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Between the clocks falling back and the shorter days of fall, we were in the dark before the meeting ever started. Decent turn-out tho’, with a baker’s dozen butts in seats in the library’s Sunflower Room.

Welcome to Luke Devine, who joined us for a listen. Gabe Floud is back in town, regailing us with one of his cheerful tunes. Gabe said he’d be local until April or so, so we’ll be happy to have him for a few months.

Bill and Gary teamed up for some original tunes. Roger and Steve knocked some bluegrass ditties out of the park, while Nancy and Keith wowed the crowd with a couple ’60’s tunes.

CONCERT REMINDER!!!

Sean McGowan will be giving a concert and workshop tomorrow, Saturday November 15th, in the library’s Cottonwood Room on the first floor. The workshop will be from 2-4 pm, while the concert is 5-7pm. PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The library moved it up one hour. Both events are free to the public, co-sponsored by the Laramie County Library and Cheyenne Guitar Society. So bring your guitar to one but not the other. For more information about Sean, check out our Upcoming Events section on the website.

And Now, back to our Regularly Scheduled Program

After the tune ‘This Is My Car’ was played, Matt shared a story worth repeating. A Wyoming rancher and a dairy farmer from Wisconsin were talking. The rancher said, “I can get in my truck, drive all day, all night, and half the next day, and STILL not get to the far end of my spread.” The dairy farmer replied, “Yeah, I had a truck like that once.”

Playlist for November 2025

Bill Kappele and Gary Krause, ‘Gwen’, original by Gary.

Keith Blaney, ‘This is My Car’, original.

Rich Ryan, ‘Touch of Gray’, Grateful Dead.

Roger Stearns, ‘ On & On’, Bill Monroe.

Steve Gilmore, ‘Song For Life’, Rodney Crowell.

Matt Potter, ‘Souvenirs’, John Prine.

Gabe Floud, ‘Hobo Blues’, original.

Bill & Gary, ‘Sunset Lullaby’, another Gary original.

Nancy & Keith, ‘This Magic Moment’, Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman 1960.

Rich, ‘Little Martha’, Allman Brothers.

Roger Stearns, ‘Ramblin’ Fever’, Merle Hagard.

Steve, ‘Travelin’ Blues’, Jimmie Rodgers.

Matt, ‘Don’t Think Twice’, Bob Dylan.

Gary & Bill, ‘Is It Wise?, Gary Krause original.

Nancy & Keith, ‘Shooop Shoooop’, Rudy Clark.

Rich, ‘Big Yellow Taxi’, Joni Mitchell.

Roger, ‘Sing Me Back Home’, Merle the Pearl.

Steve, ‘Why Don’t You Tell Me So’, Lester Flatt.

Matt, ‘Going Away Party’, Bob Wills.

Bill, ‘For A Dancer’, Jackson Browne.

ALL photo credits this month belong to Nancy McKenzie; she said she had a theme, but she didn’t specify what that was. However, if anyone wants more pictures of Rich or the ceiling tiles just give me a ping; there are plenty more where those came from…

On January 10, 2026, Jim will be joining us in the library’s Cottonwood Room for a workshop at 2-4pm and a concert at 6-8pm. Both events are free to the public.

This event is co-sponsored by Cheyenne Guitar Society and Laramie County Public Library, located at 2200 Pioneer Avenue in Cheyenne.

We had a pretty fair turnout for our meeting October 7th in the Cottonwood Room. I would have had to taken off at least one shoe to count everyone, so I refrained. No need to asphyxiate anyone that’s willing to come join us.

Bill Kappele recently moved from Bellingham WA to Cheyenne, and braved the circle with some great tunes. Glad to have you join us, Bill! His Taylor guitar had several of us drooling and wanting to get our sticky mitts on it.

Boxcar Blaney crafted a tune that morning, and made everyone suffer through its first public showing, ‘Gettin’ Old Ain’t For Sissies’. There were lots of suggestions from our seasoned group of players for additional verses that will be taken under advisement.

