http://www.cybergrass.com/ http://www.cybergrass.com/Images/cg-icon.gif http://www.cybergrass.com/ 142 24 Cybergrass Bluegrass Music News en-us Bob Cherry (mailto:website@cybergrass.com) Copyright 2007 CYBERGRASS The Internet Bluegrass Music News Magazine Current Bluegrass Music News 2010-02-09T07:14:51-05:00 daily 4 2007-01-01T12:00-05:00 http://www.cybergrass.com//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7301 Lori Kerrfott of Bluegrass Music Profiles magazine announced that the magazine's Top 30 Countdown show will be carried on the Internet's top bluegrass music webcast site, World Wide Bluegrass. The first show is scheduled to air this Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. on WorldWideBluegrass.com. ... Webcasting BMNN 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 http://www.cybergrass.com//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7300 Roe Entertainment is excited to announce exclusive booking representation of the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) 3-time Female Vocalist Dale Ann Bradley. Hailed by Alison Krauss and Ricky Skaggs as one of the greatest vocalists in country and bluegrass music, Bradley commands a list of awards as long as Interstate 40. Her mountain soprano has been called "shimmering" (The Washington Post), "angelic" (Billboard), and "exceptional" (Bluegrass Unlimited). Bradley is nothing if not a great storyteller. But her ability to step into someone else's shoes and make their story her own for just a few minutes is what endears her so intensely to people from all walks of life. An acclaimed vocalist and songwriter and currently residing in her native state of Kentucky, Bradley fills every stage and studio with humor, grace, and integrity. Her current Compass Records release, Don't Turn Your Back is receiving rave reviews from coast to coast and has remained on the national bluegrass charts for the past 5 months. ... Music News BMNN 2010-02-09T04:55:00-05:00 http://www.cybergrass.com//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7299 World-renowned acoustic musicians Mark O'Connor (violin), Chris Thile (mandolin), Frank Vignola (guitar), Bryan Sutton (guitar), Jon Burr (bass) and Byron House (bass) can captivate audiences with just their instruments. But for them, jamming is a meeting of musical minds and genres in communication, a perfect example of holistic American music. Their forthcoming CD 'Jam Session,' out April 13 on OMAC Records, offers "dazzling" (Wall Street Journal) live acoustic recordings that combine bluegrass and gypsy jazz as never before on disc. ... New Releases BMNN 2010-02-09T04:50:00-05:00 http://www.cybergrass.com//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7298 Washington, DC -- SoundExchange, the nonprofit performance rights organization that collects and distributes digital performance royalties, has confirmed plans to attend many of the first quarter's most anticipated music industry events including South by Southwest Conference and the 22nd International Folk Alliance Conference. After successes at MIDEM and New Music Seminar, representatives from the organization will be on-site at more events to spread the word about performance rights, and encourage eligible artists and copyright owners to register to receive accrued and future royalties. ... Copyright News BMNN 2010-02-09T04:45:00-05:00 http://www.cybergrass.com//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7297 The Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center and the Jettie Baker Center will present Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers on Saturday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Jettie Baker Center in Clintwood. This event is the latest addition to the Music Along the Crooked Road concert series, which brings together the best in regional old-time, bluegrass, and gospel music to create wonderful evenings of culture and entertainment. ... Event News BMNN 2010-02-08T05:00:00-05:00 http://www.cybergrass.com//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7296 DelFest announced their academy will be held May 24 through May 27. The academy consists of a friendly, encouraging, and intensive three-day learning experience with a group of some of the finest musicians in bluegrass. The Academy will offer instruction for guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and bass for all experience levels. We are excited to have the same great group of instructor back for our second year: Ronnie McCoury on mandolin, Rob McCoury on banjo, Jason Carter on fiddle, Alan Bartram on bass, and Ronnie Bowman on guitar. ... Learning BMNN 2010-02-08T04:55:00-05:00 http://www.cybergrass.com//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7295 Nashville, TN -- Becky Schlegel's newest CD, Dandelion (Lilly Ray/IGO Records), is a live-sounding record that is rich with natural nuance, poetic imaginings and magical tone. Co-produced by Schlegel and Brian Fesler and recorded in Minnesota, the project drops April 6, 2010. "We took a more relaxed, spontaneous approach on DANDELION," says Becky, a new Nashville resident. "We let the songs be free to end up where they were destined to be.” ... New Releases skates23 2010-02-08T04:50:00-05:00 http://www.cybergrass.com//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7294 I first