Curtis & Loretta

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes! Loretta wrote these songs, about real-life people who overcame great challenges.

Peter Razor, the subject of Loretta's song, "Where the North Wind Blows," will be on hand to speak to the audience and answer questions after the concert. Peter grew up at the Owatonna State Orphanage in the 1930s and 40s. It was a rough, loveless upbringing, compounded with the bias he encountered as a Native American. At 15, he was put on "farm indenture," working for a farmer in southern Minnesota. This farmer was an alcoholic who abused Peter and nearly killed him one night. But Peter escaped, and the next farm he was placed on was in Caledonia, MN. Lee and Pat Klug took him into their home on the farm, and ended up turning Peter's life around. They were the first kind people he had encountered, and he decided to "be like them!" Mrs Pat Klug still lives on the same farm, outside Caledonia. 

This is a charming listening room, upstairs from an organic general store. Upstairs is not handicapped accessible. 

Food available before the concert, for a nominal price.

Join us at our debut performance at this intimate house concert in Newport, MN !!  Dinner at 6 pm, concert at 7 pm.

For more info, check out Facebook - 

 https://www.facebook.com/MusiciansCornerHouseConcerts/

Or call (651) 735-5927 or email musicianscornerhouseconcerts@gmail.com

Free Lunchtime Concert in the Atrium!

At Emmy Frentz Arts Guild

Live entertainment is featured every Friday night beginning at 8:15 pm. Doors open at 7:30. We serve coffees, teas, hot cider, cocoa, soft drinks and snacks. Live music every week since 1970 - this place is the real deal!!!!

This is in a private home, but all are welcome. Please email for reservations and directions - suzynmills@gmail.com

This is in a private home, but all are welcome. For info, reservations and directions amtrimble@earthlink.net or call Annie or Curt at 412-343-0498

At Grayslake Heritage Center

We do one set, then everyone jams at the "Hoot" !!  More details to come!

This is a concert in a private home, but ALL ARE WELCOME!  Please call for the address, reservations, and info.

There will be a potluck and jamming after the concert.

Please make a reservation to attend, at 972-937-7770 or rsvp@inthemusicroom.com

Free noon-time concert in downtown Sacramento. Bring your bag lunch! Since 2002, thousands of music lovers have entered Westminster’s peaceful, Byzantine-Romanesque sanctuary to hear a wide variety of inspiring music.

The Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival is held each year at beautiful Island Park, a 13 acre island in the Fox River located in downtown Geneva, IL, (about 45 miles West of downtown Chicago). The main parking area for the Festival is at the Kane County Government Center is at 719 S. Batavia Avenue, (IL Rt. 31), in Geneva. The METRA Union Pacific West Line Railway station is also located three blocks west of the festival's main entrance.

Our Monday schedule - 
1 pm - Teaching Workshop - History of Ukulele from Hawaii to Mainland with Playing Tips
2 pm - Workshop 1  - "Songs of the British Isles"
5 pm - Workshop 1 - "Pete Seeger's Legacy in Music"

Note - The performance workshops are with 2 other musicians, 1 hour in length.  Main stage set is 25 minutes. 1 pm Uke Teaching Workshop is Curtis solo (with Loretta), 1 hour.

The Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival is held each year at beautiful Island Park, a 13 acre island in the Fox River located in downtown Geneva, IL, (about 45 miles West of downtown Chicago). The main parking area for the Festival is at the Kane County Government Center is at 719 S. Batavia Avenue, (IL Rt. 31), in Geneva. The METRA Union Pacific West Line Railway station is also located three blocks west of the festival's main entrance.

Our Sunday schedule - 
Noon - Workshop 2 - "Songs of Unsung Real-life Heroes"
2 pm - Main Stage
3pm - Workshop 3 - "Banjo Barrage"
4pm - Workshop 2 - "Ya Gotta Laugh"

Note - The performance workshops are with 2 other musicians, 1 hour in length.  Main stage set is 25 minutes.  

Don't Miss The Annual "Midnight Special" Festival Concert:
Rich Warren hosts several of the Fox Valley Folk Festival artists in a
live studio concert, broadcast & streamed on the Internet.

Live concert is open to members only. Tune in to 98.7 FM, or listen online at http://www.wfmt.org

Saturday, August 31, 2019 --- 8:00 pm

Artists to Be Featured:
Curtis & Loretta -------------- Del Rey
Gina Forsyth ----------- Michael Smith

For More Information Email Juelu@aol.com

For more details visit http://www.midnightspecial.org/ 
and select the "Live Folkstage Schedule" link.

We do music and sound effects for the puppet pageant!

This event is presented by the New York Mills Cultural Center

We do music and sound effects for the Kalevala Puppet Pageant!

The pageant will be at the VFW Corn Feed.

