It's that time of year again folks. If you are a songwriter or you know someone who is...this is a great opportunity! Please check out the www.kvama.org website for more information about the Kickapoo Valley Acoustic Music Association (Larryfest) Songwriter contest. The Kickapoo Valley Acoustic Music Association strives to promote and preserve bluegrass, folk, old time and original music genres. The songwriter contest encourages local and national artists to submit their work with opportunities to earn studio recording time, new instruments and cash scholarships. Our 2006 sponsors include:
String Swing (www.stringswing.com
Dave's Guitar (www.davesguitar.com)
Brett Huss (www.soundstrations.com)
and more!!!
Make sure that you read contest rules and regulations. Deadline for applications/entries is July 25, 2006!
If you have any questions please direct inquiries to the following e mail addresses in care of Mary Cortesi (isetroczeb@yahoo.com or blumoo@webtv.net )
GOOD LUCK!

Tonight! Thurs. June 8
Runaway (John Smith and Dan Sebranek) performs at
Ciatti's- 6PM

June 22
String Ties at Features, 6:30 p.m.
 
June 23
Dan Sebranek and Eric Lambert
Arterial (located in LaCrosse)
9pm to close
 
June 24 Sat.
Leslie and Mary at the Cafe Diem
All friends and musicians welcome
1:00 to 4:00
 
June 24 Sat. Evening
Dan Sebranek and Eric Lambert
Alpine Inn
8:00 pm

HEARTSFIELD Live In Concert
w/ Special Guest Dan Sebranek

Friday, June 2nd
Starting 8:00pm
Loons On La Crosse
1128 La Crosse St, La Crosse, WI
(Howie'S Hof Brau)
(608)784-7400
www.loonsonlacrosse.com


Ticket Prices:
$8.00 Advance
or $10.00 At The Door.
 

If you have never heard Hearstfield they are...

*National Recording Artists! Providing a ole' goot stompin' party! Hot guitar pickin', roof raisin' singin' and jammin' the night away.

 Recent shows include Lynryd Skynryd, Little Feat, Dickey Betts,
.38 Special and Left Over Salmon.

Join Perry Jordan (of the original Heartsfield band) at this live concert at Loons in La Crosse, WI.

For more information about Heartsfield see their website at www.heartsfield.com for bio, photos and history of the band.

Get your tickets for the
9th Annual LarryFest - August 18-19th, 2006

$30.00 (Advance) - $35.00 (Day of Show)
Same as Last Year

To order click the link and complete order the form:
Fax or Mail-in Order Form


Ticket Sales Limited to 1000



FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Web Site: www.kvama.org
E-mail: info@kvama.org


 
LARRYFEST IS LOOKING
FOR ARTISTS/DESIGNERS




We would like to encourage artists to submit drawings or designs to be utilized on LarryFest apparel (t-shirts). One design will be selected and printed on Larryfest t-shirts with the artist's permission.

The LarryFest (KVAMA) organization will be searching for designs that focus on the theme of the music festival. The primary focus should include the name of the festival (LarryFest) and a theme with a musical focus (instruments of the bluegrass/folk genre or other ideas that relate to our rural location and history).

The artist will receive two tickets to the festival ($70.00 value) and their art work will be displayed at the LarryFest. All entries should be post marked by June 28, 2006. Please do not send original drawings because we will be unable to return them to you. If your design is selected we will contact you directly to obtain permission to use your work.

To submit your drawing or design please click on this link to print off a form to be submited with your design for review: LarryFest Design Form



FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Web Site: www.kvama.org
E-mail: info@kvama.org

Where's Dan Sebranek Playing
 
  
String Ties


When:
Friday April 28th

Where:
Westview Inn
174 S Leonard St
West Salem,WI
(608) 786-1336

What Time:
8:30PM - Close


 Dan Sebranek &
Eric Lambert

When:
Saturday April 29th

Where:
The Arterial
16th and Jackson
La Crosse, WI
(608) 782-9247

What Time:
8:30PM - Close

The date has been set, LarryFest 2006 will be Friday August 18th and Saturday August 19th. Please mark your calendars and tell your friends.

