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Every Thursday Night 7:00-8:30 The ever popular Irish Ceili @ The Knights of Saint Casimer Society ( better known as " The 6th St. Hall") 649 6th St. N.W., Grand Rapids, MI.
How to find us: 131 to the Leonard St. exit, West on Leonard to Alpine Ave., South (left) on Alpine to 6th St., East (left) on 6th 3 blocks and the parking lot is on your left. Come and join us for an evening of dance. Picture two opposing rows of dancers, as in the Virginia Reel, and you have an idea of what's going on. Dances are also taught in squares and circles. This is a very "novice friendly" dance with the core members helping to teach the steps, and the caller walking everyone through the dance. Children and Grandparents are welcome, and there is no smoking or alcohol in the room. Becca Shilt plays the guitar, Bruce Mason is on the flute and pennywhistle, and I plays the fiddle. For more info contact Mike McGuire at 616-735-1891, or Bruce at 616-785-3208, or bruce@hawksandowls.com |
************************************************** Wildlife Rehabilitation Center's Fundraising Auction held at The All Purpose Building at the entrance to John Ball Park Zoo February 24th 5-8pm Gopherwood Music Society Fundraiser Cadilac, MI March 6th Details TBA Ann Arbor Contra Dance Saturday, April 3rd The Dance is held from 8-11pm. Admission is: $5 for Students, $8 for AACTMAD members, and $9 for all others. The dance is held at the Pittsfield Grange Hall, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor 48103. Our friend Peter Baker will be calling the dance. click here for a map and driving directions Southern Tour TBA April 9-18 Grand River Folk Art Society GRAFS "End of Season Spring Dance" May 3rd 5:00 Pot Luck dance afterward Johnson Park on the Grand River Grandville, MI. I-196 west to the Grandville exit (on the left side of the highway). Turn right at the bottom of the exit and cross over the Grand. The entrance is on the right, after you pass Butterworth St. The BIG dance, great food, exceptional company, and a May Pole has been known to raise. We'll be doing the bangin' and sawin'. Schuler Books and Music Friday, May 14th 2660 28th Street Grand Rapids 7-9pm In the studio. Remember, there's great food and beverages in their Cafe! Port Oneida Festival May 21st I'll be playing fiddle with the band Lake Effect Details TBA East Lansing Art Fair May 23rd I'll be playing fiddle with the band Lake Effect Details TBA
Wheatland Traditional Arts Weekend May 28-30 I'll be teaching Flatpicked Guitar and Fiddle Tunes for Contra Dances
Reed City Concert Series
Concert in Rambadt Park
June 12th 7-9pm
Free!
This is such a great little amphitheater! The stage is nestled in amongst large mature trees, each looking down and spreading their branches/leaves in a cool canopy.
131 to the Reed City exit. Turn right/East for the length of a bow shot and you'll see a McDonald's on your right. That's 220th street.Turn right there, and immediately turn left onto N. Park Street in front of the McDonald's. Follow that as it turns into Howard Street, and keep an eye out for the Park on your left. There are Mosquitoes, be prepared.
Music On the River Mecosta, MI new date tba Private Wedding in Okemos August 1st Grin Fest August 27-29 9pm Friday night A private friend of a friend, weekend long music festival with the best food and a great stage Zellie's Opry House October 30th 7-9pm 230 Edgerton Howard City, MI 49329 This is a very cool old church. Check out the website. http://www.zelliesopryhouse.com/ Grand River Folk Art Society November 13th 8-10pm at the Wealth Theatre Annex 1110 Wealthy Ave S.E. Grand Rapids
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Quackgrass Stringband/Costabella Cloggers Reunion at the Gladys Wernette Building Feb. 13, 2pm till the wee hours Potluck/Music
Loring Janes Benefit 7211 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, MI We will be helping facilitae a jam session at 12pm, and I'll be teaching a flatpicked Guitar workshop at 1pm. Loring has been diagnosed with brain cancer, and like most musicians, has little or no insurance. He has been a mainstay in the folk music scene since the 60's, and was a founder on the Kzoo Folklife Society. The Grand River Folk Art Society 4th Friday Contra Dance Friday, January 22nd 7-10:30 pm hosted at the historic St. Adelbertus Casino and Aid Society otherwise known as the 5th Street Hall West Side, Grand Rapids on the corner of 5th and Davis Lapsitters hugged, fussed over, and welcomed free all others $6 at the door please no smokin', no drinkin' 'shine "up the stairs" I'll have some members, and alumni, of Hawks and Owls string band there as a core band, and anyone of any level of expertise with a string band related instrument that wants to join us is welcome. There will be tune chord handouts available for the fiddle tunes we'll play, and any questions answered. For those melody players wanting to learn some new tunes, bring that small recorder and take 'em home.