This event is presented by the New York Mills Cultural Center

This festival is NOT in Wadena! It is actually several miles north of the town of Staples, MN. Please go to their website and print out the map! http://www.oldwadenarendezvous.org

Our Saturday schedule - 

12:30 pm - "The Art of Writing Songs About Real People" - Workshop led by Loretta Simonet

2:30 pm - Curtis & Loretta concert on mainstage

Our Sunday schedule - 

12:30 pm - "Hands-on Ukulele Workshop" - Led by Curtis Teague

2:30 pm - Curtis & Loretta concert on mainstage

This festival is NOT in Wadena! It is actually several miles north of the town of Staples, MN. Please go to their website and print out the map! http://www.oldwadenarendezvous.org

Our Saturday schedule - 

12:30 pm - "The Art of Writing Songs About Real People" - Workshop led by Loretta Simonet

2:30 pm - Curtis & Loretta concert on mainstage

Our Sunday schedule - 

12:30 pm - "Hands-on Ukulele Workshop" - Led by Curtis Teague

2:30 pm - Curtis & Loretta concert on mainstage

At El Rancho Manana, presented by Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association

Here's our schedule - 

10 am - Marketplace Stage

3 pm - Family Area Stage

We'll be there Friday only (Festival runs Thursday through Sunday)

This will be a show celebrating the 100th anniversary of music legend Pete Seeger! This multi-media show will feature Pete's sing-alongs like "Where Have all the Flowers Gone," "Turn, Turn, Turn," and "If I Had a Hammer," that helped shape a generation in the 1960s. 

With back stories and projected photos, we’ll delve into Pete’s history and his passion for social justice (including civil rights, the environment, labor issues, and equality), and how it informed the songs he wrote and sang. This program is not only entertaining, but educational as it shows the “behind the scenes” stories of how Pete’s music played into the panoramic backdrop that was the Sixties.

THIS FESTIVAL WAS CANCELED, DUE TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS

In City Park, downtown Walnut Grove. We play music in the Gazebo at 11 am and at 2 pm. This festival runs late morning through afternoon, then the Wilder Pageant is in the evening (Little House on the Prairie!)

This will be a show celebrating the 100th anniversary of music legend Pete Seeger! This multi-media show will feature Pete's sing-alongs like "Where Have all the Flowers Gone," "Turn, Turn, Turn," and "If I Had a Hammer," that helped shape a generation in the 1960s. 

With back stories and projected photos, we’ll delve into Pete’s history and his passion for social justice (including civil rights, the environment, labor issues, and equality), and how it informed the songs he wrote and sang. This program is not only entertaining, but educational as it shows the “behind the scenes” stories of how Pete’s music played into the panoramic backdrop that was the Sixties.

Here's our schedule -
Sat, July 13
- 11:30 am on the Children's Stage
- Minstreling through the park

Sun, July 14
- 10:30 am on the Children's Stage
- 3 pm on the West Stage
- Minstreling through the park

Pioneer Park, Hwy 14, west end of town
For info, call 605-692-2787
Free admission

Here's our schedule -
Sat, July 13
- 11:30 am on the Children's Stage
- Minstreling through the park

Sun, July 14
- 10:30 am on the Children's Stage
- 3 pm on the West Stage
- Minstreling through the park

Pioneer Park, Hwy 14, west end of town
For info, call 605-692-2787
Free admission

This historical pageant takes place on the actual homestead of the Wilder Family in DeSmet, South Dakota.

In City Park, downtown Walnut Grove. This festival runs late morning through afternoon, then the Wilder Pageant is in the evening (Little House on the Prairie!)

We'll be onstage in the Gazebo at - 

11 am - noon

2 pm - 3 pm

This will be a show celebrating the 100th anniversary of music legend Pete Seeger! This multi-media show will feature Pete's sing-alongs like "Where Have all the Flowers Gone," "Turn, Turn, Turn," and "If I Had a Hammer," that helped shape a generation in the 1960s. 

With back stories and projected photos, we’ll delve into Pete’s history and his passion for social justice (including civil rights, the environment, labor issues, and equality), and how it informed the songs he wrote and sang. This program is not only entertaining, but educational as it shows the “behind the scenes” stories of how Pete’s music played into the panoramic backdrop that was the Sixties.

We do one set, then the Huron Community Band plays !!

THIS SHOW WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 9, BUT BECAUSE OF EXTREME WINTER WEATHER, IT HAS BEEN

RE-SCHEDULED FOR MAY 4.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes! Two of the songs are about men who grew up at the State School Orphanage in Owatonna - Harvey Ronglien, and Peter Razor.

At this show, Peter will speak and take questions from the audience after the show. A Native American who faced a love-less upbringing at the Owatonna State Orphanage in the 1930s and 40s, Peter is the subject of  the song "Where the North Wind Blows."

