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THE MONTANA FOLK FESTIVAL In 2011 Butte made the transition to the Montana Folk Festival after hosting the National Folk Festival for three years. Organizers from throughout Montana collaborated to establish a new and exciting event that built upon the success of the National while drawing from the strengths of the state in which it has been hosted. The Montana Folk Festival has been established as a new and exciting event at the same time it remains very familiar to anyone who has attended the event in previous years. As those who attended in 2011 discovered to their delight, the Montana Folk Festival continues to feature multiple stages with continuous live performances by some of the best traditional performers in the nation, including Montana’s finest, some of the region’s best traditional artists, ethnic and festival foods, a lively Family Area, and Folklife demonstrations and workshops that focus on a new theme each year that highlights Montana’s heritage. In 2012, that theme is focused on transportation — “Traveling Through and beyond the Western Crossroads: Transportation in Montana and the Mountain West” and will emphasize railroads. All of this is presented in the spectacular setting of Butte, Montana surrounded by historic headframes, historic tall buildings and the majestic Northern Rockies in every direction. We invite other organizations, individuals and corporations to support the event as it moves closer to its second presentation in 2012 as a tourism engine and cultural magnet that will continue to feature top national cultural acts, as well as showcase Montana’s rich heritage.
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E T T Y U L B U J N A O N I A S T N MO E A DMIS FRE
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OVER 250 MUSICIANS, DANCERS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE ON SIX STAGES COREY LEDET AND HIS ZYDECO BAND
ZYDCO
Corey Ledet was born and raised in Houston, Texas, but spent his summers in small-town Parks, Louisiana. The Creole culture has its roots in Louisiana, but spread across the country, including neighboring Texas. Because of this, he was able to be immersed at all times in the Creole culture he loved so much.
THE CLAIRE LYNCH BAND
BLUEGRASS
Claire Lynch is an acoustic pioneer who continually pushes the boundaries of the bluegrass genre. The Claire Lynch Band is a quartet that has the innate ability to perfectly interpret the beauty, subtlety, and genre-defying sophistication of Claire’s music.
HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN
WESTERN SWING
Austin-based Hot Club of Cowtown has grown to be recognized as the hardest-swinging Western swing trio on the planet. They have opened stadiums for such artists as Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson and continue to bring their brand of western swing to a wide range of festival audiences all over the world.
DIUNNA GREENLEAF AND BLUE MERCY BAND
BLUES
Diunna combines intricate patches of jazz, gospel and heartfelt sound to create a kind of blues that takes one on an emotional roller coaster ride.
ROAN MOUNTAIN HILLTOPPERS
OLD-TIME APPALACHIAN MUSIC
The Roan Mountain Hilltoppers are one of America’s most authentic Old-Time String Bands, whose roots run deep in the rich music traditions of the southern Appalachian Mountains.
SAN FRANCISCO TAIKO
JAPANESE TAIKO
Focusing on the spiritual and martial arts aspects of the art, the Dojo teaches not only the skillful playing of percussion instruments, but also the discipline of mind and body in the spirit of complete respect and unity among the drummers.
