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Greensky Bluegrass on WFDU

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:44:14 +0000

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We got a note today from Carol Beaugard alerting us to the fact that she will have Greensky Bluegrass live on her Lonesome Pine RFD radio program on Friday morning (7/30). The show airs from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the new York City metro market on WFDU-FM, 89.1, and via online streaming at www.wfdu.fm . Carol fills in a few details… “Band members Anders Beck (dobro), Michael Arlen Bont (banjo), Dave Bruzza (guitar), Mike Devol (upright bass) and Paul Hoffman (mandolin) will play an explosive hour of their signature mix of traditional/jam band rock influenced Americana sounds. Greensky Bluegrass is touring in support of their recently released fourth album, Five Interstates , which was produced by Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth. The album features twelve original tracks and one traditional bluegrass song (a nod to the deceased King of Bluegrass, Jimmy Martin) and showcases the band’s songwriting and playing talents. Since winning the 2006 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest, Greensky has played over 170 shows a year. Recent highlights include sharing the stage with musical heroes, such as Tony Rice and Peter Rowan, Sam Bush, Yonder Mountain String Band and Railroad Earth.” Greensky will perform live starting at 11:00 a.m. Should you miss the show live, it will be available in the WFDU archives after the program airs.

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The first 3D bluegrass video?

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:04:00 +0000

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Well… it’s the first one I’ve heard about. Brian Hilligoss , a Chicago-based artist and producer/director has decided to fight back against the way technology is squeezing out music in the entertainment world – by using the latest technology. When his partner obtained a prototype 3D camera from Panasonic for evaluation, the idea for this new project was born. Hilligoss assembled a band from Chi-Town bluegrass pickers, and set out to produce a 3D video of Leave Your Heart at Home , a song by Randy Albright that is included on Brian’s These Boots CD. “My buddy Fred Blurton at Fred Blurton Productions and I have worked together in the video and film biz for the last 13 years. He is actually the brains of the operation when it comes to 3D. For this project, I just focus on the ‘grass.’ The technology side of this story is very compelling for those who want to hear about it. What makes it unique is that we shot in stereoscopic 3D. It makes you feel like you are right next to mandolin player while you watch it. It’s as if they are standing right next to you and you are on stage with the musicians. This camera from Panasonic that we got our hands on isn’t available on the market yet. The only way to shoot stereoscopic 3D had been with a West Coast two camera rig – we shot this with Panasonic’s 3D camcorder that has 2 lenses.” Seen in the video with Brian are Larry Kohut on bass, Chris Walz on banjo, Keith Baumann on mandolin, Bill Hall on guitar, Rob Anderlick on reso guitar and Arielle Luckmann on fiddle. Of course the question that springs immediately to mind is “where will we be able to see this in 3D?” “We are planning a premiere here in Chicago and have some other things in the works to preview it at 3D theaters, but nothing solid yet as this is so new. The only place to really see 3D is at a theater, Best-Buy or your house – if you have a 3D TV. Market projections are that 2 million sets will be sold this year. Direct TV has a 3D TV channel that just launched this month, and our goal is to create 3D content – primarily music for the web that will eventually be brought into your 3D TV. As far as we know – the only two things shot for country music period in 3D have been something recent for Brad Paisley and then Kenny Chesney’s Summer movie. Then us!” Bluegrass in 3D… how cool is that?

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Russell Moore on Bluegrass Waves

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:06:39 +0000

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Ernie and Debbie Evans will have Russell Moore of IIIrd Tyme Out on tonight’s (7/20) edition of Bluegrass Waves . The show airs Tuesday evenings from 8:00-9:00 p.m. (ET) on WJSJ 105.3 FM in Jacksonville, FL, and is simulcast live online . WJSJ is a talk-format station, and listeners will have the opportunity to call in during the show and speak with Russell live on the air. The call-in line is 904-854-8255. Russell is scheduled at roughly 8:15 p.m. (EDT).

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Boxcars on Music City Roots

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:05:05 +0000

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This week’s edition of Music City Roots on WSM will feature another chance to catch The Boxcars live – on the radio at least. Regular readers here know that we have been singing the praises of this group since they first formed late in 2009. They kept the poweful one-two punch of Ron Stewart (banjo) and Adam Steffey (mandolin) from the Dan Tyminski Band, and have Harold Nixon on bass, John Bowman on banjo/fiddle and Keith Garrett on guitar and vocals. The Boxcars have only been touring this past six months, so a great many bluegrass fans not yet had a chance to hear them play. It’s an extremely powerful sound, not to be missed when the opportunity arises. So, by all means, tune in to WSM on Wednesday night (7/21) at 8:00 p.m. (EDT) to hear them on Music City Roots . The show broadcasts at 650 AM in Nashville, and online worldwide at wsmonline.com .