We'll have a slideshow presentation of all the people in the songs. Refreshments will be served.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

This concert was originally scheduled for April 11, but due to blizzard conditions, it has been re-scheduled for May 2. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

We'll have a slide show of all the people in the songs. Refreshments and a meet and greet with Curtis & Loretta following the concert.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota "unsung heroes"

Original songs of Minnesota "unsung heroes"

Hosted by Riverwood Bank 

RiverWood Bank 50+ Club invites members to attend.  For more info, go to https://www.facebook.com/events/269038350644869/

Please RSVP by April 22

Concert is held at the Burning Bush Art Gallery.

Due to a blizzard coming through Minnesota, this concert has been re-scheduled from April 11 to May 2. Hopefully, there will be no snow in May! Sorry for any inconvenience.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

We'll have a slide show of all the people in the songs. Refreshments and a meet and greet with Curtis & Loretta following the concert.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Free parking in the lot next to the building. 

This will be a show celebrating the 100th anniversary of music legend Pete Seeger! This multi-media show will feature Pete's sing-alongs like "Where Have all the Flowers Gone," "Turn, Turn, Turn," and "If I Had a Hammer," that helped shape a generation in the 1960s. 

With back stories and projected photos, we’ll delve into Pete’s history and his passion for social justice (including civil rights, the environment, labor issues, and equality), and how it informed the songs he wrote and sang. This program is not only entertaining, but educational as it shows the “behind the scenes” stories of how Pete’s music played into the panoramic backdrop that was the Sixties.

We play some Irish songs during the church service.

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED FOR MAY 4, 2019 AT 2 PM, DUE TO A VERY EXTREME WINTER WEATHER FORECAST.

Weather forecasters in Minnesota have advised people to stay home and NOT TRAVEL on March 9 - heavy snow, ice, and gusting winds are on the way.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

At this show, we'll have special guest Peter Razor speak and take questions from the audience after the show. A Native American who faced a love-less upbringing at the Owatonna State Orphanage in the 1930s and 40s, Peter is the subject of  the song "Where the North Wind Blows."

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

We're doing one set on the Europa Room Stage at 7:30 pm on Saturday. This festival, presented by Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA), runs from March 1 through March 3. All kinds of fun things going on, including concerts, workshops, jams, dancing, and vendors of instruments, music related paraphernalia, food, and more!

If you happen to be in MSP Airport, come by and listen to some tunes! We're onstage 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Republic Restaurant is at the end of Concourse D in Terminal 1 [Lindbergh] of the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport.

Because of the springtime blizzard in the upper Midwest, we had to re-schedule our April 14, 2018 concert at Black Hawk. This is the new date. 

"When There's Good to Be Done" Show - original songs of unsung heroes!!

For reservations, more info, and the address, please go to http://americanphilosophy.net and click on Contact.

This house concert will be re-scheduled for a later date. We'll keep you posted here!

Contact Jan at jankrist dot net

Benefit for The Zephyr Theatre to transform the depot into a beautiful performing arts center! 

For more info, 952-873-6109
410 N Cedar St, Belle Plaine, MN
We'll be playing Christmas carols 6 pm - 8 pm, in the charming parlor. Lots going on! Here's the whole schedule.

6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Belle Plaine Community Choir performing at
the Historic Episcopal Church.

7:00 p.m. Around the Tree
◆ Welcome to all Visitors.
◆ Lighting of the Tree
◆ Bring an ornament from home to hang on the tree!
◆ Join in singing Christmas Carols.
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
◆ Horse and Wagon Rides
◆ with the BP High School Choir members.
◆ Warming Fire in the yard of the Historical House.
◆ Stroll through the lower level of the Historical House.
◆ Music Entertainment in the parlor by Curtis & Loretta.
◆ Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Red Barn.
◆ Visiting Reindeer outside near the Red Barn.
◆ Refreshments and Door Prizes.

We do traditional holiday music in 1800s costumes, either in the Town Hall or in the Church.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of unsung Minnesota heroes!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

At this show, we'll have special guest Peter Razor speak and take questions from the audience after the show. A Native American who faced a love-less upbringing at the Owatonna State Orphanage in the 1930s and 40s, Peter is the subject of  the song "Where the North Wind Blows."

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

 Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

At this show, we'll have special guest Peter Razor speak and take questions from the audience after the show. A Native American who faced a love-less upbringing at the Owatonna State Orphanage in the 1930s and 40s, Peter is the subject of  the song "Where the North Wind Blows."

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

At this show, we'll have special guest Peter Razor speak and take questions from the audience after the show. A Native American who faced a love-less upbringing at the Owatonna State Orphanage in the 1930s and 40s, Peter is the subject of  the song "Where the North Wind Blows."

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

At this show, we'll have special guest Peter Razor speak and take questions from the audience after the show. A Native American who faced a love-less upbringing at the Owatonna State Orphanage in the 1930s and 40s, Peter is the subject of  the song "Where the North Wind Blows."

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Original songs of Minnesota unsung heroes!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Living Tradition: A Twin Cities Folk Showcase!

