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2009 Jun 08

ACQ Status Update

Michael has updated the captions to the scrapbook from last Christmas' concert at Central Christian Church. I also asked him to send us a message regarding the status of the Appalachian Christmas Quartet. Here's the update:

"The Appalachian Christmas Quartet has been everything we'd hoped it could be! We have been able to entertain and bring a "twist" to the average Christmas time entertainment, as well as grow and develop as musicians.

Since the band formed in 1997, everyone has married and there are multiple children in the picture now too. We have had to make the necessary but difficult decision to "bow out" for now.

We have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and have memories for a lifetime, 4 CD recordings and a live DVD. Throughout the bands 12 years of performances and recordings we were 100% supported by the south central Kansas communities and our CD sales.

Never say never, but for now we are taking an extended break in our performing."

2009 Jan 04

2008 Season Pictures
I wanted to get pictures from this season posted before too long, but I haven't had a chance to write captions or a review yet. Will get that done ASAP. Click here for pictures.

2008 Oct 20

2008 Season
The Appalachian Christmas Quartet 2008 Christmas season is now complete. Click here for current dates. It's a short list, and there are not likely to be anymore additions, so make plans now!

2008 Sept 19

2008 Season
I don't know about you, but I'm having major ACQ withdrawal!! At last, the Appalachian Christmas Quartet 2008 Christmas season is just around the corner. Click here for current dates. There will be only be about half a dozen dates this season, so stay tuned for an updated itinerary. For questions about bookings, you should immediately contact Tammy Aubushon at 225-721-8313, or . To be informed of any additions and updates, as well as other breaking news, click here to go to the ACQ Mailing List Page for info on subscribing to the list.

2007 Nov 11

2007 Season
I have good news and bad news. The bad news for us is there will be no Appalachian Christmas Quartet performances this season. The good news for ACQ is they get the Christmas season off for the first time in 10 years. Michael made this decision with mixed emotions. While the trip home to Wichita and getting to see all of us will be missed, they will certainly enjoy a more relaxed Christmas season (although I'm going to make the safe assumption that they'll still be plenty busy). Michael did say they still plan on coming back next year, and wishes you all a Blessed Holiday season!

2007 Jan 25

2006 Season Scrapbook posted
The 2006 Scrapbook is now online. Check out pictures from the last date of the 10th Anniversary season with special guest Mitch McVicker. Click Here for the 2006 Scrapbook.

2006 Dec 12

Live CD/DVD available for purchase now!
The two-disc set is now available for sale online as well as at this season's performances. Unfortunately for those purchasing online, they will not ship in time to receive by Christmas, but you may begin ordering now. Click here for DVD details, and click here to order online.

2006 Oct 07

2006 Season
The Christmas 2006 season is pretty much finalized. Click here to see the first draft of the itinerary (more details to come).

2-disc Live CD/DVD coming soon!
There is a dual disc coming out this year. A live CD and a compilation of highlights from the past 9 years of home videos on the second disc (DVD). Now people can finally have the live recording they have been asking for as well as a video that has been requested since the first concert ACQ ever played! Stayed tuned for more info.

2006 Sept 15

2006 Season
The Christmas 2006 season is now being booked. To book the quartet, or if you have questions about bookings, you should immediately contact Tammy Aubushon at 620-245-7017, or . To be informed of any additions and updates, as well as other breaking news, click here to go to the ACQ Mailing List Page for info on subscribing to the list.

2005 Dec 22

2005 Season
The 2005 season comes to a close. We will still be doing a full scrapbook to include all performances, but I wanted to get this rough draft of pics from 12/20 as a preview. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas! Click here for the scrapbook.

2005 Nov 17

2005 Season
The 2005 season is coming together. Click here for current dates.

Here's the latest news from Michael...

"I just wanted to take a minute to let you all know that I recently received an award and acknowledgement from ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) for the recent compositions that have been published. Last year (2004) I was fortunate enough to have 17 original compositions released by various publishers. My assumption is that must have generated enough hype to merit this ASCAP award for composition in 2005.

I am also happy to let you know that this year I have already had a publisher commit to 8 more of my compositions! Who knows, maybe I have a shot to win this award next year too? Jeanne Anne and I have our fingers crossed."

Michael and Jeanne Anne

2005 Jan 19

2004 Season Scrapbook posted
The 2004 Scrapbook is now online. There are four full pages. Stay tuned for links to reviews of the concert and new CD ! Click Here for the 2004 Scrapbook.

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