The Iron Horse Concert Hall
El Dorado, Kansas

Past Performances

When?	Who Played?
Sat Mar 13, 2010	Richard Gilewitz fingerstyle gymnastics on 6 and 12-string guitars
Sat Mar 6, 2010	Sarah McQuaid traditional Celtic, American & original sparkling guitar and compelling alto voice
Sat Feb 27, 2010	Round Mountain Char and Robby Rothschild Original Roots Music for the 21st Century
Sat Feb 20, 2010	Don & Mim Carlson and The Pros From Dover The Carlsons and the Kokes split the bill. traditional & contemporary folk
Sat Feb 13, 2010	Jaime Michaels Contemporary singer/songwriter Santa Fe, Mexico
Sat Feb 6, 2010	Elliot Road Kansas' alternative acoustic folk band
Sat Jan 30, 2010	John Francis guitarist, composer and arranger
Sat Jan 23, 2010	Wayne & Arthetta traditional and orginal blues, ragtime, and folk fingerstyle guitar and vocals
Sat Jan 16, 2010	Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart “Drive her till she drops tour” Final Duo Tour
Sat Jan 9, 2010	Jerry Rau Minnesota Minstrel
Sat Dec 12, 2009	Fred Hargrove A Cowboy Christmas
Sat Dec 5, 2009	Small Potatoes America's Top Tubers
Sat Nov 28, 2009	Holly Days Kick-off Party Open Mike & Pot Luck Party Table 3 songs or 12 minutes
Sat Nov 21, 2009	Tom Kastle singer, tall ship sailor and captain, songwriter, and teller of tales
Sat Nov 14, 2009	Chris Proctor 6 and 12-String Guitarist, Performer and Composer
Sat Nov 7, 2009	David Rogers Solo guitarist and composer
Sat Oct 31, 2009	Claude Bourbon acoustic folk & blues guitar solos and vocals
Sat Oct 24, 2009	February Sky Phil Cooper & Susan Urban Traditional, Modern and Original Folk & Celtic Music
Sat Oct 17, 2009	Bryan Bowers Master Autoharpist & Storyteller
Fri Oct 9, 2009	Wood's Tea Company Vermont's Favorite Folk Group
Fri Oct 2, 2009	Bill Staines Legendary singer/songwriter placed top in the choir
Sat Sep 26, 2009	Open Mike featuring Stompin Dave www.stompindave.com
Sat May 30, 2009	Alferd Packer Memorial String Band Bluegrass and folk music performed in the name of Alferd Packer, the 19th century the gold prospector/guide and the only American ever convicted of cannibalism.
Sat May 16, 2009	Boulder Acoustic Society Boulder Acoustic Society is the new wave of American roots music. It's what happens when four songwriters get together to mash up blues, folk, gospel, indie and world music to soothe their musical curiosity. All seats - $12.00
Sat May 9, 2009	Spring Creek --CANCELLED
Sat May 2, 2009	Marianne Koke Memorial Concert & Barbecue Afternoon jam, barbecue, banter, and open mike to benefit the Marianne Koke Folk Arts Collection at BCC's L.W. Nixon Library
Sat Apr 25, 2009	Acoustic Eidolon The bell-like quality of Joe's unique double-neck guitjo provides a lovely counterpoint to Hannah's elegantly inspired cello. It is truly a different and enchanting sound. All seats - $12.00
Sat Apr 18, 2009	Colin O'Brien "...Deftly plucked Banjo barnburners inspired footstomping and delighted hooting." Milwaukee Journal Sentinal
Sat Apr 11, 2009	Flatland String Band Their repertoire spans from old time to contemporary tunes but focuses on American, Irish and European tunes representative of the ethnic mix in the American Midwest in the late 1800's.
Sat Apr 4, 2009	Rowan an eclectic blend of styles from the various Celtic lands as well as other European folk styles.
Sat Mar 28, 2009	Marley's Ghost Marley’s Ghost has built a singular reputation among discerning roots-music lovers for its instrumental virtuosity, ultra-tight four-part harmonies and animated live performances All seats - $15.00
Sat Mar 14, 2009	Richard Gilewitz Richard Gilewitz fascinates his audiences with fingerstyle gymnastics on his 6 and 12-string guitars while spinning yarns too unbelievable not to be true.
