Nashville, TN -- Award-winning alt-acoustic group, Mountain Heart will be headlining the first Downtown Dalton BBQ & Music Festival in downtown Dalton, GA., which is set for Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23, 2011. Mountain Heart appears on Saturday evening at 8:00 pm. Other acts set to appear over the weekend include Missy Raines and the New Hip, The Farewell Drifters, MilkDrive, and Steel String Session. Proceeds from the concert benefit two North Georgia non-profit organizations The Miracle Field and The Friendship House. Visit www.DowntownDalton.com for more details.
The Grand Ole Opry presented by Humana will throw a 75th birthday party for Opry member and country music/Southern rock stalwart Charlie Daniels during its two shows Sat., Oct. 29. Among those scheduled to participate in the birthday shows in addition to the guest of honor are Opry member Clint Black plus special guests The Grascals, Lee Greenwood, Tanya Tucker, and more.
Over the past three years, the Mountain Park Old Time Band has been creating a stir in old time music circles. The group has five members, all of whom are versatile and talented musicians. Johnny Gentry plays guitar, dobro, and fiddle as well as doing vocals for the band. Nancy Gentry plays upright bass and sings. The only thing better than one fiddler, is two fiddlers. Roger Stamper also plays the fiddle. C. T. Janney plays the washboard – an "instrument" rarely played today. Dr. Mark Handy plays banjo and does vocals. When he's not playing old time, Dr. Handy practices medicine in Abingdon, Virginia. Saturday, October 22nd, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Virginia, will present a concert by the Mountain Park Old Time Band. Admission to the concert is $7 for adults, children 6 to 11 $1, under age 6 free.
Dust-to-Digital has released another outstanding piece of history. John Fahey - Your Past Comes Back to Haunt You (The Fonotone Years 1958-1965) is the long-awaited box set of the earliest recordings by and the first book ever written about John Fahey. The five CDs feature 115 tracks, most of which are available on CD for the first time. The audio was remastered from Joe Bussard’s reel-to-reel tapes to achieve pristine sound quality.
There is still room in both of Pete (Dr. Banjo) Wernick's upcoming Colorado Jam Camps, three days and nights of playing music in an ideal Rockies setting! The Sylvan Dale Ranch in Loveland is an inspiring location on the banks of the Big Thompson River. Reserve soon to get a room at the Wagon Wheel Lodge, where most campers stay. The camps offer class style instruction and coached small groups, morning till dinnertime.
Michael Martin Murphey will be appear on Great American Country's Headline Country with Storme Warren Thursday, Oct. 6 at 8:30 p.m. CST. The show will repeat on Oct. 7 at 1:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. CST. Headline Country host Warren joined Murphey in September on The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad in Alamosa, Colorado.
Nashville, October 6, 2011 - A slew of events at the 12th Annual Americana Music Festival and Conference sponsored by Nissan will showcase the remarkable music radiating from the state of Alabama. Long renowned as a hotbed of talent, the state's glorious musical past ranges from the captivating standard “Stars Fell on Alabama,” to the landmark Muscle Shoals sessions, to modern day melody makers The Civil Wars. The Americana Music Festival and Conference docket includes an exciting evening of music, an all star panel discussion of the Muscle Shoals sound, and a Lifetime Achievement Award presentation to Fame Studios producer Rick Hall.
Nashville,TN -- After a 20-year break, the pioneering and much loved International Festival of Country Music returns to Wembley Arena on Sunday, February 26th, 2012. The stellar line-up features the very best in country, roots and bluegrass music. Ricky Skaggs will bring his bluegrass to the program.
Willis, VA -- With the recent query of "should we preserve our music or not", Mountain Fever Records answers with a resounding "YES!" by dipping into the traditional well and signing two of the most powerful artists of our time; Travers Chandler & Avery County and The Heather Berry & Tony Mabe Show.
Bristol, TN/VA -- The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance (BCMA) has been granted $1.7 million from the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission to aid in completion of the Cultural Heritage Center in Historic Downtown Bristol. Renovation of the site, located on Cumberland and Moore Streets, is ongoing with a projected completion date of 2013.
