Bluegrass Gospel Singing Schedule

Summertime sure hit! The forecast for today is 106 degree heat index!
Summertime means outdoor concerts & festivals so we can keep cool--like that's gonna happen. But the music and the fellowship makes the weather more than bearable, so here's where we will be in the next few weeks:

Catalyst Church - 1316 Fairfax St., Eau Claire
     Saturday, July 14 - 7:30-9:00 pm
     Next to K-Mart

Barron County Fair - Rice Lake, WI Fairgrounds
     Saturday, July 21 - 6:00-7:00 pm - Fairtime Chapel

Bruce, WI Festival
     Saturday, August 18 - times to be determined


See ya out there somewhere!

Summertime Singin' Schedule

As the real summer approaches (not the pretend summer of March with temperatures in the 80s), our schedule is filling up:

The Wilderness Fellowship Memorial Day Family Fun Weekend
     Saturday, May 26 - 11:30-12:30
     Sunday, May 27 - 2:30-3:30
          Sing along/Jam
Come on up to Frederic, WI, bring a tent or camper, and enjoy the weekend. We'll be doing a sing along time for beginner to expert bluegrass musicians.

Colfax Free Fair Kickoff
     Thursday, June 14 - 6:30
The Colfax Free Fair opens up with a concert night.

Carr Creek Festival
     Saturday, June 23

Bean & Bacon Days - Augusta Community Center Gymnasium
     Sunday, July 1 - 10:00-11:00 AM

Barron County Fair - Rice Lake, WI Fairgrounds
     Saturday, July 21 - 6:00-7:00 PM - Fairtime Chapel

Bruce, WI Festival
     Saturday, August 18 - times to be determined


We hope to see y'all sometime this summer!

Friday the 13th Concert

Coming up on Friday, April 13th (yep, that's Friday the 13th) we have a concert at Christian Country Chapel in Chippewa Falls (Lake Wissota area). They invited us to join in for their Spring Bluegrass Gospel night and everyone is welcome to come! The Herrlingers and we will take turns to provide the music, beginning at 6:00. Hope to see you there!

Bluegrass Gospel Concert

Seems everyone is getting Cabin Fever. Come out for some good ole Gospel Bluegrass Music
at  Bruce, WI.

The Otterson Family singing 
hosted by Truman Stricklen

March 11, 2012

Living Waters A/G Church
N7347 hwy 40
Bruce WI.

Lewis Jam This Weekend

This Saturday, Feb. 4th, starting at 6pm, the Lewis Methodist Church, 3482 115th Street, Frederic, WI 54837, is having their monthly jam/get together. Google the address for directions and get ready for an evening of great music and fellowship.

Wisconsin Gospel Music Assoc. Concert

WGMA Band Roundup will be held in Marshfield, WI, on February 11, 2012 at the Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts (corner of 3rd and Chestnut, downtown Marshfield).

10:00AM.....Gloria Nihart

10:30............Mark Wayne

11:00............Crosswinds

11:30............Family Ties

NOON..........Lunch Break followed by announcements and presentations

1:00PM........2nd Chance

1:30..............Big George & Royce

2:00.............Gospel Notes

2:30.............Sherry Depolis Thompson

3:00.............The Ottersons

3:30.............King's Countrymen

4:00.............Jam Session

If you're traveling a distance, call Truman Stricklen (WGMA president) at 715-296-3355 to confirm schedule.

A Night of Bluegrass Gospel in Chippewa Falls

This Saturday, Dec 10th, starting at 7PM, the gospel group Northern Crossroads will be singing at the Barnabas Christian Coffeehouse. Following them at 8:30, the Ottersons will sing. Come on out and enjoy some southern warmth up here in the great white north!

Lewis Methodist Church

...in the Frederic, WI area, has their first jam/fest tonight, Saturday Nov 5th. It's more of a fest as each of the musicians/groups go on stage and do their own 3 or 4 songs. Starting around 6:30.

Barnabas Coffeehouse

Next on the schedule:

Saturday, Sept 10

1:00 The Herrlingers

2:00 The Ottersons

3:30 The Hershey Boys & Friends

5:00 Big George & Royce

6:30 Stacy DePrey

8:00 Roger & Lindsay Mickelson

Comin' up soon!!!

