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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 BillboardFESTIVAL FINDER:
South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
Held at the Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, SC
November 26-28
www.adamsbluegrass.comChristmas in the Smokies
Held in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at the Ramada Inn & Smoky Mountain Convention Center
December 9-12
www.bluegrasschristmasinsmokies.comJekyll 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.comKEVIN 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 CMAsFESTIVAL FINDER:
Palatka Fall Bluegrass Festival
Held in Palatka, Florida at the Rodeheaver Boy’s Ranch
November 12-14
www.adamsandandersonbluegrass.comMountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival
Held in Mountain View, Arkansas
November 12-14
www.mountainview-bluegrass.comSouthern Ohio Indoor Bluegrass Festival
Held in Wilmington, Ohio at the Roberts Centre.
November 13-14
www.somusicfest.comFour Corner States Bluegrass Festival
Held in Wickenburg, Arizona at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds
November 13-15
www.wickenburgchamber.comSouth Carolina State Bluegrass Festival
Held at the Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, SC
November 26-28
www.adamsbluegrass.comJekyll 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.com10 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 SiteFacebookTwitterInstagramYouTube10 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 FameFESTIVAL FINDER:
Palatka Fall Bluegrass Festival
Held in Palatka, Florida at the Rodeheaver Boy's Ranch
November 12-14
www.adamsandandersonbluegrass.comMountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival
Held in Mountain View, Arkansas
November 12-14
www.mountainview-bluegrass.comSouthern Ohio Indoor Bluegrass Festival
Held in Wilmington, Ohio at the Roberts Centre.
November 13-14
www.somusicfest.comFour Corner States Bluegrass Festival
Held in Wickenburg, Arizona at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds
November 13-15
www.wickenburgchamber.comSHOTGUN 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 SiteFacebookTwitterInstagramShotgun 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 ’16FESTIVAL FINDER:
Swampgrass Music Festival
Held in Statesboro, Georgia at Miller Hill Music Park
October 22-24
swampgrassfestival.webs.comFirst Quality Bluegrass Cruise
Departs Port Canaveral, Florida
October 24-31
www.firstqualitycruiseandtravel.comPalatka Fall Bluegrass Festival
Held in Palatka, Florida at the Rodeheaver Boy's Ranch
November 12-14
adamsandandersonbluegrass.comMountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival
Held in Mountain View, Arkansas
November 12-14
www.mountainview-bluegrass.comINTERVIEW WITH BLUE MAFIA:
Check out the original version of "Born To Be With You" by The Chordettes
Blue Mafia's Web Links:
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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 videosFESTIVAL FINDER:
Rockahock Fall Bluegrass Festival
Held in Lanexa, Virginia
October 15-17
www.rockahock.comSwampgrass Music Festival
Held in Statesboro, Georgia at Miller Hill Music Park
October 22-24
swampgrassfestival.webs.comFirst 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.comMISSY 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 PicksBLUEGRASS NEWS:
See the complete list of IBMA Award winners2015 IBMA Special AwardsFESTIVAL FINDER:
Turkey Track Fall Festival
Held in Waldron, Arkansas at the Turkey Track Bluegrass Park
October 7-10
http://www.turkeytrackbluegrass.comNewell Lodge Bluegrass Festival
Held at the Newell Lodge in Folkston, GA.
October 8-11
www.newellresort.comTennessee Fall Homecoming
Held in Clinton, Tennessee, about 20 miles outside of Knoxville
October 9-11
www.museumofappalachia.orgFLATT 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 SiteFacebookTwitterInstagramJAMES 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:
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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.comGoing 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.comDailey & 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.phpPickin' 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.comINTERVIEW WITH JUNIOR SISK:
Junior's’s Web Sites:
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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 PhonesFESTIVAL FINDER:
Bluegrass in the Park
Held in Grottoes, Virginia
September 10-12.
http://www.bluegrassingrottoes.orgMountain Song Festival
Held in Brevard, North Carolina at the Brevard Music Center
September 11-13
http://mountainsongfestival.comArbuckle Mtn Bluegrass Festival
Held in Davis, Oklahoma
September 13-19h
http://www.arbucklemtbluegrasspark.comINTERVIEW 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:
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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:
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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 SiskBLUEGRASS NEWS:
Bluegrass video for toddlers from Kate & The Lost Boys“Run Away Tonight” by Chris Jones & The Night Drivers Available NOWFESTIVAL FINDER:
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival – Part 2
Held at the Litchfield Fairgrounds in Litchfield, Maine.
Augusst 26-29
http://www.blisteredfingers.comLakes Bluegrass Festival
Held in Pine River, Minnesota
August 26-30
http://lakesbluegrassfestival.comBluegrass in the Pines
Held in Rosholt, Wisconsin
August 27-29
www.highwatermusic.comOcean Lakes Bluegrass Weekend
Held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at an oceanfront camping resort
August 28-29
www.oceanlakes.comPorcupine Mountains Music Festival
Held in Ontonagon, Michigan
August 28-30
http://www.porkiesfestival.orgINTERVIEW 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=N9QphO0KdOYSign 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 SiskIf 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.orgRainier Bluegrass Festival
Held in Wilkowski Park in Rainier, Washington
August 21-23
WebsiteBlistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival - Part 2
Held at the Litchfield Fairgrounds in Litchfield, Maine.
