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February 2009 Concert Schedule & Information Announcements Links & Contacts Subscribe Unsubscribe |
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February Concerts |
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January 31 – February 1 Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer “My Arizona Heroes” Dolan Ellis, the AFP’s founder and artist-in-residence, will sing many of the songs he has written to celebrate his own Arizona heroes, some famous and some just good people who made or are making a difference in the world. The playlist will include some songs in tribute to songwriters and poets who have contributed significantly to the Arizona culture, such as Travis Edmonson. L-R: Dolan Ellis, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio (Photo by Bonnie Brock) |
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Friday, February 6 (Special “Gathering Day” Event) Peggy Malone, Doris Daley, Joyce Woodson, Prickly Pair We still have a few seats left for these shows. This year’s artists are Peggy Malone (Colorado’s “Little Girl with the Big Voice” and Emmy winner for songwriting and performance, Doris Daley (Canada’s cowboy poet who has become one of the most popular throughout the Western U.S.), Joyce Woodson (Californian with two big awards in 2008: Female Performer of the Year for the Academy of Western Artists, and Song of the Year for the Western Music Association), and Prickly Pair (award-winners from Wyoming, with accolades for their respect for the Western heritage). Photos Clockwise from Top Left: (Peggy Malone © Lori Faith Merritt, www.photographybyfaith.com), Doris Daley (courtesy of Doris Daley), Joyce Woodson (courtesy of Joyce Woodson), Prickly Pair (L-R: Les Hamilton, Locke Hamilton, Norman Winter; courtesy of Prickly Pair) |
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February 14-15 Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer “Arizona: The Valentine State” The AFP has a great opportunity this weekend, to be a part of the celebration of Arizona’s 97th anniversary as a state. Join Dolan Ellis as he salutes the state he loves to sing about. His program will include some romantic songs for Valentine’s Day, such as “Spanish is the Loving Tongue.” Dolan’s famous large-screen photography is always included in his AFP concerts, creating a wonderful multimedia experience for his audiences.
Photo © Scott Farence (graphics effects by Bonnie Brock) |
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February 21-22 Jim Jones Jim Jones is a Texas native who moved to New Mexico in 1991. In 2002 he completed his conversion from the country sound to the Western sound. Western music has worked out well for Jim and his fans, because he truly understands the cowboy way of life and writes wonderful songs to convey his feelings. After several nominations for major awards, Jim’s latest accolade is the 2008 Will Rogers Cowboy Award for Male Vocalist of the Year, Western Category, presented by the Academy of Western Artists.
Photo © Lori Faith Merritt, www.photographybyfaith.com |
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February 28-March 1 Way Out West Every AFP artist has something unique to offer, and Way Out West, with the lively music they refer to as “Bordergrass,” is no exception. It’s like Western music on steroids, slowing down occasionally to give the audience a chance to rest. All three are songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, and singers. A current list of the Top Ten Cowboy/Western CDs in the nation has Down on the Ol' Bar None by Way Out West tied for 7th place. L-R: Tom Poley, Emmy Creigh, Slim Rost (photo courtesy of Way Out West) |
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Coming in March: 7-8 Sid Hausman. Sid’s credits include music for the critically acclaimed documentary, “Cochise County: Cries from the Border.” 14-15 Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer, presents “Cochise County.” 21-22 Keeter Stuart. Keeter is nephew of the famous Stan Jones, and more importantly, a fine singer/songwriter in his own right. 28-29 Call of the West. Jeanne Cahill and Jerome Campbell are a great pair, both exceptional as instrumentalists, singers, and songwriters. |
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Other Scheduled Concerts: Four more weekends with Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer and our founder and artist-in-residence: April 11-12: “A Song of Arizona Spring” May 16-17: “Border Crossings” June 13-14: “Summer’s Song” July 4-5: “Independence Day: Arizona Style” Also, we have booked the multi-talented Tim Wiedenkeller (aka Tim Weed) for April 25-26, and “The West’s Best Cowgirl Balladeer,” Juni Fisher, for May 2-3. |
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About our Concerts: Our concerts are held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 PM, unless otherwise noted. Cost is $15 for adults and $6 for children 17 and under. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 520-378-6165, or sending an email to reservations@arizonafolklore.com. For additional information, please visit our Web site. From time to time we make a last-minute schedule change. The Performance Schedule page on the AFP site is always up to date. If you already have reservations, we will contact you to let you know about the changes. |
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Arizona Folklore Preserve concerts will be suspended for the weekend of February 7-8 so everyone can enjoy the Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering events. AFP Gift Certificates are perfect for people you know who are already fans, and for those you think should become fans. We have $30 gift certificates made up in advance, perfect for attendance by two adults. We can make them for any amount, and they are good for entry fees, CDs, and other merchandise at the bookstore. Here’s another thought: if you are a realtor or in another customer-oriented occupation, why not make an AFP gift certificate your “thank you” gift? You can purchase your gift certificates at the weekend shows. Inquiries may be made by calling our reservation line: 520-378-6165 or email reservations@arizonafolklore.com. |
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Arizona Folklore Preserve (home page) Map, Directions, General Information Performance Schedule (always up-to-date) Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer Guest Artists: Jim Jones Way Out West Peggy Malone Doris Daley Joyce Woodson Prickly Pair Sid Hausman Keeter Stuart Call of the West Tim Wiedenkeller (Tim Weed) Juni Fisher Email Links: AFP Reservations ( or call 520-378-6165) Unsubscribe to this Newsletter Snail Mail Address: Arizona Folklore Preserve P.O. Box 235 Sierra Vista, AZ 85636
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