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DESERT PEARL—Saturday April 27th, 2013

There’s nothing like live music on a Saturday night!!

You are invited to enjoy the unique music of Lubbock’s own Desert Pearl on Saturday April 27th, 2013 @ 7:30 pm.

Admission-$10.00 at the door

           Desert Pearl is a seven piece band that performs original music along with a variety of bluegrass, folk, and country. British born Joe Gillis, the founder of the group, has performed with groups such as the Prairie Heirs of the Palo Duro, a traditional cowboy band that toured Germany in 1998, The String Technicians who were on the Texas Commission For the Arts Touring Roster, and as a solo singer/songwriter with two recording projects, “Moon Over the Palo Duro”, and” Lost Angel Diner”. All these musical influences are infused with the sounds and talents of the members of Desert Pearl.

Juli Handley sings lead and harmony and also plays guitar, piano, and hand percussion. Two sixteen year olds, Patrick Herzog on guitar and mandolin and Clarisa Ham on violin and vocals are two of Lubbock’s finest young musicians.

Amy Carroll, an original member of the group, sings lead and harmony with her crisp, clear voice, Darryl Lemons supports the groups sound with his steady bass runs and Justin Handley is a master of effects on his electric guitar. You will also enjoy the old time fiddle sounds of special guest Jim Bob Clary of Idalou.

 Desert Pearl has performed at venues that include The Gem Theater in Claude, The Home Mercantile in Nazareth, The Grill on Rt 66, in Groom, Lubbock Arts Festival, 4th on Broadway, and the Apple Butter Festival. With one recording project under their belt, “Psalm 33″, a new all original CD is on tap for this year.

Guitars and Prime Rib House Concert and Dinner December 23rd, 2012–6pm to 10pm

It’s Sunday night the 23rd of December.  Family and friends are gathering for Christmas and lots of food has been made for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  “I’m starving.  Let’s go out and get something to eat and then go somewhere” one slow thinker said.

“Don’t worry it’s all taken care of” said the deep thinker.  “What do you mean?” said the slow thinker.   The deep thinker said, “We’re all going over to Uncle Bill’s Music Barn at 6pm for a fabulous dinner and some great music.”  The slow thinker’s thoughts got even slower but he was able to say, “What fabulous dinner and great music are you talking about?”

The deep thinker took a deep breath and said,  “We have reservations at Uncle Bills for a catered dinner serving Prime rib, Chicken breast, and Portobello mushrooms; with salad, roasted potatoes, green beans, and desert, coffee and tea (BYOB)!   There will also be three musicians playing who were awarded prizes at the West Texas Folk Festival: Phlip Coggins, the Best Performer; Daniel Fluitt, the Best Songwriter; and Charlie Stout, the Best Entertainer.  This will be the premier event of the weekend before Christmas.”   The slow thinker asked “How many seats did you reserve?”  The deep thinker said, “I reserved a table for six at $25.00 a head.”  “Wow” said the slow thinker.

That’s right folks, we’re opening up for one night to feature the contest winners for your enjoyment and it’s only $25 per person to cover the food.  It will be a catered, sit down dinner with a concert attached.

For reservations email Unclebillslbk@hotmail.com or call Silas at 806-535-6290.

Orrin Star, February 25 & 26

Orrin Star is an award-winning guitar & mandolin player recognized as a top bluegrass instructor. A National Flatpicking Champion, he is the author of Hot Licks for Bluegrass Guitar and a columnist for Flatpicking Guitar magazine.

Orrin Star combines hot picking, cool singing, and good humor. Described as “Arlo Guthrie meets Doc Watson,” he has appeared on A Prairie Home Companion and boasts a repertoire ranging from bluegrass standards to little-known folk gems, Celtic fiddle tunes, and fingerstyle blues.

Orrin Star house concert: Doors open 7:00 p.m. $15. Refreshments available.

Orrin Star workshops: Sunday, February 26

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
An Intro to Norman Blake’s Guitar Style

You can find more information on Orrin Star at his website, www.orrinstar.com. You can find more information about Norman Blake at his Wikipedia entry.