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!
Becky's Sites:
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See y’all next time on The Bluegrass Byway!