Prior Musical Events

Black Hills Bluegrass Festival

Journey Museum Theatre

$10 members
$12 advance
$15 day of show
$7 children 12 & under

Tickets on sale now at
the Dahl Arts Center.

Chuck Pyle In Concert

The Rapid City Arts Council presents singer/songwriter Chuck Pyle, the “Zen Cowboy” at the Journey Museum on Saturday, June 21 at 7:30pm. The concert is a partnership with the Black Hills Songwriter’s Week-long workshop held annually in Western South Dakota.

Chuck Pyle has won high praise from both fans and peers alike throughout an inspired performance career of over 40 years. When reviewers first gave him the "Zen Cowboy" moniker, he decided to, as he says, "Always ride the horse in the direction it's going.”

He blends infectious melodies with straight-from-the-saddle poetry, quoting bumper stickers, proverbs, world leaders and old cowboys.

An accomplished songwriter, Chuck's songs have been recorded by John Denver, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Suzy Bogguss. Country fans know him best for writing, "Cadillac Cowboy", recorded by the late Chris LeDoux, and "Jaded Lover", recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker.

The Chuck Pyle Finger-Style approach to guitar has distinguished him as a true original, earning him invitations to teach at such prestigious events as The Puget Sound Guitar Workshop and The Swannanoa Gathering. His music has made him a favorite of Bill & Melinda Gates who have had him play at their home in Seattle.

An excellent recording artist, he has just released his 10th CD, Higher Ground - Songs of Colorado.
 

Jalan Crossland & His Esteemed Trio
May 2  & 3, 2008 -  7:30pm
The full effect of the band infuses Jalan’s music with energy and on-stage antics that only Jalan and his four-piece-trio can evoke (math was never his strong point!) Tickets per show: $12 members, $14 advance, $16 day of show. 6:30pm reception/cash bar. At the Journey Museum.

Jalan Crossland
Mar 22, 2008 - 7:30pm
Jalan Crossland made his name as a solo artist. He returns to the Journey stage to make music by himself for the fans who love the stripped-down Jalan! Dahl Members $10, Advance $12, Day of Show $15.

MUMPS: March Unplugged Musical Performance Sunday
Mar 9, 2008 / 2-8pm
Enjoy 13 Acoustic and Bluegrass bands for one low price! Tickets $7 ($5 members), under 12 free. At the Journey Museum.

Guitar Masters
Feb 22 & 23, 2008 - 7:30pm
Five guitar masters, playing solo and together in a round-robin-style concert, create a superb evening of music and entertainment. Dick Rausis, Randy Royer, Gordy Pratt, Bobby Rasch, and Matt Berry. Presented by Backroom Productions. At the Journey Museum.

James Van Nuys & Will Waller
Feb 9, 2008 -  7:30pm
Entertaining, eclectic jazz, southern rock, blues mash-up. Will on keyboards and James on guitar. These guys know how to bring it on. Dahl Members $10, Advance $12, Day of Show $15. At the Journey Museum.

Deadwood Songbook
Jan 26, 2008 -  7:30pm
Hank Harris, Kenny Putnam and Ricky Jacobsen return with a fundraiser concert for the Rapid City Arts Council. Modern Woodmen will be matching all funds raised! At the Journey Museum.

Chuck Suchy
Jan 12, 2008 - 7:30pm
Nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter returns to the Black Hills for one night only. Often called “The Voice of the Upper Great Plains” Chuck is an American original, just like his memorable music. At the Journey Museum.

New Horizons Senior Band
December 5, 2007 -  Noon
Presenting sounds of the season, bring a sack lunch and enjoy! Free. At the Masonic Hall at 618 Kansas City St.

String Thaw
December 12, 2007 -  Noon
The talented Lemay family presents a Celtic holiday celebration! Bring a sack lunch and enjoy this free concert! At the Masonic Hall at 618 Kansas City St.

Six Mile Road
December 19, 2007 - Noon
Seasonal bluegrass selections. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy this free concert! At the  Masonic Hall at  618 Kansas City St.

THE AFFERENT
Thurs, Aug 30, 2008 - 7:30pm
Original songs performed by the artists from their recent CDs, tight, harmonious acoustic/electric music.  Patrick Roberts (voice and acoustic), Mike Reardon (bass and voice), Josh Kenner (acoustic/electric guitar, voice), and Billy Huffman (drums). Tickets to be announced.
 

Black Hills Bluegrass Festival

Sugar Free Jazz performs jazz classics by Charles Mingus, Thelonius Monk, Miles Davis, and Charlie Parker, as well as recent music by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones and Medeski, Martin & Wood.  The current line up of Shawn Parker, sax; Mike Readon, bass; and Terry Rathbun, drums has been performing together since the Summer Jazz Soiree of 2004. They will be joined by violinist, Cristina Seaborn of Saint Cloud, Minnesota.  

Mike and Cristina performed with a la modal, an avant garde world jazz group based in Boston, Massachusetts from 1991-1993, as well as the Counterplays based in Rapid City from 1994-1996.

