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Volume 30 No 10 Copyright © 2008 by Central Texas Bluegrass Association October, 2008 “BEARFOOT”

CTBA 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: “AT THE CACTUS CAFÉ NOV. 15TH”

The CTBA was born at an initial membership convention on January 22, 1978 (at what is now the County Line restaurant on the hill), making this our 30th anniversary year (see www.centraltexasbluegrass.org/History.htm ), and we have decided that we’d better commemorate it before the year is over. For this special occasion, we decided to do something different. We’re bringing Bearfoot, an exciting young five-piece band from Alaska, to the Cactus Cafe on Saturday evening, November 15, and if you’re a CTBA member, you get in free! Our goals for this project were fourfold: 1) to support a young band early in their career, during the winter off-season when festival bookings are scarce; 2) to bring a band to Austin that had seldom or never played here be- fore; 3) to give the band some exposure outside their normal touring radius; and 4) to raise the profile of bluegrass and the CTBA in Central Texas.

Bearfoot Bluegrass (the name hearkens to their home state) was formed in Anchorage in 1999, when the six members were just teenagers. These days, there are five of them, they’ve shortened the name to Bearfoot, and they’re already veterans in their early 20s. In 2001, they won the Telluride band contest, and you may have seen them last spring at the Old Settlers Music Festival. I saw them play a couple of years ago at the Folk Alliance convention here in Austin, and along with the Biscuit Burners, they were the highlight of the meeting. Although the band hails from Alaska, they spend most of the year touring in the lower 48. Just since August, they’ve been in Colorado, California, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Washington. On October 11, they’ll be at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and next year, they’re booked at Wintergrass. We’re lucky to have them here.

With twin , , and bass, and with vocals mostly featuring the women in the group, Bearfoot covers swing, singer-songwriter, bluegrass and Americana. Look in the dictionary under the entry for “sultry bluegrass torch singer,” and you’ll find a picture of fiddler Annalisa Tornfelt. If they do “Won’t Be Long” at the concert, you’ll see what I mean. Annalisa has her own solo projects, too ( www.annalisatornfelt.com ) and is an exquisite fiddler. She wrote much of the material for their latest CD. Angela Oudean is the other fiddler. She’s studied at East Tennessee State University, where she played with the Everybodyfields. Kate Hamre is a fiddler, too, but she plays bass in the band and is the band manager. Jason Norris is the mandolin picker. He’s been playing since he was 9 years old, and it shows in his playing. He also plays guitar, , and bass. Mike Mickelson, a graduate of the Univer- sity of Alaska, is the flatpicker, playing a 1948 vintage D-18. Mike’s style is deft, reminding me of sev- eral other young, really accomplished pickers like Chris Eldredge or Andy Falco.

Bearfoot has released three CDs: “Only Time Knows” (2001), “Back Home” (2003), and “Follow Me” (2006). I’ve got the last two, and can testify you’ll want to pick up copies at the show. Check the band’s web page for sound clips.

The concert will be at the Cactus Cafe in the old Texas Union Building. The Union building is located on the west side of the UT campus. It runs along the east side of Guadalupe, near the intersection with West 23rd St. We’ll have more details on location and parking in the next issue of the Bulletin. The Cactus Cafe is the best acoustic performance venue in Austin. The acoustics are perfect, and there’s a great sound system with a professional engineer at the controls. I’ve seen everybody from Bill Monroe to Ralph Stanley, Alison Krauss, the Nashville Bluegrass Band, and Laurie Lewis play there. Despite its name, it doesn’t really serve any food, but it does have a bar. We’ll have a membership table set up in the foyer, and if your name is on the CTBA membership list, you’ll get in free. Or you can join on the spot, and get in free that way! Members of the general public will be admitted with a low admission fee. See you there! Ken Brown

Web sites:

www.bearfootbluegrass.com www.myspace.com/bearfootband www.utexas.edu/txunion/

DON’T MISS IT !!! ALL CTBA MEMBERS WILL BE ADMITTED FREE

Texas Pickers Clean Up at Winfield

No, not in the campground -- in the songwriter showcase. Gary Mortensen (Texas Swing Kings) won in the instrumental category for "Haunted Saddle." Lou-Lou and Howdy Barbour (Brenham) won in the Humorous Song category.

