We, the Southwest Pickers, are riding a huge wave of momentum following our 2011 Santa Fe Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival (37th annual!), and a large showing at Pick'n in the Pines. I cannot recall having so much interest by so many in an annual Board of Directors election meeting. Congratulations and Thank You for stepping up to the challenge. It takes each and every one of us to make this organization successful.
Southwest Traditional and Bluegrass Music Association, SWT&BMA (aka Southwest Pickers) was established to promote and preserve our genre(s) of music. Our main function is our annual Santa Fe Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival, held on the weekend before Labor Day. We also host concerts in our Covenant Music Series, which generally accommodate bands that are passing through our area. Currently these concerts are all in Albuquerque, but can include a venue in Santa Fe if someone wishes to set that up. Workshops are another avenue we help to sponsor. Pick'n in the Pines is currently our only group gathering, but could be expanded.
It will be a tall order to follow up on this year's success, but we have the personnel to make it happen. Let's do it!!
Steve Morgan, President
Copyright 2011 - Southwest Traditional and Bluegrass Music Association
Thank you to everybody who helped make the 2011 Santa Fe Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival our most successful festival to date! We enjoyed stellar performances from Blue Highway, Paul Brown and the Mostly Mountain Boys, Finders and Youngberg, The Tall Boys, Cipriano Vigil, and The Duke City Swampcoolers.
The Showcase Stage continued to reach new heights thanks to contributions from many local bands. Workshops were numerous and well-attended, as were all the contests. Saturday evening’s Barn Dance was a smashing success as well, and the campground pickin’' scene surpassed all previous years in size and vitality. Attendance set an all-time record and good vibrations were reported all around. Thank you to all the hard working Board members and volunteers who made it possible!
Special thanks go out to Oasis Sound who cannot be beat for acoustic sound reinforcement. Thanks Kirk Brown and Joe. Kerney Bolton gave us great sound on the Showcase stage. Thanks Kerney. Bob and Nancy Ford did the Contest stage sound. Thanks to you both. Thanks also to Blue Corn Cafe and Cleopatra Cafe, our two food vendors, who kept us well fed on gyros and enchiladas. Additional thanks go out to Santa Fe County, particularly Rudy Garcia, for working out a new rental agreement for the County Fairgrounds and for helping us continue to hold the festival there. Lookin’ forward to more of the same great energy in 2012!
I will be resigning as President effective at the end of September. It has been a great experience, and I'’m glad I was able to give back a bit to this musical community that has done so much for me. However, the pressures of a new job and a new baby leave me no time to continue as President or Publicity Director. I strongly encourage anybody interested in either of these positions to attend the Pickin'’ in the Pines event on September 24th, early at 11:00a for the board meeting prior to the BBQ.
Thank you,
Eric Carlson, President emeritus
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Special Concensus
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Albuquerque, NM
7:00p
(map)
(Band Website)
Charlie Sizemore
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Concert Pricing:
SWT & BMA Members - $10
Non Members - $15
Age 16 and under - FREE!
Check here often or subscribe to our email list for information and electronic notifications for our next scheduled workshop.
Thursday, 03November, 2011 , Albuquerque, NM
Guitar and Mandolin Improvisation Workshop
Instructors: Tim May and Dan Miller
9315 Candelaria
(505) 385-4815
Workshop: An Approach to Improvisation for Guitar and Mandolin: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Cost: $50
Reservations: 800-413-8296
Adobe Brothers
Atomic Grass
Bootleg Prophets
Breaking Blue
Coyote Crossing
Duke City Swamp Coolers
Eric Carlson & the Mystery Ship
Holy Water & Whiskey
Juniper Hill
Muddy River String Band
Railyard Reunion
Squash Blossom Boys
Ten Cats Laughing
the Lost Howlin' Coyotes
Tortilla Junction
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"The only thing better than the great barbecue, pickin' and grinnin' was the camaraderie shared by all, it was surely a day to remember."
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Southwest Pickers is looking for Showcase bands for the 2012 Santa Fe Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival.
The Santa Fe Festival will be held August 24-26 with the Showcase being on Saturday, August 25. The Festival site will again be at the Santa Fe fairgrounds.
In the past many of the Showcase Bands have moved on to play the main stage as our local band level selection. All interested bands should contact Roger Schense .
we'd love to "hear" your voice!
Tuesday's
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
ABQ Press Club
201 Highland Park Circle Southeast, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 243-8476
The newest ABQ jam is moving back to the Press Club.
Damon Toal-Rossi
Tuesday's 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This event repeats every week.
1807 Second Street, Santa Fe NM
(505) 662-7495 or (505) 983-7572
A Santa Fe tradition since February 26, 2008. The Backroad Pizza Jam! Great food, wine and beer in addition to great ice tea and a welcoming, friendly group of pickers. All experience levels are welcome, if you can play along in G-A-D and C you should be in good shape. Sometimes tunes are described in the "Nashville Number System" i.e.: 1 - 4 - 1 - 5.
Bring your instrument, an empty stomach and enjoy!
More information: Bob and Jackie (505) 662-7495 or Dave (505) 983-7572 (almost always a generic answering machine).
