Man, we are so excited to get back on the road to the mid-west!  We’ve made so many friends out there and can’t wait to see them. We’re heading to Springfield Illinois this weekend…join us!

Bluegrass Music has various organizations and associations based all over the U.S. and around the world.  The one we’re performing this weekend is part of many festivals the Midwest Bluegrass Assoc. puts on each year.  They have been so good to Balsam Range and the fans have been so nice. We really look forward to being a part of their events every year. Thanks to all those who supports Bluegrass, Americana, and Roots music!

In the past, we haven’t traveled west as often as some other bands …so this is always fun.  But I will say this…keep an eye on our calendar page as more and more offers are coming in to travel further nationally and globally…we are excited and ready to take the opportunities to go.   I know our first band trip to Washington State is on the books next year (Sacajawea Fest) .  Now if you’re in the vicinity of Illinois, come hang out and spend an evening with us Saturday. They host a great event.  A lot of fun.

11/12/11 Springfield, IL 24th Annual Greater Downstate Indoor Bluegrass Festival -Crowne Plaza Hotel All Ages. Box office: (217) 243-3159. Address: 3000 So. Dirksen Parkway. Venue phone: (217) 243-3159. Midwest Bluegrass Festivals. Nations Top Bluegrass Acts. Email – info@bluegrassmidwest.com

And ‎$25 INDIVIDUAL TICKETS are NOW ON SALE for JOHN WIGGINS and BALSAM RANGE in Canton NC 12/3/11! Proceeds go to Meals on Wheels…tix on www.balsamrange.com home page. We have a limited number of tickets left. We’ve raised over $6000 so far and counting.

We still encourage folks to participate in the “Donation Match Challenge” for tickets and added perks! More info on the www.balsamrange.comhomepage.

Had 2 more today:

Chris Forga/Forga Properties – Stage Hand Level

Amanda Murph/Bojangles of WNC – Microphone Level

PLEASE join your peers:

Dr. Michael Gillespie DDS – Opening Act Level

Champion Credit Union – Opening Act Level

Old Town Bank – Stage Hand Level

Crossroads Music Company – Stage Hand Level

Wendy Smathers/Farm Bureau – Stage Hand Level

Nathan & Myra Grant – Stage Hand Level

Chris Forga/Forga Properties – Stage Hand Level

John Wiggins – Stage Hand Level

Balsam Range – Stage Hand Level

Ira Dove – Director, Haywood County Dept. of Social Services - Lighting Level

Haywood Co Board of Realtors – Lighting Level

Amy Spivey/Sunburst Realty – Lighting Level

Mary Millar/Kitchen Decor – Lighting Level

Amanda Murph/Bojangles of WNC – Microphone Level

Mac Wiggins – Microphone Level

Smoky Mountain News (media)

The Mountaineer (media)

We’ve raised over $6000 so far and counting. This is the kickoff for our winter concert series. Includes an entire lineup of our musical heroes.