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If you are a fan of Ola Belle Reed or Appalachian Mountain music, this is a must have album. If you are not, you may become a fan after listening to ‘RISING SUN MELODIES’ .
Smithsonian Folkways put together 19 tracks, all of them gems, from Ola Belle performances including 8 previously unreleased cuts that were recorded at the Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife from 1972 to 1976.
The CD comes with a 38 page booklet of text and photographs, that provides insight into the life of Ola Belle, her family, and her music. And, if you’re not into reading, you will learn a lot about Ola Belle Reed just by listening to this CD.
Free download of “Look Down That Lonesome Road”
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Posted by Bob on July 31, 2010
LRB is on top with their last album reaching #1 on numerous charts and #1 on the Bluegrass Unlimited Album Chart for 3 months and their #1 single for 2 months. Still Learning is LRB’s 13th album and Brandon Rickman’s song “I’m Still Learning”
explains the meaning behind the title; “Learning something new everyday and seeing things a whole new way has been the creative path and our attitude ever since the five of us got together.” Still Learning will keep LRB on top with their single “Record Time Machine” receiving rave reviews; Kyle Cantrell, SiriusXM-”Man, I love it! It’s a HIT!
Posted by admin on July 13, 2010
The thirteenth solo album from Grammy-winner Tim O’Brien mixes originals, collaborations, and a handful of outside compositions. The earthy wisdom of Chicken & Egg’s songs are delivered in appropriately spontaneous fashion, largely recorded live in the studio with a core group of collaborators. O’Brien says,
“It was time to make a more acoustic record – more along the lines of a bluegrass thing, with an ensemble and not a lot of production: something pretty down-home, featuring a more consistent band.” Most recently, O’Brien has been performing before capacity crowds in the band of Mark Knopfler, who described him as “a master of American folk music, Irish music, Scottish music – it doesn’t matter; a fine songwriter and one of my favorite singers.”
Posted by admin on July 13, 2010
DARRELL WEBB has been an integral part of the Lonesome River Band (at age 19), J.D. Crowe & The New South, Rhonda Vincent and The Rage and Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper over the past 20 years. “BLOODLINE” is the next step in DARRELL WEBB’S successful career. Bluegrass fans are very familiar with his superior tenor vocals and master mandolin ability and have been wondering when he would put his own group together. The wait is over!
Posted by admin on July 13, 2010
We received the following from World Wide Bluegrass regarding Gracie Muldon, known by many bluegrass fans.
GracieThon
Sunday, July 18, 2010, 9:00am – Midnight (EST)
Online at www.WorldwideBluegrass.com
WorldwideBluegrass.com founder and DJ, Gracie Muldoon, suffered a stroke on June 3rd. Gracie credits her 14 year old son, Cody, with saving her life. Because of severe vertigo, she has not been able to return to work. And, because of the timing of the stroke and her new job, her insurance was not yet effective. To help offset her medical expenses and to aid her financially until she can
return to work, the WWB is hosting an all-day GracieThon on July 18th from 9:00 a.m. – midnight (EST), on WorldwideBluegrass.com.
Chances are if you love bluegrass music, you know Gracie. In addition to her DJ duties, she can always be found on many social network sites promoting bluegrass music. Please show your support for Gracie by visiting www.WorldwideBluegrass.com on July 18th. All donations made on this day will go toward the benefit.
Make your donation either by clicking on the PayPal “Make a Donation” button on the homepage, or, you can mail a check made to World Wide Bluegrass, PO Box 54668, Cincinnati, OH 45254-0668. Please note GracieThon on your check memo line.
For questions or more information, contact Vicki Abbott at vicki@worldwidebluegrass.com
Posted by admin on July 13, 2010
Here are a few photos from the last day of the 2010 Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival in Grass Valley, California.
Perfect weather, a super lineup, great organization from the California Bluegrass Association, and support from many dedicated volunteers made this an incredible event.
Pencil this in on your calendar for next year and make arrangements early.
Rhonda Vincent and The Rage Perform at 2010 Father's Day Festival
IIIrd Tyme Out with Russell Moore at CBA's Father's Day Festival
A Rhonda Vincent & Russell Moore duet at the 2010 Father's Day Festival
Posted by Bob on June 21, 2010
And you can find it all across the country, in organizations, associations, and families, that provide opportunities for children to learn about bluegrass music, to learn an instrument, and perhaps discover something about themselves.
Here are photos of just a few of the “California” kids from the 35th Anniversary Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival in Grass Valley, California. I want to stress that is is the tip of the iceberg, as the California Bluegrass Association’s “Kids on Bluegrass” as been a part of many kid’s lives.
Anderson Childen sing acapella - (l to r) Aimee, Daisy, Ethan, & Paige
The Anderson Family Band continues to mature musically. Their Saturday performance on the main stage at the Father’s Day Festival impressed the audience, not just with their vocals, but also with musical skill on instruments, that goes beyond their age. More information about the Anderson Family Band can be found on their website at: http://www.andersonfamilybluegrass.com/
OMGG - (l to r): Nate Schwartz, A.J. Lee, Max Schwartz, Marty Varner
OMGG is another band that performs well beyond their years. Their Saturday performance at the Father’s Day Festival in Grass Valley earned a standing ovation and encore. Find more information about OMGG at http://www.myspace.com/httpwwwmyspacecomomgg.
Aissa (A.J.) Lee
Even at her young age, A. J. Lee has been impressing California crowds for several years. Blessed with a great voice, it continues to get better as she matures. She performs with The Tuttles and OMGG.
Posted by Bob on June 20, 2010
Here is a photo from the the Infamous Stringduster’s Friday afternoon set at The 35 Anniversary Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival in Grass Valley, California. They returned to the stage Friday evening to close out the days performances with a set that sent the fans back to their camps with a buzz you may get from a triple shot espresso. There was a lot of jamming last night.
(l to r) Andy Falco, Jesse Cobb, Andy Hall, Travis Book, Chris Pandolfi, Jeremy Garrett
Posted by Bob on June 19, 2010
The California Bluegrass Association kicked off their 35th Anniversary Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival today, with four days of big name bluegrass entertainment. This is one my favorite West Coast festivals.
The festivals lineup includes James King Band, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, The Infamous Stringdusters, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, High Country, Bluegrass Patriots, Kids on Bluegrass, The Kathy Kallick Band, Dirk Powell Band, All Star Music Camp Instructors Band, The Brombies, Belle Monroe & Her Brewglass Boys, Natural Drift, The Tuttles with A.J. Lee, Laurie Lewis and The Right, Hands, G2, , Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, Bluegrass Conspiracy, The Kentucky Twisters, Banner Mountain Boys, The Knuckle Knockers, Ragged but Right, Compost Mountain Boys, Keystone Station, Mountain Drive, California Borderline Band, Farm Fresh, OMGG, Old Pals, Windy Hill, Anderson Family Bluegrass.
If you’re in the neighborhood, drop by.
Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper burned up some strings Thursday afternoon.
Posted by admin on June 17, 2010
| New Grass Revival with John Cowan, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, & Pat Flynn, on Love Someone Like Me. |
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Posted by admin on May 14, 2010