2 CTBA FIRST SATURDAY NIGHT By Roy Glover

Once again the Grass Onions packed Artz Ribhouse on First Saturday, Sept. 6th for a fun packed evening as well as some great Bar-B-Q.

This is a colorful group which truly enjoys what they do. Left to right they are: Jon Ricketts, banjo, Jon Kemp- painen, Fiddle and vocals, Kevin Willette on mandolin and vocals, Ray Cargo, bass and vocals and last with his magic guitar is Tom Duplissey also doing vocals. They are outstanding with 2, 3 and 4 part harmony that is second to none. Their arrange- ments of the songs, even though most are old time favorites, seems to add a special touch which makes it all their very own.

They are all capable of taking lead both in vocals and on their particular instruments. Kevin Willette did a superb job on lead Vocal, with the other guys backing him up, on a song called “Lonesome Pine”. There seems to be no end to the list of songs these guys can perform. This time they did “Scotland”, “Airmail Special”, “Rollin’ in My Sweet Baby’s Arms”, “Why You Been Gone”, “All about you”, and "Down A Windin’ Road”, which is one of my favorites. Jon Ricketts did his “Ricketts Rag” and just sent the audience into a frenzy. It is something to watch these Guys as they pull the audience in and get the participation they want.

All I can say is, "They enjoy what they do”, and that is evident. Their antics and the desire for fun make this an outstanding group to watch.

3 4 CTBA Music Teacher Members Eddie Collins Blazing Bows The Sieker Band 512-836-8255 Mary Hattersley Rolf & Bete Sieker www.eddiecollins.biz 512-873-8925 512-733-2857 [email protected] www.siekerband.com

Any members who give lessons and would like to be included please e-mail me at : [email protected]

BOARD APPROVES NEW PROPOSAL ! ! !

The Board unanimously approved a proposal to allow credit toward a member’s renewal of $5 for each new member he or she brings in during the year. This is a limited time approval to see how well the membership responds.

There is a space for “Referred by ______” on the membership application which can be downloaded off the website or use the one on the back of the monthly Bulletin. The applicant MUST fill in that part of the application in order to give credit to the existing member that referred them. Failure to fill in that space will result in the existing member not receiving their credit. They may not call in after the fact and say who referred them. Only New Membership applications will be counted starting as of September 1, 2008.

Most members should never have to pay their membership again, unless they choose to, simply by getting 4 or 5 new members each year they will have credit to cover the renewal.

Roy Glover will keep a running total and will advise you on your renewal card as to how much credit you have toward your renewal.

Let’s make this work people and increase our membership………...

Cell Phone Numbers Going Public !!!

REMINDER....all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies this month and you will start to receive sale calls.

YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS

To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number.

HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS INFORMATION ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS. .

