Bluegrass Classic Details Announced

Darrel Adkins and The Bluegrass Classic®
Presents "Musicians Against Childhood Cancer."

In Memory of Mandy Adkins

Hoover Y-Park in Columbus, Ohio
July 22 - 25, 2009
Music from the MACC CD - 2006 IBMA ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Wildfire (W – 1:30)
J.D. Crowe & The New South (F - 4:30)
James King Band (W – 2:45)
Steep Canyon Rangers (F - 5:40)
Lost and Found (W – 4:00)
Danny Paisley & Southern Grass (F - 6:50)
Larry Stephenson Band (W – 5:15)
The Grascals (F - 8:05)
Dale Ann Bradley (W – 6:30)
Lonesome River Band (F - 9:15)
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out (W – 7:45)
The Steeldrivers (F - 10:25)
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage (W – 9:00)
The MACC Childrens Band (S - 11:15 a.m.)
Mountain Heart (W - 10:15)
Bradley Walker (S - 12:15)
New Found Road (T – 12:30)
Randy Kohrs & The Lites (S - 1:25)
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper (T – 1:45)
Larry Cordle &
Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice (T – 3:00)
Lonesome Standard Time (S - 2:35)
Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers (T – 4:15)
Ronnie Bowman (S - 3:45)
David Parmley & Friends (T – 5:30)
The Gibson Bros. (S - 4:55)
Marty Raybon & Full Circle (T – 6:45)
Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley, Larry Cordle
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver (T – 8:00)
& The Church Sisters (S - 6:10)
Dailey & Vincent (T – 9:15)
Blue Highway (S - 7:30)
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out (T – 10:30)
Dudley Connell (S - 8:45)
Pine Mountain Railroad (F – 11:45 am)
Tony Rice (S - 10:00)
Kenny & Amanda Smith (F – 12:55)
J.D. Crowe & The New South (F - 4:30)
Don Rigsby & Midnight Call (F – 2:10)
Steep Canyon Rangers (F - 5:40)


Classic Performances
~ Dale Ann Bradley ~Kim Fox ~ Deanie Richardson ~ Steve Gulley ~ Joel Fox ~ Jim Reed ~

~ Dudley Connell ~ Don Rigsby ~Junior Sisk ~ Aubrey Haynie ~ Charlie Cushman ~ Randy Kohrs ~ Randy Barnes ~

~ A tribute to the music of Tony Rice ~
featuring
~ Tony Rice and Friends ~
For complete event details and hotel information visit the website: http://click.email.communitysafe.com/?ju=fe30157370640d75711471&ls=fdfb107174600c7c71167771&m=fef41d76756c00&l=fe5b1575706701787013&s=fe2b10727760077b721173&jb=ffcf14&t= or call 740-548-4199.

W V Music HOF Eyes Tamarack For Home

West Virginia Music Hall of Fame eyes permanent home at Tamarack
By Mannix Porterfield
Register-Herald Reporter

Tamarack is the mecca for home-grown craft folks and authors, so it’s just natural the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame relishes the idea of setting up a permanent home for its native musicians.

In mind is a structure in the open-air “doughnut hole” in the center of the artisans facility, near the Beckley exit of the West Virginia Turnpike.“I think Tamarack is an incredible facility,” the hall’s director, Michael Tipton, said Monday.“Even its slogan, ‘The Best of West Virginia,’ I think, certainly fits into what we’re trying to do as well. I think Tamarack wants to attract some additional traffic and visitors. I feel we would help in that regard. Obviously, we’re extremely excited to be a part of Tamarack.”A step in that direction comes in mid-September when a permanent Hall of Fame exhibit will be set up in a foyer between the main part of Tamarack’s theater.
Three display cases are planned, along with a large wall of hanging items. Read full story.

Traditional Ties, 07/05/09, Highlights

Contact info for new adds:

07/05/09

Tim Graves - http://www.timgraves.com/ - http://www.candlentertainment.com/

Honi Deaton - http://honideaton.com/ - http://www.candlentertainment.com/

Del Mccoury - http://www.delmccouryband.com/ - http://www.mccourymusic.com/index.cfm

Feature new release Tim Graves. Also new releases from Del McCoury and Honi Deaton with multiple cuts from each.

Several selections for Independence Day will also be included.

The complete playlist will be posted later this week.

JOHN TROUT, WYEP FM, PITTSBURGH, PA. tties91@hotmail.com

TRADITIONAL TIES'- NEW RELEASE BLUEGRASS WITH FEATURES AND INTERVIEWS. 91.3 WYEP, http://www.wyep.org 10:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.) Sundays. Streaming Audio 1608 JEFFERSON ST, LATROBE PA, 15650 -2940

Link to Traditional Ties web pages: http://wyep.org/traditionalties

Chain Saw Carved Bear, in It's New Texas Home

This is a e mail and pictures from the winner of the chain saw carved bear, that was raffled off Saturday at the close of the Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival.

It is obvious that the good will generated by the firemen and their helpers is spreading far and wide. The best kind of advertising!!

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Sparky, this is Jamie and I am sending the pics u asked for

I gave it a lot of thought on the drive back to TEXAS. I donated the bear to my home town Fire Department.in Benbrook Texas

The Chief Tommy Davis is a long time friend an running buddy of mine. Tommy and the rest of the crew think he is the coolest.

I'm sure the kids and the rest of the town will soon be by the fire hall to check him out .

They put him inside right at the main entrance. The local paper called me and I told them the story on how I won him and how outstanding and friendly the people there were. It will be in next weeks paper. I will send u a copy.They are going to have a contest on what name we should give him. The paper is going to have a plaque made to put by his feet.
You would not believe how big of a deal this little bear has caused in my little home town


Let me tell u the ride home was A blast he caused several little backs up with every one slowing down to take pitchers.

Ever time I stopped to eat or fuel, I would come out and there would be a crowed.


ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU

The people there were just outstanding and the hospitality of every one from the owner of the cow that did the plop to the young lady at the concession stand.


Thanks again Jamie Gray

Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival, July 10, 11

I have heard lots of good comments about this festival. I had planned to attend this year, however other commitments are taking precedence and I will not be able to make it.

