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  • It's one week until Thanksgiving! We're always thankful for great music here at The Bluegrass Byway, and great interviews like the one we have in THIS episode with the awesome Kevin Prater! Be sure to check out the links below to learn more about Kevin and some of the other topics you may have heard discussed on the show!

    BLUEGRASS NEWS:

    Rob Ickes leaving Blue HighwayRhonda Vincent's "Christmas Time" Debuts at #2 on Billboard

    FESTIVAL FINDER:

    South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
    Held at the Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, SC
    November 26-28
    www.adamsbluegrass.com

    Christmas in the Smokies
    Held in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at the Ramada Inn & Smoky Mountain Convention Center
    December 9-12
    www.bluegrasschristmasinsmokies.com

    Jekyll Island New Year’s Bluegrass Festival
    Held on the scenic Jekyll Island just off the coast of Georgia at the Jekyll Island Convention Center.
    December 31 – January 2
    www.adamsbluegrass.com

    KEVIN PRATER INTERVIEW:

    Kevin Prater’s Web Links:

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  • Greetings once again Bluegrass Citizens! In this episode of The Bluegrass Byway, we feature an interview with the incredibly talented band, 10 String Symphony! Be sure to check out all the links below to learn more about the band and many other topics you may have heard discussed on the show!

    BLUEGRASS NEWS:

    NewBluegrassRadio launches onlineThe Claire Lynch Band Releases "Holiday!"Big night for Chris Stapleton at the CMAs

    FESTIVAL FINDER:

    Palatka Fall Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Palatka, Florida at the Rodeheaver Boy’s Ranch
    November 12-14
    www.adamsandandersonbluegrass.com

    Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Mountain View, Arkansas
    November 12-14
    www.mountainview-bluegrass.com

    Southern Ohio Indoor Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Wilmington, Ohio at the Roberts Centre.
    November 13-14
    www.somusicfest.com

    Four Corner States Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Wickenburg, Arizona at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds
    November 13-15
    www.wickenburgchamber.com

    South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
    Held at the Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, SC
    November 26-28
    www.adamsbluegrass.com

    Jekyll Island New Year's Bluegrass Festival
    Held on the scenic Jekyll Island just off the coast of Georgia at the Jekyll Island Convention Center.
    December 31 - January 2
    www.adamsbluegrass.com

    10 STRING SYMPHONY:

    Learn more about the 5 String Fiddle (or Violin) HERE!

    Rachel Baiman's personal web site: www.rachelbaiman.com

    Christian Sedelmyer's personal web site: www.christiansedelmyer.com

    Watch the video for "Someone To Be Good For" on The Bluegrass Situation

    10 String Symphony’s Web Links:

    Web SiteFacebookTwitterInstagramYouTube

    10 String Symphony’s music on iTunes

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  • It's the last week of October, and we have a special "treat" for you, just in time for Halloween... a great interview with an awesome new band called Shotgun Holler! Be sure to check them out, and be sure to check out the links below to learn more about the band and other topics covered in the episode.

    BLUEGRASS NEWS:

    Bill Keith passesDixie Hall to be Honored at Country Music Hall of Fame

    FESTIVAL FINDER:

    Palatka Fall Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Palatka, Florida at the Rodeheaver Boy's Ranch
    November 12-14
    www.adamsandandersonbluegrass.com

    Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Mountain View, Arkansas
    November 12-14
    www.mountainview-bluegrass.com

    Southern Ohio Indoor Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Wilmington, Ohio at the Roberts Centre.
    November 13-14
    www.somusicfest.com

    Four Corner States Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Wickenburg, Arizona at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds
    November 13-15
    www.wickenburgchamber.com

    SHOTGUN HOLLER:

    See the full performance by Shotgun Holler of "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus on the Josh Wolf Show on CMT

    Shotgun Holler’s Web Links:

    Web SiteFacebookTwitterInstagram

    Shotgun Holler’s music on iTunes

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  • We reached the big 2 - 0!! Episode 20 of The Bluegrass Byway features the hard-hitting, bluegrass super group, Blue Mafia! Check out their awesomely fun interview and listen to Joe try and keep the interview from going completely off the rails! And be sure to check out the links below for more information about many of the topics covered on this week's show!

    If you're an iOS user, and have been frustrated by the new update to the Podcasts app in the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, check out the sleek Overcast app - it's simple, easy to use, and a great alternative to Apple's native Podcasts app.