You can also register by going to the website: donotcall.gov

5 CTBA Band Shows and Events NOTE: All listings need to be in no later than the 15th of the month to go into the next month bulletin October, 2008 Fri Oct 3 6:30pm Teresa Garner Bluegrass Band— County Seat, Georgetown, Tx Fri Oct 3 7 pm The Sieker Band— Walburg Restaurant, Walburg, Tx Sat Oct 4 4:30 & 7:30 BuffaloGrass — Great American Cowboy, Gonzales, Tx http://buffalograssmusic.com Sat Oct 4 8 pm The Sieker Band — Music on the Square, Lampassas, Tx Sat Oct 4 7:30 pm The Piney Grove Ramblers — Artz Ribhouse, 2330 S. Lamar, Austin, Tx Sun Oct 5 11 am The Sieker Band— Threadgill’s North Lamar Blvd, Austin, Tx Tue Oct 7 7:30 pm Danny Santos —HAAM benefit ,Artz Ribhouse, 2330 S. Lamar, Austin, Tx Fri Oct 10 7 pm The Sieker Band — Walburg Restaurant, Walburg, Tx Fri Oct 10 7 pm The Piney Grove Ramblers —Green Mesquite, 1400 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, Tx Sat Oct 11 7:30 pm Teresa Garner Bluegrass Band—Dahlia Café, Liberty Hill, Tx Sat Oct 11 7 pm Austin Lounge Lizards —Open Door Coffee House, Trinity United Methodist Church, Arlington, Tx 817-429-2196 Sat Oct 11 7:30 pm The Sieker Band — Artz Ribhouse, 2330 S. Lamar, Austin, Tx Sat Oct 11 6 pm The Grass Onions — Freddie’s Place on South Lamar, Austin, Tx Sat Oct 11 11 am Danny Santos — Bastrop Market Days, Bastrop, Tx Sun Oct 12 11 am Danny Santos— Threadgills North Bluegrass Brunch, Austin, Tx Fri Oct 17 6 pm Teresa Garner Bluegrass — The County Seat , Georgetown, Tx Fri Oct 17 8 pm Too High String Band —Stanley’s Bar-B-Q, Tyler, Texas Fri Oct 17 7 pm The Sieker Band — Walburg Restaurant , Walburg, Tx Sat Oct 18 1:30 pm Too High String Band — Anderson Fair, Houston, Tx Sat Oct 18 tba Teresa Garner Bluegrass — Bertram Smokehaus, Bertram, Tx Sat Oct 18 1:45 pm The Sieker Band — Hutto Old Time Days, Hutto, Tx Fri Oct 24 8:30 pm Austin Lounge Lizards—Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands, Tx Fri Oct 24 7 pm The Sieker Band — Walburg Restaurant, Walburg, Tx Fri Oct 31 7 pm Blacktop Bend —Green Mesquite Halloween Party, Austin, Tx 512-619-8536 Fri Oct 31 6 pm The Piney Grove Ramblers— County Seat, Georgetown, Tx Fri Oct 31 7 pm The Sieker Band — Walburg Restaurant, Walburg, Tx

Festivals and Workshops Wed Oct 3-5 Wickett Bluegrass Festival— Wickett, Tx 432-943-3135 Sat Oct 11 Grape Creek Bluegrass Jamfest — Grape Creek, Tx 325-653-7030 Sat Oct 11 Texas Pickin’ Park— Fayetteville, Tx 979-378-2753 Sat Oct 17-19 Austin Stringband Festival/ Workshop—Camp Ben McCulloch, Austin, Tx http:// aftm.us/festivals/string_band_festival_2008/index.shtm Sat Oct 18 Bay Area Bluegrass Assoc. Show — League City, Tx 713-249-2986Sat Thu Oct 23-25 Spring Creek Bluegrass Club Festival— Bellville, Tx 979-865-5250 If you are a member of CTBA, and your band has an upcoming show, please email Editor at: [email protected]

6 CTBA Artists and Bands Dear Henry Band String Beans Too High String Band Austin Lounge Lizards Chris Brewster Mike Montgomery Geoff Union Mike Drudge 512-693-4648 512-517-6753 512-563-9821 615-262-6886 www.dearhenrymusic.com [email protected] [email protected] www.austinlizards.com Eddie Collins Teresa Garner Bluegrass Wayward Pony Blacktop Bend 512-836-8255 Band Dale Albright George Rios www.eddiecollins.biz Teresa Garner [email protected] 512-619-8536 [email protected] 512-963-4612 www.irishsessions.webhop. [email protected] [email protected] org www.waywardpony.com Blazing Bows Grass Onions Band Tom Duplissey The Ledbetters Mary Hattersley 512-454-9313 Spencer Drake 512-873-8925 [email protected] 803-660-2533

[email protected] Bluegrass Vatos Hard to Make a Living NOTE: Danny Santos John Hood The Piney Grove Ram- Please be sure to check the 512-218-4141 512-376-7767 blers bands’ website for last minute [email protected] hardtomakealiv- Wayne Brooks changes as this does occur from

[email protected] 512-345-6609 time to time.

