Race for a Place pushed Pushing Chain to the Harvest Jam stage p. 5 October 2015 Inside: Changes for MBOTMA 3 | Duet Championships results 7 |
Y’All Come 8 | Board nominations 11 | Phil Nusbaum 13 | Member Bands 14 | MBOTMA Calendar 17 | Coming Up 18
October 2015 Vol. 41 No. 9 Newsstand: $3 Subscription: $35
MBOTMA Hot Line (to subscribe and for other information) 612-285-9133 or 800-635-3037 info@minnesotabluegrass.org P.O. Box 16408, Mpls, MN 55416 www.minnesotabluegrass.org Twitter: @mnbluegrass Facebook: minnesotabluegrass
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, Kenneth Bloch 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: Peter Albrecht, Katryn Conlin, John Chabot, Bob Dodd, Jed Malischke, Phil Nusbaum Coming Up: Loretta Simonet, Pam Bowers, John Brandberg Y’All Come: Bill Lindroos Wordmark: Katryn Conlin Photography: Steve Chollar, Michelle Perrin Cover image: Grant Frashier (Pushing Chain) 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
Patrons:
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
Sustaining:
Donald Jacques Chris Juettner Alan & Geriann Kagan Matthew Kaster Jim Lally Lloyd & Beverly LaPlant David Lee James Lee Steve & Elaine LeVasseur Bob Lundeen Rudy & Jeanne Marti Bill Merrill Chad Mezera Ben Monk James Natwick Dennis & Jan O’Brien Dominic Orrico Bob Ostlund Dan Robinson Leo & Ann Rosenstein Rick Sanders Marty & Carol Schirber Wendy Schoen Howell Smith Lynn & Carolyn Thorson R. & Elizabeth Vaughan David & Bonnie Warner Mark & Danelle Wolf
Bridgit & Peter Albrecht Tony & Barbie Andreason Tony & Ann Anthonisen Mary Arntson Lenny & Colleen Baltus Gary & Karen Bartig Ron & Kathy Blade Kenneth Bloch Ann & Barry Brooks Doug Chasar Paul Christianson Gary & Janet Cobus Katryn Conlin Laura Cooper Bob & Marilyn Dodd Brian Etling & Rebecca Lautenschlager William Fancher Jerry Frank Darrell & Marilyn Fuhr Tom Furrer Jon & Sharon Garon Gary & Jae Germond David Glatt Dale & Diane E. Gruber Michael & Paula Hildebrandt
Rod & Barb Anderson Paul Ashworth Fred Boyer Mark & Erdyne Briere Bill & Ann Bushnell Susan Christensen-Wichmann Dan & Marilyn Cook Brian Cornell Bob & Vicki Dalager Hal Davis Doug Duncan Mary DuShane Matt Edwards Garry & Linda Elfstrand Jennifer Faulkner Mark & Kathleen Fisher Nathan Fjeld Jim Franczyk Warren Gumeson Timothy & Ginger Haaland Mary & Fred Harms James Helig Thomas Hollenhorst & Karin Kraemer David Holm Dick & Sue Hopperstad Ann Iijima & Myles Bakke
Changes in store for MBOTMA From MBOTMA President Peter Albrecht: Word spreads fast, but if you had not heard prior to receiving this month’s magazine, Jed Malischke is retiring at the end of this year from his position as Executive Director of MBOTMA. See his accompanying letter on this page. I’m going to skip the “what on earth are we going to do?” (the Board has already formed a committee to address this) and simply express the thanks we all owe Jed for his 28 or 29 years (historians disagree on the exact count) with MBOTMA. As you undoubtedly know, Jed has been and is MBOTMA. From the August Festival, to the other festivals and events, he has been doing it all for a long time. In addition to his never ending work planning, promoting and running various events, he has had all the management responsibilities for every aspect of the entire organization. To say he will be missed does not come close to expressing all that he has done for our organization and all he means to us. On behalf of all of us, thank you, Jed, for your tireless dedication to MBOTMA. —Peter Albrecht
From Executive Director Jed Malischke: I am writing to tell you all, the membership and volunteers of MBOTMA, that I have chosen to retire from the position of MBOTMA Executive Director effective December 31, 2015. I would have liked to inform you and thank you all personally, and in some manner other than a letter in the magazine, but of course that is impossible. There are just too many of you to whom I owe a debt of gratitude. This is not a spur of the moment decision, but rather a life decision that I have been contemplating, and preparing both myself and MBOTMA for, for some time. For myself, I hope it is an opportunity to do some other things that I have been unable to do up to now. For MBOTMA, I hope it is an opportunity for the organization to move ahead to the future with new talents and energies. To depart MBOTMA has been no easy decision on my part, for it is how I have spent most of my adult life. It is especially difficult to let go of the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival, which I first took on as Festival Director some 29 years ago and has been my main passion for most of my career. I want to especially thank all you volunteers who come back year after year and make it all possible. None of us could have accomplished alone all that we have done together. For me the MBOTMA Festival has been the Event of the Year every year since we moved to Camp In The Woods and then on to El Rancho Mañana. Thank you one and all. And now back to business. As the MBOTMA Board has started a search for a new director, I felt it also appropriate to resign my position as committee chair for the MBOTMA
Festival, so as not to inhibit new management of the organization. What I’ve witnessed over the years gives me great faith that all the volunteers involved will be able to keep things going just fine and help new management to learn as they go. And if you have ever considered stepping up to the plate as a MBOTMA committee member (for whatever event), now would be a great time to do so. Maybe there is even one of you out there who will have an interest in chairing the MBOTMA Festival Staff for the next year or two (it could lead to a career of your own). Think about it and let me know at jed@minnesotabluegrass.org and I will pass your name on to the appropriate person. —A friend of bluegrass, Jed Malischke
Interim Executive Director sought MBOTMA is seeking candidates for the position of Interim Executive Director, to serve until a permanent replacement is found to fill that position. If interested, please send your resume to search committee chair Kenneth Bloch, kbloch@secabs.com.
In memorium We mark the passing of Rev. Dick Dugan, who died September 4, 2015. Dick was an active MBOTMA member, officiating many of the church services at our events. He also repaired, restored and sold acoustic instruments through Richard Dugan Violins, and taught beginner stringed instrument lessons to countless students, youth and adults alike, over his years of ministry. Dick and his wife Priscilla served in pastoral ministry mostly in the Upper Midwest, across 13 churches over 58 years. They had five children.
Funding for MBOTMA provided in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, and private donors.
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November 20-22 2015 Marriott Minneapolis West Hotel
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SAT NIGHT BALLROOM CONCERT Sat from 7PM to 10PM Featuring The
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Flatt Lonesome RACE FOR A PLACE BAND CONTEST Saturday from 10AM to 5PM. Ten groups will have a chance to compete to win a spot on the Saturday Main Stage of the 2016 Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival. The next two runners-up will receive contracts for the 2016 Minnesota Homegrown Kickoff and the 2016 Harvest Jam. Details at http://minnesotabluegrass.org/as_race-for-a-place-band-contest.
FRIDAY NIGHT BALLROOM CONCERT Friday night from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
SATURDAY BANQUET DINNER at 6:00 PM with dinner program and a performance by the Race For A Place Champions. Get the best seat in the house for the after-dinner concert.