Sat Mar 7, 2009	Cosy Sheridan with TR Ritchie "(Sheridan's) tender/tough voice, lively acoustic guitar playing, and brassy vulnerability are a disarming combination." Dirty Linen
Sat Feb 28, 2009	Barb Ryman “Barb Ryman proves herself a strong vocalist, talented composer, and an astutely irreverent student of the human condition.” Dirty Linen
Sat Feb 21, 2009	Thomas/DeLancey Trio "Linda's hammered dulcimer and Dan's guitar blend together seamlessly on a great selection of contemporary and traditional tunes." Dulcimer Player News
Sat Feb 14, 2009	Jaime Michaels "...(three time Kerrville New Folk finalist) Jaime Michaels' songs are as elusive as smoke and mirrors..." Sing Out Magazine
Sat Feb 7, 2009	Don & Mim Carlson and The Pros From Dover An assortment of traditional American and Celtic Folk, Country & Blues
Sat Jan 31, 2009	Gabrielle Louise "Gabrielle is at one moment folkie and ethereal, the next moment a smoky jazz chanteuse."
Sat Jan 24, 2009	Walnut River String Band Acoustic music, featuring the likes of Bluegrass, Western, Folk, and a touch of Celtic.
Sat Jan 17, 2009	Piper Leigh "a mix of funky singer/songwriter classics, blues tunes, Irish folk songs, country crooners, jazz standards, and some original soon-to-be hits!
Sat Jan 10, 2009	Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart "Stacey and Mark reach back and grab songs of the past, then fast forward to present and into the future."
Sat Jan 3, 2009	Double Billing Jerry Rau & Steve Cormier 5:00 Covered Dish Supper for former members of the Forum and friends of Jerry and Steve
Sat Dec 13, 2008	A Fine Winter's Night with the Matt & Shannon Heaton All seats $12:00
Sat Dec 6, 2008	Small Potatoes America's Top Tubers All seats - $12.00
Sat Nov 29, 2008	Holly Days Kick-off Party Open Mike & Pot Luck Party Food Free Admission
Sat Nov 22, 2008	Jack Williams guitarist/singer/songwriter/storyteller
Sat Nov 15, 2008	Curtis & Loretta Original and traditional Folk & Celtic Celtic harp, mandocello, mandolin, guitars, clawhammer banjo and ukulele
Sat Nov 8, 2008	Euphoria String Band Old-timey and early Country songs and tunes "We make good music a thing of the past."
Sat Nov 1, 2008	John Walker & the New Hokum Boys Pete Blakeslee - dobro and Dave Morris - bass
Sat Oct 25, 2008	Richard & Karen Crowson
Sat Oct 11, 2008	Don & Victoria Armstrong Songs of the West & Southwest
Sat Oct 4, 2008	New Roots Duo Ben Woolman & Dan Schwartz Fingerstyle guitarists
Sat Sep 27, 2008	Open Mike Play or Pay -- $5.00
Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:00	Bryan Bowers Special Pre-season show
Sat May 3, 2008	Marianne Koke Memorial Concert & Barbecue 4:00 jam - 5:00 barbecue, 6:00 business & banter, 6:30 open mike Barbecue $5.00 & Open Mike $5.00 Proceeds to go to the Marianne Koke Folk Arts Collection, BCC Library
Sat Apr 26, 2008	Switchback "American roots...Celtic soul."
Sat Apr 19, 2008	Carolyn Cruso traditional/original hammered dulcimer, vocals, flute, guitar and whistle
Sat Apr 12, 2008	Boulder Acoustic Society The future of String Band Music
Sat Apr 5, 2008	Jubilant Bridge Acoustic collage of dulcimer and guitar.
Sat Mar 29, 2008	Dana & Sue Robinson "...rural America explored with elegant simplicity."
Sat Mar 22, 2008	Dark - Easter
Sat Mar 15, 2008	Acoustic Eidolon "Pure musical poetry...a moving combination of Celtic, classical and contemporary folk!" All seats - $10.00
Sun Mar 9, 2008 3:00 P.M.	Chiara String Quartet Chamber music in ANY chamber...
Sat Mar 8, 2008	Lem Sheppard Folk, blues, and history from the Heartland
Sat Mar 1, 2008	Cosy Sheridan "Fascinating stories with a beautiful voice."
Sat Feb 23, 2008	Rowan Traditional Celtic music from the Heartland.
Sat Feb 16, 2008	Don & Mim and The Pros From Dover The Carlsons and the Kokes split the bill.
Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:00 P.M.	Chiara String Quartet "a blend of new and traditional repertoire and old-fashioned stage appeal" All seats - $10.00
Sat Feb 2, 2008	Euphoria String Band Old-timey and early Country songs and tunes "We make good music a thing of the past."
