They recently took the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards ceremony by storm with a decidedly new twist on the Monroe Legacy.
Abalone Dots consists of four girls from a Swedish town called Västervik. They write their own songs and have also cooperated with other song writers, Marit Bergman among others.
The music is similar to bluegrass or softgrass.
The all-female quartet from Sweden will bring its fusion of pop, bluegrass, rock, alternative country-Western sounds to south Orange County for two shows this weekend.
The Abalone Dots will perform in Dana Point on Friday and in Mission Viejo on Saturday. Those who miss the group at these relatively small concert venues will have one more chance to see them, amid 30,000 or so fans Sunday at the Joshua Tree Music Festival.
The Abalone Dots have released several albums, including 2007's "From a Safe Distance" and 2008's "Traveler."
Since forming earlier this decade, the group has received rave reviews for musicianship as well as soaring vocal harmonies. The Dots recently performed at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tenn., and received a standing ovation at one of Americana music's most distinguished forums.
Among the highlights on the Abalone Dots' most recent disc ("Traveler") are the country-styled "Craighead County Sky" and "A Simple Song," as well as the emotional ballad "Lost" and the bluegrass-tinged "Break the Silence."
The Abalone Dots feature Rebecka Hjukström, 22 (guitar, banjo, dobro, vocals), Sophia Hogman, 24 (mandolin, cello, keyharp, vocals), Louise Holmer, 25 (bass, piano, vocals), and Elin Mörk, 24 (fiddle, vocals).
After nearly 40 events, the states highest qualified contestants converge in the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center this Novemember to battle for over $90,000.00 and the chance to attend the National Finals in Las Vegas!
Schedule
Friday November 20th - Gates open 6pm 1st Performance 8pm
Saturday November 21st - Gates open 3pm Double Header. Your ticket is valid for BOTH rodeos! 2nd Performance 4pm 3rd Performance 8pm
Tickets
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General Admission (Grandstands) Friday performance $12 ($15 at the gate) Saturday double header $15 ($18 at the gate) Children 10 and under: No ticket required with paid adult
"Gold Buckle" Arena Level Box Seating Friday performance $20 Saturday double header $25 18 and over only
Exclusive VIP Access Limited tickets available. Includes meal and discounted drinks Friday or Saturday $50 (18 and over only)
Preferred Parking (available only online) Guarantee your parking spot just steps away from the main gate One per vehicle while supplies last: $10
Entertainment for the entire family
Every performance features all seven rodeo events including Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping, Saddle-Bronc Riding, Team Roping, Women's Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. The full-service midway provides food, shopping and activities before, during, and after the performance.
Comfortable Norwegian cows are producing more milk and have less udder infections since new regulations allowing them to relax for up to half a day on soft rubberized mattresses were introduced.
In 2004, Norway introduced rules to replace gradually all sheds where cows are kept in stalls with ones that allow them to move more freely and lie down on a softer surface.
"They lie about half of the day, which is natural for them," doctoral student Lars Erik Ruud told Reuters after researching the impact of the rules, the first of their kind in the world.
"Production increases by 5-6 percent," Ruud said, explaining that a more relaxed lifestyle boosted the volume of blood flowing through the cows' udders, which meant more liters of milk produced from each cow.
But the rules also have a drawback, he said, as the relaxed cows' hooves do not naturally wear down as they would if in contact with a hard surface.
The All-American sport of Professional Rodeo will roll into Norco, CA, August 21-22-23, 2009. Celebrating 25 years of bullriding, broncs, barrels and western entertainment, the Norco Mounted Posse PRCA Rodeo is the place to be for family fun. Grab a seat under Norco's state of the art covered arena and witness world champion cowboys and cowgirls pit themselves against the worlds top rodeo stock. Enjoy the laughter while rodeo clown Slim Garner creates chaos, watch skilled trick riding demonstrations, witness Mutton Bustin" kids grab the wool for a wild ride. Three days of western fun with barbecue, cowboy goods and hands on entertainment for the kids. New in 09, Friday and Saturday Rodeo Dance following the rodeo performance with the Doo Wah Riders. For information www.norcoprcarodeo.com. Tickets available on line, starting July 5, 2009. For more information call 951-371-1204. The Norco Mounted Posse PRCA Rodeo is a 501 c-3, non-profit event. All funds generated are donated back to the community, supporting local equestrian groups, Boy Scouts, Challenged Children's Rodeo, American Legion, Norco High School Booster Clubs and more.
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After nearly 40 events, the states highest qualified contestants converge in the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center this Novemember to battle for over $90,000.00 and the chance to attend the National Finals in Las Vegas!
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