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Race for a Place band contest clears path to festival gigs By Jed Malischke
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Porcupine Creek won the Race for a Place and a gig on the MBOTMA Festival stage at last year’s Harvest Jam. Photo: Michelle Perrin
Music Festival, the first runners-up receive a $600 contract for a Saturday main stage set at the 2016 Minnesota Homegrown Kickoff, and the second runners-up receive a $400 contract for a Saturday night main stage set at the 2016 Harvest Jam. In addition, all participating bands receive a one year band membership to MBOTMA (worth $75). Each competing group performs for 20 minutes and is judged by a panel of three to four judges. The scoring criteria includes playing together and in time with each other, playing in tune individually and together as a band, singing in tune and blending vocally, emcee work and interaction with the audience, stage presence and showmanship, choice of repertoire and original material, personal and performance appearance, and desirability of hiring them to represent MBOTMA at the festivals. The maximum point score is 100. Of course there will be plenty of other activities at the Harvest Jam. There will be concerts both Friday and Saturday night, a Saturday night banquet, workshops and theme jams on
Saturday afternoon, exhibitors, Kip’s Live, the hayloft jam rooms, and a Sunday morning gospel show. A weekend ticket that includes everything except the banquet dinner can be purchased in advance for $35 ($30 for members). You can upgrade that to a “VIP ticket” that includes the dinner for an additional $20 (dinner tickets are limited and advance purchase is usually required). Daily admission prices at the door will be $20 on Friday and $25 on Saturday. Teens are half price and kids under 12 are always free (except for dinner). For more information and advance tickets for the Harvest Jam Acoustic Music Experience call 800-635-3037 or visit www.MinnesotaBluegrass.org. For hotel reservations (you won’t want to go home) contact the Marriott Hotel at 952-544-4400 and ask for the Minnesota Bluegrass Festival rate. The Minneapolis Marriott West is located in Saint Louis Park, near the intersection of Hwy 169 and I-394.
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The Harvest Jam Acoustic Music Experience is scheduled for November 20–22, 2015, at the Marriott Minneapolis West Hotel, 9960 Wayzata Boulevard, St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Headlining the weekend will be IBMA Emerging Artists of the year Flatt Lonesome. This will be the tenth year for the Jam and the Race For A Place Band Contest, held there annually. Porcupine Creek was the 2014 Race For A Place Champion. They recently performed their winning spot at the 2015 MBOTMA Festival. First runner-up No Man’s Stringband played the Minnesota Homegrown Kickoff in May. The second runner-up was Pushing Chain (cover photo), who will open for the headliners on Saturday night at the Harvest Jam Acoustic Music Experience. Pushing Chain, featuring Boyd Blomberg (guitar and vocals) and Adam Moe (fiddle and vocals), has been winning fans throughout the midwest with their Americana-roots sound, including invitations to sing the National Anthem at a Twins/White Sox game and to open for Bill Staines in Hayward, WI. Most recently, they finished second in the MBOTMA-sponsored Minnesota Bluegrass Vocal Duet Championships at the Minnesota State Fair. The purpose of the contest was initially to provide an alternative method by which member bands could pursue a place onstage at the MBOTMA Festival. It has since evolved into an avenue of entry for several of MBOTMA’s events, including the Minnesota Homegrown Kickoff and the Harvest Jam itself. The Harvest Jam organizing committee added new prizes to the competition in 2013. Their goal was to encourage more bands to participate and give more recognition to the first and second runners-up. In addition to the Race Champions prize of a $1,000 contract for a Saturday set on the main stage at the 2016 Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time
Minnesota’s top vocal and instrumental duets take the stage at the State Fair By Katryn Conlin
The first-ever (or 14th annual, depending on which way you look at it) Minnesota Bluegrass Duet Championships took place at the Minnesota State Fair over Labor Day weekend. This year, we changed the event and invited instrumental duets to compete on the second day, rather than holding a flatpicking guitar competition as in previous years. The Vocal Duets turned up on Friday, September 4. It was a hot, slightly overcast day, typical of State Fair weather but definitely on the warm side. We had an excellent set of contenders for the prizes, but in the end, the duet of Lincoln Potter and Scott Stebbins came in as first place winners. It was Scott’s first trip to the Duet Championships, but Lincoln had previously won the conLincoln Potter & Scott Stebbins test in 2008
with Kathe Liners as his partner, and he placed in the top five in 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2003. It was great to see lots of new faces and younger “roots music” players among the competitors. KARE 11 and Fox 9 TV also covered the contest that afternoon. Instrumental Duets competed on Saturday, September 5. You know the saying “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity”? Well, that afternoon it was both, as the temperature neared the 90s with very high humidity! Only the bravest of souls dared approach the stage under such demanding conditions. The duet of Kyle Baker and Dan Caton came in as first place winners. Kyle has competed in the flat picking guitar contest in previous years, placing third in 2014 and fourth in 2013. We have to give a shout out to judges Karen Mueller and Bill and Sarah Cagley who filled time by performing during the scoring. As always, our thanks go out to everyone who volunteered, especially Jana Metge, who has served as event chair for the past three years. Our gold sponsors this year were The Podium Premium Guitars and Willie’s
Vocal Duets 1) Lincoln Potter/Scott Stebbins 2) Boyd Blomberg/Adam Moe 3) Sherri Leyda/Chuck Leyda 4) Ben Miller/Karl Wahoske 5) Abby LeGare/Renata Solum Instrumental Duets 1) Kyle Baker/Dan Caton 2) Mark Hoornbeek/John Runge 3) Chad Guerero/Sarah York
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Y’All Come Looking for a place to play with others? Jams are open to the public, but musical tastes and etiquette vary from place to place. A call is recommended before your first visit. Let us know of any changes or misinformation regarding these listings. Please update your own jam information or send us details about new ones at editor@minnesotabluegrass.org.