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More bluegrass radio options today

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:55:10 +0000

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Here’s a couple more good radio options to consider for today (7/21). At 11:00 a.m. (EDT) this morning, Donna Ulisse will be on Sirius-XM’s Bluegrass Junction with Kyle Cantrell. She will be on the Track-By-Track program, playing through all the songs on her latest CD, Holy Waters , an all-Gospel project from Hadley Music Group. If you miss the show this morning, it will repeat this week on the following schedule (all times eastern): Wednesday, July 22 – 9:00 p.m. Sunday, July 25 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 28 – 12:00 a.m. (technically midnight, Thursday 7/29) Then this evening, Kent Gustavson will be on the air with Jay Allen on Blue Ridge Backroads ( WBRF Blue Ridge Country 98.1 FM). Gustavson is the author of Blind But Now I See , an unauthorized biography of flatpicking legend Doc Watson, recently published by Booming Twig Books. He is on the faculty of Stony Brook University in New York, and hosts Sound Authors , a blog talk radio program. The Watson book is an in-depth look at the career of this remarkable artist, taken from a variety of published sources and Gustavson’s research. Look for Kent on with Jay at 9:15 p.m. (EDT). WBRF broadcasts from Galax, VA at 98.1 FM, and online at www.blueridgecountry.com .

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Bluegrass A La Carte (7/13)

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:16:45 +0000

The Dean of Bluegrass University The Chicago Reader has a nice write up about Greg Cahill and his band Special Consensus, as they prepare to celebrate their 35th anniversary. Greg and his band were a big influence on me as a teenager in Kansas City. I caught their show anytime they came close to town. It’s hard to believe that was over 20 years ago! Alison Brown interview The Ashville Citizen-Times interviews Alison Brown about her new CD, The Company You Keep . Indigo Girls go bluegrass with holiday recording Really? Yes, really. “Recording a bluegrass-tinged album was something both women had wanted to do for quite a while, as both are big fans of the genre and the artistry of its players”

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Summer issue of Bluegrass Music Profiles

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:44:42 +0000

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The Summer (July/August) issue of Bluegrass Music Profiles is out, with Cody Shuler of Pine Mountain Railroad on the cover. Cody discusses his mandolins, the members of Pine Mountain Railroad – including new bass player, Bryan Turner – and their brand new, self-titled project. He also talks about his friendships with Raymond Fairchild and Jimmy Martin. As is the BMP style, the Shuler piece is presented in an interview format. Here’s just a taste… BMP: How do you feel about your band’s latest project? CODY SHULER: The album is self titled, Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad , and I can’t tell you how excited I am about it. The songs are a great fit for our style and I am very pleased with how the album turned out. Most of the songs are written in a traditional style, but performed with a new approach. There are some fast songs, sad songs, happy songs, quartets, and duets. I wanted the album to have some hard driving songs as well as a few gospel tunes. It’s full of music we really love to sing and play so what better than to self title the album. It is us. How does this one differ from previous PMRR projects? Well, I guess I could say that this album is different in many ways. For one, the last album, Pickin’, Praisin’, And Singin’ was all gospel, which we enjoyed doing. We were all raised in church and have sung several of those songs many times. It had a lot of quartets and songs with five-part harmony. The CD before that, Alone With Forever , was mostly bluegrass with a few gospel songs. A lot of people really liked it. The main difference in this newest album and the last two is that we have a lot of songs written in the traditional style that are really hard driving. The two albums before didn’t have that. This album really reflects what you will hear in one of our concerts. Publisher Kevin Kerfoot fills us in on what else you’ll find in this issue of BMP. “The new issue also includes a Grass Cats color poster, Brenda Lawson’s DJ Profile, interviews with Jamie Johnson of The Grascals and Carolyn Routh of Nu-Blu, a feature on Louie Setzer & The Appalachian Mountain Boys, ShopTalk with Sierra Hull, Bill Emerson and Randy Kohrs Bluegrass Favorites, a Promoter Profile on Michael Johnathon and the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour , and Donna Hughes’ Songwriter Profile.” Find single issue purchase and subscription info online .

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ETSU seeks Bluegrass Lecturer

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:33:19 +0000

East Tennessee State University is currently taking applications for a position within the bluegrass department. The job is described as “Bluegrass Lecturer,” while a quick review of the job description will reveal that lecturing on the history and theory of bluegrass music is only one part of the duties. Job Summary/Basic Function: Teaching classes in bluegrass history and theory; teaching individual instruction on instruments commonly used in bluegrass music; directing student performing groups; teaching performance and presentation skills; coaching and mentoring artistic development in students. Here’s a breakdown of the job’s position within the hierarchy of the school’s departments and programs. East Tennessee State University – College of Arts and Sciences – Department of Appalachian Studies – Bluegrass, Old Time and Country Music Program – Bluegrass Lecturer In addition to the job description, here are the requisite skills and minimum qualifications necessary for those wishing to apply. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Hardworking, dedicated, experienced, professional-level bluegrass musician with interpersonal skills who has general knowledge about the history of bluegrass music, the ability to teach two or more standard bluegrass instruments from beginning through advanced levels, ability to sing and coach vocalists in singing lead and harmony in the bluegrass style. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree and significant professional work experience in the field of bluegrass music or advanced degree in a related area. The application process involves submitting audio or video recordings of 5 performances, references, and official transcripts of past education. Interestingly, for all that is required, the pay rate for the job is only $25,000. Still, for a bluegrass musician living relatively near the school (in Eastern Tennessee), $25,000 of steady income and the freedom to tour during the summer months, might be the perfect opportunity. Those interested may read more and apply online .

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Bluegrass Music Groups: American Bluegrass Music Groups, Australian Bl

MVJ — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:52:56 +0000

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Bluegrass and Acoustic Country Music by Fred Black

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:43:22 +0000

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If you like bluegrass music, acoustic music, folk music, acoustic country music, or gospel music, then you should find something here that you like! …

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