    BLUEGRASS NEWS:

    Town Mountain to Release Renditions of Two Grateful Dead TunesMountain Faith's "That Which Matters" Album ReleasedNew Sierra Hull CD in January ’16

    FESTIVAL FINDER:

    Swampgrass Music Festival
    Held in Statesboro, Georgia at Miller Hill Music Park
    October 22-24
    swampgrassfestival.webs.com

    First Quality Bluegrass Cruise
    Departs Port Canaveral, Florida
    October 24-31
    www.firstqualitycruiseandtravel.com

    Palatka Fall Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Palatka, Florida at the Rodeheaver Boy's Ranch
    November 12-14
    adamsandandersonbluegrass.com

    Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Mountain View, Arkansas
    November 12-14
    www.mountainview-bluegrass.com

    INTERVIEW WITH BLUE MAFIA:

    Check out the original version of "Born To Be With You" by The Chordettes

    Blue Mafia's Web Links:

    Web SiteFacebookTwitterInstagramYouTube

    Buy Blue Mafia's music on iTunes

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  • Hey Bluegrass Fans! Welcome back to another episode of The Bluegrass Byway! This week, we get to chat with the great Missy Werner while we were at World of Bluegrass in Raleigh! Check out the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on this week's show:

    BLUEGRASS NEWS:

    Mel Bay O’Carolan book for banjoThree new Rob Ickes instructional videos

    FESTIVAL FINDER:

    Rockahock Fall Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Lanexa, Virginia
    October 15-17
    www.rockahock.com

    Swampgrass Music Festival
    Held in Statesboro, Georgia at Miller Hill Music Park
    October 22-24
    swampgrassfestival.webs.com

    First Quality Bluegrass Cruise
    Departs Port Canaveral, Florida. Hosted by Larry Efaw & The Bluegrass Mountaineers
    October 24-31
    Cruise departs from Port Canaveral with ports of call in Nassau, St. Thomas, Grand Turk and San Juan.
    www.firstqualitycruiseandtravel.com

    MISSY WERNER BAND:

    Missy's Web Links:

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  • Welcome back to another episode of The Bluegrass Byway. This week, we feature a follow-up, LIVE interview with Kelsi Harrigill from Flatt Lonesome, who is joined by husband and banjo player in the band, Paul Harrigill. Joe also interviews bluegrass veteran, James Reams from The Barnstormers. Both interviews were recorded at the IBMA World of Bluegrass event on October 1, 2015 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Check out the links below to learn more about any of the topics you heard discussed on the show:

    If you want to learn more about the IBMA and if you're considering becoming a member, check out their web site, and definitely consider attending World of Bluegrass next year.

    Joe mentioned the strings and the guitar pick he purchased at World of Bluegrass, check them out here:

    D'Addario StringsBlueChip Picks

    BLUEGRASS NEWS:

    See the complete list of IBMA Award winners2015 IBMA Special Awards

    FESTIVAL FINDER:

    Turkey Track Fall Festival
    Held in Waldron, Arkansas at the Turkey Track Bluegrass Park
    October 7-10
    http://www.turkeytrackbluegrass.com

    Newell Lodge Bluegrass Festival
    Held at the Newell Lodge in Folkston, GA.
    October 8-11
    www.newellresort.com

    Tennessee Fall Homecoming
    Held in Clinton, Tennessee, about 20 miles outside of Knoxville
    October 9-11
    www.museumofappalachia.org

    FLATT LONESOME:

    Purchase "Runaway Train" on iTunes

    Here the FULL track of You're the One from Runaway Train

    Check out Flatt Lonesome's record label page - Mountain Home Music Company

    Flatt Lonesome's Web Links:

    Web SiteFacebookTwitterInstagram

    JAMES REAMS:

    Check out James' documentary, "Making History With Pioneers of Bluegrass: Tales of the Early Days In Their Own Words"

    James Reams & the Barnstormers Web Links:

    Web SiteFacebookTwitter

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  • Greetings once again from Nashville, Tennessee! In this episode of The Bluegrass Byway, I get to share an interview I did with the talented, Vickie Vaughn, IBMA nominee for the 2014 Momentum Award for Band of the Year! Check out the links below to learn more about any of the topics you may have heard on the show:

    Check out these sites to stay up-to-date on the latest Bluegrass news and festivals:

    bluegrasstoday.comCybergrass.combluegrassfestivalguide.com

    Going to World of Bluegrass? Or do you just WISH you were going? Check out THIS SITE for all the latest info and history about the event!

    Vickie's hometown: Symsonia, KY

    Vickie attended Belmont University when she moved to Nashville!

    While growing up in Western Kentucky, Vickie was exposed to Bluegrass and learned a lot about being a Bluegrass musician at the Kentucky Opry

    Check out The Station Inn in Nashville, and come out to The Vickie Vaughn Band's CD Release show on Friday, September 25th!

    Ronnie McCoury, son of the great Del McCoury, produced The Vickie Vaugh Band's debut CD

    The Vickie Vaughn Band's Web Sites:

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  • Welcome to another episode of The Bluegrass Byway! On this week's show, Joe gets to chat with 2013 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year, Junior Sisk. Check out the links and info below to learn more about some of the topics you heard discussed during the episode:

    The Bluegrass Byway is now on Stitcher, one of the most popular podcasting apps! If you're not subscribed to The Bluegrass Byway yet, Stitcher is a great way to do it! Check out their site at stitcher.com or click HERE to download the app!

