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GALENA, MISSOURIS FARNUM FAMILY BLUEGRASS NEWS![]() Greetings & Happy New Year from the Missouri Ozarks! Were about to embark on the biggest family music trip... of our lives! Were going to the Rio Grande Valley for a five week tour. We've over 30 concerts booked. Most concerts are for residents of some of the many RV parks catering to "Winter Texans". These are retired folks from all over the country, even Canada. We'll be pretty busy, but we hope to take in some of the local sites while down in that area and consume LOTS of grapefruit & other citrus! If you or any of your family or friends are anywhere nearby while we're down there, we'd be very pleased to have you come out & see us. It would be nice to meet or get reacquainted. We're doing a few free shows, however the RV parks charge a modest fee (part of which we'll call our livelihood). If you've any questions, please contact us via email, Facebook or phone. We are also booking for the balance of 2012 (and beyond), so please contact us to schedule a community concert, school assembly, or music for worship service or other church related activity. NEW FAMILY ALBUM: YES, that's right! Our new CD just completed in time for our Texas Tour titled, "Leaning " is now available We'll be fulfilling any CD orders as soon as we return from Texas. If you'd like a copy, please mail an offering ($10-$15 suggested). Please allow at least six weeks. Thank you. In closing, please keep our family in your prayers for safe travels, good performances and that our music and ministry for Christ and His Kingdom would be a blessing and encouragement to all... Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. ~~~ Colossians 3:16 Norm Farnum Family http://FarnumFamily.org P.O. Box 355 Galena, MO 65656 (417) 337-3432 ![]() FROM TERESA ROMANS AND THE HEART OF THE BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION (HOBA) February 1980 several bluegrass musicians and music lovers got together at the American Legion Hall in West Plains, MO to play and listen to some great local talent. The events of the evening were so well received that plans were started immediately to form an association and to continue with the monthly entertainment. By-laws were written, a permanent name was chosen, and April 1980, an official not-for-profit organization became a reality. Congratulations HOBA youve been around over 30 years and have had many faithful supporters. Now, welcome to 2012! Can you believe that weve already got one week down? As of this writing, youve got 360 days until Christmas! Better get crackin! Hope everyone had a good New Years Eve. Our New Years Eve party was well attended and I think that everyone had a good time. The food was great, visiting was grand and the music was pretty darn good too. Thanks to all who participated. Special thanks to Sean McCormick, Gary Due, Teresa Bourgoin, Randall & Matthew Romans for helping with the clean up. It was much appreciated. We look forward to doing more things like this. So, now begins the 2012 bluegrass season. Weve pretty well got plans laid out for 2012. HOBA PARKS EVENTS May 19 Second Annual Gospel Show & Fish Fry featuring some great food and fantastic country, bluegrass and southern gospel music. June 7,8,9 Thirtieth Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival August 18 Fifth Annual Fiddle Fest, Harmonica Howl, Crafters Convention, and Bluegrass Band Jam September 20,21,22 Twentieth Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival. Add these to your calendars and plan on attending. We appreciate your support. STARR THEATER BLUEGRASS CONCERT January 14th, the Starr Theater in downtown Willow Springs will be featuring and evening of bluegrass music. Bands performing will be Big Creek and Swift Kick. Tickets are $5.00 and show starts at 7. Im hoping to go as I know Tim Prososki just cant wait to play our song! Everyone come out and support our local musicians. ACOUSTIC MUSIC CONCERT SERIES March 10 - Eddie & Martha Adcock, Scott Shipley & The Model Prisoners. April 28th, 2012 The Dillards, Blackberry Winter. Shows will begin at 7 p.m. at The Avenue Theatre, West Plains, Missouri. Admission $10.00. For more information, please contact call 1-800-283-9430 W.P. Music. SYMPATHIES Our sincere condolences go out to the following HOBA families: Mr. Vainis Barks passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at the Ozarks Medical Center. On May 14, 2010, he married Elizabeth Burns. Mr. Barks was a veteran having served with the United States Army. He had worked for Cloud Oak, managed Cozey Grove, was employed at Chrysler in Belvidere, Illinois and retired from the City of West Plains. Mr. Barks enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball, Bluegrass music, square dancing and dirt track racing. