Heritage Music Festival in Elk Point SD

Update for 2020

The Heritage Music Festival which has been a mainstay on the third Saturday in July in

Elk Point SD since 2004 will be discontinued….2019 was the final year.

Many thanks and appreciation to all the performers, attendees, sponsors, media, and the Elk Point-Jefferson School for making it a great success every year!  From 2004-2010 the festival supported the Lewis and Clark Heritage Days event held in Elk Point. From 2011-2019 your donations raised funds for the Youth Scholarship Program of the Elk Point Mason Lodge #3. Your gifts of talent, donations and sponsorships, provide scholarships for a graduating senior from Elk Point and Dakota Valley School! 

We are very grateful to you for 15 years of support.  THANK YOU EVERYONE!

God Bless You!

Elaine Peacock, Music Coordinator

 Elk Point Mason Lodge #3, Sponsor

And Heritage Music Festival Committee

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Enjoy a day of a variety of country, gospel, big band music Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at the air-conditioned Elk Point-Jefferson School Middle School Gym, 402 S. Douglas, from 11 am – 9:00 p.m. Featured artists will be nationally renowned Nashville Singer/Songwriter Terry S. Smith who is famous for Johnny Cash’s recording of “Far Side Banks of Jordan”.  He is also the National Traditional Country Music Association Songwriter of the Year in 1995 and 1996. A Songwriter with a Different Touch” is a superior performer whose music has been recorded by Johnny and  Carter Cash, Roy Acuff, The Oak Ridge Boys, and others. He is a favorite at festivals. His web site is www.terrysmith.us.

Excited to welcome National Traditional Country Hall of Fame Inductee Dale Eichor, from Fort Dodge and DJ at KWMT Radio 540 AM for many years.  You will enjoy his classic country voice and music!  He is a popular performer and MC at music festivals and events!  

Bands this year will be the talented “Prodigal Sons Gospel Band” from Salem Lutheran Church, Ponca, NE who play country and western hymns from their new cd “A Closer Walk”.  Band members include Mark Brewer, DJ Smith, Mark Alan Jenkins, and Bruce Ericksen.  You will find them at county fairs and events too!

Big Band “Phil & Friends” directed by Phil Blum from Armour, South Dakota who graced the stage in 2015 and enjoyed by all.  You will enjoy big band dance music - So bring your dancing shoes!

New comer Kim Plender, singer/songwriter will bring a smile to your face as you enjoy her sweet smile, bib overalls, and classic country and variety music. She hails from Box Elder, SD and is a member of “Buffalo Grass” and “Kim and the Cue Balls”, two popular bands in the Black Hills, as well as a worship leader and a favorite at festivals!  Her cd “These are a Few of my Favorite Things” won CD of the Year last year at the South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame awards and the  National Traditional Country Music Festival!

Returning for the third year is Duo Don Joy and Melanie Lynn from Lynchburg, Missouri. Their harmonies and country music will touch your heart!  They have hooked up musically to reach a new level of recordings from various artists in the traditional country music world including a tribute to Wade Jackson and been awarded 2016 Vintage Country CD of the Year by NTCMA!

Joining us this year is Jan Schifrel from Crofton, NE who is a classic country and western singer.  Her album “The Game Horse” shares a glimpse into her life and love of God, family and friends, the cowboy life and music.  You will find her at Schifrels WJ Ranch near Crofton NE.  She is a speaker and also hosts music events at the ranch!

Also on the program is local recording artist Elaine Peacock. She sings gospel, Patsy Cline, and variety of music for all ages and has released 9 CDs since 2003, including an album of Hit Songs by her producer Dennis Morgan who wrote songs for Barbara Mandrell, Ronnie Milsap, Charlie Pride! Elaine is also a square dance caller, 2009 NTCMA & 2010 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee and CD of the Year awards for The World is Full of Colors and Happiness Health and Heaven.  Joining her on the piano is Elk Point recording artist, and 2015 South Dakota Country Music Hall of Famer, Isabel Trobaugh who released her cd “Isabel’s Favorites in 2016!  

Entertaining us on the drums will be Terry Durr from Lemars, IA who drums for several bands!  Singer Nancy Rogers also from Lemars will share her beautiful voice and harmonies!  South Dakota Hall of Fame Musicians, Roy King and Dave Bergquist will back up performers as well. 

Excited to have young person of the day Elk Point’s talented 14 year old Ben Hanson who plays the piano and shares his beautiful voice with us as well as performs at St. Joseph Church on Sundays.

Another newcomer this year from Elk Point is Eric Tompkins with a great country voice and magic guitar picking!  He is a member of the duo TEEM, who you will find at a variety of events, and Eric sings at United Parish in Elk Point on Sundays!  You will enjoy his music and renditions of a variety of country music!

Playing pre-show  acoustic country music at 10:25 - 10:55 will be Chad Bruneau from Sioux City IA! He will also sing the National Anthem at 12:55 after the Veterans Tribute!  

The Masons FAMOUS ROAST BEEF DINNER is served at 5:00 pm. (carry outs available) Concessions beginning at 11am, a Circle Jam Area for any musician/singer!  Bring your lawn chairs, a free will donation for music, and enjoy excellent music to benefit Elk Point Masonic Lodge #3 High School Scholarship program and the Youth SDCHIP program.  Bring your dancing shoes….. there will be a dance area! Thank you to all our sponsors! We look forward to seeing you!   

Visit Heritage Music Festival on  website: epmusicfest.wix.com/2019  Like Facebook page: Heritage Music Festival @elkpointheritagemusicfest   Contact: Larry Clark 712-259-3191 email: lgclark@vastbb.net or Elaine Peacock 712-204-4151, email elainepeacockmusic@yahoo.com