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FRIDAY
FOLK FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
6:00-7:00 Montana Arts & First Peoples Market Art - Artist Reception 5:00-7:00 Opening Remarks-Little Southern Cree 7:00-7:30 “The Original” Stage Hot Club of Cowtown (Hot Jazz & Western Swing) 7:30-8:15 “The Original” Stage Corey Ledet (Zydeco) 7:45-9:00 Montana Tourism Dance 8:00-9:00 Roan Mountain Hilltoppers (Old Time String Band) 8:15-9:00 Copper Street Stage Joshua Nelson (Kosher Gospel) 8:30-9:15 “The Original” Stage 9:00-10:00 Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac (Cape Breton) 9:15-10:00 Copper Street Stage Sambo Ngo (Congolese) 9:15-10:30 Montana Tourism Dance Diunna Greenleaf (Blues) 9:30-10:30 “The Original” Stage
SATURDAY
12:00-1:00 Harmonia (Eastern European) 12:00-12:45 “The Original” Stage Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac (Cape Breton) 12:00-12:45 Copper Street Stage Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka & San Francisco Taiko Dojo (Japanese Taiko) 12:00-12:45 Granite Street Stage Volskaya Russian Duo (Russian) 12:00-12:45 Family Stage Railroading Songs-Bill Rossiter 12:00-12:45 Folklife Stage Dallas Cheif Eagle Hoop Dancing 101 12:00-12:45 Childrens Stage Roan Mountain Hilltoppers (Old Time String Band) 12:45-1:45 Montana Tourism Dance 1:00-2:00 Deep River Rising (Appliachian) 1:00-1:45 “The Original” Stage Paul Dahlin (Swedish American Fiddling) 1:00-1:45 Copper Street Stage World Percussion Traditions 1:00-1:45 Granite Street Stage James Coffey (Children’s Train Songs) 1:00-1:45 Family Stage Indian Horse Culture-Simpson, Whiteman, & Fisher 1:00-1:45 Folklife Stage Science Demonstrations 1:00-1:45 Childrens Stage 2:00-3:00 Sambo Ngo (Congolese) 2:00-2:45 “The Original” Stage Women’s Voices: Singing Traditions 2:00-2:45 Copper Street Stage Joshua Nelson (Kosher Gospel) 2:00-2:45 Granite Street Stage Don Vappie (New Orleans Creole Jazz & Blues) 2:00-3:00 Montana Tourism Dance Hula Halau’o Keikiali’i (Hawaiian Hula) 2:00-2:45 Family Stage Flying - Mike Korn 2:00-3:15 Folklife Stage Butte Public Library Children’s Story Hour 2:00-2:45 Childrens Stage 3:00-4:00 Hot Club of Cowtown (Hot Jazz & Western Swing) 3:00-3:45 “The Original” Stage Little Southern Cree (Northern Plains Drum) 3:00-3:30 Family Stage Kids Train & Auto Safety 3:00-3:45 Childrens Stage Deep River Rising (Appalachian) 3:00-3:45 Granite Street Stage Imamyar Hasanov & Pejman Hadadi (Azerbaijani & Iranian) 3:15-4:00 Copper Street Stage
Corey Ledet (Zydeco) 3:15-4:30 Montana Tourism Dance Railroading Songs - Lonesome Dave & Bill Devine 3:30-4:15 Folklife Stage Roan Mountain Hilltoppers (Old Time String Band) 3:45-4:30 Family Stage 4:00-5:00 Sonny Burgess & The Legendary Pacers with Lance Lipinsky (Rockabilly) 4:00-4:45 “The Original” Stage Harmonia (Eastern European) 4:00-4:45 Granite Street Stage James Coffey (Children’s Train Songs) 4:00-5:15 Childrens Stage Volskaya Russian Duo (Russian) 4:15-5:00 Copper Street Stage Railroading Songs - Brendan Phillips & Fast Rattler 4:30-6:00 Folklife Stage Diunna Greenleaf (Blues) 4:45-5:45 Montana Tourism Dance Mary Jane Lamond (Cape Breton) 4:45-5:30 Family Stage 5:00-6:00 Plena Libre (Puerto Rican Salsa/Bomba y Plena) 5:00-6:00 “The Original” Stage The Claire Lynch Band (Bluegrass) 5:00-5:45 Granite Street Stage Dallas Chief Eagle (Lakota Hoop Dance) 5:15-5:45 Copper Street Stage Children’s Sing-a-Long 5:15-5:45 Childrens Stage Fiddle Traditions 5:45-6:45 Family Stage 6:00-7:00 Joshua Nelson (Kosher Gospel) 6:00-6:45 Copper Street Stage Joan Soriano (Dominican Bachata) 6:00-6:45 Granite Street Stage Samba Ngo (Congolese) 6:00-7:00 Montana Tourism Dance Corey Ledet (Zydeco) 6:45-7:30 “The Original” Stage 7:00-8:00 Little Southern Cree (Northern Plains Drum) 7:15-7:45 Copper Street Stage Sonny Burgess & The Legendary Pacers with Lance Lipinsky (Rockabilly) 7:30-8:45 Montana Tourism Dance The Claire Lynch Band (Bluegrass) 7:45-8:30 “The Original” Stage 8:00-9:00 Hula Halau’o Keikiali’i (Hawaiian Hula) 8:00-8:45 Copper Street Stage Joan Soriano (Dominican Bachata) 8:45-8:30 “The Original” Stage 9:00-Close Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka & San Francisco Taiko Dojo (Japanese Taiko) 9:00-9:45 Copper Street Stage Plena Libre (Puerto Rican Salsa/Bomba y Plena) 9:15-10:30 Montana Tourism Dance Don Vappie (New Orleans Creole Jazz & Blues) 9:45-10:30 “The Original” Stage