Just a reminder, we’ve got some guest artists coming to the library. As is always the case, these concerts and workshops are free to the public. Sean McGowan will be joining us on November 14th, and Jim Hurst will be here Jan 10th. More details will be posted on the CGS website in the next few days.

Guests tonight were a young man by the name of Jordan; I didn’t catch his last name. He has just recently picked up his Grandpa’s guitar, teaching himself some chords but complains it makes his fingers sore. Sound familiar? Nancy also came in late, her day job interfering with the MUCH more important guitar meeting. Also, Happy Birthday to Her on the 15th; she turned *#^&4$# years old. Photo credits to Matt and Nancy this month.

Playlist for October 2025

Roland Peterson, ‘Melissa’, Duane Allman.

Ed Heffern, ‘Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald’, Gordon Lightfoot.

Matt Potter, ‘Far Away Places’, Joan Whitney/Alex Kramer.

Ken Frederick, ‘Cowgirl in the Sand’, Neil Young.

Roger Stearns, ‘Driving Nails in my Coffin’, Ernest Tubb.

Gary Krause, ‘Free Candy’, original.

Keith Blaney, ‘Gettin’ Old Ain’t For Sissies’, original.

Bill Kappele, ‘A Light in the Window’, Carrie Newcomer.

Steve Gilmore, ‘Billy Austin’, Steve Earl.

Russ Williams, ‘Gavatto Choro’, Villa Lobos.

Ed, ‘Nova Scotia Farewell’, traditional.

Roland, ‘Here Comes That Rainbow’, Kris Kristofferson.

Matt, ‘ I Love You’, Steve Miller.

Ken, ‘Yesterday’, Lennon/McCartney.

Roger, ‘Burn One Down’, Clint Black.

Gary Krause, ‘Grace’, original.

Keith, ‘Spooky’, The Classics IV.

Bill Kappele, ‘Poems, Prayers and Promises’, John Denver.

Steve, ‘The Cane Press’, Bob Johnson/David Johnston.

Russ, ‘The Honey Wind’, Glen Yarborough.

Matt Potter, ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’, RV Braddock, C. Putnam, Jr.

Ken, ‘Wild World’, Cat Stevens.

Keith, ‘Harvest Moon’, Neil Young.

Bill, ‘Rebecca Lynn’, Brian White.

Steve, ‘Two Wet Pigs’, Bryan Bowers.

This month’s newsletter will be just a wee bit different; all photos will be from the vault. Some of the faces will be familiar, while others have moved along.

Gary Krause brought three guests from Laramie County Senior Center. Erin LeBlanc and Tricia Penaflor braved the sign up sheet. They are looking for players for events at the senior center. If you’re interested, give me a ping and I’ll pass your contact information along.

Given it was early in the month and just after the Labor Day holiday, attendance was minimal. Good news was they were able to get 4 songs in and make it to the after party before the kitchen closed!

Upcoming Events

Cheyenne Guitar Society and Laramie County Public Library are teaming up for a couple of free concerts and workshops in the coming months.

On 15 November, 2025, Sean McGowen will be giving a concert and workshop in the Cottonwood Room. Workshop 2-4 pm, concert 6-8pm. Both events are free to the public.

Dr. McGowan is a master jazz guitarist from Denver, and teaches at the University of Colorado’s Denver campus. He is a regular contributor to Acoustic Guitar magazine, and has published several books.

On January 10, 2026, Jim Hurst will be joining us. Workshop 2-4pm, concert 6-8, also in the library’s Cottonwood Room, also both are free to the public.

Jim was the guitarist for Holly Dunn and toured nationally and internationally with her. He also performed extensively with Trisha Yearwood. He joined Claire Lynch as her guitarist and later went on to tour with master bassist, Missy Raines. He is on the “A” list of guitarists in Nashville, and has won guitarist of the year on two occasions from the International Bluegrass Music Association.

