2024 Bluegrass From the Forest

2102 E JOHNS PRAIRIE RD

JULY 12-14

SHELTON, WA

Welcome to the 19th Annual

BLUEGRASS FROM THE

FOREST Festival

Event Program

Thank you sponsors!

Thank you to our supports who help make this festival possible.

We could not do it without them & hope you support their businesses.

Mandolin

Stage $250

City of Shelton In memory of Dick Pasilich

Belco Forest Products Hood Canal Communications KCBS FM/ Seattle Manke Lumber Co Inc Pacific Asset Management - Josh Morin Tozier Brothers Hardware Tuson Masonry

Mason County Tourism

Fiddle $1000

Bowers Dental Group Shelton 40 et 8

Band $500

This event is presented by volunteers and the Kristmas Town Kiwanis.

AAA Septic Dave Bayley and Family Builder’s First Source (Shelton) Castle & Coleman Logging Dickison Family Edward Jones – Stefanie Dantinne Elma Feed & Farm Supply Green Diamond Resource Co. Hunter Farms KMAS 1030 AM/103.3 FM Lynch Creek Farms Carolyn Olsen Family Doc Olson Shelton Mason County Journal Sierra Pacific Industries Tracing The Fjord Shoppers Weekly WAMA – Washington Acoustic Music Association

Event Contacts:

Contests & scheduling:

GREG LINDER (360) 490-8981 festival coordinator

Event, camping & vendors:

DUANE WILSON (360) 280-3917 Kristmas Town Kiwanis

LODGING: explorehoodcanal.com

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Welcome to 2024 Bluegrass from the Forest The Kristmas Town Kiwanis, with the support of community sponsors, welcomes you and your family to the 19th Bluegrass from the Forest!

We are delighted to gather again at the South Mason Soccer Park – what a beautiful location! We're sure you will agree that the 15 acres of festival and camping area have been a great addition to this event.

Organized by the Kristmas Town Kiwanis, this event raises money for local youth programs, supports tourism and brings talented artists from all over the country to perform in Shelton – your participation is integral to making this possible.

Thank you!

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who help make the strings strum. Let’s

play some Bluegrass!

Proud sponsor of Bluegrass From the Forest mankelumber.com

Proud Sponsor of Bluegrass From The Forest!

GREENDIAMOND.COM Rusty Hinges Bluegrass Band

2024 Band Level Bluegrass Sponsor 114 E Cedar Street, Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 426-2611

Welcome Bluegrass Fans!

Lynch Creek Farm Established in 1980, Lynch Creek Farm has been handcrafting traditional and decorated Christmas wreaths, fresh centerpieces, and other beautiful holiday gifts for over 40 years.

JOSH MORIN

A Part of family Traditions Nationwide

Open every day from late July to October!

Visit our U-Pick Dahlia Field this summer!

A beautiful trip awaits you!

Opening this summer. Check out our website for more information! lynchcreekdahlias.com

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Where there’s Bluegrass, there’s jamming!

SCHEDULE WELCOME! If you’re new to bluegrass festivals, you should know that one of the best things about them is the jamming.

Out in the camping area, folks set up for the weekend and settle down for some pickin’ and grinnin’. You’re welcome to wander through and listen to the music. Some pickers are quite talented while others are just beginning, but everyone finds their level.

Bluegrass jamming is special because people of all backgrounds come together for music. They don’t care what you drive, how old you are, or whether you’re in fashion.

They only care if you can pick or sing. This music has no borders. There is a wonderful body of traditional bluegrass tunes that are universally known across the country. You can show up at any festival and these tunes will be played. Sure, there are plenty of new tunes all the time, but it’s wonderful to play music with strangers who already know many of the tunes. Enjoy!

Thank you AAA Septic for your support of the festival.

MAIN STAGE

FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 12 6:40 PM – to be announced 7:00 PM – Heartbreak Pass 8:00 PM – Lonesome Town Painters 9:00 PM – Crying Uncle SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 13 1:30 PM – Heartbreak Pass 2:30 PM – Runaway Train 3:30 PM – Bar K Buckaroos 4:30 PM – Crying Uncle SATURDAY EVENING, JULY13 6:30 PM – Chicks Kids performance 7:00 PM – Lonesome Town Painters 8:00 PM – Caleb and Reeb 9:00 PM – Jacob Jolliff Band 10:00 PM COUNTRY DANCE Bar K Buckaroos 12:00 PM Midnight Hotdogs SUNDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 14 11:00 PM – Runaway Train 12:00 PM – Union City Council 1:00 PM – Caleb and Reeb 2:00 PM – Jacob Jolliff Band 2:55 PM – Grand Finale Show

SHOWCASE STAGE

SATURDAY, JULY 13 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Chick’s Kids Workshop 10:00 AM – Workshops 11:00 AM – Mandolin Tasting 12:00 PM – Slow Jam with Marv Sobolesky 1:00 PM – Open Mic 5:30 PM – Open Mic

2024 Performers

Jacob Jolliff Band

Jacob Jolliff Band

Northwest Bluegrass fans know Jacob Jolliff for his fantastic mandolin since he was a teenager. At college Jolliff studied jazz, Celtic and other intricate musical forms that influenced his musical versatility. In 2012 he won the National Mandolin Championship in Kansas. Jacob played and recorded with Yonder Mountain String Band for five years.

