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JUNE 15 - 17, 2012 CHELAN COUNTY EXPO CENTER (Formerly- FAIRGROUNDS) CASHMERE WASHINGTON |
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| ORGANIZED BY THE CASHMERE COMMUNITY COFFEEHOUSE DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF EARLY STYLE ACOUSTIC MUSIC |
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| ~ HEADLINE PERFORMERS FOR OUR ~ TENTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL _ KENNY & AMANDA SMITH BAND WEB
This multi-award winning band with their gutsy, heartfelt vocals, brilliant instrumental talents and powerful, contemporary sense of song choice and arrangement is one of the most compelling new sounds in bluegrass today. Kenny & Amanda Smith, winners of the 2003 International Bluegrass Music Association's prestigious Emerging Artist of the Year award, continues to be a consistent bluegrass fan and WRBF favorite. Band members: Kenny Smith, lead guitar/vocals; Amanda Smith, guitar/vocals; Cory Piatt, mandolin; Owen Piatt, banjo; Austin Ward, bass. _ THE CHAPMANS WEB
2002 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year Award winners, with a healthy respect for tradition, encompass the best of old and new. This group can deliver on all bluegrass fronts and when it comes to harmony singing this family band showcases the finest in smooth, soaring harmonies. Bill Chapman, banjo; John Chapman, guitar/vocals; Jeremy Chapman, mandolin/vocals; Jason Chapman, bass/vocals; Tyler Beckett, fiddle. __ JOHN REISCHMAN AND THE JAYBIRDS WEB
Is “one of the world's undisputed masters” of the mandolin and has played with greats like the Tony Rice Unit and California 's Good Ol' Persons. John and the Jaybirds have five critically acclaimed albums, two Juno nominations and two Canadian Folk Music Award nominations. One of the west coast's musical treasures, these acoustic powerhouses with their innovative and seamless ensemble work on original songs, instrumentals and newly arranged traditional makes for one of the freshest, most tasteful band-sounds on the bluegrass circuit today. Band members are John Reischman, mandolin/vocals; Jim Nunally, guitar/vocals; Trisha Gagnon, bass/vocals; Greg Spatz, fiddle; Nick Hornbuckle, banjo. _ _ PRAIRIE FLYER WEB
A special appearance just for the WRBF, they are a Pacific Northwest favorite that never disappoints in the delivery of their unique and personal musical sound. From bluegrass standards, to original songs, Prairie Flyer delivers a special flavor of music that treats the ear. Band members are Jim Faddis, rhythm guitar/vocals; Jason Stewart, banjo; Dave Hackwith, bass; Steve Blanchard , guitar and Caridwen Spatz, fiddle. _ THE CALLENDERS WEB
The multi-talented Isaac and Emily Callender, who sport musical accomplishments too vast to list, include appearing on A Prairie Home Companion with their former band Blue Pass. The eclectic blend of traditional bluegrass and unique interpretations of traditional songs is sure to get your bluegrass blood flowing. Band members are Isaac Callender, fiddle/mandolin/vocals; Emily Mueller Callender, bass/vocals; Jason Brandt, guitar/vocals; and Rudy Corbett, banjo/vocals. _ RUNAWAY TRAINWEB
This four piece, Puget Sound based, regional favorite has stage presence, backed up with strong leads, tight vocal harmonies and solid instrumental work. They deliver that traditional bluegrass, driving sound, and are willing and able to push on the limits of the genre with finesse and taste. Band members are Nolan Elwell , mandolin/vocals; Greg Linder, guitar/vocals; Kent Powell, bass/vocals; Luke Dewhirst, banjo/vocals. _ Sunday Morning Gospel Show Featuring _
_ ~ SOUND BY DAN MORTENSON ~ ~ EMCEE - JIM DELFEL ~ |
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- Philosophy of the Our Festival -
We are inviting pickers of all ages to an exciting weekend of bluegrass at its best. We believe that means lots of nice folks coming together to share their music and their stories, seeing old friends and making new ones. A weekend where the music never stops...and we don't mean just on stage!
We think bluegrass at its best means celebrating and encouraging the talents of young musicians well as the old timers. By doing so, we are assuring the future of acoustic roots music in America and our festival seeks to nurture that tradition.
It's all about the music folks. The preservation of this body of music; its traditions and values as well as many instruments long forgotten.
