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Please Note Our New Location!
Fall/Winter/Spring concerts will now be held at the Mountain View Community Center
at N3137 21st Lane, just off Highway 152, south of Mt. Morris.
FEBRUARY 2010
FEBRUARY 13, 7:00 pm: Tom Kastle sails into Mt. Morris with a big “Aaarrrr” (that’s pirate talk). Tom is a great troubadour of songs about the Great Lakes and seas beyond. He’s traveled on traditionally rigged ships as both educator and crew. Tom shares stories, yarns, and songs about the big waters and the people who’ve sailed them. Come aboard! Tom's Web site
(No potluck this month.)
FEBRUARY 24: Council meeting at Joanne’s.
FEBRUARY 28 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Acoustic Jam at the Mountain View Community Center. Bring your acoustic instrument and join us! Beginners and experienced musicians welcome. If you would like to play a favorite song, please come prepared to lead it; handouts with lyrics/chords are ideal. Please contact Marv Nielsen at 920-787-7922 or
mmnielsen@centurytel.net with any questions.
MARCH 2010
MARCH 13, 7:00 pm: Little Sage Trio plays at the Mountain View Community Center. Sandy Sage and Christi Little (Little Sage) have joined forces with Colette Ringmeier to form this trio. Sandy and Christi grew up performing bluegrass, old country, and traditional music with their family band. Colette also began playing music at a young age. This trio brings pure acoustic guitar, mandolin, and upright bass instrumentals and strong three-part vocal harmony to their repertoire, which also includes folk, jazz, and blues.
There will be a potluck before the concert at 6:00 p.m.
MARCH 24: Council meeting at Judy’s.
MARCH 28 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Acoustic Jam at the Mountain View Community Center.
APRIL 2010
APRIL 10, 7:00 pm: Dan Zahn & Kate Moretti bring their mix of jazz and swing with the music of the 1930s and 1940s to the Mountain View Community Center. Dan’s superb guitar and smooth vocals combine with Kate’s versatile and sultry vocals to make some fine music. Look for some folk songs and originals also. Dan and Kate's Web site
There will be a potluck before the concert at 6:00 p.m.
APRIL 25 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Acoustic Jam at the Mountain View Community Center.
APRIL 28: Council meeting at Amy’s.
MAY 2010
MAY 8, 7:00 pm: Barrage at the McComb-Bruchs PAC in Wautoma. Barrage is a high-octane fiddle fest that features an international multicast performing an eclectic mix of music, song, and dance. For more information, go to Barrage's Web site. Tickets are available from the Wautoma PAC; call 920-787-2189 or 888-987-2189 or go to the PAC Web site.
(No potluck this month.)
MAY 23 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Acoustic Jam at the Mountain View Community Center.
MAY 26: Council meeting at Guy’s.
JUNE 2010
JULY 2010
Admission is $7 for adults; children 12 and under free.
JUNE 13 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Loose Strings performs our Annual Free Concert at the Mt. Morris Town Park. This six-piece band from Stevens Point was the headliner band at the 2009 Black Hawk Folk Festival and an instant favorite. Their music blends traditional bluegrass with classic country and western swing. Loose Strings' Web site
There will be a potluck picnic before the concert at 1:00 p.m.
JUNE 23: Council meeting at Pat Connolly’s.
JUNE 27 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Acoustic Jam at the Mountain View Community Center.
JULY 10: The 23rd Annual Black Hawk Folk Festival at the Mt. Morris Town Park. This is a great day of family entertainment starting at 10:30 a.m. with Open Mike. Check our Festival page for updates on the schedule, advance tickets, and other festival information.
JULY 25 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Acoustic Jam at the Mountain View Community Center.
JULY 28: Council meeting at Marv’s.
You are invited to attend the potluck dinner one hour preceding the March, April, June, August, September, October, and November concerts. Please bring your own coffee mugs to the Mountain View Community Center potlucks, and bring your own drinks and table settings to the potlucks in the park.
Summer concerts are presented at the Mt. Morris Town Park. All others are at the Mountain View Community Center at N3137 21st Lane, just off Highway 152, south of Mt. Morris.
In case of rain, concerts scheduled in the park will be moved to the Mountain View Community Center.
Shar-a-Songs are now a very fine memory; thanks to Pat, Dave, and Guy for all those evenings of fine music.