The band has produced two albums and are traveling from New York to headline at Bluegrass from the Forest.

The Lonesome Town Painters Band

From Vancouver, BC, The Lonesome Town Painters Band has a sound that harkens back to the raw and ragged edge of the genre.

While they draw from the golden era, it’s their original songs that make them shine!

Crying Uncle Band

Widely recognized as one of the most exciting young bands in acoustic music, Crying Uncle Band from California plays a unique mix of bluegrass, jazz, and modern originals. They are the recipient of the 2023 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Momentum Band of the Year award.

BAND MEMBERS Angelo Eidse, guitar, lead,backing vocals Patrick Bartel, banjo, lead, backing vocals Fred Beach, bass and backing vocals Jeremy Freeman, mandolin, lead, vocals

BAND MEMBERS Teo Quale, lead, mandolin, Alameda, CA Miles Quale, fiddle, Alameda, CA Andrew Osborn, upright bass, trombone and vocals, San Rafael, CA Ian Ly, flatpick guitar, San Francisco, CA

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Crying Uncle

Heartbreak Pass

Caleb & Reeb

Heartbreak Pass

Long known as one of the best vocalists and bass players in the Inland Northwest bluegrass scene, Heartbreak Pass will take you on an eclectic musical journey that you are sure to enjoy!

BAND MEMBERS Bonnie Bliss, vocals and bass player Stan Hall, vocals, guitar, and harmony Randy Engle, vocals, mando, and guitar

Union City Council Bluegrass Band

Based in Union, WA this band was created out of their love of traditional bluegrass.

BAND MEMBERS Guy Demartino, guitar Gwendolyn Taylor, fiddle Donald Strand, dobro and mandolin Martin Strand, bass Greg Linder, guitar

Caleb & Reeb

Known to roots music fans for their soulful harmonies, Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms play driving dance tunes, classic originals with commitment to rural American music.

Tuson Masonry (360) 490-0335 | Shelton, WA

Proud to support the Bluegrass from the Forest Festival FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Stefanie M Dantinne AAMS™

(360) 426-0982 821 W Railroad Ave. Shelton, WA 98584

Hungry @ Bluegrass?

The Snack Shack on site will be open for breakfast at 7 AM with burritos & English muffin egg sandwiches made to order!

Food, snacks, drinks & ice cream served until event closes each night!

Runaway Train Bluegrass Band

Runaway Train Bluegrass Band The host band for Bluegrass from the Forest festival plays an important role in helping to get the festival going every year. Runaway Train performs throughout the year in Mason County and at Bluegrass festivals in the NW.

BAND MEMBERS Greg Linder, guitar & vocals, Union, WA Kent Powell, bass & vocals,Tacoma, WA John White, mandolin & vocals, Olympia Doug Wenzen, banjo, Woodinville, WA

INFO:

JOIN!

Serving Drinks, Laughs and Fun to Veterans

For Over 100 Years!

Honorably Discharged Veterans or Active Duty Service Members are Eligible to Join!

Use your phones camera to follow the QR links above for more info or to join!

We would like to thank Della Perry for her assistance with the website.

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Welcome to Shelton and the 2024 Bluegrass from the Forest Festival!

The Bar-K Buckaroos

The Bar-K Buckaroos

Playing traditional western swing dance music in the style of Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys, they bring their love of Bluegrass, Country and Swing, Jazz, Blues and Raggae to form a great evening of western swing and 20-40’s era swing music. The band is based on the north coast of Oregon.

BAND MEMBERS Brad Griswold, guitar & vocals Dave Quinton, bass & vocals Richard Thomasian, leadguitar and vocals Tom Peake , percussion Scott Wagner, trumpet Barbara Collins, Fiddle

Thank you City of Shelton for your support!

Thank you for your media sponsorship! masoncounty.com

Thank you Washingon Acoustic Music Association 2024 Stage Sponsor!

Castle & Coleman Logging Inc. Congratulations Bluegrass From the Forest 2024.

(360) 426-0840

Proud supporter of Bluegrass from the Forest!

360-426-4491

525 W. Cota St.

sheltonwa.gov

Thank you for your media support!

Proud supporter of 2024 BLUEGRASS FROM THE FOREST

spi-ind.com

1030 AM/103.3 FM

1030 AM/103.3 FM KMAS & Tracing the Fjord proudly supports this event!

Thank you Carolyn Olsen for your continued support of Bluegrass from the Forest!

kmas.com Thank you to the Dickison Family for your continued support.