saw and heard Josh Williams perform as a relatively new band member of Rhonda Vincent and the Rage in the spring of 2004, at a small theatre venue, The Carroll County High School Auditorium, in Hillsville, Virginia. I had been a fan of Audie Blaylock, and went to the show somewhat distressed that Rhonda had fired Audie to hire this new young guitar player. I can't remember if I was more impressed initially by his guitar playing, his vocals or the magic he made when he took the mandolin from Rhonda. By the end of the show, however, I was definitely a Josh Williams fan, and remain a fan today. ... New Releases SRBullins 2010-02-07T05:00:00-05:00 http://www.cybergrass.com//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7293 Clintwood, VA -- The Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center will host Dr. Ralph Stanley's 83rd Birthday Dinner and Fundraiser at the Meadowview Convention Center in Kingsport, TN at 6:00PM on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Celebrate Dr. Stanley's birthday with Dr. Stanley himself, music performances from the ETSU Bluegrass Band, Morehead State University Bluegrass Band with Raymond Mclain, Tim White & VW Boys, Tymes 2 Band with Jason Blankenship, Ben "Cooter" Jones and Del MCCoury and maybe a surprise guest, special presentations, a first-class buffet-style dinner, and much more at this once-in-a-lifetime event! Tickets to the dinner are priced at $100 per plate, and guests may purchase them by calling the Museum & Center at 276-926-8550. ... Event News BMNN 2010-02-07T04:55:00-05:00 http://www.cybergrass.com//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7292 Bluegrass in Hawai'i? Why not?!! On April 23-25, 2010, Bluegrass Hawai'i Traditional & Bluegrass Music Society will host a weekend of jamming, workshops, and fun, and the public is welcome to attend. The three-day event will take place at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden in Kaneohe on the island of O'ahu. Attendance is free, though donations are welcome. ... Event News BMNN 2010-02-07T04:50:00-05:00 http://www.cybergrass.com//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7291 The Del McCoury Band has some good news for you. For the month of February, their latest release, Family Circle is available for download for only $5. The album was chosen by the editors of Amazon for a special promotion called 50 albums for $5. McCoury Music thought they would give you a choice of where to shop, so they also lowered the price in their own store on the web. ... New Releases BMNN 2010-02-06T04:55:00-05:00 http://www.cybergrass.com//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7290 Wilkesboro, NC -- The submission deadline for the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, hosted by MerleFest 2010 presented by Lowe's, is fast approaching. All entries must be received by February 18, 2010. Now in its 18th year, the contest is an extraordinary opportunity for aspiring writers to have their original songs heard and judged by a panel of Nashville music industry professionals, under the direction of this year's volunteer contest chairperson, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Jim Lauderdale. ... Event News BMNN 2010-02-06T05:00:00-05:00 http://www.cybergrass.com//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7289 Pagosa Springs, CO -- New Pagosa Folk 'N Bluegrass lineup additions include Darol Anger and the Republic of Strings plus The Belleville Outfit. Somewhere beyond or behind all musical borders lies a creative terrain where bluegrass, jazz, classical, pop, and various world musics mingle, played by musicians who care more for inspiration than they do for genre. If that place has a name, it's surely the Republic of Strings, for no one knows its contours better than veterans Darol Anger, cellist Mike Block, five-string violinist Lauren Rioux and guitarist Scott Law. They have created the visionary musical landscape of the Republic, exemplified by their two recordings, Republic Of Strings and Generation Nation, for Compass Records. The Republic will play Sunday, June 6 at 4:30 PM. ... Event News BMNN 2010-02-06T04:50:00-05:00 http://www.cybergrass.com//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7288 The legendary Statler Brothers joined IBMA Entertainers of the Year Dailey & Vincent and an invitation crowd at the release party for Dailey & Vincent Sing The Statler Brothers, which was held at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville last night. The new CD, featuring bluegrass versions of 12 of the Statlers' best-loved songs, is available exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores and www.CrackerBarrel.com, since February 1, 2010. ... Event News BMNN 2010-02-05T05:00:00-05:00 http://www.cybergrass.com//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7287 Southwest Virginia's "Crooked Road" region has been named one of the 2010 America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For ten years the National Trust has used the Dozen Distinctive Destinations program to highlight how historic preservation helps communities create a sustainable future and a strong economy through heritage tourism. The Crooked Road features mountain, old-time and bluegrass music from one end to the other. ... Music News Bob_Cherry 2010-02-05T04:55:00-05:00