Indiana field fiddle recordings 1979-80

It is amazing what you can find on the web these days. I was searching for someone and came across this web site that has several fiddle player recordings. Those of you that have attended early Kendallville festivals will recognize some of the names such as Francis Geels playing fiddle along with his sisters Helen Loshe on guitar and Esther Mowrey on bass. 


Vic Rigsby and his parents play and sing old timey music.

Indiana Hoedown Field Recordings: Fiddlers by Paul Tyler, aka Dr Dosido

Field Recording Sessions, Indiana Arts Commission grant, 1979-80, 

Recordings in Archives of Traditional Music, Indiana University 

Charlie Louvin July 7, 1927 - Jan. 26, 2011

Veteran Grand Ole Opry favorite Charlie Louvin lost his battle with pancreatic cancer early Wednesday morning, January 26, 2011. He was 83 and died at his home in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, according to Nashville radio reports.


In 1955, the Louvin Brothers’ When I Stop Dreaming became their first song to enter the Top 10 on the country charts. That same year, the brothers performed at the Grand Ole Opry for their first time and were also invited to tour with Elvis Presley as the King’s opening act. Although the Louvin Brothers parted ways in 1963, their music has lived on to this day with hits such as Knoxville Girl and I Don’t Believe You’ve Met My Baby.

NIBGA facebook page for TriState Bluegrass Festival

Everyone has a Facebook page and we didn't want to be left behind. If you would like to help the club, let us know the best ways to use this new capability. Here is our Facebook page for TriState.

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NIBGA Board meeting minutes 1/16/2011

January 16, 2011 Minutes of Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association board meeting at Southwest Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809

The meeting was called to order by President Jim Winger at 12:30 P.M.

Officers present were:
President – Jim Winger                  Board Directors:
Vice-President – Joe Steiner        T.J. Collins
Secretary – Barbara Collins          Paul Saurborn
Treasurer – Linda Winger              Pam Keiper – Via conference phone call.
Other chairs:
Chris Cooperrider – Taxi chair/workshop chair.
Jeanette Young – Vendor chair
Others present: Tonia Bacon, Carol Bacon, Jade Bacon, Jeanette's daughter, Sue Saurborn

• Minutes of the November meeting were e-mailed by Sect. Barbara Collins to each officer on Nov. 21, 2010 Paul Saurborn motioned to accept the minutes. TJ Collins second. All approve. Motion carried.
• November and December Financial Reports were e-mailed to officers on Jan. 10, 2011 by Treasurer Linda Winger. Linda revued both reports at the meeting. Paul Saurborn motioned to accept the reports. Joe Steiner second. All approve. Motion carried.

INFORMATION ITEMS:

• Bands receiving more than $599.99 for performing need to file a 1099.
• NIBGA year end Taxes are due May. Jim has recommend using the original CPA in Churubusco. Board agreed.

OLD BUSINESS

• 501c3 investigation – Chris C.  As things are now we do not qualify for this status. Chris will look into possibility of sitting up a foundation within NIBGA to be able to accept donations. If we sent a ballot with the note that unreturned ballots could be voted by the board, would that qualify as a Quorum to change the constitution? Joe Steiner will investigate
• Electrical problem at gate area. Joe S. will take care of this.
• Jeanette Young – Vendor chairman, reports she will continue to look for vendors for the festival. All agreed for her to use which ever Wood Vendor she chooses. Discussion on how to attract new vendors.
• Joe Steiner – Band Chairman, reviewed the list of bands hired for the spring and fall 2011 festivals. He is within the set budget for both festivals at this time. All but two bands are hired for spring and almost all for fall.
• Host families are needed to provide food, snacks, drinks, and or a resting place for the bands.
• Workshops for the festivals. Discussion on how much to charge, what day(s), to hold workshops, how long they should be, etc. have been discussed several times. Bull Harmon has agreed to do an extended workshop in the spring 2011. At this time the board is considering this for a Friday. Chris Cooperrider agreed to help Dave Vogie set up the workshops. Joe Steiner motioned to have a Friday extended workshop. Paul Saurborn second.  All agree. Motion carried. (Times to be decided later.)
• Joe Steiner motioned to give 2 free W/E tickets to workshop teachers who do at least a 2 hour minimum workshop. This does not include early camping or electric. Paul Saurborn second. All agree. motion carried.
• Advertising: Discussion and several suggestions on continued and new ways to advertise. Jim Winger will look into several possibilities.
• Tri State Blue Book will be one advertising for $125
• The Terry Lease book will not be printed
• Don Moore is working on Placemats with advertising on them to be distributed in the Kendallville area prior to festivals. Cost $195.00. More advertisers are needed he says.
• Other suggestions for advertising: Whatz-Up, Electric Company fliers sent with Elect. bills, WAWK radio station. Fort Wayne radio stations. WSLE in Valparaiso. Joe Steiner has asked bands to put links up on their WEB sites. Continue to research. Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association fliers will be distributed in many directions all over the USA. Jim W. will report back at next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

