. British guitarist Mark Knopfler’s “I Never Met a One Like You,” a sweet love song, has a pleasant, light sound, similar to something O’Brien might have recorded on one of his solo projects. It is one of two covers on the album, with the other being Los Lobos’ “Burn it Down,” which has a harsher sound than much of the rest of the album and lead vocals from Forster. There are also two new arrangements of traditional songs–the loping, lonesome “A Cowboy’s Life,” and the excellent, Celtic-flavored instrumental “Glory in the Meeting House.” The latter features some instrument swapping, as well, with Forster picking up the mandolin and guitarist Bryan Sutton (whose work throughout the album is, as always, tasteful and solid) playing clawhammer banjo. Though Hot Rize never truly left the bluegrass scene, with a number of minitours and reunion concerts over the years, When I’m Free is their first all-new recording since 1990’s Take it Home. I’m sure that after hearing this record, fans both old and new are hoping they don’t wait quite as long for their next album. For more information on Hot Rize, visit their website at www.hotrize.com. Their new album can be purchased from a variety of online music retailers. — From bluegrasstoday.com

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Bluegrass Saturday Morning By Phil Nusbaum

The August Festival

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When I first started playing bluegrass music, there were several key experiences that inspired me. Frequently, these were bluegrass festivals I’d go to. In 1971, I took off from my substitute teaching job to drive across the country to Bill Monroe’s festival in Bean Blossom, Indiana. I saw many of my first generation heroes at the event. But the group that really grabbed me was the Bluegrass Alliance, a group of 20-ish players who possessed a new direction for bluegrass. A short time after the festival the group morphed into the Newgrass Revival. Both the Alliance and the Revival had fresh approaches combining rock music and folk revival influences with bluegrass at what seemed then a deep level. At our August festival in 2015, I’m hoping to listen to Balsam Range. It’s not only their great ensemble playing I’m looking forward to, but listen to a Balsam Range CD and you hear great original writing. I keep thinking of the group’s song “Somebody Else’s Dream,” which sums up well the experience of working for “somebody else.” Plus, they sometimes play the unexpected. A few CDs ago, Balsam Range but their spin on an old Elmore James blues number, “One Way Out.” Balsam Range is a group, like Minnesota’s Monroe Crossing, that handles all its own music business affairs. Put it all together, and this is a group to inspire others. Hot Rize is also playing the festival in this August. It seems that the group has been around forever. But this is no tired-out ensemble. Their show at the Cedar Cultural Center about six months ago was fresh and exciting. In short, the guys never played it better. Hats off to them. But if you would like to catch one of the brightest lights of bluegrass of the last 50+ years, Eddie and Martha Adcock and Tom Gray will be appearing. Over the years, Eddie has gotten a lot of attention for the unique style of banjo playing he showcased with the Country Gentlemen, and Tom Gray played with the group for many years. Movie Scores? Eddie and Tom and the Gentlemen did them. Folk songs? Yup. Jazz tunes? You bet. And of course they performed and recorded a lot of hard driving bluegrass songs. A few years after leaving the Country Gentlemen, Eddie married Martha, and the two of them have been playing and singing across the country ever since. More than five years ago, I interviewed Eddie at a World of Bluegrass event. Also, I’ve heard recent records and gotten reports that he is still pickin’ great. I’m looking forward to the August festival. No doubt it’ll make great memories for all who attend.

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Richmond MN, 30 Minutes W of St Cloud (I-94 Exit #153 at Avon, 9 mi S on County 9)

It’s the Year of Dance and have we got a dance for you! Enjoy our wooden dance floor under the Big Dance Tent Be There & Be Square! Friday Old-Time Barn Dance with The Bootlickers Old-Time Square Dance with The Bucking Mules Honky Tonk Dance with Bernie King & The Guilty Pleasures Saturday Clogging Workshop with The Wild Goose Chase Cloggers Cajun Dance Workshop with The New Riverside Ramblers Old-Time Barn Dance with Rooster Riot Old-Time Square Dance with The Jumpsteady Boys Cajun Dance with The New Riverside Ramblers

And More To Come!

Plus 20 Other Bands  Beautiful Main Stage  Shaded Seating Area  35 Hours of Concerts Showcases Children’s Activities  Over 20 Workshops  Plenty of Campground Jam Sessions  30 Merchant & Food Booths Campground with Showers & Beach  Shuttle Transportation  A Welcome & Safe Environment  Kids Are Free! Thu-Sun Camping Package – Admission Thu thru Sun plus camping Thu, Fri, & Sat nights, $95 Gate, $85 Adv, $75 Mmbr Adv Single Day Tickets - Admit 1 day, no camping, $20 Thu or Sun Gate, $30 Fri or Sat Gate, $25 Adv or $20 Mmbr Adv (any day)

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BANJOS—Africa to the New World

