TIGER-BEAR JON / THE BANJO PICKER AND FRIENDS


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Be sure to come out and enjoy "The Banjo Picker and Friends" or "Tiger-Bear Jon" (TBJ=performing alone) at:
 
                      2008 (more tba)
 
Jan. 26th, Sat. The historic and beautiful "Cheboygan Opera House" Cheboygan, Mich. 7:30 -9 pm Tickets $8. at the door or in advance.
 
Feb. 16th, Sat. "Jimmy Buffet Party" Private TBJ.
 
Mar. 1st-18th "The Florida Sunburn Tour" From Naples to Key West! TBJ
 
Apr.5th Private Party, Indian River, Mi.
 
Apr. 12th Peace Coffee House, East Jordan, Mich 8-10 pm TBJ 1
 
Apr. 26th Sat. "Falling Rock Cafe" Munising, Mich. TBJ  6-9 pm
 
May 1st Thurs. Kirtland Comm. College Art Show; St. Helen/Roscommon, Mich 6-8pm
 
June Fri.13th and Sat.14th "The Old Barn" Grayling, Mich. 9-1 am  
 
June 19th Thurs. Summer Music Series, Grayling, Mi. 7:00-8:30 PM, Bank Lawn
 
June 26th Thur. Music Series,Theme:Funny Hats and Decorated Pets" Alden, Mi. 6-8
 
June 29th Sunday "Music in the Park" St. Charles, Mich. 5-7 pm
 
July 1st Tues. White Lake Summer Music Series, Montague, Mich. 7-9 pm
 
July 4th Fri. Boyne City, Mi. "Street Stroll" TBJ 6-9 PM
 
July 5th "Thunderfalls Water Park" Mackinaw City, Mich. 1TBJ 1-4 pm..
 
July 6th Sunday,Grayling American Legion, "Independence weekend celebration" in the park, Grayling, Mi. 2-4 pm
 
July 9th Wed. Roscommon craf' Gazebo, Concert Series; Roscommon, Mi.  7-9pm
 
July 12th Sat. TBJ Gladwin arts and crafts show, Gladwin, Mi. time ..12:30-2:30 PM
 
July 16th+19th Gaylord "Alpenfest" Gaylord Mich. 12-3 pm ish'
 
July 19th Riverside Tavern, "Beaver, Beer, and Banjos" 6-8 ish' Lovells Mich.
 
July 25th Fri. Boyne City, Mi. "Street Stroll" TBJ. 6-9 pm
 
July 26th Sat. "The Brookes" Senior Center Houghton Lake, Mi TBJ1 2-3 ish' PM
 
Aug 1st Fri. Houghton lake "Village Days"
7-9 pm
 
Aug 2nd Sat. "Thunder Falls Water Park" Mackinaw City, Mich. 1-4 pm 1TBJ
 
Aug. 7th Thurs. Mio, Mich."Music in the Park" TBJ 7-9 pm
 
Aug.9th Sat. Private Party, Grayling, Mi.
 
Aug. 12th Tues. Scottville, Mi. "Gazebo Music" TBJ 7:30-9:00 pm
 
Aug. 15th Fri. Boyne City, Mi. "Street Stroll" TBJ 6-9 pm
 
Aug 16th OCCOA Music and "Decades Dance", Charlton Hall, Johannesburg, Mi. 7-11 pm
 
Aug. 17th Sunday, Mackinaw City, "Mackinaw Crossings Mall" Time?
 
Sept. 13th, Sat. "Star Touring tip of the mitt Bar-B-Q" O'Hickey Chalet, Carp Lake, Mi.
 