***To get there*** US 131 North to the Leonard St. exit, turn Left/West onto Leonard St. to Alpine Ave. Left/South to 5th St. Left/East on 5th to Davis St. and the Hall is on the corner. or look at the map: http://www.grfolkarts.org/stadalbertsmap.htm The Timbers Restarant Cadilac, MI 5535 Hywy 115 Sunday, January 17th, 7-9pm I'll be backing up fiddler Bob Bernard along with Frank Youngman, Bob Sadler Come out for some fine fiddle music, tunes and old songs The Grand River Folk Art Society 1st Friday Contra Dance Friday, February 5th 7-10:30 pm hosted at the historic St. Adelbertus Casino and Aid Society otherwise known as the 5th Street Hall West Side, Grand Rapids on the corner of 5th and Davis Lapsitters hugged, fussed over, and welcomed free *all others $6 at the door please* no smokin', no drinkin' 'shine up the stairs This is a Hawks and Owls band members Show/Contra Dance
***To get there*** US 131 North to the Leonard St. exit, turn Left/West onto Leonard St. to Alpine Ave. Left/South to 5th St. Left/East on 5th to Davis St. and the Hall is on the corner. or look at the map: http://www.grfolkarts.org/stadalbertsmap.htm **Wheatland Music Organization Fundraiser** "Hair of the Dog" Saturday, January 2nd at Founder's Brewery 2pm-1:30am A day of Music and Dance We are raising funds to build a large addition to the Wheatland Dance Pavilion, which has served it's purpose in attracting more folks than it can now hold. We have a stellar line-up for your listening pleasure, and 3 types of Dances as well. AnDro, Blue Water Ramblers, Ralston, Rhythm Billies, Rachael Davis, Seth Bernard and May Erlewine, Hawks and Owls/Contra Dance, Jive At Five/Swing Dance, K.Jones and the Benzie Playboys/Cajun Dance. Don't miss it! $5 at the door to get in. $15 suggested donation will get you a raffle ticket for 2010 wheatland tickets! The Baked Bean 103 S. Main St. Lake City, Mi. Thursday, December 10th 6-9pm Northeast of Cadillac on Hywy 55 **BOB BERNARD'S BIRTHDAY!!** Join us, as Bob, Seth Bernard, May Erlewine, Bob Saddler, and myself offer up some timeless fiddle tunes, stories, and good cheer to the folks at this fine establishment. Fallasburg Christmas at the old Schoolhouse Saturday, December 12th 6-9pm North of Lowell on Lincoln Lake Rd 5 miles. Turn onto Fallasburg Park Road, and follow it to the Y at Covered Bridge Road. Cross the 19th century Covered Bridge (slowly at walk speed), and head up the hill to the old Schoolhouse. Bill VanVugt, Becca Lynn, Susan Fawcett, and I will be playing old Christmas Carols, and throwin' down on old time fiddle tunes. There's food and drink, Potluck mind you, and they're accepting $10 donations for the Fallasburg Historical Society. Help keep this historic, one of a kind village alive. It's the only authentic early 19th century village in michigan!
Bioneers with Lake Effect Band Milliken Auditorim Details TBA Friday, October 16 Harvest Gathering at the Earthwork Farm Lake City, MI September 18,19,20 show times to be announced http://www.roughdraftdesigns.com/harvestgathering/ Wheatland Music Festival http://www.wheatlandmusic.org/home.asp Remus, MI September 11-13 I'll be fiddling for the Family Dance on Friday night with Rick Thum from Eureka, MO, on hammered dulcimer. Becca'll be throwin' down on rhythm guitar, and Kathy Gordon from Columbia, MO will hold the bottom down on bass. Saturday and Sunday I'll be teaching Guitar Flaticking for old time fiddle tunes, up at the workshop tents. TAB handouts, and bring a tape recorder. Harvest Gathering Earthwork Music Farm http://www.earthworkmusic.com/ September 18-20 We'll be performing, might have a Contra Dance, will play till the sun comes up, will have a great time visiting with old and new friends. GrinFest Howard City RSVP Only! ph. 321-937-4592 by invitation or if you're a friend of a friend August 28-30 BIG PIG ROAST We play Saturday night! 18408 M-46 $40 Farmfest August 14-16 We'll be playing for 3 Contra Dances throughout the weekend. Crystal Mountain Legacy Art Park August 7 Thompsonville, MI I'm playing fiddle with the band Lake Effect for directions and more info: http://www.crystalmountain.com/summer/artpark Dunegrass Music Festival July 30, August 1-2 We'll be performing on stage, hosting an old time Contra Dance with Peter Baker from Ann Arbor as Caller, and I'll be teaching a mandolin and flatpicked guitar workshops. Check the schedule for details. Lowell Area Arts Council http://www.lowellartscouncil.org/ July 25th Fundraiser at the Lowell Showboat on the Flat River Reed City Concert in the Park At the Bandshell July 18th 7-9 pm bring the bug spray Grand Rapids Symphony Picnic Pops Series on July 16th and 17th we will be opening for the Symphony located at Cannonsburg Ski Area 6800 Cannonsburg Road 5:30-7pm blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets on the hill. http://www.grsymphony.org/events/concerts/50s-dance-party/www.hawksandowls.com
Crystal Mountan Legacy Art Park at Crystal Mountain I'm fiddling with the band Lake Effect Thompsonville, MI http://www.crystalmountain.com/summer/artpark July 10th A cool walk in the woods, which are full of sculptures, brings you to a unique acoustic stage set in the woods.
