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The Prairie Acre
Bluegrass / Americana / Freestyle



LAWRENCE, Kansas
United States

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Last Login:  7/16/2009
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Member Since11/28/2006
Band Websitetheprairieacre.com
Band MembersTricia Spencer, fiddle
Noah Musser, banjo
Greg Yother, guitar
Virginia Musser, bass
InfluencesThe Freight Hoppers, The Wilders, Sweet Sunny South, The Midday Ramblers, Foghorn Stringband, High on the Hog, Dirk Powell, Bruce Molsky, Rayna Gellert
Sounds LikeA commercial break on your grandma's first radio; driving on Kansas back roads in a minivan; a keg party for pioneers
THE PRAIRIE ACRE: Who'll Rock the Cradle?
The band's fourth CD lands them solidly in old-time territory. The 15-song romp through traditional and original numbers continues the band’s efforts to explore, adapt and revive songs that are woven into America’s folk-music fabric.
THE PRAIRIE ACRE: Jaybird and the Sparrow-hawk
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"The (band's) third self-released record 'Jaybird and the Sparrow-Hawk' is loaded with hot doses of revivalist old-timey fare, documenting the sound of a band hitting its stride and having a heck of a good time doing it." --lawrence.com

THE PRAIRIE ACRE: Bluegrass Motormart
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"Lawrence string-banders The Prairie Acre shoot straight down the middle and hit a bullseye with their Bill Monroe and Stanley Brothers-informed bluegrass." -- The Lawrence Journal World
Record LabelIndependent
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Private party Lawrence, Kansas
Jul 18 2009 9:00P
Americana Music Academy Festival Lawrence, Kansas
Aug 8 2009 8:00P
Wyoming Fine Arts Center Cincinnati, Ohio
Aug 10 2009 8:00P
Wyoming Fine Arts Center Cincinnati, Ohio
Aug 16 2009 2:00P
Private party Lawrence, Kansas
Aug 19 2009 6:00P
Eat Local Potluck Lawrence
Aug 22 2009 8:00P
Farmer’s Market Lawrence, Kansas
Aug 23 2009 3:00P
Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships Lawrence, Kansas
Aug 29 2009 7:00P
Keg Creek Days Festival Glenwood, Iowa
Sep 5 2009 7:30P
Uptown Hoedown LAWRENCE

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   About The Prairie Acre
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The Prairie Acre is working to bring old-time music to a new generation. Every time they pick up their stringed instruments, kick off a song and start making their distinctively twangy sound, they’re doing their part to keep alive the pre-MP3, pre-CD, pre-LP era when the best way to enjoy good music was to play it with your friends and neighbors.

This veteran quartet from Lawrence, Kansas has shared the bill with the likes of the Foghorn Stringband and Rhonda Vincent and has performed at prestigious venues including the Nebraska Bluegrass Festival and the 2008 Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering. In Spring 2009 the band released its fourth CD, “Who’ll Rock the Cradle?” a 15-song romp through traditional and original numbers that continues the band’s efforts to explore, adapt and revive songs that are woven into America’s folk-music fabric. The CD was recorded at Mike West's Ninth Ward Pickin' Parlor in Lawrence, KS and includes a guest appearance by Mike Horan of The Midday Ramblers on fiddle

The Prairie Acre’s signature sound comes from the rambunctious fiddling of Tricia Spencer (fiddle, vocals), and from members Noah Musser, (banjo, vocals); Greg Yother (guitar, vocals) and Virginia Musser (bass, vocals). They got together in Lawrence in 2002 and quickly built a loyal following among people throughout the Midwest and beyond who liked their family-friendly spirit, down-home flavor and instrumental talent.

Booking information is available by e-mailing Liz Weslander at theprairieacre@yahoo.com.


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The Prairie Acre's Friends Comments
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Mr. G





Jul 1 2009 8:38 PM

Sorry we missed hearing you at the Fiddler's Gathering, but we did get to talk briefly at the cd stand! Be buying that cd soon! Keep it up!

Todd Garrett
David





Jul 1 2009 6:01 PM

You guys were AWESOME at The Fiddlers Gathering! Thanks for coming back and especially for playing the contra/square dancing! I hope to see you there next year, if not before!
ღ✞Boo❤Boo✞ღ





May 30 2009 4:26 AM


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Mr. G





May 6 2009 12:23 AM

Very glad to hear you are returning to the Fiddler's Gathering! See you there!
John Lomas





Apr 29 2009 6:43 PM

Hi Cuz

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The Three Jacks





Apr 23 2009 3:34 AM

Heard you last year at the Kansas Sampler Festival in Concordia, I haven't forgotten, and I'm glad to have found you.
You all are fabulous!
The Valentine Failures





Apr 15 2009 7:48 PM

What's up!! How things going?

Thanks for adding us!

Rock
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Apr 11 2009 5:39 PM


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Mar 30 2009 9:08 PM

We sure hope to see ya there NEXT saturday

RedLefty





Feb 25 2009 11:41 PM

geeze, you kids are hoggin' all the local media!
you need to share, or redlefty needs to pop out and start carrying babies!
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Feb 19 2009 3:41 AM



Way to go!! Love, peace & waffles!
We are greatful!


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Feb 9 2009 11:35 PM

Thank you. It is nice to hear that from such a great band!! I really enjoyed your set last night.
You guys are all amazing players
*Cindy Lou Who*


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Feb 7 2009 2:06 PM

love the Sound
The Alkali Flats





Jan 27 2009 4:13 PM

Hey! Get a couple of sitters, we're going to Europe! They'll love you guys there!
Michael





Jan 19 2009 8:36 AM

Thank You for adding me to your friends list. I think your music is great and am looking forward to hearing more of it. I wish you the best and hope 2009 is your best year yet.
The Ready Brothers





Jan 13 2009 3:57 AM

No, thank you for playing the show with us. You sounded better then ever! It's always a pleasure to share a stage with you folks and hopefully we'll get to do it again soon.
The Alkali Flats





Dec 2 2008 1:23 AM

Sunny and 75 here, and oranges, grapes, and avocados right in the back yard! Nyah Nyah! (thumb on nose) Seriously: Throw the young'uns in the van and head West!
Dempsey’s Pub





Dec 1 2008 6:43 PM


See you guys there!
The Alkali Flats





Nov 30 2008 5:12 AM

Miss you all, when are you coming to California?
Dempsey’s Pub





Nov 19 2008 3:25 PM

Jefferson Noizet





Nov 17 2008 8:31 AM

ThanX 4 your friendship, cheers 4 your music.
Greetings from south of France
Çinema





Nov 13 2008 3:53 PM

Nous n'avons pas le même style mais j'ai beaucoup de plaisir à écouter votre musique !

Thanks for the add

Christophe

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Nov 3 2008 5:26 PM

tanks fer da add dere, daddy-O(s)!


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Oct 25 2008 1:48 PM

Come see us in Hutchinson, KS!


Free Range Fiddle





Oct 21 2008 2:59 AM

Yes - Battleground is always a great treat. Fun playing tunes with you all there. We're doing fine here in Illinois, playing a few tunes now and then (never enough).
Have a fun fall season!
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