Sat Jan 26, 2008	Barb Ryman "an astutely irreverent student of the human condition"
Sat Jan 19, 2008	Bill & Kate Isles Poetic reflections and stories of life
Sat Jan 12, 2008	New Roots Duo: acoustic guitarists on baritone, lap steel, steel-string and harp guitar All seats - $10.00
Sat Jan 5, 2008	Jerry Rau The Minnesota Minstrel
Sat Dec 8, 2007 7:00	FlintHills Folk Music Guild Christmas Party Open Mike & Pot Luck Party Table Free Admission
Sat Dec 1, 2007	Small Potatoes Celtic to Cowboy All seats - $10.00
Sat Nov 24, 2007	Dark - Thanksgiving
Sat Nov 17, 2007	Cindy Woolf Americana singer/songwriter
Sat Nov 10, 2007	Curtis & Loretta Original and traditional Folk & Celtic
Sat Nov 3, 2007	Erica Wheeler New England New Folk
Sat Oct 27, 2007	John Walker Blues & Ballads
Sat Oct 20, 2007	Arkamo Rangers "A Bluegrass Adventure"
Sat Oct 13, 2007	The Heatons Boston Celtic All seats - $12.00
Sat Oct 6, 2007	The Beasley Boys Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, vocals
Sat Sep 29, 2007	29th Season Opener -- Limit 3 tunes or 15 min. Admission $5.00
Sat May 5, 2007	Marianne's Memorial Concert
Sat Apr 28, 2007	Richard Gilewitz
Fri — Sunday Apr 27, 2007 — April 29, 2007	GillaCamp with Richard Gilewitz three day guitar workshop click GillaCamp for more information
Sat Apr 21, 2007	Don & Victoria
Sat Apr 14, 2007	Acoustic Eidolon
Sat Apr 7, 2007	closed for Easter
Sat Mar 31, 2007	Mike Agranoff
Sat Mar 24, 2007	Bob Bovee & Gail Heil
Sat Mar 17, 2007	Chris Proctor
Sat Mar 10, 2007	Bill Staines
Sat Mar 3, 2007	Lisa Sandell
Sat Feb 24, 2007	Rowan
Sat Feb 17, 2007	5 Man Trio
Sat Feb 10, 2007	Bret Boyer
Sat Feb 3, 2007	Bill Isles
Sat Jan 27, 2007	The Carlsons & The Pros from Dover
Sat Jan 20, 2007	Cindy Woolf & Molly Healey
Sat Jan 13, 2007	Jeff Cahill and Bob & Diana Sukiel
Sat Jan 6, 2007	Jerry Rau
Sat Dec 9, 2006	Christmas Party
Sat Dec 2, 2006	Small Potatoes
Sat Nov 25, 2006	Closed for Thanksgiving
Sat Nov 18, 2006	The Heatons
Sat Nov 11, 2006	Boulder Acoustic Society
Sat Nov 4, 2006	John Walker
Sat Oct 28, 2006	Ann Zimmerman
Sat Oct 21, 2006	Carolyn Cruso
Sat Oct 14, 2006	Bryan Bowers
Sat Oct 7, 2006	Jubilant Bridge
Sat Sep 30, 2006	Open Mike
Sat May 6, 2006	Marianne's Memorial
Sat Apr 29, 2006	Switchback
Sat Apr 22, 2006	Chuck Pyle
Sat Apr 15, 2006	Five Man Trio
Sat Apr 8, 2006	Daddy Squeeze
Sat Apr 1, 2006	The Cantrells
Sat Mar 25, 2006	Michael Chapdelaine
Sat Mar 18, 2006	Dan Bliss
Sat Mar 11, 2006	Michael Young
Sat Mar 4, 2006	Denise Franke
Sat Feb 25, 2006	Jeff & Vida
Sat Feb 18, 2006	Mike Agranoff
Sat Feb 11, 2006	Pros from Dover
Sat Feb 4, 2006	Larry Penn
Sat Jan 28, 2006	Jeff Black
Sat Jan 21, 2006	Euphoria String Band
Sat Jan 14, 2006	Rowan
Sat Dec 10, 2005	Christmas Open Stage
Sat Dec 3, 2005	Small Potatoes
Sat Nov 26, 2005	Thanksgiving (no show)
Sat Nov 19, 2005	Sparky Rucker
Sat Nov 12, 2005	Ariane Lydon
Sat Nov 5, 2005	Bill Isles
Sat Oct 29, 2005	The Heatons
Sat Oct 22, 2005	Donna Colton
Sat Oct 15, 2005	T.B.A.
