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:
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:
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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!
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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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