Pushing Chain

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2016
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Carlton
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
St. Louis
Carlton
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
St. Louis
Project Overview

Hear the strong harmonies, kazoos, and songs of Pushing Chain duo Boyd Blomberg on guitar and vocals and Adam Moe on fiddle and vocals. Join the entertaining duo as they perform their original songs and jam with the audience.

Project Details

470 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,500
Other Funds Leveraged
$994
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The intended outcome of the music program is to allow patrons the opportunity to experience music from a variety of genres by local artists. A survey was distributed to receive feedback from those attending the programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys were distributed to participants at all programs. 87% strongly agreed that this was an enjoyable experience and 85% strongly agreed that they would attend a similar event. Comments: "Another great experience broadening musical horizons." "Boyd and dam did an excellent job, would like to see them back! Very entertaining! Great for all ages." " I enjoyed this and it helped bring about a little reminder of the past." "Great performance by talented musicians-very engaging."

Source of Additional Funds

21 libraries provided space , staff, and additional promotion for the programs and approximately 15 regional newspapers provided marketing through press releases, photos and interviews with artists and performers.

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Weikum
Organization Name
Arrowhead Library System
Street Address
5528 Emerald Avenue
City
Mt. Iron
State
MN
Zip Code
55768
Phone
218-741-3840 ext. 230
Email
jim.weikum@alslib.info
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200