Earthwork Music's Family Weekend at the Earthwork farm. June 26,27,28 7 miles East of Lake City on Hywy 55 North on 7 mile Road We'll be playing for the Family Dance on Friday in the cool Barn. Private Meet and Greet for new clients formerly Applause Catering, now Canteen Services (Tiggs Dining Services) June 24th The Grand Rapids Water Festival June 20th 12-9pm hosted by Hawks and Owls stringband, Earthwork Music the West Michigan Environmental Action Council Sustainable Research Group A day of great bands, Speakers discussing Water Quality issues, Kids Activities area, Earth friendly vendors with great for sale goods, healthy food, Tablers with lot of information on all Water Issues, opportunities for you to engage and be a part of the solution Gopherwood Music Society Cadillac, MI concert at Cooley School
May 9th I'll be playing with the band Lake Effect Wheatland Traditional Arts Weekend Remus, MI May 22,23,24 Ahh, the start of Summer. I'll be teaching an Old Time Fiddle workshop, as well as Fiddle Tunes for Flatpicked Guitar. http://www.wheatlandmusic.org/home.asp Utopean Marketplace Montague, MI 49437 June 7th 2-4pm http://www.utopianmarketplace.com/retailer/store_templates/shell_id_ 1.asp?storeID=350FFACD383B4E2B9033D08129950DA1
Hospice Fundraiser Greenville Earth Day Festival Marquette Water Festival Fretboard Festival Neil Young Tribute Private House Concert The Rosebud Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Fundraiser The Grand River Folk Art Society Bear Creek Water Festival The Grand Rapids Water Festival Fundraiser
Wealthy Theatre 1130 Wealthy St. S.E Friday February 13th Doors open at 6pm, show at 7pm Info Tables, Cool Vendors, Cash Bar This event is designed to draw people from diverse communities and regions. They will come for the world-class entertainment. But they will leave with information and getting connected to actual campaigns working to protect our Great Lakes and other precious resources. Funds raised during the show will go towards keeping the next GR Water Festival on June 20, 2009, free to the public. Wheatland Music Organization The Kids Food Basket Benefit
JW Marriot Hotel February 6th Yellow Barn Fallasburg Winter Fundraiser
Sat., Dec. 13th $10 Wine and Hot Food Buffet 6pm--till the Owls roost Big Bonfire at 8pm a crisp night with bright stars Hot Cider a Family friendly gathering http://www.fallasburg.org/ We will be joined by longtime friend and original Hawks and Owls;guitarist Bill VanVugt. We'll start the music at 6pm in the old Fallass home, built in 1837, on Covered Bridge Road. To get there: Take Hudson Street to the;North at the traffic signal in the center of Lowell. Hudson Street turns into Lincoln Lake Rd. when you leave the city limits. About; 4 miles of driving will bring you to Fallasburg Park Road (look for the Fallasburg Park sign preceding the road). Turn right and follow for about a mile till you come to sort of a fork in the road. Veer to the right onto Covered Bridge Road, so that you're heading to the top of the park, and follow the road. You'll come to the Covered Bridge http://my.net-link.net/~michaelf/fallsbrg.htm ($5 fine for driving or riding faster than a walk), be gentle as you cross her as she's very old (1871),and as you head up the hill you will see John Fallass's home on the left. There'll be cars and pickup trucks parked about the yard and the adjoining field, and fiddle music emanating from John's old home (contented Ghosts, happy Spirits). WYCE's Fall Fund Drive Fricano's Pizza Rockford Fiddle Fest
1st Annual West Michigan Fiddle Competition
October 4th 9am Junior Division Registration $PRIZE MONEY$ Contra Dance to follow at 7pm!! Hosted by: The Rockford Chamber of Commerce & Hawks and Owls string band Elderly Instruments
Concert in the Mandolin Room
October 10
5-6pm 1100 N. Washington Lansing, MI 48906 USA http://www.elderly.com/events/calendar.htm Wow, what an honor to play at this Mecca of Music! Flatpicking Workshop at Elderly Instruments Oct 11th 12-2pm I'll be teaching fiddle tunes for flatpicked guitar with TAB handouts. The TAB will be fully explained, and tape recorders are highly recomended. Or, you could also purchase my instructional DVD, and get three tunes for $20. The TAB is included, and it's filmed with a split screen right/left hand view, so there's no guessing what's going on. Reed City Music Series Aug.-23rd 7-9:30pm at the Park Lake Effect Music Festival Sunday, August 24th Noon - 6:00 PM Bostwick Lake Church (LAWN) 7979 Belding Road NE, Rockford, Michigan 49341 http://www.myspace.com/lakeeffectmusicfestival FIVE ACTS: One afternoon! From Blues to Rock to Jazz and more!! LAKE EFFECT features a non-stop smorgasbord of regional favorites 12:00 PM HAWKS AND OWLS 1:00 PM DREW NELSON 2:15 PM EDYE EVANS HYDE 3:30 PM BLESS YOU BOYS 4:45 PM ROOT DOCTOR **$10.00 per Person** Chrysler Arts, Eats, and Beats August 29th 2008 Pontiac, MI 11th Annual Michigans largest 4 day festival
Thumbfest Aug 29-31 Lexington, MI just North of Port Sheldon A whole town festival on the Shores of Lake Huron We're on the Village Green Stage, Saturday, from 12-1:15. later in the day... *in the Lion's Club Hall* Contra Dance on Saturday with Hawks and Owls Peter Baker calling the Contras 4:30-5:45 Calvin College Private banquet on the lawn Sept. 2nd Wheatland Music Festival
Sept.-5,6,7, 08 I'll be teaching Guitar Flatpicking workshops and fiddling for Friday's Family Dance with St.Louis, MO's Rick Thum. Seth and Daisy May's Harvest Gathering Sept. 19-21
Lake City at the Earthwork Farm for more info http://www.roughdraftdesigns.com/harvestgathering/ Fallasburg Park Fine Arts Festival Saturday, Sept. 27th 11AM
The art is juried, all high quality, and this offers the perfect chance for Christmas shopping. The Park itself is beautiful, with a great playground right beside the festival, for those kids with extra energy. There's close access to the Flat
River, and the worlds most famous "craw-dad catching"
creek. I think I like this festival more than any I've ever
attended or performed at. Maybe it's cause I'm from
Lowell, and have been at this shindig since its
beginning in the early 70's.
North from Lowell on Hudson St. (main stop light and it turns into Lincoln Lake Rd.) Approx. 4 miles to the
Fallasburg Park sign at Fallasburg Park Rd. Follow it to
the park.
See you there.
Wedding a privately splendid occasion with a Contra Dance to boot Aug, 2nd 2008 Charlton Park Hastings, MI July 27th 2008 7-10pm Detroit Institute of Arts http://www.dia.org/calendar/friday_nights/item.asp?webitemid=1530 July 25th showtime tba We'll be playing in the Diego Rivera Room, amongst all his beautiful murals. Founder's Brewery Grandville Ave. Grand Rapids, MI July 24th 10-11:30pm Grand Rapids Water Festival!! http://www.grandrapidswaterfestival.org June 28th Riverside Park Grand Rapids 11am-10pm Wedding Private June 22nd Earthwork Family Festival June 20th We'll be playing for the Dance with a few songs sprinkled in. http://earthworkmusic.com/FAMILY08.html Calvin College a private banquet on the lawn June 16th NorEast'r Festival http://www.noreastr.net/performers.html June 13-15 We'll be playing that fine old time music Saturday on the Main Stage from 11am-12. Also on Saturday-the Parlor Stage from
4:50-5:35pm, and on Sunday at the Parlor Stage from 2-2:45pm. Saturday night at 10pm, something new at the festival. Ann Arbor's Peter Baker, one of the best Callers in the state, will be leading the
dance. Hang on to your hat!! for Flatpicked Guitar, the same format that I do for the Wheatland Music Festival. There will be Tablature handouts, and you'll leave being able to flatpick a fiddle tune.
