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A Flower for Maxine

by Martin McCormack

Brian and I drove west along Route 9 through the wooded hills and deep ravines of Allamakee County in Northeast Iowa.  It was a fantastic, clear early June morning.  Our Dodge Caravan, its "check engine" light on, slowly chugged out of the valley past Churchtown and the old limestone tower that was built back in the 1840's to protect settlers from Sioux Indian attacks.  Route 9 runs along a ridge that overlooks a magnificent vista of the entire upper Mississippi River.  We were on our way to visit an important person in WayGood history, none other than the cover girl of the Nancy Whiskey album.

 

"Is that really Nancy Whiskey?" a lot of fans ask when looking at the album cover of the Nancy Whiskey album.  At first glance, Brian and I appear to be under the spell of a pretty tough looking lady who certainly appeared like she knew how to drink a shot or two.  The back of the album shows her, Brian's mandolin in hand, ready to whack us one.  But no, I have to tell them that she is our good friend Maxine from Waukon, Iowa.  And she is one of the gentlest souls on the face of the planet...

 

Brian on WCBE radio!

Brian talked about Switchback's beginnings, musical influences, and songwriting.  You can listen to the interview by clicking this link.
Join us for the Mayfly Dance DANCE! 
Friday, June 27, 2014 at 8 PM
McGregor, IA
The Annual Mayfly Dance DANCE is coming up at Uncle Sam's Saloon on Friday, June 27. Music starts at 8 PM and admission is $10 at the door. Uncle Sam's is at 111 First Street, McGregor, IA.

Jeni Grouws & Jessica Breed with special guest Lucas Blekeberg will be joining us for a great evening of dancing and socializing!  

Mayfly Dance CRUISE coming up!
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Prairie du Chien, WI
The Annual Mayfly Dance Cruise on the Mississippi River is set for June 28.  The boat leaves at 5 pm from Prairie du Chien public boat dock at 100 Water Street, St. Feriole Island public boat dock. $99 includes 4-hour cruise, on-board naturalist, dinner, and music by Switchback!
 
COMING UP

June 13
Hoover House Concerts
Westerville, OH

June 14
Hey Hey Bar & Grill
Columbus, OH

June 15
Orland Park Public Library Concert Series
Orland ParkIL

June 20
Lawler Irish Festival
LawlerIA 

June 27
Mayfly Dance DANCE
McGregor, IA

June 28
Mayfly Dance CRUISE
Prairie du Chien, WI

July 4
FitzGerald's American Music Festival
Berwyn, IL

July 9
Central Park Plaza
Valparaiso, IN

July 12
Focal Point
St Louis, MO

July 13
Godfrey Chapel
Louis & Clark College
Godfrey, IL

July 14
Illinois State University
Normal, IL

July 19
Deerfield Community
Urbandale, IL

July 20
Peg Egan Performing Arts Center
Egg Harbor, WI

Celebrate the 4th of July with us!
FitzGerald's, Berwyn, IL
Join us for FitzGerald's American Music Festival on Friday, July 4.  Doors open at 1pm.  Tickets can be purchased at this link.
 
6615 W Roosevelt Road
Berwyn, IL   

From our friends & fans... 

  

Marie K: Saw you at Moraine Valley Community College. You are the greatest!!

 

Colleen K: The Switchback Newsletters confirm that Marty and Brian are not only great musicians, but have a wonderful gift of passing on history and events through story telling at their concerts - and as everyone can see from this newsletter they have a gift for reminding us all what is important in life and how the little things we do can impact someone else's life, who the real heros are working with challenged children and adults and the time we share with others is never wasted time but a gift that impacts all our lives. (about our May 2014 newsletter)

  

Erica A: Thank you for making it a WayGood World. That young boy will remember Switchback for the rest of his life. What a wonderful gift you have. You are so fortunate to be able to touch so many lives in such positive ways. What blessed lives you lead. I am proud to be a fan. (about our May 2014 newsletter)

 

Keith G: Thank you for another inspiring newsletter. You guys are amazing and I appreciate knowing that you aren't in it just for the money. You are sharing your talents and your faith by reaching out to the "least of these."  (about our May 2014 newsletter)

 

YouTube comment: Love the lyrics of their songs and the stories in between!

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