• Discussion on possibly changing the Dues date of renewal. After discussion, TJ Collins motioned to keep the renewal date the same. Paul Saurborn second. All agree. Motion carried.
• The sheep shearing show has been moved to a date that is not apart of our contract. 
• Golf carts will remain same as 2010; Port-a-jons will remain same as 2010; Security will remain same as 2010; For further information on these see October minutes.

There were no expenses to approve.

Paul Saurborn motioned to adjourn. Joe Steiner second. All agree. Meeting adjourned at 2:20 P.M.

The next board meeting will be Sunday February 20, 2011   Jamming 12:00 to 6:00. Everyone welcomed.

Sincerely, NIBGA Secretary Barbara Collins

2004 Stiver Mandolin for Sale

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A NIBGA member wants to sell his 2004 Stiver mandolin, F model, hard shell case, radius fret board. Asking $3,800


260-492-7879


Stiver Mandolins are hand built one at a time in Polk PA. by me, Lou Stiver in my home workshop. I work alone and do all the work myself. In the past this sometimes even included going into the woods and cutting down the tree that would later become mandolins. At the present time I am using wood from the best wood supplier I have found in 30 years. 

Frank Solivan Chosen for Official Showcase during Folk Alliance International 2011

Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen Honored with Official Showcase at Folk Alliance International in Memphis, TN FS&DK Emerges as Band to Be Reckoned With in 2010 and Lands on Multiple "Best of 2010" Lists * Hot off the Press * Band Nominated for 5 Washington Area Music Awards (WAMMIES) *** “Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen have certainly ranked among the “buzz” bluegrass bands of 2010. Fittingly, their eponymous CD presents a razor sharp, confident quartet influenced by a broad range of the last four decades of bluegrass music development.” Bluegrass Unlimited (Dec 2010) “I would say remember the name--Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen... Talk about a band coming out of nowhere and bound for greater glory, this is it."  TheBluegrassSpecial.com *** The band will perform at Kendallville Sept. 2 & 3, 2011

Cherryholmes is disbanding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM CHERRYHOLMES
(Jan. 12, 2011)

To Our Dear Friends and Fans:

We want to let you all know that "Cherryholmes" (the group) is officially disbanding. Our final performances will be on May 6 at the Doyle Lawson Bluegrass Festival in Denton, NC and May 7 at Houstonfest in Galax, VA.

Many of you have watched us from the beginning. You've seen our children grow into young adults. Though it is bittersweet, there comes a time in a family when seasons change. We've always known this season would come. Now that it has, we believe it is only right that our young folks be allowed to follow their own dreams and goals for the future. With spouses to consider and differing career aspirations, they deserve the freedom to choose their own paths without the extreme interdependence that exists in a family business.

Nearly twelve years ago, God sent our family on an amazing adventure. We are blessed to have traveled hundreds of thousands of miles, playing the music we've created and loved. We've seen the beauty of our great country as well as much of the world. We've met and made true friendships with our icons. It has been an honor to receive several Grammy nominations and Entertainer awards. Of course, the honor of regularly performing on the Grand Ole Opry is the pinnacle of our experiences. We all look forward to the next chapter of our adventure.

First, we want to thank Ricky Skaggs and our friends at Skaggs Family Records for all they have done to help us – for believing in us, encouraging us, praying for us, and working long hours to help us get our music out. We want to thank our agent Toby Tumarkin and the staff at Columbia Artist Management for getting us into some of the most beautiful theaters in the country, for opening the doors to symphony performances, and for our wonderful experiences in the UK.