It will definite be worth you time to check it out. It's about 150 miles east of Pittsburgh, near Lewistown. Route 22 all the way to Lewistown, then 322 north to Reedsville.

3rd Annual Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival

Reedsville, PA @ The Mifflin County Youth Fair Grounds

July 10-11, 2009

2009 Festival Main Stage Lineup
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage (http://www.rhondavincent.com/)
Goldwing Express (http://www.goldwingexpress.net/)
Remington Ryde (http://www.remingtonryde.com/)
Kate Lee & No Strings Attached (http://www.kateleemusic.com/)
Lykens Valley Bluegrass Boys (http://www.lvbb.net/)
Chester Johnson & Foggy Mountain Grass
Texas Rose Band (http://www.texrosemusic.com/)
Carroll County Ramblers (http://www.ccramblers.com/)
Stained Grass Window (http://www.stainedgrasswindow.com/)
Jesse Alexander Band (http://www.pickininthepasture.com/)
Country Junction
Brush Mountain Band (http://www.brushmountainband.com/)
2009 Festival Main Stage Schedule
Friday July 10, 2009 (10am-11pm)

Goldwing Express (4 & 9pm)
Remington Ryde (3 & 8pm)
Lykens Valley Bluegrass Boys (1 & 7pm)
Chester Johnson (12 & 6pm)
Texas Rose Band (10 & 5pm)
Country Junction (11am)
Carroll County Ramblers (2 & 10pm)
Saturday July 11, 2009 (10am – 11pm)

Rhonda Vincent & The Rage (3 & 8pm)
Remington Ryde (2 & 7pm)
Lykens Valley Bluegrass Boys (10pm)
Brush Mountain Band (11am & 6pm)
Stained Grass Window (1 & 9pm)
Kate Lee & No Strings Attached (12 & 4pm)
Jesse Alexander Band (10 & 5pm)

Sunday July 12, 2009 (9am -11:00am)

Church Service w/ Billy Lee Cox (9am)
Raven Creek Gospel Music to follow.

Note: Schedule & Bands Subject To Change.

Ticket Prices @ Gate
Friday $15.00
Saturday $25.00
2 Day $40.00

2 day advance ticket Price $30.00

RV/Camping Information – Included in ticket price
Electric Hookups, 1st come 1st serve $20.00
(Limited Availability around 80)
Generators Welcome, special parking required.

NOTE – Full Service Bathrooms

Rules

Pets allowed (not in performance area)
Garbage placed in bins
Wristbands worn at all times
No Camp Fires
No Audio or Video Recording


Activities

Free Workshops Held By Performers
Danny Stewart’s Jam Tent
RB Powell’s Side Stage
50/50 Raffles
Food & Craft Vendors on Hand
Church Service Sunday Morning
Bar-B-Q Chicken Dinner Saturday Afternoon
Martin Guitar Raffle

Park Hours
Opens Thursday July 9 @ 9:00am
Closes Sunday July 12 @ 3:00pm
(Everyone must be off grounds by this time)
Local Churches

Church Hill United Methodist Church
199 Woodland Circle, Reedsville, PA 17084

Kish Valley Grace Brethren Church
99 Taylor Drive, Reedsville, PA 17084

Milroy Christian & Missionary Alliance Church
46 Elm Street, Milroy, PA 17063

Directions

Go to http://www.mapquest.com/ and get directions to the town of Reedsville, Pennsylvania. It is a small town and you will see signs for the festival.

Hotel Information
Super 8, Lewistown, PA (717) 242-8888
Quality Inn, Lewistown, PA (717) 248-4961
Best Western, Milroy, PA (877) 574-2464

If booked check hotels in State College, pa – 20 min away


To Order Advance Tickets
Please print and send in the form below. (PRINT VERSION)
Send check or money order, postmarked by July 1, 2009, made payable to Ryan Frankhouser @ 1231 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033; include a stamped, self addressed envelope.

Name: _________________________

Address: ___________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________

Number of Advance Tickets @ $30.00 - $________ TOTAL $______

******Children 12 and under free with paid adult******


Contact information – Festival Promoters
Ryan Frankhouser (717) 348-3537
Rob Henry (717) 250-6982
Email Ryan @ remingtonryde@yahoo.com

Grascals and Barry Scott part of Nashville's July 4th

The Grascals to Perform Music City July 4th: Let Freedom Sing! On NowPlayingNashville.com First Stage
Nashville, TN -- Get back to your roots this 4th of July and get down to some bluegrass as we gear up for an incredible evening with The Grascals at 4:00pm at the NowPlayingNashville.com First Stage. What better way to celebrate America’s birthday than in Red, White and Bluegrass style! The Grascals’ newest member and the band’s first ever Grasgal, banjo player of the year Kristen Scott Benson notes, "Bluegrass music embodies many of the same elements that the 4th of July represents: family, patriotism, and an underlying gratefulness to people that have served our country. The two really pair together nicely and the Grascals are happy to be a part of a celebration that honors these admirable values." This year’s festivities will begin at noon with the free Family Fun Zone, presented by Coke featuring fun inflatables. Pre-show live music will take place from 3-6pm on the NowPlayingNashville.com First Stage, featuring The Grascals at 4:00pm. The official main stage concert will kick off at 7pm with the Fisk Jubilee Singers and the Nashville Symphony performing the National Anthem followed by a special patriotic salute by Mayor Karl Dean, Barry Scott and the Nashville Symphony. Wynonna and The Gabe Dixon Band will continue through the night, performing for the masses. The evening will conclude with Nashville’s infamous 4th of July fireworks dancing in the night sky to the rhythm of the Nashville Symphony. Hailed as one of the best fireworks displays in the nation, this annual event attracts more than 100,000 spectators each year.

Audie Blaylock and Red Line To Be At Coleman Station

Audie Blaylock and Red Line will headline the Coleman Station Bluegrass Festival on Saturday July 25.