Fri Oct 7, 2005	Bryan Bowers
Sat Oct 1, 2005	John Walker
Sat Sep 24, 2005	Open Mike
Sat May 7, 2005	Marianne's Memorial
Sat Apr 30, 2005	Tim Harrison
Sat Apr 23, 2005	Don Haynie & Sheryl Samuel
Sat Apr 16, 2005	The Cantrells
Sat Apr 9, 2005	Acoustic Eidolon
Sat Apr 2, 2005	Richard Gilewitz
Sat Mar 26, 2005	Farm Couple
Sat Mar 19, 2005	t.b.a.
Sat Mar 12, 2005	Clear Blue
Sat Mar 5, 2005	Karen Abrahams
Sat Feb 26, 2005	Tuey Connell
Sat Feb 19, 2005	Gary Gackstatter
Sat Feb 12, 2005	Don & Mim and Andy
Sat Feb 5, 2005	Montana Skies
Sat Jan 29, 2005	Chuck Pyle The Zen Cowboy
Sat Jan 22, 2005	Andrew McKnight Poems,songs and stories from rural America
Sat Jan 15, 2005	Don & Victoria Southwestern Spice
Sat Jan 8, 2005	Jerry Rau / Phil Yearout The Minnesota Minstrel storyteller/songwriter
Sat Dec 11, 2004	Christmas Party just a little something to get us all ready for the holidays
Sat Dec 4, 2004	Small Potatoes It's exciting music -- so exciting, I'll pay to see them.
Sat Nov 20, 2004	Dennis Warner Songs that ring true ... like a heart to heart with an old friend.
Sat Nov 13, 2004	Connie Dover Celtic Music's Girl of the Golden West
Sat Nov 6, 2004	The Heatons rooted in the traditional music of Ireland
Sat Oct 30, 2004	Jeff Black Nashville singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist
Sat Oct 23, 2004	Troubadours of Divine Bliss vocal flags waving in the wind
Sat Oct 16, 2004	Louise Taylor she weaves a tapestry of worldly textures
Sat Oct 9, 2004	Bill Isles fills the heart with a dance of notes & emotion
Sat Oct 2, 2004	Ann Armstrong & Steve Hughes
Sat Sep 25, 2004	Open Mike start of the season with our homegrown talent
Sat May 1, 2004	Marianne Koke Memorial Concert & 25th Anniversary Barbecue Bash
Sat Apr 24, 2004	Jeff & Vida
Sat Apr 17, 2004	Bob Bovee & Gail Heil
Sat Apr 10, 2004	Don & Victoria
Sat Apr 3, 2004	Denice Franke
Sat Mar 27, 2004	Tom Smith
Sat Mar 20, 2004	Evalyn Parry
Sat Mar 13, 2004	Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance
Sat Mar 6, 2004	Lou & Peter Berryman
Sat Feb 28, 2004	Don & Mim and Andy/The Farm Couple
Sat Feb 21, 2004	Jere Stormer
Sat Feb 14, 2004	Bill Staines
Sat Feb 7, 2004	The Cantrells
Sat Jan 31, 2004	Lis Harvey
Sat Jan 24, 2004	Gary Gackstatter and the 5-man Trio
Sat Jan 17, 2004	Dr. John Walker
Sat Jan 10, 2004	Jerry Rau
Sat Jan 3, 2004 5:00 pm (pot-luck dinner)	The Forum Reunion A pot-luck dinner at 5:00 followed by performances featuring members/friends of the folk music Mecca in Wichita during the 60s and early 70s. Admission - $5.00
Sat Dec 13, 2003 6:30 pm — 10:30 pm	Christmas Party Open Mike bring your favorite snack to share call in advance to reserve a spot on stage (3 song limit)
Sat Dec 6, 2003	Small Potatoes celtic to cowboy
Sat Nov 29, 2003	Patricia Pettinga & Bill Willging folk roots, blues & modern branches
Sat Nov 22, 2003	Jim Hurst & Missy Raines New Acoustic, Bluegrass, Swing & Country Blues
Sat Nov 15, 2003	Dennis Warner Songs that Ring True
Sat Nov 8, 2003	Sid Hausman Spanish, Indian & Anglo legacies of the Southwest
Sat Nov 1, 2003	Thomas / DeLancey Trio Traditional music with Hammered Dulcimer, Guitar & Vocals.
