• A. Trae McMaken

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  • "Trae McMaken astounded the audience . . . A terrific fiddler and singer he definitely is!" Beaver Island News on the 'Net.

    Sheer brilliance of style, executed in the most authentic, creative and passionate way possible. . ." "Trae’s 'performance,' actually his story-telling art, transformed the ordinary into extraordinary!" Linda Schweihofer, China Township Supervisor.

    Wonderful - Enlightening - Fun - Great Living History Lessons."
    "The combination of stories and music you present is a treasure."
    Joan Vinette, Michigan State University Extension Program, "Life of Lake Superior," Outdoor Education.

    "We were lucky to get you and your music, Trae. Wonderfully intricate and historic music."
    "You added the touches of goodness of character and fine music that Munising Bay Arts Festival really appreciates."
    Ramble G. Nichols, Munising Bay Arts Association.

    "Loved the songs + stories." Karen O'Brien, Atkins School, Bridgeport, Michigan.

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Munising Bay Arts Festival

By trae on Jun 30, 2012 | In General

     Well, after a couple days of fiddling and floating in the Leelanau and Charlevoix areas, I'm up in the grand U.P. At 4:30PM this afternoon I'm headlining the Munising Bay Arts Festival in Munising, MI. It's a beautiful setting, beautiful weather. I'm looking forward to performing for the folks here, and since I rolled into town yesterday evening, the hospitality has been A+. Munising is a cool town, with hills behind the Lake Superior shore, Grand Island off the coast, waterfalls, and some of the best beaches anywhere. It's also full of history, whether from the fur trade or the lumber era or the Lake shipping, it's all here. I'm happy to bring some of the old music to Munising.

     I'll be coming back up to the area in a week or so to be the artist in residence for Grand Island Day for the Michigan State University Extension "Life of Lake Superior" program for the youth of the area. 

     Check out some pictures.

Here is a shot of the lovely beach right next to the stage with the marina in the background.

Next is a shot of some of the tents along the water.

And below is the stage area where I'll be performing at 4:30 today.

Comment from: Ramble G. Nichols [Visitor]
We were lucky to get you and your music, Trae. Wonderfully intricate and historic music. And the beat was damn good, too. See you at the Life of Lake Superior performances in a few days.
07/02/12 @ 19:12
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