See you Tuesday!
WHAT:
All are welcome to come attend an acoustic bluegrass, folk and country jam session held every Sunday at 1:00 in Espanola at Valley View Methodist Church located at 827 Spruce Street in Espanola.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Spruce is the street that accesses Espanola Hospital off Highway 84/285 (road to Abiquiu and Chama) on the west side of the river. It is across the street from Henry Valencia GM Motors on the west side of Hwy. 84/285. If you come from Los Alamos or Santa Fe you'll pass the Mision Convento, Lotaburger, the Lucero Center and City Hall as you climb a slight rise. Look for Valencia Motors and the east hand side of the road and a sign pointing to the Hospital. You'll see the church on the west side of the road. If you're coming from the north go through the light at Fairview (gas stations on three corners), past Northern New Mexico College and look for Valencia motors to the east and the church to the west. You may also go to GOOGLE, select MAPS, and copy and paste the following into the request line: 827 Spruce Street, Espanola, NM
INFO:
We usually jam from 1:00 until around 4:00. Generally we do singing songs including Bluegrass and Old Time with some old Country favorites thrown in. Please bring your voice, your instrument(s) and/or your curiosity. You’re welcome to just come and watch also. There are no rules and there is no requirement other than to have a great time.
CURIOUS OR LOST:
Call Mike Bremer at 505-929-1579 if you have questions and need more specific directions. If you’d like to be placed on the Espanola jams email list send an address to sinagua_windstream.net. If you’re on the Espanola mailing list you can hear more specifics especially if the Espanola jam has been canceled or has changed location.
Sunday's 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Galeria de Santa Cruz y el Espresso
Santa Cruz Plaza across from Santa Cruz Church
Espanola/Santa Cruz NM
505/660-0264
Directions are as follows:
From Espanola, going north or south on State Road 68 (Riverside Drive), turn east on State Road 76 (traffic signal w/Long John Silver's on the NE corner). Drive about a mile down the road to the 1st traffic signal, then turn left. The coffee shop will be on your right, across from Holy Cross Church.
Typical of the tunes we may play include the following: Amazing Grace, Angel Band, Down to the River to Pray, Far Side Bank of Jordan, Fire and Water, I'll Fly Away, I Saw the Light and Keep on the Sunny Side
Hope to see you there!
Chris AM Rock Herrick
phone 505/660-0264
Sunday's 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
1111 Easterday NE (Montgomery and Juan Tabo NE) Albuquerque, NM
505-298-4544
NOTE: The John Ferguson Jam, aka Grant's Jam, has a new location. The Jam now meets in the Community Room at Page 1 Bookstore. Page 1 Bookstore is located on the southwest corner of Montgomery and Juan Tabo NE . The jam is every Sunday from 1:30 to 5:00 pm.
This jam is open to all acoustic players. Many genres of music are played at this jam, including bluegrass, old time, western, swing, and country.
There is ample parking. Players should not park next to the sidewalk, saving these spots for their customers.
Any questions can be directed to Roger Schense atrschense_comcast.net or 505-298-4544.
Wednesday Weekly Jam
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cazuela's Mexican Grill 4051 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho blvd (Hwy 528), East on Sara to 1st traffic light (Deborah). NW corner.
Saturday's 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zia United Methodist Church
3368 Governor Miles Rd
Santa Fe NM
505-690-6537
Oh Brother! A new Open Jam and Open Mike - Bluegrass, Gospel, Old Timey Traditional and contemporary Folk music in a wholesome coffee house atmosphere.
Richards Avenue at the corner of Governor Miles Road, between the Santa Fe Rodeo Grounds and Santa Fe Community College.
We do lots of G, C and D Tunes with 3 part harmony. Featured instrumentals with world class autoharp and advanced old time banjo
Atomic Grass is a bluegrass band based in Santa Fe, NM. We have been playing traditional and related bluegrass music since 1977. Atomic Grass was founded in Los Alamos, hence the name. The band’s repertoire includes bluegrass, country, as well as contemporary compositions from a variety of sources. The band features tight, vocal harmonies and lively instrumentals with banjo, fiddle, guitar, upright bass and sometimes mandolin. The members of Atomic Grass are: Phil Vergamini Jerry Longmire,Ron Hale & James Horn. Atomic Grass has played at a variety of venues, festivals, private parties, celebrations, and community events - including: Wildlife West Music Festival / Edgewood, Albuquerque Folk Festival, Santa Fe Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival, Santa Fe Plaza Stage, Santa Fe Brewing Company, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad / Chama, Jackalope / Santa Fe, Santa Fe Farmer’s Market, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, Feed Bin, and Kimo Theater. The band has a CD, “Back Porch Bluegrass,” recorded in 2002. Atomic Grass is available for concerts, festivals, weddings, and other events.
Coyote Crossing is a bluegrass roots band, playing a blend of traditional as well as original bluegrass and gospel tunes and songs. Our home town is Albuquerque, New Mexico. We play local venues, including restaurants, private parties, weddings and festivals. We have also traveled regionally for festivals and other venues. Our goal is to provide the most interesting and best music we can for our audiences.
