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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Shotgun Holler’s Web Links:
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:
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:
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:
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:
BLUEGRASS NEWS:
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:
JAMES REAMS:
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:
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:
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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:
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:
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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!
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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:
BLUEGRASS NEWS:
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:
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!
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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:
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:
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:
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:
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 joe@thebluegrassbyway.com! 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:
FESTIVAL FINDER:
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
Urban Monroes Social Media:
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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:
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:
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 joe@thebluegrassbyway.com
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
Lorraine's Social Sites:
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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 joe@thebluegrassbyway.com! 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:
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:
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 joe@thebluegrassbyway.com! 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:
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:
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:
Missy's Bluegrass Band Recommendations:
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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:
Download the Periscope App:
Download the Periscope App on your smartphone or tablet to see live broadcasts by The Bluegrass Byway:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Joe's Suggesstions for bands to listen to:
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!
Signup for The Bluegrass Byway email list:
Download the Periscope All on your smartphone or tablet to see live broadcasts by The Bluegrass Byway:
Bluegrass Byway:
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 everettlilly99@gmail.com
Ashley's recommendations for Bluegrass artists to listen to:
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Thanks for tuning-in for another episode of The Bluegrass Byway! Here is more info about some of the things we mentioned on the show:
Bluegrass News:
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
Donna Hughes Interview:
Check out Donna Hughes' paintings:
http://donnahughes.com/wordpress/paintings
Check out Donna's album, "From The Heart" on iTunes
Check out Donna's PIANO driven CD, "Fly" on iTunes
I've mentioned the book "Bluegrass Breakdown" by Robert Cantwell on several episodes... check it out on Amazon
Go to Donna's YouTube channel to see all her music videos, including the video for Dog On A 10-Foot Chain
Donna's Web Sites:
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Email Joe with any suggestions or just to say “Hey”:
See y’all next time on The Bluegrass Byway!
Show notes for Episode 002 of The Bluegrass Byway...
Bluegrass News:
Festival Finder:
Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival
Held in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
June 4-6.
http://www.sallygapbgfestival.com/index.html
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
Larry Stephenson Interview:
Larry mentioned Davis Mandolins, the type of Mandolin he plays... check them out here: http://www.davismandolins.com
Mandolin players, check out mandolincafe.com
Check out SPBGMA (The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America) at www.spbgma.com
Great place to buy Bluegrass and Country music recordings, the Ernest Tubb Record Shop: www.etrecordshop.com
Help support the Midnight Jamboree Association and keep the Midnight Jamboree going: midnitejamboreeassociation.com
Larry's sites:
Coming up on the next episode of The Bluegrass Byway:
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Thanks for listening to Episode 001 of The Bluegrass Byway! Here are some links to some things we talked about on the show:
Learn more about Teletype machines here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teleprinter
Bluegrass News:
Festival Finder:
Bluegrass on the Plains
May 25-31, 2015
Auburn, Alabama
http://www.bluegrassontheplains.com
Graves Mountain Music Festival
May 28-30
Held in Syria, Virginia at the Graves Mountain Lodge
http://www.gravesmountain.com/events-calendar/festival-of-music
Flatt Lonesome:
Alison Krauss - Lonely Runs Both Ways on iTunes
Flatt Lonesome - Self-Titled Debut Album on iTunes
Flatt Lonesome - 2nd Album, "Too", on iTunes
Kelsi mentioned the SPBGMA convention... learn more about SPBGMAn here: www.spbgma.com
Kelsi's recommendations of other bands/artists:
Flatt Lonesome Links:
Coming up on the next episode of The Bluegrass Byway:
Links to subscribe to The Bluegrass Byway are coming soon! In the meantime, be sure to check out the official website and follow us on all our social media sites:
Email Joe with any suggestions or just to say “Hey”:
See y’all next time on The Bluegrass Byway!
Greetings Bluegrass fans, and welcome to the inaugural episode of The Bluegrass Byway! This is a short episode to introduce listeners to the podcast and let you know what you can expect in future episodes.
Check out some of the artists Joe mentioned as influences that helped him become a die-hard Bluegrass-er:
Joe mentioned his favorite Nashville Bluegrass venue, The Station Inn... Check it out here: http://www.stationinn.com
Some of the other Bluegrass Podcasts Joe mentioned:
Some of the artists coming up in the first few episodes of The Bluegrass Byway:
Links to subscribe to The Bluegrass Byway are coming soon! In the meantime, be sure to check out the official website and follow us on all our social media sites:
Email Joe with any suggestions or just to say "Hey":
See y'all next time on The Bluegrass Byway!
