COMMUNITY BLUEGRASS JAM FRIDAY MAY 18TH
COMMUNITY BLUEGRASS JAM
Join us – you never know who or what might show up — great fun with friends and neighbors
Bring your voice — your instruments — and your sense of humor!
Visit our Musical Neighbors!
In the Montana area? 1
Community Jams – Molt, Montana
Free!
Jam Sessions Are Held Typically Third Friday of each month
6-8 p.m.
MEN OF WORTH MARCH 1-3, 2012
The folk-music duo, Men of Worth, was formed by James Keigher (Ireland) and Donnie Macdonald (Scotland) in 1986. Both exiles, it was through the Celtic music scene in Southern California that James and Donnie first met, and within a couple of years a partnership developed that was simultaneously serious and fun.
Geographical changes now find James and Donnie living in Southern Oregon and Northern California respectively. Whilst remaining true to their Gaelic roots, Men of Worth have successfully evolved as entertainers. Success breeds success, and a natural progression toward education and travel has sealed the next decade as an exciting and pioneering era for the versatile duo.
Men of Worth are an international act, and have earned much respect and success in two decades of touring. Cultural presentations in Schools have received rave reviews by students and teachers alike. Performing concerts, festivals, and having recorded eleven albums, Men of Worth continue the very tradition from which they evolved.
Together Men of Worth blend their voices with harmony and support their collection of songs with their varied selection of instruments. They have a very simple approach to their presentation, and in keeping with tradition, remain true to the music and story. Their show is a unique combination of humor, exciting tunes, and soulful, heartfelt ballads.
Donnie Macdonald comes from the Isle of Lewis, one of the Hebridean Islands off the west coast of Scotland. Writing tunes and original songs in both his first language Gaelic and in English, Donnie presents the music from his native Scotland with passion and humour. Donnie performs on vocals, octave mandolin, tenor banjo, concertina, and bodhran.
James Keigher comes from Co. Mayo in the west of Ireland. He is a singer, writer and collector of traditional and contemporary folk music. James was raised in Charlestown, a small rural community setting, steeped in traditional music and stories. He performs on vocals, guitar, mando-cello, and bodhran.
While in Thermopolis, Donnie and James will be spending two days in the schools, running a public instrument workshop Saturday morning and a fundraising house concert Saturday evening.
Their residency is sponsored by Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation, Wyoming Arts Council, Western Arts Federation, Hot Springs County Schools and Broadway Bygones Antique Store.
COMMUNITY BLUEGRASS JAM FRIDAY APRIL 20TH
COMMUNITY BLUEGRASS JAM
Join us – you never know who or what might show up — great fun with friends and neighbors
Bring your voice — your instruments — and your sense of humor!
Visit our Musical Neighbors!
In the Montana area? 1
Community Jams – Molt, Montana
Free!
Jam Sessions Are Held Typically Third Friday of each month
6-8 p.m.
MEN OF WORTH, CELTIC DYNAMITE, TO PERFORM IN THERMOPOLIS MARCH 2
Men of Worth, a dynamic duo whose members come from the British Isles, will perform on stage Friday, March 2, at 7 p.m., in Hot Springs School District Auditorium, Thermopolis.
Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigher blend their voices with Celtic harmony not to be missed. They are as likely to entertain with Irish humor as Scottish ballads, and they bring with them a variety of instruments native to the British Isles, including the bodhran (Irish drum), banjo, guitar, mandolin, button accordion and Irish stringed instruments.
The two have recorded 11 albums, and tour around the world to sold-out concerts. “We are so lucky to be able to get this caliber of entertainment coming to Thermopolis,” said Jacky Wright, owner, Broadway Bygones and school education liaison for Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation.
Tickets for the concert are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Students are free. “The program is being sponsored with the help of several organizations, and we are excited to be able to offer all students up through high school age a free ticket.”
The concert will be part of a three-day residency which will include programs in the schools and the community.
