Summer will be here before we know it!  Liz Masterson is now booking summer Concerts in the Park.  Whether Western Music, Yodeling or Cowboy Poetry, family favorites, and singalongs, Liz will add that special something to your summer concert series.  Great for kids’ concert series, family shows or seniors…all ages will love her humor, her melodic voice and friendly show.  She’s always a fan favorite so don’t delay, contact Liz today.  Mark one more thing off your to do list and book Liz Masterson today!

Liz@LizMasterson.com         303-433-4949  www.LizMasterson.com

Liz Masterson  - Songbird of the Sage

Upcoming Performance Highlights for   2010

Jan. 12 (Tue)  Manning Open School  “Music of the Civil War” with Rex Rideout

Jan 14-17 (Thurs-Sun) ARVADA CENTER’s Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Jan. 19 (Tues)  Children’s Hospital    Cowboy Music for Kids

Jan 20 (Wed) Park Regency, Loveland, CO  Music for Seniors

Jan. 22 (Fri)  Colorado Parks and Recreation Jamboree.   I am honored to be selected to showcase, and will be joined by fabulous fiddler, Julia Hays.

Jan. 26-Feb 1 (Tues-Mon)  National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Elko,NV I’m taking the California Zephyr to this great event!!!  Doing several sets including a show with Baxter Black on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Feb. 4 (Thur)  San Marcos Village, Westminster, CO  “Music for Seniors”

March 11-13 (Thur-Sat)  South East Cowboy Festival and Symposium, Cartersville, GA At the Booth Western Art Museum.   Schools and concerts with “Sweethearts in Carhartts” Jean Prescott and Yvonne Hollenbeck.    Line-up includes Doc Stovall.  (770-387-1265)

Mar. 21 and 28 (Sun)  Swallow Hill Music Association, Denver, CO I’ll be teaching 2 classes of Cowboy Music and Western Yodeling.   www.swallowhill.org  (303)777-1003

Cowboy singing is an American art form and tradition and is being carried on by Denver’s own nationally renowned, Liz Masterson. Learn songs of the trail drives, early 1900’s and through the golden era of the Silver Screen cowboys. Great songs like “Roll*on Little Doggies,” “Cool Water,” and “Ghost Riders in the Sky.” Students have the comfort and security of singing with the group as well as a chance to try soloing if you like. Class is designed for anyone who wants to step back in time and ride the vocal range. Materials fee includes a practice CD and printed handouts..   11:00AM to 1:00 PM, 2 weeks

Western Yodeling Did you see our own Liz Masterson yodel on the Discovery Channel’s Myth Busters Show?  If you yearn to yodel, now is your chance. Learn all the basics and a variety of styles from Jimmie Rodgers to Roy Rogers. Class is designed for students with some singing experience and who can carry a tune. Liz has taught yodeling to students across the country and she can show you the ropes. Materials fee includes a practice CD and printed handouts.    1:00 * 3:00PM, 2 weeks

July 26-31 (Sun-Sat)    Swing Week at Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins, WV For the 22^nd year, I am thrilled to be on staff for this fabulous music camp.   Please visit www.augustaheritage.com   More details to come

To contact Liz Masterson 303-433-4949     P.O. Box 12699, Denver, CO 80212 www.LizMasterson.com   and www.westernserenade.com Email: Liz@Lizmasterson.com

2010 is starting out on a great note!  It’s Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering time.  Hope you will drop by and say Hi! if you are at the Gathering.

2009 was a great year as well.   I was honored when my latest CD, ROADS to COLORADO received the 2009 Will Rogers Cowboy Award for “Best Western Album” from the Academy of Western Artists. It’s got 12  songs, and a poem I wrote with Doris Daley.  All the great guitar tracks are done by the fabulous Mike Dowling!  www.mikedowling.com The title cut is the great song written by Michael Fleming of New West.

2 new CDs in progress! A Western Swing project with my good friend, fabulous fiddler, Ron Jones is one CD. It’s coming along, and we’ll let you know when it’s done!    I’m also working on another album of cowgirl songs and yodeling!

“Sweethearts in Carhartts” I’m working with Jean Prescott and Yvonne Hollenbeck! This is a fun show of poetry, music and collaborations about Ranch Women!   We’ve been well-received at some festivals, are ready to roll!    For bookings:  Jean at 325-583-2553   www.jeanprescott.com

Liz Masterson and the Cactus Crooners – yes, I started this group in 1984, and we’re alive and kickin’ with Western Swing for all occasions!

Corn Beef Wranglers – Cowboy Music with a Celtic Twist!  I’m enjoying playing with this new band that includes Julia Hays and Ron Jones on fiddle and Rock Eggen on accordion and tin whistle.  We’ve had some nice concerts and festivals this year, and looking forward to St. Patrick’s Day!

Music of the Civil War – I’ve got a show for schools and cultural centers with Rex Rideout. He is a great old-time musician, plays a variety of instruments and is a walking historian.