We'll be singing original songs of unsung Minnesota heroes from our latest recording, "When There's Good to Be Done."

One of the songs is "Willmar 8 (We Are All Equal, You Know)," and after the concert, some of the actual Willmar 8 women will speak to the audience, and answer questions about what they went through in the 1977 strike at Citizen's National Bank in Willmar. We are so very honored to have these women in attendance, enabling us all to "witness" Minnesota history!!

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

We'll be doing a phone interview on "Open Mic" with host Todd Bergeth, chatting about our Oct 13 concert at The Barn Theatre in Willmar. That concert will feature a song Loretta wrote about The Willmar 8, and some of the Willmar 8 women will be onstage to speak with the audience and answer questions at the end of the concert.

Tune in to 1340 AM / 96.3 FM OR listen anywhere online at https://www.willmarradio.com/kwlm/

We'll be on live, with host Ellen Stanley. We'll be chatting about our upcoming show at The Warming House in Minneapolis (that show is Oct 19), which will feature C & L along with folklorist Ellen Stekert and The Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers. Ellen Stekert will be on the air with us on Oct 9 !!

Tune in or listen anywhere online at http://www.kfai.org

We're on live at 10 am for about 20 minutes. Tune into 107.7 FM if you're in the Monterey Bay area, or listen online at http://www.kpig.com. Seriously, they were one of the first to stream. They've been streaming live since 1995!!!

Soquel is right next to Santa Cruz, CA

We'll be on the air live at 4 pm. Tune in at 91.5 FM in the San Jose / Cupertino, CA area, or listen on-line at http://www.kkup.org

This is right in the church, but you ARE welcome to bring a bag lunch! Concert is 50 minutes long. We're told there are lovely acoustics in Westminster Presbyterian Church!

It's right downtown, across from beautiful Capitol Park

Tune in, or listen online at http://www.kboo.org

At our good friend Linda's house. Call us for more info, to reserve a seat, and get the address. 612-812-4555

This is a house concert northeast of Bellingham, and it's open to everyone!  Please call 360-739-5651 or email info@nancysfarm.com for the address, info, and to reserve a seat.

923 Hazel Point Rd

Coyle is a small "hamlet" on the peninsula of Washington. It's about 20 miles from Quilcene - please check the website to get directions. It truly is a "Concert in the Woods" - it is a beautiful area! http://www.coyleconcerts.com

Tune in to 91.9 FM, or listen online at http://www.kptz.org    1 pm - 2 pm

For reservations and details, email them at http://hanknclaire.com/contact/

Hoodsport is on the water, on the west side of the Hood Canal, on the peninsula of Washington. It's about 35 miles north of Olympia.

Presented by Three Rivers Folklife Society

We'll be in Workshop Space 2, doing a performance / discussion workshop titled "When There's Good to Be Done." We'll sing songs of unsung heroes, from our latest CD, and discuss the audience's exploration of unsung heroes too!

Presented by Three Rivers Folklife Society

2 pm - We do a set on the North Stage

4:15 pm - Loretta is a finalist in the Jane Titland Memorial Song Contest, on the West Stage

We do music and sound effects for Annual Kalevala Puppet Pageant

At Perham Pioneer Days

We do music and sound effects for the Kalevala Puppet Pageant at the New York Mills Cultural Center

At New York Mills Corn Feed. 

The festival is at Templeton Acreage, at the corner of Saltillo Rd and 25th St in Roca, NE, just south of Lincoln.

The festival runs 5 pm till 10 pm Saturday, with several acts!  We're onstage 8 pm till 10 pm. Between 5 pm and 8 pm, you can listen to Patty Stevenson & Craig Siemensen, Burnt Biskits, and Michael Murphy  

There are also an Indian Flute Workshop, Craft Vendors, and Concessions

Please bring your lawn chair!

Tune in to 89.3 FM, or listen online at http://www.kzum.org

Wood-fired pizza and much more! 

This is the Family Festival that happens during the day, before the evening's Wilder Festival !!

The Festival will be held in the Walnut Grove City Park.

The Family Festival will provide activities for all ages.  Demonstrations, activities, food craft vendors, music performances, and much more.  Free admission.  Some activities may include a small charge. (Though the concert is free!!)

Our Sunday schedule -

10:30 am - Children's Stage

3:30 pm - Children's Stage

Plus, we'll be minstreling throughout the park

Our Saturday schedule - 

1:30 pm - Children's Stage

3 pm - West Stage

Plus, we'll be minstreling throughout the park

Remember "Little House on the Prairie" ??  This annual pageant portrays the Ingalls family's challenges and triumphs, and it is presented right at their homestead in De Smet, South Dakota. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or a blanket. We play "pre-show" music, in 1800s costumes, for an hour before the pageant begins.

Come join us in this beautiful park right in downtown Huron. There is always a drawing for prizes, and the City Band plays after us!!