A hands-on exhibit by banjo builder Bob Thornburg By Craig Evans

If you’ve ever wanted to see and learn the history of the banjo – complete with historic instruments – don’t miss an educational traveling exhibit, assembled by banjo builder Bob Thornburg of Bishop, California, coming to the August Festival. The display features era-accurate replicas of early banjos and traces the development of the instrument from its African roots to the New World. Banjos eventually were mass-produced in American factories, but the early instruments are as diverse in materials as they are in character. This outstanding collection of 23 instruments spans a period of over 300 years and illustrates the amazing history of this popular instrument. The BANJOS—Africa to the New World display booth will be located just north of the Gathering Place on the walk to the main stage and will be open during daylight hours. Check the festival schedule for times for Bob’s formal presentation and demonstration. If you’d like to learn more about Bob Thornburg, watch Craig Evans’ Banjo Builders segment from the “Conversations with North American Banjo Builders” series on Smithsonian Folkways, available for a limited time at https://vimeo.com/39357947.

A sample of Bob Thornburg’s banjo replicas that will be on display at the MBOTMA Festival in August. Photo: Craig Evans

Bob Thornburg at his bench. From the “Conversations with North American Banjo Builders” series now at Smithsonian Folkways. More info at: www.northamericanbanjobuilders.com. Photo: Craig Evans

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Festival Committee Workshop The MBOTMA board of directors will host a workshop for Festival Committee volunteers, on October 7, 6–7:30 p.m., that will cover the following topics: • Membership sales and marketing • Volunteer recruitment, training and recognition • Over-all MBOTMA budget • Festival budgets The workshop sessions will be followed by the monthly board meeting. MBOTMA board members will be in attendance at this workshop and you’re encouraged to stay for the board meeting. If you’ve spent even five minutes with me, you know that I feel that volunteers are the heart of any organization and that MBOTMA volunteers are certainly the heart of everything that we do for the members and others who love our music.

A successful volunteer system works best if the members are informed and equipped to do the jobs that are so important to our world of bluegrass. And volunteers need an opportunity to share their ideas and concerns with each other and with those who set policy. So this is your chance to learn and to share. In order to choose the most appropriate venue for this combined workshop and meeting, please RSVP to info@minnesotabuegrass.org. Please put “October volunteer workshop” in the subject line of your email, and it will be forwarded to me. Indicate how many from your group will be attending and any questions that you may have. Your presence is needed to make this workshop productive and I’m looking forward to sharing time and ideas with you. —Marilyn Bergum, Director at Large

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August 27-30, 2015

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Pine River, MN Cass County Fairgrounds Featuring the Best in National & Regional Bluegrass Bands! Plus camping, jamming, workshops, food & more! Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper

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Bluegrass Festival September 11, 12 and 13, 2015 Pioneer Village Museum 1866 12½ Ave. (Cty. Hwy. W) Cameron, WI

Featuring: • • • • • • • • • • •

Cabin Dwellers Reunion Band Gospel Notes Hand-Picked Bluegrass High View The John and Rose Band The King’s Countrymen Loose Ends Midnight Coal Co. The River City Ramblers The Stringsmiths More bands to be announced

The King’s Countrymen

The Stringsmiths

The Seeger Boys

Music begins Friday night at 5pm

Vendors, Jammin’, Workshops and more For more information or directions contact Kathy Krug at (715) 458-0181 Food and refreshments available No alcohol allowed

Gate Fee: Fri. $10, Sat. $15, and Sun. $10; Rough camping is an additional $10 per day

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MBOTMA Calendar of Events Concerts and events presented or supported by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association

The following events are presented by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA) or supported in part by MBOTMA, and made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Presented by MBOTMA Bluegrass Jam Camp With The High 48s, Tuesday–Thursday, August 4–6, 2015, El Rancho Mañana, Richmond, MN. The members of The High 48s will host a three-day bluegrass instructional jam camp prior to the start of the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival. This camp is for beginners and intermediate level players and will include individual instrument instruction plus group playing and harmony singing dynamics. $95 registration fee before July 15, $120 after. For more information or to register: 800-635-3037 or info@minnesotabluegrass.org. Bucking Mules Old-Time Band Camp, Wednesday & Thursday, August 5–6, 2015, El Rancho Mañana, Richmond, MN. The members of The Bucking Mules will host a two-day old-time band instructional camp for intermediate and advanced level old-time musicians. Students will learn some basics of old-time music as well as a few new tunes. $80 registration fee before July 15, $95 after. For more information or to register: 800-635-3037 or info@minnesotabluegrass.org.