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MINNESOTA Blaine: Culvers, 10550 Baltimore St NE, 763-784-7881. Barb: 763-784-7881. Sponsored by MBOTMA; all levels welcome. Bluegrass. Sat. 1:30–4pm Brainerd: Coco Moon Coffee Bar, 601 Laurel St, 218-825-7955. Bluegrass. 1st, 3rd & 5th Thu. 6:30–8pm Cannon Falls: First Congregational Church, 220 Main Street W (Hwy 19). Mary Pat Kleven: 507-298-3016, mpkleven55@gmail.com. Old-time. 2nd Fri. 6:30-8:30pm Clear Lake: Travelers on the Mississippi, 11290 80th Ave SE, 320-743-3133. Dick Pickens: 406-868-9205. Bluegrass, Gospel; amps permitted. May–Sep, 3rd Sat. 6–9:30pm Duluth: Sir Benedict’s Tavern on the Lake, 805 Superior St, 218-728-1192, sirbens.com • Bluegrass. Wed. 7–9pm • Celtic. Thu. 7–9pm Fergus Falls: • The Spot, 220 W Lincoln Ave, 218-998-2551, thespotpaniniandwine. com, Bob Johnson: 218-736-6198, redblug@yahoo.com. Celtic. 3rd Thu. 7–9pm • Westridge Mall, 2001 W Lincoln Ave, 218-739-4439, Bob Johnson: 218-7366198, redblug@yahoo.com. Acoustic; “1st Sunday Mall Jam”. 1st Sun. 1–5pm Ham Lake: • Glen Cary Lutheran Church, 155531 Central Ave NE (Hwy 65), 612-3661359, WhenWillitSnow@mac. com. Bluegrass, Country, Gospel; community dinner at 6pm. 2nd Fri. 6:30–9pm 8
• Ham Lake Senior Center, 15544 Central Ave NE (Hwy 65). Maxine Larson: 763-434-6750 • Country, Bluegrass, Old-Time & Horns. 2nd Thu. 7–10pm • Acoustic & amplified. 3rd Tue. 1–4pm Minneapolis: • Blackbird’s Music, 3445 Cedar Ave S, 612-326-5745, blackbirdsmusicstore. com. • Bluegrass. Thu. 7–9pm • Adult learners; $5 fee. Tue. 6:30–8pm • Driftwood Char Bar, 4415 Nicollet Ave S. Jug Band Jam hosted by Fat Chance. 1st Tue. 7:30pm • Elliot Park Recreation Center, 1000 14th St E, tcuker@icloud.com, www. TCUkeClub.com. Sponsored by MBOTMA; $5 suggested donation. Ukulele, Blues, Jazz, Swing. 1st & 3rd Tue. 6–8pm • Kenwood Park Community Center, 2101 Franklin Ave. tcuker@ icloud.com, www.TCUkeClub. com. Sponsored by MBOTMA; $5 suggested donation. • Ukulele, Bluegrass. 2nd & 4th Mon. 7–9pm. Instruction 6pm • Ukulele, Americana. 1st & 3rd Thu. 7–9pm. Instruction provided 6:30pm • Kieran’s Irish Pub, 330 2nd Ave S, 612-339-4499, kierans.com. Irish. Sun. noon–2pm • Walker Community United Methodist Church, 3104 16th Ave S, 612-209-5311, revanster@gmail. com. Roy’s Jam, Bluegrass. Last Mon. 7–10pm • West Bank School of Music, 1813 S 6th St, 612-333-6651, info@wbsm.org. Bluegrass; led by Bill Cagley, $5 fee. 3rd Sun, 2–4pm Monticello: VFW, 713 Cedar St,, 763-807-6431, mardellolson@yahoo.com. Acoustic & amplified. May–Nov, last Sun. 2–5pm
Northfield: Contented Cow, 302B Division St, 507-663-1351, contentedcow.com • Northern Roots. Mon. 7:30pm • Acoustic. Tue. 7:30pm Oakdale: Silver Lake Methodist, 5399 Geneva Ave N (Century Ave), 651-7772920, MNrover@juno.com. Acoustic. 3rd Sat. 10am–noon Red Wing: Winter Farmer’s Market, Sargent’s Nursery, 3352 N Service Dr. Dave: 651-388-3847. Old-time. Nov–Mar, Sat. 9am–noon Richfield: Homestead Pickin’ Parlor, 6625 Penn Ave S, 612-861-3308, homesteadpickinparlor.com • Slow fiddle tunes; all bluegrass instruments welcome. 1st, 3rd, 5th Mon. 7–9pm • Flatpicking Guitar. Thu. 7–9pm • Beginning Bluegrass, $1 donation for leader. 2nd & 4th Tue. 7–9pm • Advanced Bluegrass. Sat. 3–6pm • Fiddle tunes, intermediate level; all Bluegrass Instruments welcome. Wed. 7–9pm. • Folk Jam. 1st, 3rd, 5th Tue. 7–9pm Rochester: Peace UCC, 1503 2nd Ave NE, peacechurchucc.org. Pat Lehey: 507-261-7128. Bluegrass. Fri. 6:30pm Rogers: Rogers Community Center, 21201 Memorial Dr. Dave Christen: 612-859-5847, quickieauct@hotmail.com. Potluck at 4pm. Acoustic & amplified. 1st Sun. 1–6pm Roseville: Ken’s Market, 788 Cleveland Ave SW, Doug Chasar: 612-802-0833, dchasar@att.net. Acoustic. Mon. 6:30–8:30pm Rushford: Good Shepard Home, 800 Home St. Roberta Albertson: 507-8648109, semba@acegroup.cc. Bluegrass. Nov–Mar, 3rd Sun. noon–5pm Saint Cloud: Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Dr. Ken Hoest: 320-2603348. Acoustic & amplified. 1st Tue. 6:30–9pm Sartell: The Legends at Heritage Place, 673 Brianna Dr. Gary Loomis: 320-2232537, garymusic@midco.net. Acoustic. 4th Tue. 6–9pm
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Spring Valley: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 805 S Broadway. Roberta Albertson: 507-864-8109, semba@ acegroup.cc. Bluegrass. Nov–Mar, 1st Sun. noon–5pm Saint Paul: • Burn Ward Coffee Unit, 945 West 7th St. Doug Chasar: 612-802-0833, dchasar@att.net. Acoustic; call for space availability. Thu. 6:30–8:30pm • Dubliner, 2162 University Ave, 651-646-5551, thedublinerpub.com • Sea Shanties. 2nd Mon. 7:30pm • Traditional Irish (advanced). Fri. 6–9pm • Underground Music Cafe, 1579 Hamline Ave N, 651-644-9959, undergroundmusiccafe.com • Roots Music (Bluegrass, Old-time, Country). 1st, 3rd Tue. 7–9pm • Cajun. 1st, 3rd Sat. 11am–1pm Taylors Falls: Memorial Community Center, 312 Government St. Brian Pigott: 651-465-5551, popspeejou@frontier.com. Acoustic & amplified. Mon. 6–9pm
Wyoming: Wyoming Methodist Church, 5459 E Viking Blvd, 651-4647442, whitingsranch@gmail.com. Acoustic, Gospel. 2nd & 4th Thu. 7–9pm
NORTH DAKOTA Fargo: Red Raven Expresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave. Bob Johnson: 701-478-7337, redblug@yahoo.com • Celtic. 4th Thu. 7–9pm • Old-Time. 2nd Thu. 7–9pm Valley City: Barnes County Historical Society, 315 Central Ave N. John Andrus: 701-721-8296. Bluegrass. Sep–May, 2nd Sat. 1–5pm
WISCONSIN La Crosse: Southside Neighborhood Center, 1300 6th St S. Ron Sackett: 608-498-0020, ronaldsackettsr@yahoo. com. Bluegrass, Gospel. Sep–May, 2nd Sun. 12–4:30pm
Menomonie: Christ Lutheran Church, Elm & Wilcox Streets. Donna Harschlip: 715-673-4885. Mountain Dulcimer; other acoustic instruments welcome. Tue. 1–3pm Rice Lake: First Lutheran Church, 15 E Sawyer St, 715-458-0181, curlupndye@ mosaictelecom.net. Acoustic, Bluegrass, Gospel. Sep–May, 2nd Sat. 6–9pm River Falls: • Farmers Market, 2nd & Locust. Ben Toppel: 715-688-3112, Benatoppel@ yahoo.com. Old-time; bring a chair. Tent available, but may cancel if it rains. Jun–Oct, Sat. 9am–noon • Funktion Junction Antiques and Local Goods, 125 North Main St., Ben Toppel: 715-688-3112, Benatoppel@yahoo.com. Old-time. Nov–May, Sat. 9am–noon Star Prairie: This Old Store, 301 Main St., Jerry: 751-248-4800. Acoustic. Tue. 2–9pm
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Lessons with Peter Ostroushko, world-class fiddle & mandolin player “Learning how to express who you are on your chosen instrument is a life-long challenge and ultimately the most satisfying thing you could do for yourself and for those around you. I truly believe this with all my heart. I can think of nothing better then to share my musical knowledge and experience with others who are struggling with their own journeys of self-expression through music. Peter teaches in his studio at MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis and via Skype with students around the world.
