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Volume 12, Issue 2 Upcoming Music Events (More details inside…) Saturday, April 16, 7 PM Old-Time Community Dance Hurricane Creek Grange Sunday, April 17, 6 PM Wallowa Valley Chorale Spring Concert OK Theatre, Enterprise Sunday, May 8, 4PM Open Mic Josephy Center for Arts and Culture Saturday, May 14, 7 PM Tunesmith Night: Heidi Muller, Steve Kinzie, Caleb Samples Lear’s Main Street Grill, Enterprise Sunday, May 22, 4PM Hootenanny and Shoo-fly Pie Social Enterprise Odd Fellows Hall Thursday, June 2, 5:30 PM Courthouse Concert Series: The Working Poor Saturday, June 11, 6 PM Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddler’s Show Hurricane Creek Grange Please visit our website for the most current events listings, as change happens! You can also sign up for our e-news, which is distributed via email whenever something new is added to our music calendar. www.wvmusicalliance.org If you have a musical event you’d like listed here please send it to: [email protected] Deadline for next issue of the QuarterNote is June. 30. Spring 2016 A quarterly newsletter published by the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance Tunesmith Night Season Finale May 14 The season finale of Tunesmith Night will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Lear’s Main Street Grill in Enterprise. We are pleased to present this fine lineup of songwriters: Heidi Muller, Steve Kinzie and Caleb Samples. Heidi Muller is an awardwinning songwriter, guitarist and mountain dulcimer player who lives up Hurricane Creek. Many people know her song “Good Road,” the theme song of the Inland Folk show on Northwest Public Radio and KPBX-Spokane since 1989. Described by Dulcimer Players’ News as “one of the dulcimer community’s best songwriters and performers,” Heidi writes songs of place and story songs and sometimes peers into the life of cats, ticks, and the moon and stars. She was part of the Seattle music scene of the 80’s and 90’s, was a Kerrville New Folk finalist and a founder of Camp Coho, has toured nationally and taught at many camps and festivals such as Kentucky Music Week and Augusta Heritage. She’s recorded eight CDs, including three with her partner Bob Webb. They plan to release a new CD this November. For more info, please visit heidimuller.com. Steve Kinzie has made a life of singing and songwriting. His mesmerizing voice and gorgeous melodies evoke matters of justice, the eternal spirit, and peace. From the Okanogan of northern Washington, he has visited here before - local folks will know him as the father (and sometimes accompanist) of piano composer, Seth Kinzie. Steve had a folk epiphany watching Pete Seeger in 1960, went out and got a Sears Silvertone banjo and guitar and went on to write dozens of songs, record five albums of original music, and perform around the Northwest. His music has evolved from a center in the hymns of his childhood and Appalachian folk traditions to a jazzinfluenced (folk-jazz) style. Along with original lyrics, he has set to music poems by Kabir, Rumi, William Blake, E. E. Cummings and others. Spirituality, broadly speaking, and Buddhist thought, in particular, inform much of his writing. Steve’s most recent album is Openings, released in 2012. Check out his music at stevekinzie.bandcamp.com. Caleb Samples is one of the treasures of Wallowa County’s music scene. He just released his first full-length CD of original songs, Untouched Ground, in March. Raised in a family with roots in Ireland and West Virginia that was deeply involved Continued... Chorale Concert April 17 Don’t miss the Wallowa Valley Chorale Spring Concert coming right up on Sunday, April 17 at the OK Theatre. Music starts at 6 PM and admission is free or by donation. PAGE 2 Tunesmith Night T HE Q U A R T E R NO T E (Continued from page 1) with the Blue Mountain Fiddlers Association, he learned mandolin and fiddle early on. He’s one of these people who has it all when it comes to talent: singing, songwriting and the ability to play almost any instrument he touches, including fiddle, mandolin, guitar and upright bass. Caleb writes honest and down-to-earth songs about his love of nature, family, and the rise and fall of everyday life. Some of his songs describe his reflections as a recovering alcoholic, while others hint at his passion for elk hunting and riding