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February 24, 5 to 7 pm
First united Methodist Church of Conroe
Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper
(open to the public)
www.fumc-conroe.org
phone-936-756-3395
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February 27-28
Sanders & Lake Murray Resort
Fabulous February
Bluegrass Festival
Reservations 800-257-0322
Info: 918-423-4891
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April 3-4
Concho Valley Bluegrass Festival
San Angelo Texas
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May 8-9
Jackson, LA
Pecan Ridge Bluegrass Festival
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Brownwood, Tx. Texas - phone 325-646-8531
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July 24-25
Old Mobeetie Music Fest.
Mobeetie, TX
Info: 806-845-2028 or
806-845-3401
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August 7
Cooper Lake Bluegrass Festival
Birthright, Texas
Info: 1-800-245-2145
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August 21-22
Wichita Falls Bluegrass Festival
Wichita Falls, TX
Info:
940-692-9783 or
940-761-7490
View Flyer
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September 4-6
Salmon Lake Park
Bluegrass Festival
Grapeland, TX
Info: 936-687-2594
www.salmonlakepark.com |
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September
18-19
Arbuckle Mountain Bluegrass Festival
Davis, OK
Info: 405-665-5226
Arbuckle
Mt. Bluegrass Park |
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Oct 30 & 31
Spring Creek Bluegrass
Festival
phone 979-865-5250
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Monthly Schedule |
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4th Saturday Night
Spring Creek Bluegrass Club
6:30 p.m. till ?
Coushatte Recreation Ranch, Bellville, TX
Info: 979-865-5250.
Spring
Creek Bluegrass Jam and Show |
NOTE: Monthly schedule applicable ONLY when NOT in
conflict with 2009 schedule. Schedule
Last Updated:
March 3, 2009 |
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Jimmy
Fischer with Representatives
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Deering Banjo |
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The
Saltgrass Band Endorses GHS Strings |
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Watch video of The Saltgrass Band
performing on stage.
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Listen to a song from the new Saltgrass album
while you browse!
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Creek Monthly Show & Jam, May 2009 |
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The
last group to play was “Saltgrass.”
Members are: Jimmy Fischer-Banjo, Timmy
Fischer-Mandolin, John Brockett-Guitar and Jim
Lowery-Bass. They started off their part of
the show with Them Blues, then on to 21 Miles, The
Lighthouse, On My Way Back, Tenbrook and Molly,
Julianne, Rocky Top, Moundsville Pen, Country Poor
and Country Proud followed by Jenny and Shelley.
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Glen Tate joined them on stage to perform with
his former student (Jimmy).
They did Grandfather’s Clock, Duelin Banjos
and Ruben’s Train.
Saltgrass closed out the show with Jimmy’s
song Stars Stripes, Tattered and Torn.
Good Show!
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From
Spring Creek Show Review by Joyce Jackson
Photographs by Beth
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The Saltgrass Band at Spring
Creek Music Weekend
October 23-25 2008
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"Saltgrass entertained four
sets during the festival, with lots of good music. Friday
evening they had a Big surprise for all of us.....No, Jim Lowery did not
annoy the audience, or appear as Elvis.... (we hope he will do that
another time,) the whole group was in on the surprise
..... Saltgrass had a fiddle playing with them..., Jeff Hagan,
from Navasota, TX. He appeared out of the blue in the
campground..., they got acquainted and he fit into the group perfectly!
Saltgrass would like for him to join the band, but Jeff
is an airline pilot, working most weekends. Maybe we
will see him with Saltgrass again from
time-to-time." "Saturday Saltgrass continued..., 'Martha
White Song.' 'Them Blues,' etc. It was pretty serious music,
then, Buddy Brockett took the stage with he and Jimmy
Fischer performing their amazing, two men on one banjo routine to
the tune of 'Ruben.' Back to serious music, and the three
J's... John, Jim, and Jimmy as a trio 'Take This Hammer.' Jeff
fiddled 'The Maiden's prayer,' and 'Fox On The Run,' another
trio tune, featuring the 'girl' singer, John Brockett 'Erase
The Miles.' Saltgrass' encore this set 'Little Black
Train.' Saturday night, Buddy Brockett began their last set
whit his humorous hissing snake story." From the Spring
Creek Bluegrass Club Newsletter by Ruth Westbrook,
Spring Creek Special Events.
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THE SALTGRASS BAND
The
Saltgrass Band
is based in Lake Jackson, Texas and has played bluegrass music for
many years. We try to include a mix of traditional and contemporary
bluegrass music with every performance. There is always a gospel
song or two and maybe a couple of funnies during the performance.
The current members of the band are:
Jimmy
Fischer -
banjo, guitar, vocals. Jimmy lives in Lake Jackson, Texas. He
has been in the group about 25 years. His "driving banjo
technique" provides a foot stompin' sound that few can
duplicate. He writes many songs. Just recently, he wrote Stars,
Stripes Tattered and Torn. This is the title song of one of
their CD’s.
John
Brockett -
guitar, vocals. John lives in Magnolia, Texas and has been
with the group about
20 years. His superb tenor voice will definitely get your
attention, whether the song is an old bluegrass classic or a mellow
gospel tune. John's rhythm guitar playing is terrific. He knows
where the "sweetspot" is on his Martin D-28 Guitar.
Jim
Lowery - bass,
vocals. Jim
lives in Spring, Texas. and has been in the group about 14 years.
He does most of the M.C. work. His bass playing holds the
rhythm and is rock solid.
Timmy
Fischer-mandolin,
vocals. Timmy lives in Lake Jackson, Texas and has played with
the group about 6 years. He provides another great vocal as well as
some fine guitar and mandolin picking. He loves to sing and play
bluegrass.
Jeff
Hagen-fiddle.
Jeff lives in Navasota, Texas and is the newest member of the band.
Although he may not be able to make every appearance, because of
work schedule, he will make most gigs and his fiddle playing is
worth listening to.
He is one of the best.
The
Saltgrass Band has
made live radio and television performances as well as numerous
personal appearances in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
The
Saltgrass Band,
105 Sandalwood
Lake Jackson, Tx. 77566
Phone-979-265-4757
www.saltgrassband.com
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If you
believe "The Saltgrass Band" would contribute
to the success of your bluegrass event or upcoming
activity, please contact:
Jimmy Fischer
105 Sandalwood Drive
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Phone: (979)265-4757
E-mail: jwfischer@comcast.net
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