Nothing tickles me more then to see that light bulb go on above my student’s head.”
All ages. All levels. I would love to work with you.
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To arrange for in-person or Skype lessons with Peter, contact: Timothy De Prey | 612.767.5328 | deprey.timothy@macphail.org
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Nominations open for MBOTMA board The Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA) will hold elections for its Board of Directors during November. The membership will elect a treasurer, secretary, and four directors-at-large for two-year terms. Are you interested in serving your community as a director? Do you know someone who would be a good candidate? Nominations for candidates will be accepted by Election Nomination Chair Martha Galep at 715-233-0181 or election@ minnesotabluegrass.org until October 5. Direct questions or inquiries about the election or the duties of directors to MBOTMA Executive Director Jed Malischke at 715-635-2479 orjed@minnesotabluegrass.org. Election ballots will be printed in the November issue of Minnesota Bluegrass. To vote members may mail the completed ballot to election judge Ken Bloch by November 19, or cast their votes using a printed ballot at the Harvest Jam on November 21 before 3 p.m. Results will be tallied at the Harvest Jam and announced during the Saturday Banquet.
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Bluegrass Saturday Morning By Phil Nusbaum
October brings the music indoors
Weekly Playlists
It is good for me to remember that the Bluegrass Season doesn’t come to a close with the end of October, it’s just the outdoor bluegrass season that winds down. As time goes on, we’ve noticed many more bluegrass opportunities in October and onward. Plus, it’s the time of year for serious woodshedding on an instrument, and learning new songs. Fall is the beginning of the busy season for the Bluegrass Review show. It actually began in September when we presented the fruits of last April’s interviewing trip to Ohio, and we plan to be working on new “Gems of Bluegrass” and recording additional interviews in the coming months. I hope that listeners continue to enjoy the show. Our audeince has caught on that the identity of the Bluegrass Review is a little different than Bluegrass Saturday Morning.
Find Bluegrass Review playlists at www.bluegrassreview.com. Just use the “playlists” link you’ll find at the top of the page, then click on “archives.” Bluegrass Saturday Morning playlists are located at www.jazz88fm.com. At the top of the page, select “programs,” then click on “programs A-I.” Search the right-hand column for “Bluegrass Saturday Morning.” Link to on-demand Bluegrass Review segments from the KBEM-FM home page. The Bluegrass Review is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
The KBEM Fund Drive The last few fund drives, we’ve cut out the really long fund-raising segments. A typical fund-raising break gives a few facts about bluegrass on the radio and encourages listeners to call in with their pledges, and not much else. We make fewer and shorter fund-raising breaks than those of a few years ago. As a result, the mood of fund-raising editions is lighter, and fund-raising editions of our shows are more entertaining. Fall fund-raising editions of Bluegrass Saturday Morning and the Bluegrass Review are scheduled for 7 a.m. to noon on October 10 and 17. Fund raising editions of the Bluegrass Review will be heard on other Bluegrass Review outlets, too. My hope is that the audience for bluegrass continues to grow, and that more listeners will contribute to keeping bluegrass strong on the radio.
The Bluegrass Review in Minnesota Check www.bluegrassreview.com for a complete station list. Station
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KLQP-FM, 92.1 Madison
Monday
8 PM
KMSU-FM, 89.7 Mankato; 91.3 Austin
Sunday
10 AM
KBEM-FM, 88.5 Minneapolis
Saturday
11 AM
KSRQ-FM, 90.1 Thief River Falls
Sunday
11 AM
KQAL-FM, 89.5 Winona
Saturday
9 AM
KDDG-FM, 105.5 Albany
Saturday
9 PM
WTIP-FM, 90.7 Grand Marais
Thursday
10 PM
KUMD-FM, 103.3 Duluth
Saturday
4 PM
KRWC-AM, 1360 Buffalo
Sunday
5 PM
KOJB-FM, 90.1 Cass Lake
Sunday
6 PM
KSCR-FM, 93.5 Benson
Sunday
6 AM
Business Support To promote your business through the Bluegrass Review, contact Phil Nusbaum (651-245-1527; pnusbaum@bitstream. net). For Bluegrass Saturday Morning, contact Kevin Barnes (612-668-1735; kbar264@aol.com).
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MBOTMA’s own Phil Nusbaum, host of local KBEM radio show “Bluegrass Saturday Morning” and the nationally syndicated “Bluegrass Review,” was inducted into America’s Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame on September 3, at the 40th Annual Old-Time Music Festival in LeMars, Iowa. We’ll do a bigger article touting Phil’s accomplishements in November. Until then, you can read a nice piece by Larry Englund in the September 2 edition of the Highland Villager. Congratulations, Phil!—JoAnne Makela, editor
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BLUEGRASS BANDS Alternate Route, Jerry Knopik, 651-208-5565, jerryknopicks01@ gmail.com Alzen Family, Brad Alzen, 715-749-3977, bwalzen@pressenter.com Art Stevenson & Highwater, Art Stevenson, 715-884-6996, artstevenson@ hotmail.com Assisted Picking, Jon Garon, 612-8392277, jon@myfavoriteguitars.com Barton’s Hollow, Ian Kimmel, 507-7663529, ickimmel@yahoo.com Benson Family Singers, Peter Benson,, bensonpd@yahoo.com Big Juke & The Last Resort, Mark Jukich, 218-390-7342, mjukich@msn.com Biscuit Boys, Daniel Fish, 763-434-2734, radiocty@skypoint.com Blue Groove, David Smith, 952-9745121, ds5string@gmail.com Blue Hazard, Hannah Johnson, 651-500-0747, info@bluehazardband.com Blue Wolf, Shirley Mauch, 612-724-1482, samauch@worldnet.att.net Borderstone, Ryan.Morgan, 715-7812989, info@borderstonetheband.com Buffalo River Ramblers, Marty Solmon, 218-850-8715, mmsolmon@arvig.net Cabin Fever, Jeanie Wyttenbach, 507635-5625, wyttenbach.lou@mayo.edu Carver Creek Bluegrass, Tom Monsen, 952-466-2089, carvercreekbluegrass@ gmail.com Castle Ridge, Mark Clark, 319-3891535, mark_w_clark@msn.com Def Lester, Lincoln Potter, 651-4830469, potter@umn.edu Dick Kimmel & Co, Dick Kimmel, 507-359-1163, kimmel@newulmtel.net Fine Line Bluegrass, Darin Manson, 641-895-9401, caramanson@finelinebluegrass.com The Fish Heads, Kim Curtis-Monson, 218-729-5326, KMonson802@aol.com Freshwater, Harvey Riekoff, 262-4973024, tjbanjo@wi.rr.com Froemming Family, Anna Froemming, 320-453-2393, pilgrims@meltel.net The Good Intentions, Chris Silver, 651491-4013, chrissilverband@gmail.com
