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An Attitude of Gratitude

We are back from a successful tour of Ireland and the UK as well as a grand tour of southwestern Colorado. We had some deeply meaningful community outreach shows in Colorado for Starpoint, which is a center that works with the mentally challenged, as well as Columbine Manor, which is a home for the aged. A former stand-up bass player was in the audience at Columbine, and Brian spent some time talking to him about music and enjoying his stories about being in some very early bluegrass bands. Our percussionist, Keith Riker, who joined us for those shows, mentioned that the outreach shows are some of the most gratifying concerts as you see how much an effect the music has on the people. I couldn't agree more.  We had two concerts at the Community Center in Salida, Colorado. A special guest appearance took place when Maggie FitzGerald, Brian's wife, made a surprise visit from Santa Fe. Maggie wowed the audience with her beautiful voice and made the concert a special one... 

 

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New album!  The Hibernian Mass will make a perfect Christmas gift.
Switchback's latest album, The Hibernian Mass, is now available for purchase on our website. $15 includes shipping within the U.S. and international shipping is only $5 more. Here is what one fan had to say: "I listened to The Hibernian Mass and WOW!!  It is soooooo beautiful. Speechless!"  

Switchback is returning to Northern Michigan and Ontario!
December 11, 12, 13
Switchback is returning to northern Michigan and Ontario for the first time in a year and a half! If you are in these areas, please don't miss one or all of these very special Irish Christmas shows. The first stop will be at the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall on Thursday, December 11, in Elk Rapids, MI. The next night, Switchback will travel north to Cheboygan, MI for an evening at the Cheboygan Opera House on Friday, December 12. On Saturday, December 13, St. Joseph Island will welcome Switchback once again at the Royal Canadian Legion Post 374 in Richards Landing, ON. 

All details can be found on the Switchback schedule.  Tickets for the Elk Rapids show can be purchased here.  Tickets for the Cheboygan show can be purchased here.  Tickets for the Ontario show can be purchased at Ambeault's and Kents Corners on St. Joseph Island.

California here we come!
January 20, 2015
Switchback is heading to the West Coast for an exclusive appearance at Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz on January 20, 2015. If you are in California, or have friends nearby, please spread the word so we can pack the place! More details and tickets can be found by clicking here.
COMING UP

December 1
Havener Center Atrium
Rolla, MO

December 3
Paris-Belle House Concert
Williamsville, IL

December 4
House Concert
Town & Country, MO

December 5
Focal Point 
St. Louis, MO

December 6
Keokuk Depot
Keokuk, IA

December 7
Hayner Public Library
Alton, IL

December 11
Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall
Elk Rapids, MI

December 12
Cheboygan Opera House
Cheboygan, MI

December 13
Royal Canadian Legion Post 374
Richards Landing, ON

December 20
Thrasher Opera House
Green Lake, WI

Iowa Public Radio Java Blend broadcast on December 6
Switchback performed for Iowa Public Radio's Java Blend on November 14th, and the show will be broadcast on December 6 at 1 PM CST.  There will also be a podcast available soon after on the IPR website.  Please check it out!

Love blooms on the Ireland Tour!
Congratulations to Cathy Corey and Ken Ploch, both of St. Louis, MO, who recently became engaged.  Avid Switchback fans, their romance literally blossomed among the gardens of Glenveigh National Park in Ireland during the 2013 Switchback Tour.  We wish them joy!  And it made us wonder, who else has met during a Switchback show or tour?  Let us know on our Facebook Page.

From our friends & fans... 

 

Mary D: The Ireland tour was over the top fabulous! Marty and Brian are wonderful musicians and lovely people. It was delightful to also meet Brian's mother and one of Brian's brothers on this trip. I tell everyone about them and already have a friend planning on going on next year's tour. Thank you for your dedication to your craft, the world is a better place because of it.

 

Graham H: Martin & Brian, a real pleasure to meet you both at The Wellington in Colwall, Worcestershire - what a dynamic, emotionally charged performance. My wife, Steph, and I are new fans ;) safe trip home guys.

 

Melanie W: This was a fantastic trip!! We loved every minute! Thanks for the narrative Marty as all the memories are flooding back! Loved it!!!

 

Nora N: Thank you for inviting us! And thank you for capturing the highlights in your blog. The heart hurts and we hope to return. You really know how to make the experience so relaxing - truly a fairy tale...

 

Mary Jane & Dale: Many thanks, Marty, for writing this commentary on the trip. It will help me arrange and identify all the pictures that I took. Such a fun trip, loved your and Brian's music. It made this trip very special for a couple of seniors.

 

Maureen H: Great to see & hear you & Brian last night, Marty! Love your new hair length! 

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