SUNDAY
12:00-1:00 Joshua Nelson (Kosher Gospel) 12:00-12:45 “The Original” Stage Guitar Masters 12:00-1:00 Copper Street Stage Railroading Songs-Bill Rossiter 12:00-12:45 Folklife Stage Dallas Cheif Eagle Hoop Dancing 101 12:00-12:30 Childrens Stage Volskaya Russian Duo (Russian) 12:15-1:00 Granite Street Stage Banjo & Mandolin Traditions 12:15-1:00 Family Stage Corey Ledet (Zydeco) 12:30-1:30 Montana Tourism Dance continue on page 8
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1:00-2:00 Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka & San Francisco Taiko Dojo (Japanese Taiko) 1:00-1:45 “The Original” Stage Flying - Mike Korn 1:00-2:00 Folklife Stage Paul Dahlin (Swedish American Fiddling) 1:15-2:00 Family Stage Imamyar Hasanov & Pejman Hadadi (Azerbaijani & Iranian) 1:15-2:00 Copper Street Stage Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac (Cape Breton) 1:15-2:00 Granite Street Stage Diunna Greenleaf (Blues) 1:45-3:00 Montana Tourism Dance 2:00-3:00 Hot Club of Cowtown (Hot Jazz & Western Swing) 2:00-2:45 “The Original” Stage Musical Traditions: Russia & Ukraine 2:15-3:00 Copper Street Stage Joan Soriano (Dominican Bachata) 2:15-3:00 Granite Street Stage Railroading Songs - Lonesome Dave & Bill Devine 2:15-2:45 Family Stage Flying - Mike Korn 2:15-3:00 Folklife Stage Science Demonstrations 2:15-3:00 Childrens Stage 3:00-4:00 Deep River Rising (Appalachian) 3:00-3:45 “The Original” Stage Little Southern Cree (Northern Plains Drum) 3:00-3:30 Family Stage The Claire Lynch Band (Bluegrass) 3:15-4:00 Granite Street Stage Paul Dahlin (Swedish American Fiddling) 3:15-4:00 Copper Street Stage Samba Ngo (Congolese) 3:15-4:30 Montana Tourism Dance Railroading Stories - Bill Taylor 3:15-4:30 Folklife Stage Butte Public Library Children’s Story Hour 3:15-4:00 Childrens Stage Imamyar Hasanov & Pejman Hadadi (Azerbaijani & Iranian) 3:45-4:30 Family Stage 4:00-5:00 Don Vappie (New Orleans Creole Jazz & Blues) 4:00-4:45 “The Original” Stage Harmonia (Eastern European) 4:15-5:00 Copper Street Stage Abraham’s Children: Gospel Traditions 4:15-5:00 Granite Street Stage Children’s Sing-a-Long 4:15-Close Childrens Stage Plena Libre (Puerto Rican Salsa/Bomba y Plena) 4:45-6:00 Montana Tourism Dane Roan Mountain Hilltoppers (Old Time String Band) 4:45-5:30 Family Stage Railroading Songs - Brendan Phillips & Fast Rattler 4:45-6:15 Folklife Stage 5:00-6:00 Corey Ledet (Zydeco) 5:00-5:45 “The Original” Stage Sonny Burgess & The Legendary Pacers with Lance Lipinsky (Rockabilly) 5:15-6:00 Granite Street Stage Hula Halau’o Keikiali’i (Hawaiian Hula) 5:15-6:00 Copper Street Stage 6:00-7:00 Joan Soriano (Dominican Bachata) 6:00-6:45 “The Original” Stage
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EVEL KNIEVEL DAYS
July 26, 27, 28
Evel Knievel’s hometown of Butte plays host to the world’s greatest celebration for the Worlds Greatest Daredevil in the finest fashion. Started in 2002, the three-day event draws thousands of visitors from all over the world to the Mining City. Evel Knievel Days is held annually the fourth weekend of July. The 2012 festival will be July 26, 27, 28. It’s all free in Uptown Butte. Daredevils Spanky Spangler, Ryan Capes, Trigger Gumm and the Kaptain himself, Robbie Knievel have all performed headline stunts for EK Days, not to mention dozens of dazzling feats attempted by some of the country’s greatest stuntmen and daredevils. Evel took the stage at the annual hoopla to welcome his fans, promote the event of which he is very proud and to thank all of the daring stuntmen who show up to perform in honor of the festivals namesake. All Evel Knievel Days events will be in Historic Uptown Butte and free unless otherwise noted. This year’s performers include Butte’s own Keith Sayers, who is the king of dirt bike riders and stunt performers. There will also be some surprise performers and events. And, as always, there’s plenty of food and memorabilia booths, live music each night and a great space to roam around to check out the historic uptown. For more details and updates of the shows, go to: www.knieveldays.com continue on page 14