Come join us at this informal setting - there are a few chairs under a tarp, in the middle of the Farmer's Market. Come listen for awhile, then you can shop for veggies, etc!!

Please email or call Glenn at glenn@elvig.com or 651-633-5353 to reserve a seat, and get the address. This is the "Carnegie of House Concerts," with a stage, professional sound and lights, and an expansive concert hall / living room!!  Also, lots of delicious munchies. Feel free to bring something to eat if you like, but it's not required.

For more info, contact 651-448-8665 or lakecityareaarts@gmail.com

This show will also be broadcast live on KBEK Radio 95.5 FM

Doors open at 7:00pm with cash bar and pizza, and shows start at 8:00pm.

ADDITIONAL INFO: For your reservations email hosts Pam and Jerry Gahr at  pjgahr@gmail.com. Address will be given when you make your reservation. Dessert and beverages during intermission.

Please email Gloria for the address, and to reserve a seat.

There is limited seating, so arrive early, or bring a lawn chair!

For info call Jean Hewitt at 941-377-9256 or email jvhewitt2@verizon.net

This intimate coffeehouse concert is held at Christ Unity Church every Saturday night!

Email for reservations and directions - suzynmills@gmail.com

WDCB Studios at College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL
Student Resource Center, lower level
A small audience can attend! Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
ADVANCE SEATING RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - Email LKupbeat@aol.com for a reservation.
Pre-radio show concert from 7-8 p.m. in the comfy 'living room.'

If you can stay later, you are welcome to visit in the broadcast
studio and enjoy the live musical performances there 8:30-9:30 
All who attend are asked to donate minimum $15
to the event performer.
Refreshments are complimentary.

OR TUNE INTO "Folk Festival" show with host Lilli Kuzma.
We'll be live on the air 8:30 pm - 9 pm. Listen at 90.9 FM, or
online at http://www.wdcb.org/

RE-SCHEDULED, FOR February 9, 2018.  (This show had to be re-scheduled because of a huge spring-time blizzard across the upper Midwest). 

Held at the Mountain View Community Center, at N3137 21st Lane, Wautoma, WI 54982, just off Highway 152, south of Mt. Morris.

We're so sorry, a winter storm has forced us to res-schedule this show!  It will be re-scheduled at a later time.

Stay safe - they're forecasting 1/2 inch of ice on the roads, followed by a foot of snow, in central Wisconsin.

At 2nd Street Community Center - Arts Studio

For more info, contact  715.660.8154 or HearkenHouseConcerts@gmail.com

Potluck throughout the evening - bring food if you like, plus your own plate / utensils

Also featuring --

Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association Winter Bluegrass Weekend. 

We're onstage at 5:50 pm, in the Europa Room (Approximately 40 minute set)

Concerts, jamming, workshops, dancing, vendors Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

This is a "When There's Good to Be Done" concert, highlighting original songs about Minnesota unsung heroes

Tickets $10 at the door, $5 for students 12 - 17, free for kids under 12

Dinner available 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Gonvick is about 45 miles northwest of Bemidji, Minnesota

Folkways of the Holidays. We'll be playing holiday music, in Victorian costumes, throughout the afternoon, either in the Town Hall or in the church.

At the Dakota County Fairgrounds

We perform Christmas favorites in Victorian costumes, from 6 pm - 8 pm

HOLIDAY SHOW, IN COSTUME!

Inside the First Congregational Church

We play 7 pm - 8:45pm, in Victorian Christmas costumes, upstairs in the "Courtroom."  This is a fundraiser for restoration of the Historic Courthouse. Many wonderful activities, plus a chance to shop local craft vendors. 

This concert will be a fundraiser for The Zephyr Theatre. They're raising money to purchase, renovate, and build at the site of the Zephyr Train Depot on North Main Street in Stillwater. It will be a professional theatre providing live performances, music, dance, education, and artistic opportunities for all ages.

READ MORE AT - 

https://stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org/

Here's the showcases we'll be doing, at the Sheraton  (Yes, some of these are REALLY late night!!)

Thursday, Oct 19

1:30 am - Showcase in the Round with Dave Cofell in Warming House Room # 222

Friday, Oct 20

4:10 pm - Performance Lane showcase in Amos Dean A

12:30 am - Showcase in Uncorked Room # 214

1:00 am - Showcase in Traditional Room # 228

Saturday, Oct 21

5:45 pm - Showcase at Uptown Bill's (730 S Dubuque St)

12:30 am - Showcase in Folknet Room # 216

This is a concert in a private home, but ALL ARE WELCOME!  Please call for the address, reservations, and info

There will be a potluck and jamming after the concert.

Location - Betty and Allen Scott's place, 6169  Berwyn Lane, Dallas, 75214

For info,  call Curtis & Loretta at 612-812-4555

We'll be the featured performers before the monthly "Hoot" where everyone joins in to play songs!

We play for an hour at the beginning of the Hoot.