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Halvorson Family Band, Loren Halvorson, 507-345-7431, loren@ birchcovesoftware.com Hand Picked Bluegrass, Joe Cronick, 715-966-6463, handpickedbluegrass@ charter.net The High 48s, Eric Christopher, 651-271-4392, eric@thehigh48s.com Ivory Bridge, Kathe & Bill Liners, 952-237-0913, boliners@gmail.com JedFest, Jed Malischke, jmalisch@ centurytel.net The Kalisch Family, Sandy Kalisch, 507-744-3348, skalisch7@lonstel.com King Wilkie’s Dream, Robbi Podrug, 612-562-8402, booking@kwdream.com King’s Countrymen, Lorn Schultz, 715-495-5275, schultzfam92@yahoo.com The King’s Highway, Eddy Van Pamhorst, 807-630-9914, gemvan@ tbaytel.net The Kingery Family, Christy Kingery, info@thekingeryfamily.com The Lonesome Tradition, Tim Roggenkamp, 218-568-5559, rogge@ uslink.net The Long Shots, Sophie Galep, 715-2330181, sophie.galep@gmail.com Long Time Gone, Ben Manning, 651-388-7383, mndawg@gmail.com Mark Kreitzer Band, Mark Kreitzer, 612-724-7334, mark@markkreitzer.com The Middle Spunk Creek Boys, Al Jesperson, 612-727-2489, alanjesp@ gmail.com Minnesota Blue, Kelton Parrish, 651-697-0209, kgparrish@gmail.com Monroe Crossing, Art Blackburn, 763-213-1349, art@monroecrossing.com No Man’s String Band, Nic Hentges, 612-387-0196, nihentges@gmail.com Northern Lights Bluegrass, Mary Campbell, 320-679-3094, qbchurch@q.com Northern Posse, Arlette Solom, 218463-0710, Bluegrass@NorthernPosse.com Ophoven Family Band, Molli Ophoven, 218-327-2058, jmophoven@q.com The Platte Valley Boys, Ron Colby, 651-458-0804, roncolby@comcast.net Porcupine Creek, Sarah Birkeland, 218-624-1781, arahsay328@gmail.com
Prairiegrass, Bonnie Hallett, 320-4853310, bkhallett@yahoo.com Pride of the Prairie, Sarah Cagley, sdcagley@comcast.net Purdy River Band, Chuck Lahr, 563-927-2457, purdyriver@gmail.com Riverside Bog Stompers, David Darnell, 218-260-6546, davestreetrod@ hotmail.com Sarah Mae & The Birkeland Boys, Wendy Birkeland, 218-624-1781, arahsay328@gmail.com Sawtooth Brothers, MJ Moravec, 507990-6456, info@sawtoothbrothers.com Shadow Grass, Katy Valine, 651-9820599, ktvaline@msn.com Singleton Street, Sherri Leyda, 763-972-2341, singletonst@yahoo.com The Stringsmiths, Chris Landstrom, 715-671-3772, chris@stringsmiths.com Timbre Junction, Karen Radford, 612623-0261, KarenJRadford@eaton.com Trackside, David Anderson, 952-4740981, renee_ballroom2@yahoo.com The Woodpicks, Joel Kezar, 218-6812148, kezarmusic@mncable.net
OLD-TIME STRINGBANDS Bob & Lynn Dixon, Lynn Dixon, 612-377-6819, dixon@visi.com Bob Bovee, 507-498-5452, bobbovee46@gmail.com The Bootlickers, Irina Rossi, rinarossi@gmail.com The Eelpout Stringers, Karl Burke, 651-784-7323, bltfolk@aol.com The Gritpickers, Rob Daves, 612-8220085, gritpickers@gmail.com Poor Benny, David Furniss, 651-6990557, david.w.furniss@uwrf.edu The Roe Family Singers, Quillan Roe, 612-599-0266, pappyroe@yahoo.com Rush River Ramblers, Eric Hatling, 715-772-4421, ehatling@gmail.com Tickwood String Band, Doug Wells, 218-736-4469, betsyanddougwells@ gmail.com The Tune Jerks, Bob Douglas, 651-7781395, rjdouglas@stthomas.edu Wild Goose Chase Cloggers, Jim Brooks, 612-419-4576, brooks@csp.edu
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T & L Schwartz & Family, Linda Schwartz, 701-659-3154, lspollanthra@ gmail.com Trinity Trio, Jay Forney, 218-681-8172, wjwforney@gmail.com Tucker’d Out, John Trelstad, 701-2120015, jdtrelstad@aol.com Wayne Hamilton, 612-508-0768, wayne@waynehamilton.com The Weasels, George Rothenberger, 612724-6911, grothenberger@edilimited.com Yellow Bellied Sapsuckers, Joe Hart, 414-439-2004, joseph_hart@frontiernet.net
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Alabaster Falls, Julie Kaiser, 218-3083131, tiedyechick40@yahoo.com Alchemical Banjo, Richard Swanson, 651-338-1349, rick@richardpswanson.com Awkward Sorrows, Robert Coleman, 612-801-4660, rob@awkwardsorrows.com The Barley Jacks with Brian Wicklund, Brian Wicklund, 651-4334564, brian@fiddlepal.com Benji Flaming, Benji Flaming, 612-3266521, mbotma@benjiflaming.com Bernie King & The Guilty Pleasures, Bernie King, 763-242-6943, bkandthegps@gmail.com Bill & Kate Isles, Bill Isles, 218-3404404, bill@billandkateisles.com Blessings Gospel Trio, Timothy Johnson, 763-464-3481, timkarin@ comcast.net Blue Yodel #9, John Whitehead, 651-641-0752, jfw@bitstream.net Cousin Dad, John Soderberg, 612-4417382, john.soderberg@gmail.com Crooked Grass, Matt Johnson, 612-4623546, nosnhojm2@yahoo.com Culver’s Jammers, Barb Carlson, 763-784-7881, Blinkbug@aol.com Curtis & Loretta, Loretta Simonet, 612781-9537, loretta@curtisandloretta.com DL Cajun Band, Doug Lohman, 612-306-3490, DougLohman@aol.com Don D Harvey & the Ultrasonic Duo, Donald Harvey, 608-781-3456, dondharvey@centurytel.net Due North, Louise Wiermaa, 218-5907654, lew3355@hotmail.com The Flemming Fold, Sandra Flemming, 952-758-7522, troynsandra@hotmail.com Four Legg Fish, Mick Garrett, 320-2791868, mick_garrett@hotmail.com The Gated Community, Sumanth Gopinath, 612-332-2006, sumanth_ gopinath@hotmail.com Greenwood Tree, Bill Cagley, 651-6369542, bcagley@comcast.net The Hacklewrappers, Mark Rubbert, 612-387-8189, mjrubbert@comcast.net Jack Klatt & The Cat Swingers, Jack Klatt, 612-270-9079, jackklatt@gmail.com John & Rose Band, John Vincent, 218-766-1925, fiddling@hotmail.com
