Playing a Piece of History

Sunday night my Mom brought her Uncle Ern's Gibson guitar over for us to play.  We had heard about this guitar for years and never seen it so it felt like Christmas morning to play it.  The sound was seriously amazing.  We were literally playing a piece of history.  We played "You Are My Sunshine" for my Mum because it's one of the songs she remembers Uncle Ern playing on this very guitar. 

Awesome Guy From West Jordan!

The Entertainment Director at Utah State Fair forwarded this letter to me.  It just made my day!  So, thank you awesome guy from West Jordan for taking the time to put it in writing!  (names have been changed because the internet can be sketchy sometimes, although we, of course are not) 

(Utah State Fair),
 
Please forward this to the entertainment selection committee:
 
My Wife and I thought The Linfords on the Gazebo Stage were the best act in the Fair (and we saw some good acts)!  Their delightful singing and guitar skills were a big surprise.  Please bring The Linfords back again.
 
And thanks for a fun-filled day!
 
(Awesome Guy From)
West Jordan 

 

A Little Willie

 

Last Fair of 2013

Cal and Ted are going to take a little respite from our "real jobs" cutting meat and do what we really love for one last fair.  We'll be at the Utah State Fair Park in Salt Lake City, UT, one day only so we hope to see all our friends and family out there.  Last year was awesome and it was so fun to see all of you.   Below is the gigantic post from the Utah State Fair website with the details of the day. 

You don't want to miss out on your last chance at a moment like this! 

Utah State Fair Schedule ~ Monday, Sept. 9

Monday, September 9 Family Value Day ~ Compliments of 2 News Child & Youth, 12 and Under . . . . FREE Adults, ages 13+ . . . . $7.00 Purchase one All-You-Can-Ride Carnival Wristband at regular price and receive a second wristband FREE ALL DAY Agriculture, Horticulture & Floriculture Exhibits (Agriculture Bldg) "Be Ready Utah" Display (South of Grand Bldg) Clowns, Magicians, Jugglers and Strolling Acts Commercial Exhibits Cooking Demonstrations (Zion Bldg) County Booth Displays (Heritage Bldg) Creative Art Exhibits (Promontory Hall) Dairy Council of Utah Ice Cream Festival (Specialty Tent - begins at 3:00 pm) Dairy Farmers of Utah Butter Cow Sculpture (Promontory Hall) Demo - Origami - Ginger Brakke - 5:00-8:00 pm (Creative Arts/Promontory Hall) Demos - Bobbin Lace, Embroidery, Hand Spinning, Tatting (Home Arts/Zion Bldg) Fine Art Exhibits (Bonneville Bldg) Floriculture Exhibits (Heritage Bldg) Giant Yellow Slide (West end of Fairpark) Home Art Exhibits (Zion Bldg) Little Hands on the Farm - open until 8:00 pm (West of Arena) Mighty Thomas Carnival Photography Exhibits (Grand Bldg - Upstairs) Ranch Sorting Competition (Arena) Utah's Own Food Court (North Food Court) Wildlife Building - fishing pond open 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wizards Challenge Exhibit (Pioneer Bldg) Working Artists - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm - Ian Ramsey, watercolor / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Al Rounds, watercolor (Fine Arts/Bonneville Bldg) MORNING   10:00 am Christopher Fair - Magic With A Flair (Walk Around ) 10:30 am Great American Duck Race (South of Grand Building)   4-H Demo (South Plaza Stage)   Eric Haines - One Man Band (Walk Around) 11:00 am Judging - Dairy Cattle, Holstein/Jersey/Other Recognized Breeds (Showring)   Karen Quest - Strolling Stilt Character (Walk Around) 11:30 am Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show (East Lawn)   Tiny the Clown (Walk Around Entertainment) AFTERNOON
12:00 pm	Randy Cabral (Gazebo Stage)
	The Bubble Show (Walk Around Entertainment)
12:30 pm	GT Coop - Golden Oldies (South Plaza Stage)
1:00 pm	Freddy Fusion Science Magic Show (Gazebo Stage)
	PORK Demo (Zion Building)
1:30 pm	Great American Duck Race (South of Grand Building)
2:00 pm	The Linfords (Gazebo Stage)
	Justin Carter - pop music (South Plaza Stage)
	Goat Milk Ice Cream Demo (Zion Building)
	The Bubble Show (Walk Around Entertainment)
3:00 pm	Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show (East Lawn)
	Michelle O'Connell Studios - vocal students (South Plaza)
	Richards Round Up Barbeque Sauce Demo (Zion Building)
	Karen Quest - Strolling Stilt Character (Walk Around)
	Bobber the Clown (Walk Around Entertainment)
3:30 pm	Randy Cabral (Gazebo Stage)
	Great American Duck Race (South of Grand Building)
4:00 pm	Eric Haines - One Man Band (Walk Around)
	Judging - Sheep, Columbia (Showring)
	Mama Africa Demo (Zion Building)
4:30 pm	Freddy Fusion Science Magic Show (Gazebo Stage)
5:00 pm	Judging - Sheep, Rambouillet (Showring)
5:30 pm	The Linfords (Gazebo Stage)
	Great American Duck Races (South of Grand Building)
	The Bubble Show (Walk Around Entertainment)
EVENING
6:00 pm	Judging - Sheep, Corriedale (Showring)
	Keebler Cracker Stacking Family Fun Contest - registration (South Plaza Stage)
6:30 pm	Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show (East Lawn)
	Keebler Cracker Stacking Family Fun Contest (South Plaza Stage)
	Sammy T Clown (Walk Around Entertainment)
7:00 pm	Judging - Sheep, Other Recognized Wool Breeds (Showring)
	Karen Quest - Strolling Stilt Character (Walk Around)
	Randy Cabral (Gazebo Stage)
7:30 pm	BRIDGIT MENDLER / youth/pop - $27 day of show, reserved seats (Grandstand)
	Slim Chance & His Psychobilly Playboys - western rock music (South Plaza Stage)
	Great American Duck Race (South of Grand Building)
	Eric Haines - One Man Band (Walk Around)
8:00 pm	Freddy Fusion Science Magic Show (Gazebo Stage)
9:00 pm	The Linfords (Gazebo Stage)
	Jackwagon! - rock music (South Plaza Stage)

