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Michael and Jennifer McLain Band, featuring Dan Kelly

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New Spinter

Hi Friends!

June 2017 is lining up to be a busy month! We will be on the road in AR, TN, NC, PA, and Jennifer’s home state of VA. This is a great time for a brand new vehicle – a custom Sprinter! See below for our latest news.

A new coach

We are excited about the delivery of a custom coach which is being built for our band. It will be a joy to have a cool, comfortable place to stretch out, change clothes, or drink a fresh cup of coffee while on the road.

It will include:

  • bunks
  • captain's chairs
  • full galley area
  • entertainment system
  • climate control
  • onboard generator
Here is a picture of the outside. This extended cargo Sprinter (24 feet long!) is known for being fuel efficient - it's our first diesel.

New sponsor!

The coach is being built by Olympia Luxury Coaches, in Nashville. We are excited to announce that they are our new sponsor! Their custom shop has created an amazing layout for us including features from their full-size bus conversions. Thank you to Terry Butterworth and everyone that worked on our project!
view available coaches

visit Olympia on facebook

email Austin Hicks (Gen. Mgr.)
No, that is not a picture of our new Sprinter! Ha...

Come to a show!


Music in the Vines
Sunday, June 11 @ 2:00 PM
Arrington Vineyards, 6362 Cox Road, Arrington, TN 37014


We will be returning to Arrington Vineyards for select dates in 2017. Come on out, bring a blanket and enjoy some great music, catered picnic, wine tasting and the evening sunset! Free admission. Shows are from 2-6pm.
 
Sunday, June 11
Sunday, July 23
Sunday, October 29



Crooked Road General Store - Bluegrass Show
Monday, June 12 @ 6:30 PM
Crooked Road General Store, 6292 Gate City Hwy, Bristol, VA 24202

The General Store is part of the Crooked Road network of music venues in Virginia. Previous guest artists include Ralph Stanley, Dale Ann Bradley, Rodney Dillard, Lulu Roman and many others. Supper before the show begins at 5:30pm.

 



Isis Music Hall
Tuesday, June 13 @ 7:00 PM
Main Stage, 743 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806

This restored 1937 movie house has become a premier live music venue. We are glad to be the host band for this “Tuesday Night Bluegrass” show. Executive Chef, Chris Jones, recently celebrated a win of “WNCW’s Battle of the Burger!” Enjoy a burger or a petit tender steak at the Isis dining room while at the show.

 



WEEU Radio Sound Room - Video Shoot
Friday, June 16 @ 2:00 PM
34 North Fourth Street, Reading, PA 19601

We will perform for a live studio audience in this vintage radio themed sound room. The session will be recorded in hi-def and available online through the Reading Eagle on YouTube.

 



Berks Country Fest: Mountain Folk Festival
Saturday, June 17 – Sunday. June 18
Evergreen Club, 415 Hartz Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522
Saturday, June 17 @ 2:45pm & 6:45pm
Sunday, June 18 @ 12:45pm & 3:45pm


This will be a fun show!  The festival is part of the 16-day Berks Country Fest: An Americana Jamboree. Also performing at the festival is the Tennessee Mafia Jugband. Dan Kelly will be perform as part of our band, and also with the Jugband - with a quick change between shows!



Bluegrass Concert Series
Monday, June 26 @ 7:00 PM
The Collins Theater, 120 W. Emerson Street, Paragould, AR 72467

We hope you can join us for this “Bluegrass Monday” show sponsored by KASU (91.9 FM), the public radio station at Arkansas State University! The concert is open to the public.

 



Bluegrass in the Park Concert Series
Monday, July 10 @ 7:00 PM
Bellerive Park, 5570 S. Broadway, Street. Louis, MO 63111

The backdrop for the stage is the Mississippi River! Bring the whole family for this outdoor concert. Admission is free and open to the public.

In the rearview mirror

As we are excited about the new coach, we still have a sentimental attachment to our old Chevy Express (better known as "the Mystery Machine"). It has been extremely reliable and carried us safely to shows in 20 states during the last 4 years. Goodbye, old friend.

At a lunch stop in Hays, Kansas...

Thank you!

Thanks for reading about our latest news! We are so grateful for your support and so many who help us along the way. We hope to see you soon!

All the best,

Michael and Jennifer McLain

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