 
2007
 
Mar. 27th, Tues. Grayling, Mi... TBJ 'Grayrock Cafe' 7:00 PM
 
May 3rd,  Thurs. Roscommon, Mi. Kirtland Comm. College Art Festival. KCC Campus 6-8 PM
 
June 28th,Thurs. Mio, Mi...TBJ Courthouse Lawn 8:00 PM
 
July 4th, Wed. Grayling, Mi. "Josies' Flowers and Coffee House" 1-4 PM
 
July 5th, Thurs. Beulah, Mi.. TBJ Concert Series 7:00 PM
 
July 6th, Fri. East Jordan, Mi. "Bandshell Concert" 8-10 PM (High school if rain)
 
July 8th, Sun. St. Charles, Mi. "Music in the Park" 6:30 PM
 
July 13th, Fri. Boyne City, Mi. "Street Stroll"  6:00 PM
 
July 14th Sat. Manistique, Mi. "Folkfest" (C'mon U.P.!)
 
July 17th, Tues. St. Louis, Mi. in "Clapp Park" 7:00 PM
 
July 18th Wed. Gaylord, Mi. "Alpenfest"  1:00-3:00 ?
 
July 21st Sat.       "         "     "Alpenfest" Parade 12:00-3:00
 
July 21st Sat. TBJ 'Lovells Historical Society' "Beaver(stew), beer, and Banjos" 6-10 PM Lovells, Riverside Tavern. All are welcome! 
 
July 22nd Sun. Higgins Lk. Mi. Markey Twp. Gazebo  2:00-4:00
 
July 27th Fri. Petoskey, Mich. "Petoskey Sidewalk Sales" Pennsylvania Park Gazebo 4:00 -6:00 PM. "We're pickin' high energy!"
 
July 28th Sat. Grayling, Mi. Canoe/Fest' Marathon, Time ? 
 
Aug. 3rd Fri.  Houghton Lk. Mi. Historical Society 2:00-4:00
 
Aug. 4th Sat. Caro/Vassar, Mi. Tuscola Co. Fair 12:00 noon
 
Aug. 11th Sat. Mackinaw City, Mi. "Conklin Park" 7:00-9:00
 
Aug.11th Sat. Mackinaw Water Park! "A warm, wet, fun place! 1-3 PM Give it a try!
 
Aug 14th Tues. West Branch, Mi. Public Library 6:30-8:30
 
Aug. 17th Fri. Boyne City, Mi. TBJ "Street Stroll" 6:00 PM
 
Aug. 18th Manistique Mich. "Mackinaw Trail Winery". You'll love this place!
 
Aug. 31st Fri. Comins, Mi. Appreciation Dinner 6:00
 
Sept.1st Sat. TBJ. "Mackinaw Crossings Mall" 6-8 Pm Mackinaw City, Mich. 
 
Sept. 15th Sat. Carp Lake /Mackinaw City, Star Touring "Tip of the mitt barbeque!" 7-10 PM
 
Oct. 6 th "Riverland Gear" Grayling Mich.  Annual steam engine "color train" 1-3 pm: Be sure to check this one out! A fun event!
 
Oct. 7th "Historical Society" Train Depot. Grayling, Mich 1-4 PM TBJ.
 
Oct. 20th, Sat.  "The only bar!" in Hawks Mich. 8-11 PM Jam Session with Joe and Tim from Indiana! A fun time for a bluegrass bash!
 
Oct.21st Indian River Library "Friends of the Library" Indian River, Michigan. 3-5 PM Always a great time with great people!
 
Nov. 14th-18th TBJ "Mulheron Super Club" Stephenson, Mich. Deer Hunting opener in the U.P.! 7:00 PM Nightly!
 
Dec. 30th, Sunday, TBJ "Castle Farms" Charlevoix, Mich. Mead Inc. Private gathering 2:00 pm
 
 
 
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The Banjo Picker
3769 Juniper Way
Grayling MI, 49738

989-344-1104

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"Tiger-Bear Jon/The Banjo Picker"

 VISION/MISSION STATEMENT:
 To be accepted as one of the very best in what we do. An ongoing committment to those we do business with, that we are dedicated to professionalism in both our music and business ethics. Total satisfaction of our performance by our customers and a "prefered choice" pick as a band  (sounds almost like a corporate goal setting meeting does'nt it?!)

© Barry Van Guilder 2006