2022! It looks like a more promising year to bring back the music!
We are delighted to have a few gigs lined up and are hoping for more. Please contact us at the address above if you are needing a seasoned bluegrass band to perform!
SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 10:30 to 12:30 AM
Indian Creek Nature Center
Maple Syrup Festival & Pancake Breakfast
We do this breakfast yearly and really enjoy the pancakes and maple syrup
made from their own trees, along with sausage and drinks. We've missed the
past two years due to Covid, but are happy to be back! You can find out
more about the festival and purchase tickets at
https://indiancreeknaturecenter.org/gallery/maple-syrup-festival/
Hope to see some familiar smiling faces there!
SUNDAY, MAY 1st, 12 to 3 pm
MAIFEST in the Amana Colonies,
Festhalle Barn Stage
Maifest runs April 30 and May 1st this year and we'll be playing in
the Festhalle Barn on Sunday along with breaks for the Maipole dancers to
perform. There are LOTS of activities to enjoy, so please check out their
page at
https://amanacolonies.com/things-to-do/festivals/maifest/
SATURDAY, MAY 14
Celtic Music Weekend - Raven Wolf Productions,
2283 240th St, Williamsburg, IA
SIX local Iowa Bands for $5.00!
Come on out to just west of Williamsburg and enjoy all the music. Should be a blast!
All forms of Celtic style music! Bluegrass, Celtic Blues, Traditional
Songs, fun adaptations to Traditional songs, Nautical Celtic and all
shades between!
https://ravenwolf.productions/
https://www.facebook.com/events/4277279772373954
Tickets at
www.eventbrite.com/e/celtic-fest-at-the-farm-tickets-327443009857
or at the gate.
Here is a rough timeline of performances:
1. Riverbottom Ramblers 2-3pm
2. Kellen 3:30-4:30
3. O’Keith & McFiddle 5-6
4.
Cedar County Cobras 6:30-7:30
5. Blame Not the Bard 8-9
6. A
Rogue Wave 9:30-10:3
SUNDAY, JUNE 12TH - 1 TO 4PM
THE GREAT EASTERN IOWA WMT
TRACTORCADE
Muscatine County Fairgrounds,
101 N Clay St, West Liberty, Iowa
We'll be on the stage in the covered pavilion from 1 to 4 p.m.
entertaining ALL those farmers on ALL those tractors! Come on down for a
fun show!
For those not familiar with Tractorcade, many people compare it to
RAGBRAI, only with tractors. This year, up to 500 tractors, along with
more than 500 support people will take part in the ride.
Read the press release about the event.
Visit their Facebook page ... https://www.facebook.com/WMTTractorcade/
SUNDAY, JULY 17TH - 10 AM
First Presbyterian Church of Cedar Rapids outdoor service
at Indian Creek Nature Center.
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Muscatine County Fair, West Liberty, Iowa
Wine Tasting Event near the Ryan Building - listen for bluegrass music!!!
Click to enlarge the poster!
FRIDAY NIGHT, JULY 22ND, 6 - 8PM
Courtyard of the Amana
Performing Arts Center, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA
Line-up of bands
July 1 - The Great Bluegrass Herons
July 8 - Burlington Street
Bluegrass Band
July 15 - The Anderegg Family
July 22 - Riverbottom Ramblers
July 29 - Castle Ridge
August 12 - Banjoy
August
19 - Straightback Chair
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13th - 10:30 to Noon
ELY SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Rowley Street, in a tent near the Ely Community Center. We'll be on
stage immediately following the parade to bring some old-timey bluegrass
to the celebration!
The City and the Planning Committee are putting together a family friendly weekend packed full of fun events and activities to commemorate it's 150th year. Watch for Sesquicentennial updates on the Facebook event page, or on the City website.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND - 6:30 TO 8:30
SUTLIFF FARM & CIDER HOUSE
Come on down to the big barn to hear some bluegrass!
Grab a bite to eat or a cold cider at the Cider
House and take in the view.
South of
Lisbon, IA on hwy X20, or about 3.5 miles north of the Sutliff Bridge
Cedar River crossing.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th - 6:00 - 8:00pm
MUSIC IN THE PARK,
Fairfax, Iowa
Get ready for a great night of foot-stompin’ goodness! Bring a chair, food available. FREE
Fairfax City Sports and Park Complex
625 Linn St., Fairfax, IA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND - 2:00 TO 4:30 pm
MARENGO TOWN SQUARE
SATURDAY, October 29th
Private Halloween party in Homestead, IA
More to come?