Bring a tape recorder and
catch the whole thing.
Wheatland Traditional Arts Weekend May 23-25 I'll be teaching Flatpicking Guitar, and Fiddle for Contra Dances Wedding private May 10th Contra Dance the Grand River Folk Art Society held at Johnson Park Grandville, MI May 3rd 5-10:30pm Pot luck dinner Maypole Ceremony bring the kids and the grandfolks! Lincoln School Friday, May 2nd 12:40-1:30 in the Gym School festival time, and we're playing string band music for the kids! The BREAK ROOM 1359 Plainfield Friday, May 2nd 9-10pm I'll be playing with Winter Sessions opening for: the Ultraviolet Hippopottomas Bear Creek Water Festival Townsend Park April 26th 9-11am festival runs from 8-12am
Kids Food Basket Fundraiser April 22nd Noto's Old World Dining 6600 28th Street SE The Hideout Microbrewery Lamberton Lake Ave. fiddling for "Winter Sessions" 10-12:30pm Joe Sherry's Glass Studio Williams and Division 7-?pm 4-19-08 WYCE 88.1 FM Live on air Fund Drive 4-6-08 6-8pm Grand River Folk Art Society Contra Dance Grace Bible College 4-3-08 7-10:30pm CD Release Party!! One Trick Pony 3-23-08 5-8:30pm Date Your Mate Night a private party at a local church 3-15-08 I'm fiddling and mandoing on "Lake Effects" new CD with Tiyi and Bunce, Rachael Davis, Lauran Bittenger, Zack and Ezra Bunce, and Seth Bernard and Daisy May March 7,8,9 Private Volunteer Appreciation Party and Contra Dance I.C.C.F. Feb. 8th The Bob Fat Tuesday Celebration 4-7pm Feb 5th Down in the Voodoo Lounge We'll be warming em up for Buckwheat Zydeco The Water Festival Fundraiser at the historic Wealthy Street Theater Jan 5th 2008 doors open at 6pm, show at 7 Hawks and Owls Rachael Davis Seth Bernard and Daisy May Old Town Pub Ann Arbor Jan 1st 6-11pm A tribute to Towns VanZandt and Hank Sr. both who died in New Years Day Chris Buhalis and Bruce Ling Founders Brewery Grandville Ave. 10pm showtime we're rockin' Fallasburg Historical Society Christmas at the Schoolhouse North of Lowell at Fallasburg Park 6-9pm old fashioned potluck bonfire Fricano's Pizza Nov.12, 2007 5808 Alpine N.W. 5:30-8:30pm A very cool, high energy Contra Dance at a private location in an old dance hall above a certain book store right across from the U of M campus Nov. 19th thanks Shaun!! The Ark Ann Arbor, MI Nov. 20th 2007 a fundraiser for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters with: Seth and Daisy May, Chris Buhalis, and Josh Davis (Steppin' In It). http://www.michiganlcv.org/events.htm#Upcoming Rockford Harvest Festival Rockford, MI Oct. 6 4-6pm in the pavillion at Squire Street Square Old Time Contra Dance and musical performance dance caller to teach! Blandford Nature Center Harvest Festival Oct. 7 2pm-3pm
1715 Hillburn Ave., NW. Grand
Rapids, MI. (616) 453-6192 ...
Wheatland Music Festival Remus, MI Sept. 7,8,9--2007 http://www.wheatlandmusic.org/home.asp Urban Institute for Contempory Arts Sept. 13 Private Party at the Mansion for Donors and their Guests Harvest Festival Lake City, MI Sept. 14,15,16 http://www.earthworkmusic.com/index.html Fallasburg Fall Festival Sept. 22 North of Lowell, MI at Fallasburg Park Schuller's Books and Music Sept. 29 8pm-10pm Alpine Ave. Store Grand Rapids Race for the Cure Sept 29, 2007 Morning Performing at the start of the course and at the end Grand Village Mall Grandville, MI Support Breast Cancer awareness Private Party on the Muskegon River part of WYCE's fundraiser "Auction a Band" July 7th FarmFest Johannesburg MI http://www.farmhousemusic.org/tickets.html August 10th,11,12 2007 Shorts Brewery July 4th 121 N. Bridge St. Bellaire MI. We're playng a short concert, then a throw down, kick the rug back and crow like a Rooster, Contra Dance with Northern Michigan dance caller Dan Gorno, the greatest! Come on out. 8-12pm Earthwork Family Weekend July 6 2007 Lake City http://drewhoward.com/ew/FAMILY07.html
http://drewhoward.com/ew/FAMILY07.html THE WATER FESTIVAL June 16th 2007 Hey! This is our baby, and we're going to have a blast! RIVER SIDE PARK Grand Rapids, MI There will be thousands of folks here. Checkout the site Camp Blodgett June 20th, 2007 Music to watch the Sunset by For over 85 years, Camp Blodgett has been serving young people in Kent County with superior programs. From exhilarating summer camp adventures and enriching "Camp Blodgett Club" after-school programs to our new "Young Leaders" youth council, Camp Blodgett provides the expertise and inspiration to bring out the best in great kids all year long! From Grand Rapids:
Frenz Coffee House 8 East Bridge St. Rockford, MI 7-8pm Wheatland Traditional Arts Weekend Remus, MI May 25, 26, 27 I'm teaching Fiddle Tunes For Contra Dances and Flatpicked Fiddle Tunes For Guitar In the Recording Studio at Mackinaw Harvest Music Group to record the 1st Hawks and Owls CD May 30-31 Reed City Concert Series Music Shelter by the River 7-9pm June 9th
Busses on the Beach Fund Raiser for the Phoenix Burn Center Grand Rogue Campgrounds 6400 West River Dr. Belmont, MI. May 18, 2007 8--10:30pm Grand River Folk Art SocietySpring Fling May 5th, 2007 5-11pm This is last big Contra Dance of the season. Come early for the May Pole ceremony (ancient stuff) and the splendiferous Pot Luck dinner. Johnson Park at the Grand River, Grandville, Mi Kid Food Basketat Noto's Old World Italian Dining 6600 28th St. S.E. Cascade, MI We're playing cool back up music for the Cocktail/Hors Deurves hour 6-7pm Kid's Food Basket provides take home sack dinners for nutritionaly at risk school children. This is a fundraiser, and well worth inveting in. Children are out future; healthy ones will mean a healthy future. Cascade Fellowship Christian Raformed Church6655 Cascade Road Cascade, MI March 3, 2004 Date Your Mate Night 7-8pm
We'll be setting the mood with sweet
waltzes and crooning vocals. Public welcomed
Harbor Springs, MI. April 2nd, 2004 private party Friendship CenterCountry DancePetoskey, MI Sat. April 3, 2004
8pm-11pm