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Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival, August 6–9, 2015, El Rancho Mañana, Richmond, MN. Fourday outdoor music and camping festival with stage shows, dances, workshops, showcases, children’s shows, demonstrations, crafts, and good food in five stage areas. 2015 performers will include a Hot Rize Reunion with Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers, Entertainers & Vocal Group of the Year Balsam Range, Eddie & Martha Adcock with Tom Gray, Red Molly, The Jumpsteady Boys, The Bucking Mules, and many more. $20 to $30 daily at the gate or $85 for all four days in advance including camping ($79 before March 1). Additional discounts for MBOTMA members. For information or tickets call 800-6353037 or visit www.MinnesotaBluegrass.org. Minnesota Vocal Duet Championships, Friday, September 4, 2015, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.,West End Market Stage, Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, MN. The Minnesota Bluegrass Vocal Duet Championship features vocal musical performances presented by two individuals for two voices and one or two acoustic stringed instruments. Duos compete for a variety of prizes in several categories to be awarded by a panel of respected Minnesota music professionals. $20 registration fee for contestants. For more information or to register as a contestant: 800-635-3037 or www.MinnesotaBluegrass.org. 26

Minnesota Instrumental Duet Championships, Saturday, September 5, 2015, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., West End Market Stage, Minnesota State Fair, St Paul, MN. The Minnesota Bluegrass Instrumental Duet Championship features instrumental musical performances presented by two individuals with two acoustic stringed instruments. Duos compete for a variety of prizes in several categories to be awarded by a panel of Minnesota music professionals. $20 registration fee for contestants. For more information or to register as a contestant: 800-635-3037 or www.MinnesotaBluegrass.org. Harvest Jam Acoustic Music Experience, November 20–22, 2015, Marriott Minneapolis West Hotel, 9960 Wayzata Blvd, St. Louis Park. 10th annual event will feature stage shows Friday night, all day Saturday, and Sunday morning. The Race For A Place Band Contest on Saturday, the Saturday Banquet Dinner, Kip’s Live Open Mic in Kip’s Irish Pub throughout the weekend, workshops, musical exhibitors, Sunday morning gospel show, and lots of jam sessions. 800-635-3037 or www. MinnesotaBluegrass.org. Lodging: Marriott, 952-544-4400, ask for the special Minnesota Bluegrass rate.

Supported by MBOTMA WHYS Radio Bluegrass Festival, Saturday, August 22, 2015, 1 to 7 p.m., Lake Altoona County Park, 604 Beach Rd., Altoona, WI. A music festival in a shady setting by the lake to benefit WHYS Radio, an all-volunteer radio station, with bands including King Wilkie’s Dream, The Ditch Lilies, Blue Drifters, River City Ramblers, The Uke, and more. Admission $15 single/$20 family. For more information: 715-831-9497 or www.whysradio. org. Produced by WHYS Community Radio and supported in part by MBOTMA. Caponi Art Park Bluegrass Festival, Sunday, September 13, 2015, 12–6 p.m., Theater In The Woods, Caponi Art Park, 1220 Diffley Rd., Eagan, MN. A community celebration featuring music, clogging, children’s activities, and food trucks in a beautiful outdoor venue. Adults $20; Age 6-12 $5; Under 5 free. For more information: 651-454-9412, www.caponiartpark. org. Produced by the Caponi Art Park & Learning Center and supported in part by MBOTMA.

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Coming Up Venue abbreviations 331C: 331 Club, 331 13th Ave NE, Mpls, 612-331-1746, www.331.mn ACA: Acadia Cafe, 329 Cedar Ave, Mpls, 612-874-8702, www. acadiacafe.com AGr: Amazing Grace Bakery & Cafe, 394 S Lake Ave, Duluth, 218-723-0075, www.amazinggraceduluth.com APHC: “A Prairie Home Companion,” Minnesota Public Radio AST: Aster Cafe, 125 SE Main St, Mpls, 612-379-3138, www. astercafe.com BTC: Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua, Bayfield, WI, 888-244-8368, www.bigtop.org BoDD: BoDiddley’s Pub and Deli, 129 25th Ave S, St. Cloud, 320-252-9475 CED: Cedar Cultural Center, 415 Cedar Ave S, Mpls, 612-3382674, www.thecedar.org CJ: Celtic Junction, 836 Prior Ave, St Paul, 651-330-4685, www. thecelticjunction.com CrH: Creek House Concerts, New Brighton, 651-633-5353, www. creekhouseconcerts.com DAK: Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Mall, Mpls, 612-332-1010, www. dakotacooks.com DUL: 607 W Lake St, Mpls, 612-827-1726, www.dulonos.com DuG: Dunn Brothers on Grand, 1569 Grand Ave, St. Paul EAG: Eagles Club, 2507 E 25th St, Mpls, 612-729-4469, www. Mplseagles34.org FITZ: Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E Exchange St, St Paul, 651-2901200, www.fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org

