Archive for October 12th, 2007

Marksmen mark 40th anniversary

Category: CD Release

By Dan Tackett
October 12, 2007

Award-winning gospel group The Marksmen are celebrating their 40th anniversary with the release of “God’s Masterpiece,” a two-CD/one DVD offering from Rural Rhythm Records.” (Everyday Worship — Songs & Scriptures)” is a concept album about the death, burial and resurrection stories from the Bible, according to Sam Passamano of Rural Rhythm.
“Our company is so excited [...]

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McReynolds to launch Pick Inn with tribute to Virginia Boys

Category: Bluegrass News, Festival News

By Dan Tackett
October 12, 2007

Jesse McReynolds on stage during the 2006 Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival photo by Travis Tackett
Grand Ole Opry star and bluegrass legend Jesse McReynolds is holding a fall festival and grand opening of his new “Pick Inn Music Park” in Gallatin, Tenn., Oct. 26 and 27. For longtime friends and fans of the mandolin great and [...]

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Opry classics to be on DVD set

Category: Bluegrass News

By Dan Tackett
October 12, 2007

In time to grab the attention of holiday shoppers, Time Life is releasing an 8-DVD set of Grand Ole Opry performances by country music superstars,”Opry Video Classics” will be released on Nov. 20 and be available at major music retail outlets and on line.
The set includes 120 performances from the 1950s to the ’70s, featuring [...]

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