Nebraska Country Music Foundation Schedule of Events

2011 Schedule of Events October 9-15, 2011

Sunday October 9, 2011
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM KICK OFF, VFW CLUB
1053 Wabash Ave, Hastings
The NCMF Festival Band will be
performing. You may sing with the band
or Karaoke will be available courtesy of
Ralph Johnson. Food available. NCMF
members only may sing with the band.
Please bring 2 canned goods per
person for Food Pantry
Monday October 10, 2011
We will be setting up at the Adams County Fairgrounds
during the day.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM MINI SHOWCASE,  The
Kensington
233 N. Hastings, Hastings NE
Karaoke entertainment at the
Kensington Assisted living. All singers
invited to come sing karaoke! Plan to
attend this mini showcase!
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM OPEN SESSION, VFW CLUB
1053 Wabash Ave, Hastings
Jam session Karaoke & NCMF
Festival Band. You may bring your
own CD’s or use the ones provided.
Karaoke courtesy of Ralph Johnson,
“All About Sound“. Food available.
Please bring 2 canned goods per
person for Food Pantry.
Tuesday October 11, 2011
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM REHEARSAL, Adams County
Fairgrounds,
   Community Service Activities
Building
947 So. Baltimore, Hastings, NE
This rehearsal is for those performers
using their own backup CD’s.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  REHEARSAL
This rehearsal is for those performing
with the backup band.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM JAM SESSION!!
Sound equipment provided, bring your
own instrument and join the fun! Free
meal served by Sutton American
Legion to all “Jammers” that come to
entertain! $2.50 per person door
fee.
8:00 PM - ??? PM REHEARSAL
This rehearsal is for those performing
with the backup band.
Weekly Festival Pass $15 per person.
Food available Sutton American Legion.
         
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Wednesday October 12, 2011
   1:00 PM – 2:00 PM REHEARSAL,  Adams County
Fairgrounds, Community Service
Activities Building.
This rehearsal is for those performers
using their own backup CD’s. Open to
the public.
   2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  REHEARSAL
This rehearsal is for those performing
 with the backup band. Open to
the public.
   6:00 PM - 8:00 PM BATTLE OF THE BANDS!
Any band welcome to enter contest.
Pre-register band by Sept 18, 2011.
Country songs required. Fee of $10
per band. Membership to NCMF not
required but would be appreciated!
100% of all entry fees paid to the
winning band! Bring your own
guitar!
   8:00 PM- ? PM    REHEARSAL
This rehearsal is for those performing
with the backup band. Open to the
public.
                            Weekly Festival Pass $15 per person
                           or $2.50 door fee per person.
                                   Food available Sutton American Legion.
Thursday October 13, 2011
All the audience will vote for “People’s Choice Award”
after the Showcase
   1:00 PM – 2:30 PM REHEARSAL, Adams County  
                                               Fairgrounds
This rehearsal is for those using their
own CD’s. Open to the public.
   2:30 PM – 4:00 PM REHEARSAL
Rehearsal will be ONLY for those
performing with the back-up band &
have not rehearsed at all.
   7:00 PM – 8:00 PM RUDY GRANT & THE BUFFALO
RIDERS SHOW
Cover charge at door $5.00.
   8:00 PM - ?? PM   SHOWCASE, DRESS REHEARSAL,      
      Performers will be performing with                  
   the band & their own CD’s.
Cover charge at door $5.00.
Food available Sutton American
 Legion.
     8:15 PM  SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF OUR
   VETERANS!                                  
Donation to the Nebraska Veterans
Home. Any Veteran attending can
donate 2 canned goods each in lieu of a
$5 cover charge.