Check out the videos, and put these events on your calendar!

Playlist for September, 2025

Roger Stearns, ‘When You Plant Your Fields’, New Grass Revival.

Steve Gilmore, ‘The Bravest’, Tom Paxton.

Roland Peterson, ‘Tears On My Pillow’, Gene Autry.

Rich Ryan, ‘Old Man’, Neil Young.

Gary Krause, ‘The Water Is Wide’, anonymous.

Roger, ‘I Don’t Even Know Your Name’, Alan Jackson.

Steve, ‘Things’, Bobby Darin.

Roland, ‘Sweet Wyoming Home’, Bill Staines.

Rich, ‘Harvest Moon’, Neil Young.

Gary, ‘Three Little Birds’, Bob Marley.

Roger, ‘Tear in my Beer’, Hank Williams.

Steve, ‘Suzie Q’, Dale Hawkins.

Roland, ‘Blue Umbrella’, John Prine.

Rich, ‘Behind Blue Eyes’, The Who.

Gary, ‘Diana’, Paul Anka.

Roger, ‘Devil Woman’, Marty Robbins.

Steve, ‘Bonnie Streets of Fyvio’, traditional Scottish tune.

Rich, ‘Summer in the City’, Lovin’ Spoonful.

We had a surprisingly good turn-out for our August 5th meeting given the late announcement. The alure of free meat must have worked its magic. Judy and Steve Gilmore hosted our annual picnic in their back yard. Chairs kept appearing out of nowhere, and there was plenty of food for all.

Jill and Sulaiman drove up from Parker to join us. Jill put me in mind of Popeye’s friend Wimpy, as she did not bring her stringed instrument with her. The problems with that observation. 1. It WAS Tuesday, and 2. I don’t think she had any food from the grill, either the burgers or the dogs. No matter, she still owes us a fiddle tune or two. She might bring a violin instead; either way I’m looking forward to it.

Roger was the first one to break out a guitar, so we had him kick off the musical portion of the evening. As the sun diminished and misquitoes took their turn chowing down, we retreated to a patio with some lights. T’was a most pleasant evening of fellowship and music. Thanks to the Gilmores for hosting.

Guests this evening were Deb Logan, Brian Andreas, Jill Zai, Barb Williams, Sherry Potter, Kathleen Peterson, and Maria Means. As you’ll see, we had a wonderful selection of pictures to chose from. Photo credits go to Matt Potter, Rich Ryan, and Nancy McKenzie.

Playlist for August 2025

Roger Stearns, ‘Amanda’, Waylon Jennings.

Gary Krause, ‘Gwen’, original.

Ed Heffern, ‘Norwegian Wood’, Beatles.

Sulaiman Zai, ‘Prelude #1’ Villa Lobos.

Justin & Kristy Johnson, ‘Tattoos’, Tyler Childers.

Ken Frederick, ‘Here Comes the Sun’, George Harrison.

Keith Blaney & Nancy McKenzie, ‘I’m An Old Cowhand’, Johnny Mercer.

Matt Potter, ‘Lonesome Cattle Call’, Tex Owens.

Rich Ryan, ‘South City Midnight Lady’, Doobie Brothers.

Roland Peterson, ‘500 Miles’, Hedy West.

Steve Gilmore, ‘Mole Catcher’, Heather Alexander.

Russ Williams, ‘Baracole’, Barrios.

Roger & Steve, ‘Fire On The Mountain’, Marshall Tucker.

Gary, ‘Do You Want To Dance’, Beach Boys version.

Ed, ‘The Boxer’, Paul Simon.

Sulaiman, ‘Alfonsina y el Mar’, some guy. Or maybe thats the guy and Some Tune…

Kristy, ‘Hold You Dear’, The Secret Sisters.

Justin, ‘Don’t Know Why’, Nora Jones.

Ken, ‘Father & Son’, Cat Stevens.

Nancy & Keith, ‘Hey, Good Lookin’, Hank Williams.