    Read the Bluegrass Today post about Junior Sisk's move to Mountain Fever Records

    FESTIVALS FOR THE WEEK OF 9/14/2015:

    Arbuckle Mtn Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Davis, Oklahoma
    September 13-19
    http://www.arbucklemtbluegrasspark.com/

    Walnut Valley Festival
    Held in Winfield, Kansas at the Winfield Fairgroundsl
    September 16-20
    http://www.wvfest.com/

    Starvy Creek Fall Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Conway, Missouri
    September 17-19
    http://www.starvycreek.com/

    Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Kodak, Tennessee
    September 17-19
    http://www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com

    Dailey & Vincent Land Fest
    Held in Denton, North Carolina at Denton Farm Park
    September 17-19
    http://www.daileyvincentfest.com/

    Mohican Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Glenmont, Ohio
    September 17-19
    http://mohicanwilderness.com/bluegrass-festival.php

    Pickin' in the Pines
    Held in Flagstaff, Arizona
    September 18-20
    http://pickininthepines.org/

    Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
    Held in Bristol, TN/VA
    September 18-20.
    http://www.bristolrhythm.com

    INTERVIEW WITH JUNIOR SISK:

    Junior's’s Web Sites:

    WebFacebook
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  • Happy Labor Day! And welcome to Episode 15 of The Bluegrass Byway! As you're relaxing on this 3-day weekend and enjoying time with your family or going for that third helping of ribs at the cookout you're attending, sit back and enjoy the beautiful music of Ashley Lewis. And check out the links below for more info on any of the topics you heard discussed in this week'd episode.

    Be sure to check out the "Playlists" page on thebluegrassbyway.com - The playlists are a great way to hear the latest and greatest music on bluegrass radio today!

    Also checkout the new "Videos" page on our web site for exclusive videos from The Bluegrass Byway!

    Thanks to Bluegrass Today for featuring the exclusive video from The Bluegrass Byway of The Trinity River Band performing "Heartstrings"!

    BLUEGRASS NEWS:

    Jack Grant Back to DetourDaily & Vincent Show Launches on RFD-TVUrban Monroes drop William’s Still AliveUrban Monroes Offer New App for Your Phones

    FESTIVAL FINDER:

    Bluegrass in the Park
    Held in Grottoes, Virginia
    September 10-12.
    http://www.bluegrassingrottoes.org

    Mountain Song Festival
    Held in Brevard, North Carolina at the Brevard Music Center
    September 11-13
    http://mountainsongfestival.com

    Arbuckle Mtn Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Davis, Oklahoma
    September 13-19h
    http://www.arbucklemtbluegrasspark.com

    INTERVIEW WITH ASHLEY LEWIS:

    Find out where you can listen to Ashley Lewis on Terry Herd's Into The Blue show... go to www.bluegrassradio.com

    Learn more about Ashley's hometown of Sandwich, IL

    Check out the Illinois Arts Council - they really support bluegrass music and artists!

    Ashley spoke at length about her college, Waubonsee Community College - learn more about it HERE

    Check out the Burns Station Studio - the haunted recording studio where Ashley recorded Minor Swing

    Ashley's Web Sites:

    WebFacebook

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  • Happy LAST Monday of August, and I hope everyone is gearing up for an awesome Labor Day Weekend! In this episode, I feature an interview I did with the insanely talented Trinity River Band, a family group consisting of Mike & Lisa Harris (mom and dad) and their three children, Sarah, Josh, and Brianna. Check out the links below to find out more information about topics heard on the show:

    The Tennessean article about Flatt's Lonesome's Opry Debut

    The DELAWARE VALLEY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL is this weekend Woodstown, New Jersey (near my old hometown). A fantastic lineup is scheduled! Go to this site for more info: www.delawarevalleybluegrass.org

    Sarah Harris performs a duet in the song, "Fences", on their latest CD Heartstrings, with Marty Raybon. Learn more about him HERE!

    The Trinity River Band has a guest appearance on Heartstrings by banjo innovator Mark Johnson, who pioneered the "Clawgrass" style of banjo playing. He's featured on the song "Tell Me Darlin". Learn more about Mark HERE!

    The Trinity River Band's Sites:

    WebFacebookTwitterYouTube

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  • It's episode LUCKY number 13!!! At least it didn't fall on a Friday! In this episode, I speak with flatpack guitarist, singer/songwriter, and bluegrass recording artist Ken Chapple. For more information on any of the topics you may have heard in the episode, check out the links below:

    Check out some of the artists that will be featured in upcoming episodes of The Bluegrass Byway:

    Sarah Harris and the Trinity River BandAshley LewisJunior Sisk

    BLUEGRASS NEWS:

    Bluegrass video for toddlers from Kate & The Lost Boys“Run Away Tonight” by Chris Jones & The Night Drivers Available NOW

    FESTIVAL FINDER:

    Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival – Part 2
    Held at the Litchfield Fairgrounds in Litchfield, Maine.
    Augusst 26-29
    http://www.blisteredfingers.com