Karen Mueller & Friends, Karen Mueller, 612-270-4740, karen@ karenmueller.com McInnis Kitchen, Susan Spencer, 218391-4735, suespencer@pondstage.com Moonlight Duo, Mary DuShane, 612-724-5341, marydushane@gmail.com The Moss Piglets, Ian Gamble, 651644-0810, themosspiglets@yahoo.com Mother Banjo, Ellen Stanley, 612-2811364, motherbanjo@gmail.com NE Triangle, Emily Wright, 612-2754701, e.writes@hotmail.com New Riverside Ramblers, Eric Mohring, 612-724-4687, info@newriversideramblers.com No Grass Limit, Sandi Millar, 763-4393515, sandi@lessonpros.com Nordic Bees, Renee Vaughan, 651-2954200, renee@nordicbees.com Now and Then, Daniel Fish, 763-7862524, radiocty@skypoint.com Pert Near Sandstone, Michael McGregor, 612-998-8647, michael@ hellobooking.com Peter Ostroushko, 612-529-2884, postroushko@visi.com Pickin’ Up Steam, Dale Martell, 612-387-0152, info@dalemartell.com Pushing Chain, Boyd Blomberg, 218-370-0910, boyd@pushingchain.com Rachel Nelson, 651-353-3370, bardlive@ usfamily.net Rosby Corner, Jeanne Marti, 763-5597552, romarti3@aol.com S R Dugan, Shawn Dugan, 952-737-7705, srdugan@gmail.com Scrapegoat Skin & Bones, Holle Brian, 612-822-6593, holleb@aol.com Sherry Minnick & Jackson Buxton, Sherry Minnick, 651-644-8682, minnicksherry@gmail.com The Skally Line, Frederick Keller, 320-245-6799, fkeller@scicable.net Sloughgrass, Soren Olesen, 218-6342800, sorenjudith@centurytel.net Split-Shot Sinkers, Chris Boone, 651-274-3054, cboone@dezinnia.com String Beans, Chick Pea & Garbonzo, Roger Cuthbertson, 612-474-2476, rojo@visi.com Switched At Birth, Rick Anderson, 651-230-2431, ricktune56@gmail.com
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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 a subscription to 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.
Friends of Minnesota Bluegrass Music Stores A to G Music, Osseo, MN, 763-420-5500 All Strings Attached, Minneapolis, MN, 763-542-9542 Blackbirds Music, Minneapolis, MN, 612-326-5745 Cadenza Music, St. Paul, MN, 651-644-3611 Christian Eggert Violins Duluth, Duluth, MN, 218-726-1970 Christian Eggert Violins Fargo, Fargo, ND, 701-280-7017 Classical Guitars Etc., Apple Valley, MN, 952-322-1310 Dave’s Guitar Shop, La Crosse, WI, 608-785-7704 Eclipse Music, West St. Paul, MN, 651-451-8878
Individual $35
Family $50
Includes Minnesota Bluegrass, events discounts for one person, and a free classified ad. Includes Minnesota Bluegrass, up to four discounted tickets per event, and a free classified ad.
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Includes Minnesota Bluegrass, advance booking information for MBOTMA events, a free classified ad, and listings in the MBOTMA member band directory in print and on our website. Includes Minnesota Bluegrass, first-class postage, events discounts, two free concert tickets, and a free classified ad. Includes Minnesota Bluegrass, first-class postage, events discounts, four free concert tickets, and a free classified ad.
Kenny’s Music, Grand Forks, ND, 701-772-8670 Kezar Music Company, Thief River Falls, MN, 218-681-2148 Main Street Music, Elk River, MN, 763-441-1753 Marguerite’s Music, Moorhead, MN, 218-233-7546 Mr. Mark Music, Anoka, MN, 763-421-5455 My Favorite Guitars, Naples, FL, 239-530-7425 Nelson Music, Erhard, MN, 409-939-3062 Piano Circle, Bloomington, MN, 952-881-6165 The Podium, Minneapolis, MN, 612-767-2800 Rhapsody Music, Mankato, MN, 507-387-2562 Rocktown Music, Waite Park, MN, 320-257-7676 Scheitel’s Music, Mankato, MN, 507-387-3881 Simply Violins, New Hope, MN, 763-535-7055 Tone Music, Owatonna, MN, 507-451-5196 Waseca Music Co., Waseca, MN, 507-835-2980
Go to minnesotabluegrass.org and select the Membership tab to join online and pay with PayPal. Or mail in your personal information and payment to: MBOTMA P.O. Box 16408 Minneapolis, MN 55416 Call 800-635-3037 or 612-285-9133 for details or if you would like to join by phone.
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October 2015
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 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.
Photo contest!
Want to win two free four-day tickets to the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival? If you took some great photos at the 2015 festival, then this is your chance to enter your best shot in our photo contest and win tickets to the 2016 festival. Anyone can enter: just submit your photo JPG to photos@ minnesotabluegrass.org by November 1, 2015. Photos can be of any aspect of the August 2015 Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival, from acts on the main stage to random pictures of jams at campsites. Only one photo will be accepted per person. Photos need to be high resolution JPGs (taken with a digital camera or high-quality smart phone with print-quality file output). All submissions will become property of MBOTMA. Festival Staff will review entries and nominate contest finalists. The finalist photos will be displayed at Harvest Jam during the Saturday banquet and dinner participants will vote on a winner. Look through your photos now and enter your best!
Supported by MBOTMA Curtis & Loretta CD Release Concerts Saturday, November 21, 2015, 2 p.m., Owatonna Arts Center, 540 W Hills Circle, Owatonna, MN. Curtis & Loretta will play from the duo’s new CD featuring all original songs about real people who have overcome overwhelming challenges in their lives. Admission $5. For more information: 507-451-0533 or http://oacarts.wix.com/oacarts. AND Sunday, November 22, 2015, 7:30 p.m., Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis. Curtis & Loretta are joined by bassist Sandy Njoes. Admission $12 advance / $15 door. For more information: 612-338-2674 or www.thecedar. org. Supported in part by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).
MBOTMA member Bob Dixon won the 2014 August festival photo contest with this photo of Pop Wagner on the El Rancho Mañana mainstage.