Audie Blaylock Bio:
Audie Blaylock takes center stage in 2009 with a brand new self produced album on Rural Rhythm Records and continues to wow audiences with the energy of the early days of bluegrass to every show. Blaylock is joined by Redline, a group of exceptional musicians and vocalists that include: Jason Johnson on mandolin and vocals, Matthew Wallace on bass and vocals, Evan Ward on banjo and vocals, and Patrick McAvinue on fiddle.
Multi-Grammy® Award winner Carl Jackson wrote in the liner notes "...This new project by Audie Blaylock and Redline is not only “bluegrass”… its GREAT bluegrass… no argument… end of discussion!!! I was blown away by the professionalism of Audie’s performance at IBMA Fanfest this past year and this album further confirms that he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of bluegrass music for years to come."
Four-time IBMA Guitar Player of the year candidate, Audie Blaylock has performed with some of bluegrass music’s most distinguished acts over the years including the great Jimmy Martin and Rhonda Vincent & The Rage as well as doing session work that earned him a Grammy® nomination for Best Bluegrass Album and an IBMA nomination for Recorded Event of the Year for" A Tribute to Jimmy Martin: The King of Bluegrass." This group project included Audie Blaylock on guitar and vocals along with a stellar lineup of musicians including former Sunny Mountain Boys J.D. Crowe, Paul Williams, and Kenny Ingram. He has also performed with the legendary Red Allen, The Lynn Morris Band and songwriting great Harley Allen. Audie Blaylock and Redline had the honor of being nominated for the International Bluegrass Music Association's Emerging Artist of the Year award in both 2005 and 2006.
In October 2007, while Blaylock was the featured artist with Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper featuring Audie Blaylock, they brought home the Instrumental Group of the Year Award at the 18th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards show held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN. “I’m extremely honored to receive the award that so many prestigious and talented musicians have been nominated for and received in the past. This is a great honor for myself and the entire group,” said Audie Blaylock. “This is particularly humbling when you consider the caliber of the past recipients such as Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Nickel Creek, Del McCoury and others,” he adds.
With the release of his first solo CD, Trains are the Only Way to Fly, Country Standard Time said: "From the opening title cut to the finale, "Pages of Time," there is no mistaking Audie Blaylock's music as anything but hard driving, traditional-style bluegrass."
Born in El Paso, Texas into a family whose roots go back to the hills of Virginia and Tennessee, Audie learned to play guitar and sing with his parents and siblings, and went on to play locally in the Lansing, Michigan area where he grew up. In 1982, at age 19, Audie Blaylock joined Jimmy Martin and The Sunny Mountain Boys and spent nine years on the road learning the craft of bluegrass from one of the music's first-generation legends.

Red Line:

PATRICK McAVINUE Young, fresh, inspiring, talented, stubborn, spirited, and gifted are all adjectives that describe the bluegrass fiddler, Patrick McAvinue. It was in Elementary School, at the age of seven, when his best buddy introduced him to the fine art of fiddling. In view of his talents, his family supported him in his decision to take private lessons. The three years he was classically trained during school helped him for when at the age of ten, Amy Hopkins, who was a Piedbody student, taught him how to play the fiddle, bluegrass style. He also took lessons from Troy Engle when he was fourteen.Since he began his journey learning the fiddle, he has participated in many fiddling competitions. He has been honored with the title of Delaware State Fiddling Champion. The First band Patrick played with was the Salem Bottom Boys when he was at a very young age of twelve. Since then he has moved on to play with numerous bands from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Many great fiddle virtuosos including Troy Engle, Benny Martin, Stuart Duncan, Aubrey Haynie, Mark O'Connor, and Rickie Simpkins have all inspired Patrick.

EVAN WARD has packed alot of living in his 19 years. Since Evan departed Gerald Evans and Paradise, he has played with Don Rigsby and Midnight Call, The Lynn Morris Band, and some side shows for Higher Crossing that included Marshall Wilborn, Don Rigsby, Ray Craft, Randy Kohrs. He has been featured on the IBMA Youth Stage in 2001, 2002, and 2003. He also was part of a banjo workshop at IBMA in 2004. In August 2001, he was the winner of WBZI Radio Station's Banjo Contest, and in 2002 won the Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Festival's Youth Band Contest. Evan played on the Grand Ole Opry in February 2003 and went on in May of that year to release his first solo CD featuring his first originally written title cut, "The Beginning".
"Evan Ward is sure to be one of the important banjo players in the 21st Century!" --Glen Duncan

MATT WALLACE spent the last two years playing for the legendary Paul Williams. While with him, their band won the 2007 and 2008 SPBGMA Traditional Bluegrass Gospel Group Award. He has been playing bass since age eleven, but got his first taste of bluegrass in 2004 and picked up the upright bass while playing for his church choir. Born and raised in East Tennessee, Matt graduated from Carson-Newman College in 2006 makes his home in Morristown, TN with his lovely wife Diane and their new son, Whitley."I am extremely thankful for a family that supports and encourages me in all I do. I consider myself blessed to be part of this group and I hope that everyone who hears us will enjoy this music as much as I enjoy playing and singing it."

JASON JOHNSON started playing banjo at eleven years old with his father's gospel group. He later switched off to learn guitar and mandolin as well. When he was 18 years old, he began playing with Joe Isaacs and appeared regularly on the TV program, The Cumberland Highlanders Show. Jason has continued to work as a utility player with local touring bands adding his tenor and lead vocals. He is proud to be playing mandolin and adding his vocal talents to Redline.
Jason is proud to be playing a Dearstone Mandolin.

Bill Harrell, Visitation and Services

Visitation for Bill Harrell will be Sunday, 6/28, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the Chesapeake Christian Fellowship Church, 377 West Central Ave, Davidisonville, MD.

The Funeral is 10:00 am Monday at the same location.

Cards can be sent to:
938 George Barber Rd.
Davidsonville MD. 21035

Bill Harrell - RIP

Word has been received that Bill Harrell passed away at 4;00 pm, Wednesday 6/24. I am sure you will join me in prayer for Bill and his family. When arrangements are announced they will be posted here.

Clinch Mountain Boys Recovering

Members of the Clinch Mountain Boys bluegrass band recovering after wreck in Burlington
June 24, 2009 - 6:09 PM
Keren Rivas / Times-News

Sunday was supposed to be just another day on the road for the members of the Clinch Mountain Boys bluegrass band.
On that day, Dewey Brown, his wife, Leslie, and fellow band member Nathan Stanley, were on their way back from Bean Blossom, Ind., where Dewey and Stanley had performed at a festival on Saturday.
It was around 12:30 a.m., and Dewey was driving his 2009 Nissan Murano along Maple Avenue in Burlington. They were headed to his house on the edge of Snow Camp when the unthinkable happened.
Out of nowhere... Read more...

