Missouri Spring Music Festival 2012 - The Arcadia Valley
Mountain Music Festival
Missouri Bluegrass Festivals - Missouri Spring Getaways Near St. Louis
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Visit our beautiful Missouri Region - "The Outdoor Recreation
Capital of Missouri!"
May 18, 19, & 20, 2012 Missouri
Music Festivals
The
Arcadia Valley Mountain Music Festival
A Weekend Getaway of Fun
near St. Louis for the Whole Family!
Spring
Music Festival Come for a Missouri Spring Vacation!
Reserve the date now! Much more to be posted soon!
If you are interested in vending this year click here for
the 2012 Spring Vendor information!
NEW THIS YEAR!"Pickin' & Grinnin' on the Square" Attention pickers and grinners! There will be lots of time set aside for those
of you who pick and grin to show off your talents. So, bring your instruments
and get ready to pick and grin! For more information, give Bobby Powell a call
at 573-546-1441 or 573-705-0028 or email us if you want to participate in this
year's pickin'. There will also be "Pickin' & Grinnin' on the Square" every Friday between the Spring Music Festival in May and the Fall Mountain Music Festival in October, at the Iron County Courthouse from 6 to 8 pm!
Just call Bobby Powell if you want to participate.
Here's what happened in 2011 Stay tuned for the 2012 Lineup & Schedule - to be announced soon!
Get your walking shoes on!! Last year, to kick off the Festival, there was a Family Fun Run-Walk
& 5k competitive Run!
There will be a Family Fun Run/Walk and 5K competitive race to raise money to support our Sports Complex. Our ...community (especially our kids) need the facility but it takes money to keep it maintained, buy equipment, and add what is needed to support local sports. Schedule: 9:00 AM - Sign in, T-shirt pickup, Late registrations 10:00 AM - Race Start 11:00 AM - Awards for 5K 1-3 placers in male/female, all age group divisions. Register prior to May 3rd to save $$$. Pre-registration Fee for 5k: $20: Adults $15 :13-18 yr. olds $5: 7-12 yr. olds Late Entry fee for 5K : $25: Adults $20: 13-18 yr. olds $5 : 7-12 yr. olds Pre-registration Fee for Fun Run/Walk: $15: Adults $10: 13-18 yr. olds $5 : 7-12 yr. olds Late Entry Fee for Fun Run/Walk: $20: Adults $15: 13-18 yr. olds $5 : 7-12 yr. olds Under 6 youth shirts available for $5 *****Please mark attendance online & sign up forms will be available throughout town or a downloadable .pdf can be emailed to you by messaging: ragen_amelung@yahoo.com ****No cash please. Please make all checks payable to: City of Arcadia/Sports Complex Mail all signed forms to: AV Sports Complex c/o Jim & Toni Erpenbach 10148 Hwy 21 Ironton, MO 63650 For more information contact Jim or Toni Erpenbach at 573-546-2599 or email: jimerp@centurytel.net or ragen_amelung@yahoo.com Don't miss the added bonus in the Valley of the Mountain Music Festival at the Iron County Court House. Enjoy the scenic Arcadia Valley while you are in town!
This year's Spring Festival will also include:
Square Dancing with the AV High School Dancers &
Clogging with the Country Fire Cloggers and Pickers
George Portz & Friends of Bluegrass
National Open Fiddle Champion!
George Portz & "The Friends of Bluegrass" are the most versatile performing group in the area as they blend their fiery Bluegrass roots with some fine traditional Irish
and Louisiana Cajun music. Their "Cajun Set" has won rave reviews from crowds throughout the midwest. The group’s enthusiasm, top-notch musical ability, wit and humor always "Leaves ‘em wanting more…and they always do!" George Portz is the group’s leader and founder. He is an Illinois State Fair Fiddle Champion,
Western Illinois State Fiddle Champion and his fiddling highlights include over 130 First Place
Championships.
He has performed for two Presidents; President Nixon in 1973 at the White House and
with his group, "The Friends of Bluegrass" at the Illinois State Fair in 1986 for President Reagan.
He has also performed at the Grand Ole Opry. George toured with the legendary "Goins Brothers"
of Eastern Kentucky in the 1970’s. His dynamic fiddle style ranges from fiery Bluegrass to zesty Cajun.