Anne Hills with KinsfolkGrand Rapids Ladies Literary Society61 Sheldon Ave. S.E.Sat. April 10th, 7:30pmGeneral Admission: $10I'll be joining Kinsfolk, a family band featuring the Exoo-Eid-Ries clan, on fiddle and mandolin. Listen for the cool mandolin duet with daughter Rachael and I. Lawrence Probes, the bands guitar flatpicker (and other non-family member), had performed with Anne at Interlochen back in 1971, and has kept in touch with her. They decided it was time to share some of the old songs, and the Ladies Lit is the perfect spot for the occasion. Anne Hills is known world wide for her exceptional songwriting and beautiful voice. Check out her site at http://www.annehills.com/ McGuire's Resort Cadillac, MI. Sat. May 15th 2004 8-11pm This place is great! There's wonderful food, golf, pool, sauna, you name it. And the rooms are superb. Becca and I will be doing our old songs and fiddle tunes routine, interspersed with stories of giant Snapping Turtles and Electric Dog Fences. We performed here last fall, and am pleased to see we're in the band rotation. Come out for some R&R and H&O. VACATION Feb. 27th
Wow, we haven't just gone somewhere to do nothing in about 4 years. I guess nothing isn't exactly accurate. We'll be spending the 1st weekend with our friends, Mark and Hilarie Burhans from the Hotpoint string band http://www.hotpointstringband.com/band.html way down in Athens Ohio. I look forward to playing fiddle with Mark again. It's been a while, and it was magic then. Hilarie is one of the finest claw hammer banjo players around, and I'm sure things will heat up. We'll be spending the rest of the time with dear friends down by Ft. Myers, FL. Diving, fishing, nature preserves, and a few music shows are the order of the next 11 days All Souls Church 11:00am March 14th 2004 Aquinas College at the Jarecki Center off of the Robinson Rd. entrance All souls church is a liberal religious community based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and aligned with the Unitarian Universalist Church. They regularly have diverse music during the service. We will be returning, for our second time, to this great group of folks. Fallasburg Historical Society Fine Dining Fundraiser 6:30-9:00pm March 19,20 2004 at the Fallas' House in the village We played for 2 of these well received dinners just before Christmas. They were such a success we thought we'd do it again. Desert comes with a verbal tour of the historic village, and I'll be speaking after desert about the old time music we've been playing, its immigration from the British Isles, and its development in the south eastern part of our country. Reserve seating only. For info: Kerry 616-897-7161 email: fallasburg@att.net to get there North from Lowell on Hudson St. (main stop light and it turns into Lincoln Lake Rd.) Approx. 4 miles to the Fallasburg Park sign at Fallasburg Park Rd. Turn right and follow it to the Y in the road, and follow the Y to the right (to the covered bridge). Continue till you cross the Covered Bridge (no faster that a walk, cars and horses) and up the hill to the village. The house is on the left side of the road, with an historical sign on a post. Private Dance With the band Kinsfolk Schuler's Books and Music Okemos, MI. Jan. 9th 8-10:30pm I'll be filling in for their absent fiddler for a night of family band songs and entertainment. Emmons Lake Elementary School Caledonia, MI. Kraft Ave. Feb. 9th Young Sarek Buchan, a 10 year old fiddle monster, and I will be playing a set of cookin' old time and Irish tunes in the cafeteria for lunch hour. Private Performance Feb. 17th 2004 Lowell Christmas Festival Lowell, MI. Sat. Dec. 6th 2003 10:30am-12:30pm Lowell Chamber of Commerce located in front of the Showboat, which you can't miss There will be a Christmas parade at 10am down Main St., with activities afterward. We'll be playing inside where it's warm, right next to the mulled cider bowl. Stop in, warm up, and listen to some old time holiday music. Private Birthday Party Dec. 18th 2003 McGuire's Resort Cadillac, MI. Sat. Nov. 29 9-12pm It will be a second honeymoon for bass player Sarah and her husband Kirk (recently married) when we "play and stay" at this real cool resort. The food is excellent, with a well stocked bar, and the atmosphere relaxing. See you there. To get there: Exit U.S. 131 at M-115 and turn east (toward Clare). Go just a short distance to Mackinaw Trail (Old 131) and turn left at the big gas station. The resort is on your left about two miles from the intersection. Fallasburg Historical Society Christmas Celebration Sat. Dec. 20th 2003 6-9pm at the Fallas' House in the village to get there North from Lowell on Hudson St. (main stop light and it turns into Lincoln Lake Rd.) Approx. 4 miles to the Fallasburg Park sign at Fallasburg Park Rd. Turn right and follow it to the Y in the road, and follow the Y to the right (to the covered bridge). Continue till you cross the Covered Bridge (no faster that a walk, cars and horses) and up the hill to the village. The house is on the left side of the road, with an historical sign on a post. I grievously report that, on Dec. 4th, 2003, Becca had surgery on her left wrist to repair a torn ligament, and a displaced wrist-bump bone, that resulted from a mysterious pontoon-boat injury. It was a dark and stormy night... I'm happy to report that the procedure was a success, and she will be playing that fine old string band music in Feb. Her subsequent recuperation will continue until Jan. 28th, 2004, at which time the special restraint is removed, X-Rays are employed, and the results will be made known. She's itchin' to play guitar again. Thoughts and prayers are appreciated. Peace to you, Bruce The Box Factory for the Arts Sat. Nov. 8th 8-10pm 1101 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI. This will be a regular sit down and relax concert, held in a wonderful old (you guessed it) box factory. Becca, Sarah, and I will be playing much our old repertoire, in addition to some new things with girl harmonies. This is our "get ready for winter" concert. This event is brought to you by the Riversong Music Society. Visit them at http://www.geocities.com/Riversong_Society/home.htm For directions:
