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Tara McGovern

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Congratulations to Dannye and Rob!

Introducing Dannye and Rob, my featured musicians for September and October! There is a special place in my heart for family music-making so it’s an extra thrill to be featuring a mother and son for the first time in my featured musician series. In addition to making music at home, in school ensembles and at… Read More Congratulations to Dannye and Rob!

September 1, 2017September 1, 2017 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

Little Village Magazine Review

Many thanks to Little Village Magazine and to Kent Williams for his kind review of Folk Songs You Never Sang In Grade School. Some of the best musicians in Iowa City and environs are not chasing a career in music. Keith Reins, for example, is a player and collector of folk songs who also works… Read More Little Village Magazine Review

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

Iowa State Fair 2017

There is always magic to be found at the Iowa State Fair! Our first stop was Pioneer Hall for the Iowa State Fair Fiddlers Contest. The friendly face of David Bellegante, 9 Time State Grand Champion Fiddler and the annual host of the Iowa State Fair Fiddle Contest, is always a welcome sight. I’ve been… Read More Iowa State Fair 2017

August 13, 2017August 13, 2017 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

Now Find Us On iTunes!

Folk Songs You Never Sang In Grade School by Keith Reins & Tara McGovern featuring Jon Cooper is now available on iTunes! We’d love it if you would consider leaving us a rating or review over at iTunes! Thanks as always for supporting independent musicians.

July 22, 2017August 15, 2017 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

Online Sales for FSYNSIGS

Folk Songs You Never Sang In Grade School is now available for purchase online via CDBaby.com Click on the album cover below for a direct link for purchase:  The album should go live on iTunes in the next 1-2 weeks. I’ll post again when we reach that milestone. If you would be so kind as… Read More Online Sales for FSYNSIGS

July 18, 2017 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

Video from the CD Release Concert

Thank you all so much for coming to our CD Release Concert! We really enjoyed playing for you and look forward to seeing you next time. photo by Patti Cooper I’m thrilled and grateful to report that our friends Tom, Emily and Henry Landmann not only made a weekend trip from Wisconsin to attend our… Read More Video from the CD Release Concert

July 11, 2017July 11, 2017 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

CD Release Concert

Photo by Patti Cooper You Are Invited! What: CD Release Concert for Folk Songs You Never Sang In Grade School When: Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 7 pm Where: Uptown Bill’s Coffee House in Iowa City Keith Reins and I are thrilled to be releasing our album Folk Songs You Never Sang In Grade School… Read More CD Release Concert

July 7, 2017July 8, 2017 Tara McGovern1 Comment

Congratulations to Nina!

Introducing Nina, my featured musician for July and April! Shortly after Nina and her wonderful family moved to the area, I noticed her beautiful voice and serene presence in the Family Folk Machine and my heart leaped in recognition of a true up-and-coming artist. Nina’s innate talent is matched ounce for ounce by sheer determination… Read More Congratulations to Nina!

July 3, 2017September 1, 2017 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

Interview with Dannye Chase

I recently had the honor of being interviewed by writer Dannye Chase for her delightful new project The Bright Side Blog. Dannye is as gifted an interviewer as she is a writer and we had a lot of fun discussing creativity and parenting along with many other things we have in common. Stop on over… Read More Interview with Dannye Chase

July 2, 2017December 4, 2017 Tara McGovern1 Comment

Ready, Set, Summer!

Borrowing from my charming, talented and articulate pal Jeffrey C. Capps because it all applies to me too (and why reinvent the wheel?): Dear Friends, It’ll be a busy musical weekend for me, and I hope to see many of you! On Friday, I am honored to join Tara in opening for John Rapson’s must-see… Read More Ready, Set, Summer!

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

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