Rich, ‘Part of the Plan’, Dan Fogelberg.

Steve, ‘Way Up On The Mountain’, John Pennell.

Russ, ‘Preludio Suite No. 2’, Brouwer.

The July 1st meeting was held in the Sunflower Room at the library. Always tough to stir up a crowd when the first Tuesday falls on the first of the month, along with summertime vacationers and such. I was one of them! Nancy handled the paperwork this month, after she played four hours, then struck camp at the summer Farmer’s Market. Four hours in the heat and wind in the Mall parking lot? What a trooper!!!

The meeting started with a discussion about the venue for the upcoming picnic. Last year, the rodeo left town with all their livestock but left the flies behind. Our pavillion was host to thousands of hungry flies. The other ‘fly in the ointment’, so to speak, is the competition from the band shell. Their summer concert series also falls on Tuesday nights; we start playing about the same time they do. Depending on which way the wind is blowing, we get more help with our tunes than we want. Alternative venues are being researched for this year’s get-together on August 5th.

There was a lively discussion about the Beatles during the meeting. Roland delved into some David Von Ronk, which was mighty fine. Matt brought in a couple of great songs, and Ed’s rendering of Wagon Wheel made the entire evening unforgettable. 

Steve brought the group song; Nancy was not familiar with the tune. Her notes said ‘Baby let your hair down’ and The New Crusty Nostrils. If that don’t make you snort your beverage, nothing will! The New Christie Minstels didn’t have anything by that title, but by digging I THINK the song was The Rooftop Singers “Walk Right In”. Makes you wonder tho’, just what would The New Crusty Nostrils sound like?

Overall, the meeting was a success. We hope to have a good turnout in August. Steve will be the chef for hot dogs, hamburgers, pickles, lettuce, mustard, catsup, relish,  and he’ll bring sparkling water and chips. We’ll need plates, napkins, plastic utensils, and side dishes. 

Playlist for July 2025

Ed Heffern, ‘Wagon Wheel’, Old Crow Medicine Show.

Matt Potter, ‘I Feel Like Hank Williams Tonight’, Jerry Jeff Walker.

Roland Peterson, ‘Green Rocky Road’, arr. Dave Van Ronk.

Steve Gilmore, ‘Outside Looking In’, Tim O’Brien.

Ken Frederick, ‘Here, There, and Everywhere’, Beatles.

Rich Ryan, ‘Where Are You Going?’, Dave Matthews.

Group, ‘Walk Right In’, The Rooftop Singers. (maybe)

Ed, ‘Sweet Baby James’, James Taylor.

Matt, ‘My Sweet Lady’, John Denver.

Roland, ‘Ridin’ Down the Canyon’, Autry-Burnett.

Steve, ‘Georgia Mules & Country Boys’, Felice & Bordeleaux Bryant.

Ken, ‘Dirty Bird’, original.

Rich, ‘Operator’, Jim Croce.

Ed, ‘Oh What a Beautiful Morning’, Rogers & Hammerstein.

Matt, ‘Night Rider’s Lament’, Jerry Jeff Walker.

Steve, ‘Saginaw Michigan’, Bill Anderson/Donald Choate.

Ken, ‘In My Life’, Beatles.

Rich, ‘Plush’, Stone Temple Pilots.

Thanks to Nancy and Steve for content, and Nancy for photos this month.

Back up in the library’s Sunflower Room this month, where the view is spectacular and the acoustics are even better!

Long time no see to Jordan Evans, who started us off tonight. Also Matt and Ed haven’t joined us for a bit, so good to see them back as well. For a group song, we took a crack at Solomon Linda’s ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’, and it turned out pretty good , once everybody got the hang of it. Of note, Roger pulled off a successful key change in one of his tunes...I was certainly impressed. Russ whistled one for us; he’s got some skills! No dogs were hurt during the making of his tune.

