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The LaClaires in concertPosted 7:56 PM, Apr 11 2009
Join the Friends of Ricker Memorial Library for a free bluegrass concert, Friday, June 19, at 7:00 pm! A limited number of seats are available, so call the library today at 998-4390 to reserve your spot!
About the LaClaires:
Phil and Ellen LaClaire have a passion for acoustic roots, bluegrass and gospel music. They have been singing in church since they were children and both come from extended families who spent many evenings playing traditional ballads, gospel and old time country music together. When they married in 1972, they combined their musical interests and eventually formed The LaClaire Family Band that originally included daughters Jessica and Sarah, Mom Beverly LaClaire and Uncle Al Williams.
Phil is an accomplished musician vocally and on the guitar and banjo. Ellen lends support with the upright bass, vocal harmonies and an occasional rift on the mandolin. Jeanine Loubier is an accomplished musician, talented on guitar, banjo, mandolin and bass. 15 years of traveling with The LaClaire band has blended her strong vocals beautifully with Phil & Ellen. Jeanine’s early years growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma provide her a musical background full of bluegrass and country. She has helped immeasurably in molding the LaClaire sound. She is truly a part of the LaClaire family heritage!
The LaClaires have produced many recording projects and perform often at churches, festivals, homecomings, fairs, etc. For more information, you can visit their website at www.thelaclaires.com or call (207) 897-3164
About the LaClaires:
Phil and Ellen LaClaire have a passion for acoustic roots, bluegrass and gospel music. They have been singing in church since they were children and both come from extended families who spent many evenings playing traditional ballads, gospel and old time country music together. When they married in 1972, they combined their musical interests and eventually formed The LaClaire Family Band that originally included daughters Jessica and Sarah, Mom Beverly LaClaire and Uncle Al Williams.
Phil is an accomplished musician vocally and on the guitar and banjo. Ellen lends support with the upright bass, vocal harmonies and an occasional rift on the mandolin. Jeanine Loubier is an accomplished musician, talented on guitar, banjo, mandolin and bass. 15 years of traveling with The LaClaire band has blended her strong vocals beautifully with Phil & Ellen. Jeanine’s early years growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma provide her a musical background full of bluegrass and country. She has helped immeasurably in molding the LaClaire sound. She is truly a part of the LaClaire family heritage!
The LaClaires have produced many recording projects and perform often at churches, festivals, homecomings, fairs, etc. For more information, you can visit their website at www.thelaclaires.com or call (207) 897-3164