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Please Note Our New Location!
Fall/Winter/Spring concerts will now be held at the Mountain View Community Center
at N3137 21st Lane, just off Highway 152, south of Mt. Morris.
APRIL 2012
APRIL 14 (Saturday, 7:00 pm): Patchouli is the duo of brilliant songwriter Julie Patchouli and master guitarist Bruce Hecksel. Their music is down-to-earth, hopeful, and contagious. They blend elements of folk, pop, flamenco, and jazz with world beat rhythms. Patchouli’s Web site
There will be a potluck supper before the concert at 6:00 pm.
APRIL 19 (Thursday): Council meeting at Guy’s.
APRIL 22 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Acoustic Jam at the Mountain View Community Center. Bring your acoustic instrument and join us! Beginners and experienced musicians welcome. If you would like to play a favorite song, please come prepared to lead it; handouts with lyrics/chords are ideal. Please contact Marv Nielsen at (920) 765-1289 or mmnielsen11@gmail.com with any questions.
MAY 2012
MAY 12 (Saturday, 7:00 pm): Lil’ Rev at MVCC. Lil’ Rev, a master of the ukulele and harmonica, has been called a Wisconsin treasure. He brings a winning combination of songs, history, stories, and poems together. Rev’s repertoire contains blues, rags, Tin Pan Alley, folk, old-time country, and novelty numbers. Pete Seeger is a fan and you will be too. Lil’ Rev’s Web site
There will be a potluck supper before the concert at 6:00 pm.
MAY 17 (Thursday): Council meeting at Amy’s.
MAY 27 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Acoustic Jam at MVCC.
JUNE 2012
JUNE 10 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Our Annual Free Concert featuring Mustard’s Retreat at Mt. Morris Town Park. Round up your friends and family! Mustard’s Retreat plays music that’s “uplifting and joyful,” a combo of folk and traditional music. Their harmonies, songs, and warm stage presence captivate audiences wherever they perform. Mustard’s Retreat’s Web site
There will be a potluck picnic before the concert at 1:00 pm.
JUNE 21 (Thursday): Council meeting at Dave’s.
JUNE 24 (Sunday, 7:00 pm): Acoustic Jam at MVCC.
JULY 2012
JULY 14 (Saturday): 25th Annual Black Hawk Folk Festival at Mt. Morris Town Park. Music starts at 10:30 am with Open Mic. Scheduled performers are Highwater, Tom Pease, Patchouli, Dekorra, Singleton Street, and Dan Zahn & Kate Moretti, with Bill Kehl returning as master of ceremonies. Read more on our Festival page, where you can also find information on ordering advance tickets,
signing up for Open Mic, artisan registration, and volunteering at the festival.
JULY 19 (Thursday): Council meeting at Travis’s.
JULY 22 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Acoustic Jam at MVCC.
AUGUST 2012
AUGUST 11 (Saturday, 7:00 pm): The Black Hawk Revue at MVCC. Hear some of your favorite local musicians and discover some new favorites too. Check out our Facebook page for updates closer to the date.
There will be a potluck supper before the concert at 6:00 pm.
AUGUST 16 (Thursday): Council meeting at Joanne’s.
AUGUST 26 (Sunday, 2:00 pm): Acoustic Jam at MVCC.