Lonely Street Review

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
On May 5, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver released “Lonely Street.” As expected, this is yet another top-notch project from one of bluegrass music’s premier bandleaders.
“So far, the response on the new album has been really positive. I feel it is a good album, and people seem to like it as well,” Lawson said in a recent phone interview. Read more..

No Turning Back Number One Again

Lonesome River Band Celebrates #1 Album and #1 SingleMarks 3 Consecutive Months for NO TURNING BACK

Nashville, TN (06.24.09)

The Lonesome River Band has a lot to celebrate these days as their current Rural Rhythm Records album, “NO TURNING BACK” remains the #1 ALBUM on July’s Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine (BU) Top 15 album chart marking the third consecutive month holding the #1 spot! The band is also celebrating the #1 SINGLE, “Them Blues” on the July Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine Top 30 singles chart. Yet another single, “Like a Train Needs a Track” climbs again reaching #19 on the same chart.
“In its 25-year history of making memorable music the Lonesome River Band has arguably never been stronger than it is on NO TURNING BACK. If this album doesn't earn a place on a lot of year-end Best Of lists, something's amiss, because few other albums in any genre boast finer singing, songwriting, playing or more conviction than this gem,” said The Bluegrass Special.

On the heels of Lonesome River Band hot album, comes next week’s June 30th album release by band member Brandon Rickman titled “YOUNG MAN, OLD SOUL." The first single, "Always Have, Always Will" is already receiving incredible feedback from radio, media and fans.

Two High String Band Has New CD

Arguably the most recognized bluegrass band out of Austin, Texas, Two High String Band are back with a new line up and a new album that some are calling their best yet. Hot Texas Bluegrass Burrito, scheduled for release in July 2009, features a mix of band originals with well-chosen covers that showcase that unmistakable Two High String Band style, while highlighting the immense talent of band members both old and new.

Throughout 12 years of touring, Two High String Band reorganized, recreated and reformed more times that they’d like to admit. But the core remained strong, and the band’s center—Billy Bright, Geoff Union and Brian Smith—are ever more committed to the traditional bluegrass sound of their roots. They recruited an honest to goodness dream team of Texas musicians to unite in their efforts and the result is a new Two High String Band; one that is older, wiser and ready to roll.

Banjo legend Alan Munde, recently retired from teaching, supplies a wealth of talent and expertise from his years touring with such acts as Jimmy Martin, the Flying Burrito Brothers and Country Gazette. Likewise, veteran bassist Mark Rubin, founder of Austin’s Bad Livers, contributes the unambiguous thump of hard driving bluegrass. Additionally, fiddler Erik Hokkanen was tapped to round out the rich, full sound of a classic bluegrass quintet.
Hot Texas Bluegrass Burrito is currently available at live performances and at CD Baby http://cdbaby.com/cd/twohightwohigh

Claire Lynch Band Set For Northeast Tour

One of the nation's most beloved bluegrass bands takes the stage this Summer in the Northeast with Grammy-nominated vocalist, Claire Lynch and her award-winning band members, Jim Hurst, Jason Thomas, and Mark Schatz.

Wednesday, July 1
Madison Square Park
Between 23rd and 25th St.
New York, NY
6:00 pm
Venue Website
212-538-6667

Thursday, July 2
East Hartford Town Green
1047 Main St.
East Hartford, CT
6:00pm
Venue Website Directions

Friday, July 3
Rosendale Cafe
434 Main St.
Rosendale, NY
8:00 pm
Venue Website Directions
845-658-9048

Saturday, July 4
Summerfest New Bedford State Pier
New Bedford, MA
1:00 pm
Festival Schedule

Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11
Evangeline Bluegrass Festival
Abram Village, Prince Edward Island
Canada
Festival Homepage
902-854-3300
Thursday, July 16
Village Green Concert Series
Norwood, NY
7:00 pmVenue Website

Friday, July 17
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
Oak Hill, NY
Festival Website Ticket Info

Saturday, July 18
Lake Placid Center for the Arts
17 Algonquin Dr.
Lake Placid, NY
7:30 pm
Venue Website

Traditional Ties, 06/28/09, Playlist

Contact info for new adds:

Mickey Harris - mcharris3@netzero.com

Bearfoot Bluegrass- http://compassrecords.com/ - http://bearfootbluegrass.com/

Matt Flinner Trio - http://compassrecords.com/ - http://myspace.com/mattflinner

Air Date - 06/28/09
Air Time
Artist Name
Song Title
Album Name
10:02 PM
Mickey Harris
Nine Pound Hammer
Dog House Blues / MJH Records
10:06 PM
Bearfoot Bluegrass
Caroline
Doors and Windows / Compass
10:11 PM
Matt Flinner Trio
Inferno Reel
Music Du Jour / Compass
10:14 PM
3rd Tyme Out
My Angeline
Russell Moore & … / Rural Rhythm
10:18 PM
Tommy Webb
Teardrop Inn
Heartland / Rural Rhythm
10:22 PM
Dailey & Vincent
Girl in the Valley
Brothers … / Rounder
10:25 PM
Lonesome Highway
Do you Ever Miss Me
The Lonesome Highway / Self
10:27 PM
Frank Wakefield
New Camptown Races
Ownself Blues / Patuexent
10:33 PM
Mickey Harris
Take a Minute for Him
Dog House Blues / MJH Records
10:37 PM
Dale Ann Bradley
Heaven
Don't Turn Your Back / Compass
10:41 PM
Barry Scott
On the Wings of Angels
In God's Time / Rebel
10:43 PM
NewFound Road
Give Me Jesus
Same Old Place / Rounder
10:47 PM
Wayne Taylor
Heaven's Door
Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa / Raincoe
10:50 PM
Doyle Lawson
When the Last of Our Days Shall Come
Lonely Street / Rounder
10:53 PM
Carolina Road
Smiling Faces
...Give Jesus a Try / Blue Circle
10:56 PM
Aldridge-Justice
Get Down and Pray
I'll Go With You / Pinecastle
11:02 PM
Mickey Harris
Dog House Blues
Dog House Blues / MJH Records
11:05 PM
Mickey Harris
Farewell Party
Dof House Blues / MJH
11:09 PM
Mickey Harris
You Can't Stop Me From Dreaming
Doghouse Blues / MJH
11:11 PM
Mickey Harris
Iv'e Got a Home
Dog House Blues / MJH Records
11:16 PM
Bearfoot Bluegrass
Time Is No Medicine
Doors and Windows / Compass
11:20 PM
Jim Hurst
When the Golden Leaves Begin to Fall
Flatpicking Bluegrass / FGM
11:24 PM
Gibson Brothers
I Can't Like Myself
Ring the Bell / Compass
11:26 PM
Mac Martin
Are You Sad
Venango / Copper Creek
11:31 PM
Matt Flinner Trio
Tell Me One More Time
Music Du Jour / Compass
11:36 PM
Alecia Nugent
Nugent Family Band
Hillbilly Goddess / Rounder
11:39 PM
Special Consensus
Signs
Signs / Pinecastle
11:42 PM
Bobby Osborne
Let's Sing Our Song
Bluegrass and Beyond
11:46 PM
Daughters of Bluegrass
More to Love ThanThis
Bluegrass Bouquet / Blue Circle
11:50 PM
David Parmely
Carolina Rain
3 Silver Dollars / Pinecastle
11:53 PM
Junior Sisk
The wolf is at the Door
blue Side of … / Rebel
11:57 PM
Kristin Scott Benson
Don't Tread on Me
Second Season / Pinecastle

