FARM
Folk Alliance Region Midwest
Correction
Bugs even get into Folk Music. The current issue of the QuarterNotes mistakenly cited Northbrook as the location for the 2010 FARM gathering. In fact,the October FARM gathering will be in Bolingbrook. For more details go to www.farmfolk.org

PRFMS
2010 Campout
Friday, August 6 thru
Sunday, August 8
The Plank Road Folk Music Society will hold it's 2010 Campout at beautiful Shabonna Lake State Recreation area on Friday August 6th to Sunday August 8th. This is a great chance for some great camaraderie and seranade nature and friends. Make your reservations soon.
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A BIG thank you to the volunteers at the Sing Out! Fundraiser on June 6, 2010:
The fundraiser was a great success, due to the many volunteers. Thanks to everybody who pitched in.

Sandy Andina, Bob Cordova, Denise Davis, Regina Fain, Jim Gill, Sue Gill:  publicity, ticket sales, donation of poster, Jeanne Halama, Vicki Ingle:  artist arrangements, event coordinator, Chris Kuhn, Cheryl Joyal, Ron Leaneagh, Dean Milano, Ann Strang and Ralph Murray, Ann and Jim Polaski, Tricia Rush, Jen Shilt:  graphic design fundraiser ads/poster, Charley Smart: web development, Norm Siegel, Carol and Fred Spanuello, Debbie and Randy Styka, Paul Zimmerman.

Co-Sponsors
Dave Humphreys,  Two Way Street Coffee House, venue host, artist arrangements
Plank Road Folk Music Society
Sue Kessell, WNUR
Lilli Kuzma, WDCB and Folk Festival
Maurice Smeets, Studio A Recording and Sound
Juel Ulven:  Fox Valley Folklore Society consulting, artist arrangements
Rich Warren:  WFMT taped appeal for Sing Out! magazine.

Artists: 
Sons of the Never Wrong (Sue Demel, Deborah Lader, Bruce Roper)
 Erik Noden and Joe Filisko
Ella Gill
Anne Hills

Our apologies if you volunteered and your name was not included!

The Plank Road Folk Music Society is dedicated to fostering and promoting traditional and contemporary folk music and dance.

The Plank Road Folk Music Society is a "hands-on" organization. Members are involved in sing-arounds, open mikes, dances, workshops and other events to sing, play, dance and listen to the music that connects us all. Young, old, experienced and beginning musicians share in the common experience.

Sing-arounds and bluegrass jams are favorite events where we sing and play traditional folk and contemporary acoustic music. Bring your instrument, or just come and sing or listen. All levels of experience are welcome.

Barn dances, with music provided by our own "All Volunteer String Band," bring folks together to play, dance and listen. Reels, squares, line dances and waltzes provide fun for the whole family.

Plank Road members are active at festivals and present concerts and other events showcasing a wide range of acoustic music. Our members also offer their experience and skills in helping community organizations present a variety of musical events.

Our newsletter, Quarter Notes, is highly regarded in the folk community. Published quarterly, Quarter Notes brings members news and reports of upcoming events and festivals, articles on performing artists, discussions of musical techniques, and a wealth of other information. Quarter Notes is available by mail and on line.

Traditional folk music helps us discover a connection with our roots by bringing to life a song or tune that has been sung and played for 100 years or more. Contemporary folk music by the likes of Pete Seeger, Tom Paxton, the Berrymans, Mark Dvorak and many others offers a way to share and document the times of our lives. As we preserve our musical heritage we build continuity with the future. Please join us to enjoy the music and keep our heritage alive.

For details on how to join us and share the fun, click here.

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