| Tallgrass Express: MONTHLY CONCERTS AT THE EMMA Third Saturday of Each Month* *except we'll miss March 19, 2011 due to prior conflict, instead come see the talented"Round Abouts" at the Emma - We guarantee you won't be disappointed! |
In beautiful Cottonwood Falls, the Tallgrass Express String Band will
share their unique brand of "roots music from the Tallgrass Prairie,"
including their own original songs about life in the Kansas Flint Hills, written
by local rancher (and band-member) Annie Wilson.
Their concerts will take you to a world of stunning landscapes, working
cowboys, runaway horses, Indian buffalo hunts, Victorian balls, ranch
romance, and prairie walks among native birds and grasses.
The Emporia Gazette says: "this group is the real deal; their music rises
from the land they love." In addition, Tallgrass Express will share a variety
of entertaining bluegrass, old-time, western, and folk songs that appeal to
all ages. Blended harmonies complement the group's old time style with
wide-ranging instrumental skills on strings: Charlie Laughridge on fiddle,
mandolin, concertina, and harmonica; Loren Ratzloff on banjo, mandolin,
and dobro; Carl Reed on bass and lead guitar; and Annie Wilson on
rhythm guitar. All four members contribute vocals. Also, other regional
guest performers may appear to open the concerts.
Songwriter Annie Wilson says, "We feel incredibly lucky to live among
the splendor and wide open spaces of the tallgrass prairie, and through our
music, we celebrate this land and its people."
Regional expert and author Jim Hoy calls the music of Tallgrass
Express, "Pure poetry...Describes the beauty of the Flint Hills...Words and
music that embody the landscape and bring the tallgrass prairie to life."
There is nowhere better to hear good Flint Hills music than right
in the Flint Hills. Come enjoy and celebrate the beauty of this region with
this fun, talented group at the acclaimed Emma Chase venue at 7:30 p.m.
on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Enjoy a special concert menu at the
Emma Chase Cafe from 5 to 7 pm.
Location
317 Broadway
220 1/2 Broadway
Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
Phone: (620) 273-6020
Web site : http://www.tallgrassexpress.com
E-mail : five_oaks_ranch@yahoo.com
Features : American cuisine, BBQ, Accessible parking/accommodations,
Admission charge
share their unique brand of "roots music from the Tallgrass Prairie,"
including their own original songs about life in the Kansas Flint Hills, written
by local rancher (and band-member) Annie Wilson.
Their concerts will take you to a world of stunning landscapes, working
cowboys, runaway horses, Indian buffalo hunts, Victorian balls, ranch
romance, and prairie walks among native birds and grasses.
The Emporia Gazette says: "this group is the real deal; their music rises
from the land they love." In addition, Tallgrass Express will share a variety
of entertaining bluegrass, old-time, western, and folk songs that appeal to
all ages. Blended harmonies complement the group's old time style with
wide-ranging instrumental skills on strings: Charlie Laughridge on fiddle,
mandolin, concertina, and harmonica; Loren Ratzloff on banjo, mandolin,
and dobro; Carl Reed on bass and lead guitar; and Annie Wilson on
rhythm guitar. All four members contribute vocals. Also, other regional
guest performers may appear to open the concerts.
Songwriter Annie Wilson says, "We feel incredibly lucky to live among
the splendor and wide open spaces of the tallgrass prairie, and through our
music, we celebrate this land and its people."
Regional expert and author Jim Hoy calls the music of Tallgrass
Express, "Pure poetry...Describes the beauty of the Flint Hills...Words and
music that embody the landscape and bring the tallgrass prairie to life."
There is nowhere better to hear good Flint Hills music than right
in the Flint Hills. Come enjoy and celebrate the beauty of this region with
this fun, talented group at the acclaimed Emma Chase venue at 7:30 p.m.
on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Enjoy a special concert menu at the
Emma Chase Cafe from 5 to 7 pm.
Location
317 Broadway
220 1/2 Broadway
Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
Phone: (620) 273-6020
Web site : http://www.tallgrassexpress.com
E-mail : five_oaks_ranch@yahoo.com
Features : American cuisine, BBQ, Accessible parking/accommodations,
Admission charge
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm.