Augusst 26-29
http://www.blisteredfingers.comLakes Bluegrass Festival
Held in Pine River, Minnesota
August 26-30
http://lakesbluegrassfestival.comBluegrass in the Pines
Held in Rosholt, Wisconsin
August 27-29
www.highwatermusic.comOcean Lakes Bluegrass Weekend
Held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at an oceanfront camping resort
August 28-29
www.oceanlakes.comPorcupine Mountains Music Festival
Held in Ontonagon, Michigan
August 28-30
http://www.porkiesfestival.orgINTERVIEW 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:
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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 12FESTIVAL 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.htmlMilan 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-festPodunk 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 SessionCheck 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/easternstandardbandThe 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-entertainmentMonday, July 27, 7pm-8:30pm EST -
mainstage.orgBLUEGRASS NEWS:
"Bluegrass In Baltimore" - Book Release PartySam Bush to Receive Kentucky Governor's National AwardFESTIVAL FINDER:
Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival
Held in Hamilton, Montana
July 24-26.
http://hardtimesbluegrass.comDillard Bluegrass & Barbeque Festival
Held in August in Dilliard, Georgia
July 31 - August 1.
http://www.dillardbbq.orgPickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival
Held in Parsons, West Virginia at the Five River Campground
August 5-8.
http://www.fiverivercampground.com/pickin-in-parsons.htmlMilan Bluegrass Festival
Held at the KC Campground in Milan, Michigan
August 6-8
http://www.kccampgroundmilan.com/milan-bluegrass-festivalL'il Margaret's Bluegrass Festival
Held in Leonardtown, Maryland at The Goddard Farm
August 6-8
http://www.lilmargaretsbluegrass.comINTERVIEW WITH NU-BLU:
Check out Nu-Blu's Web and social sites:
www.nu-blu.comFacebookTwitterInstagramCheck out the makers of Carolyn's "Eminence" bass:
http://gelbass.comTo 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 Photo2) 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 Rain3) 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 RymanFESTIVAL 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 PicksJoe 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:
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BLUEGRASS NEWS:
Steve Waller PassesThe Steeldrivers' The Muscle Shoals Recordings Debuts at Number 1FESTIVAL FINDER:
Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival
Held in Conway, Missouri
July 2-4
www.starvycreek.comSally Mountain Park Bluegrass Festival
Held in Queen City, Missouri
July 1-5
www.sallymountainshow.comNorris Creek Pig Pickin' Bluegrass & BBQ Festival
Held in Louisburg, NC
July 2-4
www.norriscreekpigpickin.comTell 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 3Festival Finder:
ROMP Fest
Held in Owensboro, Kentucky
June 24-27.
www.rompfest.comStarvy Creek Bluegrass Festival
Held in Conway, Missouri
July 2-4
www.starvycreek.comSally Mountain Park Bluegrass Festival
Held in Queen City, Missouri
July 1-5
www.sallymountainshow.comShriners Bluegrass Festival
Held in Olive Hill, Kentucky in historic Carter County
July 16-18
www.shrinersbluegrassfestival.comDelaware 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.orgInterview 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
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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:
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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 TodayCybergrassThanks 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, VAYou 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.usBlistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival
Held at the Litchfield Fairgrounds in Litchfield, Maine
June 17-20
http://www.blisteredfingers.comCharlotte Bluegrass Festival
Held in Charlotte , Michigan at the Eaton County Fairgrounds
June 18-20
http://www.charlottebluegrassfestival.comROMP Fest
Held in Owensboro, Kentucky
June 24-27
www.rompfest.comInterview 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 PlaceMissy's Bluegrass Band Recommendations:
Seldom SceneChris StapletonBalsam RangeSpecial ConsensusDoyle Lawson & QuicksilverSubscribe to The Bluegrass Byway on iTunes by clicking HERE
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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.comDownload the Periscope App:
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Google PlayCheck 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
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Bluegrass News:
Balsam Range to be Honored in North CarolinaCarl Jackson releases Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions RevisitedFestival Finder:
Blue Ox Music Festival
Held in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
June 11-13
http://blueoxmusicfestival.comBean Blossom Bluegrass Festival
Held at the Bill Monroe Music Park in Bean Blossom, Indiana.
June 13-20
http://www.beanblossom.usBlistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival
Held at the Litchfield Fairgrounds in Litchfield, Maine
June 17-20
http://www.blisteredfingers.comCharlotte Bluegrass Festival
Held in Charlotte , Michigan at the Eaton County Fairgrounds
June 18-20
http://www.charlottebluegrassfestival.comROMP Fest
Held in Owensboro, Kentucky
June 24-27
www.rompfest.comInterview with Joe Mullins:
Information about Joe's father, Paul "Moon" Mullins:
http://myclassiccountry.com/about-us/paul-moon-mullinsJoe's Radio Stations:
WBZI AM 1500 Xenia / Dayton / SpringfieldWKFI AM 1090 Wilmington / Hillsboro / Washington CourthouseWEDI AM 1130 Eaton / Dayton / IndianaFM 100.3 Xenia / Dayton / SpringfieldAll 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 HEREGear:
Joe plays an Osborne Rocky Top Chief banjo made by banjo builder, Frank Neat, and a 1994 Gibson GranadaOrder 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:
FacebookTwitterYouTubeJoe's Suggesstions for bands to listen to:
The Del McCoury BandBlue HighwayCheck 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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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 AlbumFestival Finder:
Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival
Held in Williamsburg, Kentucky
June 4-6.
http://www.sallygapbgfestival.comCherokee Bluegrass Festival
Held in Cherokee, North Carolina at the Happy Holiday RV Village. June 4-6.
http://www.adamsandandersonbluegrass.comBluegrass in the Hills
Held at Mickey's Mountain in Hopedale, Ohio.
June 11-13.
http://www.mickeysmtn.comFestival of the Bluegrass
Held in Lexington, Kentucky at the Kentucky Horse Park
June 11-14.
http://www.festivalofthebluegrass.comAshley 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 VincentSubscribe to The Bluegrass Byway on iTunes by clicking HERE
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