Phone: (269)983-3688 Pete Brown's Office Fri. Nov. 14th 2003 9-10pm 1535 Plainfield Ave. N.W. Grand Rapids Dave Molinari has been hosting a great session every Friday night at Pete Brown's, and invited us to come down and do an hour set. Becca, Sarah, and I will be playing that old time music, with some new songs we've worked up. Afterwards there will be an open mike, so bring your banjo, guitar flugelhorn, whatever. Wedding Ceremony, Reception/Dance Oct. 11th private This just kind of happened one night, when Rick and I were emailing each other about the fun that we had at the Wheatland Music Festival on Saturday evening. With a few other old friends we had welcomed the 6am hour, and decided it was time to quit playing. Rick Thum Concert and Workshops Saturday, October 18, 2003 Concert, 8:00 pm, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 3215 Four Mile Road NE, Grand Rapids, $10 Workshops, 10:30am & 2:00pm, ElderlyInstruments, 1100 N. Washington, Lansing, $35 each Bringing songs, old-time tunes, and good humor from his home in St. Louis, Rick Thum, with his hammered dulcimer (and sometimes dulcimer and harmonica simultaneously), always presents an uplifting, feel-good, great concert. He will be joined at various times throughout the concert by Grand Rapids’ own multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist Bruce Ling, guitarist Becca Shilt, and bassist Sarah Harrier from Hawks and Owls string band. Rick’s audiences invariably find themselves tapping their toes, and some will surely be clogging or dancing contras and squares. Also, if you play hammered dulcimer, or even if you’d like to just learn the basics with an instrument provided, you could attend one of the hammered dulcimer workshops that Rick is teaching in Lansing earlier in the day. Rick is a delightful, well-loved performer and teacher. In 1994, he won the Southwest Regional Dulcimer Contest and, in 1995, placed third in the prestigious National Championship in Winfield, Kansas. At the Evart Dulcimer Funfest (Michigan), the oldest and largest dulcimer festival in the nation, Rick was voted Best Performer and Favorite Teacher in 1995, '96, and '97. Rick has shared stages with The Tony Rice Unit, Steve Kaufman, Norman Blake, and Bryan Bowers and opened for John Hartford, Norman & Nancy Blake, and Leo Kottke. He has taught at the Wheatland Music Festival (Michigan), at the Augusta Heritage Workshops (West Virginia), at the Swannanoa Gathering (North Carolina), at the Dulcimer Jamboree (Mountainview, Arkansas), and much, much more. Blandford Nature Center Oct. 4th&5th Fall Harvest Festival Hawks and Owls Sunday 4-5pm The annual Fall Fest is here, and we'll be playing at the stage, and at the General Store. There's so many things to see and learn, blacksmithing, chair caning, and candle making to name just a few.
Blandford Nature Center is a wonderful place to bring your family for nature walks, seasonal festivals, to learn about the animals in the Animal Hospital, etc. They are located on the western edge of Grand Rapids off of west Leonard street, at 1715 Hillburn N.W. Their phone is 616-453-6192. Come and visit, you'll return. Fallasburg Fine Art Festival Sept. 27th Performance 3-4pm North from Lowell on Hudson St. (main stop light and it turns into Lincoln Lake Rd.) Approx. 4 miles to the Fallasburg Park sign at Fallasburg Park Rd. Follow it to the park. Get there early, cause it's packed! I think I like this festival more than any I've ever attended or performed at. Maybe it's cause I'm from Lowell, and have been at this shindig since its beginning in the early 70's. The art is juried, all high quality, and this offers the perfect chance for Christmas shopping. The Park itself is beautiful, with a great playground right beside the festival, for those kids with extra energy. There's close access to the Flat River, and the worlds most famous "craw-dad catching" creek. See you there. 50th Wedding Anniversary Sept.13th Private Wheatland Music Festival Sept. 5,6,7 Remus, MI. Okay, so we're not really performing there. What happened was that Ron and Jan Fowler, part of the Blissfest organization, asked us to be their guests as they had 2 guest passes (since they are performing). Ron is a master storyteller, and will be sharing his vast repertoire of tales. Jan is one of the most popular dance callers in the state, and will be calling dances with the featured old time band for the weekend, the Mammals, and with other bands. Becca and I will be enjoying ourselves, and jamming with out of state friends that we only get to see occasionally. We'll be camped with the Fowlers in the performers camp area. Stop in and share a tune. Oh, we do have to leave for 5 hours Sat. to fulfill a musical obligation (see below), but we'll be back in time for the great Sat. night, bang and saw till dawn, pull out all the stops, play your fingers raw, session. Grand Rapids Choral Co. private dance 2-4pm Sat. Sept. 6th Fallasburg Historic Village Sun. Aug 24th Covered Bridge Rd. We'll be playing at the restored Fallas house for a picnic and meeting concerning the old mill. There's a project afoot to relocate the old Saranac mill to the site of Fallasburg's previous mill, destroyed by fire when your grandfolks were in knickers. Free, and fun for the family to get there North from Lowell on Hudson St. (main stop light and it turns into Lincoln Lake Rd.) Approx. 