May 2011
May 2011
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Free Concerts in Shipshewana!
The music lineup has been set for this years
Shipshewana Mayfest festival on May 6 and May 7 and
features a few familiar faces as well as some new, fresh
ones. Playing off of this years’ theme, “Where Family
Comes First” the organizers have put together a list
of family-friendly artists who offer a variety of sounds.
The Helmsmen Quartet
The Helmsmen Quartet, based out of Sturgis,
Mich., will get things started at 6:00 pm on Friday,
May 6. Their performance will include a variety of
musical styles ranging from old time hymns to lively
Southern Gospel songs.
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The Russ Lee Band
Following them and making their first appearance
at Mayfest will be the Desert Road Band from Bremen,
IN. The Russ Lee Band from Goshen, IN will be the
final act of the evening. They are comprised of a variety
of local artists including Sheila Mullet, Matthew Mullet,
and Russ Lee. They provide a gospel country sound
with goose bump harmonies that are uplifting and
encouraging. They will also be doing some yodeling
in harmony.
On Saturday evening, The Marlin Wagler Family
will kick things off at 6:00 pm. They will be making their
way to Shipshewana from Daviess County, Southern
Indiana. The
The Marlin Wagler Family
headlining
act of the
2-day festival will be
local favorite Amos
Raber, starting at
7:30 pm. Amos writes
many of his own
songs and enjoys his
gift of singing the
yesteryear style of
country bluegrass
music.
All of the concerts
will take place in
the entertainment
tent on the corner
of Main Street and
Morton Street in
downtown Shipshewana. There will also be plenty of
local vendors selling delicious food for all in attendance
to enjoy. For a detailed listing of events being offered
at this years Shipshewana Mayfest, please visit www.
shipshewana.com.