BuffaloGrass www.pgramblers.com Don Inbody Manchaca All-Stars The Sieker Band 512-295-6977 All bands listed are B. Buchanan Rolf & Beate Sieker [email protected] members of the 512-282-2756 512-733-2857

[email protected] www.siekerband.com CTBA. See the mem- bership form on the David & Barbara Brown Out of the Blue The Grazmatics back cover page for 361-985-9902 Jamie Stubblefield L. Wayne Ross information on band [email protected] 512-295-5325 512-303-2188 membership. [email protected]

Sat. Oct. 25th , Bluegrass Concert, Texas Rose Horse Park 14078 State Hwy 110 N., Tyler Tx. This is a state of the art Central Texas Bluegrass Bulletin all weather equestrian arena. Starts at 1:00 pm—10:00 pm. Roy Glover, Editor Tickets $20, Kids under 12 free. Tentative line up includes: Hickory Hill, Bealtegras, High Strung, Tyler Cullender, published by Bowles Creek, Blue River and Rod Moag & Texas Grass. Central Texas Bluegrass Association Jam sites near the concert area (Bring your own chairs) Russell Gunn, Treasurer Ticket info: 903-882-1481, 903-881-9444 or 817-714-4350 John Hood, President Mike Montgomery, Vice-President

Ken Brown P.O. Box 9816 Austin, TX 78766-9816 512-261-9440 CTBA is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt Texas non-profit corporation. Contributions are deductible as chari- table and educational donations. Work published in this Bulletin is used by permission of writers, artists, and photographers, who retain all copyrights to work submitted to the Bulletin.

7 CTBA Member Bands CD’s This group composed of Don Inbody on guitar, Scott Byars on mandolin and Howard Surber on bass, all sing both solo and do harmony as well. The CD reflects their own style of music including some songs they have written as well as some of our old time favorites. Contact information provided below for prices and shipping. For Booking info go to :

Artist: BuffaloGrass Title: Gone to Nickel Creek Contact : [email protected] Booking: www.buffalograss music.com

This group has developed a unique style of their own and given a new sound to the . I have this album and thoroughly enjoy it. It is unlike many of the albums you buy these days which when you finish listening to it you almost never put it back in the CD player because you don’t have the urge to listen to it again. This entire album will have you wanting to listening time and again.

Artist: Teresa Garner & Bluegrass Express Title: Cold Cold Ground Contact: www.mysite.verion.net/res7zkss

The Manchaca All Stars are a lively and Entertaining group who have play various venues around the area for over 20 years. You may have seen and listened to them at the Manchaca Fire Hall in Manchaca, Tx where they were the house band for many years. Their music consist of a wide range from the realm of country to Bluegrass. Contact info provided below:

Artist: Manchaca All Stars Title: First Attempt Call: (512) 282 - 2756 or 512 496-3756

“Support The CTBA Member Bands!”

Check the Member Bands Listings on Page 7 and the Shows and Events listings on page 6.

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These two albums have been out for a while with “Golden Wings” being the latest release. I have both CD’s and enjoy both…. Roy The following is a testimonial listed on Eddie’s web site: ….”unpretentious music that draws the listener in. It reminds me not so much of a fancy banquet as an enjoyable, satisfying breakfast with friends at your favorite local diner.” …..Pete Wernick (Dr. Banjo)

For info on ordering go to:

Artist: Eddie Collins Title: Golden Wings or Rise & Shine Contact: www.eddiecollins.bus/eddie/cd.html

“Singer/songwriter Danny Santos the inspiration of his Tejano heritage, a musical legacy ranging from Hank Williams to the Beatles, and a Texas-sized determination to create a unique mix of country/ folk tinged with Bluegrass and the Blues. His songs illuminate the joys of true love, the woes of love lost and the weary long- ing of those still searching. It’s a style forged from maturity, grit and drive”. I took this from his website but I have listened to his music and it truly relates and states it much better than I could. For ordering info go to:

Artist: Danny Santos Title: Done Gone Got Lucky Contact: www.folkera.com/windriver/dannysantos/index.html