Cost - $5 for non-members of the Folk Society, $2 for members

Bring your guitar (or ukulele, or whatever!) and jam with everyone after the concert!

Free parking on Belleview Street entrance

We're doing a one hour set, 8 pm till 9 pm. There will be other performers onstage before and after our set.

With host Matt Meinke

Tune in to 88.9 FM, or listen on-line at http://www.ketr.org

Located in Northpark Presbyterian Church

This will be a 20 - 25 set, before David Roth plays.

NOTE - This was originally scheduled for Manhattan, KS. Now it will be in El Dorado, KS.

Contact Don for the address.

Hope you can come join the fun.  Please let us know you can make it so we’ll be sure to have a seat for you. Refreshments will be available during intermission. BYOB.

Admission  $15.00

Please RSVP: dkoke@cox.net or 316-321-6348

ARBOR ROAD BLUEGRASS BAND opens the night!

Reservations recommended but not required

With host Tad Frazier

Tune in to 89.3 FM, or listen on-line at http://www.kzum.org

Lower level of library - handicapped accessible

Refreshments will be served

At Lord of Life Lutheran Church

We play music before the show.

From the event description - "Funds raised through ticket sales and through a free-will offering at the event will be used to support the mission of Family Promise as we work to expand our services to serve more families in our community and make deeper impacts on the families we serve."

At Owatonna Center for the Arts / Orphanage Museum

We're onstage approximately 2 pm - 4 pm. Celebration goes until 5 pm

50/50 Raffle, horse-drawn wagon rides, History Stops, book signing by State School authors, and more!

For the first time ever, the New York Mills Cultural Center has added a second date for the Puppet Pageant, outdoors at Goose Gang in Perham. It's a really fun store, with lots of toys and treats!

We do music and sound effects for the Annual Community Puppet Pageant. 

Sponsored by the New York Mills Cultural Center, this year the Pageant will be held behind the New York Mills VFW.

Here's a fun video from the 2016 pageant! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3Eyau1aj9A&feature=youtu.be

This is a Rendezvous, an early American Festival. We'll dress in 1800s outfits!

PLEASE NOTE - This is NOT in the town of Wadena. It's actually at Old Wadena County Historic Park, in the country, about 4 miles north of the town of Staples. Please go to their website for directions. It's a beautiful site, right on the Crow River.

DIRECTIONS TO SITE - 

http://www.oldwadenarendezvous.org/directions.php

We'll be playing in the Bandstand at Dakota City.

Dakota City is located at the Dakota County Fairgrounds

Also on the bill are - The Okee Dokee Brothers, Roe Family Singers, Sawtooth Brothers and more!!

Sunday - 

11:30 am - Children's Stage

1:00 pm - West Stage

3:30 pm - Children's Stage

You may also see us "minstreling" throughout the park!

Saturday - 

3:00 pm - West Stage

5:30 pm - Children's Stage

Earlier in the day, we'll be "minstreling" throughout the park!

Remember "Little House on the Prairie" ??  This annual pageant portrays the Ingalls family's challenges and triumphs, and it is presented right at their homestead in De Smet, South Dakota. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or a blanket. We play "pre-show" music, in 1800s costumes, for an hour before the pageant begins.

In the historic Commander Elevator, in downtown Stillwater

This is the MBOTMA (Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association) June Festival. We're onstage at 1:10 pm, for 45 minutes. The festival runs Friday through Sunday, with lots and lots of acts, plus LOTS of jamming, workshops and vendors. Camping available.

El Rancho Manana Campground is near Richmond, MN, which is about 20 miles west of St Cloud. All the details are at http://www.minnesotabluegrass.org/homegrown-kickoff.html

Bring a lawnchair or a blanket to sit on.

Come help us celebrate 40 years of performing together, and 30 years of being married (to each other!)

Formerly the Coffee Grounds

Falcon Heights is a suburb of St Paul

At the Old Church at Burritt on the Mountain

JACK D ELLIS OPENS THE SHOW!! He's a past president of Huntsville Trad Music Association!

In the historic Commander Elevator in downtown Stillwater

We're on the Europa Stage live 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

The festival is held all weekend, Friday through Sunday, with 100s of performers!

DOORS OPEN AT 6 pm - Come early - there's a cash bar and pizza available from a local pizza place! 

This performance will be broadcast live on the air 95.5 FM in Braham, Minnesota!!

2:00 pm - LilFest I - Room # 727

12:30 am - Brett Perkins' Listening Room - Room # 649

11:00 pm - Access Film Music GREEN - Room # 629

1:00 am - Warming House / Minnesota Music Coalition - Room # 734  (In the round with Roe Family Singers & John Louis)

2:30 pm - LilFest I - Room # 727

11:00 pm - Violet Hensley Trad Room - Room # 645 

11:10 pm - Handshake Management - Room # 711

1:00 am - Warming House / Minnesota Music Coalition - Room # 734

Glad4Trad will be playing our version of "Sweet Betsy from Pike" during their show on February 8, between 3 pm and 4 pm, when the theme of their show will be "Sweets for the Sweet." The song is on our CD, "Our Heritage in Song." If you're in Oberlin County, tune in at 91.5 FM

OR you can listen online at http://www.wobc.org/

OR you can listen any time the week following on www.judycook.net by clicking "Play Archive."

