June 2007 IAM Newsletter

Texas Swing Dance This Friday

Are you ready for some fun as big as Texas? This Friday, June 1st , our barn dance will feature Texas Swing music for two-stepping, Texas swing, waltzing, maybe even a line dance or two. Our swing instructor for the night will be Bill Wright. The fun will start at 7:00. Please bring a snack to share.

Frontier Fest

Celebrate Utah’s cultural heritage at the first annual Frontier Fest on June 9th at Gardner Village in West Jordan. There will be plenty of music, dancing, cowboy poetry, a live concert featuring “The Nathan McEuen Trio” and more. Here’s the schedule:

10 AM	Bluegrass Showcase
11:30 AM	Songwriting Contest
12-1:30 PM	Bluegrass Band Scramble. Anyone can enter.
2-5 PM	Traditional Barn Dance
6:30 PM	Pre-Show. Featuring Winners of Youth Cowboy Poet Contest, Songwriter Contest, and Bluegrass Scramble, plus an Old-Fashioned Auction.
7:00 PM	Evening Concert – Nathan McEuen Trio. Nathan McEuen (son of John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), and his trio are well known recording artists. The group released the album “Grand Design” in 2005.

Ticket Prices:
Bluegrass Showcase, Singer/Songwriter/Bluegrass Scramble - $5/ person
Barn Dance - $7/person or $12/couple
Nathan McKuen Trio Concert & Pre-Show - $15/pre-sale, $17 at the door

Tickets are available through Smith's Tix (467-TIXX). For a $25 all-event pass, call 755-1189. For more information see www.clogamerica.org

Frontier Fest is sponsored by Clog America, a 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization. Proceeds will go towards the preservation of Utah’s Heritage Arts.

Phone: 801-755-1189
Contact: Shawnda Bishop
Web Site: www.clogamerica.org

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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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:
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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.