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Ohio Bluegrass News
As of January
2006, We will no longer be updating the Bluegrass News Pages in
our state websites. Thanks!!! - The Website Staff Ê June 2005 Hello Everyone! Please spread the word.....we've been blessed by Ronnie & Gene Malcomist, and they will be taking over spearheading the "Songwriter's Showcases" at Fat Jack's on Sunday nights until Murphy's able to be back. So, starting this Sunday, April 10th from 8 pm to 10 pm, Ronnie & Gene will be playing two sets, and we'll still occasionally have some other guest musicians coming in to play their original material, as well. For those that weren't in attendance
this past Sunday, we all had a great time--it's such a blessing to
have a venue that wants original material, and features local musicians!
(And, Fat Jack's is working on getting a cook on Sunday nights so
the kitchen will be open for food--yum!) Again, Fat Jack's is located
at 202 Louisiana Avenue (formerly TKs), and their phone number 419-874-2071.
April 2005 MICHIGAN AUDITION FOR ART FAIR AND SOUNDS & SIGHTS SERIES "Musicians and street performers are invited to audition at Chelsea's Common Grill Restaurant for street entertainers to play Thursday nights throughout the summer in downtown Chelsea. More than 70 paying spots need to be filled for the community's second annual 'Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights' series. Performers audition April 18 between 3 and 10 p.m. at the Common Grill, 112 S. Main St., Chelsea, Michigan.
"Independent musicians, singers, dancers, actors, street performers and performing artists . . . are encouraged to submit materials if they are interested in performing at the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair at the tower [at the north end of Ingallis Mall near Burton Carillon Tower]. E-mail performance materials to the AASAF at programs@artfair.org or mail materials to Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, PO Box 1352, Ann Arbor, MI 48106 by April 12. Include a schedule of when you are available to perform along with detailed contract nformation. More information can be found on the Web site - Art Fair dates are July 20-23.
CAMPGROUND WANTS TO START FESTIVALS! My
name is Toynua Rasnick, I own a new camping facility in Logan County
Ohio. I have 75 acres, a 13 acre fishing lake, a 5 acre swimming lake,
I am working really hard at making this a fun and great business.
I would love to have at least 2 Bluegrass festivals here this summer.
I have the facilities but not honestly the know how to proceed with
this. Any help and suggestions would be appreciated. Email her at: :workinghardasalways@netzero.net
BLUEGRASS CLUB FOR KIDS IN FINDLAY, OHIO Findlay
City Schools - High School - has a new bluegrass club. Joe Steiner
will be going once a month to teach them how to play guitar, mandolin,
bass and banjo, and they have 4 teachers that will keep the kids practicing
between times. When we did this previously with St. Wendelin's High
School group, all the kids were learning to play banjo, so it wasn't
hard to have group lessons. At Findlay, however, several of the students
want to learn mandolin, and many want to learn banjo. With only one
practice session a month, it's hard for Joe to teach both instruments
at the same time.
ENGLISH BLUEGRASS BAND IN TOWN THIS SUMMER My
band (Deep River Band) will be in Ohio from the Thursday 4th to Sunday
the 14th of August this year , I was wondering if you could help us
find some more places to play from the 7th to the 12th. We are a traditional
bluegrass band from England. I can send you a promo pak with a CD,
recorded in Winchester VA, a couple of years ago with Jimmy Gaudreau.
We will be recording and playing in VA from the 15th to the 19th.
Email Gerry at: gw.drun@virgin.net
NEW FIDDLING DVD The Legendary Bluegrass Fiddler Bobby Hicks has produced a new teaching DVD, set to be released on or about April 15th, 2005! This is a "MUST HAVE" for all serious Bluegrass fiddlers or for those who want to become more serious in there fiddling. You can find out more information on Bobby's website www.bobbyhicks.com
February 2005 Beppe
Gambetta will giving a Taylor Guitar Clinic
February 2005 Ross
Nickerson, has a new members only site at www.banjoteacher.com
February 2005 On
November 15, 2004 Rock A Mole Productions (www.rockamole.com)
--from Critical Condition by Donald L. Bartlett and James B. Steele
February 2005 Help
Find A Home for Bill Monroe's Historic 1956 flx Tour Bus, New
rebuilt 238 Detroit Diesel, new Transmission, all new air conditioning,
repainted back to Bill's two-toned blue! Makes a cozy home for the
musician, I know, my whole family and I lived on the old bus for 10
months, in Nashville. TN. We have been touring in the old bus for
6 years, and we really wanted to keep the old bus. Every musician
I have met that worked with Bill Monroe, has had a interesting story
either about driving the old bus, or their experience's while touring
with The Father of Bluegrass! My family couldn't believe it, we bought
the bus without knowing that it used to be Bill Monroe's. My family
is originally from the holler's of Ky, and the hills of old Va. What
a honor we have had. We have always let fans on it by the hundred's.
February 2005
The
Rarely Herd Members Nominated for National Awards...
January 2005 On Saturday,
January 22, 2005, Out of the Blue
took second place
December 2004
the White Oak Bluegrass Band is going through a rough time.
young age of only 40. Only 11 months before he had lost his other son at Christmas time to a heart attack as well. And several years previous he had lost his 7 year old son to a freak accident. No father should have to endure so much. There is a benefit in the works and a bake sale and raffle to help with funeral expenses. The benefit is planned for April and any bands who would like to help, please contact Alice. Also, if you would like to help with the sale, contact her as well.
need. This is such a hard time for many in need.