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Coming Up Venue abbreviations 318: The 318 Café, 318 Water Street, Excelsior, 952-401-7902, www.three-eighteen.com 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, www.creekhouseconcerts.com, 651-633-5353. MUST call and reserve for these events. 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 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
To post gigs and events to this calendar, request the link to our online submission form to editor@minnesotabluegrass.org
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS October 3 Big Island Rendezvous, Dick Kimmel and Adam Granger, Curtis & Loretta, Wild Goose Chase Cloggers, & more, Big Island Rendezvous, Albert Lea, MN, www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org
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October 1— Thursday • Bill Giese, AST, 9pm • Dick Kimmel, Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm, 41142 160th St, Waseca, MN, 5:45pm • Eelpout Singers, Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St N, Hugo, MN, 6:30pm • Nordic Bees, Norsk Høstfest, 9am, 3pm, 5pm
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Gloryland Gospel Band, Wayzata Free Church 705 CR 101 N, Plymouth. Benefits Christ for People, a special needs organization for young folks. Donation to the organization is appreciated. 7pm
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett and Songwriter’s Hall of Fame inductee John Hiatt team up for an intimate unplugged session. State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 800-982-2787, 8pm
• Pushing Chain with Kim and Quillan Roe, 318, 8pm
• Nordic Bees, Norsk Høstfest, 9am, 3pm, 5pm • Pieta Brown with Bo Ramsey, ZUM, 7:30pm • Pushing Chain, Leo & Leona’s Tavern and Dance Hall, W1436 State Road 33, Bangor, WI, 7pm • Ray Bonneville, Grassroots Concerts, Livewell NightClub 5459 Cty Rd 18, Nisswa, MN, 7:30pm
October 2— Friday
• Almighty American + Nolan John, AST, 9pm • Chris Trapper, 318, 8pm • Monroe Crossing, MN Lymphoma & Leukemia Society Dinner Concert, Northern Lights Casino, 6800 Y Frontage Rd NW, Walker, MN, 7pm
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October 3— Saturday • 3 Dillman’s, 318 • APHC, FITZ, 4:45 pm • Barley Jacks, Music in the Park, 9180 Riley Lake Blvd, Eden Prairie MN, 2pm • Dick Kimmel and Adam Granger, Curtis & Loretta, Wild Goose Chase Cloggers, & more, Big Island Rendezvous, Albert Lea, MN, www. bigislandfestivalandbbq.org • Greenwood Tree, Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Rd, White Bear Lake, 651-644-9959, 1pm • Nordic Bees, Norsk Høstfest, 9am, 3pm, 5pm • Okee Dokee Brothers, SHL, 2pm • Pushing Chain, Castle Danger Brewery, 17 7th St, Two Harbors, MN, 2pm • Ray Bonneville, AST, 9pm
October 4—Sunday
• Kindred, Renaissance Festival, 12364 Chestnut Blvd. Shakopee, MN, 7pm • King Wilkies Dream, AST, 8pm • One Ukulele, Kingfield Farmers Market, 10am • Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons, AST, 10am
October 6—Tuesday
• Gloryland Gospel Band, Wayzata Free Church 705 CR 101 N, Plymouth. Benefits Christ for People, a special needs organization for young folks. Donation to the organization is appreciated. 7pm • Jugg Sluggers, Riverview Cafe, 3747 Minnehaha Ave S, Mpls, 7pm
October 7—Wednesday
• Jason Roberts & Friends + Ben Miller, AST, 9pm
October 8—Thursday
• Bob & Lynn Dixon, The Tiny Diner, 1024 E 38th St, Mpls, 612-767-3322, 5pm • Celtic showcase with Paul Garding, UMC, Suggested cover $5, 7pm • Pushing Chain, ROCK, 7pm
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October 10—Saturday
• APHC with guest hosts Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, and Aoife O’Donovan, FITZ, 4:45pm • Byrne and Kelly with Old Desert Road, CED, 7pm, $36 advance/$46 door, 7pm • John Gorka, Arrowhead Center for the Arts, 51 W 5th St, Grand Marais, MN, 7:30pm • Monroe Crossing, Historic Opera House of Independence, 23688 Adams St, Independence WI, 7pm • Mustard’s Retreat, CrH, 7pm • No Grass Limit, DUL, 8pm • The Sudden Lovelys, OAK, 8pm • Uke Fest: Night Two, AST, 8pm
October 11—Sunday
• Bob & Lynn Dixon, Kingfield Farmers Market, 4310 Nicollet Ave. S, Mpls, 612-207-7893, 10am • Jake Shimabukuro, FITZ, 8pm, Presented by CED • Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons, AST, 10am
October 12—Monday
• New Riverside Ramblers, EAG, 7:30pm
October 13—Tuesday
• Dick Kimmel, Ridgeway on German, 715 S German St, New Ulm, MN, 1:30pm • Jugg Sluggers, Riverview Cafe, 3747 Minnehaha Ave S, Mpls, 7pm
October 14—Wednesday
• Charlie Parr, Pioneer Place on 5th Theater, 22 5th Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 7:30pm • Jason Roberts & Friends + Ben Miller, AST, 9pm • Steel Wheels with Barley Jacks, CED, $18 advance / $20 door, 7:30pm
October 15—Thursday
• Lonesome Dan Kase, Dbr, 7:30pm • Wilkinson James, AST, 9pm
October 16—Friday
• Daddy Squeeze Band, DUL, 8pm • High 48’s, St. Croix Art Barn, 1040 Oakridge Dr, Osceola, WI, 7pm • Mark Kreitzer + Dan Newton, DUL, 8pm
• Michael Johnson, Chatfield Center for the Arts, 405 Main St S, Chatfield, MN, 7:30pm • Monroe Crossing, Community Bluegrass and Gospel Concert, Parkview United Church of Christ, 3737 Bellaire Ave, White Bear Lake, MN, 7pm • Pert Near Sandstone with Yonder Mountain String Band, Ozark, AR, Phases of the Moon Festival • Pushing Chain, Bluefin Grille, 7192 MN-61, Tofte, MN, 9pm
October 17—Saturday
• Blue Groove Bluegrass, Minnetonka Orchards, 6530 County Rd 26,Minnetrista, MN, 12pm • Bob & Lynn Dixon, Midtown Farmers Market, Midtown Farmers Market, Lake St E & 22nd Ave S, Mpls, 11am • Cousin Dad, DUL, 8pm • Dick Kimmel, Washington County Library, 8595 Central Park Pl, Woodbury MN, Creepin’ Critters Program, 10:30am • King Wilke’s Dream, UMC, 7pm • Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt, State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave, Mpls, 800-982-2787, 8pm • Monroe Crossing, Pepitos Parkway Theater, 4814 Chicago Ave S, Mpls, 8pm • Mother Banjo, OAK, 8pm • Pushing Chain with Dan Newton, HOB, 7:30pm • Singelton Street, Apple Jack Orchards
October 18—Sunday
• Brian Peterson, King Field Market, 4310 Nicollet Ave, Mpls, 10am • Greenwood Tree, Exceptional Weddings Bridal Fair, Prom Center, Woodbury, MN, 12pm • Monroe Crossing, Braham Event Center, 655 8th St SW, Braham, MN, 4pm • Pushing Chain, Icehouse Brunch, 2528 Nicollet Ave, Mpls, 11am • Pushing Chain, Sun Dog Farm Concerts, 3826 Independence Rd, Loretto, MN, 5pm • Steel Drivers with Crow Call, CED, 7:30pm, $20 advance / $25 door • Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons, AST, 11am