mules into the backcountry. In fact, the title cut of his CD came to him on the back of a mule. Visit Caleb on Facebook at www.facebook.com/calebsamplesmusic. Tunesmith Night is presented in a round-robin format, with each musician playing a song, then the next taking a turn, creating an interesting and varied performance. Admission is $10 at the door or by season pass. Doors open at 6pm, music at 7pm, all ages welcome. Passes for the 2016-2017 season will be available at this concert. As always, hosts Steve and Cathi Lear invite you to enjoy this superb music event, where patrons are encouraged to sample the delicious cuisine Lear’s Main Street Grill has to offer, including a nice selection of beer, wine, and mixed drinks. Community Dance April 16 Join us for the final Old-Time Community Dance of the season on Saturday, April 16, 7:00 to 10:00 PM at the Hurricane Creek Grange Hall. Dance squares, circles, reels, contras, waltzes, polkas with a live string band and caller. Beginners welcome, all dances will be taught, and no partner or special clothing required. Admission $5/person, children under 12 FREE. For more info or to volunteer at our monthly dances please call Laura Skovlin, 541-398-0800. Dance schedule resumes in the fall with the big Barn Dance on September 17. Music on Tap at Terminal Gravity Upcoming live music at Terminal Gravity Brewing Co., 803 SE School St., Enterprise. Music usually starts at 7PM. April 20 — El Pelican May 6—Open Mic May 7—Vacilando May 25—Zeb Dewar May 27—Karyn Ann V O LU M E 1 2 , I S S U E 2 Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Camp There is still space in most classes at the 12th annual Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Camp, to be held at Wallowa School July 10-15, 2016. Families will gather to sharpen their skills playing traditional oldtime fiddle music. With five different fiddle classes as well as instruction in guitar, banjo, singing, and dance, this camp fills to capacity every year with folks of all ages from around the region. Here’s a list of this year’s instructors: Loralyn Staples - Basic Fiddle - adults Isaac Callender - Bluegrass fiddle Andy Emert - Swing Fiddle Lisa Ornstein - Southern Fiddle Linda Robertson - Kidz Fiddle Duane Boyer - Guitar Boot Camp Jonah Shue - Bluegrass Guitar Matt Bell - Swing Guitar Jeanne Murphy - Clawhammer banjo Emily Callender - Vocal Larry B. Smith - Dance master Find out more and register online at wvmusicalliance.org. Dulcimer Week Beginners’ Scholarships Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas is filling up with students from across the Northwest. With daily classes held July 3-9 at Wallowa Lake Camp, there’s still room for beginners. Local people are especially encouraged to attend. Three $150 scholarships are available for anyone who would like to take the Beginners’ class, and a free loaner dulcimer will be supplied (the usual rental fee will be waived). For information, please contact Heidi Muller at [email protected] or call (541) 432-0156. All the camp information can be found at www.wvmusicalliance.org. Attention Songwriters: The Music Alliance is proud to announce the inaugural TR Ritchie Memorial Songwriting Contest as an addition to the Juniper Jam music festival. TR Ritchie (1946-2014) was a beloved member of the songwriting community around the country, with deep ties to the northwest. To honor his life’s work in music, writing, poetry, and art, we invite songwriters to enter their best recent work to win a showcase spot at Juniper Jam 2016, along with cash prizes. Please visit juniperjam.com for details. Entries accepted April 15 through June 30. V O LU M E 1 2 , I S S U E 2 T HE Q U A R T E R NO T E Courthouse Concert Series For the eleventh consecutive year, the Music Alliance will present the Courthouse Concert Series at the gazebo on the lawn of the Wallowa County Courthouse in Enterprise. Every Thursday afternoon at 5:30, beginning June 2, the community gathers to enjoy free ninety-minute performances by local and regional musicians. The concert series features a broad range of musical genres, including classical, folk, jazz, and rock, FREE and open to the public. A perfect opportunity to pack a picnic, bring family, meet up with friends and enjoy the music. The Courthouse Concert Series is partially funded by Lear’s Main Street Pub & Grill, the City of Enterprise, Wallowa