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DESERT BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION GRASS CLIPPINGS Volume 21 Issue 5 December 2015/January 2016 CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCES - 2015 By Doc Simpson Greetings Bluegrass Aficionados: The Christmas season is upon us once again. The Bluegrass Carolers will be singing Christmas songs and bluegrass standards for children and adults in December. Whether you’re a DBA member, a Workshop player, or both; you are warmly invited to join in the festivities. You don’t even have to play an instrument, just come and sing! Invite a family member or friend. You’ll find our songs at our website: (desertbluegrass.org / events / workshops / Monday Night Workshop / link to resource page / Christmas Songs 2012) (http://desertbluegrass.org/images/pdf/christmas%20songs- 2012.pdf.) LUMINARIA NIGHTS, Saturday, Dec. 5th, 6-8 pm. The Luminaria Nights performance is at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Come early and park behind the Fry’s shopping plaza or at Emmanuel Baptist Church. We’ll be performing in the Pavilion. Musicians get in free and the first 20 that show up will get one free ticket for a loved one as well. CATALINA VILLIAGE ASSISTED LIVING, Saturday, Dec. 12th, 2-4 pm. Catalina Village Assisted Living at 5324 E. 1st Street is a state facility with very limited funding. They have no financial resources for Christmas/Hanukah celebrations or gifts for its 104 residents. TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER CHILDREN’S CLINICS, Tues. Dec. 15th, 1-3 pm The Children's Clinics on the TMC campus are having a party for the clinics’ children. They will get gifts and meet Santa. We will be playing for the kids while they wait in line. Children’s Clinics, Square & Compass Building, 2600 N. Wyatt Drive, (520) 324-5437. SIERRA DEL SOL ASSISTED LIVING, Tuesday, Dec. 22nd, 5:30-6:30pm. JoAnne Shifflet and Carole Wothe have been wonderful about coordinating monthly performances at the Sierra Del Sol Assisted Living Center at 8151 E Speedway Blvd. We’ll have a special Christmas performance. The residents are truly appreciative and love to sing along. DIAMOND CHILDREN’S CENTER, Thursday, Dec. 24th, 2-4 pm. Doug Sample has arranged for us to play at UMC’s Diamond Children’s Center from 2-4:00 pm at 1501 N. Campbell Ave. We’ll be handing out jingle bells and kazoos to the kids. Christmas is a time of giving to others. So what are you waiting for?!! Get off the couch, quit buying all that stuff that nobody wants, and stop yer whining about how horrible the world is becoming. Instead, give the gift of music to children and adults who really appreciate it. Remember, you don’t even have to play an instrument. Dress warmly, bring a friend, wear your smile and a Santa’s hat. Ho, Ho, Ho, Doc PAGE 2 GRASS CLIPPINGS VOLUME 21 ISSUE 5 OFFICERS President:: John David (520) 400-8853 [email protected] Vice President: Bonnie Lohman (520) 349-4812 [email protected] Secretary: Mike Headrick (520) 760-0745 [email protected] Treasurer: John Camm (520) 408-8092 [email protected] TRUSTEES Geoff Fox (520) 731-3601 [email protected] Jo Ann Shifflet (520) 484-5291 [email protected]. Andy MacLeod (520) 237-9832 [email protected] Jim (Doc) Reifschneider (520) 290-6615 [email protected] Jim Sanchez (520) 869-8468 [email protected] Paul “Doc” Simpson (520) 298-9746 [email protected] How to Contact the DBA Newsletter Editor--John David: For information concerning letters to the editor, reviews, contributing newsletter articles, submitting Concert & Band Listing information, Contact John via phone at (520) 400-8853, e-mail, [email protected], or snail mail, 8205 E. Crooked Tree Trail, Tucson, AZ 85715 Webmaster--Andy MacLeod: For information concerning the DBA website www.desertbluegrass.org contact the webmaster at [email protected] Membership Secretary--Mike Headrick: To join the DBA, renew a membership or submit an address change, contact Mike via phone at (520) 760-0745, email, [email protected] or snail mail, 13308 Placita el Algodon Tucson, AZ 85749 Publicity--Mike Headrick: Contact Mike at (520) 760-0745 or [email protected] Booking Bands--Bonnie Lohman: To book a DBA band for an event, phone (520) 349-4812 or email, [email protected] Advertising-- John David: To purchase advertising in our newsletter, contact by phone or email NEWSLETTER ADVERTIZING PRICES 1/4 PAGE--$25 PER ISSUE, $100 ANNUAL 1/2 PAGE--$40 PER ISSUE, $160 ANNUAL FULL PAGE--$60 PER ISSUE $240 ANNUAL CLASSIFIED ADS--$5 FOR 5 LINES OR LESS* *DBA Members Free, Space Permitting The opinions expressed in the DBA newsletter are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent the views of the Desert Bluegrass Association, its staff or members. Reviews, concert listings, band announcements and advertising are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by