Starting May 15th, every Friday night, there is a free concert in the Clovis Veteran’s Memorial Park, behind the Memorial Building and Senior Center at 5th and Hughes east of Old Town Clovis. Music from great local bands who volunteer their time and talent to the bluegrass fans, come out and support the musicians with your enthusiasm, applause and generous tips. There’s no pay involved for them, they do it for the love of the music, so let’s make sure they know they’re appreciated! Here is the current schedule.
May 15, 2009 Grasskickers from Fresno
May 22, 2009 Morgan Canyon Band from Fresno – Memorial Day Weekend
May 29, 2009 Grass Less Traveled from Visalia
June 5, 2009 Bluegrass Conspiracy from Turlock
June 12, 2009 The Dalton Mountain Gang from Fresno
June 19, 2009 Father’s Day Festival in Grass Valley – No concert
More dates will be announced soon.
These concerts are a great way to get to know local bluegrass bands, and to appreciate a truly “traditional” American music. Reviews of concerts, along with artist profiles, will come as the summer progresses.
Eric Hendey is the founder of the Fresno Youth Folklore Society. His connections to the folk world are numerous, especially in the area of traditional music. Eric can commonly be found playing his banjo at the Public House on Tuesday nights. After meeting Fresno legend Kenny Hall, he has also broadened his horizons to include Old-Time music (he plays Classical and Jazz as well, on guitar and bass). Eric is devoted to the diffusion of our homegrown, Fresno arts and culture, and he works hard to promote it. Eric is a senior at University High School. 
