Joey and Rory Choose Honesty as a Success Strategy By Randy Rudder
One morning at Marcy Jo's Mealhouse, the meat-and-three restaurant owned by Rory Feek's wife Joey Martin and Rory's sister Marcy Gary in unincorporated Pottsville, Tenn., Joey was running late because she was trying to rescue a neighbor's calf who had wandered onto their farm.
Westminster, MD - June 9, 2012 - Common Ground on the Hill presents the 40th Anniversary Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention on Saturday, June 9, 2012, from 9 AM to 7 PM at the 70 acre Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, Maryland. The Fiddler's Convention has been a Maryland tradition since it was founded in 1972.
Nashville, TN -- Award-winning Bluegrass brother/sister duo The Roys host 650 AM WSM Radio's Guest Artist Series today from 2 - 3 p.m. The show, unique to radio, gives the guest artists a chance to play some of their own hits, along with some of their all-time favorite tracks by other entertainers. Listeners will hear "stories behind the songs" and what makes certain records meaningful to the hosts. With their current single, "Trailblazer," moving to the #4 spot on June's Power Source Bluegrass Top 35 Chart, it is obvious that Lee and Elaine know a good song when they hear one. Listeners can expect a broad range of genres and an eclectic mix of artists from these "temporary" deejays.
published by Bob Cherry on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 01:06
Thomas Adler, author of Bean Blossom: The Brown County Jamboree and Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Festivals, has answered questions about the bluegrass music Jamboree on the University of Illinois Press web site. This is timely because the week-long festival begins June 9, 2012. The Q & A article addresses simple questions as well as personal and inspiring questions.
published by Bob Cherry on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 01:03
Each year, the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) prepares for their annual Awards Show. The award voting is by the professional membership of the IBMA and consists of three rounds of votes. The initial phase is listing what artists and albums are eligible for consideration for an award. Once that happens, the flood gates open. The first round is really an open ballot. Any eligible album, song, artist or musician can be written in. The ballots with names already on them comes later.IBMA Logo
Close to 900 graduates from 58 countries received degrees Saturday, May 12 at Berklee's 2012 commencement. Berklee president Roger H. Brown presented honorary doctor of music degrees to 27-Time Grammy Award winner Alison Krauss, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Eagles, and innovative Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke.
By John McEuen
My mentor, the person who showed me that music was exciting and fun to play on stage for people.. the one who was 'impickable' with the execution of his art.. Douglas Flint Dillard.. whose grin would hit the back of the wall from any stage he was on.. has passed away.
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published by Bob Cherry on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 01:05
Phil Leadbetter, affectionately known as "Uncle Phil" is Bluegrass Music's favorite dobro uncle. Phil has been battling cancer for a while now and benefits, concerts and other events are taking place to help him with his enormous medical expenses. In March of last year, he was diagnosed with the disease and he and his medical team have been fighting to find the right mix of chemo to get control. Thursday, Phil reported that the team has found a new chemo treatment and that the cancer is responding to it.
Telluride, CO -- High in the San Juans of Colorado's Rocky Mountains an historic mining town comes to life during the Summer Solstice. For the past 38 years, the Summer Solstice has played the role of a significant ceremony. Wide-ranging interpretations of the solstice have varied among cultures for centuries. From celebrations of harvest to spiritual observances, from festivals to feasts, it's the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and marks the beginning of summer. For the small mountain town of Telluride, Colorado, the solstice symbolizes one thing: Bluegrass Music.
Compass Records and Larry Stephenson are making a special offer for his latest album, What Really Matters due out later this month -- May 29th. You can now pre-order the album, get free shipping and, the first 100 pre-orders will receive an autographed copy.
Lebanon, TN -- The first-ever Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® two-disc set, An Evening With...Dolly, has earned a Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Gold award. The DVD/CD was RIAA certified just four weeks after its April 2 release date and its debut at #2 on Billboard's Top DVD Music Videos Chart. align=
Sedona, Arizona is known for its majestic red rocks, mystical vortexes and amazing hikes, but there is much more to Sedona. The music in Sedona is not only incredible, but extremely diverse as well, including the 6th Annual Sedona Bluegrass Festival held Sunday, June 3, 2012, 12:00 - 6:00pm at the Los Abrigados, Creekside. Spring is a magical, musical season in Sedona. Music lovers have a variety of genres and events to choose from, with Sedona's majestic red rocks serving as a beautiful backdrop for days and nights filled with song; perfect for a Musical Sedona Arizona Vacation.
published by Bob Cherry on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 00:34
The eldest of the Dillard brothers, Doug Dillard passed away Wednesday night, May 16, 2012. He and his brother Rodney performed during the rise of the folk, bluegrass and acoustic scene of the '60s and '70s. The Dillards became household names as "The Darlings" on the Andy Griffith Show. Doug had been of ill health and passed away at a Nashville hospital Wednesday of a lung infection.
Jonesborough, TN -- The Historic Jonesborough Bluegrass Music Series will present an award-winning hot-band when they bring The Gibson Brothers to the concert series on May 19th. Joining The Gibson Brothers will be Mark Newton's Stillhouse Band and Blue Edition. Produced by Mountain Music Entertainment and nestled in Tennessee's oldest town, the Historic Jonesborough Bluegrass Series was recently awarded the NETTA Pinnacle Award.
