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2017 NIBA Officers & Board of Directors

· President: Tom Gerber (815-312-3964)

pres@nibaweb.org, tgerber.card@gmail.com

· Vice President: Kim Kraemer (312-730-7469)

vp@nibaweb.org, kimkraemer@comcast.net

· Treasurer: Cindy Kline (224-569-6210) drpepper@ameritech.net

· Secretary: Mary Krasko (815-879-2414)

Board Members

Jim Berkland 630-479-6610

Bill Fulton 818-673-8694

Joyce Kraemer joycekraemer@comcast.net

Rich Krasko 815-879-2414

Ray Ward 815-732-4641

Please make all submissions for this newsletter by the 15th of each month to niba@nibaweb.org. Send all printed copy and photos to: NIBA, PO Box 310, West Dundee, IL 60118. This newsletter is copyrighted by the NIBA.

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Pics from the

2017 NIBA Festival

Kim & Friends

Foggy Memory Boys

Fox Valley Grass

Sweet Country

The Grass Hoopers

NIBA Dates to Remember:

Jul 16 : Country Music Show, Dekalb

Aug 10 : Sycamore Steam Show

Aug 20 : Plano Superfest

Sept 17 : NIBA Picnic, Illini State Park

Dec 2 : NIBA Christmas Party,

Harding Community Center

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Member Submission: Larry Gesiakowski

A good time was had by all at the annual NIBA festival at Lyons Farm in Yorkville. Joe J. and I arrived around 12:45 Saturday afternoon to a full parking lot and hall. It was good to see and speak to many of the bluegrass friends I haven't seen in quite a while.

The festival committee worked hard on this year’s event and it showed. A great line up of bands, food and music. After checking in my first stop was outside to see who was jamming where. It was refreshing to see the entire Lyons Farm site being used. The camping area, the old town, the barn area was all in full bluegrass mode.

There was some good pickin’ down by the general store during the afternoon. When I finally ventured back to the hall a couple of hours later things were moving right along. I stayed listened to the last several performers and groups.

Chris Walz did an outstanding one man performance, followed by the great harmonies of Truman Ridge, Bluegrass Escape set the mark with their set. The Templeton Family finished up the show. I would like to know Mom and Dad’s secret to teaching, inspiring and raising such a fine group of youngsters and musicians. Hope to see everyone at the next gathering.

Larry G.

Chris Walz