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as well as Kellie Everett ( The Hooten Hallers ) singing and playing upright bass . Local troubadour Denny Garcia opens . facebook . com / theliftdubuque .
SAT 7 / 27
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1838 Erben Organ Benefit Recital : Charles Barland
4:30 PM @ GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
( 107 S PROSPECT ST , GALENA , IL )
TICKETS : FREE Charles Barland is a Professor of Music and University Organist at University of Dubuque . A native of Eau Claire , WI , Dr . Charles Barland earned a bachelor of arts degree at Carroll University , a master of arts degree at the University of Iowa , and the doctor of musical arts degree at the University of Kansas . Donations appreciated for historic preservation of the instrument . facebook . com / FullyGrace .
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Blues on the River : Bob Dorr and the Blues Two Plus One |
SUN 7 / 28 |
Asher Cataldo , Bryce Reeg , Logan Wheat , and Layla Cataldo
3 PM @ BEER IN THE BARN BREWERY
( 101 MAIN ST , ST . DONATUS , IA )
TICKETS : FREE Raised in the middle of Tennessee and writing music since the age of 8 , singer-songwriter Asher Cataldo , shares a wide style of music ranging from classic country , modern country , folk , hip-hop and blues . Joining him at the Gehlen Barn is Bryce Reeg , a Bellevue , IA native , another singer-songwriter now living in Tennessee to expand his musical talents . Logan Wheat , from Fayetteville , TN blends traditional country music with his own unique style , adds to the talent of this group . Finally , Layla Cataldo is joining the tour this year to share her beautiful voice and guitar skills . Influenced heavily by her musical family in Tennessee , she is an amazing addition to this talented group of musicians . gehlenhouseandbarn . com .
TUE 7 / 30
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Mud Lake Bluegrass Sundays SUNDAYS : JULY 21 , AUGUST 4 , AND AUGUST 18 @ NOON – 6 PM MUD LAKE PARK ( 22312 GOLF LAKE RD ) The Mud Lake Music Society in partnership with the Friends of Dubuque County Conservation announce the return of the Mud Lake Bluegrass Sundays series . Promoted by The Dubuque County Conservation Board , this popular event began as an effort to bring bluegrass music to an outdoor setting by the Mississippi River at Mud Lake Park . Check out this year ’ s events on July 21 , Aug . 4 , and Aug . 18 .
With a focus on audience involvement , each event kicks off with the Pickers Pick-nic starting at noon and going until 2 p . m . It ’ s the perfect setting to meet and play with other aspiring pickers . Guest instructors help with tuning , answer questions , and then organize the jam sessions . Then at 2 p . m ., the main stage fires up with a regional opening act followed by a national touring act at 3:30 p . m ., entertaining until approximately 6 p . m . Asking attendees only for freewill donations , the society ’ s goal is to raise enough money to cover costs and retain a small fund to continue Mud Lake Bluegrass Sundays the next year . Camping spaces are available at Mud Lake Park , along with food concessions and special Mud Lake Bluegrass souvenirs ( shirts , instrument , and raffles ). No alcohol is served , but visitors may bring their own coolers , and it is recommended that people bring lawn chairs . For more information , visit facebook . com / mudlakebluegrass .
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precision , finesse , and style when they kick off the festival on Sunday , July 21 .
Special guests Denny and the Folk-ups open featuring a grouping of our area ’ s best and favorite musicians : multi-instrumentalist Denny Garcia , AJ Steil on guitar , Tim Knauss on bass , and Tim Connelly on drums .
Greg Garing w / The Mutual Admiration Society Greg Garing , former fiddler for Jimmy Martin and a revered singer and performer in the second-wave bluegrass cannon , will head up this group on Sunday , Aug . 4 . Greg will be joined by former area family band members Frank and Lillie Mae Rische , driving up to entertain us from their new home of Nashville , TN . They have played the Mud Lake festival multiple times as Jypsy , Silk and Saddle , the Carters , and most recently The Rische Family Band . Rounding out this group will be Nashville cats Craig Smith and bass player Mark Edelstein holding down the groove .
Opening the show will be The Mutual Admiration Society , a grouping of multiple pickers and singers doing some of their own stuff and a mixture of traditional musical favorites .
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TICKETS : $ 25 ADV /$ 30 DOOR Bob Dorr ’ s legacy with the Blue Band began in June 1981 . Although Dorr is talented on various instruments including the harmonica and percussion , his voice is his best instrument . Not only has Dorr made his own band a success , but he has helped provide valuable exposure for other regional bands through the use of his highly popular radio shows on Iowa Public Radio and as producer of the highly regarded Iowa Blues compilations for Hot Fudge Music . Attendees can enter to win a 5-day mountain retreat vacation in the Smith ’ s vacation home in Silverthorne , CO . A 50 / 50 raffle supports United Way . stonecliffwinery . com . |
Colm & Laura Keegan w / Brian McGrane
7 PM @ GALENA CENTER FOR THE ARTS
( 971 GEAR ST , GALENA , IL )
TICKETS : $ 15 ADULTS , $ 5 STUDENTS This trio , featuring Irish and Scottish influences , brings a unique blend of original and traditional melodies to Galena . Seating is limited . galenacenterforthearts . org .
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Bigtooth w / Denny and the Folk-ups After years of sharing festival bills and bumping elbows at open jams , Starr Moss , Trent Cuthbert , Michael Falk , Claire Kannapell , and Paul Kienitz have joined forces to make their own brand of bluegrass-inspired music . Bigtooth , the culmination of this shared history , keeps one hand on the book of bluegrass standards and the other on the songwriting pen . Count on a distinctive repertoire that intertwines traditional material and original compositions , delivered with |
Art Stevenson and High Water w / Mississippi Acoustic Trio Art Stevenson has been playing bluegrass in the Midwest for 25 years and brings that tradition on Sunday , Aug . 18 . Art is known for his powerful lead singing on traditional bluegrass , early country , and western ballads , and for his driving rhythm guitar playing . His harmonica renditions of fiddle tunes are a crowd favorite !
The afternoon begins with a special performance by the Mississippi Acoustic Trio , Dubuque ’ s longest running musical group . Entertaining for your pleasure for over 50 years . Come see the “ boys ,” Dave , Cricket and Denny , play some bluegrass , folk , Americana , and country in their inimitable classic style . •
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