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Aug 25, 2023

Friday

  • Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper! 7pm @ Canan Commons 500 S. Walnut St
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    Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper LIVE at the 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series!

    Please join us on Friday, August 25th at 7:00pm, at Canan Commons in Downtown Muncie, Indiana for our Summer of FREE CONCERTS with Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper and special guest opener The Punkin Holler Boys!

    "My desire to present the amazing artistry of Michael Cleveland to residents of Muncie and East Central Indiana was one of my main motivations in starting the Muncie Three Trails Music Series."

    - Rick Zeigler, Founder, Muncie Three Trails Music Series

    The tension between tradition and innovation is at the core of bluegrass music, and the fiddle playing of Michael Cleveland exemplifies this musical tug of war. As a boy, Cleveland heard a local fiddler play “Orange Blossom Special,” which sparked a lifelong obsession with the tune that mimics the sound of a train. Cleveland’s improvisational versions push the piece’s descriptive tones and percussive bowing to a new level. With an encyclopedic memory for melodies, and an uncanny intuition for improvisation, Cleveland’s music is both rooted in tradition and fueled by his melodic imagination.

    From an early age, Cleveland heard old-time and bluegrass music at local jams and festivals near his hometown of Henryville, Indiana. His grandparents hosted regular bluegrass gatherings at the American Legion, and at age four, he began playing the fiddle. He attended the Kentucky School for the Blind in Louisville, where he learned the Suzuki method of violin. While he practiced the violin at school, he played fiddle at home. Traveling with his grandparents to area bluegrass festivals, he heard many legendary players perform at Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Festival in Bean Blossom, Indiana. At the age of nine, Cleveland got to play with Monroe—a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellowship in the inaugural class of 1982—at the festival. When Cleveland was 12, he met music historian Dave Samuelson, who recognized the young musician’s interest and talent. Samuelson curated several Braille-labeled tapes for the young musician, which served as Cleveland’s essential listening guide to bluegrass music. Cleveland’s repertoire and musicianship grew, and in 1993 he played the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) awards show with the Bluegrass Youth All-Stars.

    Cleveland began playing professionally after he graduated from high school, first with Jeff White and later with Dale Ann Bradley and Rhonda Vincent. Since he was young, however, Cleveland had dreamed of leading his own band. In 2006, he formed Flamekeeper, now seven-time recipients of the IBMA’s “Instrumental Group of the Year” award. Flamekeeper includes Josh Richards, Nathan Livers, Jasiah Shrode, and Chris Douglas. In addition to touring with his band, Cleveland has performed with a legendary list of bluegrass greats. Nevertheless, he remains rooted in his local Southern Indiana community, where he continues to play with friends when he is not on tour.

    Widely considered the best bluegrass fiddler of his generation, Cleveland has been recognized 12 times as the IBMA’s “Fiddler of the Year,” and in 2018 he was inducted into the National Fiddler’s Hall of Fame. His recording Fiddler’s Dream was nominated in 2018 for a Grammy for “Best Bluegrass Album,” and in 2019, his album Tall Fiddler won that award. In 2019, Cleveland’s amazing life of adversity and achievement was featured in the documentary film Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story. And in 2022, he, like his idol Bill Monroe, was awarded the National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellowship.

    Visit Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper here:

    www.michaelclevelandfiddle.com

    Presented by Ball State University, THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

    The primary mission of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series is to bring critically acclaimed, national recording artists to perform at Canan Commons, Muncie’s newest outdoor performance venue, located in the heart of Downtown. All concerts are free to the public. Our second mission is to promote the many recreational, artistic, and cultural attractions located along, or in close proximity to, Canan Commons and Muncie’s popular “Three Trails” -- The White River Greenway, The Cardinal Greenway, and The Muncie Arts and Culture Trail. We hope that the combination of outstanding concerts and Muncie’s attractions will provide both local citizens and visitors from throughout the region and state with a full day of fun and music.

    Explore The Trails, Enjoy The Music!

    Please visit our website to learn much more about our 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series:

    https://www.munciethreetrails.com

    Tags: non-profit organizations, festivals, music festivals, concerts, free concerts, outdoor concerts, country music, bluegrass, stringed, violin, downtown, ball state university, fiddle, muncie arts and culture council, all-ages concerts, outdoor events, downtown, beer garden, muncie three trails, drinks, parks, nightlife, community development, community enhancement projects
    Source: https://fb.me/e/KSphtF3g
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/7321
    Author: Miss Moth
  • The Fierce at Elm Street Brewing Co The Fierce 8pm to 11pm @ Elm Street Brewing Company 519 N Elm Street, Muncie Indiana
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    The Fierce at Elm Street Brewing Co The Fierce at Elm Street Brewing Co

    We're playing outside at Elm Street Brewing Co. Bring your friends and family and come prepared to have great food and drinks and listen to original music that you can't hear anywhere else. 

    Tags: outdoor events, food and drink, outdoor concerts, free concerts
    Source: https://fb.me/e/1WsX9o533
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/7370
    Author: The Fierce

Aug 26, 2023

Saturday

Sep 9, 2023

Saturday

  • The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio! 7pm @ Canan Commons 500 S. Walnut St
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    The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio LIVE at the 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series!

    Please join us on Saturday, September 9th at 7:00pm, at Canan Commons in Downtown Muncie, Indiana for our Summer of FREE CONCERTS with The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio and special guest opener Ball State University Jazz Ensembles!

    Soul-jazz groove-machine the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio (DLO3) never would have happened without years and years of crummy gigs and Delvon’s staunchly supportive wife, Amy Novo. The story goes that Hammond B3 organist Delvon would regularly lug his 400-pound instrument from venue to venue, barely breaking even, to play other people’s music, and Amy just got tired of it. She fiercely believed in Delvon’s talents, and, eventually, she made an offer he couldn’t refuse: If Delvon picked the musicians, she would take care of all the business surrounding the gigs.