GINK: Ginkgo Coffeehouse, 721 N Snelling Ave, St Paul, 651-645-2647, www.ginkgocoffee.com GKb: Grand Kabaret, 210 N Minnesota St, New Ulm, 507-3599222, www.thegrandnewulm.com HB: Harriet Brewing, 3036 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis HOB: The Loft at Hobgoblin Music, 920 State Hwy 19, Red Wing, 877-866-3936, www.stoneyend.com HOPK: Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, 952-979-1111, www.hopkinsartscenter.com KIP: Kieran’s Irish Pub, 85 6th St N, Mpls, 612-339-4499, www. kierans.com KRAM: Kramarczuk’s Deli, 215 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 612-379-3018, www.kramarczuks.com OAK: Oak Center General Store, 67011 Hwy 63, Lake City, 507-753-2080, www.oakcentergeneralstore.com RIV: Riverview Café & Wine Bar, 3747 42nd Ave S, Mpls, 612-7294200, theriverview.com ROCK: Rockwoods, 9100 Quaday Ave NE, Elk River, 763-2224353, www.nograsslimit.com/RockwoodsCalendar.html SHL: Sheldon Theatre, 443 W 3rd St, Red Wing, 800-899-5759, www.sheldontheatre.org TAP: Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S, Mpls, 612-722-2914, www.tapestryfolkdance.org UMC: Underground Music Café, 1579 Hamline Ave N, Falcon Hts, 651-644-9959, undergroundmusiccafe.com ZUM: Crossings at Carnegie, 320 East Ave, Zumbrota, 507-7327616, www.crossingsatcarnegie.com

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Bluegrass, BBQ, & More Fest, South Troy Road City Park, Robins, Iowa, featuring The Purdy River Band, Genesee Ridge, and County Line Bluegrass. Arts & Crafts show and Food Vendors in the park, 10am–8pm, Stage shows 2–8pm

WHYS Radio Bluegrass Festival, with King Wilkie’s Dream, The Ditch Lilies, Blue Drifters, River City Ramblers, the Uke, Lake Altoona County Park, Altoona, WI, www.whysradio.org

July 30—Thursday

August 2015

• Pushing Chain, Red Rock Marina Restaurant, Red Rock, Ontario, 7pm

July 31—Friday

• Charlie Parr, Falconer Vineyards, 3572 Old Tyler Rd, Red Wing, 7pm • The Flemming Fold, Meeker County Fair, Litchfield, MN, 1:30pm • The Gated Community, Fitger’s Brewhouse, 600 E Superior St, Duluth, MN, 10pm

Minnesota State Fair entertainment http://www.mnstatefair.org/entertainment/free_entertainment_15.htmll

• Jerry Jeff Walker with Albert & Gage, Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, 7:30pm • Mark Kreitzer with Jon Garon, Martin on Main, Nazareth, PA, 5pm • The Moss Piglets, DUL, 8pm • Pushing Chain, Bluefin Grille, 7192 MN-61, Tofte, MN, 9pm

August 1—Saturday

• Carver Creek, Scott Carver Threshers Harvest Festival, 19375 Fairview Ln, Jordan, MN, 9am 27

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• Carver Creek, Sibley County Fair, Heritage Building, Arlington, MN, 6:30pm • Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers, GINK, 7:30pm • The Flemming Fold, Blue Earth County Fair, Garden City, MN • Greenwood Tree, UMC, 7pm • Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, BTC, 7:30pm

August 27–September 7

August 1—Saturday • Corey Carlson, BTC, 7:30pm • Curtis & Loretta, Farmstead Creamery & Cafe, Hayward, WI, 5pm • The Flemming Fold, Wright County Fair, U.S. 12, Howard Lake, MN, 2pm • Greenwood Tree, Farmers Market, Prior Lake, 9am • Greenwood Tree with Compass Rose String Band, TAP, Contra Dance, 8pm • The High 48’s, Terrace Mill, 27165 Old Mill Pond Rd, Glenwood, MN, $7, 7pm • Lonesome Dan Kase, St. Paul Farmers Market, 290 5th St E, St. Paul, 9am • Mike Mangione & The Union, AST, 9pm • Patchouli, Falconer Vineyards, 3572 Old Tyler Rd, Red Wing, 6pm • Pushing Chain, Castle Danger Brewery, 17 - 7th Street, Two Harbors, MN, 2pm • Pushing Chain, Bluefin Campfire, 7192 MN-61, Tofte, MN, 7pm • Timbre Junction, 302B Division St S, Northfield, MN, Contented Cow, 6pm • The Ultrasonic Duo, The Brickyard, 216 Broad St, Prescott, WI, 6:30pm • Wilkinson James & Scott Woolridge Trio, Dayblock Brewery, 1105 Washington Ave S, Mpls, 612-617-7793, 10pm

August 2—Sunday

• The Flemming Fold, Scott-Carver Threshers, 19375 Fairview Ln, Jordan, MN, 2:30pm • Nordic Bees, Flekkefest, Elbow Lake, MN, 1pm • Sawtooth Brothers, Washington County Fair, 3:30pm • Singleton Street, Bluegrass Brunch, Day Block Brewing Company, 1105 Washington Ave S, Mpls • Sisters Species, 4310 Nicollet Ave S, Mpls, Kingfield Farmers Market, 10am • Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons, AST, 11am