There’s not a fiddle player in the Midwest that can entertain an audience like George.
David Dalton is the group’s lead singer. David is considered to be one of the finest
Bluegrass singers around and can easily make a transition from Bluegrass to some
fine Hank Williams old time country and has won numerous awards for both.
Dave Montgomery is the lead guitar player for the group. He has won Illinois and Missouri State Fair Flat-Pick Guitar Championships and sings a dynamite bluegrass
country song. His singing ranges from Lester Flatt to Johnny Cash. John King is the group’s banjo player. John won the Illinois State Fair 5-String Banjo Contest five consecutive years. John is also versatile on the dobro and is considered one of the finest 5-string
banjo players in the Midwest.
Kathie Champlin is the bass player for the group. She has won awards for Best Rhythm Musician
at the Midwest Regional Championships. Kathie also performs on the Irish Whistle and Cajun Accordion
when the group performs their Irish and Cajun music. She sings harmony vocals for the group.
George Portz & "The Friends of Bluegrass" are the leading acoustic music group now performing
in the St. Louis area and their shows are enjoyed by all ages. Visit the George Portz website.
Young singing sensation, Marissa Harms will join George Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass on stage!
Watch Open Range Bluegrass!
Open Range Bluegrass
Open Range Bluegrass Band is a diverse and entertaining 5 piece band blended with the good ol' tradition of Bluegrass, Country, and Gospel. From heartbreakers to jump up and jig tunes, you're sure to leave an Open Range Show touched by the music and the personality of this band.
The band has many years of combined professional experience. Bill Cross, who has played with many acclaimed bands, is known for his musical talents and quick wit on stage.
Band member Mike Taggart who is described as "The Best Upright Bass Player" in the business states, "So many musicians poured themselves into my ability to be the Bass player I am today, and I want to give that back. Bluegrass is a Passion of mine". Shannon Cox, with a deep rich voice that everybody loves and who can pick a guitar like no other. Jim and Sharon Randolph also contribute with Jim on the Dobro and a smile, and Sharon with strong vocals and alot of mixing it up with the crowd. Come see them for a foot tap'n, hand clap'n time. Visit Open Range on MySpace.
The Arcadia Valley Quartet The Arcadia Valley Quartet is made up of:
Jim Rice (Bass) has served as choir director for several St. Louis area churches and is currently serving as choir director at the First Baptist Church of Ironton.
Gerald Tripp (Lead Singer/Tenor) is well known throughout the Arcadia Valley as a great country and gospel singer.
Bill Stiniger (Alto/Lead) is, in addition to being a talented singer, an outstanding guitarist who has played in country bands for many years. He now primarily uses his musical talent to work for the Arcadia Valley Assembly of God Church.
Bobby Powell (All Parts) is a popular entertainer who owns the Arcadia Valley Jamboree in Ironton, MO. In addition to bringing top country and gospel talent to the Valley, Powell is a talented singer in his own right. He began singing at the "ripe old age of 47" and eventually started a popular show in the Alton, Ill., area called Bobby Powell's Riverbend Jamboree. Powell retired to Ironton in 2003, where he opened the AV Jamboree and today still performs in a number of different venues—including his own theater. He's particularly well known for his spot-on impersonation of country singer/songwriter legend Willie Nelson. Powell says he especially enjoys performing gospel numbers with the recently formed AV Quartet.
Country Fire Cloggers
Country Fire is a traditional clogging team from the Ellsinore and Piedmont, Mo. area with dancers of all ages. The team has been in existence for about 10 years and is under the direction of Jessica Price.
Country Fire team members enjoy exhibitions but enjoy the competitive side of clogging. They have won numerous awards over the years at both regional and national competitions. Most recently they received the amateur Traditional Team award at the Challenge of Champions held in Branson in June of 2010. Some of the grandest awards have been at the Junior Olympics having director Jessica Price bringing home a silver medal in Flat foot Solo and in 2009 five team members were named to the National NCHC all Star Traditional Team.
Country Fire team members take great pride in preserving traditional Appalachian Clogging and enjoy dancing to a variety of music. They choreograph most of their material and are available for performances at fairs, festivals and other local events.