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• High 48’s, First Lutheran Church, 15 East Sawyer St, Rice Lake, WI, 715-234-7505 • The Klezmatics, Orchestra Hall, 8pm • Mark Kreitzer, Tavern of Northfield, Northfield, MN, 8pm • Mustard’s Retreat, ZUM, 7:30pm
• Pushing Chain, Oktoberfest @ Excelsior Brewing, 421 3rd St, Excelsior, MN, 8pm • The Sawtooth Brothers, DUL, 8pm • Uke Fest: Night One, AST, 8pm
October 20—Tuesday
October 25—Sunday
November 5—Thursday
• Bill Cagley, Dbr, 7:30pm • Jugg Sluggers, Riverview Cafe, 3747 Minnehaha Ave S, Mpls, 7pm
• Arlo Guthrie, Orchestra Hall, 7:30pm • Bob & Lynn Dixon, Kingfield Farmers Market, 4310 Nicollet Ave S, Mpls, 9am • Gloryland Gospel Band, Minnewashta Church, 26710 West 62nd St, Shorewood, celebrating Pastor Harlan’s last service at this church, 10am • Pushing Chain, Millnar Heritage Winery, 32045 State Hwy 15, Kimball, MN, 2pm • Suzy Bogguss, ZUM, 7pm • Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons, AST, 11am
• Pushing Chain, Barking Spider Tavern, 11310 Juniper Rd, Cleveland, OH
• Jugg Sluggers, Riverview Cafe, 3747 Minnehaha Ave S, Mpls, 7pm • Tall Heights, AST, 8pm
November 13—Friday
October 21—Wednesday
• Dan Rumsey, Dbr, 7:30pm • Jason Roberts & Friends + Ben Miller, AST, 9pm • Pushing Chain, Bent Paddle Taproom, 1912 W. Michigan St, Duluth, 6pm
October 22—Thursday
• Blue Stratum, UMC, 7pm • Lonnie Knight, Dbr, 7:30pm • Pert Near Sandstone, McMillian Memorial Library, Wisconsin Rapids, WI • Tall Heights, AST, 9pm
October 23—Friday
• Barley Jacks, Old Shafer Creamery and Event Center, 30215 Redwing Ave, Shafer, MN, 8pm • Charlie Parr, The Landmark Center, 75 5th St, St. Paul, 8pm • Pert Near Sandstone, High Noon Saloon, Madison, WI • Pushing Chain, Castle Danger Brewery, 17 7th St, Two Harbors, MN, 7pm • Sans Souci, DUL, 8pm • Willy Porter, ZUM, 7:30pm
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October 24—Saturday
• Arlo Guthrie, Alice’s Restaurant’s 50th Anniversary Tour, SHL, 8pm • Barley Jacks, Takin’ Time, 4529 128th St NW, Clearwater, MN, 6:30pm • Charlie Parr, Paramount Theater, 125 4th Ave NE, Austin, MN, 7:30pm • Cosy Sheridan, CrH, 7pm • Dan Newton, Hardy Center, 430 NW 8th Ave, Cambridge, MN, $15/$25, 7:30pm • Eisner’s Klezmorim, UMC, 7pm • Monroe Crossing, The Dwelling Place Shelter Fall Gala, Earle Brown Conference Center, 6155 Earle Brown Dr, Brooklyn Center, MN, 6pm • Pushing Chain, Millnar Heritage Winery, 32045 State Hwy 15, Kimball, MN, 2pm • Sarah Morris, OAK, 8pm • Singleton Street, Schram Vineyards, 8785 Airport Rd, Waconia, MN, 2pm • The Porchlights, Contented Cow, 7pm • The Tommy Bentz Band, DUL, 8pm • Willy Porter, DAK, 7pm & 9pm
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October 27—Tuesday
October 28—Wednesday
• Anelia Anderson, UMC, 7pm • Barley Jacks, Vieux Carre, 480 St Peter St, St. Paul, 8pm • Jason Roberts & Friends + Ben Miller, AST, 9pm
November 6—Friday
• Pushing Chain with Kiss Me Deadly and Vanity Crash, Shakers Tavern, 2350 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH
November 10—Tuesday
• David Grier, house concert, Duluth
November 11—Wednesday
• Special Consensus with David Grier, Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave, Faribault, MN, 7:30pm
November 12—Thursday
• David Grier, Recovery Bike Shop, Mpls • David Grier, CrH
November 14—Saturday • Bob Bovee, Omaha Folksong Society, house concert, 402-320-7597, 7:30pm • David Grier, house concert, LaCrosse, WI • Tangled roots, DUL, 8pm
October 29—Thursday
• Greenwood Tree, UMC, 7pm
October 30—Friday
• Arlo Guthrie, Alice’s Restaurant’s 50th Anniversary Tour, Paramount Theater, 913 W St Germain St, St. Cloud, MN, 320-259-5463, 7:30pm • Barley Jacks, Juniors Bar & Restaurant, 414 So Main St, River Falls, WI, 8pm • Pushing Chain, GKb, 8pm
November 1—Sunday
• Bill Staines, CrH, 7pm • Bob Bovee, Here’s to the Roots, The Dubliner, Kansas City, MO, 4pm • Gloryland Gospel Band, Prairie Lutheran Church 11000 Blossom Rd, Eden Prairie, Singing at church service & short concert between services. Prairie Lutheran Church, 9am & 11am • Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons, AST, 11am
November 2—Monday
• Bob Bovee, Olathe Public Library, Olathe, KS, 6:30pm • The Milk Carton Kids with The Goodbye Girls, FITZ, 8pm
November 4—Wednesday
• Pushing Chain, Phyllis’ Musical Inn, 1800 West Division St, Chicago, IL, 10:30pm
October 2015
Wegen’s Guitar Picks Ž
6625 Penn Ave. S. Richfield, MN 55423 (612) 861-3308
www.homesteadpickinparlor.com folkmuse@aol.com and you can find us on Facebook
October 2015
In his search for new markets, Michel some years ago took on the design of the lowly pick. The results have been phenomenal. Wegen Picks endanger no animal species, and they are a fraction of the price of the illegal picks that do. We have eight models for guitar and mandolin on hand in a variety of thicknesses. Try one out on your next visit.
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Making the world safe for discerning fans of Traditional Music since 1979
Michel Wegen is a recognized Dutch model maker using sculpting and airbrush art techniques to meet the needs of clients such as theme parks, ad agencies and museums.
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Tony Trischka with his Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star banjo
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October 2015
On the road in October 2015 Friday, October 2, 2015 Saturday, October 3, 2015 Saturday, October 10, 2015 Friday, October 16, 2015 Saturday, October 17, 2015 Sunday, October 18, 2015 Saturday, October 24, 2015
MN Lymphoma & Leukemia Society Benefit Dinner Concert Northern Lights Casino, 6800 Y Frontage Road NW
Walker, MN
Private Party
St. Cloud, MN
The Historic Opera House of Independence 23688 Adams Street
Independence, WI
715-985-3316
Community Bluegrass & Gospel Concert Parkview United Church of Christ 3737 Bellaire Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN
651-429-3346
Pepito’s Parkway Theater 4814 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
612-822-3030
4:00 pm
Braham Event Center 655 8th Street SW
Braham, MN
320-396-3177
6:00 pm
The Dwelling Place Shelter Fall Gala Earle Brown Conference Center 6155 Earle Brown Drive
Brooklyn Center, MN
651-221-0405
7:00 Dinner, 8:00 Show n/a 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm
“Because you asked ”
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Go to www.MonroeCrossing.com for detailed information on all our concerts! Booking: Art Blackburn, 844-monroeX or 763-213-1349, art@monroecrossing.com
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The Harvest Jam Acoustic Music Experience returns to the Marriott Minneapolis West Hotel, November 20–22. See the ad on page 4 and find out how you can enter the Race for a Place, page 5. Photo: Steve Chollar