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In support of "Music
in the Schools,"
the South Dakota Friends of Traditional Music present
THE
CRABGRASS CREW
This group of local musicians has been doing
school shows each of the last nine years. With the help of
The South Dakota Friends of Traditional Music and each school's
PTA, the group performed at five local elementary schools
in 2007 and will entertain at four schools this spring.
The "CREW" always finds a way to get
the audience involved with one or more of their songs. Whether
it's train-whistle-blowing-kindergarten engineers or teachers
singing out "Petticoat Junction," every crowd feels
like part of the act.
This fun-loving group of local professionals
enjoys having the opportunity to show students that while
choosing other careers, making music can still be a fun and
entertaining part of their lives. Making up the group are:
optometrist Richard Barnett (banjo), Wells Fargo mortgage
advisor Matt Billion (mandolin, bass, lead vocals),
former Lake County State's Attorney Jim Billion (guitar,
vocals), real estate salesman Dave Donahoe (snare drum,
spoons, jews harp), Ditch Witch of South Dakota sales manager
Dave Jansa (guitar, harmonica), golf professional and
course manager Tom Jansa (guitar, lead vocals), real
estate investor Steve Odea (electric guitar), local
actor/director and Sioux Empire Community Theatre's Rod
Pierce (lead vocals, trombone kazoo, percussion), fourth
grade teacher Greg Schmitz (bass, jews harp, percussion),
and dentist Tom Weisbecker (banjo, harmonica).
2008 Performances:
March 26 Robert Frost Elementary (2:00 PM)
April 16 St. Mary's Elementary (2:00 PM)
April 30 Laura Wilder Elementary (2:00 PM)
May 7 Rosa Parks Elementary (2:00 PM)
* If planning to attend any of the concerts, please remember
to check in at the school office upon arriving. Thank You!
Questions? Please call Greg Schmitz at: 261-7414
(or) e-mail me at Gregory.Schmitz@k12.sd.us
Photos of the Crabgrass Crew at Laura Wilder Elementary in
Sioux Falls, SD
Thank you card
from the Edison WildCats
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