Going down a musical rabbit hole here. I thought ‘What Am I Doing Hanging ‘Round?’ was a Michael Nesmith song; it was one of his big moments in the Monkees. I knew he was a song writer, and guessed that was one of his. NOPE! That was written by Michael (got that part right) Martin Murphy. Then a couple songs later, Rich played ‘Different Drum’, a pretty successful hit for the Stone Poneys featuring Linda Ronstadt. Which IS a Michael Nesmith song. Sort of like running into someone from your neighborhood half way around the world.

Thanks to our photographers this month, Rich Ryan and Nancy McKenzie. I couldn’t do this without youz guyz!!!

Playlist for June 2025

Jordan Evans, ‘The Bullfighter’, Luke Bell.

Roger Stearns, ‘Seven Spanish Angels’, Willie Nelson.

Steve Gilmore, ‘Secrets fo the Waterfall’, Charlie Waller.

Russ Williams, ‘Afro Cuban Lullaby’, arranged by Marshall & Parkening.

Keith Blaney, ‘What Am I Doing Hangin’ Round?’, Michael Martin Murphy.

Rich Ryan, ‘House on Pooh Corner’, Loggins & Messina.

Matt Potter, ‘This Old Guitar’, John Denver.

Ed Heffern, ‘Theme From Appalacian Spring’, Aaron Copeland (Shaker hymn)

Group, ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’, Solomon Linda.

Jordan, ‘Quite Early Morning’, Pete Seeger.

Roger, ‘Sing Me Back Home’, Merle Haggard.

Steve, ‘Eighteen Wheels’, The Bluegrass Cardinals.

Russ, ‘A Gal In Calico’, Arthur Schwartz & Bo Robin.

Nancy & Keith, ‘Rockin’ With The Rhythm of the Rain, ‘ the Judds.

Rich, ‘Different Drum’, Michael Nesmith.

Matt, ‘Vegematic’, Steve Goodman.

Jordan, ‘Van Helsing Boombox’, Man Man.

Roger & Steve, ‘Devil Woman’, Marty Robbins.

Steve, ‘You Think You’ve Got Troubles’, Marvin Rainwater.

Nancy & Keith, ‘Irish Washerwoman’, traditional.

Matt, ‘Sam Stone’, John Prine.

Ed, ‘If I Had A Hammer’, Pete Seeger.

Our May 6th meeting in the Cottonwood Room was joined by Mr. Willem Dobler, and his designated driver/stepdad Nate Mersich. Steve met Willem out at the Bunkhouse Jam and invited him to our join our bunch of geetards. Welcome fellas! It takes quite a bit of courage to play in front of strangers. Pretty soon Willem will be old enough to drive himself, then we’ll see if he comes back on his own. Meanwhile, Nate, keep draggin’ that boy to join us!

Also welcome to Maria Means, always a welcomed addition. The longer Ken spends with Maria, the better his song titles become.

Unfortunately, Nancy was our only photographer this month. Nothing to do with the quality of pictures! Just that no one captured an image of her in her bicycle helmet while she sang Melanie’s ‘Brand New Key’. She brings many hats to her gigs, but this one cracks me up. She also led the group in ‘Buffalo Gals’, a modern ditty from 1844.

Upcoming Events

June 14 Sofia Talvik in Concert, Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 6-8pm Cottonwood Room. Admission is free.

It is our good fortune to catch Sofia during her North American tour schedule. She’ll be joining us on Saturday June 14th in the library’s Cottonwood Room. Concert starts at 6pm and is free and open to the public, courtesy of Cheyenne Guitar Society and Laramie County Library. YouTube has some clips of her music and style if you’d like to get a preview of this international performer’s style. Seating is limited.

June 28. Sulaiman Zai Master Class First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St. Boulder , CO. 1-5pm

Man, that might be too little to blow up big enough to read, so here’s the skinny…

Sulaiman Zai will be giving a free Master Class; if you would like to participate, register at zaimusic57@gmail.com to get a slot. Observers are welcome! I guarantee it will be worth every penny! (Sulai’s a great guy if you haven’t met him yet)

Playlist for May 2025

Russ Williams, ‘La Jota Aragonesa’, Mrs. Knoop.