THANK YOU

Doc Olson

Thank you Dave Bayley and Family for your continued support of this event!

FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF BLUEGRASS! Thank you for your support in memory of Dick Pasilich

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WORKSHOPS

Whether you play an instrument or are just a big fan of the teacher(s), our workshops are an opportunity to learn in an friendly setting. Instructors share techniques, anecdotes, philosophy about performing and answer questions. These workshops are led by the band performers. Locations are posted on the

announcement board near the Snack Shack. Attendance at our workshops is included with your Saturday, Sunday or weekend pass.

Chick Rose School of Bluegrass SATURDAY, 10 AM – 2 PM This intensive and fun bluegrass workshop for

kids is led by local musicians. Founded by Chick

Rose, who passed away in 2012, kids are divided into groups according to experience and are

coached by advanced musicians. The program

culminates in a performance on Saturday, 6:50 PM. There is no extra charge for this program.

Workshop Schedule

SATURDAY 10:00 AM (various locations) Mandolin – Jeremy Freeman, Lonesome Town Painters Bass – Fred Beach, Lonesome Town Painters Guitar – Angelo Eidse, Lonesome Town Painters Banjo – Patrick Bartel, Lonesome Town Painters Fiddle – Miles Quale, Crying Uncle SUNDAY 10:00 AM (various locations) Band Ensemble – Jacob Jolliff Band Mandolin – Caleb Klouder Guitar – Reeb Willms Fiddle – Gwendolyn Taylor, Union City Council Dobro – Donald Strand, Union City Council

Open Mic

Folks meet up at the festival and end up creating wonderful song arrangements. Some even bring their original tunes. How about getting up and sharing them at our Open Mic? Who knows, it could be the beginning of your new band!

Slow Jam with Marv Saturday 12:00 PM with Marv Sobolesky

Playing music is a process of joyful growth, and we all need time to learn. If you are new to an

instrument or haven’t had a chance to pick with others, this is an opportunity to play in a safe

group setting. Popular fiddle tunes are chosen

for the session. They are first played slowly and

then repeated at a faster tempo. Learning to play songs cleanly and on-beat, along with gradually

stepping up the tempo on the second try is one of the best ways to improve your musical chops.

Saturday Night Country Dance

10:00 - 12:00 PM - Dance with Bar K Buckaroos 12:00 - MIDNIGHT HOT DOGS! FREE

Dance begins after the main stage performances

end.. Admission is free with your wristband (weekend pass or day pass) or only $15 without.

BLUEGRASS FROM THE FOREST FRIDAY, JULY 12

Location:

S Mason Soccer Park 2102 E Johns Prairie Rd Shelton, WA

Gates open early for campers

MAIN STAGE LINE UP 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM

From Olympia 30 minutes US-101 N to W Wallace Blvd/Wallace Kneeland Blvd in Shelton. Take Exit, follow E Johns Prairie to MCRA/ Soccer gates.

Heartbreak Pass Lonesome Town Painters Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band

SATURDAY, JULY 13 10:00 AM

Main Stage

Showcase Stage

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS

Chick’s Kids meet for workshop (until 2 PM)

BEGINNING @ 10 AM

11:00 AM 12:00 PM

Mandolin – Jeremy Freeman / Lonesome Town Painters Bass – Fred Beach / Lonesome Town Painters Guitar – Angelo Eidse / Lonesome Town Painters Banjo – Patrick Bartel / Lonesome Town Painters Fiddle – Miles Quale / Crying Uncle

1:00 PM Heartbreak Pass 2:30 PM

Runaway Train

3:30 PM Bar K Buckaroos 4:30 PM Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band

Mandolin Tasting with Teo Quale of Crying Uncle Bluegrass

Slow Jam with Marv Sobolesky Open Mic (until 1:30 PM)

SNACK SHACK OPEN FOR BREAKFAST @ 7 AM. Open Mic

5:30 PM 6:30 PM Chick’s Kids Performance 7:00 PM Lonesome Town Painters 8:00 PM Caleb and Reeb 9:00 PM Jacob Jolliff Band

10:00 PM BAR K BUCKAROOS COUNTRY DANCE - FREE with wristband or $15.00 at door 12:00 AM

MIDNIGHT HOT DOGS | Saturday Night after dance – FREE, all welcome!

SUNDAY, JULY 14 11:00 AM

Runaway Train

12:00 PM Union City Council 1:00 PM Caleb and Reeb 2:00 PM Jacob Jolliff Band 2:55 PM ALL-STAR FINALE

(subject to minor changes)

SUNDAY WORKSHOPS 10 AM

Band Ensemble – Jacob Jolliff Band Mandolin – Caleb Klouder Guitar – Reeb Willms Fiddle – Gwendolyn Taylor / Union City Council Dobro – Donald Strand / Union City Council

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