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Volume 12, Issue 2
Upcoming Music Events
(More details inside…)
 Saturday, April 16, 7 PM
Old-Time Community
Dance
Hurricane Creek Grange
 Sunday, April 17, 6 PM
Wallowa Valley Chorale
Spring Concert
OK Theatre, Enterprise
 Sunday, May 8, 4PM
Open Mic
Josephy Center for Arts and
Culture
 Saturday, May 14, 7 PM
Tunesmith Night: Heidi
Muller, Steve Kinzie, Caleb
Samples
Lear’s Main Street Grill,
Enterprise
 Sunday, May 22, 4PM
Hootenanny and Shoo-fly
Pie Social
Enterprise Odd Fellows Hall
 Thursday, June 2, 5:30 PM
Courthouse Concert
Series:
The Working Poor
 Saturday, June 11, 6 PM
Blue Mountain Old Time
Fiddler’s Show
Hurricane Creek Grange
Please visit our website for the most
current events listings, as change
happens!
You can also sign up for our
e-news, which is distributed via email
whenever something new is added to our
music calendar.
www.wvmusicalliance.org
If you have a musical event you’d like
listed here please send it to:
info@wvmusicalliance.org Deadline for
next issue of the QuarterNote is June. 30.
Spring 2016
A quarterly newsletter published by the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance
Tunesmith Night Season Finale May 14
The season finale of Tunesmith Night will be held Saturday, May
14, 2016 at Lear’s Main Street Grill in Enterprise. We are pleased
to present this fine lineup of songwriters: Heidi Muller, Steve
Kinzie and Caleb Samples.
Heidi Muller is an awardwinning songwriter, guitarist and mountain dulcimer player who
lives up Hurricane Creek. Many people know her song “Good
Road,” the theme song of the Inland Folk show on Northwest
Public Radio and KPBX-Spokane since 1989. Described by
Dulcimer Players’ News as “one of the dulcimer community’s best
songwriters and performers,” Heidi writes songs of place and story
songs and sometimes peers into the life of cats, ticks, and the moon
and stars. She was part of the Seattle music scene of the 80’s and
90’s, was a Kerrville New Folk finalist and a founder of Camp
Coho, has toured nationally and taught at
many camps and festivals such as
Kentucky Music Week and Augusta
Heritage. She’s recorded eight CDs, including three with her partner
Bob Webb. They plan to release a new CD this November. For more
info, please visit heidimuller.com.
Steve Kinzie has made a life of singing and songwriting. His
mesmerizing voice and gorgeous melodies evoke matters of justice,
the eternal spirit, and peace. From the Okanogan of northern
Washington, he has visited here before - local folks will know him as
the father (and sometimes accompanist) of piano composer, Seth
Kinzie. Steve had a folk epiphany watching
Pete Seeger in 1960, went out and got a
Sears Silvertone banjo and guitar and went
on to write dozens of songs, record five
albums of original music, and perform
around the Northwest. His music has evolved from a center in the
hymns of his childhood and Appalachian folk traditions to a jazzinfluenced (folk-jazz) style. Along with original lyrics, he has set to
music poems by Kabir, Rumi, William Blake, E. E. Cummings and
others. Spirituality, broadly speaking, and Buddhist thought, in
particular, inform much of his writing. Steve’s most recent album is
Openings, released in 2012. Check out his music at
stevekinzie.bandcamp.com.
Caleb Samples is one of the treasures of Wallowa County’s
music scene. He just released his first full-length CD of original songs, Untouched Ground, in
March. Raised in a family with roots in Ireland and West Virginia that was deeply involved
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Chorale Concert April 17
Don’t miss the Wallowa Valley Chorale Spring
Concert coming right up on Sunday, April 17 at the
OK Theatre. Music starts at 6 PM and admission is
free or by donation.
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Tunesmith Night
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with the Blue Mountain
Fiddlers Association, he
learned mandolin and fiddle
early on. He’s one of these
people who has it all when it
comes to talent: singing,
songwriting and the ability
to play almost any
instrument he touches,
including fiddle, mandolin,
guitar and upright bass.