A Nashville tribute
to the Moody Blues by 31 of Nashville's most accomplished and successful
Cambridge, MA - On September 28, Rounder Records puts a bluegrass spin on songs by The Moody Blues with the release of Moody Bluegrass: A Nashville Tribute to the Moody Blues. Here are some of the best-loved songs of the classic rock era transformed into fully realized bluegrass. The music transcends what might have started only as a clever concept it's a fresh sound that's sure to be embraced by bluegrass and Moody Blues fans alike. Above all, it's great fun.
Recorded and produced in Nashville, the collection features guest appearances by many acclaimed musicians including Alison Krauss, Tim O'Brien, Larry Cordle, Aubrey Haynie, Alison Brown, Sam Bush and Stuart Duncan on a range of Moody Blues tunes such as "Lovely To See You" and "Your Wildest Dreams." Said producer/mandolinist David Harvey, "What stands out to me is the performances of the singers on this album. They're not just good singers coming in and doing versions of songs. What you hear are singers making songs their own."
Get well Marc!!
October 2004
October 2004 Just
wanted to let people know that Ohio bands are still going strong on
the Independant Country Universe!
September 2004
CLIMB NATIONAL BLUEGRASS CHART
The Rarely Herd's latest single, "The Waving Girl", has jumped to #11 on August's National Bluegrass Survey. Also, the entire Return Journey album has moved up to #10 on the National Bluegrass Album Chart. Return Journey, on Herd Records, is available at www.therarelyherd.com. "The Waving Girl", from writer Harley Allen is included among many originals penned by Jeff Weaver and other Herd members, great new songs by Bill Castle and classics from the repertoire of Flatt & Scruggs and Reno & Smiley on Return Journey. The Rarely Herd, recipients of the 2003 Grand Masters Gold Award at the National Bluegrass Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, also have over 120 additional awards and nominations, including a "Dove" Award nomination for their Gospel album, "What about Him?". (A new Herd CD is due out by October 2004. Watch for it !) The Herd is Jim Stack, guitar and lead vocals; Jeff Weaver, acoustic bass and harmony vocals; Calvin Leport, banjo and harmony vocals; Jeff Hardin, fiddle; and Dan Brooks, resophonic guitar.
News from COBA
Ohio band, New Jerusalem won the Governor's "Horizon Group of the Year" award at the Ohio State Fair. Congratulations to the group and good luck in the future!
web site from the mid seventies of Bill Monroe, Doyle Lawson, Ralph Stanley, the Country Gentlemen, James Monroe (looking like a young Elvis) and others. These are all shots taken by one of our guys with his Kodak at various festivals in D.C., Kentucky and Ohio.
the link to PHOTOS.
By
now you may have heard: BLUEGRASS JOURNEY BLUEGRASS JOURNEY is a feature length, documentary film portrait of the contemporary bluegrass music scene. Here's how it was described by one film festival that recently screened it: "Depicting the fervent scene that is modern bluegrass, this impressive documentary captures high intensity performances from some of America's greatest contemporary acts [the] filmmakers brilliantly combine backstage footage, interviews, and extended performances to make a lovingly detailed portrait of the music and those at the forefront of making it." - The 2004 Florida Film Festival The film features, among others, the Del McCoury Band, Peter Rowan, Tim O'Brien, Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, Rhonda Vincent, Nickel Creek, and Pete Wernick. Please see the film's website, www.bluegrassjourney.com for more information. The DVD & VHS are not, as yet, available in any stores. Individual copies of the film may be ordered directly from Blue Stores Films. To order a copy, with
links for online credit card payments and info for ordering by mail,
please go to the BLUEGRASS JOURNEY website. You can click on this
link, Retailers, distributors & vendors may contact sales@bluegrassjourney.com for information about wholesale pricing. Thanks for your interest and your help! Ruth & Rob ***********************************
April 2004
Old Time Music Co. Saturday afternoon Bluegrass jams attract local music veterans and newcomers for some impromptu performances guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. The concerts take place in a side room adjacent to shelves of mandolins, sheet music and assorted used instruments. The space resembles a weather-beaten cafe with its worn tables and chairs, but the Bluegrass music is first rate and always free. Shop owner and veteran musician Vernon McIntyre and his wife Kitty live in the apartment above the store, which makes the spot something of a Bluegrass mecca. Old Time Music Co., 6019 Vine St., Elmwood Place, 513-242-1442.
Click here: Best of Cincinnati 2004 · The Spine of the City
March 2004
March 2004
March 2004 An Email about a great jam-show!
February 2004
2003 SPBGMA NATIONAL BLUEGRASS AWARDS The Rarely Herd!
(For being voted "Entertaining Band of the Year" for 10 consecutive years, an unprecedented accomplishment in SPBGMA history)
1993, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99, '2000, '01, & '02 Entertaining Band of the Year
January 2004
The first bluegrass band to make the chart, and the first group to ever debut at Number One!
(Ohio) - The Just Bluegrass Band announced that they have been picked up for worldwide distribution by country music label MMG Records out of Alabama www.mmgrecords.com . MMG is know for their success in getting world wide airplay for independent country music artists. The Just Bluegrass Band is the first bluegrass band ever picked up by the label.
Dececmber, 2003
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