FYI: The Hershey Boys & Friends are camping at our place on Friday the 9th. If anyone is interested, we'll find a spot for your camper or tent...just give us a call or e-mail.

Looking Forward

October has a scheduled weekend in the Osseo/Neillsville area.

Locked in on our schedule is October 16, at 10:30, at Kings Valley Lutheran Church, for the Sunday morning service.

Still waiting for confirmation is Saturday or Sunday evening in Neillsville. Keep your calendars open!!!

Music Fest @ Barnabas Coffeehouse, Chippewa Falls, WI

Sept 10 - Music Fest

Barnabas Coffeehouse, Chippewa Falls, WI
Bluegrass/Traditional/Country Gospel
Featured Musicians

Music Line-up

1 pm The Herrlinger Family

2:00 The Otterson Family

3:30 The Hershey Brothers & Friends

5:00 Big George & Royce - Bluegrass

6:30 Stacy DePrey - Country Gospel

8:00 Roger & Lindsay Mickelson - Traditional Gospel

Watch for more information as the plans develop
Tentatively planning for music from about 1 pm until 9pm with a cookout planned for a festive day. Please plan to be here with us :)

http://www.barnabashouse.net/Music%20Schedule.htm

W.G.M.A Fundraiser

W.G.M.A Fundraiser

August 27, 2011 - Hosted by Carr Creek Ranch Pot-Blessing at 12 noon Music all day for jammers & audience Hay rides (depending on weather) Horse rides for kids Bring lawn chairs .....Camping available Fri & Sat evenings WGMA (Wisconsin Gospel Music Assoc.) Truman Stricklen, Pres. 715-868-2987 or 715-698-2148

We want to invite you all to this fun event.

http://www.carrcreekranch.org/The Ottersons will be singing at this event. Hope to see you there.

Barnabas Christian Coffeehouse...

...all day sing is Saturday, September 10 (Hannah's birthday!), starting at 1:00pm. We'll be one of five groups (so far) that will be singing that day.

Come and join the fun--19 West Spring Street, Chippewa Falls!

Clark County Republican Party Picnic

JULY 13, 2011

REPUBLICAN PARTY OF CLARK COUNTY

WILL BE HOSTING THE ANNUAL PICNIC

GREENWOOD COUNTY PARK

JULY 13, 2011, AT 5:00 PM

BRING A DISH TO PASS

Any questions call CCRP Chair DEB KONCEL 715-965-3961

The Ottersons will be singing at this picnic starting around 6:30 or so.

(everyone's trying to be flexible with work and school schedules)

Greenwood County Park is north of Greenwood and west on Lone Road.

That's this Wednesday evening.

Singing Dates

First Church of the Nazarene
1004 8th St., Menomonie, WI
has invited us to sing on April 10th @10:45 am.

For more info. call 715-235-7241

http://menomonie.wisnaz.net/

Christian Country Chapel
19092 Cty Hwy J
Chippewa Falls, WI
is hosting a spring gospel fest on April, 15th @ 6:30 pm
715-723-8693

Hope you can come out and join us

Concert

Concert

Colfax Nursing Home

Friday April 1, 2011

@ 2:00 pm

Bluegrass Gospel acoustic Jam/Fellowship

Bluegrass Gospel acoustic Jam/Fellowship

Where: Menomonie Alliance Church
502 21 st. St. N
Menomonie, WI

When: Sunday April 17, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm

Bring a snack to pass (optional)

For more information call us @ 715-962-4054
or call Kelly @ 715-231-2191

Wow this has been a great time for everyone. Lots of new folks every time. We are really grateful for all the LORD is doing here. Hope you can come out and join us. Blessings!!!

Come Join The Fun!!!

We along with Kelly Holman are doing a Bluegrass Gospel acoustic Jam/Worship/Fellowship

Where: Menomonie Alliance Church
502 21 st. St. N
Menomonie, WI

When: Sunday, March 20, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm

Bring a snack to pass (optional)

For more information call us @ 715-962-4054
or call Kelly @ 715-231-2191