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August 3—Monday

• Roe Family Singers, 331C, 9pm • Sawtooth Brothers, City Park West Historic Bandstand, Antigo, WI, 6:30p

August 4—Tuesday

• Brianna Lane, Bryant Square Park, 3101 Bryant Ave S, Mpls, 6:30pm • Jugg Sluggers, Riverview Cafe/Wine Bar, 3747 42nd Ave S, Mpls, 7pm

August 5—Wednesday • Pushing Chain, Excelsior Brewing, 421 3rd St, Excelsior, MN, 7pm • Switched at Birth, Northrop, 84 Church St SE, Mpls, outside plaza, free, 12pm • The Flemming Fold, Zwingli United Church of Christ, Wood-Fired Pizza Summer Concert Series, 638 2nd St, Kenyon, MN, 507-789-6161, 7pm

August 6—Thursday

• Ian & Dick Kimmel, Dinehart House Front Porch Music Series Concert, Slayton, 7pm • Keb’ Mo’, Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, Apple Valley, 7:30pm • Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival, El Rancho Mañana, Richmond, MN, Presented by MBOTMA • Pert Near Sandstone, Davenport, IA, Redstone Room, RSVP • Pushing Chain, ROCK, 7pm • The Swamp Poppas, EAG, 7:30pm • The Wailin’ Jennys, BTC, 7:30pm

August 7—Friday

• Keb’ Mo’, BTC, 7:30pm • Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival, El Rancho Mañana, Richmond, MN, Presented by MBOTMA • Pert Near Sandstone, Omaha, NE, Whiskey Tango, RSVP • Pushing Chain, Tin Bins, 413 E Nelson St, Stillwater, 6pm

August 8—Saturday

• The Barley Jacks, Cuyuna Klunker Ride, Crosby, MN, 6pm • Bluegrass, BBQ, & More Fest, South Troy Road City Park, Robins, Iowa, featuring The Purdy River Band, Genesee Ridge, and County Line Bluegrass. Arts & Crafts show and Food Vendors in the park, 10am-8pm, Stage shows 2-8pm • Michael Monroe, Lake Harriet Park, 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Mpls, 7:30pm • Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival, El Rancho Mañana, Richmond, MN, Presented by MBOTMA • Mu Daiko Japanese Drummers, BTC, 1pm • Pert Near Sandstone, Loveland, CO, Arise Music Festival, RSVP

• Pushing Chain, Danger Stage @ Wine Cave & Courtyard, 10551 Main St, Hayward, WI, 7pm • Roe Family Singers, St. Paul Farmers Market, 290 5th St E, St. Paul, 9am

August 9—Sunday

• Curtis & Loretta, Old Wadena Rendezvous, Staples, MN, oldwadenarendezvous.org • Hot Rize, BTC, 7:30pm • Lau Hawaiian Collective, Lake Harriet Park, 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Mpls, 2pm • Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival, El Rancho Mañana, Richmond, MN, Presented by MBOTMA • Pickin’ up Steam, Gasthaus, 8930 Lofton Avenue Stillwater MN, 3-6pm • Pushing Chain, Moguls Grille & Tap Room, 371 Ski Hill Road, P.O. Box 99, Lutsen, MN, 5pm • Roe Family Singers, 4310 Nicollet Ave S, Mpls, Kingfield Farmers Market, 10am • Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons, AST, 11am

August 10—Monday

• DL Cajun Band, EAG, 7:30pm • Roe Family Singers, 331C, 9pm

August 11—Tuesday

• Jugg Sluggers, Riverview Cafe/Wine Bar, 3747 42nd Ave S, Mpls, 7pm • Matt Hannah, Father Hennepin Bluff Park, 420 Main St. SE, Mpls, 7pm • Morga, 836 Prior Ave N. St. Paul, Celtic Junction

August 12—Wednesday

• Barbara Jean, Concerts in the Park, Central Park, Red Wing, MN, 7pm • Eelpout Stringers, Public Library, Northfield, MN, 7pm • Mother Banjo, Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Pkwy, Mpls, 7:30pm • Singleton Street, Central Park Gazebo, Delano, 6:30pm

August 13—Thursday

• Ecuador Manta, Salo Park Amphitheater, 39th Ave NE, between Silver Lake Rd & Stinson Blvd, St. Anthony Village, 7pm • Fine Line Bluegrass, SEMBA Festival, Aug. 13-16, Houston, MN, 8:30am • The Fish Heads, Larry Fest, 38 miles outside LaCrosse, WI in the Kickapoo August 2015

