Calendar of Events

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JUNE
June 15 (Sunday at 2:00): Annual Free Concert in the Town Park features The Heartland Grass Stains. These six exuberant musicians from the Chicago area are known for their crystal-clear ‘folkgrass’ sound, with music ranging widely from old mountain to new country, folk to bluegrass, and Celtic to original. Their music is a blend of clear vocals, 3-part harmonies, and instruments ranging from guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and bass to pennywhistle and limberjack dog. This concert is Free, Free, Free – the perfect time to round up family and friends, pack up the lawn chairs, and relax with some fantastic music. There is a potluck picnic at 1:00 – all are welcome.
June 25: Council meeting at Pat’s.
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JULY
JULY 12: 21st Annual Folk Music Festival at the Town Park. Another amazing lineup: Highwater, Michael Smith, Mark Dvorak, Tom Pease, KG & the Ranger, and Michael Ammons & the Waterstreet Hotshots. Bill Kehl will return as MC. More information can be found in Festival Highlights and also at www.blackhawkfolk.org. Advance tickets are available.
JULY 23: Council meeting at Joanne’s.
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AUGUST
AUGUST 10 (Sunday at 2:00): Town Park concert with The Krause Family Band. Rick Krause is joined by daughters Katie and Ruthie in an upbeat blend of bluegrass, gospel, and traditional music. Rick is on guitar, mandolin, & harmonica, Katie plays keyboard, Ruthie plays fiddle, and all 3 blend vocals. These favorites return to play for Black Hawk for the 3rd time. Plan on a great afternoon of music. Potluck at 1:00.
AUGUST 27: Council meeting at Judy’s.
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SEPTEMBER 13: Town Hall concert with Pattie Ecker & Louise Brodie. The Chicago-based guitar/vocal/fiddle duo delivers acoustic folk, swing, Celtic and original songs with a lot of panache and high energy. Patti plays guitar and serves up some warm vocals. Louise flies on the fiddle and adds her alto voice to the mix. To quote their web site – their music ‘Sounds like Bonnie Raitt meets Natalie McMaster, with a smidge of Lena Horne and Stephane Grapelli’. Read more and hear their music at www.myspace.com/pattieckerandlouisebrodie . Potluck at 6:00.
SEPTEMBER 24 : Council meeting at Marv’s.
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OCTOBER
OCTOBER 11: Curtis Teague & Loretta Simonet at the Town Hall. The husband and wife duo’s harmonies and proficiency on their ‘menagerie’ of instruments come together in their ‘perfect storm’ of song selections. From traditional folk tunes given new life to brilliant originals to surprising comic songs, Curtis and Loretta shine. Their latest collection of favorite instruments includes Celtic harp (Loretta’s passion), mandocello, mandolin, guitars, clawhammer banjo, and ukulele (go, Curtis, go!). Don’t miss this one. Read and hear more at home.att.net/~curtisloretta/bio.html. Potluck at 6:00.
OCTOBER 22: Council meeting at Dave’s.
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In case of rain, concerts scheduled in the park will be moved to the Town Hall.
Concerts are held the 2nd Saturday of the month, starting at 7:00 P.M. unless otherwise noted ; you are invited to attend the potluck dinner one hour preceding the March, April, May, June, August, September, and October concerts. Please bring your own drinks and table settings to the potlucks in the park. Unless noted, all concerts are $6.00 donation for adults; children under 12 free. Shar-a-Songs are now a very fine memory, thanks Pat, Dave, and Guy for all those evenings of fine music. We are cutting down on styrofoam so please bring your own coffee mugs to the potlucks. Summer concerts are presented at the Mount Morris Town Park. All others are at the Mount Morris Town Hall, Highway 152, Mount Morris

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