8 CTBA Business Members

Texas

OvertonOverton BluegrassBluegrass FestivalFestival City of Overton Sponsoring Bluegrass and Gospel Music Bluegrass Celebration www.overtonbluegrass.com Sponsored by City of Early Don Eaves [email protected] Drawer D Charlotte Parrack 903-834-3171 Overton, Texas 75684 325-646-8531 300 Early Blvd. #31 [email protected] Early, Texas 76802

Notice: We will be taking more pictures at bluegrass events and jams. If any member does not want their picture published in the Bulletin please opt out by contacting … Roy Glover at: [email protected]

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OLD TIME CHURCH MEETING AND SING ALONG By Roy Glover

Yes people they do still exist. I was invited to an old time, sit out under the big Oak tree, sing along. There was hot dogs, cold drinks, cookies, other sweets and great fellowship at this meeting out behind The First Baptist Church of Buda. Pastor Stephen Warren was in charge of the festivities. He and Gene Varley put the event together.

This was strictly an acoustic group and we had more fun than you could shake a stick at, with all ages young and old.

Another note of interest is that 6 out of the 7 that were invited to play music were CTBA members. Our numbers are growing folks and more and more CTBA members are showing up when musicians are invited for great Bluegrass, Gospel and sometimes old classic Country.

This event was strictly gospel and we had about 75 people singing along with us as we played. Reminded me of the old days of the old camp meetings when I was a kid. Thanks for the invite First Baptist Church of Buda.

STOLEN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

Description : A.E. Smith open back 5-string banjo in blonde 'Levy' leather gig bag.

Stolen from storage unit in Austin on about July 30th.

Police case # 08 5042446 Contact Stewart Rose at 512 744 3815 NOT or Detective Terry Gish at 512 974 5797 ICE Check out pictures: http://homepage.mac.com/mo.sho/OTHER/ PhotoAlbum48.html

10 CTBA Area Jams and Events

AUSTIN AREA, CTBA GARLAND PEARL Beginner/Intermed. Jam 1st. & 3rd Thu. 7-9 pm, Bluegrass on the Square: Sat-March thru Novem- Jam & Stage Show, 1st Sat: Jam 12:00, Show Steve Mangold 512-345-6155 ber between Main and State Sts. At 6th, 7:30pm 4:30 pm Hwy 183, 7 mi South of Purmela to 1 am, Jim Miller 972-276-3197 contact: Ronald Medart 254-865-6013 CTBA 2nd & 4th Sat , Artz Ribhouse, beginner/ Intermediate Jam 4—6 contact: Steve Mangold GEORGETOWN SAN ANTONIO 345-6155 Randy’s Rangers Thursday Jam: Duke’s BBQ Open Bluegrass Jam Session 1st & 3rd Tue. , 6- Smokehouse, 7-9 pm, 512-869-8076 or 8:30 pm Grady’s BBQ Store No San Pedro Ave, Jam Session: Sunday at Artz Ribhouse, 2-5 pm www.sigi.us/RR at Jackson –Keller (beginner Friendly)