Martin D-17 Mahogany

Sometimes, just like with horses, the "Right" guitar finds you.  The Martin D-17 Mahogany happens to be that guitar for me.  I love the way it looks, sounds, feels . . . . It made the journey from Montana to Wyoming just in time for the fair and has been a joy to get to know.  I had it set up with a little lighter action and strings at Music Villa before they shipped it out to me.  It has a warm, softer sound, not very punchy, which I don't need but I think I'll go one gauge heavier on the strings next time I change them to get a little more depth on the high end.  I love it.  I truly do.  I'll post some video of us playing with it later this fall.  I'm excited to hear how it records.   

 

If You Give a Kid a Camera

That kid will take pictures of the band.  Good thing he did, it's our only proof that we were there :-)  We had a great time at the fair, our next show is a wedding, so if you're invited, we are too and will see you there.  Then the Utah State Fair is coming up for Me and Cal, September 9th.

 

 Cal ~ Lead Guitar and Vocals

 

 Stephanie ~ Bass and Vocals

 

 

Dave ~ Drums

 

 

 Teddy ~ Rhythm Guitar and Vocals

 

 

*CORRECTION*

Listening to Charlie Jenkins it dawned on me that I made a mistake in my last post about his involvement in The Voice.  It was actually "Nashville Star".  My apologies guys!  Great show tonight. 

Street Dance Thursday

Now that I've had my share of great musicians, friends and even a Knight in Shining Armor or two it's time to get back to playing.  Thursday night the Lincoln County Fair is hosting a street dance in the Civic Center Parking lot.  Admission is free, it's open to all public and we'll be raffling off some great prizes.  The Linford Band is playing along with Charlie Jenkins, yet another musician from the reality show THE VOICE.  Don't miss it!  (And don't forget the free entertainment under the Big Top all week!) 

Concert Night!

 What a fun Fair we're having so far and it's only Monday!  Tonight was the concert in the arena and a great band from Utah, LOKALGROWN, opened for Gwen Sebastian.  It's such a small world and three of the band members are friends of mine.  I was so excited to see my beautiful friend Dawn perform.  We go way back (Sun Valley Carolers, early 2000's, many hours spent in the sauna on the slopes and singing . . . . . love her guts!)  Windstorm/Rain/Dustbowl weather be danged, the show must go on, and it did!

 

After Lokalgrown, my boy was stoked to have won a raffle item and we'll be going out for pizza as a family thanks to his big win;-)

 

The concert was awesome.  Gwen's Band was fantastic and were such nice people.  I loved this photo of my boy and Gwen the most.  She took time to meet every single person and autograph their items and take pictures.  What a fun end to a long day at the Lincoln County Fair.