Liz Masterson Solo - As much as I love collaborations with my musical friends, I also love the simplicity of working alone.   I’m continuing and expanding a variety of programs.

Be sure to check out Liz Masterson in the Denver Post.  Bill Husted interviews someone in Colorado at an eating establishment in his series Bar and Grilled.  Husted did Masterson’s interview at Denver’s famous Buckhorn Exchange.  Read the article at http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_14135958

Masterson heads the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering annual event at the Arvada Center starting Jan 14, 2010.  More info at www.lizmasterson.com

2009 was a year of many new projects!   Each of these will eventually have their own pages, but for now, here’s what I’ve been up to!

My CD “Roads to Colorado” is finished and getting rave reviews!  It’s got 12 songs and a poem!  The theme is “Songs of a Gypsy Homesteader” … the push and pull of traveling and staying home!  All the great rhythm guitar tracks are done by the fabulous, Grammy Award winner, Mike Dowling! The title cut is the great song written by Michael Fleming of New West.

2 new CDs in progress! A Western Swing project with my good friend, fabulous fiddler, Ron Jones. It’s coming along, and we’ll let you know when it’s done!   I’m working another traveling cowgirl CD!

“Sweethearts in Carhartts” I’m working with Jean Prescott and Yvonne Hollenbeck! This is a fun show of poetry, music and collaborations about Ranch Women!   We’ve been well-received at some festivals, are ready to roll!    For bookings:  Jean at 325-583-2553

Discovery Channel’s MYTHBUSTERS I was delighted to fly to Telluride, CO and see if my yodeling would start an avalanche!    You’ll have to watch the episode to see what happens.

Corn Beef Wranglers – Cowboy Music with a Celtic Twist!  I’m enjoying playing with this new band that includes Julia Hays and Ron Jones on fiddle and Rock Eggen on accordion and tin whistle.  We’ve had some nice concerts and festivals this year, and looking forward to St. Patrick’s Day!

Music of the Civil War – I’m reworking this show for schools and cultural centers with Rex Rideout. He is a great old-time musician, plays a variety of instruments and is a walking historian. We’re ready to play for your school, museum or Red Hat Society!

Liz Masterson Solo - As much as I love collaborations with my musical friends, I also love the simplicity of working alone.   I’m continuing and expanding a variety of programs.  I especially st enjoy working as an Artist-in-Residence.

Liz Masterson and Sean Blackburn I will always treasure my 18 years with the incredible Sean Blackburn and miss him terribly.  I still hear from people who are just learning of Sean’s death, Sept 29, 2005.  It’s been a long, hard recovery for all of us who loved him.   I am so grateful to all my wonderful friends and colleagues who have encouraged me to keep moving.

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Thanks for your interest,
Liz Masterson

Baxter Black and *Liz Masterson, Richard Elloyan, Carol Heuchan, Gillette Brothers, Thurs, Jan 14, 2010, 7:30 p.m.  Main Stage Theater.  Prime $55, Value $47, Child $15 (ages 5-14)

Click here for to purchase tickets to the opening night concert.  http://boxoffice.arvadacenter.org/tickets/reserve.aspx?performanceNumber=30238

Are you in charge of finding entertainment for your spring and summer event?  Liz Masterson is available for community events, group gatherings, conventions, meetings and private parties.  With traditional Western songs, poems as well as western favorites, Liz will add that special touch to your gathering.  Dates are filling up so call soon to get the date and time you want.  Can be tailored to your time and budget.  Solo or group presentation offered this year.  Hire Denver’s award winning Songbird, Liz Masterson before she’s all booked up!  303-433-4949  Liz@LizMasterson.com

Liz Masterson, AWA, 2009 Western Album of the Year

Liz just returned from Garland, Texas for the Academy of Western Artists (AWA) Award ceremony.  Roads to Colorado, Liz’s latest CD won Western Album of the Year.  Liz is joined by her friend and Grammy award winning guitarist, Mike Dowling. His impeccable taste and mastery of the vintage instruments provides the heartbeat of the album. Each song in this collection is given the perfect pulse. Superb back-up by her Denver-based band-mates and friends on Dobro, mandolin, fiddle, accordion, and acoustic bass enhance Liz’s sparkling vocals. Joining Liz on harmony are Jean Prescott and Timothy P. Irvin. This is the 14th year the AWA has celebrated all things western and cowboy.  More information on booking Liz for a performance or her CD at www.lizmasterson.com or 303-433-4949.

Seems like spring is upon us.  We have 12 inches of snow here in Denver with more expected.  The calendar says spring and it’s time to book your entertainment for the spring and summer.

If you are looking for quality entertainment, I am ready to sing, yodel and dazzle the audience.  Check my calendar to see if the date you want is available.  It can include cowboy poetry, sign alongs, yodeling, you name it…I can tailor the show to fit your event theme.

And think spring!!

The Riders have a few nice words about the annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Arvada, Colorado.