4 miles to the Fallasburg Park sign at Fallasburg Park Rd. Turn right and follow it to the Y in the road, and follow the Y to the right. Continue till you cross the Covered Bridge (no faster that a walk, cars and horses) and up the hill to the village. Grin Fest Sat. August 23rd Howard City A weekend of music, roast pig, and activities. We'll be on stage from 8:30-9:15pm, and I'll be leading a fiddle workshop at 4pm. Shepherds of Independance Benefit Calder Plaza Aug. 16 Hawks and Owls on stage 6:45-7:45pm Shepherds of Independence will be hosting its first Annual Pizzapalooza event on Friday and Saturday, August 15th and 16th, from 12-noon to 11pm on the Calder Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids. The event is a cookoff between local pizza restaurants and will feature musical entertainment, children's activities, a pizza eating contest for the public and media, and a contest judged by local chefs to determine the Best Pizza in West Michigan! There will also be a bocce ball tournament both days! All proceeds from the event will go toward the ongoing housing and care of the mentally and/or physically disabled adult residents at our facility. Shepherds of Independence needs volunteers to help between noon and 11pm both days with the general operations of this charity event. Positions include: tee shirt and ticket (for food,etc) sales, cleanup, beverage sales, and general hosting. The event will be a great time for the whole family to enjoy the sun, eat pizza, and listen to music! This opportunity is sponsored by: Shepherds of Independence Jam on the Grand & Creston Neighborhood Association Art Fair Sat. August 16th Located at the north end of Riverside Park on the beautiful Grand River. We will be leading the "old time" jam at the riverside tent, and playing a set on the stage. All levels of musical proficiency are welcome at the tent. Come share your song. We'll be on the main stage at the art fair from 3-4:30pm. Schuler's Books and Music 8:00-9:45pm Friday Aug. 1st 2660 28th St. S.E Schuler's Books and Music Saturday Aug. 2nd Alpine Ave. 2-4pm This performance is a promo for the Shepherds of Independence benefit, to be held at the Calder Plaza on Aug. 15-16. Becca and I were chosen as a representative band, although the others are not acoustic. I think it was the attitude and energy that was being sought. Shady Grove Fiddle Fest Berrien Springs, MI. Aug. 3rd directions: http://www.shadygrovefiddlefest.org/ I'll be leading workshops in Fiddle and Mandolin, and we'll be performing throughout the day. I am no longer allowed to compete, and have been relegated to judging the mandolin and fiddle contests. Chirps Smith and Steve Rosen, from the nationally acclaimed band "the Volo Bogtrotters" will be judging with me. This is the largest Fiddle/Banjo/Mandolin/Guitar contest in the state, with the contestants pulling out their hottest licks. Don't miss this one. Harbor Springs Street Musique (provided by the folks that bring you Bliss Fest) Thurs. Aug 7th 7:00-9:00pm On 4 different street corners you'll find 4 different performances occurring simultaneously in this cool lakeside town. Becca and I will be supplying the old-time sounds. An excellent excuse for a road trip! Lowell Summer Concert Series Thurs. July 24th 7:00-9:00pm Right next to the Showboat in downtown Lowell. One of my favorite places to give a concert. I love performing next to the Flat River. It's lawn chairs and blankets on the lawn, or the seating in the bleachers. There's plenty of things for the kids to do, with a play-ground nearby, and fishing right handy. Lowell Riverwalk Festival Sat. July 12th 12:30-1:45pm There's a whole host of events planned in Lowell. Click on the link to find out more. http://www.lowellchamber.org/Riverwalkposter.htm Private Wedding Sat. July 5th Lowell Area Arts Council On Hudson St. (center of town traffic light), 2 blocks south of Main St.(M-21). Art Attack (LAAC celebrates 25 years) - Saturday June
21, 2003,
7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., Lowell Area Arts Council 25th
Anniversary Celebration at the LAAC Gallery & Green, 149
S Hudson, Lowell. Silent Auction, Food, Drink & Desserts
and Live Music. Music by Bruce and Becca from Hawks and Owls old-time string band. Everett Township Concert Series Sunday 6-22 Everett Township concert in the park. 3-5pm White Cloud,MI. TakeM-37 north. Just before you get to White Cloud you’ll see 8th St. on your right. Go down about a 1/4 mile and the festivities are on the south side of the road. Carmen's Cafe June 7th Corner of Clay and 2nd Muskegon, MI. 96 west to Muskegon turns into Seaway Drive. Follow it to the downtown district till you come to 2nd Ave. Turn left to Clay Ave. There we are. Carmen's is on the ground floor of the old Medical Arts Bldg., across from the Muskegon Mall. I love this place!
The folks are great, the atmosphere is creative, and we always feel at home. This has become a regular venue for us. Lots of coffee choices, real good grill food, and deserts. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fallasburg Historic Village Spring Museum Tour May 4th We'll be playing in the village from 2 till 4 on Sunday. On Saturday there will be a 1890's style baseball game at 2:00pm. Both days will have food booths and old time demonstrations. to get there: North from Lowell on Hudson St. (main stop light and it turns into Lincoln Lake Rd.) Approx. 4 miles to the Fallasburg Park sign at Fallasburg Park Rd. Turn right and follow it to the Y in the road, and follow the Y to the right. Continue till you cross the Covered Bridge (no faster that a walk) and up the hill to the village. GRAFS "End of Season Spring Dance" May 3rd 5:00 Pot Luck dance afterward Johnson Park on the Grand River Grandville, MI. I-196 west to the Grandville exit (on the left side of the highway). Turn right at the bottom of the exit and cross over the Grand. The entrance is on the right, after you pass Butterworth St. The BIG dance, great food, exceptional company, and a May Pole has been known to raise. John Legge will be doing the callin', we'll be doing the bangin' and sawin'. Private Wedding April 26 Lowell Maple Sugar Festival March 1st Wittenbach Agriscience and Environmental Center 11am-1pm 11715 Vergennes Road Lowell, MI. M-21 east just past the Grand River bridge. Turn left at the light onto Pettis. The first right is Vergennes. Head east to the Lowell High School. The Center is across the street. Becca and I will be strolling, and playing that old time music.
