Archive for September 11th, 2007

Restored bus provides showcase of bluegrass’s early era

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
September 11, 2007

Don Clark by Travis Tackett
When Don Clark rolls into the gates of a bluegrass festival, people pay attention. No, he’s not driving a tricked-out 50s muscle car or a new Lamborghini.
He rolls around the country in a restored 1955 Martha White tour bus, just like one that Flatt & Scruggs used.
It’s called the Martha White [...]

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Bluegrass biggies help Flowers CD bloom

Category: CD Review

By Rickey Lamb
September 11, 2007

Danny Flowers
Tools for the Soul
A few weeks ago, my oldest son and I went to the Clapton Crossroads festival in Chicago. There were many magical moments, but one standout was a great song, “Tulsa Time”. There are not many songs worthy of having, not only Vince Gill and his all-star band, as well [...]

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Pre-order “Raising Sand” Alison Krauss and Robert Plant’s project from Rounder

Category: CD Release

By Travis Tackett
September 11, 2007

Raising Sand
Rounder Records is now accepting pre-orders on the highly anticipated Alison Krauss and Robert Plant project, Raising Sand. The new album is set to hit store shelves October 23 and it appears this will be released on vinyl and CD.
From Rounders Online Store:
“The musical collaboration of the decade, Raising Sand is the sound of [...]

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