Gary Krause, ‘Gwen’, original.

Ken Frederick, ‘Late Winter, Early Spring, When Everyone Goes to Mexico’, John Denver.

Nancy McKenzie, ‘Brand New Key’, Melanie Safka.

Steve Gilmore, ‘The Orange Room’, Leo Kottke.

Willem Dobler, ‘Cover Me Up’, Jason Isbell.

Roger Stearns, ‘Country Roads’, John Denver.

Russ, ‘I Only Have Eyes For You’, Harry Warr.

Gary,’ Messenger’, original.

Ken, ‘You Are Driving Me Crazy’, original.

Keith Blaney, ‘Write Myself a Letter’, Fred Ahlert/Joe Young.

Steve, ‘Pray For Rain’, John Lowell.

Willem, ‘Coal’, Tyler Childers.

Roger, ‘Tear in my Beer’, Hank Williams.

Gary, ‘When You Say Nothing At All’, Alison Krause.

Ken, ‘Chut Hut’, original.

Keith, Nancy, and group, ‘Buffalo Gals’, traditional

Steve, ‘On & On’, Bill Monroe.

Willem, ‘Revival’, Zach Bryan.

Eleven fools showed up for our April 1st meeting, which is a very respectable turnout for the first of ANY month! I was looking for something special to call ‘Eleven’, like a ‘Baker’s Dozen’ is 13. Turns out 11 is just 11; I was hoping for something more colorful.

Sulaiman and Jill Zai came up from Parker. Always a pleasure when they can make the trip up to join us. They play so good it would put us all to shame, if we HAD any shame, that is. Also, we hadn’t seen Gary Krause in awhile; always nice to have him join us with that tiny little guitar (ukelele) that he left too long in the dryer. To my credit, I think that’s only the fourteenth time I’ve used that joke.

Rich broke a string tuning DOWN, no foolin’. Then, not to be outdone, Matt tuned his 12 string UP to see if he could match the result. No broken strings, no cigar; but he did manage to get it tuned before the 2 hours was up. For a twelve string, that may be a world record.

We enjoyed some nice original songs by Sulaiman, Jill, and Ken. Roger led the group song ‘Rollin’ In My Sweet Baby’s Arms’. Steve and Martin left for Ireland the following day, perhaps Thursday. My guess is they are back and sleeping it off right about now. They tend to play ’til midnight, then the locals break out their instruments and they continue into the wee hours.

Playlist for April 2025

Rich Ryan, ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’, Fats Waller.

Matt Potter, ‘Just a Closer Walk With Thee’, traditional, Kenneth Morris.

Sulaiman & Jill Zai, ‘Not Two (A Duet)’, original.

Russ Williams, ‘Julia Florida’, Barrios.

Gary Krause, ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’, traditional.

Roger Stearns, ‘It Is Well With My Soul’, Horatio Spafford/Philip Bliss.

Steve Gilmore, ‘Flowers On The Wall’, Statler Brothers.

Keith Blaney & Nancy McKenzie, ‘Bye Bye Love’, Felice & Boudleaux Bryant.

Ken Frederick, ‘Beautiful Billie’, original.

Rich, ‘Time In A Bottle’, Jim Croce.

Sulaiman, ‘Alaskan Blue’, original.

Jill Zai, ‘Tango 8’, Jeremy Cohen.

Gary, ‘Circle of Love’, The Seekers.

Roger, ‘When You Plant Your Fields’, Nu Grass.

Steve, ‘Just Like You,’ Pete Wernick.

Nancy & Keith, ‘Up On Cripple Creek’, The Band.

Ken, ‘Falling’, original.

Rich, ‘Something In The Way She Moves’, James Taylor.

Matt, ‘My Grandfather’s Clock’, Sam Lee.