    Lakes Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Pine River, Minnesota
    August 26-30
    http://lakesbluegrassfestival.com

    Bluegrass in the Pines
    Held in Rosholt, Wisconsin
    August 27-29
    www.highwatermusic.com

    Ocean Lakes Bluegrass Weekend
    Held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at an oceanfront camping resort
    August 28-29
    www.oceanlakes.com

    Porcupine Mountains Music Festival
    Held in Ontonagon, Michigan
    August 28-30
    http://www.porkiesfestival.org

    INTERVIEW WITH KEN CHAPPLE:

    Check out Ken's other band that he started in Oregon, "Wayward Vessel"

    Check out this video of Ken playing with fiddler Julie Schmidt, with whom he founded the band "Wayward Vessel", and who appears with Ken on his upcoming CD, "Crossing the Black":
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9QphO0KdOY

    Sign up for Ken's email list and get FIVE free flatpack guitar recordings and the sheet music for one of the songs by clicking HERE

    Ken's Sites:

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  • And we're back! After yet another one-week hiatus, Episode 12 of the Byway is finally here, with a great interview featuring the awesomely talented Becky Buller - who just recently received SEVEN IBMA Award nominations. You don't want to miss this interview! Here are some other fun tidbits about which you may want more info:

    Check out some of the artists that will be featured in upcoming episodes of The Bluegrass Byway:

    Ken ChappleSarah Harris and the Trinity River BandAshley LewisJunior Sisk

    If you're ever in the Nashville area, be sure to check out the Music City Roots show!

    BLUEGRASS NEWS:

    Full List of IBMA Awards Nominees

    FESTIVAL FINDER:

    Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Russell Springs, Kentucky at the KOA Campground
    August 21-22
    http://www.LCbluegrass.org

    Rainier Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Wilkowski Park in Rainier, Washington
    August 21-23
    Website

    Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival - Part 2
    Held at the Litchfield Fairgrounds in Litchfield, Maine.
    Augusst 26-29
    http://www.blisteredfingers.com

    Lakes Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Pine River, Minnesota
    August 26-30
    http://lakesbluegrassfestival.com

    Bluegrass in the Pines
    Held in Rosholt, Wisconsin
    August 27-29
    www.highwatermusic.com

    Ocean Lakes Bluegrass Weekend
    Held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at an oceanfront camping resort
    August 28-29
    www.oceanlakes.com

    Porcupine Mountains Music Festival
    Held in Ontonagon, Michigan
    August 28-30
    http://www.porkiesfestival.org

    INTERVIEW WITH BECKY BULLER:

    Becky gave a plug to the Violin Shop in Nashville, where she bought her new bow. Check them out!!

    The casino I was talking about to Becky in Mahnomen, Minnesota is called The Shooting Star Casino

    Becky's first band up in Minnesota: Prairie Grass

    Learn more about Bluegrass in Minnesota: Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association

    Check out Eastern Tennessee State University, the school Becky Attended and participated in their Bluegrass, Old-time and Country Music Program: www.etsu.edu – And learn more about the program here: www.etsu.edu/cas/das/bluegrass

    Check out Valerie Smith, the artist for whom Becky wrote and played fiddle for about 10 years! Also check out Appalachian Trail, the band in which she played prior to playing for Valerie.

    We spoke about Stephen Mougin, Becky's producer and guitarist... learn more about him on his personal page and also check out Dark Shadow Recording, his record label.

    If you want to listen to Becky and Steve on Marcia Campbell's show on Sept. 10th/11th at midnight (Central Time), you can listen online at www.wsmonline.com

    Becky is on the board of directors at the IBMA - check out their site for more information on World of Bluegrass, Becky's Songwriter Circles, or becoming a member!

    Here is the NPR piece Becky mentioned on Maggie Bailey, the real "Queen of the Mountain Bootleggers: www.npr.org

    Check out Becky's weekly radio show, Thunder Radio’s Bluegrass Crossroads Show on WMSR in Manchester, Tennessee!

    Becky's Sites:

    www.beckybuller.comFacebookTwitter

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  • Howdy Bluegrass fans! Welcome to the first episode of August! Students are already heading back to school next week here in the Nashville area! As summer starts to wind down, I decided to heat things up (that's really corny, I know!) with a great interview featuring author Tim Newby, who just published a book titled "Bluegrass in Baltimore: The Hard-Drivin' Sound and Its Legacy". Tim and I had a great chat... so take a listen to the episode and check out the links and info below to learn more about the topics you heard on the show!