    The three-piece DL03 started in May, 2015, and since then has issued three #1 Billboard-charting albums, as well as a 45. The Seattle-based trio’s music is best described as “feel good music.” DLO3 conjures the smoky 1960s jazz and soul stylings of Jimmy Smith, Booker T. & The M.G.’s, The Meters, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Charles Earland. Within DLO3’s distinct jazz stew there are also dashes of Motown, Stax Records, blues, and cosmic Jimi Hendrix-style guitar. The band features Delvon Lamarr on the legendary Hammond B3 organ, with dynamo Jimmy James on guitar, and Julian MacDonough on drums.

    Live, the band is telepathically musical, easing through improvisational ideas, grooves, and extended jams with silken swagger. Their exhilarating live performances also showcase the band’s deep personal connections, with witty between-song repartee, song story vignettes, and unpredictably dynamic flights of in-the-moment musicality. The three-piece has quickly made a name for themselves, including a feature on Seattle’s KEXP “Local Artist Spotlight”; a live performance at Upstream Music Festival which has garnered over 7 million views; and numerous national and international tours and performances. The band’s live connection also carries over into the studio and the band’s compositional approach, as much of the band’s recorded repertoire is written on the spot during soundchecks, on the bandstand, or while in the studio.

    Besides prodigious talent and a rare chemistry, a constant ingredient in DLO3’s success has been manager/den mother Amy Novo, who heads up Novo Productions LLC. Amy is affectionately referred to as “Shortcake” by the band, and has been called “Mafia” by some industry professionals, resulting in the modified nickname, “Shortcake Mafia.” Years ago, Amy would hear Delvon’s fears about being known as the local legend who never went anywhere. Today, through Amy’s tireless work ethic, and Delvon’s bottomless talent, the power couple have taken the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio beyond their wildest dreams. “I used to listen to the old jazz greats and think about their European travels. For years, I thought it would never happen for me, and then Miss Novo made it happen. Without her we would still be in the basement,” Delvon marvels. Amy adds: “I’m not a salesperson—I can only do something I believe in—but Delvon is so talented, and I am passionate about keeping his music alive. I fight for the artists I work with.”

    Visit The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio here:

    https://delvonlamarrorgantrio.com

    Presented by DeFur Voran, THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

    The primary mission of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series is to bring critically acclaimed, national recording artists to perform at Canan Commons, Muncie’s newest outdoor performance venue, located in the heart of Downtown. All concerts are free to the public. Our second mission is to promote the many recreational, artistic, and cultural attractions located along, or in close proximity to, Canan Commons and Muncie’s popular “Three Trails” -- The White River Greenway, The Cardinal Greenway, and The Muncie Arts and Culture Trail. We hope that the combination of outstanding concerts and Muncie’s attractions will provide both local citizens and visitors from throughout the region and state with a full day of fun and music.

    Explore The Trails, Enjoy The Music!

    Please visit our website to learn much more about our 2023 Muncie Three Trails Music Series:

    https://www.munciethreetrails.com

    Tags: non-profit organizations, festivals, music festivals, concerts, free concerts, outdoor concerts, jazz, soul jazz, soul music, electronic organ, downtown, ball state university, muncie arts and culture council, all-ages concerts, outdoor events, downtown, beer garden, muncie three trails, drinks, parks, nightlife, community development, community enhancement projects, muncie parks department
    Source: https://fb.me/e/BEb1ilpE
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/7322
    Author: Miss Moth

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  • 38th Infantry Division Band Concert 8pm @ Canan Commons Park 600 S Walnut Street, Muncie IN 47305
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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

     

    38TH INFANTRY DIVISION TO PERFORM ON JUNE 27, 2024

     

    INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA [June 20, 2023] – The 38th Infantry Division Band will perform at Canan Commons in Muncie, IN on June 27 at 8:00 p.m. The 38th ID Band is a component of the Indiana Army National Guard and is the only military band stationed in Indiana. It is comprised of citizen-soldiers and headquartered in Indianapolis, and is noted for its performances in ceremonies, concerts, and parades in both military and civic capacities throughout the state. The 38th ID Band is one of the most requested units in the Indiana National Guard.

     

    Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Palumbo, Commander of the 38th Infantry Division Band, says “we are honored to have been invited to perform in at Canan Commons and we look forward to putting on an outstanding performance.” CW4 Palumbo, a local Muncie resident, is marking his 42nd year with the Band during this tour.

     

    The 38th ID Band is a versatile organization that performs a wide variety of music including marches, traditional, and patriotic selections, as well as jazz and popular musical styles. Notable performances for the Band have included appearances with country artists Winona Judd and Josh Turner, halftime entertainment for the Indianapolis Colts, spotlight events with the Indianapolis 500 Festival, and performances for political dignitaries at the state and national level.

     

    The 38th Infantry Division Band is comprised of several performing components including the Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, Brass Quintet, and Big Jazz Band, These music performance teams are in high demand throughout the year, and all will be featured on this concert tour.

     

    Additional performances will be held on June 25 in Anderson, June 26 in Richmond, June 28 in Hartford City, and June 29 in New Castle.

     

    Please contact SFC Angela Seeley at (317) 247-3300 x85376 or at angela.j.seeley.mil@army.mil to learn more about the Band or to schedule an audition or a performance.

    Tags: concerts, free concerts, outdoor concerts, pop music, jazz, all-ages concerts, veterans, family events, seniors
    Source: CW4 Patrick Palumbo
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/8624
    Author: Anonymous

Jul 4, 2024

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