We are still working to finalize the 2006 entertainment line up, its going to be another top notch line up for 2006.

Tickets will be printed shortly, once they are available we will send out a newsletter with the ticket outlet locations and mail in order form.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Web Site: www.kvama.org
E-mail: info@kvama.org

I first heard Dan play a year ago at The Pump House with John Smith. It was the first show my wife and I went to. Dan's playing really impressed me and got me more excited about the guitar. My daughter and I started playing in feb. 2005. Now my wife is starting to play. If you have the chance to see Dan play, DO IT! You will love every minute of it! My wife and I have been to over 90 shows of different local performers including Dan in the last year! He is a wonderful performer and person. Dwayne C. Wilder

I read about Dan and the others on OnMilwaukee.com and really plan on seeing at least some of them as we vacation this summer around the state. Your presence in cyberspace helps those of us who like to follow what is going on in state entertainment keep track of things. I hope more is done on out-state performers.

Yes someone is here Phoenixes but you don't want to know who.

Who is Dan Sebranek and why does he have this website? Yello? Is anyone there?

Edited by author 01-05-2006 12:37 PM
I have had the pleasure of knowing Dan since kindergarten...yes, kindergarten. While I know you can't tell from our youthful good looks...that was a long time ago. In those days his head was too big for his body (just look at some of the old pictures) but nowadays the only that is too big is his heart. He is one of the most talented individuals I have ever known and one of the most giving people I have ever met. My life's greatest memories (aside from getting married and having a son...just in case my wife reads this) are the one's I have spent on stage with Dan in the rock band or the trio. If you get a chance, come and see him sometime and you'll understand what everyone means when they talk about his talent. Then come up and request a song, because he'll probably know it. Thanks for the memories Zeb!

Dan is about as great a person (both musically and personality-wise) as any professional musician could ever hope for. I've been fortunate enough to hire him in The Snake River Band and to work with him in a duo format several times over the 15 years we've known each other. I love this guy! - for all the right reasons. I'm just as happy (maybe happier) listening to him play from an audience perspective as performing with him. He's a monsterous talent.

I first met Dan's music when he played his Christmas Medley for our family. In the dark evening with the Christmas lights shining, our entire family including teenagers were softly singing along to his sweet christmas carols. I have seen him all across the midwest since then and he is just sweet and fabulous. Once you hear him and especially see him live, you become mezmerized and spoiled to the point where other talentel musicians just don't add up. His virtuosic versatility is unmatched.

Dan is one of the best singers and players around, just love what he does on stage. If your checkin' in to this website to find out more about Dan take my word for it, don't waste your time . JUST GO OUT AND SEE HIM PLAY!!!! THIS FELLER WILL MAKE YOUR HEART SING AND YOUR TOES TAP !!!!!!!! WITH HIS GREAT SINGING AND HOT GEETAR PICKIN' YOUR GONNA SEE WHAT I MEAN.
I'm a huge fan and I have been playing music for a long time(in Heartsfield) and I promise you'll ENJOY ENJOY ENJOY !!!!!!!! YEEHAW

DAN SEBRANEK
January 6, 2006
Private Party w/John Smith
LaCrosse Country Club

January 7 & 8, 2006
Private House Concert
w/John Smith
Milwaukee, WI.

January 13, 2006
STRING TIES Bluegrass Band
@ Westview Restaurant
West Salem WI.
8:30 pm (free admission)

January 20, 2006
STRING TIES - Claudia Schmidt
Theater Du Mississippi concert series
Winona, MN. 7-8 pm
(507)494-8090 or www.theaterdumississippi.org
 
January 21, 2006
John Smith Concert
w/guest Dan Sebranek- 7:30 pm
The Pump House- LaCrosse, Wi.
Call for reservations!
(608)785-1434
 
January 27 & 28, 2006
Dan Sebranek (solo)
Freighthouse
8:30 pm (free admission)

Check this websiet for changes to be announced or
 additions to this calendar. Dan will be traveling to Sarasota, FL. in the month of March. Colorado in May. Please contact www.blumoo@webtv.net for booking events or call (608)452-3917.