Caleb writes honest and
down-to-earth songs about his love of nature, family, and
the rise and fall of everyday life. Some of his songs describe
his reflections as a recovering alcoholic, while others hint
at his passion for elk hunting and riding mules into the
backcountry. In fact, the title cut of his CD came to him on
the back of a mule. Visit Caleb on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/calebsamplesmusic.
Tunesmith Night is presented in a round-robin format,
with each musician playing a song, then the next taking a
turn, creating an interesting and varied performance.
Admission is $10 at the door or by season pass. Doors open
at 6pm, music at 7pm, all ages welcome. Passes for the
2016-2017 season will be available at this concert.
As always, hosts Steve and Cathi Lear invite you to enjoy
this superb music event, where patrons are encouraged to
sample the delicious cuisine Lear’s Main Street Grill has to
offer, including a nice selection of beer, wine, and mixed
drinks.
Community Dance April 16
Join us for the final Old-Time
Community Dance of the season on
Saturday, April 16, 7:00 to 10:00
PM at the Hurricane Creek Grange
Hall. Dance squares, circles, reels,
contras, waltzes, polkas with a live
string band and caller. Beginners
welcome, all dances will be taught,
and no partner or special clothing
required. Admission $5/person,
children under 12 FREE. For more info or to volunteer at our
monthly dances please call Laura Skovlin, 541-398-0800.
Dance schedule resumes in the fall with the big Barn Dance
on September 17.
Music on Tap at Terminal Gravity
Upcoming live music at Terminal
Gravity Brewing Co., 803 SE School
St., Enterprise. Music usually starts
at 7PM.
April 20 — El Pelican
May 6—Open Mic
May 7—Vacilando
May 25—Zeb Dewar
May 27—Karyn Ann
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Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Camp
There is still space in most classes at the 12th annual
Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Camp, to be held at Wallowa
School July 10-15, 2016.
Families will gather to
sharpen their skills
playing traditional oldtime fiddle music. With
five different fiddle
classes as well as
instruction in guitar,
banjo, singing, and
dance, this camp fills to
capacity every year with
folks of all ages from
around the region. Here’s
a list of this year’s instructors:
Loralyn Staples - Basic Fiddle - adults
Isaac Callender - Bluegrass fiddle
Andy Emert - Swing Fiddle
Lisa Ornstein - Southern Fiddle
Linda Robertson - Kidz Fiddle
Duane Boyer - Guitar Boot Camp
Jonah Shue - Bluegrass Guitar
Matt Bell - Swing Guitar
Jeanne Murphy - Clawhammer banjo
Emily Callender - Vocal
Larry B. Smith - Dance master
Find out more and register online at wvmusicalliance.org.
Dulcimer Week Beginners’
Scholarships
Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas is filling up with students
from across the Northwest. With daily classes held July 3-9 at
Wallowa Lake Camp, there’s still room for beginners. Local
people are especially encouraged to attend. Three $150
scholarships are available for anyone who would like to take
the Beginners’ class, and a free loaner dulcimer will be
supplied (the usual rental fee will be waived). For information,
please contact Heidi Muller at wallowadulcimer@gmail.com or
call (541) 432-0156. All the camp information can be found at
www.wvmusicalliance.org.
Attention Songwriters:
The Music Alliance is proud to announce the inaugural TR
Ritchie Memorial Songwriting Contest as an addition to
the Juniper Jam music festival. TR Ritchie (1946-2014) was a
beloved member of the songwriting community around the
country, with deep ties to the northwest. To honor his life’s
work in music, writing, poetry, and art, we invite songwriters
to enter their best recent work to win a showcase spot at
Juniper Jam 2016, along with cash prizes. Please visit
juniperjam.com for details. Entries accepted April 15 through
June 30.