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Valley. Tickets are all in advance, www. kvama.org, 218-831-5181 High Kings with Keep ‘er Lit, BTC, 7:30pm Mark Kreitzer with Jon Garon, Larryfest, S2096 - 24 Valley Rd, LaFarge, WI, 6:30pm Southside Aces, EAG, 7:30pm The Ultrasonic Duo, Larryfest, S2096 24 Valley Rd, LaFarge WI, 5pm

August 14—Friday

• Big Top Idol, 6th Annual Singing Competition, BTC, 7:30pm • Chris Silver and The Good Intentions, Veterans Park, 1 N Main St, River Falls, WI, 7pm • Fine Line Bluegrass, SEMBA Festival, Aug. 13-16, Houston, MN, 8:30am • Moss Piglets, DUL, 8pm • Pushing Chain, Castle Danger Brewery, 17 7th St, Two Harbors, MN, 8pm

August 15—Saturday

• Blue Drifters, DUL, 8pm • Lynn O’Brien & Jessica Cheadle, Lake Harriet Park, 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Mpls, 7:30pm • New Riverside Ramblers, High 48s, Ring of Kerry with the St. Paul Irish Dancers, New London Music Festival, Neer Park, 2nd Ave SE & Mill St SE, New London, MN, Free outdoor festival, noon-6:30pm, newlondonmusicfestival.com • Pushing Chain, Streetcar Kitchen & Pub, 232 Chestnut Ave, Carlton, MN, 7pm • Singleton Street, Schram Vineyards, 8785 Airport Rd, Waconia, 2pm • Switched at Birth, St. Paul Farmers Market, 290 5th St E, St. Paul, 9am • Tab Benoit, BTC, 7:30pm

August 16—Sunday

August 17—Monday

• Roe Family Singers, 331C, 9pm

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• Jugg Sluggers, Riverview Cafe/Wine Bar, 3747 42nd Ave S, Mpls, 7pm • Makem & Spain Brothers, CJ • New Riverside Ramblers, Minnesota History Center, 345 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, Nine Nights of Family Fun, Free Cajun dance lessons, 6:30pm

August 20—Thursday

• Christopher Paul Stelling, Bryant Lake Bowl, 810 W Lake St, Mpls, 612-8253737, 10pm, Presented by CED • Dick Kimmel & Co, Aster Cafe, Minneapolis, 9pm • The Flemming Fold, Steele County Free Fair, KRFO/KAT stage, 1525 S Cedar Ave, Owatonna, MN, 507-451-5305, 4pm • Mark Kreitzer with Dan Newton, ROCK, 7pm

August 21—Friday

• Big Top Opry, BTC, 7:30pm • Fine Line Bluegrass, Central City Bluegrass Festival BMAI, Aug. 21-23, Linn County Fairgrounds, Central City, IA, 4pm • The Good Intentions, Junior’s, River Falls, WI, 8pm • Machinery Hill + The Sons, AST, 9pm • Moxie Blue, DUL, 8pm • Pushing Chain, 318, 8pm • The Pines, Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W Lake Harriet Blvd, Mpls, 7pm • Sawtooth Brothers, ZUM, 8pm

August 22—Saturday

• Belfast to Bluegrass, BTC, 7:30pm • Dick Kimmel & Co with Bill Anderson, Midwest Country, Sandstone, MN, 3pm & 7pm • Greenwood Tree, Farmers Market, Prior Lake, 9am • Greenwood Tree with Danielle Enblom, TAP, Contra Dance, 8pm • Ivory Bridge, DUL, 8pm • Kindred, Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Shakopee • Pushing Chain, Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St W, Cannon Falls, MN, 1pm • Sawtooth Brothers, Next Chapter Ministries BBQ Cook-Off and Pie Baking Fundraiser, 720 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 3pm • Sweet Rhubarb, St. Paul Farmers Market, 290 5th St E, St. Paul, 9am

• WHYS Radio Bluegrass Festival, with King Wilkie’s Dream, The Ditch Lilies, Blue Drifters, River City Ramblers, the Uke, Lake Altoona County Park, Altoona, WI, www.whysradio.org

August 23—Sunday

• Kindred, Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Shakopee • Lonesome Dan Kase, Dayblock Brewery, 1105 Washington Ave S, Mpls, 612-617-7793, 12pm • Mark Kreitzer, Dancing Dragonfly Winery, St. Croix Falls, WI, 1pm • No Man’s String Band, Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Mpls, 5:30pm • Pushing Chain, Floyd’s Bar, 1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, MN, 7pm • Sawtooth Brothers, Ki Chi Saga Days, Chisago City, MN, 3pm

August 22—Saturday

• Steve West & the Northern Stars, 4310 Nicollet Ave S. Mpls, Kingfield Farmers Market, 10am • Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons, AST, 11am

