THE MOSTLY STRINGBAND - Updated August 7, 2008

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. We play many musical genres: swing, old-time, bluegrass, standards, Tin Pan Alley, Celtic, contemporary, and more. Our band features Hal Oleari, Sherri Whitham, John Tiedeman, Rachel Anderson, and David Menefee performing on guitars, mandolin, resonator guitar, fiddles, banjos, 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 now 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.

CALENDAR of upcoming performances:

***AUGUST 2008***
WED AUG 13: WEAVERVILLE - WEEKLY FARMER'S MARKET in Highland Art Center Meadow 4-7pm. More info on Farmer's Market: call Sue Corrigan at 623-6821.

SAT AUG 16: HAYFORK - ENCHILADA DINNER & BENEFIT AUCTION FOR STEVE & CORINA AMORE at Critser Hall in Elementary School at 5pm. The Mostly Stringband will play 5-7pm, during dinner. From 7-8pm, there will be regular and dessert auctions. Hippie Chuck & The Rusty Pipes will play at 8pm. There will be a "paper bag" raffle going on during the evening. Steve and Corina were in an car accident July 2 and both are temporarily disabled. Benefit is to provide living expenses, until they get on their feet again. To contribute to auctions: call Chris or Marie Amore at 628-5982, Sue or Jessica Ford at 628-5335 or Robin Little at 628-4934. Event cost: $14/adults, $7/seniors or children 12 and under, and $10/firefighters.

SAT AUG 23: WEAVERVILLE - PRIVATE GIG. The Mostly Stringband will perform at a wedding reception.

***SEPTEMBER 2008***
SAT SEPT 13: HAYFORK - SUMMER IN THE PARK at Hayfork Park 4-8pm. The Mostly Stringband will perform 6-8pm. Dave and Sue Hazard will be performing 4-6pm. Event info: call Charlene Dunaetz at 628-5722 or 628-4302 or Hayfork Chamber at 628-5610 or email Rachel.

SAT SEPT 27: WEAVERVILLE - JUNCTION CITY HARVEST FESTIVAL at Highland Art Center Meadow. Live music by The Mostly Stringband and more.

***OCTOBER 2008***
SAT OCT 4: WEAVERVILLE - AUTUMN IN THE ALPS QUILT SHOW. The Mostly Stringband will probably play once or twice. There will also be a youth music set and possible performances by the Community Band, and maybe WES Jazz band. Details to be announced.

Where have you seen THE MOSTLY STRINGBAND play.....
July 5, 2008: Wedding reception outside at Northern Delights, 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 on 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, Hayfork. Special guests, Ray Leadbetter and Sara from Northern Delights, joined us for 3 Irish ballads.
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 in Dining Hall on Sunday.
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.
February 3, 2007: Mamma Llama Coffeehouse (Hal, Sherri, Rachel, & Dave), 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.
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, & Dave Crummey), Weaverville.