Join us then, and see what comes of it. You never know, there may be a Bluegrass musician hidden in you some where..... |
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ADULT INSTRUMENT WORKSHOPS, YOUTH INSTRUMENT WORKSHOPS (TAYLOR'S CAMP) CONTRA DANCE, SLOW JAM, BAND SCRAMBLE, LUAU MEET & GREET (SOME OF THESE EVENTS TAKE PLACE OUTDOORS) MAIN ACTS WILL PERFORM INDOORS AT THE PAVILION STAGE. FOOD AND MERCHANDISE VENDORS ON SITE. |
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CAMPING AVAILABLE
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CAMPGROUND OPENS
12:00 Noon Monday June 11th
Electricity, Sewer & Water Hook-ups to most sites.
Restrooms and Shower Facilities are available
for your convenience.
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Wi-Fi
Available
Thank You Local Tel & Expo Center
CREDIT CARDS (VISA & MASTERCARD)
ACCEPTED AT CAMPING ENTRY GATES
Please Note:
Dogs in campground only and they MUST be on a leash.
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Our thanks to The Chelan County Expo Center
and the Chelan County Commissioners
for such a wonderful site to hold
our Festival...
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| ~ ADMISSION PRICES ~ |
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| MASTERCARD & VISA CREDIT CARDS ARE
ACCEPTED AT ENTRY GATES |
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WALK-IN-PRICES * |
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RATE FOR CAMPERS * |
Day Pass $25 Per Person Friday or Saturday $10 Per Person Sunday 10:00 am to Noon Weekend Pass (Fri. Sat. & Sun.) $30 Per Person Children 9 and under FREE |
$20 Per Campsite Per Night *PLUS* Admission Festival Admission - Campers Only $25 Per Person Children 9 and under FREE |
CAMPING AREA OPENS MONDAY JUNE 11 AT 12 NOON Please Note: Dogs in campground only and they MUST be on a leash. |
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This is a family event. No alcoholic beverages allowed.
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| ~ EVENT SCHEDULE ~ |
THURSDAY JUNE 14th 4:00 p.m. - Slow Jam (Campground- Follow Signs) 5:30 p.m. - Meet & Greet Luau (Picnic Shelter in Campground) All Day & Night - Camp Jam |
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FRIDAY JUNE 15th 12 Noon - Band Scramble Pre-Registration Begins (Camp Registration Canopy) 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m . - TAYLOR 'S CAMP - First Half (Back Porch Stage) ( Part 1 of a 2 Day Instrument Workshop for Youths - Martin Stevens Instructor ) 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Slow Jam (Gazebo) |
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~ EVENING SHOWS AT THE MARY STARR STAGE ~ |
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SATURDAY JUNE 16th 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - TAYLOR 'S CAMP - Final Half (Back Porch Stage) ( Part 2 of the 2 Day Instrument Workshop for Youths - Martin Stevens Instructor ) 11:00 a.m. -12 Noon - Instrument Workshops (See Below) 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Youth Showcase Performance (Mountain Stage) 1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Contra Dance (Inside -Back Porch Stage) 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - Band Scramble (Mountain Stage) |
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~ EVENING SHOWS AT THE MARY STARR STAGE ~ |
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SUNDAY
JUNE 17th |
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SUNDAY MORNING GOSPEL SHOW AT THE MARY STARR STAGE ~ |
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Festival Closes Until 2013 4:00 p.m. - Campground Closes |
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*Schedule & Bands Subject to Change* |
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| ~ SATURDAY JUNE 16th WORKSHOPS ~ SCHEDULE & LOCATION |
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| 11:00 a.m. | Guitar Kenny Smith & Jim Nunally |
Back
Porch Stage |
| 11:00 a.m. | Vocal Amanda Smith & John Chapman |
Wilken
Building |
| 11:00 a.m. | Banjo Nick Hornbuckle & Bill Chapman |
Gazebo
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| 11:00 a.m. | Mandolin John Reischman & Jeremy Chapman |
Clements
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| 11:00 a.m. | Fiddle Greg Spatz & Tyler Beckett |
Mountain
Stage |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adult Bass Trisha Gagnon & Austin Ward |
Campground-Covered
Picnic Shelter |
| 11:00 a.m. | Songwriting Jim Faddis & Rudy Corbett |
Pavilion |
| 11:00 a.m. | Dobro |
TBA |
| 10:00 a.m. | * New This Year * How To Upload Lyrics Into Your IPAD (Who Would Have Thunk It) |
Chuck
Egner |
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| OUR YOUTH PROGRAM IS NAMED "TAYLOR'S CAMP". IN HONOR OF THIS FINE GENTLEMAN _ Taylor Richards was a young man who epitomized our vision for developing an instructional camp to nurture an appreciation of American roots music in the next generation. From the day Taylor walked into a little music store in Leavenworth Washington with his dad Steve, with a little interest in music but not much thought of Bluegrass, until he played on our stage in the guitar flat-picking contest 5 years later, a transformation took place. Every summer he would come out from his home in Georgia to see his dad and they would attend the Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival. With every festival he would get better and better; gleaning information, techniques and style from everyone he could play with. Soaking up everything he could hold. He and his dad found a common ground that cemented them together, no matter how far apart they were the rest of the year. He grew into a man we were all so proud to know, with his quick wit, gentle heart, gracious manners and a smile that could calm the most hectic moment. Taylor wanted to continue his family's tradition of military service and was killed in combat serving his country as a Lance Corporal Marine in Afghanistan on June 26th, 2010. We, the Board of Directors of the Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival, wanted to honor Taylor 's memory and his love of Bluegrass music by naming our school “ Taylor 's Camp”. We know we couldn't ask for a better guardian angel for our “kids”. _
Taylor Richards at the 2006 WRBF |
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_Vendors & Services located on site for your convenience.
