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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.
NOVEMBER 2011
NOVEMBER 12 (Saturday, 7:00 pm): Bill Kehl brings his drums and knowledge of world music to MVCC. Engaging and involving his audience is Bill’s gift. His performances stimulate the mind, touch the heart, and feed the soul. Bill’s Web site
There will be a potluck supper before the concert at 6:00 pm. We will also hold our Annual Meeting before the concert. Everyone is welcome to attend. Consider joining our volunteer council!
NOVEMBER 22: Acoustic Jams are taking a break for November and December. See you in January!
DECEMBER 2011
DECEMBER 8 (Thursday): Council meeting at Judy’s.
DECEMBER 10 (Saturday, 7:00 pm): Ken Lonnquist at MVCC. Ken is sure to bring a huge bag of songs to delight everyone from age 6 to 86. Ken is one of Wisconsin’s wittiest songwriters and wordsmiths with a wry sense of humor, thoughtful lyrics, and a wicked talent for entertaining. He’s been dubbed “the fifth Beatle,” but that’s a compliment to the Beatles. Ken’s Web site
There will be a potluck supper before the concert at 6:00 pm.
JANUARY 2012
JANUARY 14 (Saturday, 7:00 pm): Tom Kastle at MVCC. Tom sets sail for this winter concert and guides us on a voyage to the Great Lakes and the wide seas beyond. Tom is a troubadour of songs about ships and sailors. His experience on traditionally rigged ships as both educator and crew has given him a treasure chest of stories, yarns, and songs. Tom’s Web site
There will be a potluck supper before the concert at 6:00 pm.
JANUARY 19 (Thursday): Council meeting at Joanne’s.
JANUARY 24 (Tuesday, 7:00 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) 765-1289 or mmnielsen11@gmail.com with any questions.
FEBRUARY 2012
FEBRUARY 11 (Saturday, 7:00 pm): Cris & Ann Plata at MVCC. Cris and Ann deliver a lot of heart and sizzle to their music. Tex-Mex, country, folk, and originals are delivered with Cris on guitar and vocals and Ann on bass and vocals. Smooth voices, wonderful musicality, and beautiful songwriting are their trademark. Cris & Ann’s Web site
There will be a potluck supper before the concert at 6:00 pm.
FEBRUARY 16 (Thursday): Council meeting at Marv’s.
FEBRUARY 26 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Acoustic Jam at MVCC.
MARCH 2012
MARCH 10 (Saturday, 7:00 pm): Sparky & Rhonda at MVCC, making their first appearance at a Black Hawk concert. Sparky Rucker is a leading folklorist, musician, historian, storyteller, and author. He plays fingerstyle picking and bottleneck slide guitar, banjo, and spoons. Rhonda plays harmonica, piano, banjo, and bones. Hear old-time blues, slave songs, Appalachian music, spirituals, ballads, work songs, Civil War songs, cowboy and railroad songs, and some originals too. Sparky & Rhonda’s Web site
There will be a potluck supper before the concert at 6:00 pm.
MARCH 15 (Thursday): Council meeting at Guy’s.
MARCH 25 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Acoustic Jam at MVCC.
APRIL 2012
APRIL 14 (Saturday, 7:00 pm): Patchouli at MVCC. We enjoyed their music at our festival, so we're bringing them back for more. Patchouli’s Web site
There will be a potluck supper before the concert at 6:00 pm.
APRIL 19 (Thursday): Council meeting TBA.
APRIL 22 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Acoustic Jam at MVCC.
MAY 2012
MAY 12 (Saturday, 7:00 pm): Lil’ Rev at MVCC. The storytelling uke master returns! Lil' Rev’s Web site
There will be a potluck supper before the concert at 6:00 pm.
MAY 17 (Thursday): Council meeting TBA.
MAY 27 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Acoustic Jam at MVCC.
Admission is $7 for adults; children 12 and under free.
You are invited to attend the potluck supper one hour preceding the monthly concerts at MVCC or the Town Park. Please bring your own coffee mugs and tableware to the Mountain View Community Center potlucks, and bring your own drinks and tableware to the potlucks in the park.
In case of rain, concerts scheduled in the Town Park will be moved to MVCC.