Carmen's Cafe
March 1st
Corner of Clay and 2nd
Muskegon, MI.
96 west to Muskegon turns into Seaway Drive. Follow it to the downtown district till you come to 2nd Ave. Turn left to Clay Ave. There we are. Carmen's is on the ground floor of the old Medical Arts Bldg., across from the Muskegon Mall. I love this place!
The folks are great, the atmosphere is creative, and we always feel at home. This has become a regular venue for us. Lots of coffee choices, real good grill food, and deserts.
Lowell Community Expo
March 22nd
11am-1pm
Lowell High School
11700 Vergennes Road
M-21 east just past the Grand River bridge. Turn left at the light onto Pettis. The first right is Vergennes. Head east to the Lowell High School. Come and visit Lowell's business community, all under one roof. Becca and I will be on and off the stage for four 3-song mini-sets, and strolling melodically about the Expo.
TV TIME
Channel 25 on the ATT Cable Network
Dec. 1 at 12 pm
Dec. 2 at 7 pm
Jim Keiling, producer of videos, invited Nick, Becca, and I out to his place for a big party in which a pig was spitted, the sun beat down, folks enjoyed a real Michigan Pot-Luck, the stage (a nice one) was built, and 5 cameras were hooked up to a large production truck. Here's the result. It was hot out, hence the drip on my nose.
Carmen's Cafe
Nov. 23
Corner of Clay and 2nd
Muskegon, MI.
96 west to Muskegon turns into Seaway Drive. Follow it to the downtown district till you come to 2nd Ave. Turn left to Clay Ave. There we are. Carmen's is on the ground floor of the old Medical Arts Bldg., across from the Muskegon Mall. I love this place!
The folks are great, the atmosphere is creative, and we always feel at home. This has become a regular venue for us. Lots of coffee choices, real good grill food, and deserts. Java Jive
at
Unity Church of Practical Christianity
Nov.22
1711 Walker N.W.
call 616-453-9909 for more info
Brian Whittemore, friend and bass player, has put this showcase of talent together. Come out for coffee and home-baked goods, and listen to some great music. We'll be doing our set at 9:00pm
Eastbrook Builders
Grand Opening
Oct.12
11:30-1:30pm
New Road and neighborhood in
Bailey's Grove
52nd St. past Kalamazoo Ave. heading east till you come to the sign for the Bailey's Grove Development. Follow the Bailey's neighborhood road till it ends at West Grove and turn right to Meadow Grove Dr. Turn right to North Meadow Grove Dr. Look for the tent. There will be free hotdogs, and Becca, Nick, and I will be eating them, (and playing that fine Old Time Music that we do so well.)
Carmen's Cafe
Oct. 19th
7:30-11:00pm
Corner of Clay and 2nd
in downtown Muskegon
An excellent coffee house with great sandwiches and all sorts of beverages. Kim has music here on an every other week basis and we have a blast.
Fallasburg Art Fair
Sept. 28
2:00-3:00pm
North from Lowell on Hudson St. (main stop light and it
turns into Lincoln Lake Rd.) Approx. 4 miles to the
Fallasburg Park sign at Fallasburg Park Rd. Follow it to
the park.
I think I like this festival more than any I've ever
attended or performed at. Maybe it's cause I'm from
Lowell, and have been at this shindig since its
beginning in the early 70's.
The art is juried, all high quality, and this offers the perfect chance for Christmas shopping. The Park itself is beautiful, with a great playground right beside the festival, for those kids with extra energy. There's close access to the Flat River, and the worlds most famous "craw-dad catching" creek. See you there. Cable Access 25 Pig Roast and T.V.
Filming
Sept. 21
1:00-2:00pm
5691 17mile rd.
Cedar Springs
(exit off of 131, turn right and follow road to party.)
It's a dish to pass, byob, a lawn chair, and a day
of local music groups.
We get a copy of our performance for publicity usage, and T.V. 25 gets music for airing. This will be distributed to cable access stations around the state.
Little Bohemia
Sept. 20
7:00-9:00pm
Monroe at S. Division
3rd Suite back from the end of the building
( across the street and towards Division from their
former location)
This is it, the ultimate in ecclectic
notions.
Not only does Terri have beads (over 12,000
varieties), she also has antique Afghani Lapis and
Silver jewelry, beautiful vintage clothing, Burt's Bees
products, hand-made African instruments, a grey cat
named Clark, the list goes on and on.
Becca and I, with Bruce Mason on flute and penny whistle, will be playing those lovely old dance tunes that we play every Thursday night (see top of page.) Schuler's Books and Music Aug. 9 8:00-11:00pm 2660 28th St. S.E. Grand Rapids, MI.
We had a wonderful time playing Schuler's last winter. I was still on crutches, but made it up on stage okay. The room sounds great, and the atmosphere is like home. Nick, Becca, and I will be doing the old-time music thing all evening, with stories and interesting anecdotes interspersed. See you there. E-mail me for more info Wyoming Fest Aug. 10--- Our performance: 12:30-1:30pm Lamar Park 2561 Porter S.W. Between Byron Center and Ivanrest streets east to west, 28th St. and Chicago Drive north to south.
Kudos to Chad Stanton. Chad gave Susan Sheets, the booking agent for Wyoming, my CD, and that's how we got booked for this large community celebration. The festival will be held at Lamar Park, with lots of food, fun, and activities for all ages. E-mail me for more info Jam on the Grand/Creston Arts and Crafts Fair Aug. 17 11:45am-1:00pm Riverside Park, Grand Rapids, MI. As always, there will be a large tent erected on the banks of the Grand River for those folks with instruments who want to jam. We will be performing on the stage in the festival area at the above time. Our musical hosts for the day are Jim, Al, and Bear, from the band "Beats Settin' Home." close your eyes and repeat after me norain-norain-norain-norain-norain-norain-norain E-mail me for more info |