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American Roots Music Festival

A native of Corvallis, Laura Weber, became a national fiddle champion at an early age. This became her ticket to Nashville. But when she landed a gig with the late June Carter Cash, she didn’t bank on falling in love with June and Johnny Cash’s son, John Carter Cash. Laura, along with descendants of some of the most influential families in America, perform at the American Roots Festival in Turner.

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Ledger Artist Frank Salcido

Now mostly seen in museums or private collections, ledger art involves often somewhat primitive drawings by members of the Plains Tribes such as the Sioux and the Cheyenne. Traditionally, they generally depict everyday life around them in the 1800's. Frank Salcido is a modern ledger artist right here in Portland who has his own modern take on the art form.

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Sculptor Shelley Smith Curtiss

Shelley Smith Curtiss is a highly skilled and creative professional sculptor who has over fifteen years of success and experience in sculpturing, casting, promoting and selling bronzes. Curtiss Studios, which is her home, art studio, photo studio, and business office, is located in the small town of Joseph, a lovely art mecca at the foot of the Wallowa Mountains of Northeast Oregon, named in honor of the famous Nez Perce chief, Chief Joseph.

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