    BLUEGRASS NEWS:

    Lynn Anderson, singer of 'Rose Garden' and of 'Lawrence Welk' fame, dies at age 67Buddy Emmons, Virtuoso of the Steel Guitar, Dies at 78"Reno's Old Time Music" Sizzles with Hot Summer Bluegrass PerformancesIBMA Awards nominees on SiriusXMTop Artists to Play All-Bluegrass Show at Music City Roots Aug 12

    FESTIVAL FINDER:

    Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Parsons, West Virginia at the Five River Campground
    August 5-8
    http://www.fiverivercampground.com/pickin-in-parsons.html

    Milan Bluegrass Festival
    Held at the KC Campground in Milan, Michigan
    August 6-8
    http://www.kccampgroundmilan.com/milan-bluegrass-festival/

    L'il Margaret's Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Leonardtown, Maryland at The Goddard Farm
    August 6-8
    http://www.lilmargaretsbluegrass.com/

    Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival
    Held in Richmond, Minnesota
    August 6-9
    http://minnesotabluegrass.org/as_mn-bluegrass-fest

    Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival
    Held in Hebron, CT at the Hebron Lions Club Fairgrounds
    August 6-9
    http://podunkbluegrass.net/

    INTERVIEW WITH TIM NEWBY:

    List of Songs/Tracks Featured During the Interview:

    Time - 13:41: "El Cumbanchero", from Bluestone's 2015 album What Goes On. It is a band made up of Baltimore bluegrass legends Russ Hooper, Tom Neal, Jon Glick, Carroll Swam, and Dick Laird.Time - 23:38: "Edsel Breakdown" from Walt Hensley's 1969 album Pickin' on Newgrass.Time - 36:20: "Tiny Broken Heart" - from Hazel Dickens' & Alice Gerrard's 1973 album Won't You Come Sing for MeTime - 40:15: "Cindy" - Dick Rittler with Bob Baker, Bob Shanklin, Hazel Dickens, and Mike Seeger from the American Banjo albumTime - 42:05: "Fire on the Mountain" from the long out of print Folksong '59 concert album recorded at Alan Lomax's Folksong '59 event which was the first time a bluegrass played at Carnegie HallTime - 44:25: "Feast Here Tonight" by Bob Baker and the Pike County Boys, from the Mountain Music Bluegrass Style albumTime - 48:48: "White House Blues" by the Stoney Mountain Boys from Mike Seeger's Mountain Music Bluegrass Style albumTime - 50:28: "Short Life of Trouble" by the Stoney Mountain Boys from Mike Seeger's Mountain Music Bluegrass Style albumTime - 59:27: "Muleskinner Blues" - Earl Taylor and the Stoney Mountain Boys live from the Folksong '59 concert Time - 1:15:28 - "Devil or Jesse James" - Contemporary artist, Cris Jacobs from his album Acoustic Session

    Check out the "Bluegrass In Baltimore" Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BluegrassinBaltimore

    Purchase "Bluegrass In Baltimore" from Amazon

    Be sure to check out the Charm City Folk and Bluegrass Festival that Tim mentioned!

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  • Welcome to our LANDMARK Episode 10!! I can't believe it's been 10 episodes ALREADY! Lots of great stuff covered in this episode, and here are some links and more info about the topics you'll hear on the show:

    Check out my band, Eastern Standard on Facebook:
    www.facebook.com/easternstandardband

    The two shows Eastern Standard will be playing are at the following:

    Thursday, July 23, 5:30-7:30pm EST -
    www.gc4hfair.com/fair-events/performers-entertainment

    Monday, July 27, 7pm-8:30pm EST -
    mainstage.org

    BLUEGRASS NEWS:

    "Bluegrass In Baltimore" - Book Release PartySam Bush to Receive Kentucky Governor's National Award

    FESTIVAL FINDER:

    Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Hamilton, Montana
    July 24-26.
    http://hardtimesbluegrass.com

    Dillard Bluegrass & Barbeque Festival
    Held in August in Dilliard, Georgia
    July 31 - August 1.
    http://www.dillardbbq.org

    Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Parsons, West Virginia at the Five River Campground
    August 5-8.
    http://www.fiverivercampground.com/pickin-in-parsons.html

    Milan Bluegrass Festival
    Held at the KC Campground in Milan, Michigan
    August 6-8
    http://www.kccampgroundmilan.com/milan-bluegrass-festival

    L'il Margaret's Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Leonardtown, Maryland at The Goddard Farm
    August 6-8
    http://www.lilmargaretsbluegrass.com

    INTERVIEW WITH NU-BLU:

    Check out Nu-Blu's Web and social sites:

    www.nu-blu.comFacebookTwitterInstagram

    Check out the makers of Carolyn's "Eminence" bass:
    http://gelbass.com

    To learn more about the instruments and gear the members of Nu-Blu use, visit their web page and click on the links under "Visit Our Partners' Sites"

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  • Greetings! And welcome to another episode of The Bluegrass Byway! If you want to learn more about any of the topics you heard discussed in Episode 009, check out the links and information below:

    1) This is Rocky, one of my bulldogs... and the source of the snoring you may hear in the background during the Fran Kent interview:
    Rocky Photo

    2) Hope everybody had a GREAT 4th of July! Check out this article about the Nashville Fireworks show, which was the LARGEST in the country!!
    Nashville Fireworks Show Thunders Through Rain

    3) I took the plunge and bought a banjo!! I HIGHLY recommend this banjo for anyone looking to get started with learning... the Deering Goodtime Two Banjo!

