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Jay Shogren and the Shanghai’d were selected by the Wyoming Blues and Jazz Society to represent Wyoming at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn. Jan. 30 through Feb. 2. “Memphis is a great music town,” Shogren, vocalist, guitarist, mandolin player and songwriter for the band, said. “It should be a great experience and good for the band. We don’t usually see ourselves in competitions, but it will be a unique opportunity to represent Wyoming.” The Shanghai’d...
Mark your calendars for the Saratoga/Platte Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 30th annual Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby. Angler’s will have an opportunity to compete for the $2,000 first prize for catching the largest fish during the two-day derby, Jan. 19 and 20. While competing for over $7,000 in cash prizes, fishing skills will be on display. Hourly cash awards of $100 will be awarded for the largest fish measured that hour. An all-new Womens’ Division has been added this year... Full story
Sam Platts has been living his dream of being a professional musician since he left Saratoga over three years ago. In 2009, Platts moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to be closer to his parents. Since that time he has performed in several bands including the band he is traveling with this winter. This will be the one year anniversary for his band, The Kootenai Three. Last year Platts was playing a solo gig and invited his musician buddies to play with him. “We just winged it and it...