Sat Oct 25, 2003	Curtis & Loretta trad-contemp folk multi-instrumentalists
Fri Oct 17, 2003	Bryan Bowers master autoharpist and storyteller
Sat Oct 11, 2003	Chuck Pyle admission - $10.00 Colorado Zen Cowboy
Sat Oct 4, 2003	Mary Flower fingerpicking blues heroine
Sat Sep 27, 2003	Open Mike
Sat May 3, 2003	Marianne Koke Memorial Barbecue and Open Mike
Sat Apr 26, 2003	Eidolon
Sat Apr 19, 2003	Don & Victoria
Sat Apr 12, 2003	Connie Dover Opening: Suzanne Shields (folk harp) All seats $10
Sat Apr 5, 2003	Jeff & Vida Acoustic Roots New Orleans equivalent of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
Sat Mar 29, 2003	Great Plains Dulcimer Benefit Special admission Lots of good food, friends, and fun. Lots of good music, too.
Sat Mar 22, 2003	Amy and Robin Amy & Robin's live performances add an additional element of chemistry when the two singers seem to sing from the same mind and heart. In front of music professionals in a critical format, their "incredible blend" left the listeners unable to detect the individual voices. High praise coming from those with both perfect pitch and top notch music credentials. Dennis Warner couldn't make it (snowed in)
Sat Mar 8, 2003	Don & Andrew Hold on everybody. "I know these guys; they're great!"
Sat Mar 1, 2003	Gary Gackstatter The Songsmith of Cowley County
Sat Feb 22, 2003	Rick Thum Hammered Dulcimer
Sat Feb 15, 2003	Don & Mim How romantic can you get?
Sat Feb 8, 2003	Walnut River String Band Songs that stir old memories
Sat Feb 1, 2003	Larry Penn Made in America
Sat Jan 25, 2003	The Crowsons Songs about the dust, the sky, the hopes and spirit of Kansas living.
Sat Jan 18, 2003	T.B.A.
Sat Jan 11, 2003	Daddy Squeeze & the Doctor
Sat Jan 4, 2003	Jerry Rau
Sat Dec 14, 2002 6:30 — 10:30	Christmas Party bring your favorite snack to share; call in advance to reserve a spot on stage (3 song limit)
Sat Dec 7, 2002	Small Potatoes
Sat Nov 30, 2002	Richard Gilewitz
Sat Nov 23, 2002	Dark
Sat Nov 16, 2002	Mary McCaslin
Sat Nov 9, 2002	Cooper, Nelson & Early
Sat Nov 2, 2002	Riverside Mandolin Quartet
Sat Oct 26, 2002	Dan Bliss
Sat Oct 19, 2002	Euphoria String Band
Sat Oct 12, 2002	Bill Mize
Fri Oct 4, 2002	Wood's Tea Co. Note that this is a Friday performance!!!
Sat Sep 28, 2002	Open Mike
Sat May 4, 2002	Marianne Koke Open Mike We’re going to close this season the way Marianne liked it best. Okay, she wasn’t all that big on the barbecue, but she really liked the open mikes. The profits go to the Memorial Folk Art Collection in her name at the BCCC library. 4:00 Jam-session — everybody welcome 5:30 Barbecue $5.00 6:30 Open Mike $10.00
Sat Apr 27, 2002	Curtis & Loretta Acoustic folk music duo Curtis & Loretta have been acclaimed across the country for their exquisite harmonies, incisive songwriting, and skill on an array of stringed instruments, including Celtic harp, mandocello, mandolin, guitar, clawhammer banjo, and ukulele. They've delighted audiences with their unique blend of original songs, traditional Celtic tunes, and occasional American folk and old-time songs, all underscored by their winning stage presence.
Sat Apr 20, 2002	Don & Victoria The Armstrongs both sing and play guitar, and are nationally known not only for their musical and performing talents, but for their songwriting achievements as well. Their songs have been recorded by such notables as John Denver, Judy Collins, Bill Staines, Jerry Jeff Walker and the Irish Rovers. Their songs and stories are alive with the spirit and mystery of life in the Southwest, touching on the Native American and well as Hispanic and Anglo cultures.
Sat Apr 13, 2002	Eidolon double neck guitar and cello beyond words Joe Scott and Hannah Alkire create an exciting new acoustic instrumental sound with Joe playing the double-neck guitjo, a custom acoustic guitar with two necks, incredible range and tonal qualities, sounding at times like a piano or a beautiful harp. Combine that with Hannah's stunning tone and impeccable cello-playing, and you have the ingredients for some very moving music; mixing it up with the 5-string banjo and cello on (believe it or not) a popular bluegrass number, a few vocals, and pieces that borrow from Celtic, Latin, and blues.
Sat Apr 6, 2002	Chris Proctor guitar dynamo Chris has advanced the arts of fingerstyle guitar technique and composition with each recording, but with Under the Influence, he's raised the bar on arranging as well, focusing on the music of his formative listening years and finding ways not only to pay homage to each song's origins, but also take us into territory beyond that of any mere tribute album.