Live Bluegrass Show: Artz Ribhouse Sunday 6 2nd Sunday Jam, held at 1 pm at the San Gabriel Beginner/Intermediate Bluegrass Jam 2nd Thurs- pm; 512-442-8283 Park in Georgetown behind the football stadium. day 7-9 pm at 6418 Ridgehurst, San Antonio, Tx Contact Jon or Sigi 512-869-8076 Hosted by: Clifton Bowren 210-602-5544 AAAMS Jam 2nd & 4th Wed. Leander/Cedar [email protected] Park Fine Arts Academy, 200 Buttercup Rd, Ste. THE GROVE 104, Cedar Park, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, 512-401-8863 Outside Pick General Store, 15 mi. west of SAN MARCOS Temple on Hwy 36, Sat, 6pm til……….. Saturday Oct. 25 from 3 pm to 8 pm. AFTM Contra Dance: 3rd Sat. 3501 Red River Contact: M. Anderson 512-282-1215 San Marcos Masonic Lodge #342, Hway 123, 2.2 7:30 to 11 pm, $7 453-8936 (3rd Sat. is THE BIG JAMBOREE ) miles east from IH-35. Next to 3D Welding.. Plenty of parking in the back. Bar-B-Q plate AFTM Jam Session: 2nd Sun at Artz Rib house at HARWOOD available at $5 each. Contact Chuck Pascoe at 2330 S Lamar, Austin Tx Stage Show & Jam Session 3rd Sat, 9 mi. E. of Ph: 512-353-7410 or [email protected] Lulling, Hwy 90, 2 to 9 pm ALL ARE WELCOME FIDDLERS GREEN jam session in the BARN out Ben Buchanan 512-263-7193 back behind the shop every 2nd and 4th Thursday SHULENBERG from 7pm to 11 pm. Phone : 512-452-3900 HONDO RV Park community Center www.fiddlersgreenmusicshop.com Hondo Hootenanny, 1 pm Hondo Community 2nd Tuesday of every month 6:30—9:00 pm Center, 1st Fri each mo. 830-426-3438 Laretta Baumgarten 979-743-4388 BANDERA [email protected] 4th Friday of each month at Silver Sage Corral– LEAGUE CITY (BABA) east of Bandera. Starts at 6:30 pm. For more info Jam & Free Bluegrass Show 3rd Sat: Jam 5pm, WIMBERLEY call (830)796-3969 (Not on Good Friday) Show 6:30pm Jan thru Nov., League City Civic Bluegrass Jam Fri 8-12 pm, Lane’s Country Café Center, 300 W. Walker St. 281-636-9419 Wimberley, Tx BELLVILLE, LIBERTY HILL Spring Creek Club Jam/Show Jan. thru Sept 4th Sat; 4pm Jam, 6:30 pm show. Coushatte Recrea- 4th Sat. Jam Session at 1 pm until 6 pm, Hwy 29 tion Ranch 979-865-5250 [email protected] West, contact Paula at 512-778-5410 Plenty of RV camping and good food. MANCHACA

Open Jam every Thursday night from 7-9:00 pm at BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION, Notice: We will be taking more The Railroad BBQ on FM 1626 in Manchaca, Tx Brazos Country Grass Monday Jam J. Cody’s, pictures at bluegrass events and 3610 S. College 6-9 pm MEDINA jams. If any member does not www.brazoscountrygrass.com 2nd Tuesday—each month— all gospel jam at the want their picture published in first Baptist Church—Median, Tx. Starts at 6 pm CEDAR PARK, Irish sessions Jam, It’s a Grind for info call...Linda Barton 830-589-2486 the Bulletin please opt out by Coffeehouse, once a month. Check out website: contacting … Roy Glover at: www.irishsessions/webhop/org 2nd Friday each month— The Medina Jam session [email protected] will be held at the Masonic Lodge at 6:30 pm CLEBURNE (bring covered dish) Show and Jam: 3rd Fri. Cleburne Civic Center, 1501 W. Henderson (Hwy 67) 7 pm $3 MONTGOMERY www.NTBBluegrass.com 1ST SATURDAY Jam in Downtown Historical Montgomery, Tx Quaint shops, farmer’s market, CONVERSE and multiple jam sites for acoustic music 2nd Thursday each month Retired Musicians Jam (bluegrass, country and Cajon). Jams from 10 am 10 am to 3 pm—250 Donalan, Converse, Tx call til 2 pm. For discount coupons at local KOA 210-658-3578 (South of Converse off Hwy 1516) contact Dr. Mike Davis: [email protected]

FAYETTEVILLE: NEW BRAUNFELS Texas Pickin” Park...Jam 2nd Saturday, each Landa Jam —1st and 3rd Monday month beginning at 6 pm on the Courthouse each month 10 am, at Senior Citizen’s Center 655 Square. Acoustic Instruments only. Landa St. New Braunfels 830-589-2486 For Info: [email protected] www.texaspickinpark.com

If we left off your jam, please contact Roy at [email protected]

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Central Texas Bluegrass Assoc. P.O. Box 9816 Austin, Texas 78766=9816

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