2010 marks the Silver Anniversary of the “PIONEER SHOW “

Pure Country Music At Its Best …………..

STARRING IRA ALLEN

Ira will headline the show at the LeClub Calumet in Augusta, ME Sat April 10th at 2:00 PM and another show at the Silver Spur in Mechanic Falls on Sun April 11th at 2:00 PM.  Check out his website “Photos” on Page 6 for a poster with pictures of the performers.  He will also be performing at 2 breakfast shows during the week (see posters of  location and times also in “photo” section – page 6).

Presented by Norm Poulin Productions.

Oh my gosh! Buddy Mize called & told Ira to go to E-Bay – that one of his 45′s was being bid on and was up to $685.55 with more hours to bid. It apparently is from an estate sale. It is soooo exciting. It tells that “Ira is listed in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame for his self-penned song “Nursery Rock” in 1958″ on Mav-Rick label, produced by Dusty Rhodes. The bidding started at $5.00 . We want to say thanks to the fans who are bidding it and for keeping his music alive!!!!!! See a couple of the postings of bids & record on Ira’s photos. There were 24 bids in all. The FINAL BID was $985.45).. I tried to catch it but at the last second – it faded off the screen… anyway… WHAT A DAY!

Here it is:

Ira became a member of the “Maine Country Music Hall of Fame” on May 13, 2006.

The Maine Country Music Association came into being in January, 1977; at a country music club in Windham. Twelve (12) people who had made part or all of their living at Country Music put their heads together and formed the new association. The first president was Slim Andrews. The late Barry Dean and Slim were instrumental in drawing up the By-laws and Constitution to cause this organization to become a Non-Profit group. They also dreamed of a Maine Country Music Hall of Fame.

On the last Sunday in April, 1978, the first Maine Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Program was held. There were three (3) worthy pioneers inducted into this honorable society. From 1978 to 2006 when Ira was inducted, there had already been sixty-seven (67) inducted.

In 2008, the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame Museum was created. Ira is so honored to be a part of this great organization and to be a part of the museum, alongside his friends and heroes.