Place: INDOORS: Emma Chase Music Hall,
220 1/2 Broadway, Cottonwood Falls.
This is a lovely native stone building with
hard wood floors and limestone interior walls.
Interesting antiques, local art and crafts, and
colorful quilts decorate this classic hall.
OR OUTDOORS: Weather permitting.
In warmer months, concert will be outdoors
in front of the Emma Chase Cafe
317 Broadway St, Cottonwood Falls.
This setting has a beautiful view of the
Chase County Courthouse. If you can,
bring a lawn chair, but we have extra chairs, too.
It just doesn't get more classic Americana than this.
Concert Tickets: $8.00
If you want to take home a Tallgrass Express CD - take
advantage of the Special Concert Price: only $10 (33% off!)
Place: INDOORS: Emma Chase Music Hall,
220 1/2 Broadway, Cottonwood Falls.
This is a lovely native stone building with
hard wood floors and limestone interior walls.
Interesting antiques, local art and crafts, and
colorful quilts decorate this classic hall.
OR OUTDOORS: Weather permitting.
In warmer months, concert will be outdoors
in front of the Emma Chase Cafe
317 Broadway St, Cottonwood Falls.
This setting has a beautiful view of the
Chase County Courthouse. If you can,
bring a lawn chair, but we have extra chairs, too.
It just doesn't get more classic Americana than this.
Concert Tickets: $8.00
If you want to take home a Tallgrass Express CD - take
advantage of the Special Concert Price: only $10 (33% off!)
| Make it an Evening! Before the concert, enjoy a meal at the Emma! From 5 to 7 p.m. each concert evening the Emma Chase Cafe at 319 Broadway will serve a special Prairie BBQ Dinner. For reservations (please) or questions: Call 620-273-6020 or email: prairie-made@sbcglobal.net. BBQ Dinner: $10.00 The Emma Chase Cafe is able to accommodate large groups by arrangement. |
| There is nowhere better to hear good Flint Hills music than right in the Flint Hills! --Sue Smith |
| Description from Kansas Travel & Tourism Guide: TALLGRASS EXPRESS String Band Original music of the Kansas Flint Hills 3rd Saturday of each month |
| We are thrilled to have this opportunity to play at "home," where we are most comfortable, and can share our music with folks who've come here because they value the Flint Hills. --Annie Wilson |
Concert Programs:
Each month, we'll play a variety of songs - no two concerts will be
the same. We love to learn new music and keep writing our own, so
we'll try something new each month!
We'll perform a mix of our original Flint Hills songs, traditional
old-time and bluegrass, early gospel, vintage country and cowboy and
western music. This year with the 150th birthday of Kansas and Civil
War Sesquicentennial, we'll have some Kansas history and civil war
era music.
If you have a request from one of our CDs, be sure to share it
with us before the concert or on our break, and we'll include it in our
set if it's not there already.
We promise to play at least one waltz (or several!) for folks who like
to dance. There's a lovely area to dance behind the seating in the
hall.
Please be sure to come say Hi and meet the band during breaks.
We enjoy getting to know new people!
Each month, we'll play a variety of songs - no two concerts will be
the same. We love to learn new music and keep writing our own, so
we'll try something new each month!
We'll perform a mix of our original Flint Hills songs, traditional
old-time and bluegrass, early gospel, vintage country and cowboy and
western music. This year with the 150th birthday of Kansas and Civil
War Sesquicentennial, we'll have some Kansas history and civil war
era music.
If you have a request from one of our CDs, be sure to share it
with us before the concert or on our break, and we'll include it in our
set if it's not there already.
We promise to play at least one waltz (or several!) for folks who like
to dance. There's a lovely area to dance behind the seating in the
hall.
Please be sure to come say Hi and meet the band during breaks.
We enjoy getting to know new people!
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| The Emma Chase Cafe and Emma Chase Music Hall are located one block apart on Broadway, which is the main street of downtown Cottonwood Falls. It's a pleasant walk down this historic brick street, no need to even move your car. |