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Barks, six step-children,, twenty-one step-grandchildren; twenty step great-grandchildren; two brothers, Orval Barks, wife, Geneva and Melvin Barks, wife, Mary Ann, both of West Plains; one sister, Mildred Warren, husband, Verdon, Pomona, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to: Mrs. Elizabeth Barks 1920 Bluebird Way West Plains, MO 65775 Jim Willard, and George & Dorothy Willard lost their sister, Pauline Elizabeth Collins, Sunday, December 25, 2011. She was 91 years old. Condolences may be sent to: Jim Willard 1931 Kay Street West Plains, MO 65775 George & Dorothy Willard 2823 Laurie Drive West Plains, MO 65775 NATIONAL BLUEGRASS NEWS Phil Ledbetter, Uncle Phil nationally known dobroist, had been undergoing a new cancer treatment but recent tests show it is not working and they have put off his stem cell transplant. He will begin aggressive chemotherapy in the next week or so to try to bring his cancer under control. Please remember him in your prayers as he continues to battle cancer. CYBERGRASS The Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center will host Dr. Ralph Stanley's 85th Birthday Dinner and Fund Raiser at Heartwood at 6:00PM on Saturday, February 18, 2012 in Abingdon, VA. The most recent release from Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice on Rebel Records is garnering some serious attention from DJs and fans all over the country! The Heart Of A Song reached #3 on BMP's Top 10 Bluegrass CDs for December and is #5 on BU's Top 10 National Survey for January. What a great way to start off the Season of Giving. Balsam Range participates in 50+ fundraisers each year, raising thousands of dollars for organization, including Meals on Wheels, in their surrounding communities Bluegrass Underground 2012 - The Greatest Show Under Earth continues February 24-26, 2012. The Bluegrass Underground features top bluegrass music artists throughout the season. Friday, Feb. 24, it's the first-ever evening Bluegrass Underground, with a truly jaw-dropping lineup that includes the Del McCoury Band, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Joy Williams and John Paul White, and the David Mayfield Parade fills out that very special night. Saturday, it's Vince Gill and his all-star western swing band, The Time Jumpers. The Time Jumpers feature Dawn Sears, as well as Ranger Doug. Jim Lauderdale and Sarah Jarosz will also be appearing. Sunday's 1 p.m. show features dobro master Jerry Douglas. Also appearing will be V-Roy Scott Miller, and The Vespers. Charles Edward Johnson, a.k.a. Jody Rainwater, passed away in his sleep on the evening of Saturday, December 24, 2011, following a lengthy illness. He was 92. Jody was born on April 13, 1919 near Mount Airy, North Carolina. A Celebration of Life was held Dec. 22 in Cartersville, Ga. for banjo player Edward William "Shorty" Eager. He passed away following an extended illness Dec. 19, 2011. He was born Feb. 13, 1941. Eager was a member of bluegrass music legend Jimmy Martin's Sunny Mountain Boys, replacing J.D. Crowe. Rounder Records award winning bluegrass music duo Dailey & Vincent will soon be releasing The Gospel Side of Dailey & Vincent. The project will be the duo's first-ever Gospel album and their second CD with the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® exclusive music program. The new album will be available for purchase January 9, 2012. Warren Hellman, 77, passed away 12/18/11 from leukemia complications. The philanthropist hosted the multi-day Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Music Festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park REGIONAL BLUEGRASS RADIO KUKU 100.3 FM Ozark Acoustics, Sunday Morning, 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. 100.3 FM with Sean McCormick ) KSMU 91.3 FM Springfield, MO - Seldom Heard Music, Mike Smith, Saturday night from 7 - 9 p.m., with repeaters in Mtn. Grove 88.1, Joplin 98.9, Neosho, 103.7, KSMS Branson 90.5 and KSMW West Plains 90.9 KUMR 88.5 FM University of MO - Rolla, Wayne Bledsoe, Saturday night 6 - 9 p.m. KASU 91.9 FM Jonesboro, Ark - Arkansas State University, Saturday and Sunday 12 noon. Many thanks to Teresa Romans, editor of Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Assocation for this comprehensive list. Visit (www) Heart Of The Ozarks Bluegrass (.com) for more information. ![]() PEPPER JACKSON WRITES ABOUT THE OLD WIRE ROAD "The Missouri Ozarks are blessed with traditional music, unique geography and great people. A mix of these