The Slew Foot Family Band

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2018
End Date
February 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Kandiyohi
Kandiyohi
Project Overview

The Slew Foot Family Band (Duane & Karen Becker & their 8 kids) travel the Midwest playing a variety of styles of music with a variety of instruments - guitars, fiddles, mandolins, banjos, bass, hammered dulcimer, harmonicas, and the tin whistle - in addition to clogging. The whole family stays involved!

Project Details

76 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
$200
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees to this musical event will be 1) exposed to new music 2) gain an appreciation of diverse types of music 3) come together as a community to celebrate their accomplishments over the past year 4) support the work of local musicians which helps spread cultural awareness.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The Slew Foot Family Band played a great variety of music, including gospel songs, oldies, and old war songs. Participants commented that they appreciated the variety of music played, which helped them develop an appreciation for different types of music they may not have been familiar with before. The band also used an amazing number of instruments...in new and interesting way! Attendee comments showed that one of the most appreciated parts of the performance was the clogging! Many people commented how much they enjoyed the 'family' aspect of this performance -- they enjoyed seeing the kids work together and the inclusive nature of the event.

Source of Additional Funds

Horseshoe Bar & Grill (venue), Civic & Commerce Association in Lake Lillian

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Ortega
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200