Sublette County Fair Shows

Our first fair of the year just so happens to be right around the corner and over the hill from us in Sublette County.  Cal and Teddy will be on the free stage along with other great local talent.  I love that Wyoming is so rich in natural resources :-)  We hope you'll take a drive where the sun shines hotter, the wind blows harder and just about every thing is just . . . better.  Both Cal and I will be in possession of the fruits of our labors the last 12 months.  One is for sale and one is very much not (although you may wish).  For the fair schedule please click on over to the Sublette County Fair website and under the schedule our show dates are available for viewing along with all the other great entertainment to keep you occupied on a beautiful summer day at the fair in Wyoming. 

http://www.sublettecountyfair.com/attractions.html

www.sublettecountyfair.com

Summer Songs

This is a little video we actually took last summer of us working up one of Cal's new songs.  It's going to be on the new album we're working on right now expected to be out this summer.  I was glad we captured some of our process it'll be fun to compare the album version to this very raw version. 

(no auto tune was used or abused in the making of this video (-: ) 

Summer's Comin'

I swear it's true, some day all this snow will turn to green grasses and flowers and The Linford Band will be pickin' and grinnin' again.  No gigs this spring due to some other exciting things in the works, but we're giving a little heads up as to some shows we're looking forward to come summer.  Concrete times and dates to come;

Sublette County Fair
Lincoln County Fair
Utah State Fair
Bear Lake County Fair
Alpine Fly In

and of course the occasional Relief Society/Ward Party/Wedding/Funeral/Family Reunion.  Can't wait to see you all out and about without your pacs and cover overalls on :-) 

The Christmas CD is Here!

Voices (the post I forgot)

In our line of work, so much depends on our voices.  Sure, we need guitars, sound equipment, a truck to haul it with, understanding and supportive families, but the whole thing hinges on something as unique as a thumbprint.  It's the Voice.  Tonight I sat at the horse pulls at the fair and listened to the voice over the loud speaker that finally gave me that feeling I've been missing for years.  In our own running from job to job, washing horses and visiting with friends, I'd lost that "IT'S THE FAIR!" feeling over the years.  I figured it had just faded with time, that I'd forgotten how to tap into the magic . . . . but tonight, it hit me as a sound wave across the arena and made tears spring up in my eyes.  It was my Daddy's voice.  As unique as his thumb print, a part of my own DNA.  To me, the feeling of the fair rides along on the sound wave of my Dad's voice announcing rodeos, and horse pulls and dog shows and auctions.  So, I just sat and soaked it in.  The setting sun, the smell of horses and burgers and cigarettes and the sound of my Daddy's voice and it all finally felt right. 

My Dad and My Boy

 

Winter Songs

December brings short days and long hours in the studio for Cal and Ted.  We're working to finish the two new albums in the works.  Fingers crossed we will have the Christmas album ready by the 25th . . . . . but I suppose if not this year we'll be ahead of the game for next years gifts. 

 

 

Christmas Concert

The Christmas Concert was a success!  We appreciate everyone and all their hard work.  Performing is never just some musicians getting up on stage and singing a few songs.  We had LOTS of help along the way to make it all come together . . . . . Thank You Star Valley for always supporting us.  We love you dearly! 

Radio Interview Tomorrow

Bright and early, 7:00am-ish Cal and Ted will be doing an interview on Star Valley Sunrise.  Now you've been warned you can tune in . . . . or not ;-)  We'll be talking about the Christmas Concert coming up Nov. 30th and the albums that we've been working on.  We sure appreciate the support from our local businesses like Star Valley's KRSV radio. 

RMAF Casper Wyoming

 This year, for the first time since I was 16 years old, I went to the Rocky Mountain Association of Fairs Convention as a guest instead of an entertainer.  It was enlightening to be on the other side of the great divide between performers and fair buyers.  I loved being able to visit friends and enjoy being "hosted" by them and see all their talents.  I hated that I couldn't hire all of them myself and bring them to our beautiful valley this year for my personal entertainment :-)  If wishes were fishes.  Anyway, we had a gorgeous drive, both ways despite the wind and weather that literally blew us home.  I have to say I felt so loved and welcomed and supported this year and it was so appreciated.  We love our RMAF family. 

 These photos are from Star Valley to Casper, mostly up Togwotee and on to Dubois. 

 We found a herd of Big Horn Sheep in Dubois and I was wishing for a long lens camera. 

 This ornery looking fellow didn't move when we stopped on the side of the road to get a good shot, again, lesson to me, bring the good camera next time. 

 This year there were some awesome new unusual entertainers.  Intricate balloon art anyone? 

 We love these dear friends.  Once a year is not enough. 

On the way home we ran across a Christmas tree in the wilderness, which is a perfect reminder of what Cal and Me are working on right now.  A new Christmas album and the Christmas with the Linfords concert November 30th. 

November 30th Christmas Concert

We DO support the Star Valley Arts Council and this year they invited The Linford Band to be a part of the Christmas Concert after the Parade of Lights.  We have been practicing up all the Christmas songs, so fear not Rosie and Nancy, there will be some of your favorites at the concert this year.  This will be my first hometown Christmas Concert in 9 years and I'm so excited to share this with our kids for the first time.  We hope you'll get your tickets and support the local arts.  We'll be there, with bells on. . . . o.k., maybe not bells ;-)  Also, if you like the Star Valley Arts Council on face book you have a chance to win FREE tickets!  Free is always good!