Peaceful Bend Americana Music Fest

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Comment by Dave Anderson on October 22, 2009 at 12:40pm

Bill, Landing Bryan McDowell is a wonderful addition for Peaceful Bend. I saw the entire Mandolin and the entire Flatpick guitar contest this year, and he is a genuine phenom---clean tone and smooth with wonderful timing. You may have noticed that he played a Bob Thompson guitar at Winfield, and there is a very nice story about Bob's encouragement and help with Bryan's quest. Is he appearing solo or bringing his entire band?

Comment by Wil Maring on October 22, 2009 at 9:33am

I was sorry to have missed Bryan's performances at Winfield while we were playing there... I don't know where I was... but he will be a shining star hard to ignore pretty soon. There are just a few so talented... I am blessed to be able to play with one of those kinds of people.

Comment by Bill Startz on October 22, 2009 at 9:08am

We now have the 2009 Winfield Flatpicking, mandolinin, fiddlin champ on board as well.
Bryan McDowell is the first 3 instrument in 1 year winner ever, and will be a great addition to the weekend.!

Comment by Bill Startz on July 20, 2009 at 4:45pm

May 20/23rd

Comment by Phil Burt on July 20, 2009 at 4:41pm

Bill,
Any new thoughts on next year yet .... also do you have a date in mind? I'm going to be doing a juggling act and sure hope that this all works out ..... My niece will be graduating from University of Indiana and there may be another wedding near the Peaceful Bend time. I'm keeping my fingers crossed all of the time.
phil

Comment by Bill Startz on June 7, 2009 at 2:00pm

Here is An Album of pictures.. Taken by John C.

Comment by Paige Anderson on May 24, 2009 at 12:37pm

This looks like a fun fest, would love to go someday!

Comment by Bill Startz on May 23, 2009 at 2:57pm

ohh,, and If any one that attended the fest knows of anyone getting home with a pair of tri focals , instead of silver framed reading glasses please send me an email off list ..

Comment by Bill Startz on May 23, 2009 at 10:17am

Phil Burts great pictures from the weekend.. Thanks PHIL !!!

Comment by Jim Williams on May 20, 2009 at 10:45am

Just wanted to tell everybody what a fun time it was at "The Bend" and I cant wait for next year!!! this is a top notch production with the very best talent in the country, and some of the best food I have had in a long time.... by far the ribs were the very best ever!!! great pickers, great jams, great wine.... what more could you ask for!!!!

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