JOHN TROUT, WYEP FM, PITTSBURGH, PA. tties91@hotmail.com

'TRADITIONAL TIES'- NEW RELEASE BLUEGRASS WITH FEATURES AND INTERVIEWS. 91.3 WYEP, http://www.wyep.org 10:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.) Sundays. Streaming Audio 1608 JEFFERSON ST, LATROBE PA, 15650 -2940

Link to Traditional Ties web pages: http://wyep.org/traditionalties

Steve Martin and SCR On Prarie Home Companion

Steep Canyon Rangers and Steve Martin Scheduled to Appear on Prairie Home Companion

Fresh off playing sold out shows together at Club Nokia in Los Angeles and the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City, The Steep Canyon Rangers have announced another performance with multi-talented entertainer Steve Martin - this time on public radio's nationally syndicated A Prairie Home Companion. The show airs this Saturday, the 27th and will feature the Rangers backing Martin on compositions off his recent bluegrass chart-topping release The Crow.

Following the success of their New York and L.A. concerts, the combo is quickly gaining notice for their on-stage chemistry: "The rapport between Martin and his Rangers is startling, even though they've only been working together for a short spell," writes Brooklyn Vegan reporter Martin Longley in a review of their Rubin Museum show. The Rubin show was further augmented by a surprise appearance from banjo virtuoso Tony Trischka.

The Rangers will be maintaining a full tour schedule this summer (click here for dates). Stay tuned as there's a good chance they'll be appearing again with Steve.

Nothin' Fancy, Friday's Headliner at Coleman Station

This is the first of several posts about the bands who will be appearing at The Coleman Station Bluegrass Festival.

Nothin Fancy will be Friday (7/24) night headliner act.

A short band history and individual bios follow.

Nothin' Fancy formed as a bluegrass band in September 1994 to compete in the East Coast Bluegrass Championship in Crimora, Virginia. Since their auspicious debut, they have grown in popularity, released 8 full length albums and one CD single, played the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, the Lincoln Center in New York City, the Birchmere in Alexandria VA, have hosted their own festival in Buena Vista, VA since 2001, and won SPBGMA’s “Entertaining Group of the Year” two consecutive years (2008 & 2009).

Nothin' Fancy is signed to North Carolina-based Pinecastle Records, and with them have released four recordings, Once Upon A Road, Reflections, Album #7, Lord Bless This House, as well as a Chris Sexton solo project Coffee at Midnight.

mike@nothinfancybluegrass.com
Mike Andes
Mike Andes, lead singer for the group, plays the mandolin and guitar and writes original material for the band. Mike began playing music at age ten, influenced by several family members who played, including older brother Randy and his uncles, Curtis Jenkins and Ivan Lantz. He spent time with Jim Orange and the Orange Blossoms, and in 1986, he formed his own band called East Coast Bluegrass Band. In ’94 he became a founding member of Nothin’ Fancy. Mike considers Charlie Waller his bluegrass “hero.” John Duffey, Jimmy Gandreau and Doyle Lawson influence his mandolin playing. His songwriting talent has drawn the attention of several major artists, so you can expect to see Mike listed on the credits of several forthcoming albums. Mike was born in Timberville, VA but now lives in Columbus, Ohio with his wife, Becky and twin step-sons, Dylan and Mason. Mike also has two grown children, a son, Lee and a daughter, Christine, and a granddaughter, Bailey.

mailto:themitchdavis@gmail.com
Mitchell Davis
Mitchell Davis is Nothin' Fancy's banjo man. He also plays guitar and fiddle, which he learned from an uncle, Joe Connor. He fell in love with the banjo after seeing Earl Scruggs and Don Reno on TV shows. Like many aspiring banjo players, he started with an Earl Scruggs Banjo Book. Mitchell is also an alumnus of the East Coast Bluegrass Band, as well as a country band. Mitchell cites The Country Gentlemen and the Seldom Scene as his influences, especially in their selection of songs. Mitchell was the primary producer of the band's three self-released albums. Mitchell was born in Lexington, VA and still lives there with his wife, Sandy.

gary@nothinfancybluegrass.com
Gary Farris
Gary Farris is the tenor voice and guitar player for the group. He is well deserving of the accolades for being one of the finest tenor voices in bluegrass today. Like many singers he started singing in church as a young boy. While attending Rockbridge High School, he honed his musical talents as a member of the glee club, eventually winning honors as a member of the All State Glee Club. After completing high school and a tour of duty with the Air Force, he sang in a local rock band. Unlike his band mates, Gary did not begin playing an instrument until he was almost 35. He had been injured at his job as a factory worker and was flat on his back and bored when his friend, Mitchell Davis, brought him a guitar and showed him a few chords. Gary recalls: "I just laid in bed and picked." He made up for the late start by playing in a country band and then with South River Boys, a local bluegrass band. Gary was born in Waynesboro, VA, grew up in Fairfield, and now lives in Buena Vista, VA with his wife Brenda. They have three sons, Brien, Chris and Jason who have blessed them with six grandchildren, Sierra, Gabby, Ryan, Andrew, Braylon and Madison.