    4) WIN a $25 iTunes Gift Card… just click HERE then click on the button that says “View in iTunes“. Click on “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review“. Take a screenshot of your review and email it to [email protected]! Winners will be drawn on July 15, 2015!!

    5) Wanna stay current on the most popular bluegrass artists and songs on the radio today? Need to hear some good music while you're at work, the gym, or in the car? Don't forget to check out our PLAYLISTS page!

    BLUEGRASS NEWS:

    Molly Cherryholmes Joins Mountain HeartBluegrass Nights at The Ryman

    FESTIVAL FINDER:

    Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival Takes place in July in Centre Hill, Pennsylvania at the Grange Fair Grounds.July 9-12.http://www.remingtonryde.com Basin Bluegrass Festival Takes place in Brandon, VermontJuly 9-12http://basinbluegrassfestival.com Wayside Bluegrass Festival Held in Stuart, Virginia at beautiful Wayside ParkJuly 8-11.http://www.waysidepark.com Bluegrass on the Grass Takes place at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.July 11.http://blogs.dickinson.edu/bluegrass Bluegrass Fever Held in Sheridan, Indiana at Veterans ParkJuly 10-11.http://www.bluegrassfever.net Uncle Dave Macon Days Takes place in Murfreesboro, TN at Cannonsburgh VillageJuly 10-11.http://www.uncledavemacondays.com High Mountain Hay Fever Takes place in Westcliffe, ColoradoJuly 9-12.http://www.highmountainhayfever.org Norwalk Music Festival Held at the Huron County Fairgrounds in Norwalk, OhioJuly 9-12.http://norwalkmusicfestival.com Big Horn Mountain Festival Held in Buffalo, Wyoming at the Johnson County Fairgrounds at the foot of the Big Horn MountainsJuly 10-12.http://www.bighornmountainfestival.com INTERVIEW WITH FRAN KENT: Here is the article about Steve Waller once again - the bluegrass pioneer who was responsible for the rise in popularity of bluegrass music in Oregon:
    -Steve Waller Passes Check out this video of Matt Gray, banjo player in the Urban Monroes, playing his original instrumental song, Tillamook Burn, which Fran spoke about during the interview:https://youtu.be/UTh0JkOy7NUAvailable on Amazon Joni Harms was the artist Fran played for after moving to Oregon. Learn more about her HERE. The Urban Monroes version of "Never My Love" originated on a show called "Bluegrass In The Basement" on the digital streaming bluegrass station, www.worldwidebluegrass.com and hosted by DJ Jim Chatfield. Be sure to check out their site for 24/7 streamed bluegrass music! Fran's Bluegrass Band Recommendations:The SteeldriversCherryholmesThe Infamous Stringdusters Fran's Gear:Martin HD-28Martin D-1L.R. Baggs M-1Blue Chip Picks

    Joe Guitar is a Gibson CL-10

    You can learn more about the Urban Monroes and find links to purchase their music at their web site: www.urbanmonroes.com

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  • Hey Bluegrass fans! It's the last Monday in June, so I'm sure everyone is busy planning out your 4th of July weekend plans! So, thank you for listening to the show in the midst of all the planning! Here are some links and more info about some of the things you may have heard on the show:

    Check out the buttons on the website that will help you subscribe to the podcast on your iPod, iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. Or, click on the links below:

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    Wanna listen to the most current, Top 20 Bluegrass songs as reported on the Bluegrass Today - Monthly Airplay Chart? Click HERE to go to the playlists we'll be maintaining and updating regularly. You have your choice of either a Spotify or YouTube playlist. They're a GREAT way to listen to the most current music, and once again, we'll be updating them regularly to keep the music fresh and up-to-date! Also, check out the Bluegrass Today - Monthly Airplay Chart yourself by clicking HERE!

    BLUEGRASS NEWS:

    Steve Waller PassesThe Steeldrivers' The Muscle Shoals Recordings Debuts at Number 1

    FESTIVAL FINDER:

    Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Conway, Missouri
    July 2-4
    www.starvycreek.com

    Sally Mountain Park Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Queen City, Missouri
    July 1-5
    www.sallymountainshow.com

    Norris Creek Pig Pickin' Bluegrass & BBQ Festival
    Held in Louisburg, NC
    July 2-4
    www.norriscreekpigpickin.com

    Tell us about any upcoming festivals you're playing in, going to, or know about by email Joe at [email protected]

    INTERVIEW WITH LORRAINE JORDAN:

    Check out the Daughter's of Bluegrass Facebook Page - the project started by Lorraine and Dixie Hall!

    Learn more about Ramona Church, the original bandleader for Carolina Road by clicking HERE!