Group song, ‘Rolling In My Sweet Baby’s Arms’, traditional.

Ken, ‘Yesterday’, Lennon/McCartney.

T’was a lovely evening on March 4th, with a nice view of the State Capitol from the library’s Sunflower Room. Even better than the view is the outstanding acoustics of that round room. Doesn’t matter where you sit, it sounds like you’re right next to the person playing.

It’s been awhile since our buddy Shane Wallace joined us. While not new to him, he’s got a funky new guitar. It’s a cutaway electric acoustic classical…mutt. It knew some great songs though, so it’s definitely a keeper. Good to see you, Shane!

The other newbie was Ken’s back up band. I’m not sure I understand exactly how it works, but it’s a pretty fair piano player. Ken said he just shows it the tabulature, they talk about it over a shot or two of tequila, and then it just plays the tunes perfectly. That tequila is amazing stuff. OK, maybe I cooked that up myself, after a couple of those shots started talking to me; you’ll probably need to ask Ken for the real story.

The two side themes this month were Irish music and hats. Last month it was love songs and shoes. Our other anomaly was we had three, count ’em, THREE, group songs this month. All played poorly, of course, but with great enthusiasm. We sometimes go months without a group song, so this was indeed a special event. Painful, but special.

Many of us retired to the pub afterwards for some poorly poured Guiness’s and continued fellowship. T’was a bonnie night for us lads and lasses.

Playlist for March 2025

Keith Blaney/Nancy McKenzie, ‘Who Threw the Overalls in Mrs. Murphy’s Chowder’, George L Geifer.

Shane Wallace, ‘Mystery Train’, Arthur Crandup.

Russ Williams, ‘Study in A’, Mateo Carcassi.

Ed Heffern, ‘Wandering Star’, Lerner & Lowe from ‘Paint Your Wagon’.

Gabriel Floud, ‘You Sure Hank Done It This Way?’, Waylon Jennings.

Mathew Potter, ‘Follow Me to Curlow’, Patrick McCall.

Steve Gilmore, ‘An Irish Song’, Ed McCurdy.

Roger Stearns, ‘Tumbling Tumble Weeds’, Sons of the Pioneers.

Rich Ryan, ‘Sister Golden Hair’, America.

Ken Frederick, ‘Dreams’, original.

Group Song, ‘Drunken Sailor’, aka ‘What Shall we Do with a Drunken Sailor,’ aka’ Up She Rises’, unknown.

Nancy & Keith, ‘Red Wing’, aka ‘Union Maid’, F.A.Mills.

Shane, ‘Still As The Night’, Sanford Christie.

Gabriel, ‘Oh No No No’, Neil Diamond.

Ed, ‘Deportee’, Woody Guthrie.

Russ Williams, ‘That’s All’, Allen Brant/Bob Haynes.

Matt, ‘The Parting Glass’, Irish traditional.

Steve, ‘Mole Catcher’, Roud (1052 A.D.)

Roger, ‘Amanda’, Waylon Jennings.

Group Song led by Rich, ‘Act Naturally’, Buck Owens.

Ken Frederick, ‘Til There Was You’, Beatles.

Keith & Nancy, ‘Galway Girl’, Steve Earl.

Shane, ‘Polk Salad Annie’, Tony Joe White.

Ed, ‘The Wild Rover’, Traditional.

Gabriel with group, ‘Friends’, White Stripes.

Russ, ‘Waltz Opus 51 No. 8’, Napoleon Coste.

Matt, ‘When Irish Eyes are Smiling’, traditional.

Steve, ‘Galway Bay’, Clancy Brothers.

Rich, ‘Sugar Mountain’, Neil Young.

Shane, ‘Blue Eyes Cryin’, Willie Nelson.

Gabe, ‘The Ride’, David Lee Cohen.

Thanks ever so much to our photographers; Matt, Nancy, Rich, and for one shot with Matt’s stolen camera, Russ.