Sat Mar 30, 2002 cancelled	~~Donna Colton~~ cancelled Acoustic Amazon Her rich, sultry voice drips with emotion whether shes laying down a ballad or belting the blues. She is one songwriter willing to tangle with some tough, emotional topics, and on every track, her voice impresses as a powerful, expressive instrument.
Sat Mar 23, 2002	Kate Campbell Country Queen Since making her recording debut in 1995 , Kate has put together a body of work matched only (perhaps) by Emmylou in consistency, Lucinda Williams in terms of wrenching, honest self-examination and revelation, and no one for its sheer display of broad-based, intimate artfulness. Her endearing, clear delivery, eloquent gift for storytelling, and easy command of a full-range of American music styles, have combined to earn Campbell recognition as a formidable talent by critics, musicians and a discerning public.
Sat Mar 16, 2002	Great Plains Dulcimer Benefit Showcasing club members and featuring Hammer and Mountain Dulcimer Dinner 6:00 $2.00 Concert 7:00 $8.00 Proceeds go to promote traditional music through workshops and performances
Sat Mar 9, 2002	Ann & Terry Brock Terry plays fiddle and Ann plays guitar and they both blend their voices in delicious harmony. Their tunes are a dazzling display of Ann's vocal talent, running a gamut of tempo and emotion. Terry's skill on the fiddle fills in with tasty, back-up harmonies and then takes off with some delightful breaks. They pack their performance with folk, country, bluegrass, and contemporary music, and fill it out with some great songs of their own like the power ballad 'Teardrops From My Heart,' and 'Midnight,' which actually bears a strong resemblance to Carly Simon's late '80s work.
Sat Mar 2, 2002	Terry O'Keefe and Chris Sayre Terry & Chris perform traditional folk music and offer a stunning variety of musical styles, especially songs and dance tunes from Ireland and the British Isles. Their repertoire includes a cappella sea shanties, rousing fiddle tunes, barroom sing-alongs, provocative ballads, rebel songs, jigs and reels. They accompany their songs with combinations of guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, piano, English concertina, Northumbrian bagpipes, accordions, and many other instruments. Laugh, dance, and sing with music inspired by the ancient Celts, Scottish kilts, English coal miners, and Irish leprechauns.
Sat Feb 23, 2002	Dan Bliss His guitar explodes with a chordal riff that forces you to make something move—your feet, hands, or hips—it doesn’t matter, as long as you’re moving. Then his voice comes in clean and strong, and we are what Dan calls “Open for Business!” And it can get down and dirty, too. This boy plays the blues like he really means it. He’s got the licks down, and he’s got the tunes: Classics like “Key to the Highway,” “Fishin’ Blues;” and contemporary like “Pony Boy,” “I’ve Been to Memphis;” as well as his own “Get Together with You,” and “You’re So Pretty.” Oh yeah! So pretty! So mean!
Sat Feb 16, 2002	Jim Hurst & Missy Raines Guitarist Jim Hurst and bassist Missy Raines are two of today's most creative and compelling performers in acoustic music. Their unique sound is both sensitive and powerful. Together, they draw on their varied musical experiences to create a diverse blend of original, new acoustic, bluegrass, swing, and country blues. Missy Raines was voted "Bass Player of the Year" by the International Bluegrass Association for 1998, 1999 and 2000. She was also named the 1999 “Bass Fiddle Player of the Year” by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America, and Bluegrass Now magazine readers voted Missy the 1999 “Fans' Choice” Bass Player.
Sat Feb 9, 2002	Don & Mim Carlson Don and Mim bring yet another set of tunes to remind us how lucky we are to have each other to sing about and for; as their performance, like the fabled cuckoo, welcomes in the Spring. Back to Bill Jenkins: “The Carlsons are country- and gospel-based and warm. They, unlike other singer-songwriters, sing only the songs that are good. Don's puckish humor, collection of odd instruments and other household implements, and self deprecating asides make it fun. Mim's voice and autoharp make it wonderful. Valentine's Day makes it timely. The audience makes it complete.”
Sat Feb 2, 2002	Annie Wenz She is known for her unique way of blending contemporary sounds with roots/traditional and multicultural influences and funky rhythms, and her music has been compared to Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon & Richard Thompson. Her warm humor and stories are woven with intricate guitar stylings and hypnotic Native American flute melody~ dances. Annie accompanies herself on guitar, native flutes, piano, & percussion instruments from all over the world. Her diverse audiences cross age and cultural boundaries. Annie Wenz’s music is described as powerful, spiritual, ethereal & bold... a patchwork of amazing stories & textures... like Annie’s life. Her songs take you along on her journeys...backpacking around the world through Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Bali, Australia, New Zealand & India; bungee jumping 150 feet off a bridge with her guitar on her back (Annie says “of course I got 2 songs out of it!!!”); climbing an erupting volcano in Costa Rica; and the list goes on.