    Lorraine spoke often about Tom T. Hall and his late wife, Dixie Hall. Learn more about Tom T. HERE, and learn more about Dixie Hall from a beautiful article and tribute to her in Bluegrass Today - click HERE!

    Lorrain Jordan & Caronlina Road's web site: www.carolinaroadband.com - and be sure to read about ALL her band members HERE!

    You can find links to purchase Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road's CDs on their website, or go to their record label's site, pinecastlemusic.com, to purchase and download it there.

    Check out Lorraine's coffee shop, Lorraine's Coffee House & Music - www.lorrainescoffeehouse.com | Facebook

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  • Welcome back to another episode of The Bluegrass Byway! HAPPY SUMMER! Here are some links and some more info about the things you may have heard discussed on Episode 007 of The Bluegrass Byway:

    Sign up for the Email List at www.thebluegrassbyway.com

    WIN a $25 iTunes Gift Card... just click HERE then click on the button that says "View in iTunes". Click on "Ratings and Reviews" then "Write a Review". Take a screenshot of your review and email it to [email protected]! Winners will be drawn on July 15, 2015!!

    Going to ROMP Festival? Joe will be there on FRIDAY, June 26th! Go to www.rompfest.com for more info or to purchase tickets!

    Bluegrass News:

    Additional Details Revealed for IBMA's World of Bluegrass 2015, September 29-October 3

    Festival Finder:

    ROMP Fest
    Held in Owensboro, Kentucky
    June 24-27.
    www.rompfest.com

    Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Conway, Missouri
    July 2-4
    www.starvycreek.com

    Sally Mountain Park Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Queen City, Missouri
    July 1-5
    www.sallymountainshow.com

    Shriners Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Olive Hill, Kentucky in historic Carter County
    July 16-18
    www.shrinersbluegrassfestival.com

    Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Woodstown, New Jersey in September during the Labor Day Weekend. Takes place at the Salem County Fairgrounds.
    September 4-6
    www.delawarevalleybluegrass.org

    Interview with The Barefoot Movement:

    Check out Eastern Tennessee State University, the school that Hasee and Noah attended and studied in their Bluegrass, Old-time and Country Music Program: www.etsu.edu - And learn more about the program here: www.etsu.edu/cas/das/bluegrass

    Learn more about Burkina Faso, where The Barefoot Movement toured last year... click HERE!

    Learn more about the film Banjo Romantika that Hasee mentioned here: http://www.banjoromantika.com/

    Learn a little more about the history of the nickname "Tobacco Road" in North Carolina: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tobacco_Road

    Joe mentioned the history of the spiritual song "Wade In The Water", that was first published and performed by the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Find out more about their history here: http://www.fiskjubileesingers.org/our_history.html

    The Barefoot Movement's Web Sites:

    http://barefoot-movement.com
    Facebook
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    But The Barefoot Movement's music HERE

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  • Happy 15th of June! Lots of stuff covered in Episode 006 of The Bluegrass Byway... check out the links and info below to learn more about some of the stuff you heard on the show:

    Sign up for the EMAIL LIST by going to www.thebluegrassbyway.com

    you can WIN a $25 iTunes Gift Card... just click HERE then click on the button that says "View in iTunes". Click on "Ratings and Reviews" then "Write a Review". Take a screenshot of your review and email it to [email protected]! Winners will be drawn on July 15, 2015!!

    The Bluegrass Byway made the News! Check out the articles featured this past week on the following sites:

    Bluegrass TodayCybergrass

    Thanks to Lee Michael Demsey for writing into the show. Learn more about his show on radio station WAMU - Bluegrass Country by clicking HERE!

    Thanks also to listener Steve Treadaway for writing into the show. Check out his VAST collection of out-of-print bluegrass recordings, all of which he transfered to digital files himself, on his website sptread.tumblr.com

    Bluegrass News:

    The Steeldrivers Release New AlbumJohn Cohen Film, The High Lonesome Sound, to be Screened in Bristol, VA

    You can purchase the John Cohen film, The High Lonesome Sound from Amazon by clicking HERE.

    Festival Finder:

    Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival
    Held at the Bill Monroe Music Park in Bean Blossom, Indiana.
    June 13-20
    http://www.beanblossom.us

    Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival
    Held at the Litchfield Fairgrounds in Litchfield, Maine
    June 17-20
    http://www.blisteredfingers.com

    Charlotte Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Charlotte , Michigan at the Eaton County Fairgrounds
    June 18-20
    http://www.charlottebluegrassfestival.com

    ROMP Fest
    Held in Owensboro, Kentucky
    June 24-27
    www.rompfest.com

    Interview with Missy Armstrong:

    Learn more about ALL the members of DETOUR by clicking HERE

    Check ou The University of the Arts (Jeremy Darrow from DETOUR and I both are alumni!!)

