Master of Ceremonies Click here to view the program Spreading the word at the Great Falls 4th of July Parade!
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Tenth Annual Bluegrass on the Bay, major fund-raiser for the History Museum, is scheduled for Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Odd Fellows Park in Great Falls, Mt. Three top bands featuring outstanding performers are appearing at the Tenth Bluegrass on the Bay Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Odd Fellows Park in Great Falls, Mt. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Held for the benefit of the History Museum, tickets are $25 and are available at the Mansfield Box Office, Mansfield Convention Center,Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. They may be purchased in person or by phone, 406-455-8514 or on-line 24/7 at ticketing.greatfallsmt.net. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets for History Museum members are $20 and may be purchased at the History Museum, 422 2nd St. S. Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Food and beverages will be available. Concertgoers are invited to bring their own folding chairs or blankets for the outdoor event. Pets and coolers are not allowed. Departing a bit from strictly bluegrass performers, Suzy Bogguss and her band from Nashville, Tenn.is this year’s headliner. The country, folk singer songwriter and acoustic guitarist has released one Platinum and three Gold albums and charted six top ten singles winning the Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Female Vocalist and the Country Music Association’s Horizon Award. She has been associated with Lee Greenwood, Patty Loveless, Pam Tillis Reba McEntire and Chet Atkins. Her most recent contribution is the American Folk Songbook featuring classics like “Shenandoah”, “Beautiful Dreamer” and “Red River Valley.” The Bluegrass on the Bay committee members first heard Sierra Hull and her band Highway 111 perform at the National Folk Festival in Butte. They were successful in booking her for their 2012 concert. The word prodigy isn’t handed out with regularity but it certainly is the case with bluegrass vocalist and mandolinist Sierra Hull. As an 8-year-old she showed a dexterity on guitar and mandolin that amazed and shocked veteran players and fans alike. She recorded her first L.P.” Angel Mountain” at 10. A year later she was performing on the Grand Ole Opry stage with Alison Krauss. Rounder Records signed her to a label deal at 13. At 20 she’s already received five International Bluegrass Music Association nominations in the past three years and is the first bluegrass musician to receive the Boston based Berklee School of Music’s prestigious Presidential Scholarship. She now lives in Nashville, Tenn. Sierra’s band includes bassist Jacob Eler; guitarist/vocalist Clay Hess and fiddler Christian Ward. The Farewell Drifters is the third band in this year’s Bluegrass on the Bay lineup. This young quintet blends folk, bluegrass, newgrass and mild mellow-rock. They are composed of Zach Bevill, guitarist/vocalist; Joshua Britt, mandolinist/vocalist; Clayton Britt, lead guitarist/vocalist; Christian Sedelmyer, fiddler/vocalist and Dean Marold, upright bassist/vocalist. According to Franne Jennings, The Amplifer, “The Farewell Drifters are among the leaders for the next generation in this unfolding epic we call American Music.” Chris Spector, Midwest Record says, “Pull up a chair, tip it back on two legs and enjoy a warm evening with this bunch. The Farwell Drifters are the new wave and this is one cool wave to ride.” Raffle tickets with prizes totaling over $2,000 will be sold for $5 each or six for $25. Prizes include a pendant with diamonds and rubies from Riddle’s Jewelry valued at $1275; a $300 gift certificate from Scheels; 100 gallons of free gas from Montana Refining Company, a raft or kayak self-guided day trip from Montana River Outfitters and a $100 gift certificate from Albertson’s. Committee members are: Heather and Todd Llehman, co-chairmen; Bonnie Warren, secretary; Sarah Schumacher, treasurer; Dave Wilson, bands and m.c.; Patty Rearden, vendors and city liaison; Norma Ashby, sponsors and publicity; Dan Perbil, graphic arts; Dwight Smith, raffle; Joyce Madson, volunteers; Tim Shanks, police department liaison; Milburn and Arlyn Johnson, stage and sound; Jack Beckman, parking; Harry Mitchell, production and Jim Meinert, History Museum Director. The History Museum at 422 2nd St. S., is dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage of this area. In the previous Bluegrass on the Bay concerts more than 8,000 people have attended and over $102,000 have been raised for The History Museum. For more information call The History Museum at 406-452-3462 or go to the event’s website: bluegrassonthebay.com. For more information:
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Tickets are $25 and are available at the Mansfield Box Office, Mansfield Convention Center, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. They may be purchased in person or by phone, Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets for History Museum members are $20 and may be purchased at the History Museum, 422 2nd St. S. Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Mary Ann gives Christian a "Kaufman Tattoo"! Attendees are reminded to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs. No
coolers or pets are allowed. Or send us an email here: bluegrass@thehistorymuseum.org Many thanks to our Quintet Level - Over $10,000 TRIO Level - $3,000-$4,999 Duet Level - $1,500-$2,500 Solo Level - $500-$1,450
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