August 24—Monday

• New Riverside Ramblers, EAG, 7:30pm • Roe Family Singers, 331C, 9pm

August 25—Tuesday

• Jugg Sluggers, Riverview Cafe/Wine Bar, 3747 42nd Ave S, Mpls, 7pm

August 26—Wednesday

• Blue Groove Bluegrass Band, Como Dockside, 1360 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, 7pm • Lenz & Frenz, 331C, members from Pert Near Sandstone, Farmhouse Band, Sans Souci & Row of Ducks, 9:30pm • Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra, Lake Harriet Park, 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Mpls, 7:30pm

August 27—Thursday

• Blue Canvas Orchestra in Concert, BTC, 7:30pm • Charlie Parr, West End Market Stage, Minnesota State Fair, 8pm • Dick Kimmel & Co, Music in the Park, Winthrop, MN, 7pm • Gaelic Storm, Leinie Lodge Bandshell, Minnesota State Fair, 8:30pm • The Good Intentions, Bluegrass in the Pines Festival, Rosholt, WI • Pushing Chain, Gunflint Tavern, 111 W Wisconsin St, Grand Marais, 7pm 29

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• Bill and Kate Isles, AST, 8pm • Houdek Family D-Strings, 4310 Nicollet Ave S, Mpls, Kingfield Farmers Market, 10am • Mark Kreitzer with Richard Smith, DUL, 8pm • Richard Smith, DUL, 8pm • Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons, AST, 11am

August 18—Tuesday

August 27—Thursday • The Pan-handlers Steel Drum Band, International Bazaar, Minnesota State Fair, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm • The Parisota Hot Club, Ramberg Senior Center, Minnesota State Fair, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm • The Rockin’ Pinecones, EAG, 7:30pm • Sawtooth Brothers, Lakes Bluegrass Festival, Pine River, MN Fairgrounds, 7pm

August 28—Friday

• Family Three, AST, 9pm • The Fish Heads, Bluegrass in the Pines festival, Rosholt Fair Park, N Main St, Rosholt, WI, 7pm, beautiful park, multiple bands, camping and nicest folks around. $20/day $50/3 days, 218-831-5181 • Gaelic Storm, Leinie Lodge Bandshell, Minnesota State Fair, 8:30pm • The Good Intentions, Bluegrass in the Pines Festival, Rosholt, WI • John Gorka, AGr, 7pm, Aug 28-29 • Michael Perry and Ronny Cox, BTC, 7:30pm • Pushing Chain, Bluefin Grille, 7192 MN-61, Tofte, MN 55615, 7pm • The Pan-handlers Steel Drum Band, International Bazaar, Minnesota State Fair, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm • The Parisota Hot Club, Ramberg Senior Center, Minnesota State Fair, 10:30am, 11:45am, 1pm • Sawtooth Brothers, Lakes Bluegrass Festival, Pine River, MN Fairgrounds, 3pm

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August 29—Saturday

• The Becky Buller Band, Lakes Bluegrass Festival, Cass County Fairgrounds, 525 1st St N, Pine River, MN, 4:10 & 8:30pm, www.lakesbluegrassfestival.com • Greg Brown, BTC, 7:30pm • Kindred, Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Shakopee • Legacy, St. Paul Farmers Market, 290 5th St E, St. Paul, 9am • Minnesota State Fiddle Contest, West End Market Stage, Minnesota State Fair, 2:30pm • Pine Leaf Boys, Leinie Lodge Bandshell, Minnesota State Fair, 3:30pm, 4:45pm • Pushing Chain, Castle Danger Brewery, 17 7th Street, Two Harbors, MN, 2pm 30

• Pushing Chain, Bluefin Campfire, 7192 MN-61, Tofte, MN, 7pm • Sawtooth Brothers, Langdon Activity Center, Langdon, ND, 7pm • The Platte Valley Boys, Lakes Bluegrass Festival, Pine River, MN, Four-day Festival Aug. 27-30, 12:40 & 10:10pm • The Tommy Bentz Band, DUL, 8pm

August 30—Sunday

• The Becky Buller Band, Crooked Lane Farm Folk School, 17385 County Road 4, Colfax, ND, 3pm, www.crookedlanefarmfolkschool.com • The Platte Valley Boys, Lakes Bluegrass Festival, Pine River, MN, Four-day Festival Aug. 27-30, 12:20pm • Kindred, Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Shakopee • Matt Yetter, 4310 Nicollet Ave S,Mpls, MN, Kingfield Farmers Market, 10am • Minnesota State Fiddle Contest, West End Market Stage, Minnesota State Fair, 2:30pm • Pine Leaf Boys, Leinie Lodge Bandshell, Minnesota State Fair, 3:30pm, 4:45pm • Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons, AST, 11am • The Platte Valley Boys, Midwest Country Music Theater, Sandstone, MN, opening for Gene Watson, 3pm and 7pm