In the desert southwest, when the summer sun is beating down, it is the trusty swamp cooler, more mundanely known as the "evaporative cooler" which cools the dry desert heat and saves the day. The Duke City Swampcoolers like to think of themselves in that way. The Duke City Swampcoolers is a bluegrass band from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Albuquerque is known as the "Duke City" because it was originally named for a Spanish duke. The band is made up of an eclectic mix of people who do an equally eclectic mix of folk, bluegrass, and gospel music with a little jazz and swing thrown in for good measure. Official "Swampcoolers" include Jesse Rael( songwriter, vocal, bass, mandolin, guitar, dobro and sound man), Bill Dufault( vocal/songwriter, guitar, mandolin), John Bryan( vocal/songwriter, banjo, bass, and sound man), and Aaron Combs(vocal, fiddle, guitar) and Tony Smith( vocal/songwriter, guitar). The Duke City Swampcoolers hope you enjoy the music and that it makes you cry sometimes and laugh at others because that is what life is all about!
Acoustic guitar and old-time banjo picker Eric Carlson of Santa Fe, NM
plays original and traditional folk music with old-time roots and some
bluegrass seasoning as well as a tasty mix of musical styles from
throughout the world. Originally from New England, Eric draws inspiration
from the rich diversity of musicians he’s met since landing in Northern
New Mexico in 1999. He performs regularly in Santa Fe and throughout the Southwest both solo and as a member of the Mystery Ship with Hilary Schacht on fiddle and Josh Martin on bass. Contact Eric at (505) 984-3297 or carlson_cybermesa.com.
BIO COMING SOON!
Muddy River String Band is an Albuquerque, New Mexico based band that plays an eclectic mix of Americana. From folk to blues, bluegrass to old-time, Celtic to Cajun, we play what we like. Our unusual instrumentation includes the hammered dulcimer and the 'cello. Our music is bright and energetic, with the occasional moody tune. We have lots of fun playing, and we want you to have a fun time too!
We are available for festivals, special events, parties, and reunions. For booking contact us at info_MuddyRiverStringBand.com
or call Art Garcia at (505) 553-0616
Railyard Reunion emerged from musicians who jammed for years at the Cowgirl Bluegrass Jam Sessions. We've reunited as a dedicated band to share our version of Bluegrass and Americana styles of music. We're excited about the result of merging our diverse musical experiences and look forward to sharing our music with you.
Beginning as a garage rock band, the Squash Blossom Boys played everything from jazz to reggae only to finally become a Bluegrass band. Odd as it may seem, the ensemble characterizes a new generation that does not define itself according to any one given style, movement, or genre of music. The Squash Blossom Boys are no exception. Influenced by the grunge rock of their youth, the virtuosity of Jazz music, and the finely tuned craftsmanship of acoustic instruments, the Boys retrofit Bluegrass to multitude of inspiration
The Lost Howlin' Coyotes are a New Mexico based Bluegrass band. Steeped in traditional Bluegrass and gospel music, the Coyotes deliver a unique blend of original tunes, bluegrass standards, gospel favorites and plenty of surprises at every performance!
Band founders Tony Mora and Gordon West teamed up in 2006 as an acoustic duo winning several awards in local competitions and festivals. They have since added the talents of Randy Dupuy on banjo and vocals, Catalina Rose on bass fiddle and vocals, and Louis Blackwell on fiddle and vocals.
The Coyote's first "original" CD was self-produced and released in 2007 and a second CD project is in the works and planned for release real soon. For booking information, contact the Coyotes HERE .
Bob Dodge
Don Peterson
Eric Carlson
Gus Kyriakos
Jeremy Smith
John McNair
Louis Blackwell
Paige Pinnel
Ron Hale
Scott Mathis
Tim Kilkenny
Tony Mora
Steve Morgan - President
Gordon West - Vice President
Roger Schense - Secretary
Bob Prewitt - Treasurer
Tortilla Junction has been performing at assisted living centers, senior centers, festivals, and other local venues for nearly five years. They play upbeat music, mostly bluegrass and old-time with some Cajun, blues, and folk mixed in. Their performances include familiar songs as well as original music that keep audiences entertained whenever they play. Tortilla Junction took 2nd place at the 2008 Southwest Pickers bluegrass band competition in Santa Fe and 3rd place in 2010. Art Garcia, a member of Muddy River String Band, leads the trio on mandolin, fiddle, guitar and vocals. Jerry Grayson performs fantastic banjo and dobro solos. Local singer/songwriter Chrystal Anderson, from the award-winning band Breaking Blue, adds amazing vocal leads and harmonies to the group while backing up the guys on bass and mandolin. Tortilla Junction provides an entertaining and energetic show for all! For more information or to book a performance call Art at 553-0616.
There is a new jam in Aztec, NM 1st and 3rd Saturdays at the Hiway Grill.
1:00 to 3:00p, Jam host is Chokecherry Jam
We have had two already and they have been well attended.
Contact Sue Coulter at 970-247-1264
The Hiway Grill is at 401 NE Aztec Blvd in Aztec, New Mexico.