 Shawn and Terry played jazz together with the Rapid City Group Saxophrenia from 2000-2002.

 The combined sound is magical pyrotechnic improvisation at it’s pinnacle. All tickets $5 at the door.
 

$10 in Advance
$12 Day of Show
 

With guests from the Black Hills Symphony Orchestra:  Violinist Kristi Friederich and flutists Mary Ann Downs, Linda Mitchell and Julie Anderson.

A variety of music will be performed including several original compositions by Mr. Kersey as well as other compositions by Sarasate, Albinoi, Loveland, Seitz, Lombardo and more.
 

TICKETS:
    Dahl Members  $12
    Advance  $14
    Day of Show  $16

 

Award winning finger style guitarist, banjo player and singer/songwriter. 

National guitar champ Jalan Crossland brings his unique combination of old mountain music, traditional bluegrass, rock and jazz to the Dahl with two shows.

$7 advance/Dahl Members, $10 Day of Show

This annual concert presents some of the finest acoustic and bluegrass musicians in the area.  All groups and musicians with the MUMPS donate their time to raise money for the Black Hills Bluegrass Festival. With the help of these players and area sponsorship, this year’s Bluegrass Festival promises to be the finest festival in the history of the event!  For more details on the Black Hills Bluegrass Festival 07, visit www.thedahl.org/bluegrass.

Food, coffee and pop will be on sale at the Dahl during the performances. Special guest performers will be announced as The MUMPS get closer. Tickets are on sale now.  Watch the website or call Darla Drew Lerdal at the Dahl Arts Center at 394-4101 for updates.

2007 MUMPS SCHEDULE

1:00 -  1:30      Wednesday Night Jam Band

1:35 - 1:55       Olde Tyme String Band  -  Judy Murbach brings her students playing violin, viola, cello, mandolin, mandola, Monticello and bass.

2:00 - 2:30       Foggy Bottom Cowboys  - Ken Jimmerson, Greg Theissen, Larry Lashley, Dan Sandven and Don Emch.

2:35 - 2:55       Tom Haggerty - vocal solo with guitar playing original Christian music.

3:00 - 3:20       String Thaw - The talented Lemay family, Mike, Holly and Ben play Celtic music.

3:25 - 4:05       Black Hills Bluegrass Band - Doug Thomas, Carol McConnell, Pete Wouden, Perry Washenberger and new member fiddle player Larry Lashley.

4:10 - 4:30       Stringbean and Family - Renowned fiddle player Stringbean Svensen with wife Sally and sons Neal on guitar and Curtis on bass and lap steel.

 4:35 - 4:55       Larry Roetzel and Cambria - Doug Thomas, guitar and Pete Wouden, bass accompany banjo player Larry Roetzel

 5:00 - 5:40       Six Mile Road - Trappor and Emilee Masson, Jake Jackson and Dan Cross.  A great young bluegrass band.

 5:45 - 6:05       Blulyps (bluegrass/calypso) - This interesting, new group features Paul Hayman, Bill Schaupp and Andy Lang.

 6:10 - 6:50       String Tied - Hank and Marianne Fridell, Ken Amerson and Alan Biesman a new band on the bluegrass scene.

 6:55 - 7:15       Van Nuys Family Band - Multi-talented James Van Nuys and his children Callan and Cole.

 7:20 - 8:00       All Natural Swingredients - 40’s style acoustic swing in the style of Django Reinhardt with Jake Jackson, Trappor & Emilee Masson, James Van Nuys and Dylan Lewis.
 

All tickets $10
 

Guitar Masters

Four of the regions finest guitar players take the stage to perform separately or together.  This year's guitar masters are Chris Johnson, Brandon Sprague, Donnie Williams and James Van Nuys.   "Meet the Masters" reception both nights before the show at 6:30pm, includes hors d'oeuvres, coffee/punch and a cash bar. 
All tickets $16.
 

Black Hills Bluegrass Band

Beginning their 27^th year playing music in the area, the band was formed in 1981 to help provide entertainment for the 1^st Annual Black Hills Bluegrass Festival.                                 

Three original members are still with the band.  Doug Thomas on lead guitar and vocals, Carol McConnell on rhythm guitar, autoharp and vocals and Perry Washenberger on bass.  Pete Wouden  has been with the band about 15 years playing banjo and mandolin and singing lead and harmony vocals.  Larry Lashley, an accomplished violin/fiddle player, is the newest member of the group.  He recently retired from teaching in the orchestra program in the Ft. Collins, CO schools. 

The Black Hills Bluegrass Band plays a variety of music from traditional bluegrass with three part vocal harmony to “Newgrass”, folk, country and songs you would not expect to hear on bluegrass instruments. The band continues to expand their repertoire and with the addition of the fiddle there are many opportunities for instrumentals and fiery fiddle tunes.  Previously the band has played throughout South Dakota as well as Wyoming, Colorado and North Dakota.