a notable Norwegian-American fiddler who died at age 90 in 1991. Rotto apprenticed with Sherburne and learned his complete repertoire his passing. The band continues a tradition of playing for community dances in a rustic 1911 vintage two-room schoolhouse in Highlandville, Iowa, where such dances began in the mid-1970s with the music of Bill Sherburne and his band. Foot-Notes music has been featured on Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa public radio and Norwegian national radio programs. The group was selected to represent the State of Iowa at the Smithsonian Institution Festival of American Folklife in 1996 and the Festival of Iowa Folklife in Des Moines, Iowa that same year. [www.footnotesdance.com] Notes References External links Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Stars 4 Iowa.com Javajews.tripod.com Give Away The Plot African-Americans of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Luther College website retrieved May 18, 2007 Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra website retrieved October 31, 2007 Iowa