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Courthouse Concert Series
For the eleventh consecutive year, the Music Alliance
will present the Courthouse Concert Series at the
gazebo on the lawn of the Wallowa County Courthouse
in Enterprise. Every Thursday afternoon at 5:30,
beginning June 2, the community gathers to enjoy
free ninety-minute performances by local and regional
musicians. The concert series features a broad range
of musical genres, including classical, folk, jazz, and
rock, FREE and open to the public. A perfect
opportunity to pack a picnic, bring family, meet up
with friends and enjoy the music. The Courthouse
Concert Series is partially funded by Lear’s Main
Street Pub & Grill, the City of Enterprise, Wallowa
County Cultural Trust, and donations from generous
concert-goers. Please contact us if you’d like to be a
sponsor! info@wvmusicalliance.org
2015 Courthouse Concert Schedule
June
2 – The Working Poor
9 – Carper, Lochert & Carper
16 – Mark Kroos
23 – Belinda Bowler
30 – K.C. Kunkle
July
7 – The Wasted Lives
14 – Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Camp faculty
21 – John Head and friends
28 – Jennings & Keller
August
4 – Blue Plate Special
11 – Brass Fire
18 – The Sagebrush Sisters
25 – JW McClure
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4th Annual Hootenanny May 22
It’s time for the Music Alliance spring fundraiser: Fourth
Annual Hootenanny and Shoo-fly Pie Social which is
scheduled for 4PM Sunday, May 22 at the Enterprise Odd
Fellows Hall. This time around, we will be celebrating the music
of the legendary Willy Nelson, featuring a host of local talent.
Confirmed at press time are: Rich & Trilby Shirley,
Homemade Jam, Bailey Vernam, Caleb Samples, Darrell
Brann, Meredith Brann, MidLo & Athens, Ted Hays, Brian
Oliver, Jimmy Bivens, Janis Carper, Carolyn Lochert,
Heidi Muller and Bob Webb. This promises to be a very fun
afternoon, and will again include our famous
pie contest. Those of you who would like to
contribute a homemade pie to the event please
contact Heidi at heidimul@aol.com or 304-3829422. You may even win a prize!
Admission to the event is $10, and don’t
forget to bring some extra cash for pie—only $1
per slice!
Old Time Fiddlers at Grange
Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers Association is holding a fiddle show on Saturday, June 11 at the Hurricane Creek
Grange Hall ( 63081 Hurricane Creek Rd, Joseph, OR 97846). Sammy’s BBQ dinner starts at 5pm, music at 6. Come play a
tune or just enjoy the show!
Music Events Calendar
If you’re wondering where to go online to find out
what’s happening in the local music scene, please visit
the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance website. We have
an events calendar here:
http://wvmusicalliance.org/calendar-of-events/ that we
strive to keep current with what’s happening in our
local music venues. Please submit your music event to
info@wvmusicalliance.org.
We try to keep up
with current music
happenings around
Wallowa County and
Facebook is an easy
way to stay informed. If you have a music event,
instrument for sale, lessons to teach, be sure to let
us know and we'll share it on our page!
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 8th Annual
JUNIPER JAM—The sweetest little music festival in Eastern
Oregon! Visit www.juniperjam.com to download the sponsor
packet for JUNIPER JAM 2016. We appreciate your support!
Board of Directors: Bob Webb (President), Carolyn
Lochert, Heidi Muller, Sandi Richerson, Dave
Riley, Heather Tyreman
Executive Director: Janis Carper
Please contact us to make a donation,
volunteer, or receive our quarterly
newsletter, The Quarter Note.
Wallowa Valley Music Alliance
PO Box 148, Enterprise, OR 97828
541-426-3390
Website: www.wvmusicalliance.org
Email: info@wvmusicalliance.org
Thanks to all who contributed to this newsletter. Please send us your music
news and event dates for our website and our next newsletter. Next deadline
is June 30. We do not charge for advertising music related items or services!
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help offset our costs, please consider making a regular subscription
donation - contact us for details!
info@wvmusicalliance.org 541-426-3390
Quarter Note Classifieds
For lessons in guitar, mountain
dulcimer, or ukulele, contact Heidi
Muller at 304-382-9422
VOICE LESSONS From
theory to jazz improvisation
Call Carolyn Lochert at
541-398-1089
Cello, Guitar,
Dulcimer, Ukulele or
Mandolin lessons call
Bob Webb 304-550-3799
Do you have a musical instrument just
sitting around collecting dust? Consider
donating it to the Music Alliance!
Do you teach music? Contact
WVMA at
info@wvmusicalliance.org or
541-426-3390.
Share your music! Wallowa Valley
Senior Living invites musicians to
come play for the residents. Contact
Jennifer Olson at 541-426-5311.
Wallowa Valley Music Alliance
PO Box 148
Enterprise, OR 97828
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