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Help the VBF spring fund drive reach its goal
By Dan Bergeson on Jun 13, 2023 07:07 pm
We are nearing the end of our spring fund drive. The goal for the 2023 festival is $15,000 and we are getting closer to achieving that every day, but we’re not quite there yet. We need to reach that goal by June 16 in order to ensure we have the means to meet our budget needs for VBF 2023.
Have you made a contribution yet? Thanks to all of those folks that have. If you haven’t, there’s still time. Go to the VBF home page (www.vintagebandfestival.org) and click on the big green “Donate” button. Checks can be sent to Vintage Band Festival, 204 W. 7th Street #130, Northfield, MN 55057.
Thanks for your support!
The Alphorns return: May I Alp You?
By Dan Bergeson on Jun 10, 2023 07:24 pm
On and off over the years, Vintage Band Festival audiences have enjoyed the music of a small group of alphorn players in southern Minnesota. Alphorns have a history rooted in the mountains of Europe, particularly in Switzerland. This year, the alphorns will be returning to Northfield to the delight of all.
On a typical beautiful evening during spring, summer or fall, Ralph and Mary Brindle can be found playing alphorns somewhere … at home, at local parks, in the BWCA, in the mountains, even out in the snow while snowshoeing! Mary & Ralph play for outdoor weddings, Swiss Independence celebrations, and special occasions upon request. Active musicians with a variety of musical groups in the Twin Cities, Ralph and Mary began playing alphorn in 2004 are excited to bring some alphorn serendipity to the Vintage Band Festival!
Watch for the alphorns along Division Street on July 29 with multiple stops during the day between 2nd Street and 6th Street in front of coffee houses, restaurants and the public library.
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