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SEE THESE, 8 BANDS AND OTHER ACTS LIVE IN UPTOWN BUTTE
ACRODUNK
We are engaged in an ACRODUNK revolution. Yep, that’s right, a revolution. We are on a mission to revolutionize acrobatic slam dunking. We are taking it from the basketball court to the stage and blowing peoples minds in the process. We are not content with business as usual. We are not OK with resting on our laurels. We will not be satisfied until we turn the prevailing perceptions on their heads. Revolution is not for the faint of heart, nor the weak in spirit. Revolution requires VISION. Revolution requires PASSION. Revolution requires CONVICTION. We are out to stake our claim. www.acrodunk.com
WALL of DEATH
LIVE! Flesh-n-blood daredevils riding Vintage Indian and Antique Harley Davidson motorcycles on the side of a vertical board wall. This the worlds’ steepest race course puts You just inches away from the action on our high elevated platform. Trick and Fancy riding performed 15 feet above the ground right on the side of a vertical board wall. The riders defying death and gravity with every turn of the wheel. www.americanwallofdeath.com
FLYING FOOLS
Milord Entertainment is a Canadian company that possesses 20 years of experience and has performed all over the world. Spectators worldwide have been astonished and amazed by the abilities of their acrobats. The troupe is also well known for never hesitating to go out and mingle with the crowd after their performance. What more could you ask for? www.milordentertainment.com
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THE WORLD FAMOUS WALLENDAS
The most famous family in circus history, the Wallendas, introduces an all-new troupe of performers in a death-defying pyramid with the youngest girl in history to present the fabled chair balance. Rick Wallenda, eldest grandson of founders, Karl and Helen, proudly presents his troupe of daredevils. Wallenda celebrates more than forty years on the highwire.The troupe offers many traditional turns in this stellar routine, culminating with the chair pyramid on bicycles. Wallenda has performed on three continents during his forty-year career, and on more than one occasion participated in a recreation of the gigantic seven-person-pyramid. As the patriarch, he leads this troupe to each destination as his grandfather once led the original group. Thrilled spectators anxiously seek autographs from these talented performers after every show, and they can be part of your next event.Rick Wallenda is very proud of his student, Bri, for her spectacular accomplishments on the highwire and swaypole. The entire troupe supports Bri now as she is in public school after three years of home-schooling and touring. Bri is an honor student at Imagine Middle School, and plans to attend public high school next year. wallendaenterprises.com
7in. DAREDEVIL
Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle Daredevil show and vintage Evel Knievel toy demonstrations. 7 Inch Daredevil Inc. also restores,customizes and builds stunt cycle jump bikes. We offer a complete line of stickers for all of your vintage Evel Knievel toys.
CANNON LADY JENNIFER SCHNEIDER She flies through the air with the greatest of ease, the daring young woman, who doubles as a human cannonball! Traveling 40 feet in the air out of a 28 foot cannon fired by her husband Rob, Jennifer says she loves being able to thrill people. The human cannon act began as early as the 1800’s as a feature in circus acts everywhere. Jennifer’s father, David Smith, built his first cannon more than 20 years ago and his entire family has taken part in thrill acts like this one. Jennifer began performing her high-flying act at the young age of 15. 19 years later Schnieder has flown in front of thousands of people in more than ten countries.