Thanks to Glad4Trad hosts Judy and Dennis Cook for playing the song, and letting us know!

We'll be live on the air, starting between 11:15 am and 11:30 am

Tune in or listen online at www.kbek.com

We'll be on live, starting between 11:15 am and 11:30 am.  Tune in or listen online at www.kbek.com

Yes, the Bothy Folk Club is back!! After a hiatus, Bothy Folk Club concerts return, starting with this concert on February 4 !!!

Presented by Granite City Folk Society

Hosted by Lilli Kuzma, this is "Folk Festival" Radio show's Annual Hoot, with many special guests. More information coming soon!

90.9 FM in Glen Ellyn - Chicago

90.7 FM in Chicago's West Loop

Presented by Burning Bush Art Gallery and Folk-Lore Center

This is a living history site!    Price includes admission to the park, and touring each house, which is decorated in a different holiday culture. Look for us playing Victorian Christmas music in either the Town Hall or the church!

Explore more and immerse yourself in a different aspect of 1800s life in the Minnesota Valley at each event. Visit with costumed characters living in the frontier, farmstead, and village. Trolleys provide transportation through the site. Food concessions available. 

Here's the Facebook page for this event at this wonderful Historical House

https://www.facebook.com/events/1471104589570874/

At Christ Unity Church

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/155189491223849/

Presented by Western Springs Friends of the Library

Presented by Kitchigami Regional Library System

Presented by Kitchigami Regional Library System

Presented by Kitchigami Regional Library System

Presented by Kitchigami Regional Library System

Presented by Kitchigami Regional Library System

Presented by Kitchigami Regional Library System

Presented by Kitchigami Regional Library System

Presented by Kitchigami Regional Library System

Presented by Kitchigami Regional Library System

Presented by the Kitchigami Regional Library System

This is a wonderful new venue, a "listening room" in south Minneapolis. Free parking on the street. Venue is in the lower level. At the corner of 40th and Bryant. Enter through the door on 40th.

You can learn more about the wonderful duo of Amy and Adams at www.amyandadams.com

We'll be on live with host Pam K, playing songs and talking about our upcoming concert at The Warming House in Minneapolis, which is October 21. Tune in, or listen on-line at http://www.kfai.org 

Sacramento favorite singer/songwriter Paula Joy Welter opens this concert!!

NOTE - Roseville is about 20 miles northeast of Sacramento

Tune in to 89.5 FM or listen online at  - Time will now be 10:15 am

Tune in or listen online at http://www.kpig.com/ - remember, the time is Pacific Daylight Time

We'll be on live at 11:30 am. (Originally it was 10 am, now we've switched to 11:30 am 

Soquel is right next to Santa Cruz, California!

For more info, contact Fiddling Cricket at crbrundle@gmail.com or 408-499-9441

OR

Call the Ugly Mug at 831-477-1341

We are so pleased to be sharing the stage with Crooked Kate 

7:30 pm - Curtis & Loretta

8:30 pm - Crooked Kate

All Ages!!

16 miles north of Vancouver, Washington

"Double Duo MuseBird Cafe" - this is a split bill. We're sharing the evening with Saint September (Shannon Fulgham and Chris Davidson).

Conway is about an hour north of Seattle, and about 30 miles south of Bellingham

James Faretheewell opens!

Email Lois to reserve a seat and for directions: letloisdoit (at) juno.com or call (360) 877-5862

Hoodsport is on the water, on the west side of the Hood Canal, on the peninsula of Washington. It's about 35 miles north of Olympia.

Coyle is a small "hamlet" on the peninsula of Washington. It's about 20 miles from Quilcene - please check the website to get directions. It truly is a "Concert in the Woods" - it is a beautiful area! It's in a community center.  http://www.coyleconcerts.com

We'll be on live with host Phil Andrus. Tune in, or listen online at www.kptz.org

We do music and sound effects for the Annual Community Puppet Pageant in the parking lot behind the Arts Center

We perform in 1800s costumes

Our Friday schedule - 9 am on Marketplace Stage, 3 pm on Family Area Stage

Our Saturday schedule - 10 am on Marketplace Stage, 1:15 pm tweener on MainStage

Our Friday schedule - 9 am on Marketplace Stage, 3 pm on Family Area Stage

Our Saturday schedule - 10 am on Marketplace Stage, 1:15 pm tweener on MainStage

You must be registered for the Conference in order to attend this concert.

