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May, 2009 Announcements
 Drum roll please....
RHONDA VINCENT AND THE RAGE
are coming to Reno! Saturday, July 25, 7:30pm at Bartley Ranch Amphitheatre. This will be a special appearance as a part of Reno's Artown Festival. Get tickets here! There will be FREE afternoon happenings on the lawn in front of the Amphitheatre before the concert, including a Bluegrass Petting Zoo and information booths. If the weather is nice, bring your instruments and jam in the park (but be sure to put your instruments back in the car before the concert!). Then, Rhonda and the band will greet fans at a special "Meet N' Greet" (more details coming on that!). Then, at 7:30, Reno's own  eclectic band of doctors, " Contraband" will open the show at the Amphitheatre. Tickets will be $35 for regular seats. $25 to sit on the lawn. Call 823-6526 for more info. |
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY - there are still openings (probably due to the economy) in the most prestigious bluegrass music camp in the world, Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Camp in Maryville, Tennessee. The only "complaint" I've EVER heard about this camp is that there are too many people there (because it sells out every year). But this year, there are still openings in all classes. Here are just a few of the world renowned instructors who teach at this camp---Dan Crary (guitar), Bobby Hicks (fiddle), John Reischman (mandolin), Bill Keith (banjo), Kathy Chiavola (songwriting/singing). Plus many more! Go here for more info.
Clogging Classes! Learn Appalachian clogging - the historical style of dancing to traditional fiddle music. Great exercise, great fun! Gives you a whole new activity to do at jams and festivals! Beginner classes offered in two locations. Check out the website here or call or email Bonnie: clogreno@charter.net or (775) 972-0583
Tickets now on sale for Chris Proctor house concert. U.S. National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion and Windham Hill recording artist will be here on May 15! Advance tickets-$15. At the door, $20. Go here for tickets and more info. |
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May, 2009 Calendar
Thursdays and Sundays, Celtic Sessions (or, "Seisiúns") up at the Lake (Tahoe, that is). There is a lively community of musicians who play Irish music at both the north and south ends of the lake. "Seisiún"etiquette is expected. (click here to find out what that means!). More info - contact Bev at bpalfreyman@att.net
Friday, May 8, 7pm Celtic Session at The Studio On Fourth Street (on the southwest corner of 4th and Valley streets, downtown Reno). All players (and listeners!) welcome. Singers and dancers are welcome, too. Come and learn more about this unique form of traditional music and dance! For more info, email Peter at: petergrant55@gmail.com
Saturday, May 9, 2pm. Bluegrass Jam in Susanville. All players welcome!
Call or email Rick Shoen for details and directions: twothphry@earthlink.net or 530-257-1068.
Saturday, May 9, 7:30-10:30pm Contra Dance with live music by "Ponderosa". Plumas Park Gym, 475 Monroe St., just off Plumas, 6 blocks south of California St. . The dance fee is $10.00. Sponsored by the Sierra Contra Dance Society. If you've never danced this style of "line" or "group" dance, come at 7:00 for a quick lesson. Wear sneakers! It's a blast! More info at 775-240-6117.
Thursday, May 14, 7pm, Bluegrass & Old Time Jam at Jennifer Webb's house, 3413 Ridgecrest Drive, northeast Reno (just off Clear Acre). Everybody welcome! Call 674-6411 or email to magiccomm@aol.com for directions.
Friday, May 15, 7:30pm, National Champion Fingerstyle Guitarist, Chris Proctor appears in a house concert at the home of Bill McKean. Advance tickets - $15. At the door, $20. Tickets available online here. Or call 348-4692.
Friday, May 15, 7pm Bluegrass Jam at the Red Dog Saloon, 76 N. C Street, Virginia City. Yes, the Red Dog Saloon is back in business! At the same famous location that was immortalized in the documentary, "The Life & Times of the Red Dog Saloon". Here's what a review of the documentary said: "The origins of the 1960s San Francisco sound and scene started in Virginia City, Nevada at the Red Dog Saloon where, some people say, a whole lifestyle was born." Woo-hoo! Be a part of history! More info, call 775-847-7474.
Saturday, May 16th, 8pm, Carrie Rodriguez in concert at The Barkley Theatre at The Oats Park Art Center, Fallon (151 E. Park Street, 89407). If you like Alison Kraus, you'll love Carrie. Check out this Youtube. She's an incredibly talented fiddler and vocalist. And she's not even 30 yet! Tickets are $20. For more information, please call (775) 423-1440.
Friday, May 22, 7-9pm, Celtic/American Tune Session Comma Coffee House, 312 S Carson St.Carson City (just across from the Legislature).. Focus will be on the repertoire of "traditional" Celtic/American fiddle tunes. Open to players of acoustic melody instruments such as fiddle, mandolin, hammer dulcimer, tenor banjo, lead guitar, penny whistle, Irish flute, etc. More info: cdadbayer@aol.com
Saturday, May 22, 2pm. Bluegrass Jam in Susanville. All players welcome! Call or email Rick Shoen for details and directions: twothphry@earthlink.net or 530-257-1068.
Saturday, May 30, Noon to 5pm, Backcountry Bluegrass Bash at Lost Trail Lodge! This will be the Third Annual Bluegrass Bash---if you've been to any of the others, you KNOW how much fun they are! If you haven't been yet---put it on your calendar! It's a FREE event! Bring a picnic and a donation for the Snowlands Network Go here for more info.
Saturday, May 30, 7:30pm "50's" Contra Dance at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N Carson St, Carson City . Contra dancing is easy and fun. If you can walk, you can contra dance! The caller will teach each dance before you do it, and then call the steps throughout the dance or until everyone "has it." Dance fee is $10. Live music by "Train Wreck". More info here. |
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