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GEOFF AARON
The X-Show is an awesome demonstration of the skill and control of modern Mototrials. Extreme Riding Entertainment Inc. has been performing across the nation at special events since 1994. The X-Show features 10-Time National Champion Geoff Aaron freeriding and attacking a series of mobile obstacles. The show announcer keeps the audience informed while Geoff performs. Whether Geoff is flying up a 10’ vertical wall, jumping across big gaps, doing 180 degree helicopters, bunny hops, insane trick riding, full speed stoppies, or an endless array of balance skills, you can be certain that the X-Show will drop jaws and make people smile. The X-Show requires a flat barricaded space of approximately 100’ x 50’. ERE provides the rest! Promoters nationwide have praised our reliability and hassle free setup and I’m sure you too will be impressed. Thanks to our friends at RedBull the ERE mobile demo rig is all new this year! Contact ERE for booking and scheduling information for your next event. www.ereonline.com continue on page 18
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KEITH SAYERS
Keith Sayers is a native Montanan born and raised in Butte, the hometown of Evel Knievel!! Keith has been riding motorcycles for most of his life. He bought his first motorcycle at the age of 9 from his neighbor for $10.00 and from there it has been one epic ride for this hard working Rocky Mountain Kid. In 1995, at the age of 12, Keith started racing motocross which led him to three Montana state motocross championships. From there, Keith put in the time to advance himself in racing but found that Montana was a difficult area to become noticed. Finding new inspiration in 1997, Keith started performing freestyle motocross demos during race intermissions. He caught on quickly, and in 2002 at the Unleash the Freaks tour, Keith was introduced to Steve Miller from SCS Racing. The following year he did his first ever freestyle motocross show in his home town and it seemed as if Keith had what it takes to make it in FMX. Then in 2004, Steve offered him an opportunity to come over to Bozeman, MT to start practicing at his facility. From then on, Keith has taken what he learned from Steve and decided to build his own custom facility in Butte for practice. Keith’s dedication to bring a practice facility to his back door has proved invaluable. Keith is committed to riding and training on his motorcycles every chance he gets. The progression that Keith has gone through these past few years is an inspiring story for a small town rural FMXer. Keith began doing a wide variety of contests, demos and shows. His name has been listed among some of the best and he has the great respect of his FMX brethren. Keith not only approaches FMX seriously but he approaches the business side the same way by producing his own demos and constantly maintaining his top-notch practice facility. His facility has seen the likes of Mike Metzger, Greg Hartman, Rich Kearns and Steve Haughelstine rip at, which is something to be said. Keith has also taken over the ramp building for SCS Racing, which includes building every ramp for the 2009 ESPN Winter X Games. Keith is very lucky to have the love and support of his Wife Danielle, as well as his family and friends who help with everything from assisting Keith in the foam pit to producing shows!! Thank you for checking out www.keithsayers.com
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Knievel Days: Tentative 2012 Schedule
THURSDAY, JULY 26th
11:00 AM Family Fun Day until 4 PM (Park & Main). NOON Festival Kickoff with Keith Sayers (Broadway & Arizona) NOON - 1:00 Supermoto Open Practice Registration 12:30 PM The World Famous Wallenda Skywalk 1:00 PM American Motordrome Wall of Death Opens Daily 1:00 PM Street Bike Freestyle 1:30 PM The Cannon Lady 2:00 PM Sayers Production Freestyle Show 2:45 PM 50/50 BMX 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Supermoto Open Practice (will shutdown for FMX at 2:00) 3:30 PM The World Famous Wallenda Skywalk 4:00 PM Street Bike Freestyle 5:30 PM The Cannonlady 6:00 PM 50/50 BMX 6:30 PM The World Famous Wallenda Skywalk 7:00 PM Sayers Production Freestyle Show 8:00 PM Thursday Night Fights (Staack’s Motor Sports on Galena) 8:00 PM Radical Rob the Dyno Maniac 8:30 PM Street Bike Freestyle 8:45 PM Live Music with F.O.G. 9:30 PM Live Music with Monita