County Cultural Trust, and donations from generous concert-goers. Please contact us if you’d like to be a sponsor! [email protected] 2015 Courthouse Concert Schedule June 2 – The Working Poor 9 – Carper, Lochert & Carper 16 – Mark Kroos 23 – Belinda Bowler 30 – K.C. Kunkle July 7 – The Wasted Lives 14 – Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Camp faculty 21 – John Head and friends 28 – Jennings & Keller August 4 – Blue Plate Special 11 – Brass Fire 18 – The Sagebrush Sisters 25 – JW McClure PAGE 3 4th Annual Hootenanny May 22 It’s time for the Music Alliance spring fundraiser: Fourth Annual Hootenanny and Shoo-fly Pie Social which is scheduled for 4PM Sunday, May 22 at the Enterprise Odd Fellows Hall. This time around, we will be celebrating the music of the legendary Willy Nelson, featuring a host of local talent. Confirmed at press time are: Rich & Trilby Shirley, Homemade Jam, Bailey Vernam, Caleb Samples, Darrell Brann, Meredith Brann, MidLo & Athens, Ted Hays, Brian Oliver, Jimmy Bivens, Janis Carper, Carolyn Lochert, Heidi Muller and Bob Webb. This promises to be a very fun afternoon, and will again include our famous pie contest. Those of you who would like to contribute a homemade pie to the event please contact Heidi at [email protected] or 304-3829422. You may even win a prize! Admission to the event is $10, and don’t forget to bring some extra cash for pie—only $1 per slice! Old Time Fiddlers at Grange Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers Association is holding a fiddle show on Saturday, June 11 at the Hurricane Creek Grange Hall ( 63081 Hurricane Creek Rd, Joseph, OR 97846). Sammy’s BBQ dinner starts at 5pm, music at 6. Come play a tune or just enjoy the show! Music Events Calendar If you’re wondering where to go online to find out what’s happening in the local music scene, please visit the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance website. We have an events calendar here: http://wvmusicalliance.org/calendar-of-events/ that we strive to keep current with what’s happening in our local music venues. Please submit your music event to [email protected]. We try to keep up with current music happenings around Wallowa County and Facebook is an easy way to stay informed. If you have a music event, instrument for sale, lessons to teach, be sure to let us know and we'll share it on our page! Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 8th Annual JUNIPER JAM—The sweetest little music festival in Eastern Oregon! Visit www.juniperjam.com to download the sponsor packet for JUNIPER JAM 2016. We appreciate your support! Board of Directors: Bob Webb (President), Carolyn Lochert, Heidi Muller, Sandi Richerson, Dave Riley, Heather Tyreman Executive Director: Janis Carper Please contact us to make a donation, volunteer, or receive our quarterly newsletter, The Quarter Note. Wallowa Valley Music Alliance PO Box 148, Enterprise, OR 97828 541-426-3390 Website: www.wvmusicalliance.org Email: [email protected] Thanks to all who contributed to this newsletter. Please send us your music news and event dates for our website and our next newsletter. Next deadline is June 30. We do not charge for advertising music related items or services! We mail this newsletter to you FREE every quarter. If you’d like to help offset our costs, please consider making a regular subscription donation - contact us for details! [email protected] 541-426-3390 Quarter Note Classifieds For lessons in guitar, mountain dulcimer, or ukulele, contact Heidi Muller at 304-382-9422 VOICE LESSONS From theory to jazz improvisation Call Carolyn Lochert at 541-398-1089 Cello, Guitar, Dulcimer, Ukulele or Mandolin lessons call Bob Webb 304-550-3799 Do you have a musical instrument just sitting around collecting dust? Consider donating it to the Music Alliance! Do you teach music? Contact WVMA at [email protected] or 541-426-3390. Share your music! Wallowa Valley Senior Living invites musicians to come play for the residents. Contact Jennifer Olson at 541-426-5311. Wallowa Valley Music Alliance PO Box 148 Enterprise, OR 97828 Founded in 2004, The Wallowa Valley Music Alliance is an Oregon nonprofit corporation with taxexempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your contribution to the WVMA is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Nonprofit US Postage Paid Permit No.30 Enterprise, OR