An introductory workshop to the Music of the British Isles will be held Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m.-noon at Common Ground. Cost of the workshop is $30. “People pay a lot to attend a concert in Casper and Billings,” said Jacky Wright. “Here you’ll be able to work with them and talk with them for less than a regular ticket in most towns.”
The concert is sponsored by Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation, Wyoming Arts Council, Western Arts Federation and Hot Springs County Schools.
They will present demonstrations and workshops for the elementary school and high school choir on Thursday and Friday, March 1-2. A Lights On after-school program will be held 2:15-3:00 p.m., Friday March 2. A house concert on Friday, March 2, is sold out.
The different styles of music of the British Isles was brought with settlers to the Appalachian region of America. Here they mingled together to become folk and early music that is the origin of today’s bluegrass and country music.
MEN OF WORTH INFORMAL WORKSHOP
Introduction to Music of the British Isles & Instruments
Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m.-noon
$30 – space limited
Reserve your space now 307-864-4070 10 am-5 pm
JOHN MAY TO PERFORM AT HOUSE CONCERT SAT. FEB. 11th
Acoustic singer/songwriter
At 17, John is already an exceptionally talented musician, well appreciated in
the Casper area — and the grandson of local Pastor John Herrington. His first
CD features many of his own compositions. This will be his first house concert
in what looks to be a very promising musical career.
Casper Band Members Perform at House Concert Saturday
Cory McDaniel and Amy Gieske of Casper’s well-known Cory and The Crew will perform at a special house concert, Sat., January 21.
The House Concert Series is designed to bring talented musicians to Thermopolis and provide an intimate and informal venue for a performance.
The duo perform a broad mix of blues, rock, folk and jazz. McDaniel is billed as a “creative singer, songwriter, guitarist and veteran entertainer.” He performed in Thermopolis last year as part of The Tremors music duo.
Amy Gieske, who plays bass for The Crew and The Jeff Finlin bands, will provide bass and vocals.
The concert is part of this year’s House Concert Series, which includes John May, Casper, acoustic singer/songwriter, on Feb. 11; Men of Worth, traditional Irish & Scottish performers, Mar. 3; Mike Dowling, Dubois, guitar, bottleneck blues, vintage swing and ragtime, on May 11; Colin Ross, Nevada, jazz, blues and old favorites, in August; Andre Bohren, New Orleans, classical pianist, on Sep. 13; and Rob Verdi, Saxophobia, in October.
The series is sponsored by Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation. Tickets are limited. Contact Broadway Bygones, 307-864-4070
Men of Worth
Men of Worth
Music from the British Isles –Amazing voices! Great instrumentalists!
Donnie Macdonald – from Isle of Lewis, off west coast of Scotland – vocals, octave mandolin, tenor banjo, concertina, bodhran
James Keigher – from Co. Mayo west of Ireland – vocals, guitar, mando-cello, bodhran
Friday, March 2, 2012, 7 p.m.
Hot Springs County School Auditorium, Thermopolis, Wyoming
Tickets $10 in advance; $12 at door; students free!
Advance tickets available: Broadway Bygones, 535 Broadway, Thermopolis
Click below to view printable flyer
INFORMALWORKSHOP
Sat., March 3, 9 a.m.-noon
Introduction to Music from the British Isles
Donnie Macdonald &James Keigher
Limited space! $30
Call 307-864-4070 to sign up
Sponsored by
Wyoming Arts Council – Western Arts Federation – Hot Springs Greater Learning Foundation – Hot Springs County Schools
House Concert Series Nears Sell-Out! Two Slots Left!
Informal atmosphere -
Refreshments – wine & cheese – meet the artist – plus artist performance
Limited to 32
Call 307-864-4070 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Season ticket: $200 for six concerts!
Support your local arts!
COMMUNITY BLUEGRASS JAM FRIDAY MAY 20TH
COMMUNITY BLUEGRASS JAM
Friday May 20th 6-8 p.m.
Southside Shell
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