FMBD - Information Page

Hosted by the lovely and talented...

LEEANN ATHERTON, an Austin musician and mother, this community and family orientated event celebrates the fine original music of Austin, Texas and the world beyond; with friends, dancing, and a potluck dinner to share. The special guest artists and the full moon make for a howlin' good time.

Please bring the following:

$10.00 PER PERSON CASH DONATION (Please no large bills) and POTLUCK to share such as meat and vegies for the grill, and/or a covered prepared dish and beverages. The Bar-B-Que pits are fired and smokin', professional chefs make sure it’s all good!

Musicians, bring your instruments...

Open Mic typically starts the music around 4:00pm, first come... The campfire after the dance is acoustic.

Friends of the FMBD

Check out the FMBD myspace, www.leeannatherton.com, Leeann's myspace, Maria's Taco Xpress

Barn Dances occur...

on occasional full moon Sundays and some holiday Sundays (SXSW,Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother's & Father's Day). Each Barn Dance has its own unique personality.

Can't afford to make a cash donation?

Then PLEASE VOLUNTEER ...Volunteers needed Sunday at noon to help set up, Sunday night and Monday daytime to pick up, get trash and recycling to the street and tables stored away.

Guest List...

There is no guest list except for Pre-arranged volunteer musicians and Cooks, prearranged Volunteer Event Prep and Clean-Up Crew. Please volunteer for our next event!

Please Remember...

Don't bring pets, No Unaccompanied Minors, Parents watch your children! No Glass Containers. Park Smart respect our neighbors’ driveways. Use the Recycle and Garbage Containers. PLEASE don’t leave cigarette butts on the ground.

Want to Play at the Barn Dance?

Attend Leeann Atherton’s regular house gig Friday's 7:00pm – 9:00 pm at Maria’s Taco Xpress, 2529 South Lamar. Bring your CD, press kit or play the open mic at the next Barn Dance! ( www.tacoxpress.com ) ( www.leeannatherton.com )

This Wonderful Event provides...

paid and volunteer professional musicians, pro sound system & crew, Porta-Potty rental and removal, prep and clean up crews, lavish potluck, cooks at the grill, ice chests and ice, disposable plates & silverware AND a loving venue in beautiful South Austin.

That the South Austin Barn Dance has been going 18 years
That many benefits benefit from this land-based initiative
That a musician gives more than harmonies
That truth may be a song-but her voice carries
That sharing and co-operation are antidotes
That South Austin is an Independent Republic
That goodwill is not an industry but a way of life
That smiles translate across all borders-age,sex,yes
That fear is anger internalized(a reactionary ride)
That love means more than cliche(lives deep inside)
That words may be bridges,lyrics,bandages,panaceas
That one is always a beginning
That open mike works for every one
That responsibility means ability to respond
That every moment makes things better
That chances are for taking /love is in the making
and even if it does not rhyme/there is always someone waiting
to carry your discovery on-to other lines and times..Write ON!
from Thom the WorldPoet

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