Eden Valley Blue Grass Festival

Every year, during the second weekend of October, bluegrass musicians and fans of all shapes and sizes descend upon Eden Valley park just outside Baldwin, Iowa for food, friendship and lots of music. The first time Dan & I went was last year. We went for the "jam" night which was really nice - lots of people, guitars, mandolins, a big bonfire and such. This year it was just too bloomin' cold to be outside so the music was held in the nature center. Dan & I performed with some friends of ours - Randy and Dennis - aka. "Steger and Lefty". Dan also appeared with "The Black Velvet Band". Most of the members are from Maquoketa, Iowa and their first CD - "Hurtsville Road" - was released last year. It's big hit around the area! You can hear some clips of their music by visiting here (**hint - listen to "Star of the County Down" - my hubby sings that one!**). Here are some photos from the Bluegrass Festival.

Dan, Randy and Dennis getting ready to go on!

Dennis is so cool in that hat!!

The Black Velvet Band