Happy 2012! - December 31, 2011

Happy New Year to our fans. We were very busy in 2011, with nearly 30 performances on our schedule! We would like to take the opportunity to thank all our fans, especially those who drive long distances to come hear us perform.

Some highlights of 2011 include the addition of a regular monthly performance at Two Fools Tavern. We performed here on the Fourth Sunday of every month, and we will continue these performances in 2012. Come down and join us for some great fish 'n chips and a great atmosphere.

One of our crowning achievements for 2011 was our joint performance with Breaking Blue at The Outpost Performance Space. We spent months planning this performance, and learning each others material. The end result was a magical performance before a packed house. Thank you, every one!

We played at several festivals in 2011 as well. We were the debut act for the Albuquerque Folk Festival's Sign-up stage. We love the AFF and hope to be more active with them in the future. We traveled to Carrizozo for a "Music in the Parks" event, and played at the cozy Weed, New Mexico Bluegrass Festival. Truth or Consequences hosted us at the Main Street Center as part of their TorC Blues series.

Muddy River String Band also played at the Bio Park, in the Heritage Farm's Wool Festival, as well as their Earth Day celebration. We also brought our brand of musical fun to the Corrales Grower's Market, the Idalia Road Market, and O'Neill's Pub. Capping off the year we played at Solid Grounds to a lively audience.

Lynda Garcia was forced to reduce her involvement in the band this year, due to her chronic pain. Muddy River String Band searched for a replacement, and discovered Mike Zullo. Mike has joined us from Minnesota, and graces us with rhythm guitar and excellent mandolin picking. Watch for him in 2012!

Once again we would like to thank our fans! You make us what we are, and we love your enthusiasm. We hope to keep seeing you in 2012!