chris@nothinfancybluegrass.com
Chris Sexton
Chris Sexton plays fiddle for the band. He debuted with the band in 1998 at the Maury River Fiddler's Convention, where the band won first prize in the bluegrass band competition. He appeared as a guest on the band's second and third self-released albums and joined the band in the summer of 2000. His dad, “Buster” Sexton who played banjo in several bands in the 70’s and early 80’s, introduced Chris to bluegrass. When Chris was seven, his dad discovered that his son had the gift of perfect pitch eventually making Chris one of the best bluegrass singers to hardly ever sing. Although his first instrument was a mandolin, Chris soon focused his energies on the violin. Throughout middle and high school, he grew as a violinist in symphony orchestras, the all-state orchestra, and the National Youth Apprenticeship Program, while keeping his bluegrass roots. Chris attended Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA, graduating with a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance. Soon after, he found himself fiddling with the East Coast Bluegrass Band with his father, and Nothin' Fancy shortly thereafter. Chris' musical tastes run from Pjotr Tchaikovsky to John Lee Hooker, from Peter Gabriel and Mark Knoppfler to Sam Bush and Old School Freight Train, and from Kenny Baker and Rhonda Vincent back to Dmitri Shostakovich and Johannes Brahms. You're liable to hear any and all of these influences in concert during Orange Blossom Special. When Chris isn't playing bluegrass, he’s teaching strings at private studios in Chantilly, Fredericksburg and Falls Church VA, as well as recording for the Discovery Channel and participating in numerous session projects. In the fall of 2005, Chris released his first solo disc on Pinecastle Records, "Coffee at Midnight."

tony@nothinfancybluegrass.com
Tony Shorter
Tony Shorter (actually the tallest member of the band), sets the beat for the band on his S8 Kay upright bass. Tony was introduced to bluegrass music by his dad and uncle's band. He was a teenager before he really developed an appreciation for the music. A Gibson mandolin, a high school graduation present from his parents, accompanied him to Virginia Tech, where as Tony admits, "I may have spent more time pickin' than studying." He was a charter member of the Virginia Tech Bluegrass Association and the Blacksburg area was rich in good pickers with lots of jamming. Tony started to play bass at college when he wasn't switching off on guitar. For a few years after college, music took a back seat to his career with Farm Credit. He joined a local jazz group, and ended up playing electric bass in various groups as he puts it, "from reggae to rock." "At one point I was playing bass with 5 different bands, which was fun learning to play different styles, as I love most all forms of music and just couldn't say no, but it was a scheduling nightmare." In '94, he returned to his roots when he joined Mike, Gary and Mitchell to form Nothin' Fancy. August of 2005 he took a break from the road, but found he couldn't stay away from music and January of 06' accepted a bass player position with S+S Mack recording artist, Keith Bryant, a country artist. "It was a valuable learning experience playing with Keith, but I knew my heart was still in bluegrass and am glad to be a part of the NF team once again." Tony has a son, Colby, and is Branch Manager for Farm Credit in Lexington, Va.

Bill Harrell, Medical Update

Although the diagnosis on this Jay Armsworthy report differs from that reported here from Larry Stephenson, the prognosis remains grim. Please remember Bill and his family in your prayers.

From Jay:

Bill Harrell went in the hospital last Thursday and he was in critical condition. He has since been moved to his home in Davidsonville, Maryland .The hospital released him yesterday because he wanted to be in his own home. He has inoperable cancer and also has just suffered a massive heart-attack.

Hospice is taking care of him. It just a matter of a short time before he will no longer be with us. If anyone wants to send him a card, the address is:

Bill Harrell, 938 St. George Barber Road, Davidsonville, MD 21035

Please pass this along to the Bluegrass community...

Traditional Ties, 06/28/09, Highlights

Contact info for new adds:

Mickey Harris - mcharris3@netzero.com

Bearfoot Bluegrass- http://compassrecords.com/ - http://bearfootbluegrass.com/

Matt Flinner Trio - http://compassrecords.com/ - http://myspace.com/mattflinner

This Sunday's Traditional Ties will feature a new solo release from Mickey Harris. Also new, with multiple cuts to be played, releases from Bearfoot Bluegrass and The Matt Flinner Trio.

The complete playlist will be posted later in the week.

JOHN TROUT, WYEP FM, PITTSBURGH, PA. tties91@hotmail.com

'TRADITIONAL TIES'- NEW RELEASE BLUEGRASS WITH FEATURES AND INTERVIEWS. 91.3 WYEP, http://www.wyep.org 10:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.) Sundays. Streaming Audio 1608 JEFFERSON ST, LATROBE PA, 15650 -2940

Link to Traditional Ties web pages: http://wyep.org/traditionalties

Coleman Stantion Bluegrass Festival, July 24 & 25

During tne newt few weeks we will be posting, several times, information about the upcoming Coleman Station Bluegrass Festival.

With headliners Nothin' Fancy (24) and Audie Blaylock and Redline (25) and the change in dates to July from September, Coleman Station promoters are set to make it the area's premier event.

In future posts we will cover band bios, as well as camping details, vendors, location and other information. In the meantime check out ther web site, here.

Concert to Aid Young Life

Blue Grass Fundraising Concert in Elizabetth PA. to Benefit Young Life

Date:
Saturday June 27, 2009

Time:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Next reminder:

Location:
Wycoff Farm on the corner of Route 48 and Round Hill Road
Elizabeth PA

.What:Twin Rivers Young Life Bluegrass Concert in Elizabeth PA
Blue Grass Concert featuring Paradise Ranch and the Wash House BG Band.When:Saturday June 27th. Gates open at 4:45 - 9:30 Cost:$3 parking maintenance fee/car.There is no charge for the concert,but we will be asking for donations since this is a fundraiser.