assets came together in August 2009 to form The Old Wire Road. "Randy & Susan Rapp along with friends; Randy & Cindy Gamble and Denny & Sandy Gold, have spent the last few years playing music together as they camped at the Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival. "The mix of voices and musical talent drew many spectators to their jam sessions. When the idea was presented to form a bluegrass band, the friends knew it was a calling they each wanted to answer. "The Old Wire Road was formed and dedicated to the genre of traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music. "We invite you to take a trip on The Old Wire Road as it winds through the Missouri Ozarks leading it's listeners through a blend of great vocals and instrumentals. 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| MEET JOSH GILBERT Josh is a many-talented addition to the Sac River Band. He picks lead guitar, mandolin, dobro, and plays fiddle equally well. He sings lead or harmony on most selections. SacRiverBluegrass.com ![]() FIREHOUSE BLUEGRASS SHOW Hello everyone! This is your picking friend Josh Gilbert. As many of you know, I will be taking over the Firehouse Bluegrass show. No worries! I plan on keeping things like they are... a fun and family type atmosphere. If anyone has any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to contact me at any time. Thanks and hope to see you soon. On Feb. 4th, 2012, there will be a Bluegrass Show and Jam at the Firefighters Union Hall. 2350 N. Clifton, Springfield, Mo. (6 blocks west of Kansas & Kearney) The Jam will start around 4p.m. to 6:30p.m. The show will start at 6:30 and will consist of three bands, Flat Creek Bluegrass, Sac River Bluegrass, and Sugar Tree Bluegrass. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted to help defray expenses. All bluegrass musicians welcome. For more info, call Josh Gilbert at 417-849-9521 ![]() HIGH HOPES BLUEGRASS High Hopes Bluegrass, formed in 2003, is a Springfield, Missouri-based band. The group includes Jack Hall (rhythm guitar and lead vocals), Barney Barnhart (banjo), Larry Davis (mandolin / vocals), David Hunt (fiddle), Bill Swearingin (dobro) and Clydine Pailette (bass and vocals). For more information, visit HighHopesBluegrass.weebly.com/. NIGHTHAWK EXPRESS NEWS The 2011 New Year's Eve bluegrass show was the last monthly show that Ab and I sponsored. We have been putting on the shows for two years now and have just worn out. Beginning the first Saturday. in February, Josh Gilbert will be taking over the show at the Firefighter's Union Hall. We were not wanting to disappoint any of the loyal bluegrass fans who have faithfully followed the show, so we're very relieved that someone is stepping up and keeping the free shows going. Nighthawk Express Bluegrass Band is not quitting, and we hope to sponsor two or three shows or festivals during the coming year. There was a record crowd at the New Years Eve show. Approximately 125 partook in the pot luck meal and numerous bluegrass fans came after the meal. We are very thankful for the bands and fans who have supported the show for the past two years. Carole Farrar, Springfield, Missouri. For more information, visit NightHawkExpressBluegrass.com MISSOURI BOATRIDE NEWS You can track 'em down here... The Missouri Boatride Bluegrass Bands 2012 Season Free Shows every other Saturday night 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Brought to you by supporting area businesses: Jan 14 & 28 Feb 11 & 25 Mar 10 & 24 Winter shows begin in January inside the Hillbilly Bowl in the Ozark Room Kimberling City, Missouri. (Call Hillbilly Bowl / RT's Restaurant for snow or ice cancellations 417-739-4425. Also tune to "96.9 THE MOUNTAIN FM" for Show Updates or Cancellations.) Free Jan 21 Cattlemens Restaurant, Green Forest, Arkansas 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. May 19 & 20 Bluegrass and BarBQ Festival at Silver Dollar City May 12 & 26 Jun 9 & 23 Jul 7 & 21 Aug 4 & 18 Sep 1 & 15 Kimberling City Summer Bluegrass Concert Series (Kimberling City Shopping Mall, outside of Hillbilly Bowl off the '41 Chevy flatbed truck). Bring your lawn chairs 7 to 9 p.m. May through Sep. Every other Saturday night! Free October 12, 13, 14 Wooley Creek Bluegrass Festival Cape Fair, Mo. . ![]() Highway 32 Bluegrass Band (from left to right, Joseph Dodson, Angie Haage Hubbs, Robbie Bryant and Randy Hubbs. Photo credit, Markie Keys Photography. HAPPY 2012 FRROM MONROE CROSSING ![]() Happy New Year everyone! The members of Monroe Crossing had a wonderful holiday season spending time with family and friends. We hope you did as well. We sure missed performing our annual New Year's Eve show this