Category: Music

Classmate Jackie (Dague) Nicholson has shared the photos and videos she took at the Herons’ 2023 Holiday Concert. Enjoy!

Jackie (Dague) Nicholson let us know that Paul will be appearing with the Great Bluegrass Herons and other musical friends in two concerts this holiday season. Please see the posters below for details.

Folks,

Our classmate Paul Roberts plays banjo with the Burlington Street Bluegrass Band. Classmate Jackie (Dague) Nicholson wants us to know that Paul and the Band will be opening for the Del McCoury Band at the Englert Theater on November 8.

Here is the announcement, sent out by the Burlington Street Bluegrass Band.

There is no bluegrass at the Wildwood next Wednesday, as the The Burlington Street Bluegrass Band will be opening for the Del McCoury Band at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City, 7:30 PM on Wednesday, November 8th.  Del McCoury has been a giant in bluegrass music for six decades.  Del and his band have been awarded nine International Bluegrass Music Association Entertainer of the Year trophies, two Grammy awards and enjoy membership in the legendary Grand Ole Opry.  You can learn more about the Del McCoury Band and purchase tickets here:https://ci.ovationtix.com/36399/performance/11370721Never fear, the BSBB will be back at the Wildwood on November 22nd and again for two more shows in December – 12/6 and 12/20.  Til then, we hope to see you at the Englert!“I consider myself traditional at heart, but I don’t have any boundaries. I’m just a guy that likes to sing and play music. Whatever strikes me to do I’ll do it. Without wrecking things.”

Del McCoury

Carter Family song – June Carter Cash, Mother Mabel Carter

Autoharp handcrafted by Ken Ellis of Whippoorwill Acoustics. Ken is a retired physicist and now a luthier.

The words to this song has provided me with much comfort over the years, especially during the pandemic.