Cumberland River is proud to announce the addition of Brad Gulley on guitar and vocals to the band. This hot new group continues to impress audiences with several strong lead vocalists including the talents of Dustin Middleton who provides lead vocals on his original song "Harlan Man" that debuted this month on Bluegrass Music Profiles Top 30 Hot Singles Chart. James Dean provides lead on his original song and the band's first single, "Cold & Withered Heart" along with a new video that is currently the #1 bluegrass video on Yallwire.com. Both songs appear on the group's new album The Live We Live on Rural Rhythm Records.
published by Bob Cherry on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 00:03
Wednesday, the world lost a giant -- Steve Jobs, the man responsible for creating and direction Apple Computers. This is a huge loss for the technology and how it applies to music. Steve's direction took Apple to the top as the wealthiest company in the world and, they did it without the majority of computing market share. His biggest victory was in monetizing music on the Internet.
Mount Juliet, TN -- Rural Rhythm Records is very proud to announce they have signed Grammy® award winning artist Marty Raybon to the label and will release a new album in 2012. The announcement came last Saturday night during Marty's IBMA FanFest performance at the International Bluegrass Music Association's World of Bluegrass when Sam Passamano, II, President of Rural Rhythm Records introduced the band. "Marty's signature vocals have earned him a string of #1 hit classic songs which are still loved and cherished today by millions of music fans. We are very excited about being a part of this new chapter in Marty Raybon's storied career and proud to have one of today's top male vocalists in the music business join our Rural Rhythm Family," said Sam Passamano II.
With gratitude and a tinge of regret, Jim & Valerie Gabehart announce the departure of bassist and vocalist, Joe Vance. Joe's work, family, and church commitments combined with the group's expanding performance area have forced Joe to leave the group. Joe's vocal and instrumental abilities, his energy and character, all displayed in the group's last release, "It's My Turn”, have contributed to the group's recent success and will me greatly missed.
Spring Creek is proud to announce that Hold On Me is currently #1 on Colorado radio and the album ranked in the top 25 on the national folk radio charts for two months in a row. If you are a regular listener of a bluegrass, folk or Americana radio program - whether it's on traditional radio, satellite or online - You will want to ask your favorite DJ to give it a spin so that you can hear what all the excitement is about.
Nashville, TN -- Award-winning alt-acoustic group, Mountain Heart will be headlining the first Downtown Dalton BBQ & Music Festival in downtown Dalton, GA., which is set for Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23, 2011. Mountain Heart appears on Saturday evening at 8:00 pm. Other acts set to appear over the weekend include Missy Raines and the New Hip, The Farewell Drifters, MilkDrive, and Steel String Session. Proceeds from the concert benefit two North Georgia non-profit organizations 
The Grand Ole Opry presented by Humana will throw a 75th birthday party for Opry member and country music/Southern rock stalwart Charlie Daniels during its two shows Sat., Oct. 29. Among those scheduled to participate in the birthday shows in addition to the guest of honor are Opry member Clint Black plus special guests The Grascals, Lee Greenwood, Tanya Tucker, and more.
Over the past three years, the Mountain Park Old Time Band has been creating a stir in old time music circles. The group has five members, all of whom are versatile and talented musicians. Johnny Gentry plays guitar, dobro, and fiddle as well as doing vocals for the band. Nancy Gentry plays upright bass and sings. The only thing better than one fiddler, is two fiddlers. Roger Stamper also plays the fiddle. C. T. Janney plays the washboard – an "instrument" rarely played today. Dr. Mark Handy plays banjo and does vocals. When he's not playing old time, Dr. Handy practices medicine in Abingdon, Virginia. Saturday, October 22nd, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Virginia, will present a concert by the Mountain Park Old Time Band. Admission to the concert is $7 for adults, children 6 to 11 $1, under age 6 free.
