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To encourage, promote, and showcase bluegrass music in Central Alberta

Lonesome River Band February 28, Festival Hall

The Waskasoo Bluegrass Music Society is proud to present 4-time International Bluegrass Music Association Banjo Player of the Year, Sammy Shelor leading his legendary bluegrass outfit The Lonesome River Band February 28. Waskasoo Bluegrass continues their tradition of presenting only the finest bluegrass talent with this explosive contemporary bluegrass group.

The Waskasoo Bluegrass Music Society is pleased to present The Lonesome River Band in concert at the Festival Hall (4214 58 St., Red Deer) on February 28 at 7:00. Everyone is invited to experience bluegrass performed at its highest level when this incredible group brings their distinctive bluegrass sound and performance to Central Alberta.

It takes a lot ambition for a band to stay together for twenty years, but the award-winning Lonesome River Band continues to amaze their loyal fans every step of the way. Sammy Shelor has put together a wealth of talent in Lonesome River Band - all the while keeping that distinctive LRB sound. With two strong lead vocalists, Andy Ball (mandolin) and Brandon Rickman (rhythm guitar), along with Mike Anglin on bass and Mike Hartgrove on fiddle, the group continues their reputation of one of most respected names in bluegrass music.

Concert tickets are only $25. Children under 16 admitted free to the concert when accompanied by an adult, and tickets are available at all the usual Waskasoo Bluegrass outlets: Red Deer Book Exchange, Parkland Mall service desk, 53rd Street Music and the Key Hole; in Innisfail, Jackson’s Pharmasave; in Lacombe, Popow’s Auto Body; in Rocky Mountain House, Novel Ideas; and in Olds at Dee J’s Music World & Bookstore or from Ed at (403) 556-2616. For additional ticket information, please call Gale at (403) 347- 1363.

This is the third concert of the tenth bluegrass concert season presented by the WBMS. Additional concerts coming this season include Special Consensus (March 21, 2010) and Four Chords of Wood (April 23, 2010).