Chili Cook-off 2007

We played in the afternoon from about 3 to 5. Then we did a short gig in the evening starting at 8 p.m. It was a cool evening, but wind had calmed by then. A few dedicated fans stuck it out and kept making requests till we begged -- "no more!"

Photos by an audience member.

Thanks, whoever you are!

Wings of the Warners 2007

It was our anniversary of one year as a band and we had a blast playing at the Migratory Bird Festival in Alturas. The temperature was perfect and everyone was happy. A wonderful day.

Hello Mary Lou!

Owen and Laura start out our set at the Veteran's Park in Alturas. It was a beautiful day and an appreciative crowd.

Ring Tail Hawk

This gorgeous Ring Tail Hawk was at the Migratory Bird Festival. He lives at Turtle Bay in Redding, but came up with other birds to help educate us on their needs.

Photos by Mario Longoria

Modoc District Fair

Aug. 19, 2007 ... We played at the fair to a good size audience of diners. Some friends and family were on hand to cheer us on. Thanks for the moral support!

John

Playing a mean guitar.

Owen

He's got the talkin' fur coat blues.

Will

Will, on mandolin, is always popular.

Laura

Playing the old standard, Faded Love.


Photos by Jean Bilodeaux.

June Jamboree

June 17, 2007 We played two sets at the Modoc County Library June Jamboree. It was at Baker's Garden outside of Alturas, CA. The weather was perfect. The garden was beautiful. The crowd was festive. The Civil War club was fascinating. The birds were entertaining. We like to think we weren't too bad ourselves.

Mayor of Baker Garden

Our noisiest fan

Photos

by

Ellen

Thornton.

2006 Holiday Craft Fair

We played at the holiday fair at the Fair Grounds in Cedarville. We lived up to our name, jamming to every Christmas song we knew. We also played at the Senior Citizen's Christmas Lunch in December 2006.

Photo by Jerry Williams.

Page 50th Anniversay

Photo
by
Ellen
Thornton.

First Gig

Our first gig was at Wings of the Warners, the Modoc County Migratory Bird Festival, on Sept. 16, 2006. Left to right are Laura on fiddle, John on guitar, Will on Mandolin, and Owen on Banjo. It was a cold day, John was smart and wore half gloves. The rest of us suffered with cold and slow fingers.
Photo by Dina McElwain.

Our beginning

The Wild Plum Jam began because the Modoc Migratory Bird Festival committee needed some music played. A few friends who play at local jams got together to provide the needed music. Then someone said, "we should form a band and do this more often." So we did.