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August-September 2009 Concert Schedule & Information Announcements Links & Contacts Subscribe Unsubscribe |
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BONUS NEWS We start a new season on August 29-30, with Dolan Ellis presenting his “Call Me the Balladeer” concert (see below). You can read about the new season in the Sierra Vista Herald online: http://svherald.com/articles/2009/08/20/entertainment/doc4a8c9cd87e5c8471869617.txt
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Photo by Scott Farence ; Graphics by Bonnie Brock |
August 29-30 Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer Presents “Call Me the Balladeer”
Dolan is the founder and artist-in-residence of the AFP, and has
served as
Arizona’s Official State Balladeer
since 1966. His dedication to this role is evidenced by the 300
songs he has written about our state: its people, events,
history, and culture. This weekend’s program will include a
diverse selection of Dolan’s Arizona songs.
Dolan’s AFP concerts always include his famous large-screen photography. |
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September Concerts: |
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Photo by Mark Levy, Sierra Vista Herald |
September 5-6 Michael Grande’s guitar work is incredible. He usually opens with one of his instrumentals, and then plays one vocal song after another, most of which are his originals.. The vocals are good, often fun and often thought-provoking, but it is the guitar that sets Michael apart from the rest, and amazes audience members (regulars and those seeing him for the first time) as his left hand moves at lightning speed up and down the fretboard. A local reviewer, Richard Zoller (Sierra Vista Herald), put it very well: “…may be the most exciting guitarist in the world.”
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September 12-13 It’s always a good idea to get your reservations in early for this popular group because one or both days may very well be sold out. In the photo, Michael Ronstadt is at left and Ted Ramirez, founder of the Band, at right. Both are great as instrumentalists, singers, and songwriters. Their specialty is what they refer to as “Southwestern Folk,” the music of this very region. In addition to their original songs, their program always includes many songs in Spanish, from the various sub-genres of Mexican folk music.
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Photo courtesy of the Tumbling Tumbleweeds |
September 19-20 This weekend will mark the debut of the Tumbling Tumbleweeds on the AFP stage, and you’ll get to see them at our place before their debut at the Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering next February. They don’t actually tumble, but they do harmonize vocally very well, so well in fact that they won the 2008 Crescendo Award from the Western Music Association. They’ve been together since 2005, and have enjoyed quite a bit of positive press along with the aforementioned award.
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Photo by Bonnie Brock |
September 26-27 Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer Presents “My Arizona Heroes” Dolan’s Arizona heroes come from all walks of life and through all phases of Arizona history. Most of his heroes lived (or are living) extraordinary lives, often taking chances. Join us for this special concert, which may feature songs about 1934 champion cowgirl Alice Greenough, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Geronimo, Frank Murphy (and his “impossible Bradshaw Mountain Railroad”), Reverend John McIntyre (“Keeper of the Town” of Sunnyside, Arizona), or Manzel Carter (and his “low-down, no-down payment home”). |
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Coming Later in the 2009-2010 Season Many dates for the coming season have already been scheduled. Check the Performance Schedule page on the AFP site for the latest information.
Oct 3-4:
The Desert Sons |
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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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AFP Posters: AFP posters are available on the Internet. We began creating them in mid-January 2009, and will maintain all in our online archives. |
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Lodging: If you need lodging for your (or your guests’) visit to the AFP, we hope you’ll consider the following, both very generous sponsors of the AFP.
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Links and Contacts: Arizona Folklore Preserve (home page) Map, Directions, General Information Performance Schedule (always up-to-date) Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer Guest Artists: (see the links within this newsletter) 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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