Friday February 24, 2012- 8:00 pm David Francey, Canadian singer/ song writer, with Craig Werth
From Ontario, three-time JUNO-award winner David Francey will weave his magical stories for this very special Fiddle performance. Flanked by multi-instrumentalist Craig Werth, singer/songwriter David Francey delivers his beautifully crafted lyrics with simplicity and poise. Like Archie Fisher, Francey's pieces are as strong as the messages they convey. For more info, visit http://davidfrancey.com/press.html If you are a fan of very, very talented singer/songwriters, don't miss this show! Box offfice opens at 7; doors open at 7:30; show starts at 8.
Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)
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Friday March 2, 2012- 8:00 pm Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer - In Concert
Details posted here by Sept. 1, 2011. Tickets for all concerts in the 2011-2012 Ten Pound Fiddle concert season available on line (www.tenpoundfiddle.org) after Sept. 1, 2011. Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8.
Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)
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Saturday March 3, 2012- 8:00 pm 'First Saturday' Contra & Square Dance
Caller: DANIKA MURRAY, band: OH! CONTRAIRE. Cure your spring fever with lively dancing. All dances taught; no partner needed! Dress for activity, bring comfortable shoes, and be prepared to have a good time! Come early - at 7:30 - for a quick intro to essential contra dance moves. Plenty of free parking in the two church lots and on surrounding, well-lit street Beginners' Lessons (free) start at 7:30 pm, dance at 8 pm.
Central United Methodist Church (215 N. Capitol Ave, (NE corner of Capitol square) Lansing, MI)
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Friday March 9, 2012- 8:00 pm Sara Thomsen hosts the Spring Night of Singing
Come sing great songs with your friends and neighbors! From the Duluth/ Superior region, guest song leader Sara Thomsen will share some of her favorite songs with us! An accomplished community choir director, community sing producer, singer, songwriter, trio member (The Three Altos), and community activist, Sara's immense singing and song leading talent is well-known in the upper Midwest. We are delighted she will travel around the big lakes and lead us in singing. Lyric sheets provided. Box Office opens at 7; Gate opens at 7:30; Singing starts at 8.
Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)
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Friday March 16, 2012- 6:30 pm Finvarra's Wren Concert (7:30) preceded by an Irish Dinner (6:30)
Celebrate St. Pat's Day a day early by joining your friends for a very special Ten Pound Fiddle evening of great music and food! Enjoy two hearty, homemade chowders, fresh Irish soda bread and a fabulous dessert table, beginning 6:30, followed by two-sets from Detroit's Finvarra's Wren at 7:30. Ticket combo (only) $25. ea. Only 100 tickets avail. St. Pat's Day weekend happens only once a year! Why not enjoy authentic fare and hear the real thing, surrounded by family and friends. See you there! Doors open at 6; Irish Chowder Dinner starts at 6:30; Finvarra's Wren Concert at 7:30.
The Creole Gallery - in Lanaing's Old Town (1218 Turner Street Lansing, MI)
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Friday March 23, 2012- 8:00 pm Red Tail Ring and Drew Nelson - Twin Bill
Concert - Details posted here by Sept. 1, 2011. Tickets for all concerts in the 2011-2012 Ten Pound Fiddle concert season available on line (www.tenpoundfiddle.org) after Sept. 1, 2011. Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8.
Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)
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Friday March 30, 2012- 8:00 pm The Yellow Room Gang - In Concert
Seven wonderful Michigan-based singer songwriters in one show! They call themselves "The Yellow Room Gang" but you may know them as KItty Donohoe, Matt Watroba, David Tamulevich and Michael Hough (Mustard's Retreat), Annie Capps, Jim Bizer, and Jan Krist (Dave Barrett will be flying to the NCAA Finals; he wrote the theme song.) They will do songs solo, together, and with the audience. Even if you are familiar with only a few of these folks, know you will love the rest! www.yellowroomgang.com Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8.
Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)
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Saturday April 7, 2012- 8:00 pm 'First Saturday' Contra & Square Dance
Caller: GLEN MORNINGSTAR, music: DEBBIE JACKSON and BRAD BATTEY. Enjoy the smooth calling and dynamic music of this combo. All dances taught; no partner needed! Dress for activity, bring comfortable shoes, and be prepared to have a good time! Come early - at 7:30 - for a quick into to essential contra dance moves. Plenty of free parking in the two church lots and on surrounding, well-lit street Beginners' Lessons (free) start at 7:30 pm, dance at 8 pm.
Central United Methodist Church (215 N. Capitol Ave, (NE corner of Capitol square) Lansing, MI)
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Friday April 13, 2012- 8:00 pm The Outside Track - Celtic Quintet - In Concert
This tight, young, and very talented band is hot, hot, hot - the talk of the last International Folk Alliance Conference. Hear what the Celtic music world is talking about: great selections, interesting arrangements, half tunes / half songs. www.theoutsidetrack.com (An informal, annual Fiddle membership meeting will take place from 6:45 - 7:45. In addition, everyone (Fiddle members or not) is invited to come early (6 - 8) and enjoy a Community Dinner prepared by ELFCO. $10 donation to charity.) Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8.
Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)
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Friday April 20, 2012- 8:00 pm Seth Bernard and May Erlewine - In Concert
Details posted here by Sept. 1, 2011. Tickets for all concerts in the 2011-2012 Ten Pound Fiddle concert season available on line (www.tenpoundfiddle.org) after Sept. 1, 2011. Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8.
Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)
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Saturday May 5, 2012- 8:00 pm 'First Saturday' Contra & Square Dance
Caller: JERRY HICKMAN, music: RHYTHM BILLIES. All dances taught; no partner needed! Dress for activity, bring comfortable shoes, and be prepared to dance the night away! Come early - at 7:30 - for a quick intro to essential contra dance moves. Plenty of free parking in the two church lots and on surrounding, well-lit street Beginners' Lessons (free) start at 7:30 pm, dance at 8 pm.
Central United Methodist Church (215 N. Capitol Ave, (NE corner of Capitol square) Lansing, MI)
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Friday May 11, 2012- 8:00 pm Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt - Mother's Day Wkend - Very Special Show!
Michigan favorites and great friends Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt are together again in their first Fiddle Mom's Day concert in over 10 years - including the release of their newest CD! Before moving East, Sally honed her tremendous skills in, and played a large role in building this folk music community. Claudia is a perennial favorite of Fiddle audiences. Some of the most memorable Fiddle concerts have been their Mom's Day shows. Don't miss this! www.sallyrogers.com www.claudiaschmidt.com Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8.
Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)
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Saturday June 2, 2012- 8:00 pm Advanced Contra & Square Dance
Welcome back caller KATHY ANDERSON (the belle of the contra dance ball). Music by FROMAGE A TROIS (Mary Somberg, Paul Winder, Laura Stein). End the season with a special advanced dance. If you are an experienced dancer who can do heys and contra corners and know where you should be for the next move, come and enjoy high energy, exciting dances with one of America's finest callers. No partner necessary. Gate opens at 7:30.
Central United Methodist Church (215 North Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI)
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Friday October 5, 2012- 8:00 pm Lou and Peter Berryman - In Concert
Madison's favorite duo will drive around the lake to spread humor and good cheer to Greater Lansing. To find out why their fans are frequently accused of belonging to a cult, visit: www.louandpeter.com Box office opens at 7; Doors open at 7:30; Show at 8.
Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)
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Friday November 16, 2012- 8:00 pm Sparky and Rhonda Rucker - In Concert
Concert will coincide with Alternative Holiday Gift Sale, produced by the Peace Education Center. Concert at 8 pm Friday night. Sale runs for a few hours before this 8 pm Ten Pound Fiddle concert, and all day Saturday. Find out more about Sparky and Rhonda Rucker at www.sparkyandrhonda.com Box office opens at 7; Doors open at 7:30; Show at 8.
Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)
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