Sat Jan 26, 2002	Ann and Terry Brock They have performed in over 25 states and Russia and in every conceivable venue; and they’ve been heard on radio stations from Tennessee to British Columbia. Their tunes are a dazzling display of Ann's vocal skill at running a gamut of tempo and emotion. Terry's skill on the fiddle fills in with tasty, back-up harmonies and takes off with dexterous breaks. They pack their performance of traditional and contemporary folk, bluegrass, and original music with energy and style.
Sat Jan 19, 2002	Claddagh Ring Each member of this unique ensemble blends a distinctive voice in tight harmonies with no one lead. The interchangeability of instruments, including the traditional penny whistles, bodhran, accordion, and cello, give the group the benefit of exploring various musical backgrounds that each member brings to the group for unique arrangements and sound quality. They continue to add to a repertoire that is multifaceted: contemporary and traditional, inspiring and enthusiastic, spanning the emotional spectrum, with the capability of satisfying the widest range of musical tastes. Added to all this diversity is the dimension of individual personality. Lloyd Helms and his outrageous humor; Devery, the nightingale of the Ring; plus newest members Mike Shields and Laura Rainwater create the most exceptional patterns of interplay for their performances that one could imagine.
Sat Jan 12, 2002	John Walker John is singing his last performance here as Professor of Philosophy at Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln, Nebraska. This year he’ll be stepping down from the podium where he’s oft expounded on topics from aesthetics to Zeno. No stranger to the Iron Horse, John has expounded here as well - his subjects ranging from big-leg women to the gospel spout and remedies for the blues. Many of his songs reflect his small-town Oklahoma upbringing in their laid-back accessibility and Southern rural themes. Just as many others combine foot-stomping rhythms with smooth melodies and expressive lyrics, all to the distinctive accompaniment of a unique finger-picking style of guitar playing. John recently released his 11th album *Johnnie Walker Blue* on his recording label Prairie Dog Music.
Sat Jan 5, 2002	Jerry Rau Once again Jerry is deserting his street scene in Dinkytown on the edge of the University of Minnesota’s Minneapolis campus to stop in El Dorado on his yearly pilgrimage to the warmer climes of Texas and Arizona. Don’t worry; he’s packed his guitar. Much of Jerry’s music is historical; he’s sung about his experience in Vietnam; written about the Civil War and General Lee’s horse, Traveler; and his trip to France where he traced the steps of Joan of Arc on foot. His latest CD, titled quite aptly, *Road To The Sun* is full of simple, quiet tunes that deal with those journeys, both worldly and spiritual. An evening with Jerry is an thoughtful trip down a road paved with thoroughly melodic and engaging tunes.
Sat Dec 15, 2001	Holiday Open Mike and Christmas Party
Sat Dec 8, 2001	Charisse Lowe Opened for Small Potatoes
Sat Dec 8, 2001	Small Potatoes
Sat Dec 1, 2001	Big Twang
Sat Nov 17, 2001	tba
Sat Nov 10, 2001	Louise Taylor
Sat Nov 3, 2001	Piu Mosso
Sat Oct 27, 2001	Terri Jo Dahlquist
Sat Oct 13, 2001	Carol Cruso
Fri Oct 5, 2001	Bryan Bowers
Sat Sep 29, 2001	Euphoria String Band
Sat Sep 22, 2001	Open Mike