    Missy and I were talking about guitarist and songwriter Stephen Mougin... check him out HERE

    Check out the organizations that DETOUR support with the proceeds of their songs "Homeless of the Brave" and "Soldier's Sorrow", to help homeless veterans:

    Northern Michigan Goodwill Industries
    Patriot Place

    Missy's Bluegrass Band Recommendations:

    Seldom SceneChris StapletonBalsam RangeSpecial ConsensusDoyle Lawson & Quicksilver

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  • Welcome to Episode 005 of The Bluegrass Byway! Here are some links and additional information for some of the things you may have heard in the episode.

    Visit the International Bluegrass Museum:

    Museum Website: www.bluegrassmuseum.orgOwensboro Website: visitowensboro.com

    Download the Periscope App:
    Download the Periscope App on your smartphone or tablet to see live broadcasts by The Bluegrass Byway:

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    Check out Larry's Grand Ole Garage when you're in the Nashville, Area: larrysgrandolegarage.com - and check out their live broadcasts on ConcertWindow.com

    If you're in Nashville for CMA Fest this week, get all the info you need HERE, and come see me perform with Payton Taylor on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 7:00pm CST at The Row - Kitchen & Pub. And don't forget, to hear the best BLUEGRASS during CMA Fest, visit The Station Inn

    You can now listen to The Bluegrass Byway on TUNEIN! Go to their website at tunein.com and search for "bluegrass byway" - or click HERE to be taken to The Bluegrass Byway's page directly.

    Bluegrass News:

    Balsam Range to be Honored in North CarolinaCarl Jackson releases Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited

    Festival Finder:

    Blue Ox Music Festival
    Held in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
    June 11-13
    http://blueoxmusicfestival.com

    Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival
    Held at the Bill Monroe Music Park in Bean Blossom, Indiana.
    June 13-20
    http://www.beanblossom.us

    Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival
    Held at the Litchfield Fairgrounds in Litchfield, Maine
    June 17-20
    http://www.blisteredfingers.com

    Charlotte Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Charlotte , Michigan at the Eaton County Fairgrounds
    June 18-20
    http://www.charlottebluegrassfestival.com

    ROMP Fest
    Held in Owensboro, Kentucky
    June 24-27
    www.rompfest.com

    Interview with Joe Mullins:

    Information about Joe's father, Paul "Moon" Mullins:
    http://myclassiccountry.com/about-us/paul-moon-mullins

    Joe's Radio Stations:

    WBZI AM 1500 Xenia / Dayton / SpringfieldWKFI AM 1090 Wilmington / Hillsboro / Washington CourthouseWEDI AM 1130 Eaton / Dayton / IndianaFM 100.3 Xenia / Dayton / Springfield

    All of Joe's stations can be reached and his mobile app can be downloaded from the website, myclassiccountry.com

    Wikipedia page about the "Hillbilly Highway" - the migration of Appalachian people to urbanized areas post-World War II, which contributed to the spread of Appalachian, old-time, and bluegrass music: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillbilly_Highway

    Lessons via Skype:

    Tom Adams (banjo): Click HEREMichael Cleveland (fiddle): Click HERE

    Gear:
    Joe plays an Osborne Rocky Top Chief banjo made by banjo builder, Frank Neat, and a 1994 Gibson Granada

    Order any of Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers' CDs and find out more about the band, tour dates, etc. at their website: www.radioramblers.com. Also, LIKE and follow their social sites as well:

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    Joe's Suggesstions for bands to listen to:

    The Del McCoury BandBlue Highway

    Check out the website for the National Folk Festival, where Joe Mullins and Radio Ramblers will be the Bluegrass headliners!

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  • Welcome back to another episode of The Bluegrass Byway! Check out the links below to find out more about all the great things we talked about on the show!

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    Bluegrass Byway:

    Slim Richey Passes AwayBook: Bluegrass in Baltimore: The Hard Drivin' Sound & It's Legacy by Tim Newby Released - Buy the book HEREDailey & Vincent Release Live Album

    Festival Finder:

    Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Williamsburg, Kentucky
    June 4-6.
    http://www.sallygapbgfestival.com

    Cherokee Bluegrass Festival
    Held in Cherokee, North Carolina at the Happy Holiday RV Village. June 4-6.
    http://www.adamsandandersonbluegrass.com

    Bluegrass in the Hills
    Held at Mickey's Mountain in Hopedale, Ohio.
    June 11-13.
    http://www.mickeysmtn.com

    Festival of the Bluegrass
    Held in Lexington, Kentucky at the Kentucky Horse Park
    June 11-14.
    http://www.festivalofthebluegrass.com

    Ashley Lilly Interview:

    Article about Ashley in Bluegrass Today

    Wikipedia page about Ashley's grandfather, Everett Lilly and his brother, Bea.

    Facebook page for The Songcatchers (Ashley's father's band)

    Order Ashley's CD, "Baby Blue Eyes" by emailing her father, Everett Lilly, at [email protected]

    Ashley's recommendations for Bluegrass artists to listen to:

    The IsaacsThe Osborne BrothersAlison KraussRhonda Vincent

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