Montevideo MN Artist Events
Montevideo Artists Article 5-16-2024
NEW HAMPSHIRE MUSICIANS TO HIT JAVA RIVER STAGE, THURSDAY, MAY 30TH
“The Rough & Tumble make music that’s progressive folk style, rooted in acoustic bluegrass, with lyrics that are provocative and sensitive on each side as you flip the coin. -Americana Highways
Mike Abbas, musical director (or is it music bookie?) gave me an update on Java’s music schedule for May. I have to say, after listening and reading through The Rough & Tumble website, I am pretty darned excited to spend an evening with these two. Cowboy Shinto Stage will be open that night unless the weather drives us inside.
HERE'S A BLURB FROM THEIR WEBSITE
“Writing and performing together since 2007, Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler inevitably formed The Rough & Tumble in 2011 as the friends turned into bandmates. In 2015, after a bad Nashville landlord left them without heat for twelve days during an ice storm, the bandmates-turning-spouses decided to hit the road. They sold everything they could, bought a sixteen-foot camper (despite the warning of their families and the lot salesman), packed up their instruments, their dogs, and a couple of small trinkets shaped like elephants and mice that they couldn’t part with, and hit the road.
They’ve been touring relentlessly ever since with their two 100 lb rescue dogs, Mud Puddle and Magpie Mae, in spite of multiple burnt up axles, busted tires, and consistent water leaks. It’s these years and miles and experiences that have culminated in the songs of Only This Far — arguably the band’s most fully-formed work to-date.”
Photo credit: Annie Minicuci Fine Art Photography
LOCAL AUTHOR EVENT, MEET AND READ – ANOTHER UPDATE!
Local young musical talent and first-time published author will share her new poetry book at the Meet and Read – Local Authors Share Their Stories event at Java River on June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. Also featured are Katie Stearns (romance), M E Fuller (literary and mystery), Patricia Lubeck (MN history & true crime), P. G. Kahmann (Montevideo memoir), and David Hambaugh (children’s). Note: since publishing this article, the esteemed local author, Art Norby, has agreed to join us!
Each author will give a brief talk and will be available at individual tables with signed copies of their books available for purchase.
ABSTRACT PAINTING CLASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS ARE NOW AVAILABLE WITH M E FULLER
Many have asked if I would be their painting mentor as they explore abstract styles. I now offer one-hour sessions for individuals. Please get in touch with me on my website at mefuller.com to schedule an introductory session.
Let me know about your upcoming events so you can get on this list. It's read as far away as Germany, I’m told.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May artist, Java River – Miranda Raposa
May 16 – Clark Machtemes, Java River, 6 to 8 p.m.
May 20 – Activate Rural Public Workshop, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The YES! House, 726 Prentice St, Granite Falls, MN
May 30 – The Rough and Tumble, Java River, Cowboy Shinto Stage, 6 to 8 p.m.
May 31 – Pete Lothringer & Ross Anderson, Java River, 6 to 8 p.m.
June 20 – Meet and Read, Java River, 6 to 8 p.m.
OUR ARTISTS OUT OF TOWN
June 1 – 30, M E Fuller, Landscapes and Mindscapes – Small Works, Owatonna Arts Center. Artist reception June 9, 1 to 4 p.m., 435 Garden View Ln, Owatonna, MN.
M E Fuller is an artist and author living and creating in Montevideo, MN. Fuller represents Chippewa County on the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council board.