Location:Wycoff Farm on the corner of Route 48 and Round Hill road (across from the cemetery)337 Round hill Rd. Elizabeth, PA 15037 -Dinner, food and drinks are available for purchase-no alcohol permitted-
For more info call 412-384-5889 Proceeds will help send teens to Young Life camp.

Laurel Highlands, 2009, Final Post

Considering the frightening weather forecast for The Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival, attendance was very good and we got by with very little rain during stage show. The 2009 was a success by any measure.

A wrap up meeting and the initial planing meeting for 2010 are only a month away.

This is were your input is very important, anything that may have been a correctable problem needs reported to the committee, so that corrective action may be implemented.

In addition recommendations for next year are welcome and solicited. Your ideas for bands, meals, children's activities, workshops etc can be forwarded to:

Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival,1012 Harvey Road Ligonier, PA 15658 (724) 238-8646

If you would rather use e mail you may sent your input to me and I will see that the committee is informed of your ideas. tties91@hotmail.com

You may share your ideas by commenting on this post, we may be able to start a brainstorming session, and bring others to the conversation,

Festival 2010, June 18 and 19.

Kids Activities At LHBF

Saturday there were structured and supervised activities for children. Although these activities were music they were well received and utilized. Hopefully for future events an entry level acoustic event can be planed.

Workshops at LHBF

there were two great workshops at this years Laural Highlands Bluegrass Festival. Bill Emerson and Tom Adams did the banjo workshop and Poverty Hollow presented the Vocal Harmony session.

Both were well attended, presenting useful information and generating lots of questions.

Bluegrass Pioneers Gather

The Pioneers of Bluegrass Music are Gathering at ROMP, the "River of Music Party 09" in Owensboro, Kentucky, June 24-27

(Owensboro, Kentucky) The International Bluegrass Music Museum's annual festival, ROMP, the River of Music Party, takes place Wednesday through Saturday, June 24-27, at the museum in downtown Owensboro, at the River Park Center next door to the museum, and at Yellow Creek Park, on the eastern outskirts of Owensboro, KY. Bill Monroe, known universally as The Father of Bluegrass Music, was born, grew to manhood, and is buried in Rosine, KY, a half-hour from Owensboro, where ROMP and the Pioneers of Bluegrass Gathering are taking place. Many of the bluegrass pioneers attending ROMP '09 played in Monroe's band, The Bluegrass Boys. Others formed their own groups and took the music he created and they helped to shape - Kentucky's official state music - to cities, towns & countries far and wide*. Together they have grown a bluegrass fan base numbering in the tens of millions in 75 nations. People from all over the world will be in Owensboro to celebrate this occasion. Over 60 of the iconic artists who were among the earliest practitioners of bluegrass music, a unique American art form, will be coming from coast-to-coast and as far distant as Japan to take part in this event. They are gathering to visit with lifelong friends and to revisit the museum that will preserve their collections, artifacts, and life histories. They will be remembering and re-telling their life histories for old and new fans, telling side-splittingly hilarious and poignant stories on live radio broadcasts, exhibiting their artifacts from lifetimes of performances, performing with their bands onstage and in jam sessions, and being formally honored, individually and en masse. The sheer scope of their combined lifetime experiences in shaping and disseminating one of our nation's original music genres (of which there are but a scant handful), and the vast numbers attending, make this a seminal, once-in-a-lifetime event not to be missed by anyone who treasures traditional acoustic music. In 2003 the museum began professionally videotaping the lives of this pioneering first generation, musicians who were professionally playing bluegrass music by the mid-20th century. To date, 170 first-person interviews and nearly half as many concert performances have been filmed, creating a priceless treasure trove -- one of the nation's most informative and comprehensive folk archives. (For an interview with Video Oral History Project director, Joe Gray, call 502-244-9444.) Documentary-style films of these musicians will be shown during the "Bluegrass Masters Film Festival" taking place during ROMP and the Pioneers Gathering. From Earl Scruggs to Pete Seeger to The Ozaki Brothers and dozens more, one can learn about their histories from the musicians who shaped this exhilarating, virtuostic music that has spread globally with a rapidly expanding fan base, particularly since the advent of O Brother, Where Art Thou? in 2000. An extensive exhibit of their artifacts will open on June 24 at the museum in the gallery beside the Hall of Fame. To honor these legendary figures, the museum is hosting a Legends Supper on Thursday June 25, followed by The Legends Concert at 7 PM during which each of the pioneers will be formally introduced and honored for their contributions to bluegrass music. Chattanooga realtor/lifelong fiddle player Fletcher Bright, of The Dismembered Tennesseans (the longest-running bluegrass band still performing) is sponsor of this mega-event. (For an interview, call him at 423-752-0112.) Wednesday's events begin with a full slate of performances by "regional" (i.e. within a 75-mile radius of Owensboro) bluegrass bands who have donated their performances to this event. That evening, the much-anticipated "ROMP Kick-Off Concert" takes place at 7 PM-at the RiverPark Center and features Marty Stuart & The Fabulous Superlatives, The Del McCoury Band, and Mike Snider. This concert is a gift to the museum from its founder, Terry Woodward, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of his business, WaxWorks. Woodward is covering all the costs of the concert and the museum is receiving all the proceeds from the ticket sales. (For an interview, Woodward can be reached at 270-926-0008.) Thursday from 11 AM and continuing through Friday night, see the Pioneers in Performance. Those bringing bands and performing onstage include Gloria Belle, Tony Ellis, Dave Verny, Tom Gray, Les Woodie, Eddie & Martha Adcock, Jim Smoak, Jesse McReynolds, Bill Clifton, Jimmy Gaudreau, Paul Williams, Larry Sparks, Melvin Goins, Al Hawkes, Jimmy Cox, Bud Reed, Ralph Reed, David Reed, Ernest Ferguson, Homer Bailes, Roger Sprung, The McCormick Brothers, The Ozaki Brothers, Bobby Osborne, and J. D. Crowe. Many other bluegrass pioneers will be attending, including members of the Hall of Fame. Friday June 26th and Saturday June 27th the festival will move outdoors to Yellow Creek Park, a spacious and scenic park on the outskirts of Owensboro where most of the national acts will be playing, such as Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, The Dan Tyminski Band and many others. Festival-goers will be treated to instrument and vocal workshops, a trade show, arts & crafts and instrument vendors, concessions, free tent camping and free parking. Bring a blanket or chair, sunscreen & water. Coolers and picnics are allowed. ROMP '09 is sponsored by the International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro, KY. For ticket info and band lineup, call the museum at 888-MY-BANJO, or visit us online at www.bluegrassmuseum.org.
The mission of the International Bluegrass Music Museum is to develop and maintain an environment in which people of all ages can discover the richness of bluegrass music. http://www.bluegrassmuseum.org/

*Mac Martin of Pittsburgh is one of those Pioneers gathering at the IBBM

Saturday Bands At Laurel Hignlands

Saturday bands at Laurel Highlands.

