Big Ball in Dawson, MN

Matt

 A group from the Fiddlers of South Dakota and the South Dakota Old-Time Fiddlers got together on Friday night October 16 and played for a dance at the VFW in Dawson, MN.  Matt Tyler was in fine form for the gig in his hometown.

Matt Tyler

What a good time.  Thanks to these folks for playing

Jerry Anderson - Fiddle
Joel Brick - Fiddle
Johanna DeGroot - Resonator Guitar, Accordion, Vocals
Lawerence DeGroot - Vocals
Ron Gardner - Bass, Vocals
Cammy Hackwith - Fiddle, Guitar
Delvin Hackwith - Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin
Lyle Johnson - Fiddle, Harmonica
Rynn Lamb - Fiddle
Ken Nelson - Mandolin, Fiddle, Guitar
Matt Tyler - Fiddle

Thanks to the VFW for hosting us.

Johanna DeGroot
Lawerence DeGroot

Delvin Hackwith

Ken & Cammy

Jerry & Rynn with Delvin playing Rhythm

Joel, Lyle & Jerry

Joel & Lyle twin Fiddling

Ken Nelson directing traffic

Ron belting one out

Cammy, Ron & Rynn

East River & Missouri Valley Bluegrass Association Jam in December

Don't forget about this music gathering down in Vermillion,  It's usually the second Sunday of the month.  This is their blurb about December's Jam. 

"Anyone is welcome.

Next jam is Sunday, December 8th

@ 1pm @ the Vermillion Art Center, 202 Washington Street, Vermillion, SD.

$4 facility charge or association membership for $20."

Trust me, spend the $20 right away  'cause you'll be going back for more. ( I did, even though it's 200 miles for me to get there. )

Here is the link to their info and email off their Craigslist posting.  Hope to see ya there

Music In Huron, SD on December 3rd, 2013

Check this out - It Could be Good

This is a low-res of the Poster

Follow the link to a High- Res Poster

Here is the LINK

Music in Sisseton, SD

Had an enjoyable time playing in Sisseton, SD on Friday October, 25.  Seems they were a little short-handed at their monthly musical event, so they called up and asked me to if I could fiddle a few tunes with them. 






It proves what I have always said, "You don't have to be good, just available."  This was the last dance for the season.  They will get started up again in the Spring.

If nothing else go to see the murals on the wall, they are fantastic.  I took a shot of the Navy mural since my son is now in that branch of the service.  I will go back and take another picture during the day when the flash won't be necessary.



 
Hey Stan, this is for you!

Jammin' at home

Had a pleasant surprise Wednesday.  David and Candace Payne stopped in on their way from Montana to Minnesota and we got to play a little bit of music.  Since Candace usually gets stuck playing bass and trying to keep everyone in line , she decided to grab my fiddle and play that for a bit of a change. Glad she did 'cause it sounded pretty good and I got to hear a few tunes I have been meaning to learn - Pirates Waltz and Black Hills Waltz.  Anyhow, fun for all.






 We even coaxed Harold Tribitt into coming over and playing and singing a couple songs for us.  Electrified instruments are not usually the norm for when when play, but he kept the volume level low and the enjoyment level high.  That's what really counts.






Candace, Dave and I played a little more the next morning before they headed out.  Can't wait to do it again when we have some more time.  By the way Dave, I did finally remember how Texas Gales goes.  It had been so long since I played it that I was completely blank when Dave called that tune.  Neither the mind nor the fingers were working. Next time, right.

Jammin' in Jamestown, ND

Completely forgot the jam in Jamestown, North Dakota held at the church in the frontier village back in early July.















If these nice BAND folks keep letting me come back I may figure out this bluegrass yet

More exciting things to do in the big city.

The Roslyn Wild Bunch

It's the Buffalo Ridge Bluegrass Band

My, don't we look a little ragged today.  We probably need to practice more than just our music.