There is still room in both of Pete (Dr. Banjo) Wernick's upcoming Colorado Jam Camps, three days and nights of playing music in an ideal Rockies setting! The Sylvan Dale Ranch in Loveland is an inspiring location on the banks of the Big Thompson River. Reserve soon to get a room at the Wagon Wheel Lodge, where most campers stay. The camps offer class style instruction and coached small groups, morning till dinnertime.
Michael Martin Murphey will be appear on Great American Country's Headline Country with Storme Warren Thursday, Oct. 6 at 8:30 p.m. CST. The show will repeat on Oct. 7 at 1:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. CST. Headline Country host Warren joined Murphey in September on The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad in Alamosa, Colorado.
Nashville, October 6, 2011 - A slew of events at the 12th Annual Americana Music Festival and Conference sponsored by Nissan will showcase the remarkable music radiating from the state of Alabama. Long renowned as a hotbed of talent, the state's glorious musical past ranges from the captivating standard “Stars Fell on Alabama,” to the landmark Muscle Shoals sessions, to modern day melody makers The Civil Wars. The Americana Music Festival and Conference docket includes an exciting evening of music, an all star panel discussion of the Muscle Shoals sound, and a Lifetime Achievement Award presentation to Fame Studios producer Rick Hall.
Nashville,TN -- After a 20-year break, the pioneering and much loved International Festival of Country Music returns to Wembley Arena on Sunday, February 26th, 2012. The stellar line-up features the very best in country, roots and bluegrass music. Ricky Skaggs will bring his bluegrass to the program.
Willis, VA -- With the recent query of "should we preserve our music or not", Mountain Fever Records answers with a resounding "YES!" by dipping into the traditional well and signing two of the most powerful artists of our time; Travers Chandler & Avery County and The Heather Berry & Tony Mabe Show.
Bristol, TN/VA -- The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance (BCMA) has been granted $1.7 million from the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission to aid in completion of the Cultural Heritage Center in Historic Downtown Bristol. Renovation of the site, located on Cumberland and Moore Streets, is ongoing with a projected completion date of 2013.
Cumberland River is proud to announce the addition of Brad Gulley on guitar and vocals to the band. This hot new group continues to impress audiences with several strong lead vocalists including the talents of Dustin Middleton who provides lead vocals on his original song "Harlan Man" that debuted this month on Bluegrass Music Profiles Top 30 Hot Singles Chart. James Dean provides lead on his original song and the band's first single, "Cold & Withered Heart" along with a new video that is currently the #1 bluegrass video on 
Wednesday, the world lost a giant -- Steve Jobs, the man responsible for creating and direction Apple Computers. This is a huge loss for the technology and how it applies to music. Steve's direction took Apple to the top as the wealthiest company in the world and, they did it without the majority of computing market share. His biggest victory was in monetizing music on the Internet.
Mount Juliet, TN -- Rural Rhythm Records is very proud to announce they have signed Grammy® award winning artist Marty Raybon to the label and will release a new album in 2012. The announcement came last Saturday night during Marty's IBMA FanFest performance at the International Bluegrass Music Association's World of Bluegrass when Sam Passamano, II, President of Rural Rhythm Records introduced the band. "Marty's signature vocals have earned him a string of #1 hit classic songs which are still loved and cherished today by millions of music fans. We are very excited about being a part of this new chapter in Marty Raybon's storied career and proud to have one of today's top male vocalists in the music business join our Rural Rhythm Family," said Sam Passamano II.
With gratitude and a tinge of regret, Jim & Valerie Gabehart announce the departure of bassist and vocalist, Joe Vance. Joe's work, family, and church commitments combined with the group's expanding performance area have forced Joe to leave the group. Joe's vocal and instrumental abilities, his energy and character, all displayed in the group's last release, "It's My Turn”, have contributed to the group's recent success and will me greatly missed.
Spring Creek is proud to announce that Hold On Me is currently #1 on Colorado radio and the album ranked in the top 25 on the national folk radio charts for two months in a row. If you are a regular listener of a bluegrass, folk or Americana radio program - whether it's on traditional radio, satellite or online - You will want to ask your favorite DJ to give it a spin so that you can hear what all the excitement is about.