This summer the Chesterfield Foundation will again be hosting several concerts for your entertainment. The concerts will be held in the restored Amusement Hall at the Historic Townsite.  These concerts are open to the public and will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.  Along with the concerts, the restored buildings and homes in the Townsite will be open from 10:00am until 6:00pm for tours.  Each historic location will have a host to welcome you, tell you about the building, and answer questions.  This is a great time to bring the family and enjoy a tour, a family picnic, shop at the vintage log store, and end with free entertainment followed by free refreshments!  We have some great entertainment scheduled this year and hope that you will circle these dates on your calendar and plan to join us. The entertainment is sure to please young and old alike.  There is no cost to attend the concerts.  Memberships to the Chesterfield Foundation are available and donations for the operation/maintenance & restoration projects are always welcome and help ensure the preservation of the Historic Chesterfield Townsite.

   Saturday, June 5^th – Kerry Christensen - Master Yodeler

            A fabulous evening designed for all ages.  Yodeling songs from every culture. Indian Love Call, Cattle Call, Swiss, German, Cajun, and chicken yodeling.  Amazing mouth-trumpet, Swiss Alphorn, Austrian Zither.  Kerry is the former Disney World yodeler at Epcot Center and the yodeling voice of villain Alameda Slim in Disney’s animated movie “Home on the Range”.  Don’t miss this one-night, most unique musical adventure!

See Kerry’s website for more information at:  www.kerrychristensen.com

 

   Saturday, July 10^th – The Wild Coyotes

        The Wild Coyotes from southeast Idaho create tight harmonies and driving instrumentals as they play old-time fiddle and banjo tunes and songs from old and new sources.  The Coyotes will bring you a program spanning a wide variety of traditional American-roots styles.  Old time, bluegrass, classic and contemporary folk, and cowboy genres are set to classic old-time string band instrumentation with exciting vocal harmonies.  The Wild Coyotes are Vince Crofts (fiddle, mandolin, and vocals), Rick McCracken (fretless and fretted banjo, vocals), Sallie Sublette (guitar, vocals) and Carrie Bean (bass, vocals).

       Visit our website: www.wildcoyotes-stringband.com

 

Saturday, August 14^th – The Westerners

          Boyd Christensen and The Westerners is a group from the Moreland area near Blackfoot, Idaho. They sing old time favorites including “Home On the Range”, “Cold, Cold, Heart” and “Have I Told You Lately that I Love You” with other favorites from singers like Eddie Arnold, Hank Williams, and Elvis Presley. They bring a mixture of steel, bass, and rhythm guitars, which accompany their harmonious voices. This promises to be a special treat for the young at heart and those that love the country western   songs of the past.     Front from left to right: Boyd Christensen, Dave Williams -- Back from left to right: Alycia Adams, Rodney Love, Lane Angell, Marlene Brinkerhoff

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4^th – ADRIAN RUGER - PIANIST

    Adrian grew up in Bancroft and began playing the piano at 3 ½ years old. He did this by playing by ear and by watching his older brother practice. His music is a hobby by working full time, but has performed for over 25 years as a musician in several groups in country and rock and roll as well as a solo pianist. He loves writing and arranging melodies that express his feelings. His music at this concert will include original material, new age gospel arrangements, a touch of classical and some novelty

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If you need more information or would like to help with the concerts

Please contact:  Rhonda Banks at (208) 648-7334. 

 

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Donations

Thank you for supporting the Chesterfield Foundation 

Your generosity is greatly appreciated and helps fund vital restoration projects

           

               (All donations are tax deductible)

                         

                             1. 2010 Membership:    $____________________________

                                               ($20.00)   

                             2. Restoration Fund:     $ ___________________________

                               (If desired, specify Building) 

                             ___________________

                             3. Operation &

                                 Maintenance Fund:   $ ___________________________

                                                                                     

                             4. Endowment Fund:    $ ___________________________ 

                                                                  

                                Total Donations:         $ ___________________________

 

   

    Chesterfield Foundation, Inc.

    P.O. Box 2

    Bancroft, ID  83217

    (208) 648-7177

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 Directions to the Townsite

Chesterfield is 20 miles northeast of

Lava Hot Springs.

Travel to Bancroft and then

drive 11 miles north.

Follow the Historic Markers.

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The Chesterfield Townsite will be open

   Memorial Day - May 31, 2010 thru

Labor Day September 6, 2010

Monday -- Saturday 10am - 6pm

Phone:  (208) 648-7177  or

Email:  info@chesterfieldfoundation.org

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