We also want to express our sincere appreciation to Black Diamond, First Quality Music, Dana Bourgeois, Gibson, Frank Daniels, and Steve Huber for allowing us to have the very best in products and instruments.

Most of all, we want to thank all of you, our friends and fans, for your love and support over the years. It has been our privilege to be allowed to entertain you. Please check our schedule for performances through May 6 and 7. We hope to see you there or somewhere down the trail.

God bless you,

Jere and Sandy Cherryholmes
and the Cherryholmes Family

IBMA request responses to survery

To International Bluegrass Music Assoc. (IBMA) members, non-members and friends of the bluegrass community:

The IBMA Board would like your help by sharing your opinions on a number of topics important to our future.

Click here to participate in the survey (21 questions):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FUTUREIBMAEVENTS
Your responses will be anonymous.

We are undertaking a major self-evaluation, deliberating how to improve at every level in our main job - "helping bluegrass" - and delivering more value to members. Your candid and thoughtful opinions on 21 questions in this survey are encouraged and should only take 10 minutes.
Your responses are anonymous and will be compiled with others from around the world.

This is the first of a series of surveys to understand how the organization and our World of Bluegrass week can be of most value to people in bluegrass.
We need input on what to change, what not to change, what is important to you and what is less important. Answers will be carefully tabulated, and the results will be shared with our leadership and summarized for our members and other interested parties.


Whether you are a current or former member of IBMA or have never been a member -- if you care about bluegrass we want to hear from you.
Your opinions matter and we appreciate you taking just a few moments to help.

Thank you!

Stan Zdonik
IBMA President and Board Chairperson


Please respond to all 21 questions by January 18, 2011 https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FUTUREIBMAEVENTS 

Warning RV scam

We got a call yesterday asking what we thought about a GREAT deal on a Jayco trailer. Only $2,500 for a big 2006 unit on eBay with free shipping. The book value appeared to be over $12,000! What a deal! Just one problem, it was a phishing scam. If you had paid $2,500 you would have never heard from them again. The web site was an eBay look alike, not really eBay. Upon investigation, I found the same bargain on Craigslist throughout the country. Many of the sites had alreay flagged the information as a phishing scheme.

Many bluegrass'ers are campers and often looking for great deals. If it is almost too good to be true ...

GrassStreet Christmas card

GrassStreet send a Christmas video card that included several photos of their stay at the Kendallville bluegrass festival over Labor Day 2010.

Spinney Brothers House concert Feb. 13, 2011

Jim & Linda Winger have announced that they will be hosting the Spinney Brothers at a house concert on February 13. Contribution are suggested at $15 each.

"We have room for about 30 folks in our living room so it is first come first served with RSVP required.", Jim said.


"The plan is a 1 hour set, a 30 minute break and a 40 minute second set. We will furnish soft drinks but carry-in snacks for the break are encouraged. The concert will start at 6:30p.m. and will conclude around 9:30p.m. If you can make it call us at 260-432-4485.", he continued. Our address is 5034 Wapiti Driver, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

The Spinneys will be in the area without any gigs from Feb. 14-16. On Feb. 17 they have to be in Williamsville, NY. If you are interested in having them at your location on Monday or Tuesday, call for contact information.

Songwriting Contest May 21-22, 2011

The West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association is hosting their first songwriting contest. The on-site competition will begin May 21, with finals on May 22. There will be competitions in both Gospel and Secular music with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes in each category. The grand prize winner will receive a recording session of their song at White Falcon Studio in Fruitport, Michigan. For location and other info, contact  Ruthann Eilers, RuthAnnEilers@hotmail.com

Fran Adams, 81, died Jan 2, 2010

Fran and his wife Jane who recently passed away, were long time members of NIBGA.  We first knew of Fran when he came to Hillbrook Campground near Ottawa, OH with his friend George Page in the '80s. They came in a van and parked not too far from us. They played beautiful music all weekend. 


I later years we met his daughter Sandy Tedford and through her became more acquainted with Jane and Fran. 


Full obituary and funeral info is at Hirsch Funeral Home, 507 West Exchange Street, Crete, IL 60417-2107 (708) 755-9014