August 31—Monday

• Becky Buller, West End Market Stage, Minnesota State Fair, 8pm • Becky Buller w/The 34th Red Bull Infantry Division Band of the Minnesota Army National Guard, Leinie Lodge Bandshell, Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, MN, 1 & 2:30pm • Terr-Douglas Quintet, EAG, 7:30pm • The Irish Brigade, Ramberg Senior Center, Minnesota State Fair, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm

September 1—Tuesday

• Becky Buller, West End Market Stage, Minnesota State Fair, 8pm • Becky Buller w/The 34th Red Bull Infantry Division Band of the Minnesota Army National Guard, Leinie Lodge Bandshell, Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, MN, 1 & 2:30pm • The Irish Brigade, Ramberg Senior Center, Minnesota State Fair, 10:30am, 11:45am, 1pm

September 2—Wednesday • Machinery Hill, Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Mpls, 7:30pm • Sweet Rhubarb, Minnehaha Regional Park, 4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Mpls, 7pm

September 3—Thursday

• Brianna Lane, Minnehaha Regional Park, 4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Mpls, 7pm • Murzik, AST, 9pm • Pushing Chain, Rookery Pub, 20100 Co Hwy M, Cable, WI, 7pm • Swamp Poppas, EAG, 7:30pm

September 4—Friday

• APHC, Grandstand, Minnesota State Fair, 7:45pm • Mark Kreitzer Band, West End Market Stage, Minnesota State Fair, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 7pm • Minnesota Bluegrass Vocal Duet Championships, West End Market Stage, Minnesota State Fair, 2:30pm, $20 registration fee. To register, 800-635-3037 or www. MinnesotaBluegrass.org • Pushing Chain, Castle Danger Brewery, 17 7th St, Two Harbors, MN, 7pm • The Flemming Fold, Ramberg Senior Center, Minnesota State Fair, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm

September 5—Saturday

• Bobby & Christine, St. Paul Farmers Market, 290 5th St E, St. Paul, 9am • Greenwood Tree, Prior Lake Farmers Market, 9am • Mark Kreitzer Band, West End Market Stage, Minnesota State Fair, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 7pm • Minnesota Bluegrass Instrumental Duet Championships, West End Market Stage, Minnesota State Fair, 2:30pm, $20 registration fee. To register, 800-635-3037 or www. MinnesotaBluegrass.org • The Flemming Fold, Ramberg Senior Center, Minnesota State Fair, 10:30am, 11:45pm, 1pm

September 6—Sunday

• Brule & AIRO, BTC, 7:30pm • Jim Shannon Trio, Ramberg Senior Center, Minnesota State Fair, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm • The Cactus Blossoms, West End Market Stage, Minnesota State Fair, 8pm August 2015

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On the road in August 2015 Sunday, August 2, 2015

4:30 & 6:30 pm

Mosquito Bluegrass Jam Frank Rog Ampitheatre, Central Park - Lexington & County Road C

Roseville, MN

651-792-7163

Monday, August 3

6 pm

Music on the Green Heritage Hill State Historical Park , 2640 South Webster Avenue

Green Bay, WI

920-448-5150

Thursday, August 6

5 to 8 pm

Peavey Plaza Summer Concerts, 1101 Nicollet Ave

Minneapolis, MN

612-338-3807

Friday, August 7

Time(s) TBA

Lyon County Fair, Lyon County Fairgrounds

Marshall, MN

507-476-2351

Saturday, August 8

2 & 3:15 pm

Old Wadena Rendezvous and Folklife Festival Old Wadena County Historic Park

Staples, MN

218-894-5479

Sunday,August 9

Service 10:30 am, Show 1pm

Oak Haven Church, 1555 Constance Blvd NE

Ham Lake, MN

763-434-6013

Wednesday, August 12

7:30 pm

Lee Nights Concert Series Lee District Park Amphitheater, 6601 Telegraph Road

Franconia, VA

703-324-7469

Central Virginia Family Bluegrass Festival Amelia Family Campgrounds, 1/2 mi. off US. Rt. 360 on Rt. 153

Amelia, VA

804-561-3011

Thursday, August 13

3 & 8 pm

Friday, August 14

Noon & 4:45 pm

North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival Tom Johnson’s Camping Center, 1885 US 70 West

Marion, NC

706-864-7203

Saturday, August 15

7:30 pm

The Carter Family Fold Carter Family Memorial Music Center, 3449 A. P. Carter Highway

Hiltons, VA

276-386-6054

Sunday, August 16

7 pm

Sun City Hilton Head Magnolia Hall, 118 Sun City Lane

Bluffton, SC

843-705-4027

Thursday, August 20

7 pm

Long Prairie Thursday Night at the Park, Memorial Park

Long Prairie, MN

320-266-5640

Friday, August 21

6:30 pm

Martin County Fair County Fairgrounds, 1300 North Bixby Road

Fairmont, MN

507-235-9576

Saturday, August 22

12:30 & 3:30 pm

Swift County Fair, County Fairgrounds

Appleton, MN

320-760-8328

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