In the historic Commander Elevator, downtown Stillwater

We'll be at the festival Saturday and Sunday. Here's our schedule - 

We'll be at the festival Saturday and Sunday. Here's our schedule - 

Saturday, July 9

3 pm - West Stage

Plus, "minstrelling" through the park!

Sunday, July 10

10:30 am - Children's Stage

1 pm - West Stage

Plus, "minstrelling" through the park!

We'll be at the festival Saturday and Sunday. Here's our schedule - 

Saturday, July 9

3 pm - West Stage

Plus, "minstrelling" through the park!

Sunday, July 10

10:30 am - Children's Stage

1 pm - West Stage

Plus, "minstrelling" through the park!

Remember "Little House on the Prairie" ??  This annual pageant portrays the Ingalls family's challenges and triumphs, and it is presented right at their homestead in De Smet, South Dakota. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or a blanket. We play "pre-show" music, in 1800s costumes, for an hour before the pageant begins.

For reservations and directions, email paris-belleconcerts@outlook.com

Williamsville is about 15 miles north of Springfield

Tune in about 8:30 am. We'll be playing live on the air, and doing an interview with host Chris Darling.

You can listen on-line at http://www.wmpg.org

To find a station near you, or listen on-line, go to http://slbradio.org

For info, reservations and directions amtrimble@earthlink.net
or call Annie or Curt at 412-343-0498

Lyndhurst is near Cleveland, Ohio

Wonderful, intimate house concert. Yes, the public is invited!!

10 miles south of Lake City, 25 miles north of Rochester

We're doing a showcase performance on the Auditorium Stage at 6:00 pm  

The festival continues all weekend, with showcases, concerts, dances, jamming, and vendors!

THIS SHOW WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 27. NOW WE'LL BE THERE FEBRUARY 19 INSTEAD!!!

In the historic Commander Grain Elevator in downtown Stillwater

We'll be live on "The Folk Tree" with host Karen Impola, doing holiday music.  Go to http://iowapublicradio.org/find-station-0 to find where to listen in your area, or listen online at http://iowapublicradio.org/online-listening

COME LISTEN TO US LIVE IN STUDIO ONE!!  Yes, there will be a live audience at KUNI Radio for this show. We'll be on approximately 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm. There'll be different groups playing, and refreshments, from 2 pm - 5 pm.   IT'S FREE!!

It's on the 3rd floor of the Communication Arts Center, at University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, 50614

For information, call (319) 273-6400 

NOTE - This concert series is usually at the Dickson Mounds Museum outside Lewiston, but since Illinois museums are temporarily closed, it will be held at the Lewiston Visitor's Center. Call the Visitor's Center at (309) 547-4300 or (309) 547-4306 for directions 

 (Lewistown is approximately 40 miles southwest of Peoria)

HOLIDAY SHOW!!  - We'll do some songs from our new CD, and lots of Christmas songs!!

Holiday Show!

We'll do some songs from our new CD, and lots of holiday songs!!

We'll be playing songs from our new CD, and talking about the CD release concert at the Cedar on Nov. 22. Tune in at 90.3 FM in Minneapolis, 106.7 in St Paul, or listen online at www.kfai.org

We'll be on live at 9:40 am, talking about our new CD, and the CD release concert at Owatonna Arts Center on Nov 21.Tune in at AM1390, or listen online at www.krforadio.com

At Bancroft Bay Park, Albert Lea, Minnesota Park at Freeborn County Fairgrounds for free shuttle to the park 

At Bancroft Bay Park, Albert Lea, Minnesota 
Park at Freeborn County Fairgrounds for free shuttle to the park 

40 mi. West of The Chicago Loop

Free Parking At Kane Co. Government Ctr, 719 S. Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL. (IL Rt. 31)

Admission Donation -- $20 per day Adults - $15 Teens & Elders 
-- 12 & Under Free! 
($5 Discount For Both Days -- Family Rate of $45 Per Day For Mom, Dad & Their Children)

40 mi. West of The Chicago Loop

Free Parking At Kane Co. Government Ctr, 719 S. Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL. (IL Rt. 31)

Admission Donation -- $20 per day Adults - $15 Teens & Elders 
-- 12 & Under Free! 
($5 Discount For Both Days -- Family Rate of $45 Per Day For Mom, Dad & Their Children)

This Rendezous is at Old Wadena Park, in the country just a few miles north of Staples, MN.  It is NOT in the town of Wadena!

West end of town, Hwy 14 / 6th St

On Sunday, we'll be on the Children's Stage at 10:30 am, and the rest of the day minstreling through the park

"South Dakota Arts Council support is provided with funds from the 
State of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism, and the 
National Endowment for the Arts"

West end of town, Hwy 14 / 6th St

On Saturday, we'll be on the West Stage at 5 pm, and minstreling through the park the rest of the day

"South Dakota Arts Council support is provided with funds from the 
State of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism, and the 
National Endowment for the Arts"