Barbed Wire Books and Zeb Dennis Productions are proud to present Colorado Cowboy Live on June 11,  featuring Liz Masterson among others.  Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased by phone (303) 827-3620 or at Barbed Wire Books in Longmont . While tickets can be purchased at the door, past performances have sold out so it is suggested that tickets be purchased before the performance date and that enough time is allowed on the day to ensure a good seat.  More info at www.barbedwirebooks.net

2010 Liz Masterson Gigs Spring and Summer

Revised April 12, 2010 Liz Masterson  - Songbird of the Sage

Upcoming Performance Highlights for   2010

April 18 (Sun) Longmont Senior Center, Longmont, CO Concert for fun-loving seniors! 910 Longs Peak Avenue, 303-651-8495. Music starts at 1 p.m.

April 23 (Fri) Clear Creek Books, Golden, CO Concert with Rex Rideout to celebrate National Cowboy Poetry Week! This wonderful, independent book store is at 1200 Washington Ave in Downtown Golden, 80401. Show starts at 7 a.m. and is FREE. This is our way of getting the word out about Cowboy Poetry. Info: 303-278-4593

April 26 (Mon) Loveland, CO 2 shows for Seniors

May 7-9 (Fri-Sun) Abilene, TX Western Heritage Classic. 3 days of Ranch Rodeo, cowboy culture, chuck wagon fixin’s, bits, spurs and a wide range of top-notch vendors. This is the 26^th year for this fine event, and I’ll be performing with the “Sweethearts in Carhartts” Jean Prescott and Yvonne Hollenbeck. Don’t miss the big dance with Red Steagall! For more info: www.westernheritageclassic.com

May 9-10 (Mon-Tue) Ovalo, TX We’ll be rehearsing for our upcoming Christmas CD!!!

May 21 (Fri) Lakewood, CO private show for Seniors 3 pm

May 26 (Wed) Longmont, CO Private Show for Seniors 2:30 pm

May 26 (Wed) Estes Park, CO Private Gospel Show with Susan Dailey 7:30 p.m.

June 4-5 (Fri-Sat) Estes Park, CO Private

June 11 (Fri) Longmont, CO Cowboy Poetry and Music Concert at Barb Wire Books, 520 Main Street. I’ll be joined by my good friends Zeb Dennis, Mark Gardner and Rex Rideout, and the fabulous mandolin and singing from my side-kick, Susan Dailey, aka “Cinnamon Sue.” Show starts at 7 p.m. $10 at the door. Reservations suggested: 303-827-3620 www.barbedwirebooks.net

July 17 (Sat) Brighton, CO BBQ and Concert to Benefit HARMONYANGELS. This group provides many services for children, disabled adults, veterans and seniors. This annual “feel good” evening is open to the public. I’ll be singing with Susan Dailey, who will add mandolin and dulcet tones!! BBQ dinner and concert on the lovely lawn at 14020 Country Hill Drive, Brighton, 80601 . Tickets are $25. Call 303-659-6992×1

August 1-6 (Sun-Fri) 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. I’ll be teaching Cowboy Songs and Western Yodeling. (See details below) Other staff members include the legendary Buddy Spicher on Swing fiddle! We’ll have classes in Swing vocals, piano, percussion, ukulele, mandolin, guitar, bass as well as band labs and late night jam sessions. This is a truly heavenly week! We’ll share the campus with the fun folks from BLUEGRASS WEEK! Sign up now to reserve your space!! Please visit ww.augustaheritage.com

I’ll be teaching Cowboy Songs and Western Yodeling. (Excerpts from the catalog)

Cowboy singing is an American art form and tradition. 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 Dogies,” “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.

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.

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

So far in 2010

This year has gotten off to a great start!

January….a Music of the Civil War Show with Rex Rideout

Denver Post – Feature Article by Bill Husted. Jan. 7.  Click here to read it!   http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_14135958

Arvada Center’s Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering, with Baxter Black, Sons of the San Joaquin, Wiley and the Wild West, and Michael Martin Murphey.   Among the highlights was spending time with the Australian Champion Bush Poet, Carol Huechan, and other Aussies Milton Taylor and Ruelee.

California Zephyr train ride to Elko, NV.   What a memorable trip!!!   Watch for photos coming soon!

Nat’l Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, NV.   The grand-daddy of them all, and it’s easy to see why!

I got to help lead the “Singalong Session” with Hal Cannon, RW Hampton, Andy Wilkinson and Andy Hedges, and Dave Bourne.   I was in a fun Yodeling Session with Wiley Gustafson, and 2  extremely talented  young ladies, Cora Wood and Brigid Reedy.  I was  the “lead mare” in a session called, “Across the Generations” with darling little Cora Wood, Adrian and Miss V, (the Gypsy Cowbelle)   It was a terrific session!!   The frosting on the cake was the great honor of being the Baxter Black’s Special Guest on his Saturday show.  What a thrill!!!   I think you  can still hear it on the www.westernfolklife.com

In addition to performing, I had so much fun in jam sessions and “vistin’ with kin.”  Elko is such a wonderful place for a reunion with the many wonderful friends I’ve been lucky to make over the last 28 years!!!

In March, I got to join Jean Prescott and Yvonne Hollenbeck, as the Sweethearts in Carhartts, at the South East Cowboy Gathering held at the magnificent Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA.

This is a world class art museum, and the friendliest folks you can imagine.  It was so good to hear the concert with Red Steagall.  Thanks to  Doc Stovall for all his hard work in making the festival so great!

I taught my Cowboy Songs and Western Yodeling classes at Swallow Hill School of Music, and had an enthusiastic bunch!

Barb-Wire Books in Longmont, CO is a new surprise on the Front Range scene.   Zeb Dennis organized a little “cowboy deal” with 6 of us sharing some songs and poems in this darling new independent book store. I was joined by my friends Al “Doc” Mehl, Vic Anderson, Rex Rideout and Lloyd Morris and Zeb Dennis.   We expected about 40 people, and when the calls started coming in, we had seats for 70. Imagine our delight when 230 people attended this first concert!  We were all blown away  by a surprise appearance by America’s favorite cowboys, Riders in the Sky!!!   They came straight from the airport and gave the audience a rare treat!!!   It was also Ranger Doug’s Birthday!!!

We’re going to do monthly cowboy concerts!!!  Visit www.barbedwirebooks.com

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