May 2007 IAM Newsletter

Texas Swing Dance This Friday

Candice & Jimmy Swing Dancing at The Barn

Are you ready for some fun as big as Texas? This Friday, May 4th, our barn dance will feature Texas Swing music for two-stepping, Texas swing, waltzing, maybe even a line dance or two. This will be a great night for dancing, food and Texas style fiddling! Any musicians are welcome to come join the band. I just received the music today (May Day) for you to download: get your Texas Swing Tunes here. (NOTE: This is a compressed file in .ZIP format.) This is pretty late notice to prepare for the dance this Friday, but we’ll probably have another Texas night in the future, so hold on to this music and practice up! The fun will start at 7:00. Please bring a snack to share. Click here for directions to The Barn.

Performance Opportunities

If anyone is interested in performing at The Courtyard at Jamestown, a retirement center, please contact Laurie Smith at 377-3730. Our family has done this before and throughly enjoyed the experience of associating with these lovely people.

Another performance opportunity is with the Santaquin Senior Citizens group. They meet at lunchtime on Fridays. If interested, please contact Claudia Peterson at 754-5310

IAM Calendar

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IAMF Want Ads

For Sale

New Johnson Banjo
Johnson banjo comes with a soft case. The owner is asking $200.00. Contact Jessica Wilkinson at 400-6332 to see and play this instrument.

New Martin Guitar Reduced in Price
Martin guitar comes with a hard shell case, humidifier and two full sets of strings, Series:000-1. Asking $800.00 (List price is $1,300) Call Jessica Wilkinson 400-6332 or Trent McCausland 360-7813 to see and play this guitar.

New Full Size Violin
Andare violin hand made in Romania with 6 year old wood. Asking $800.00. To see and play this instrument, call Amy Dayton at 785-0725 or email her at:
amy@kdayton.com

Wanting to Buy

Upright Bass
Lisa Bradshaw is interested in buying an affordable upright bass. Her number is 423-3718 if you have any information.

Radio Programs

KRCL 90.9 FM Radio
"The Bluegrass Express"
Every Sunday 2:00- 5:00 p.m.

KRCL 90.9 FM Radio
"Fret ‘N Fiddle"
Every Sunday 5:00- 7:00 p.m.

KUER 90 FM Radio
“A Prairie Home Companion”
Garrison Keillor hosts this long running variety show with lots of humor and great music.
Saturday 5:00-7:00 p.m.

KUER 90 FM Radio
"Thistle and Shamrock"
Every Saturday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
You'll love the Celtic music along with host Fiona Ritchie's beautiful Scottish accent.

KTMP 1340 AM
"The Old Time Country and Bluegrass Show"
Saturdays 3:00-4:00

KTMP 1340 AM
"The Country Edutainment Hour with Wayne Manning"
Thursdays 6:00-7:00

The Institute of American Music was founded in 1993 for the purpose of providing individuals and groups the opportunity to study traditional American and Bluegrass music. It provides a forum for students at all skill levels whereby they may learn from one another through means of individual lessons, group performances and informal workshops. The Institute provides a well-rounded musical experience for those desiring to develop their talents in acoustic music. For more information about I.A.M. call Mark Geslison at 375-1188.