FRIDAY, JULY 27th
11:00 AM - Noon Super Moto Open Practice Registration NOON The Cannonlady NOON to 5:00 PM Supermoto Open Practice (will shutdown for FMX at 1:45) 12:30 PM 50/50 BMX 1:00 PM American Motordrome Wall of Death Opens Daily 1:15 PM Street Bike Freestyle 1:30 PM 1:45 PM Sayers Production Freestyle Show 2:30 PM The Cannonlady 3:00 PM Super Moto Practice 3:00 PM 50/50 BMX 3:30 PM The World Famous Wallenda Skywalk 4:30 PM Street Bike Freestyle 5:00 PM Super Moto Team Race 5:00 PM 7 Inch Daredevil 5:15 PM Parade Lineup (Get ready to cruise the loop) 6:00 PM Cruise Evel Knievel Loop starting in Uptown Butte 6:15 PM The World Famous Wallenda Skywalk 6:40 PM Street Bike Freestyle 7:15 PM The Cannonlady 7:45 PM Radical Rob the Dyno Maniac 8:00 PM 50/50 BMX 8:00 PM Live Music with ??? 9:00 PM Sayers Production Freestyle Show 9:00 PM Live Music with Shellshock Lullaby 10:00 PM Live Music with Tim Montana
SATURDAY, JULY 28th
8:00 AM Car & Bike Show & Shine (until 4PM) 10:00 AM EK Days Poker Run Starting @ Copper Canyon Harley Davidson 10:00 AM - NOON AM Super Moto Registration (closes at 12:00 PM) NOON Super Moto Practice (until 1:45 PM) NOON The Cannonlady 12:15 PM American Motordrome Wall of Death Opens 12:30 PM The Cannonlady 12:30 PM 50/50 BMX 1:30 PM Street Bike Freestyle 2:00 PM Sayers Production Freestyle Show 2:30 PM Super Moto Qualifiers (until 4:30 PM) 3:00 PM 50/50 BMX 4:00 PM Street Bike Freestyle 3:15 PM Geoff Aaron’s Extreme Trials Riding 4:30 PM The Cannonlady 4:45 PM Super Moto Amateur & Pro Mains (until 6:45 PM) 5:00 PM The World Famous Wallenda Skywalk 5:30 PM 50/50 BMX 6:00 PM Street Bike Freestyle 7:15 PM Park Street Show 8:00 PM Live Music with Miles Crossing 8:00 PM The World Famous Wallenda Skywalk 9:00 PM Live Music with Ken Rich Band 9:45 PM Evel Knievel Harley Davidson Giveaway (Raffle Drawing) 10:00 PM Live Music with the Guitar Jack
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An Rí Rá
August 10 -11
Irish festival hosts traditional music, dance, workshops about the Old Country The 2012 An Ri Ra marks its 10th anniversary in historic Uptown Butte this year. Dates of the event are Aug. 10,11 and 12. This is the biggest line-up of performers that the organization has had.
The lineup of entertainers includes:
• Solas – they have been working on for over a year and will film the An Ri Ra for the “Shamrock City” project – an album and DVD all about Butte Montana • The Makem & Spain Brothers – a favorite at An Ri Ra who also recorded a DVD at the Mother Lode Theatre “ Home Away From Home” – their tribute to Butte. • The Elders – have recently written a song about the Granite Mountain Disaster titled “The Miner” that they will perform at the festival. • Trinity Irish Dancers – the award winning Trinity Irish Dancers from Chicago – will perform and provide dance workshops at the festival. • Kathleen Keane & Friends – Kathleen Keane is a Butte favorite who wrote the “Montana Air”, a tribute to Butte. She will peform with Jimmy Moore & Larry Gray. • Tara O’Grady – the sensational jazz singer, Tara O’Grady, from New York will perform with her trio at the festival. • Cathie Ryan – Cathie will instruct workshops at this year’s festival and make some appearances on stage with other performers. (She will not be here in Butte with her band). • Brendan O’Shea – he will perform with Trinity as well as a solo set at the festival. • Local performers from Montana include Dublin Gulch, Dillon Junior Fiddlers, Strings of Fire, The Shamrockers, and a few others. continue on page 28
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AN RÍ RÁ MONTANA IRISH FESTIVAL 2011 � 5
Montana Gaelic Cultural Society O Thus (From the beginning)
Aidhmeanna an Chumainn (Goals of the Society)
An hana Le MGCS — N i N e a r t G o C u r Le Ceile (The Motto of MGCSS — Unity through Strength)
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Festival activities:
• 5K/10K 1-mile Race in Historic Uptown Butte • Author Series • The Gathering • Irish Language Classes • Cathie Ryan workshops • Music Workshops • Dance Workshops • Genealogy Workshop • Outdoor Mass on Sunday Tickets are $20 for adults for the weekend if purchased by July 7, or $25 at the gate. Children 12 & under are free. High School Students are $10 at the gate.
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