Big Y Burgers
Original Italian Sausage Sandwich
Young Life Espresso & Treats
Papa's Sweets - Scrumptious Sweet Treats
5 Jordan Tropical Sno- Shaved Ice
Experience Vintage - Clothing
Gear Up - Hats
Nechville Musical Products
SMI Guitars
Icicle Instruments
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~ More to Come ~
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JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE FUTURE OF BLUEGRASS!! |
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Directions - and Wenatchee. Look for signs in Cashmere directing you to the Chelan County Expo Center - Fairgrounds. (Westcott off Sunset) |
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Contact Information - -
Camping Information - or Email Marie Camping Guidelines- Click Here - Band Booking Information - For Band Bookings, Please send information to: Cashmere Community Coffeehouse & WRBF PO Box 484 Cashmere, WA 98815-0484 _ - Interested in Volunteering ? - Just drop us a line - volunteer organizer _ Taylor's Camp - Youth's Workshop Contact - |
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| As the festival start date edges closer and closer, the WRBF Board would like to invite all of you to take a look at our new Our rich tradition of providing excellent bluegrass entertainment while keeping prices reasonable are due in large part to our wonderful sponsors and to you, our individual contributors. We thank all of you who have so generously donated in the past and hope that many of you will be able to continue doing so now and in the future. |
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WENATCHEE RIVER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Acknowledgement of Donations For 2012 |
OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION GOES OUT TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR FINANCIAL SUPPORT: |
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| Catherine K. Boshaw Chelan County Commissioners WEB Michael McGill Microsoft Matching Gifts Program City Of Cashmere WEB Jim & Jan Delfel Olympic Medical Center Foundation WEB Richard Starr Papa's Sweets WEB Crunch Pak WEB Ben & Nancy Beckham The Estate of Barbara Caudill Frances K. Reese Doane's Valley Pharmacy WEB Carl & Sharon Van Doren Louis Van Doren Cashmere Veterinary Clinic WEB Cashmere Valley Bank WEB Carol Boyle Dr. Jerry N. Winters, D.M.V. WEB Dick Parkhill _ IN-KIND DONATIONS: Blue Star Growers Celite World Minerals Inc. WEB Odyssey Seafoods WEB Cherry Creek Radio KOHO Radio Wenatchee World Leavenworth Echo & Cashmere Valley Record The Print Guys Nickel Ads Lowe's Tumwater Drilling JB Fowler _ SPECIAL THANKS: MV Webworks & Graphics Steve Godfrey - Stage Design & Construction Karen Welch and Staff of the Chelan County Expo Center Jack Kalionez Northwest Public Radio KCSY FM Radio KBCS
FM Radio The Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival Directors: Marie Vecchio, Chuck Egner, Joanie Sittman, Jerry Samples, Tom Caudill, Frank Dechaine, Cindy Jackson, John Meriwether Friends of the WRBF: Harriett Dechaine, Candace Egner, Judy Donovan, Dave Mallick, Cliff Sittman, Heidi Samples Monroe, Bill & Carrie Mitchell The Eastern Division of Stone, Hodge, Mallahan, Greene & Newell, And last but not least Our Fantastic Volunteers |
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- Area Tourism Information - www.CashmereChamber.com (509) 782-7404 _ www.WenatcheeValley.org (509) 663-3723 or (800) 572-7753 _ www.Wenatchee.org (509) 665-2116 _ www.Leavenworth.org (509) 548-5807 _ www.LakeChelan.org (800) 4-chelan _ Peaks of the Enchantments in Background
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