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  . . . to Arvel Bird's official website.  Arvel's been busy working on a new project, but not what you might think. 

He will NOT be able to continue his scheduled performances for 2020 "on the road" due to the Pandemic.  He will let you know as soon as things change for him.  Feel free to email him with any questions.  info@arvelbird.com or arvelbird@yahoo.com.
 

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March's Maddness

Hi I just got a question about whether I was going to put on a St Patrick's Day concert like I have so many other years at the OTCA in Cottonwood, AZ.  I was not asked to do so this…

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Previous events

Arvel Bird | Celtic Indian

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The Richmond Powwow, AT BATTLEFIELD PARK, Richmond, KY

In September of each year we hold a Native American Powwow to demonstrate the culture of the past. The powwow is a celebration for the season of harvest. This is a time when many tribes would get together to celebrate the end of the growing season, and the beginning of winter. The powwows were a way for the tribes to celebrate before going their own ways for the winter. The powwows were a time for the renewing of friendships and catching up on important news

Arvel Bird | The Sedona Celtic Indian Concert

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Mary D. Fisher Theatre • 2030 W. State Route 89A, West Sedona, 2030 W. State Route 89A, West Sedona

Live music concert of Arvel Bird performing his Celtic Indian Concert. Songs, stories and instrumentals express his ancestral connection to both Amerian Indian heritage and his Celtic Roots. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. All ages are welcome.
For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

Annual NAIA Education Pow Wow & Arts Exhibition (Native American Indian Association of Tennessee)

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Long Hunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage TN (East of Nashville and South of Mt Juliet)

Arvel Bird performs 2X/day with his Celtic/Indian showcase performance. Pow Wow contest dance and circle of Native American arts & crafts vendors. Tickets at the gate cash only: adults $8; Elders $4; children 6 -- 12 $4; 5 and under FREE; handicapped FREE.

Sedona Health Fair

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Marriott Court Yard, 89A, W. Sedona

Alternative Health Fair. Arvel Bird & Karen Reedstrom play healing music using the violin, native flutes, world flutes, hand pan drums, Celtic drum, tongue drums, bowls, Moog theremini, Svaram Anantar Double-side stringed instrument. Free to Public

New Year's Day Smudging Ceremony and Concert

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E US Highway 60, Superior

For last the 7 years, Arvel Bird has performed a FREE New Year's Smudging, Blessing and Concert at the Arboretum to hundreds of guests visiting this magnificent area of his beloved Arizona. To take part in the smudging and blessing, please arrive at 11:30am, the concert will begin at noon. If the weather doesn't cooperate, the concert will be indoor at the lecture room where he and Kimberly will perform 2 one hours concerts to accommodate everyone who shows up. No matter the weather which has been into the 70s at times, we will have the ceremony and concert. See you there!

New Year's Eve Smudging Ceremony and Concert

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E US Highway 60, Superior

For last the 7 years, Arvel Bird has performed a FREE New Year's Smudging, Blessing and Concert at the Arboretum to hundreds of guests visiting this magnificent area of his beloved Arizona. To take part in the smudging and blessing, please arrive at 11:30am, the concert will begin at noon. If the weather doesn't cooperate, the concert will be indoor at the lecture room where he and Kimberly will perform 2 one hours concerts to accommodate everyone who shows up. No matter the weather which has been into the 70s at times, we will have the ceremony and concert. See you there!

In cooperation with Mount Hope Foods, we are reviving the Annual Holiday Concert and Circle of Friends at the Mingus Union High School Auditorium!

John Ziegler hosted this brilliant show for 25 years and has now turned over the reigns to Arvel Bird and Kimberly Kelley, who are co-producing the next generation of this beloved community holiday concert. The show will feature many of your prior year favorites, a few new favorites AND Special Guest John Ziegler!

Watch for more information here and around town!