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Here are some concerts, festivals and activities that you might be interested in .... we are .... and we'd be at them all if we could! 

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Introducing Briggs Hill,
the 3 yr. old son of one of our most dearest and most supporting friends, Brenn Hill
 
This beautiful and loving boy has been battling cancer since he was diagnosed on November 11, 2008.  Please help us to help him in his fight against Meduloblastoma by donating at:



























What went on?

Brenn Hill Concert

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Brenn's Website

Benefit for Briggs Hill, Brenn's beatiful 3yr old son.
 
 
 
 

OFOAM 2nd Annual Festival 2009

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Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music

This festival has the best lineup of Bluegrass and Folk talent I've seen in the Ogden area for years.  I'd encourage everyone to mark it on your calendars as a "must attend" event!  You can get tickets and information by visiting their website http://www.ofoam.org/
 
 
 
 

Michael Martin Murphey Concert
with Waddie Mitchel

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Michael Martin Murphey Concert
with Waddie Mitchel
Benefits going to Briggs Hill

Michael Martin Murphey tour schedule

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Motorcycle Charity Run for the SKI-HI Institute
 
The SKI-HI Institute is a non-profit organization at Utah State University in Logan, Utah whose mission is to enhance the lives of young children with sensory disabilities and their families.
 
In conjunction with the Charity Bike run, a 100-mile mini-run will be held in Northern Utah, on Sunday, July 5th, 2009.
 
At the end of the mini-run, enjoy the evening with cowboy music from Coyote Moon.
 
For more information: http://www.skihi.org/BikeMini.htm or contact: Bess Dennison, elizabeth.dennison@usu.edu.
 
 
 
 

KRCL Listener Appreciation Picnic and Briggs Hill Fundraiser
 
Toe Tapping Tommy Tucker, Academy of Western Artist award winning deejay, and host of the AWA & Western Music Association award winning Western Heritage Show, KRLC 1350 AM, Lewiston ID, has announced that the 2009 KRLC listener appreciation picnic will also act as a fund-raiser benefit for Briggs Hill with a quilt auction and silent auction. The picnic and western entertainment show will take place at 3:00 p.m. on July 18, 2009, at Pioneer Park in Lewiston, ID.
 
The KRLC customer appreciation picnic is an annual event with entertainment provided by the musicians and poets that have been featured on the Western Heritage Show. Bring you lawn chairs and enjoy all the performers at the park's bandshell. Hot dogs and cold drinks will be available.
 
The KRLC Quilter's Club has also made us a beautiful Quilt to be auctioned off by Hall Olson and also made one for Briggs.  They are some talented and big-hearted women.  Come out and help make this a great event for the Hill family and support your choice of music on KRLC!
 
Performers will include (among others): Smoke Wade, Nevada; Coyote Joe Sartin, Oregon; Bodie Dominguez and Jim Aasen both of Washington; as well as, Shiloh Sharrard and Rod Erickson both from Idaho.




...and when?

Black Gold Cattle Company
Testicle Festival
Benefit show May 23rd, 2009
Woodruff Park
 
If you missed this event and would still like to contribute, visit: http://www.teambriggs.org/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

June 5th-7th, 2009
 
LOCATION: Ogden, UT 

EVENT: 2nd Anual Ogden Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival

VENUE: Historic Fort Buenaventura
2450 A Avenue, Ogden, Utah

Festival Starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday.  See the website for more specifics.  On-site camping provides more opportunities for jamming and fun!

Tickets can be purchased at all Grounds For Coffee Locations or on-line.

TICKETS: 
Weekend Pass $30
Single Day $18

 

 

 

June 16th
 
LOCATION: Roy High School, Roy, Utah

EVENT: Benefit for Briggs Hill, 3yr old son of Brenn Hill battling Meduloblastoma cancer

VENUE: Roy High School, Roy, Utah
2150 W. 4800 South, Roy, Utah

SHOWTIME: 7:00 p.m.

Tickets were available and can be purchased at A.A. Callister, Dallas Green Farm Service or Smith & Edwards - Let's support these fine stores!

TICKETS: Executive Seating $35, Open Floor Seating $20, Balcony Seating $15

 
 
July 5th
 
LOCATION: Logan, UT 

EVENT: SKI-HI Motorcycle Mini-Run

VENUE: Merlin Olson Park, South Pavilion, Logan, UT

2:00 p.m. Registration begins at the Merlin Olson Park South Pavilion, in Logan, UT

 
3:00 p.m. The mini-run begins at the Merlin Olson Park
 
6:00 p.m. Mini-Run ends with food and music.
 
Bikers on the Alaska run will be there to share their tales of the trip thus far.
 
Bike leader, Mike Tuccelli, deaf himself and cochlear implant user, will make a short presentation to families of young children about living with hearing loss.
 
Learn more about SKI-HI Institute by going to their website: http://www.skihi.org
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

July 18th
 
LOCATION: Lewiston, ID

EVENT: KRCL Listener Appreciation Picnic and Briggs Hill Benefit

VENUE: Pioneer Park, Lewiston, ID

TIME:  3:00 p.m.
 
For more information contact: Tommy Tucker @ tommy@idavend.com
 
LINKS TO FEATURED PERFORMERS:
 
Hal Olson
Buzz Goertzen
Jim Bullard
Jinny Lowe


























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