Sat May 5, 2001	Marianne Koke Memorial Concert
Sat Apr 28, 2001	Monica Taylor & Patrick Williams (aka The Farm Couple)
Sat Apr 21, 2001	Tom May
Sat Apr 14, 2001	Paul Dandy
Sat Apr 7, 2001	Crow Johnson
Sat Mar 31, 2001	Donna Colton
Sat Mar 24, 2001	Dennis Warner
Sat Mar 17, 2001	Great Plains Dulcimer Benefit
Sat Mar 10, 2001	Richard Gilewitz
Sat Mar 3, 2001	Big Twang
Sat Feb 24, 2001	Peter Keane
Sat Feb 17, 2001	Don & Mim
Sat Feb 10, 2001	Sean Kohl and C.A. Waller
Sat Feb 3, 2001	Still on the Hill
Sat Jan 27, 2001	Barton and Sweeney
Sat Jan 20, 2001	Daddy Squeeze and the Doctor
Sat Jan 13, 2001	Teresa and Don
Sat Jan 6, 2001	Jerry Rau
Sat Dec 9, 2000	Christmas Party
Sat Dec 2, 2000	Chulrua
Sat Nov 18, 2000	Bret Boyer
Sat Nov 11, 2000	Louise Taylor
Sat Nov 4, 2000	Cooper & Nelson
Sat Oct 21, 2000	Michael Johnathon
Sat Oct 14, 2000	The Renters
Sat Oct 7, 2000	Ann & Terry Brock
Sat Sep 30, 2000	Mary Flower
Sat Sep 23, 2000	Open Mike Night
Sat May 6, 2000	Marianne Koke Memorial Concert
Sat Apr 29, 2000	Kelly & Diana Werts
Sat Apr 22, 2000	Prairie Goose Stompers
Sat Apr 15, 2000	The Crowsons
Sat Apr 8, 2000	Dulcimer Alliance Benefit
Sat Apr 1, 2000	Larry Penn
Sat Mar 25, 2000	Chris Proctor
Sat Mar 18, 2000	Teresa & Don
Sat Mar 11, 2000	Live Bait (the band)
Sat Mar 4, 2000	Dennis Warner
Sat Feb 26, 2000	Ann Zimmerman
Sat Feb 19, 2000	Cindy Mangsen & Steve Gillette
Sat Feb 12, 2000	The Carlsons
Sat Jan 29, 2000	Jerry Rau
Sat Jan 22, 2000	Barton & Sweeney
Sat Jan 15, 2000	Claddagh Ring
Sat Jan 8, 2000	Crow Johnson
Sat Dec 11, 1999	Christmas Party
Sat Dec 4, 1999	Small Potatoes
Sun Nov 21, 1999	Bryan Bowers
Sat Nov 13, 1999	Bill Erickson
Sat Nov 6, 1999	Susan Shore
Sat Oct 30, 1999	Richard Gilewitz
Sat Oct 23, 1999	Mackie Redd & Bret Boyer
Fri Oct 15, 1999	Ken Perlman
Sat Oct 9, 1999	The Renters
Sun Oct 3, 1999 2:30 pm	The Preacher & The Sandman A story concert by Don Koke starring Teresa Stovall, John Walker & Don Koke
Sat Oct 2, 1999	The Preacher & The Sandman A Story Concert by Don Koke starring Teresa Stovall, John Walker & Don Koke
Sat May 1, 1999	Marianne Koke Memorial Concert Bob Bovee & Gail Heil; Pop Wagner; others
Sat Apr 24, 1999	Curtis & Loretta
Sat Apr 17, 1999	Don Haynie & Sheryl Samuel
Sat Apr 10, 1999	Twisted Strap
Sat Apr 3, 1999	Prairie Goose Stompers
Sat Mar 27, 1999	Great Plains Dulcimer Benefit
Sat Mar 20, 1999	Jeff Glover
Sat Mar 13, 1999	Live Bait
Sat Mar 6, 1999	Louise Taylor
Sat Feb 27, 1999	Gerald Trimble
Sat Feb 20, 1999	Ariane Lydon
Sat Feb 13, 1999	Don & Mim
Sat Feb 6, 1999	Peter Keane
Fri Jan 29, 1999	Jerry Rau
Sat Jan 23, 1999	Songwriter Circle with host Mackie Redd and guests Greg Smith & Ron Land
Sat Jan 16, 1999	Stitch Miller Band
Sat Jan 9, 1999	Chuck Pyle
Sat Dec 12, 1998	Christmas Open Mike
Sat Dec 5, 1998	Small Potatoes
Sat Nov 21, 1998	Richard Gilewitz
Sat Nov 14, 1998	Paul & Win Grace
Sat Nov 7, 1998	Pop Wagner
Sat Oct 17, 1998	Gary Gackstatter & The Renters
Sat Oct 10, 1998	Barton & Sweeney
Fri Oct 2, 1998	Ken Perlman
Sat Dec 9, 1995	Christmas Open Mike
Sat Nov 18, 1995	Kate Campbell
Sat Nov 11, 1995	Bill Ward
Sat Nov 4, 1995	Susan Urban & Mark Jackson
Fri Oct 20, 1995	John Walker Writers' Workshop at Butler Co. Comm. Coll.
Sat Oct 7, 1995	Fall Open Mike Night
Sat Sep 23, 1995	The Woods Tea Co.

The Iron Horse Concert HallEl Dorado, Kansas

Past Performances

The Iron Horse Concert Hall
El Dorado, Kansas