Bill Harrell Suffers Stroke

From The Bluegrass Blog and WPBGC

As shared by Larry Stephenson

"Bill Harrell had a stroke last Friday and has been in the hospital in Annapolis, MD all week. The family found out around the middle of May he has prostate cancer (his PSA was 24) and then they found out this week he has an enlarged heart and fluid on the lungs. To make matters worse it was hard to do many of the tests because of the pins in his body from the car wrecks he's had. They are going to try and get him home on Friday and it looks like hospice will be called."

Bill's Bio from The D C Bluegrass Union:

Bill Harrell has been a major figure in Bluegrass for almost five decades. Like the Country Gentlemen, Buzz Busby, the Bluegrass Champs and Benny & Vallie Cain, Bill contributed greatly to the growth of Bluegrass in the Washington, D.C. area.
Bill is especially known for a pleasant and relaxed, yet traditional approach that contrasts sharply with the hard-driving, lonesome sounds and also with the more progressive and Newgrass styles, as well. Bill was born in Marion, Va., in 1934 and displayed some interest in music as a child and received his first guitar at the age of 9. Unlike most Country musicians, he took piano lessons and learned to read music. Harrell first took a serious interest in Bluegrass while attending the University of Maryland when he and two other students organized a band in which Bill played mandolin. He worked in several other bands around the Washington area, most notably the Rocky Mountain Boys, prior to entering the service in 1957. His musical associates in those years included Smiley Hobbs, Smitty Irvin, Eddie Adcock, Carl Nelson, Roy Self, and Donny Bryant.
While in the service, Bill was seriously injured in an auto crash and spent about a year in the hospital. After getting his release, Bill returned to the Washington area and had a band that cut three singles on the Starday label, accompanied by some of the aforementioned support musicians. In 1960, Bill organized the Virginians that included himself on guitar, Buck Ryan on fiddle, Smitty Irvin on banjo and Stoney Edwards on bass. Smiley Hobbs, by then a full-time policeman, also joined them on occasion, alternating between mandolin and 12-string guitar. They did an album under their own name for United Artists, which was released in 1963, and another one as Buck Ryan and Smitty Irvin for Monument.
The band had a weekly television program on WSVA Harrisonburg, Virginia, guested several times on Jimmy Dean's ABC-TV network program, and worked clubs and parks throughout Virginia, Maryland, and adjacent states. Irvin left the band in 1965 and Don Stover took his place until Bill joined forces with Don Reno and the Tennessee Cut-Ups the following year. The Reno and Harrell partnership lasted just over ten years and coincided with the rise of Bluegrass festivals. Thus, this revamped version of the Tennessee Cut-Ups had ample opportunity to demonstrate their talents to live audiences and on record. Buck Ryan soon joined the group on fiddle and Ed Ferris, another long-time sideman of the Washington scene, played bass during the last four years of their work together, giving the band a line-up of experienced veterans.
In addition, Red Smiley came out of retirement to work many shows with the band in 1970 and 1971 and the three cut two albums together in the studio, plus a third which was released from live festival appearances. Reno and Harrell recorded albums for more established labels such as King, Starday, and Monument as well as lesser ones like Jalyn, Derbytown, and King Bluegrass. Toward the end of their association, they signed with the new CMH firm and cut both a double and a single album in Arthur Smith's Charlotte studio.
The Reno and Harrell partnership dissolved amicably in early 1977. Don wanted to boost his younger sons and Bill wanted to reorganize the Virginians. Ed Ferris went with Bill, who put a new band together with the aid of veteran fiddler Carl Nelson and youthful banjo picker, Darrell Sanders. Bill said he wanted a group that would remain together for a while, and they did for a decade. In the meantime, mandolinist Larry Stephenson joined in 1979 and remained until he joined the Bluegrass Cardinals. Paul Atkins also played mandolin through the mid-80's, until he left to form the Borderline Band. From 1988, only Nelson remained of the original Virginians of 1977.
Ed Ferris and Darrell Sanders departed in the late 80's and new musicians, Billy Budd and Bob Lundy, took their respective places. After a beginning album on Adelphi and three for the now-defunct Leather label, Bill Harrell and the Virginians joined Rebel Records and have consistently turned out a quality product associated with their relaxed, easy-going brand of Bluegrass. Mike Auldridge on Dobro has been an added attraction on several albums and Bill's sons, Mitch and John, have added their vocal efforts to recent sessions.
Recommended Bill Harrell Record Albums: "The Wonderful World of Bluegrass Music" (UA)(1963); "Bluegrass and Ballads" (Adelphi)(1978); "Bluegrass Gospel, Pure and Simple" (Leather)(1980); "I Can Hear Virginia Calling Me" (Rebel)(1980); "The L&N Don't Stop Here Anymore" (Leather)(1981); "Blue Ridge Mountain Boy" (Leather)(1981); "Walking in the Early Morning Dew" (Rebel)(1983) "Do You Remember?" (Rebel)(1985); "Blue Virginia Blue" (Rebel)(1986); "A Song for Everyone" (Rebel)(1987); "After Sunrise" (Rebel)(1990); "Classic Bluegrass" (Rebel)(1991) [Taken from earlier albums]

Friday At Laurel Highlands

It's dry here so far and the show is under way. I hope to see you here tomorrow. Show starts at noon, details here.

Thursday Night Pickin' At Don And Pam's

Thursday night jam at Laurel Highlands

New Generation Entertains At Dinner

New Generation provided dinner music tonight for the Fish Fry at the Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival. Early arrivals enjoyed the music and dinner.

Main stage show kicks off Friday at 6:00pm and Saturday at Noon.

Find the complete lineup here.