Hayward, CA -- Recording King has updated their Slope Shoulder guitars with an extended scale length and vintage styling. They have taken everything great about their slope shoulder guitars and added a bunch of new features that will please both modern players and vintage enthusiasts.
Joey and Rory Choose Honesty as a Success Strategy
Westminster, MD - June 9, 2012 - Common Ground on the Hill presents the 40th Anniversary Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention on Saturday, June 9, 2012, from 9 AM to 7 PM at the 70 acre Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, Maryland. The Fiddler's Convention has been a Maryland tradition since it was founded in 1972.
Nashville, TN -- Award-winning Bluegrass brother/sister duo The Roys host 650 AM WSM Radio's Guest Artist Series today from 2 - 3 p.m. The show, unique to radio, gives the guest artists a chance to play some of their own hits, along with some of their all-time favorite tracks by other entertainers. Listeners will hear "stories behind the songs" and what makes certain records meaningful to the hosts. With their current single, "Trailblazer," moving to the #4 spot on June's Power Source Bluegrass Top 35 Chart, it is obvious that Lee and Elaine know a good song when they hear one. Listeners can expect a broad range of genres and an eclectic mix of artists from these "temporary" deejays.
Thomas Adler, author of Bean Blossom: The Brown County Jamboree and Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Festivals, has answered questions about the bluegrass music Jamboree on the University of Illinois Press web site. This is timely because the week-long festival begins June 9, 2012. The Q & A article addresses simple questions as well as personal and inspiring questions.
Each year, the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) prepares for their annual Awards Show. The award voting is by the professional membership of the IBMA and consists of three rounds of votes. The initial phase is listing what artists and albums are eligible for consideration for an award. Once that happens, the flood gates open. The first round is really an open ballot. Any eligible album, song, artist or musician can be written in. The ballots with names already on them comes later.IBMA Logo
Close to 900 graduates from 58 countries received degrees Saturday, May 12 at Berklee's 2012 commencement. Berklee president Roger H. Brown presented honorary doctor of music degrees to 27-Time Grammy Award winner Alison Krauss, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Eagles, and innovative Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke.
By John McEuen
Phil Leadbetter, affectionately known as "Uncle Phil" is Bluegrass Music's favorite dobro uncle. Phil has been battling cancer for a while now and benefits, concerts and other events are taking place to help him with his enormous medical expenses. In March of last year, he was diagnosed with the disease and he and his medical team have been fighting to find the right mix of chemo to get control. Thursday, Phil reported that the team has found a new chemo treatment and that the cancer is responding to it.
Telluride, CO -- High in the San Juans of Colorado's Rocky Mountains an historic mining town comes to life during the Summer Solstice. For the past 38 years, the Summer Solstice has played the role of a significant ceremony. Wide-ranging interpretations of the solstice have varied among cultures for centuries. From celebrations of harvest to spiritual observances, from festivals to feasts, it's the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and marks the beginning of summer. For the small mountain town of Telluride, Colorado, the solstice symbolizes one thing: Bluegrass Music.
Compass Records and Larry Stephenson are making a special offer for his latest album, What Really Matters due out later this month -- May 29th. You can now 
Lebanon, TN -- The first-ever Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® two-disc set, An Evening With...Dolly, has earned a Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Gold award. The DVD/CD was RIAA certified just four weeks after its April 2 release date and its debut at #2 on Billboard's Top DVD Music Videos Chart. align=
Sedona, Arizona is known for its majestic red rocks, mystical vortexes and amazing hikes, but there is much more to Sedona. The music in Sedona is not only incredible, but extremely diverse as well, including the 6th Annual Sedona Bluegrass Festival held Sunday, June 3, 2012, 12:00 - 6:00pm at the Los Abrigados, Creekside. Spring is a magical, musical season in Sedona. Music lovers have a variety of genres and events to choose from, with Sedona's majestic red rocks serving as a beautiful backdrop for days and nights filled with song; perfect for a Musical Sedona Arizona Vacation.
The eldest of the Dillard brothers, Doug Dillard passed away Wednesday night, May 16, 2012. He and his brother Rodney performed during the rise of the folk, bluegrass and acoustic scene of the '60s and '70s. The Dillards became household names as "The Darlings" on the Andy Griffith Show. Doug had been of ill health and passed away at a Nashville hospital Wednesday of a lung infection.
Jonesborough, TN -- The Historic Jonesborough Bluegrass Music Series will present an award-winning hot-band when they bring The Gibson Brothers to the concert series on May 19th. Joining The Gibson Brothers will be Mark Newton's Stillhouse Band and Blue Edition. Produced by Mountain Music Entertainment and nestled in Tennessee's oldest town, the Historic Jonesborough Bluegrass Series was recently awarded the NETTA Pinnacle Award.
Hayward, CA -- Recording King has updated their Slope Shoulder guitars with an extended scale length and vintage styling. They have taken everything great about their slope shoulder guitars and added a bunch of new features that will please both modern players and vintage enthusiasts.