THE MOSTLY STRINGBAND - Updated June 21, 2009

THE MOSTLY STRINGBAND is a 5-member band that formed out of musicians who regularly attended a weekly acoustic jam over a period of almost 2 years. Our repertoire covers many musical genres, from Tin Pan Alley songs and standards to contemporary, swing to waltzes, old-time to bluegrass, with a little Celtic and Cajun thrown in for spice. The band features Hal Oleari, Sherri Whitham, John Tiedeman, Rachel Anderson, and David Menefee performing on guitars, mandolins, resonator guitar, fiddles, banjos, ukulele, standup bass, accordion, and vocals! Our name originates from our being mostly a string band, with the addition of the accordion, which is not usually found in a string band. 

If you are interested in attending a future musical performance or having us perform at your event, please call Rachel at 628-4579 or email Rachel or call Hal or Sherri at 623-1676. We have weekly practices where you can hear us play. If you would like to get on an email list to be notified of upcoming gigs, email Rachel.

We have band band t-shirts for sale! They are in 3 colors: beige, sage (light) green, and red in medium, large, X-large, and XX-large. We bring t-shirts to gigs to sell. If you are interested in one, let us know. They are $15 each. View image that is on T-shirts.

***JULY 2009***
SAT JULY 25: HAYFORK - NORTHERN DELIGHTS COFFEEHOUSE at 7pm. Suggested $5 donation.

***AUGUST 2009***
SAT AUGUST 1: WEAVERVILLE - ART CRUISE: OPEN STUDIO WITH STUDENT PERFORMANCES at Make a Sound Studio at Lee Ranch House 5-8pm. Make a Sound Studio is Hal Oleari and Sherri Whitham, 2 members of The Mostly Stringband. Student performances plus MSB members may play a few songs.

***SEPTEMBER 2009***
SAT SEPT 12: HAYFORK - SUMMER IN THE PARK at Hayfork Park. The Mostly Stringband is slated to play 4-6pm, with Dixie & Ray playing 6-8pm. Event info: call Charlene Dunaetz at 628-4302 or 628-5722.

SAT SEPT 26: WEAVERVILLE - JUNCTION CITY HARVEST FESTIVAL at Highland Art Center Meadow. Details to be announced.

***OCTOBER 2009***
SAT OCT 3: WEAVERVILLE - AUTUMN IN THE ALPS QUILT SHOW at Highland Art Center Meadow. Details to be announced.

Where have you seen THE MOSTLY STRINGBAND play.....
June 6, 2009: Make a Sound Music Studio Open House at Lee Fong Ranchhouse, Weaverville.
May 30, 2009: Lowden Aquatic Park Project (LAPP) Luau Fundraiser, Weaverville.
May 9, 2009: Wine & Cheese Gala, Hayfork.
April 18, 2009: Redbud Day, Hyampom.
February 21, 2009: Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday at La Grange Cafe, Weaverville.
February 7, 2009: Make a Sound Music Studio Open House at Lee Fong Ranchhouse, Weaverville. Special guests, Lou Rossi and Wendy Armagnac.
December 31, 2008: La Grange New Year's Eve Dinner, Weaverville.
November 27, 2008: Free Community Thanksgiving dinner, Hayfork.
October 4, 2008: Autumn in the Alps Quilt Show, Weaverville.
September 27, 2008: Junction City Grange Harvest Festival, Weaverville.
September 13, 2008: Summer in the Park, Hayfork. Special guests, Lou Rossi and Wendy Armagnac. Rachel played banjo, but not fiddle, due to broken left arm).
August 23, 2008: Fiermonte wedding reception, Weaverville.
August 16, 2008: Amore Benefit Fundraiser, Hayfork.
August 13, 2008: Weaverville Farmer's Market.
July 5, 2008: Wedding reception, Hayfork.
May 11, 2008: Sunshine Gardens Mother's Day Celebration & Plant Sale, Hayfork.
May 3, 2008: Lowden Aquatic Park Project (LAPP) Luau Fundraiser, Weaverville.
April 19, 2008: Indian Valley Day Camp Wine & Cheese Tasting Fundraiser, Hayfork.
March 29, 2008: Redbud Day Potluck at Old Garrett Ranch, Hyampom.
March 17, 2008: Rachel and Dave played some Irish tunes at St. Patrick's Day Ceili Party at Northern Delights, Hayfork.
February 29, 2008: Northern Delights Coffee Shop, Hayfork.
November 22, 2007: Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Hayfork.
October 19, 2007: Northern Delights Coffee Shop, (with special guests, Ray Leadbetter and Sara from Northern Delights), Hayfork.
October 6, 2007: Autumn in the Alps Quilt Show, Weaverville. 
September 29, 2007: Junction City Harvest Festival, Weaverville.
September 8, 2007: Summer in the Park, Hayfork. Mike Crowley led an open drum circle afterwards.
August 24 - 26, 2007: Trinity County Fair, Hayfork. We played three 45-minute sets on all 3 days, including a set at 100th Senior Birthday Party.
July 21, 2007: Douglas City Water Tower Restoration Fundraiser (with special guest, Steve-O).
July 6, 2007: Northern Delights Coffee Shop, Hayfork.
July 4, 2007: Arts & Crafts Fair, (with special guest, Steve-O), Weaverville.
June 2, 2007: Peddler's Fair, Lewiston.
May 19, 2007: Lowden Park Luau Fundraiser, Weaverville.
May 13, 2007: Sunshine Gardens Mother's Day Celebration, Hayfork.
April 29, 2007: Roderick Senior Center Spring Fundraiser Dinner, Hayfork.
February 24, 2007: Benefit with Dave Crummey (Dave, Rachel, John & daughter, Emily), Weaverville.
October 21, 2006: Roderick Senior Center Fall Fundraiser Dinner, Hayfork.
October 14, 2006: Autumn in the Alps Quilt Show, Weaverville.
October 8, 2006: Salmon Festival (minus Rachel who was sick), Weaverville. First official gig as a band!
September 9, 2006: Summer in the Park (Dave & Rachel with Jim French, Dave Crummey & Don Hall), Hayfork. 
May 14, 2006: Sunshine Gardens Mother's Day Celebration (Dave & Rachel with Bob Davis), Hayfork.
May 6, 2006: Hayfork Heritage Days (Dave, Rachel, with Bob Davis & Dave Crummey).
April 29, 2006: 8th Grade Etiquette Dinner (Dave & Rachel, Cindy Boruff & Andy Anderson), Hayfork 
April 22, 2006: Memorial for Lillian Godbe (Dave, Rachel, John & daughter, Emily, with Dave Crummey), Weaverville.