year, but are excited to know we will be returning to The Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing, MN next New Year's to resume the tradition. Monroe Crossing will begin 2012 with a new banjo player, David Robinson, and by touring the southeastern United States. Beginning in Bloomingdale, GA on January 13, we will be performing 12 shows in 12 different cities in just 16 days. WOW! We have appearances in Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, Arkansas as well as Alabama. Please check out our schedule below for more details. Remember, our lastest CD, Joy Joy Joy, was released this past December. The recording is Monroe Crossing's third all-Gospel collection and contains original material as well as beloved classics. You can order the CD directly from our website or you can pick it up at one of our shows. Hope all is well and hope to see you soon! Derek Johnson For Monroe Crossing NEWS FROM THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS ![]() The Steep Canyon Rangers have a lot to be excited about in 2012. They are celebrating a Grammy nomination, announcing new national tour dates (including 50 or more shows with Steve Martin, an upcoming on demand streaming show and they are also preparing for the forthcoming release of their latest album, Nobody Knows You. Were not much to look at... but then again bluegrass has never been about looks, just the music. Thats the difference between country/pop music and bluegrass ya know. Bluegrass peels back the onion and gets at the heart of the music. Jay Don Johnson SILVER DOLLAR CITY HONORED D. A. Callaway of Silver Dollar City accepted the IBMA award for Bluegrass Event of the Year (Bluegrass & Barbecue Festival, May 2010) in Nashville on September 29, 2011, at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Many congratulations go to D.A. and all the folks at Silver Dollar City involved in creating this event. For more information, visit IBMA.org. SILVER DOLLAR CITYS BLUEGRASS & BBQ 2012 SCHEDULE ![]() The Martin Family Band 2011 SPBGMA Fiddle Performer of the Year May 10 & 11 The Huntley Sisters May 10 - 12 Rhonda Vincent & The Rage 7 time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year 2011 SPBGMA Female Vocalist of the Year - Contemporary, and Entertainer of the Year May 10 - 12 The Link Family 2011 National Single Microphone Champions May 10 - 13 Nothin' Fancy 3 time SPBGMA Entertaining Group of the Year May 10 - 13 Brightwater Junction May 12 - 13 The Petersens May 12 - 13 Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers May 13 - 14 Majerus Family May 13 - 14 The Bankester Family May 14 & 16 Bluegrass Missourians May 14 - 16 The Farnum Family May 14, 21 & 28 Bluegrass Addiction May 16 - 17 Tony Holt & Wildwood Valley Boys May 16 - 17 The Kruger Brothers May 16 - 18 Blue Rain 2011 Youth In Bluegrass Band Champions May 17 & 18 Mississippi Sawyers May 17 - 18 Don Rigsby & Midnight Call May 17 - 19 Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike May 18 - 20 Sherman Mountain Boys May 18 - 20 Bluegrass Brigade May 19 - 20 Missouri Boatride May 19 & 20 The Cleverlys May 19 & 26 Nu-Blu May 20 Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road May 20 - 21 The Spinney Brothers May 20, 21 & 23 The Baker Family May 21 Gold Wing Express May 21 & 23 The Punches Family 2011 Midwest SPBGMA Entertaining Group of the Year and Entertainer of the Year May 21 & 23 Bost Family Traditions May 23 - 24 Digger Davis May 23 - 24 Redhead Express May 23 - 25 Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver 6 time IBMA Vocal Group of the Year May 24 - 25 The Gibson Brothers 2011 IBMA Vocal Group and Album of the Year May 24 - 25 Triple L Band May 24 - 25 Potters Wheel May 25 - 27 Southern Raised May 25 - 27 David Davis & The Warrior River Boys May 25 - 28 Balsam Range 2011 IBMA Song of the Year May 26 - 28 Hootin' Annies May 26 - 28 The Roys May 26 - 28 Little Roy & Lizzy Show May 28 - 29 Snyder Family Band May 28 - 29 Larry Stephenson Band 5 time SPBGMA Male Vocalist May 29 King Family May 29 - 30 The Chapmans May 29 - 31 IIIrd Generation Bluegrass May 29 - 31 Marty Raybon & Full Circle May 30 - 31 NewFound Road May 30 - 31 Westbound Rangers May 30 - 31 Special Consensus May 30 - June 1 Rigney Family May 31 - June 3 Bull Harman & Bull's Eye June 1 - 3 Jerry Butler & The Blu-J's June 1 - 3 Leroy Troy & the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band June 1 - 3 The Grascals 2011 SPBGMA Instrumental Group of the Year; 2 time IMBA Entertainer of the Year June 1 - 3 Monroe Crossing June 2 - 3 Pickin' Chicks June 2 - 3 For more information, visit SilverDollarCity.com. |
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