If you are anywhere near Austin, MN please come and attend the benefit show.
We start at 8:30PM at the Austin Eagles Club. Silent auction and activities all day.

Here’s a link to the flyer:http://www.eagles703.org/Uthke_fundraiser_flyer4.pdf

Join us in Minneapolis on Friday, January 13th when we headline the Cash Only XII event.

Then help us put Pine Island, MN on the map with a hometown concert on Saturday Night January 14th.

Details on the shows page!

Next Showcase is Wednesday, January 18th – 7:30PM
“Songwriter’s In The Round”
Hayward Williams/Dan Israel/Bethany Larson/Brandon Sampson

Buy Tickets at www.rochestercivictheatre.org or call 507-282-8481

Order the NEW CD “Guaranteed Cash” from our store:

Click on any of the cities below to get ticket information:
August 19 – Kasson, MN
August 20 – Rochester, MN – Americana Showcase Fall Series Kick Off Concert! SOLD OUT
August 21 – Melrose, MN
August 25 – MN State Fair Leinie Lodge Bandshell
August 25 – New Ulm, MN
August 26 – MN State Fair Leinie Lodge Bandshell
August 26 – Wabasha, MN
August 27 – Austin, MN
August 28 – Cannon Falls, MN

Bob Wootton, “the man behind the man in black,” played lead guitar for Johhny Cash from 1968-1998. His first album recorded and released with Cash in 1969 was “live at San Quentin”. Listen closely and you’ll hear one of the inmates yell “Where’s Luther, Johnny?” Cash explains that Luther Perkins had passed away a few months before, and that a new guitar player had joined the group. That man was Bob Wootton.

Wootton was part of the original “Tennessee Three.” During his 30 years with Johnny Cash, he played famous concerts at Madison Square Garden and The Houston Astrodome. The tour included other country legends: Carl Perkins, The Statlers, and the Carter family. Wootton appeared with Cash at prisons and the White House, he played on Austin City Limits, and before the Queen of England. He played through the group’s last public tour in 1998. Few people know Johnny Cash and his music as closely as Wootton does.

After swearing to never play music again, Wootton had a change of heart in January 2004. He agreed to play a weekend long Johnny Cash tribute in Minneapolis, MN. Needless to say both shows sold out. Wootton has been making regular appearances ever since with his Minneapolis-based band Six Mile Grove, who also serve as his opening act. Six Mile Grove has been a name to know on the Midwest music scene for the past 10 years, and their energetic style compliments Wootton’s laid back stage presence. Their brand of ballads and story-driven songs pays tribute to the simplicity and genius of Johnny Cash. Jack Sparks, of the Minneapolis City Pages comments: “[Wootton] own[s] the stage like a pro… authenticity rocks.”

Click Here For a Preview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02Rh-n0sooM

AUSTIN, MINN. — KSMQ Public Television, in partnership with KMSU Public Radio will be presenting an Americana Music Showcase recorded live at the Paramount Theatre in Austin. The concert will air Thursday, May 12th, 2011 at 8:00PM.

The Concert will be re-broadcast on the following dates:
May 16th 8PM
May 18th 12 Noon
May 20th 12 Noon
May 26th 9PM

To Order a DVD of the Concert please email: brandon@sixmilegrove.com

Americana music is a moving, influential flavor combining the blue collar sweat of rock and roll and the humble grit of honky tonk. Six Mile Grove yields the energy of American rock and the simplicity of classic country music, delivered with pure farm boy charm.
Six Mile Grove was founded in 1997 in Lyle, MN by brothers Brandon and Brian Sampson, Barry Nelson and Dezi Wallace. Dana Cooper of Nashville, Tennessee has been performing bluegrass music since 1973. Experience the music that provides the credibility of a life lived with genuine hillbilly passion.

Funding for this concert is provided in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
KSMQ Public Media, Inc., is based in Austin, Minnesota, and serves the surrounding areas of Austin, Albert Lea, Rochester, Mason City, Mankato, Winona, and other communities throughout Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa. KSMQ tells the stories of our region in order to honor the past, engage with the present, and inspire the future.

KMSU-FM, Mankato and KMSK-FM, Austin are licensed to Minnesota State University, Mankato. KMSU is a proud member of Ampers – Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities.

Contact Information:
Danica Olson – KSMQ Communications/PR Coordinator
(507) 433-0638 | dolson@ksmq.org

Visit The Loring Theater (Formerly The Music Box Theatre):
http://www.loringtheater.com/Loring_Theater/Home.html
Buy Advance Tickets for $13.00 Here: https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=16c9dacfd4db4e3874b8f28900c82032

“I met this band last summer at a small music festival. Their music immediately painted pictures in my imagination and captured my heart. Especially this song, “Steel Mule” written by Lead Singer/songwriter Brandon Sampson, about his 87-year old grandfather who is still an active farmer. After convincing Brandon to allow me to illustrate the song, I spent a day with his grandfather during harvest. This video is the product of that day. Wonderful man, wonderful song.” -DD

Watch the “Steel Mule” Video on You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odzOf4mQsck

There are a couple ways to get your hands on a copy of the “Sampler”:

1: Call KMSU Radio in Mankato this week and give your support!
Any donation of $25.00 or more earns that listener/supporter a copy of “The Americana Showcase Sampler” CD It’s easy to give: Call the station at 389-5678, or toll free at 800-456-7810. Online gifts are as easy as going to http://www.kmsu.org/ and clicking on “Donate to KMSU”

2: Call the Rochester Civic Theatre at 507-282-8481 and purchase a 3 show Season Pass to The Americana Showcase Concert Series going on now through Dec 15th. The Season Pass is $45.00 and the CD is FREE. Pick up your copy at the Theatre on October 27th.

Official Website: http://www.americanashowcase.com/

Americana Showcase Fall Series Line Up 2010

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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
Featuring:

Martin Zellar
Ben Weaver
Brandon Sampson
Ben Kyle of Romantica

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Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
Featuring:
Chuck Suchy
Adam Levy and Ashleigh Still
Brandon Sampson and Barry Nelson

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Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Featuring:

Trailer Trash – Trashy Little Xmas Show
Six Mile Grove

**INFORMATION FOR ALL SHOWS**

The Rochester Civic Theatre
www.rochestercivictheatre.org
Doors 6PM. Concert 7:30 PM

$17.50 Advance. $22.00 Door.
$45.oo Season Pass (3 Shows)

Call 507-282-8481 for Tickets!

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Special For Email List Members Only:

During the Month of October, purchase anything from the
Six Mile Grove Store
and we’ll throw in a copy of the Americana Showcase Sampler CD for FREE!

Americana Showcase Sampler Volume One

1. Brown Eyed Boy – Martin Zellar
2. Apollo – Brandon Sampson
3. Going Home –GB Leighton
4. Short and Sweet – Aaron Wessel
5. Dulce Et Decorum Est – Matthew Ryan with Molly Thomas
6. Goin’ Home – The Pines
7.There Ain’t No Honky-Tonks In Nashville Tennessee – Erik Koskinen
8. My Love Loves The Ocean – Sally Barris
9. Lingering Questions – Dan Israel
10. Sticks and Stones – Bethany Larson
11. Enough – Dana Cooper with Six Mile Grove
12. Jesse James – Dana Cooper
13. Making Up For Leaving You – Six Mile Grove
14. Better Word – Adam Levy
15. 10,000 Lakes – Darren Jackson
16. The First Thanksgiving – David Stoddard
17. Gunflint Trail – The Sawtooth Bluegrass Band
18. Mastadon – Charlie Parr

http://www.aster-cafe.com/music.html