the Desert Bluegrass Association. In the event of an error, our liability is limited to printing a correction. Copyright 2013,. All Rights Reserved. VOLUME 21 ISSUE 5 GRASS CLIPPINGS PAGE 3 GREAT WEBSITES Desert Bluegrass Association Guitar: www.desertbluegrass.org www.bluegrassguitar.com/ Arizona Bluegrass Association Fiddle: www.arizonabluegrass.com www.fiddlehangout.com Bluegrass Arizona Blog Banjo: www.bluegrassarizona.blogspot.com www.banjohangout.org Daily Dose of Bluegrass; Bass: www.bluegrassonthetube.com www.bluegrassbassplace.com Bluegrass Lyrics Mandolin: http://bluegrasslyrics.com/ www.mandohangout.com/ Bluegrass Tablature Dobro: http://www.alltabs.com/bluegrass_tabs.php www.reso-nation.org www.resohangout.com PAGE 4 GRASS CLIPPINGS VOLUME 21 ISSUE 5 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 5 GRASS CLIPPINGS PAGE 5 The 4th Annual Marana Bluegrass Festival PRESS RELEASE 2016 The 2016 Marana Bluegrass Festival will be held Fri. April 8th, Sat. April 9th and Sun. April 10th at Ora Mae Harn Park in Marana, 13250 N. Lon Adams Road. The festival is presented by a partnership of: The Town of Marana, the Desert Bluegrass Association of Tucson, and S&S Bluegrass Promotions, LLC. This Festival will be showcasing (5) of Arizona’s Top Notch Bluegrass Bands, (1) Regional Bluegrass Band, (1) National Headliner. Opening ceremonies will start at 9:00 am. The music starts at 9:15 am and goes nonstop, one band after another, until 5:00 pm. This is “First Class” Bluegrass ENTERTAINMENT here are the bands: National Headliner: NU-BLU, Regional Band: Steve Smith & The Hard Road Trio, Local Bands: The Sonoran Dogs, The Greg Morton Band, Bost Family Traditions, The Lost Hombres, Superstitions Ridge. We will also have some free style clogging for your dancing pleasure!! Second year “Guitar Flat Picking” contest. The first year was successful we know the second year will be a hit!! It will be held at the festival park from 6PM to 9PM. It will be open to the first 15 applicants with prizes for 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200 place winners. More information can be obtained via the festival website at www.maranafestival.com For the visitor’s pleasure, there will be food vendors and arts & crafts booths adjacent to the performance area. RV “dry” camping is provided for $10 a weekend. Tent camping is FREE on the grass in the park. Gate fee is $15 per person per day or $20 for a weekend pass. Children under 12 are free if accompanied by an adult. Available at the park is Wi-Fi access for all festival attendees at NO CHARGE!! With this access you can pull up Band Bio’s, see the performance schedule and more. The most current detailed Information is available on the Festival’s Website at: www.maranafestival.com If you have specific questions, use the website’s “Contact Us” for e-mails or call Jim Sanchez- Chairman at 520-869-8468. SEE YOU IN APRIL !! PAGE 6 GRASS CLIPPINGS VOLUME 21 ISSUE 5 MARANA VESTIVAL VOLUNTEER REQUEST By Jim Wagner Hello Fellow “Pickers and Grinners”! It’s almost that time again! It’s almost time for the Marana Bluegrass Festival during the weekend of April 8, 9, and 10! We had a wonderful time and a very successful festival in 2015 due in great part to the enthusiastic volunteers. In fact, the festival cannot be put on without the help of volunteers! I thank all who volunteered last year and ask everyone to consider doing so again to make 2016 an even better festival. To sign up go to the festival website: mara- nafestival.com and select the "festival volunteer" link that will take you to the volunteer page. Scroll down the page and select as directed to access the signup genius page with positions and times that are available. If you didn't volunteer last year, please consider it. We had a lot of fun and I anticipate that we will again. As in the past, when you volunteer and work 4 hours, admission is free to the festival for that day. I can't imagine a better offer than that! Please contact me for any questions. I really appreciate your help! Jim Wagner [email protected] (520)407-6572 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 5 GRASS CLIPPINGS PAGE 9 PAGE 8 GRASS CLIPPINGS VOLUME 21 ISSUE 5 BANDS The 2 Lazy 2 Ranch Band Dusty River Boys Rusty Strings John Hall 520-647-1234 Rich Errico 520 818 0358 Klyle Stall 520-709-1279 [email protected] [email protected] Bear Canyon Ramblers Marilyn 520-760-0479 Greg Morton Saguaro Sunset Trio [email protected] 520-682-2558 Jim Sanchez 520-869-8468 www.bearcanyonramblers.com [email protected] Greenwood Sidee The Bost Family Tradition [email protected] The Sonoran Dogs Jeff Bost 520-432-5053 www.facebook.com/thegreenwoodsidee Peter McLaughlin 520-247-1027 [email protected] www.greenwoodsidee.com Brian Davies 520-349-9497 www.thesonorandogs.com Buffelgrass Jam Pak Blues 'N' Grass Neighborhood Tim Barrett 520-235-3518 Band